Why Ford Focus Sales Are Down 15%
Among the 20 best-selling cars in the United States, one stands out in terms of a loss of sales though the first five months of the year -- the Ford Focus, the sales of…
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Newest first · Page 276Earnings Previews: RadioShack, Ulta Salon, Lululemon
As the current earnings season grinds to a close, there are still a handful of earnings reports due that attract significant investor attention. There are at least three this week.
Will Sports Fans Ever Prefer Video Highlights to Written Content Online?
Sports fans prefer written content online to video highlights. Of the more than 100 million people who browse the Internet to follow their favorite teams in the U.S., the report estimates that just 31%…
The Most Reliable Hybrid Electric Cars
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.The market for used cars is hot right now. How hot? New car sales in the United States last month totaled 15.6 million units, compared with nearly 42 million used car…
Google’s Chromebooks Get a Major Offline Feature
Owners of Google’s Chromebooks can now watch videos offline. Movies and TV shows purchased through Google Play, Google’s online media store, can be downloaded to a Chromebook for offline viewing.
Is Apple About to Conquer the Video Game Industry? Look out Microsoft
Apple may be about to enter the video game console market. Metal, the new graphics API Apple unveiled on Monday, strongly suggests that the iPhone-maker is taking core gaming seriously. Industry observers have long…
McDonald’s, Darden Restaurants Could Be Testing New Lows Soon
Even though the weather has finally warmed, don't expect fast food restaurants like McDonald's or casual dining chains such as Darden Restaurants Red Lobster and Olive Garden to report demonstrably better results anytime soon.
Kraft Raises Price of Maxwell House by 10%
As the price of arabica coffee rises, more and more coffee makers are raising their prices, too. Kraft Foods has increased the price of its famous Maxwell House and Yuban brands by 10%.
RadioShack Labs: More Ideas Like This and the Company Just Might Survive
Radio Shack will partner with PCH International to launch RadioShack Labs, which will provide innovative startups a pathway to consumers through a direct-to-store channel featuring both marketing promotion and a strong retail and online…
Why Chrysler’s Ram Is Outpacing Ford and GM
Ford leads the U.S. pickup market. Its F-Series line has been the market leader for decades, but Fiat Chrysler’s Ram has gained a lot of ground recently, something that General Motors’ all-new pickups haven’t…
Boeing 2014 Orders Nearly Double Airbus
In the battle between Airbus and Boeing for dominance in the commercial aircraft space, every skirmish matters. Not only is Boeing taking more orders than Airbus, it is delivering more planes.
FX Looking to Summer Trio to Win Drama Crown: “The Bridge,” “Tyrant,” and “The Strain”
Fox's FX wants the industry to know it is serious about drama. This summer it has three dramas on its summer slate: The Bridge, Tyrant and The Strain, the networks first real attempt at…
Apple Analysts Keep Piling on Price Hikes Ahead of Stock Split
Apple did not make the biggest splash in the world after its WWDC event last week. Still, despite the criticism, Apple shares keep rising.
Ten Strategies to Invest Like Warren Buffett
courtesy of WhiteHouse.govWarren Buffett is generally considered to be one of the great investors of modern history. After all, under his leadership, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) has become worth more than $300 billion,…
Is the Charlotte Bobcats-to-Hornets Rebrand Good for Business?
The Charlotte Hornets are back again. When the NBA franchise moved to New Orleans in 2002, the Charlotte Bobcats were born. But as of last year, the New Orleans team became the Pelicans, so…