May 2014

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2014 at 2:31 PM EDT

Chicago Fed: National Economic Activity Index Shrinks

National economic activity declined sharply in April, according to the Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index released today. After clocking in…

Paul Ausick | May 22, 2014 at 2:20 PM EDT

States Where People Are Paying Cash for Condos

ThinkstockJust five states accounted for more than half of all condominium cash sales as of January 2014. The five are…

Jon C. Ogg | May 22, 2014 at 2:15 PM EDT

The Multi-Billion Dollar Economic Contribution of Memorial Day

ThinkstockGet ready for a busy travel session this Memorial Day weekend. While this national holiday has no real gift-giving associated…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2014 at 1:42 PM EDT

Markit: Manufacturing Output Growth Hits Three-Year High

ThinkstockThe Markit Flash U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) jumped 1.4% to 56.2 for May, according to a Markit report…

Paul Ausick | May 22, 2014 at 1:30 PM EDT

Boeing 787 Battery Fires Show Certification Processes ‘Inadequate’: NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a series of recommendations that the agency has developed as part of its…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2014 at 12:43 PM EDT

NBC Runs the Gauntlet with Summer Programming: Crossbones, Taxi Brooklyn, and Reality Fare

(Credit: NBC)Recently the business of television was on full display as the networks spent tons of money trying to convince…

Paul Ausick | May 22, 2014 at 12:40 PM EDT

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Innovation

ThinkstockThe greater the potential for innovation in a city the higher the economic output that city is likely to enjoy.…

Jon C. Ogg | May 22, 2014 at 12:25 PM EDT

Is the Thailand Military Coup Already Priced Into Markets?

ThinkstockThailand is supposed to be a destination for the exotic and for beautiful beaches and great history. Currently, it is…

Jon C. Ogg | May 22, 2014 at 12:15 PM EDT

Analyst Calls Sears Worth Only $20

Sears Holdings keeps posting losses on top of losses, and it has been evident for quite some time that Eddie…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2014 at 12:08 PM EDT

Sweden’s Ultra-Cheap Fighter Jet Still Isn’t Cheap Enough for Switzerland

Photo: Saab Last year, America’s biggest defense contractor, Boeing (NYSE: BA), suffered a terrible blow. Down (way) south of the border…

Jon C. Ogg | May 22, 2014 at 11:55 AM EDT

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Could Set X-Men Franchise Record

ThinkstockThis Memorial Day weekend box office will be dominated by “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” The latest film could break…

Paul Ausick | May 22, 2014 at 11:45 AM EDT

SunEdison Baffles Shorts, Trades Higher After Semiconductor IPO

SunEdison Semiconductor, a spin-off from solar panel maker SunEdison Inc., began trading Thursday morning at $14.37. Shares shot up to…

Paul Ausick | May 22, 2014 at 11:25 AM EDT

Strong JD.com Debut for Strong IPO Price

JD.com, a Beijing-based online direct retailer, began trading Thursday morning at an opening price of $22.07 a share, above its…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2014 at 11:24 AM EDT

Pentagon Awards $87.4 Million in Defense Contracts

Credit: Lockheed MartinThe Department of Defense awarded only six defense contracts in its Wednesday evening announcement of contract awards. The…

Trey Thoelcke | May 22, 2014 at 11:15 AM EDT

Sony CEO Denies TV Division Is For Sale

Speaking at a conference on Thursday, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai said that he would consider taking on an equity partner…

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Month: May 2014

Chicago Fed: National Economic Activity Index Shrinks

States Where People Are Paying Cash for Condos

The Multi-Billion Dollar Economic Contribution of Memorial Day

Markit: Manufacturing Output Growth Hits Three-Year High

Boeing 787 Battery Fires Show Certification Processes ‘Inadequate’: NTSB

NBC Runs the Gauntlet with Summer Programming: Crossbones, Taxi Brooklyn, and Reality Fare

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Innovation

Is the Thailand Military Coup Already Priced Into Markets?

Analyst Calls Sears Worth Only $20

Sweden’s Ultra-Cheap Fighter Jet Still Isn’t Cheap Enough for Switzerland

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Could Set X-Men Franchise Record

SunEdison Baffles Shorts, Trades Higher After Semiconductor IPO

Strong JD.com Debut for Strong IPO Price

Pentagon Awards $87.4 Million in Defense Contracts

Sony CEO Denies TV Division Is For Sale

Dave Ramsey Tells Couple Supporting 84-Year-Old Father-in-Law With $33,000 of Debt: ‘It Won’t End Until You End It’

Morningstar Says SpaceX Could Be Worth Less Than Half Its $1.75 Trillion IPO Price

New OpenAI Hire Warns Government Monopoly on AI Could Lead to ‘Very Scary Outcomes’

Dave Ramsey Tells Couple Supporting 84-Year-Old Father-in-Law With $33,000 of Debt: 'It Won't End Until You End It'

Your Medicare Advantage Plan Stops at the County Line. Original Medicare Doesn't

Dave Ramsey Tells Couple Supporting 84-Year-Old Father-in-Law With $33,000 of Debt: ‘It Won’t End Until You End It’

Morningstar Says SpaceX Could Be Worth Less Than Half Its $1.75 Trillion IPO Price

Chicago Fed: National Economic Activity Index Shrinks

States Where People Are Paying Cash for Condos

The Multi-Billion Dollar Economic Contribution of Memorial Day

Markit: Manufacturing Output Growth Hits Three-Year High

Boeing 787 Battery Fires Show Certification Processes ‘Inadequate’: NTSB

NBC Runs the Gauntlet with Summer Programming: Crossbones, Taxi Brooklyn, and Reality Fare

Top 10 U.S. Cities for Innovation

Is the Thailand Military Coup Already Priced Into Markets?

Analyst Calls Sears Worth Only $20

Sweden’s Ultra-Cheap Fighter Jet Still Isn’t Cheap Enough for Switzerland

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Could Set X-Men Franchise Record

SunEdison Baffles Shorts, Trades Higher After Semiconductor IPO

Strong JD.com Debut for Strong IPO Price

Pentagon Awards $87.4 Million in Defense Contracts

Sony CEO Denies TV Division Is For Sale

Dave Ramsey Tells Couple Supporting 84-Year-Old Father-in-Law With $33,000 of Debt: ‘It Won’t End Until You End It’

Morningstar Says SpaceX Could Be Worth Less Than Half Its $1.75 Trillion IPO Price

New OpenAI Hire Warns Government Monopoly on AI Could Lead to ‘Very Scary Outcomes’

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