Holiday Parties Staging a Comeback This Year
After a slow year in 2018, office holiday parties are making a comeback. More than three-quarters of companies surveyed in a recent poll plan to have an office party this holiday season.
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Xerox Wants HP to Quit Stalling on $30 Billion Buyout
Xerox has sent a letter to HP management expressing disbelief at HP's rejection of Xerox's $30 billion buyout offer. And Xerox is not offering more money, choosing instead to ignite a proxy battle.
15 Cities Where AI Is About To Kill Jobs
While automation has long been viewed as a threat to workers at the low end of the income scale, artificial intelligence poses a more significant risk to highly educated and paid workers.
Macy’s Piles On More Bad News
Macy's third-quarter results were mixed, with profits beating expectations and sales missing. The company said a slow start to winter, lower international tourism and poor sales at mall locations contributed to the poor sales.…
Almost Half of Americans Went to Civil Court Last Year — and Not for Traffic Tickets
About half of Americans had a civil legal issue last year. These such things as being injured by someone else in a car accident, getting a speeding ticket, custody and guardianship, divorce or a…
Here’s Why Hispanic Women Make Half What White Men Did Last Year
As of today, Latina workers in the United States will have earned in 23 months the same amount of money a white male earned in the 12 months of 2018.
Consumer Sentiment Strengthens as Americans Acknowledge Wage, Job Gains
Consumer sentiment improved last week according to research firm Morning Consult. Wage and job gains appear finally to have made a positive impression on consumer confidence.
Will Lowe’s Live Up to the Promise of Its Raised Outlook?
Lowe's beat third-quarter profit estimates and just missed on sales. The shares were pushed higher by a raised outlook for the fiscal year.
Mortgage Loan Rates Dipped Last Week, Refinancings Dropped
Mortgage loan rates declined last week, but demand for refinancings also declined. Purchase applications rose, another hopeful sign for the housing market.
A New Problem for Clean Energy: Dealing With Old Windmill Blades
Recycling wind turbine blades that have reached the end of their useful lives is not something that public officials or landfill operators have thought much about. Now would be a good time to get…
Macy’s Hit With Malware Attack, Customer Data Stolen
Macy's has revealed a cyberattack against its e-commerce website that may have resulted in the loss of customers' personal information. The retailer did not say how many customers may have been affected.
FCC Bigfoots Satellite Companies
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has decided that an auction for 5G wireless spectrum will be a public rather than private as current licensees had proposed.
October Housing Starts Maintain Solid Upward Trend
Housing starts rose both month over month and year over year in October, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Why Home Depot Stumbled on Earnings
Home Depot reported mixed third-quarter results Tuesday morning, barely beating profit estimates and missing on sales. Then the company cut its outlook for the current quarter.
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Takes Pages From Tesla Playbook
Ford's Mustang Mach-E was introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Sunday. Buyers can reserve one now for delivery later next year.
Is HollyFrontier’s Plan for Growth, Shareholder Returns Good Enough?
Oil refiner HollyFrontier announced plans to build a $350 million biodiesel plant, increase its dividend by 6% and boost its share buyback program.
For Saudi Arabia’s Richest, the Aramco IPO Is Payback Time
The IPO of Saudi Arabia's national oil company, Saudi Aramco, has been restricted basically to Saudi citizens who have been incentivized to pay up.
Why HP Left the Door Open for Xerox
HP on Sunday rejected a buyout offer of $22 a share in cash and stock from Xerox, but a deal is not dead yet.
Health Care Data Breaches May Cost More Than Money
Cybercrime against health care organizations is rising and it is not only costing the victims money, it lowers their quality of care for years after.
FDA Poised to Drop the Hammer on Dollar Tree
The FDA has sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree detailing the agency's suggested corrective actions to make sure the company stops importing adulterated drug products.