Over 44,000 Protest JC Penney Thanksgiving Hours
If Thanksgiving is a day on which people should be at home with their families, many large retailers have ignored that. The Thanksgiving weekend is too precious a period to have stores closed.
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Biotech Industry Study Reports Big Gains in M&A, IPOs
Consulting firm BDO USA's "2015 BDO Biotech Briefing" examined recent annual report filings of stocks included on the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index.
Why Nike Sells $310 Soccer Shoes
As part of its position as the world's premier maker of athletic shoes, and the universal nature of its brand, Nike has a great deal of price leverage. A prime example of that is…
Will CEOs Other Than Facebook’s Zuckerberg Take Paternal Leave?
Proponents of corporate paid time off for employees having children grabbed onto Mark Zuckerberg's decision to show that even the busiest CEO can set aside time for his family.
The Laziest City in Each State
Americans appear to be exercising more and more every year. When surveyed about their exercise habits, 73% of Americans reported they engaged in physical activity during their leisure time. Of course, exercise habits vary…
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
November 20, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 115 equities making new 52-week lows today. SunEdison Inc. (NYSE: SUNE) posted a new low on Friday. Shares dropped nearly 11% to…
The 4 Stocks That Boosted the DJIA on Friday
November 20, 2015: Markets opened higher on Friday with the consumer discretionary sector leading the charge on the strength of Thursday afternoon’s announcement from Nike. Overnight markets in Asia and Europe had little influence…
What Cisco Gets for Buying Acano for $700 Million
News broke on Friday that Cisco is acquiring privately held London-based Acano for $700 million.
Tesla Launches Voluntary Recall of 90,000 Cars Over Seat Belt Issue
Tesla notified customers of 90,000 Model S sedans that it wants them to bring their cars in for an inspection of a front seat belt bolt that may be improperly connected.
Detroit Three Automakers to See Hike in Hourly Labor Costs
United Auto Workers union members approved a new labor contract with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) after rejecting it once. The union’s membership at both Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and General Motors…
Texas Keeps Adding Jobs, but Not in Oil and Manufacturing
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has released some individual state data on jobs in the state. While Texas continues to add jobs, and while the unemployment rate is far better than the national average,…
Anthem Affirms Guidance
Anthem is trying to convey the message that the problems of UnitedHealth Group are not its problem. At least that is what the company's guidance suggests.
How Far Can Chesapeake Stock Fall?
It seems that not a week goes by unless we see Chesapeake Energy post another new low, due in part to its long-term debt and liabilities.
Despite Massive Selling of Cybersecurity Stocks, UBS Says Demand Remains Huge
In a new report, UBS gives a wrap-up to its recent global technology conference and included some interesting thoughts on the beaten-down cybersecurity stocks.
Abercrombie & Fitch Doubles Profit, Cautious on Q4
Abercrombie & Fitch reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Friday.