Is Toyota Spending on NASCAR Paying Off?
Toyota spends more than any other company on NASCAR racing. But is the spending paying off in dealer showrooms?
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More Pain Ahead for the Footwear Industry
There is even more pain for the footwear industry, and this includes the retailing shops that rely on shoe sales.
French Energy Giant Total Acquires Maersk Oil in $7.5 Billion Deal
French energy supermajor Total said this morning that it had acquired Maersk Oil in a deal valued at $7.5 billion including debt.
How Many People Have Preexisting Conditions in Every State
Prior to the passing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 – commonly referred to as “Obamacare” – most insurance providers would issue policies based on a customer’s current health and health history. For…
Analysts Say Sienna Biopharmaceuticals Stock Could Run 50% to 100%
The quiet period for Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNNA) is over after its initial public offering. The Westlake Village, California-based company recently sold just 4,983,333 shares of common stock at $15.00 per share in…
Coherus Bio Jumps on Private Placement
Coherus Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHRS) watched its shares jump on Monday after the company announced that it plans to raise up to $150 million in a two tranche private placement. A Singapore investment firm,…
Was the Greece Credit Rating Upgrade Ignored?
Late on Friday came word that Fitch Ratings raised the credit rating for Greece to B- from CCC and that its view is Outlook Positive.
A First Look at the 2017 Holiday Shopping Season Indicates E-Commerce Spending Surge
E-commerce sales are expected to jump during this year's holiday shopping season., as traditional retailers step up their online game -- and their discounts.
Ironwood Pharma Muted Despite FDA Approval
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) shares remained relatively muted on Monday after the firm announced a key U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its gout treatment duzallo. The firm expects duzallo to…
Why Baker Hughes Now Looks So Attractive After Its GE Merger
Many oil and gas outfits have recovered massively from the 2015 and 2016 sell-off, but the oil services sector has seen many of its key players trade down to multiyear lows.
Price of Gasoline Pulls Back in 40 States as Peak Driving Season Winds Down
Average gasoline prices in the United States slipped last week, declining 2 cents a gallon to $2.32 as oil prices failed to return above the $50 a barrel level, according to online gas price…
Will Herbalife Go Private?
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) has been under fire for years with many investors betting against the firm calling it a scam or a pyramid scheme. Notably among those betting against it is Bill Ackman…
How Much Difference Does Education Make in Homeownership Rates?
Education level has a significant impact on a person's income and likelihood of homeownership. That's not news, but here are some data that show just how big a difference education can make.
Chicago Fed Slips in July
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) was recently released for the month of July. Consensus estimates were calling for a reading of +0.22 in the expected range of -0.13 to +0.25, but the…
How Drug Overdose Is a Leading Cause of Death Among Young People
America is hooked on pain-relieving opioids. In 2015, more than 33,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. In 2015, an…