AMRFollowing several years of financial losses and industry under performance quarter-after-quarter; last November 29th, American Airlines (NYSE: AAR) joined the long list of previously bankrupt airlines. On the day of American’s bankruptcy filing AirlineFinancials.com LLC wrote:…
Consumer tastes are changing at a greater rate than ever before. Not surprisingly, the purchasing habits of the youngest generation present the most dramatic shifts — a reflection of what they find important. 24/7…
March is Women’s History Month, and March 8th is International Women’s Day. First observed in the U.S. on February 28, 1909, the day has come to symbolize women’s struggles for equal rights. While it’s…
Americans are used to the U.S. being the leader, or a top-ranked nation, in many areas. But in a number of industries and businesses, the U.S. has lost that first place, usually to China.…
The nation continues to be mired in an anemic, jobless recovery. And according to a report commissioned by the United States Conference of Mayors, and prepared by IHS Global Insight, many regions in the…
Several lists of the highest paid CEOs in America are published each year mostly by the business media and shareholder groups. All are based on proxy statements. Long before the lists are published, the…
fotopediaThe percentage of Americans over the age of 18 who are married has dropped from 57% in 2000 to 51% in 2011, according to a report published by Pew Research Center. If this trend…
On December 1, Youngtown, Ariz., joined the ranks of the many U.S. cities and towns that have fired their local police forces. In recent years, it has become somewhat of a trend across the…
Hey, investor thinking outside the box? How about a renewable energy technology that’s been around for more than seven decades and is now again attracting attention from the world’s largest defense contractor? And, as…
Nearly 2 million Americans currently receiving unemployment benefits stand to lose coverage this January if Congress does not extend the emergency federal unemployment insurance program. 24/7 Wall St. has reviewed a study by the…
Thanksgiving is one of the few national holidays which is distinctly American, although there is a “Turkey Day” in Canada, too. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, but the history…
America’s rich like to spend money. In fact, the top 10% are responsible for half of all consumer spending in the U.S., according to the Wall Street Journal. And this holiday season, they are…
The Occupy movement has brought economic inequality to the headlines. Occupy protesters around the country have labeled themselves the 99%, in contrast to the wealthiest 1%. While this has captured the public’s attention, differences…
Tips have reached a tipping point. The amount people in the service industry make in tips is up for the first time in three years, according to a report published today by PayScale. The…
Nationwide, the housing market is still reeling from one of the worst crashes in history. Still, over the next two years, some areas are expected to start recovering. 24/7 Wall St. has identified the…
What a difference two decades makes. Following the peaceful implosion of the USSR in December 1991, numerous opportunities opened worldwide. The Bush administration chose to devote its energies to achieving global military “full spectrum”…
Several factors make a city easy to live in without a car. The most important one is a widely available and efficient public transportation system. Another is having daily amenities, such as groceries, shopping,…
Inflation has not been an economic problem in the United States since the start of The Great Recession. Despite this, pockets of sharp increases in inflation have developed in several cities around the country.…