When it comes to vacation getaways, the concept of the sea cruise is a fairly new phenomenon. It was well into the 19th century before the idea took hold of travelling the seas for leisure and comfort in large vessels…
By Steven M. Peters
· 9:25pm ET Growing dividends over time is a firm commitment to shareholders, but growing a dividend by 10% or more year after year is no simple task. Here are 10 companies that should be…
Jon C. Ogg Quality of life is subject to countless quantitative and qualitative factors — not the least of which is environment. While living in one of the best cities to live in every state…
Sam Stebbins Since President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the “war on poverty” in 1964, the share of U.S. children living in poverty has been cut in nearly half. According to analysis from the D.C.-based…
Evan Comen There are nearly 20,000 villages, towns, and cities across the 50 states, and not all of them are equally conducive to the well-being of those who live there. While quality of life is subject…
For the nearly 46.9 million Americans living below the poverty line, financial insecurity affects nearly every aspect of daily life — from physical and mental health to achievement in education to personal relationships. Just…
U.S. retail prices for gasoline fell last week for the first time in several weeks. The decline may continue for a while depending more on geopolitics than supply (which is high) and demand (which…
Facebook is scheduled to release its second-quarter financial results after the markets close on Wednesday.
The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank released its June national activity report Monday morning. The U.S. economy has moved to within a hair's breadth of the long-term trend, strengthening the case for a small reduction…
The best hotel in the world isn’t some urban hotspot in Tokyo, Paris, or New York, or some romantic hideaway on a beach in Mexico or on an Alpine mountaintop. According to the 2019…
Software intelligence company Dynatrace intends to price more than 35 million shares to result in an initial public offering valued up to over $532 million.
Is there anything more less enthusiastic — especially if you’re a schoolkid — than walking into the local Staples on the first day of summer and seeing that array of backpacks and school supplies…
