Ford to Slow Production in Effort to Control Inventory
Ford will temporarily shut down five of its production lines, two in Mexico and three in the United States, as the company tries to bring down its inventory levels.
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Walmart Big Enough Not to Need Holiday Temps?
Walmart won't hire temporary workers for the holidays, while most large retailers need to add tens of thousands of people to handle the late-year shopping crush.
Harvard’s Dismal 8.1% Endowment Return
Many huge endowments would be happy with an 8% return on their money during the course of a year.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
Best Buy posted a disappointing forecast, Ford said it would close plants in North America, Walmart will not hire temp workers for the holidays, and more important headlines.
The Best Cities for Sports Fans
It is not always easy being a fan. As each season gets underway, every fan of every team has at least an iota of optimism. Maybe this year. If you’re a fan, you know…
Tuesday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500
Tuesday was another positive day for the U.S. broad markets with all three major averages hitting new all-time highs in the session. Crude oil was lower on the day and Oil & Gas stocks…
Synchronoss Technologies, Mattel Plop into Tuesday’s 52-Week Low Club
Synchronoss Technologies, Mattel, McEwen Mining, and Envision Healthcare all posted new 52-week lows Tuesday.
Verizon, American Express Lead DJIA Higher Tuesday
Verizon, American Express, JPMorgan, and Procter & Gamble led the DJIA to a higher close on Tuesday.
Companies Scrambling to Find Ways to Bring Talent to Rural Areas
The economic prospects for the nation may be good, but the outlook for rural employers and employees is less sanguine
Gallup Poll Finds Rates of Regular Exercise Rising in US Communities
The United States may be among the most obese nations in the world, but there is good news when it comes to those who exercise in America.
What to Expect When FedEx Reports After the Close
FedEx is scheduled to release its most recent quarterly results after the markets close on Tuesday.
Fears in Caribbean Grow as Maria Becomes a Category 5 Hurricane
Hurricane Maria, called "potentially catastrophic" by the National Hurricane Center, has been raised to Category 5 as it heads for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Sprint and T-Mobile Reportedly in Active Merger Talks
Both Sprint and T-Mobile shares made handy gains on Tuesday after it came to light that these major telecom players were actively in merger talks.
Hurricane Irma Property Damage Estimated at Up to $65 Billion
The total insured and uninsured loss for residential and commercial properties, including damage from flood and wind, from Hurricane Irma is estimated to be as much as $65 billion.
10 Credit Suisse Top European Stock Picks for US Investors
Here are 10 of the most notable top picks from Credit Suisse in European equities for U.S. investors.