CEO Turnover Increases Nearly 11% in July, Says Challenger Gray
The number of chief executive officers who announced their departures rose nearly 11% in July from the same period a year ago.
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Saber Rattling Escalates as North Korea Threatens Preemptive Strike Against US
The saber rattling between North Korea and the United States escalated Wednesday as the communist nation threatened preemptive military strikes against the United States.
Mazda Combustion Technology News Sends Jolt Through Electric Car Industry
Not so fast, electric cars. Japanese automaker Mazda said Tuesday that it had achieved a breakthrough in combustion-engine technology that could keep gasoline-powered vehicles on the road a while longer.
Bump Rate for US Airlines Falls to Lowest Rate in Decades
The 12 U.S. air carriers that report involuntary denied boarding, or bumping, posted the lowest bumping rate for the January-to-June period and the most recent quarter since the government started tracking the data in…
States Where Alzheimer’s Is Soaring
The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia, will rise by at least 14% in all 50 states over the next eight years. However,…
States Replenishing Rainy Day Funds, but Total Balances Smaller Than Before Recession
States have made progress in rebuilding their rainy day funds since the recession. However, most of them still have smaller total balances than they did before the downturn.
Gas Prices Climb to Highest Level in Eight Weeks
Summer is winding down, but gasoline prices are not. They are rising in 46 states to a national average of $2.35 per gallon Monday, the highest level since June.
Nearly Half of Americans Believe in Aliens, According to New Survey
Nearly half of Americans believe in aliens, and nearly as many think aliens are visiting Earth, according to a new survey. Fewer than 20% believe in alien abduction, though.
Who Is on the Short List to Succeed Kalanick at Uber?
As Uber looks to put the controversy around its former CEO Travis Kalanick behind it, the ride-hailing company has been searching for a new chief executive. According to reports, Uber would like to complete…
Miami Flooding From Tropical Storm Emily Reminder of Coastal Cities at Risk From Storm Surge
With hurricane season in full swing, the latest downpour in Miami served as a reminder that forecasters predict 2017 will be a worse-than-average hurricane season.
30 Best Westerns of All Time
The Western is that most quintessentially American movie art form, the genre that speaks to rugged individualism and raises issues of, for better or worse, what it means to be a man. From the…
Ride-Hailing Companies Uber and Lyft Boost Share of Expense Spending
Uber and Lyft each gained in second-quarter expense spending, as the ride-hailing companies grabbed business at the expense of taxis and car-rental businesses.
Porsche Top Brand for 13th Straight Year in JD Power Study; Chrysler Most-Improved Brand
Chrysler showed the biggest improvement in J.D. Power's latest study of new-vehicle appeal, while MINI, Nissan, Honda and Jeep all posted significant gains.
Report Claims Pittsburgh Officials Misled Public Over Tainted Water
Residents in Pittsburgh were given "misleading" statements by health officials who "deflected" attention from lead-contaminated water, according to a recent report.
Whitman Among Candidates Emerging to Succeed Kalanick at Uber
As Uber looks to put the controversy around its former CEO Travis Kalanick in the rearview mirror, the ride-sharing company has been searching for a new chief executive.
Customer Satisfaction With E-Business Slips After 3-Year Gain
Customer satisfaction with e-business, which had been rising the previous three years, slipped in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Can the Michael Kors Deal for Jimmy Choo Boost the Bottom Line?
Michael Kors, which styles itself as affordable luxury, is slipping on a new shoe. The company said Tuesday it agreed to buy luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo.
Gasoline Prices Climbing, but Price Spike Unlikely to Be Sustained
Gasoline prices are rising along with summer temperatures, as the price of fuel rose two cents per gallon Monday, according to gas-price website GasBuddy.
How Much Do Americans Know About the Federal Reserve?
Some Americans are unaware of the Federal Reserve’s actions and their impact on the economy, according to a recent survey.
‘Dunkirk’ Helps Rescue Disappointing Summer Film Season
The film “Dunkirk,” set in World War II, topped expectations this past weekend and topped the surprisingly popular “Girls Trip.”