Long-term population decline can spell disaster for any economy. A shrinking population can result in labor shortages, lower tax revenue, higher per-capita debt, and weakened GDP growth. While the U.S. population has grown steadily…
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index plunged nearly 8% month over month in January, the largest drop in the month's preliminary index since early in the current economic cycle.
The International Energy Agency released its monthly Oil Market Report Friday morning, noting a significant drop in Saudi Arabian production in December with more cuts promised. How that will play out over time is…
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Friday included Bank of America, Caterpillar, Chevron, CSX, Kimberly-Clark, Nautilus, Netflix, Signet Jewelers and Valero Energy.
These five top semiconductor stocks are rated Buy in a new Deutsche Bank report, and all make sense for aggressive accounts looking to add chip stocks.
While other nations struggle to increase their crude production, and while some throttle back exports to drive the price of oil higher, the United States will be the largest oil producer of 2019.
Tesla's CEO said he could cut his workforce 7%, even though the company needs to increase production of its inexpensive Model 3. He did not make it clear how he could both cut staff…
Thursday was a positive day for the broad U.S. markets. This was another solid day for the major exchanges, after starting out the day on a negative note. Even though earnings season is just…