Ford Challenge: Are Europe Car Sales in Trouble Again?
When Ford set out its plans and projects for the next several years, one of the focuses was on Europe.
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Newest first · Page 122J.C. Penney Still in Trouble
Although J.C. Penney has been out of the business headlines recently, its chances for recovery remain dim as the critical holiday sales season approaches.
Retailers Hiring the Most Employees for the Holidays
Retailers across the nation are accepting waves of new employee applications in preparation for the imminent 2014 holiday hiring season. Seven of the nation’s largest retailers will together add nearly 400,000 jobs this winter.…
The World’s 10 Biggest Energy Gluttons
ThinkstockBy Andrew Topf of Oilprice.com Next time you get into your car and drive to the supermarket, think about how much energy you consume on an annual basis. It is widely assumed that Westerners…
Eurozone PMI Triggers Worry of Stagnation — Markit
The eurozone PMI for September was poor enough to create anxiety about whether the region has truly recovered from the Great Recession.
Germany PMI Shows Contraction
German PMI contracted during September, the first such contraction in 15 months.
Reaction to Confirmed Ebola Case in U.S. — UPDATED
News has hit of the first confirmed Ebola case in the United States. Companies involved in potential drugs for Ebola have seen their shares pop.
What Else Is Under the Hood for Catalyst Pharma?
ThinkstockCatalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRX) announced positive topline results from its Phase 3 clinical trial of Firdapse for the symptomatic treatment of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome, or LEMS. In the study, Firdapse was reported…
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockSeptember 30, 2014: The following stocks are among the 250 equities making new 52-week lows today: Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX) dropped 3% Tuesday to a new 52-week low of $14.55. Share volume is 25%…
The 4 Stocks That Held the Market Flat
thinkstockSeptember 30, 2014: Markets opened higher on Tuesday but by early afternoon all three major indexes had dipped below the break-even line. Gold and oil prices ended trading sharply lower today and both commodities…
Goldman Sachs New Long-Short Mutual Fund, a Retail Hedge Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management announced the launch of the Goldman Sachs Long Short Fund a hedge fund type of strategy structured as a regular mutual fund.
Did NOV Investors Want Even More Than a $3 Billion Share Buyback Plan?
National Oilwell Varco has announced that its board of directors authorized a share buyback program for up to $3 billion of outstanding common stock.
MLP PennTex Files for IPO
PennTex Midstream Partners has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering.
Crude Oil Price Crashes, Gasoline at 4-Year Low
A report from Reuters that OPEC had increased its output to a level not seen in nearly two years, combined with a stronger dollar, torched crude prices.
Downside Risks to Global GDP Growth
Fitch Ratings' latest Global Economic Outlook forecasts that global GDP growth will pick up in 2015 and 2016.