Texas Oil & Gas Industry Recovering From Harvey
Oil & gas production, refining, and transportation are resuming in south and east Texas as floodwaters recede and facilities are checked for damage. Here's the latest rundown on progress.
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An $800 Toy From LEGO
LEGO makes inexpensive, popular toys for the most part. Many sell for under $20. Its ingenuity has helped it build an empire which may be the most successful toy company in the world. Recently,…
North Korea: Country and Military by the Numbers
North Korea has conducted its first nuclear test in a year and claims that the underground blast was a hydrogen bomb. If true, that would mark a big step forward in the country's development…
Average Gas Prices Rise Above $2 In Every State
Just a few weeks ago, several states had gas prices at or below $2. That is no longer the case as prices in the states with the least expensive average price for a gallon…
Boeing Tightens Grip as DJIA’s Best Performer in 2017
Boeing continues its run as the top-performing Dow stock of 2017 after the company was awarded a five-year defense contract worth $324 million.
General Electric, Dow’s Worst Stock of 2017, Eyes Cost-Cutting
GE stock added more than 2% last week, but the industrial giant hasn't given up its place as the worst performing Dow Jones Industrial Average stock for the year to date.
Toyota RAV4 Sales Surge as Crossover Sales Continue Strength
Toyota's RAV4 compact SUV has replaced the midsize Camry as the company's best-selling vehicle in the United States. The country's appetite for SUVs and crossovers continues to grow.
As Fiat Sales Continue Collapse, Questions About Its Viability Rise
It is hard to see why Fiat Chrysler continues to invest in the Fiat brand's presence in America at all, given its poor customer satisfaction grades and poor sales.
7 Home Improvement Projects to Do Before Summer Ends
The end of summer could be a good time to complete a project that you didn't have time for earlier. It's also a good time to look for lower prices on summer gear closeout…
Hurricane Harvey Car Damage Could Near $5 Billion
While it is hard to peg the winners and losers among auto manufacturers in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the industry is about to get an unexpected boost.
Black Unemployment at 7.7%
The unemployment rate among black Americans remained well above the national average in August, as racial inequality remains in the United States.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Shares Tumble Ahead of Q3 Earnings
Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise have tumbled since it announced that it has completed the spin-off of much of its software business.
Ford Handily Tops August Pickup Sales
Ford's F-150 Series full-size pickups were again the top selling vehicle in the U.S. for the month of August.
GM August Sales Jump 7.5%, Inventory Overhang Cut by Nearly 10%
GM vehicle sales rose by 7.5% in August, with sales of its best-selling Silverado pickup up nearly 4% and its Equinox SUV sales up nearly 85%.
Jeep Sales Down 15% in August, FCA Sales Tumble 11% Overall
Fiat Chrysler posted an 11% drop year over year in vehicle sales in August. The company's top-selling Jeep brand saw sales fall 15% year over year.