Why Kohl’s Just Became Best Buddies With Amazon

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 5:35 pm

  It used to be that the threat of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) in any new sector was not very different from seeing the Death Star suddenly appear in ...
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How Many Penguins Are in Existence?

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 5:28 pm

With all the talk about climate change and how it’s slowly killing wildlife, have you ever wondered how many penguins are left in the world? They are mostly known for ...
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50 Worst Movies Based on True Events

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 4:42 pm

When filmmakers say a movie is based on true events, they are trying to give the motion picture a stamp of legitimacy. For the most part, moviegoers understand that they ...
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How Snap Managed to Pull Off a Solid Q1

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 4:26 pm

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) released second quarter financial results after markets closed Tuesday. The company said that it had a net loss of $0.10 per share and $320 million in ...
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Destinations Where Tourists Outnumber Locals

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 4:26 pm

Most people don’t like it when their favorite vacation spot suddenly “gets discovered” and overnight turns into just another crowded beach. Perhaps even more distressing is when that spot is ...
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Highest Paid CEOs at America’s Largest Companies

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 3:34 pm

Chief executive officers are the highest-ranking -- and often highest-profile -- employees of any company or organization. They are also usually the highest paid. There are even some major companies ...
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20 Places Hit Hardest by This Spring’s Record Flooding

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 3:30 pm

It’s been a wet spring, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts it’s going to get even wetter. According to NOAA’s U.S. Spring Outlook issued last month, nearly two-thirds ...
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50 Best Movies Based on True Events

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 3:08 pm

Audiences often go to the movies to escape the humdrum of day-to-day monotony. Yet some of the greatest movies are based on everyday life stories. While added drama may occasionally ...
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Detroit Gets a Major Boost From the Self-Driving Car Business

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 2:34 pm

The self-driving car business of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Waymo, has struck a deal with American Axle and Manufacturing to lease an idled plant in Detroit. Waymo plans to install ...
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Kohl’s & Amazon: A Deal With the Devil?

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 1:35 pm

Kohl’s Corp. (NYSE: KSS) announced Tuesday morning that it is partnering with a company some have dubbed as the Death Star for retailers: Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN). In this partnership, ...
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Climate Change Might Cost Us a Lot More Than We Thought

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 12:35 pm

When we talk about mitigating the effects of climate change — many of which at this point cannot be stopped — we tend to focus on steps we can take ...
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Why Merrill Lynch Sees Disney Shares Rising Higher Than Any Other Analyst

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 12:25 pm

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has been undergoing a rerating of its shares on Wall Street. It's not just because of the massive Fox acquisition, but also the upcoming streaming ...
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Are Analysts Giving Lyft Too Much Credit?

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 12:10 pm

Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) came public at the end of March in one of the biggest initial public offerings of the year. The IPO initially disappointed — and is still ...
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More Real-Life Delivery Problems Getting Product Out of the Permian

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 11:50 am

Apache Corp. (NYSE: APA) has seen many ups and downs over various oil cycles, but even without considering the higher highs in the 2008 and 2011 surges, its shares are ...
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Meal Kits Are Better for the Environment Than Grocery Store Meals, Study Says

Posted: April 23, 2019 at 11:31 am

Meal kits are a growing phenomenon. The kits supply everything the cook needs, from recipes (often from noted chefs) to the exact ingredients, in appropriate quantities, needed to prepare them. ...
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