US Tornadoes Surge Toward Record
There have been 570 tornadoes so far this year, a spike that takes the number well above average. With an increase in unsettled weather, the figure could break the record for tornadoes in a…
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17 Ways Drones Are Changing the World
New technologies will change our lives in countless ways in the coming years and decades. While technological innovations and their consequences are often unforeseeable, many predictable changes coming in the very near future will…
The Best (and Worst) Jobs in America
The U.S. economy is constantly evolving. So, too, is the U.S. job market. Some occupations that were once high paying and relatively stable are now fading from the economic landscape, while others jobs that…
How New Prospects Are Pushing PayPal to New Highs
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) reported its first quarter financial results after the markets closed on Wednesday. The company posted $0.44 in earnings per share (EPS) and $2.98 billion in revenue, versus consensus estimates…
Wednesday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500
Overall the market had a relatively flat day, after posting two days of incredible gains. In the past few days broad markets peaked again and hit new all-time highs. Major bank stocks were driving…
DDR Corp., New York Community Bank Sink into Wednesday’s 52-Week Low Club
New York Community Bank, DryShips, and 2 REITS -- DDR Corp. and GGP Inc. -- posted new 52-week lows Wednesday.
Verizon, United Technologies Prop Up DJIA on Wednesday
Verizon, Home Depot, Travelers, and United Technologies were doing their best to prop up a faltering DJIA late Wednesday.
10 Points to Consider About the Proposed Trump Tax Plan
The two unavoidable things in life are death and taxes. Depending upon how you view things, there might at least be less of a tax burden under President Donald Trump’s newly proposed tax plan.…
Cree’s Dilemma: Are LED Lights Just Too Good for Consumers?
Is it possible that LED lights are just too good for the companies that make money by selling things and then relying on replacement purchases?
SEC Issues Fraud Charges Against Broker in Commission Scam
The SEC has charged a former broker with knowingly or recklessly trading unsuitable investment products in the accounts of five customers and misappropriating over $170,000 from one of those customers.
Speak Up, Your Digital Devices Want to Hear From You
A new study found that 76% of U.S. consumers have issued a spoken command to a digital device such as a smartphone or digital home assistant.
What to Expect From Alphabet, Amazon, and More Major Tech Companies Reporting Thursday
Over the course of this week, markets have largely been driven higher as the result of some amazing earnings. However, the week is not over yet, and we still have some powerhouse companies looking…
Wal-Mart Cuts Money Transfer Fees
Wal-Mart has lowered fees on its popular Walmart2Walmart money transfer service and is preparing a second transfer service for introduction next month.
AbbVie, Celgene and 2 More Major Biotechs Reporting Earnings Thursday
24/7 Wall St. has put together a preview of some of the world’s largest biotech and pharma companies reporting their earnings on Thursday.
Crude Oil Prices Rise Sharply on Big Drop in Crude Inventories
Crude oil bounced near $50 following the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly inventory report. Crude inventories fell, but refined products inventories rose even more than crude's decline.