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Year: 2015
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Newest first · Page 302Gas Remains Above $3 in 7 States
The cost of gasoline is still low compared to a year ago and has flattened recently at about $2.76 for the average price for a gallon of regular nationwide.
135 Billion Music Streams in First Half of 2015 — Without Apple Music
Music demand is higher than ever. In the first six months of 2015, U.S. music fans streamed nearly double the total songs and music videos streamed in the first half of 2014.
More Than 2 Million People Still Unemployed Long Term
The ranks of the long-term unemployed were 2.1 million in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That stands at over a quarter of all unemployed people.
Can the ‘Terminator’ Knock ‘Jurassic World’ Down a Notch?
There are two new movies in wide release for this holiday weekend, and one is expected to replace “Jurassic World” as the weekend’s top grossing film.
Is eBay a Value Stock Ahead of PayPal Spin-Off?
It is almost time for eBay to spin off PayPal. So investors may be asking themselves if eBay is now a value stock.
5 Florida Metro Areas Top Cash Home Sales in May
In May of 2015, all-cash sales comprised nearly a quarter of all single family and condo sales. The May 2015 total is the lowest since November 2009.
US Adds a Dozen Oil Rigs, Reversing 6 Months of Declines
In the week ended July 2, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States rose to 640, says the latest Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
Is Oracle Now a Cheap Value Stock or a Value Trap?
Sometimes stocks sell off too much, and 24/7 Wall St. wanted to see if Oracle's current stock price is now a value proposition or a value trap.
Thinking Beyond Activists in the Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Merger
Regulators likely will keep agreeing to a Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent merger, but many shareholders are highly unimpressed.
Apple Seizes Smartphone Share From Rivals
Google Android helped smartphone manufacturers to seize market share from Apple for years. That trend has reversed, at least in the United States.
America’s Hottest Housing Markets
There are a number of ways to define hot housing markets, ranging from price increases to new housing starts. Realtor.com has come up with its own.
Will Companies Like Uber Change the Transportation Landscape?
Studies show that the millennial generation is shying away from total car ownership. The days of car ownership as a symbol of status and identity have certainly faded.
Sprint vs. T-Mobile: Who Benefits and Who Loses Out?
Who benefits and who loses from the neck-and-neck struggle between Sprint and T-Mobile to dominate the second tier in the wireless industry?
The Ford E-Bike: An Interesting Urban Solution, but No Replacement for a Car
Ford recently introduced its third electric bike, called the MoDe:Flex, as part of the company’s Smart Mobility initiative.