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Over Half Of Americans Who Smoke Try To Stop

Tobacco companies are the only portion of the economy which gets any large benefit from Americans who smoke. On the other hand, the problems of healthcare costs, premature deaths, and crippling illness are all…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Why Can’t VW Come Back In America? It’s Too Small

Volkswagen Group says that, despite its diesel scandal, it will make a comeback in the U.S.  A turnaround of any magnitude is nearly impossible. The scandal notwithstanding, VW is far too small in America,…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

America’s Richest (and Poorest) Towns

The typical U.S. household earned $53,889 in 2015, roughly $2,500 more than in 2009, when the typical household earned $51,425. While American incomes have risen substantially since the depths of the Great Recession, the…

Evan Comen · 9 years ago

Is New Chinese Plane Really a Threat to Boeing?

Chinese aircraft maker Comac successfully completed the first test flight of its C919 passenger jet. The single-aisle plane takes on the same market currently served by Boeing and Airbus.

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

Huge Detroit Mansion Offered At $285,000

There are few places other than Detroit where someone can buy a large mansion, built in 1900 with six bedrooms and four baths within 5,500 square feet for $285,000. The home is promoted as…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Marijuana News Roundup: Budget Bill Protects Medical Marijuana

The recently passed budget bill that funds the federal government includes a provision prohibiting using federal funds to go after medical marijuana businesses. But in a signing statement on the bill, President Trump stated…

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago

IBM Shares Down 10% In Last Month

IBM’s (NYSE: IBM) shares continue to tumble in the wake of its weak earnings and news that Warren Buffett of Berkshire (NYSE: BRK-B) has sold off some of his shares. IBM stock has dropped…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Ford Stock Performance Gets More Disappointing

The stock market continues to vote aggressively against Ford’s (NYSE: F) performance, or lack thereof. Over the last year, its share price is off over 16% to $11.14. GM’s (NYSE: GM) price is higher…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Apple Is DJIA’s Best Performing Stock of 2017

Apple retained its top ranking as the best-performing stock on the Dow Jones Industrial Average index last week. In fact, the stock rose nearly 4% and posted a new 52-week high after reporting earnings.

Paul Ausick · 9 years ago