How Minerva Neursciences Is Outsmarting Insomia

Posted: June 24, 2019 at 9:35 am

Minerva Neurosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NERV) saw its shares jump on Monday after the firm announced results from a trial related to an insomnia treatment. Specifically, the results came from the ...
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People in This State Eat More Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Than Anywhere Else

Posted: June 24, 2019 at 9:20 am

It is summer, and millions of people have brought out their grills for outdoor cooking. Among the most popular foods Americans eat in the summers are hot dogs and hamburgers. ...
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And the Worst New Car Sold in America Is…

Posted: June 24, 2019 at 9:14 am

Dozens of car brands are sold in America, most from manufacturers in Japan, South Korea, the United States and Germany. Two brands are English. One of these is the worst ...
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You Soon May Be Watching Ads on Netflix, Whether You Like It or Not

Posted: June 24, 2019 at 9:02 am

Imagine watching "Designated Survivor," "Ozark" or "Bird Box" on Netflix interrupted by car and deodorant ads. These ads would be on programs that subscribers pay $8.99 a month to watch. ...
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Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Deere, Dunkin’, Fortinet, Occidental, Splunk, Spotify, UTC and More

Posted: June 24, 2019 at 8:50 am

The futures looked slightly higher on Monday morning as investors continue to process the record-setting levels the S&P 500 hit last week. All eyes are focused on the G-20 meeting ...
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Eldorado Rakes in Caesars for $17 Billion

Posted: June 24, 2019 at 8:20 am

In a deal that surprised no one, Eldorado Resorts Inc. (NYSEARCA: ERI) and Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ: CZR) on Monday morning announced a definitive merger agreement under which Eldorado will ...
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AT&T’s Extraordinary 6.3% Yield

Posted: June 24, 2019 at 7:50 am

There are junk bond funds that have a yield of less than 7%. They are comprised of bonds in companies that are below investment grade, which means they carry considerable ...
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Deutsche Bank Sees Solid Value in Battered Semiconductor Stocks

Posted: June 24, 2019 at 6:35 am

Technology investors have been well rewarded over the past five years as the so-called FANG stocks drove not only technology outperformance but index outperformance as well. Like all good things, ...
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FedEx Has Another Problem Delivering A Package From China Tech Company Huawei

Posted: June 23, 2019 at 8:41 am

FedEx (NYSE: FDX) came under pressure from the Chinese government a month ago when freight from telecom company Huawei was not delivered to the correct address. The U.S. government has ...
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Can A Purple House On The Market In Ohio Sell?

Posted: June 23, 2019 at 8:02 am

There is a purple house for sale in Perry, Ohio. It is priced at only $149,528. One reason for that is the house is small. Another may be the odd ...
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The T-Mobile Merger With Sprint Could Still Be Killed

Posted: June 23, 2019 at 7:42 am

The deal to combine the third and fourth largest wireless companies in the U.S. appears to be close to approval by the federal government. But, the ranks of states attorneys ...
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Nike, Micron, Walgreens, FedEx, and More Major Earnings Coming This Week

Posted: June 23, 2019 at 7:33 am

The latest earnings reporting season has largely wound down, but a few major companies have yet to share their off-season results. With summer in full swing, many investors and traders are ...
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Is Vacation Good For Your Heart? Yes

Posted: June 23, 2019 at 7:25 am

Vacation is supposed to be the sort of downtime which is good to clear the mind and relieve tension. It apparently has physical health benefits as well, beyond whatever exercise ...
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People Who Make The Minimum Wage Need To Work 127 Hours A Week To Afford Two-Bedroom Apartment

Posted: June 22, 2019 at 8:23 am

The federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not risen in a decade. The price of most essentials like housing, clothing, and food has. As a measure of how little the ...
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Your Bank Probably Just Got A Very High Grade From The Government

Posted: June 22, 2019 at 7:37 am

The Federal Reserve just issued its measure of the health of America's major banks. The research is meant to show whether these 18 major bank holding companies can take a ...
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