IPOs at 6-Year Low in 2015
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Newest first · Page 16Gas Prices Reach $1.99 for First Time Since 2009
The average national price for a gallon of regular gasoline reached $1.99 for the first time since 2009. The primary engine for the drop is collapsing oil prices which have fallen under $36 a…
McDonald’s Share Price Up 24%, Pulling DJIA Higher
McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) was considered in permanent decline two years ago, plagued by an outdated menu and a market share drop caused by smaller fast food chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG).…
4 Companies That Destroyed Shareholders This Past Week
24/7 Wall St. has tracked four companies in which shareholders were destroyed last week. Many of these companies have seen their markets caps drop sharply.
5 Retailers That Struck Out for Christmas
24/7 Wall Street has picked out a few retailers that have whiffed this season and contributed to the sliding broad markets.
Insider Selling Highlights: Cisco, Shake Shack and More (Updated)
Clearly insiders were not in the mood to sell shares this week, and with only two shortened trading weeks left for 2015, it will be interesting to see if the volume jumps as the…
Insider Buying Skyrockets as Holiday Week Approaches: Sears, Cigna, Vanda Pharmaceuticals and More
One interesting tidbit to this week's insider trading was all the energy stocks that are showing up. It is clear many insiders feel the bottom is close and now is the time to buy…
How Much Does a Boeing 767 Cost?
Amazon reportedly has been running a trial delivery service out of Wilmington, Ohio. Such a service would put Amazon in direct competition with FedEx and UPS.
State Unemployment Above 6% in 6 States, Led by New Mexico
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in November six states had unemployment rates above 6%, while the national rate for the month was 5%.
Air Pollution Shuts Down Beijing, Threatens Industry
Beijing has issued another warning that severe air pollution has hit a level at which industrial production may be cut and that will cause people to remain in their homes.
Amazon Best Seller List Includes Lego and PS4
During the holiday sales crush, Amazon's best-selling items have included a PlayStation 4 console with game bundle and a Lego toy set.
Oil Rig Count Jumps by 17 to Send Prices to New Lows
In the period ended December 18, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States totaled 541, according to the Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
December 18, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 271 equities making new 52-week lows today. Energy Transfer Equity (NYSE: ETE) dropped nearly 7% on Friday to post a new 52-week…
The 4 Stocks That Tanked the DJIA on Friday
December 18, 2015: Markets opened lower on Friday and indexes remained in the red all day as financial, techs, and consumer discretionary discretionary stocks led the slide. European and Asian exchanges closed lower today,…
Defense Contractor Winners as Federal 2016 Budget Clears Congress
Congress agreed early Friday on a $1.15 trillion federal budget for 2016, and about half the total spending was marked for the Department of Defense.