US Mortgage Interest Tax Deductions Plummeted in 2018
The 2017 tax reform bill dramatically increased the number of Americans who claim the deduction for mortgage interest.
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US Coal Exports to Drop by 10 Million Tons This Year, Over 8 Million More in 2020
U.S. coal exports are forecast to drop by 10 million metric tons in 2019m and coal miner Peabody Energy was slammed Thursday for a downward revision to its outlook for the rest of the…
How Central Banks Could Help Mitigate Climate Change
Researchers at the IMF are suggesting ways in which central banks may get more directly involved in mitigating the effects of climate change.
New Schlumberger CEO Outlines Strategic About-Face
At an energy conference on Wednesday, Schlumberger CEO Olivier Le Peuch outlined the oilfield services firm's strategic plan for the next few years. Investors were pleased with what he had to say.
Investors Torch Mallinckrodt on Report of Possible Bankruptcy Filing
Shares of drugmaker Mallinckrodt have lost more than 40% overnight following reports that the firm has hired restructuring advisors. A bankruptcy filing is a real possibility.
This Is How You Hurricane-Proof Your Home
Making some modest repairs to your home could help fend off the worst effects of hurricanes.
Tyson Foods Slices EPS Estimate, Investors Carve Out Cash
Food processing giant Tyson Foods has cut its earnings estimate due to what the company called short-term challenges.
Fiat Chrysler Pulls 2 Models From US Market
Fiat Chrysler will stop selling its Fiat 500 and 500e in the North American market when current inventory runs out, ending an ill-conceived eight-year experiment.
Airline Flights as Low as $19, but You Have to Move Fast
If you're planning a trip this fall, check out these bargain flights. But move fast because the purchase window closes fast.
Mortgage Loan Rate Moves Mixed, Applications Hit the Pause Button
Applications for new mortgage loans dipped last week even though mortgage loan rates remained at 21-month lows.
These Are the Most Annoying Fan Bases in Pro Sports
Sports dynasties, whether professional or major college programs, engender strong emotions in fans. Those emotions can be either positive or negative and generate various behaviors.
Walmart to Stop Selling Certain Kinds of Ammo
Walmart will stop selling certain types of ammunition in all its U.S. stores and take other steps the company hopes will lead more diligence in gun sales.
FDA, CDC Step Up Investigations Into Vaping
Following more than 200 reports of respiratory illness and one death possibly linked to using e-cigarettes, the U.S. FDA and CDC are stepping up their investigation into the use of the devices and the…
July Home Prices Push Higher on Low Interest Rates and Inventory
U.S. home price rose by more than 3% in July compared to prices in July of last year. CoreLogic is forecasting even higher price hikes by July of next year.
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Declined in July
For the first time in the modern era of electric vehicles, sales fell year over year in July.
New Home Sales Tumble in July
New home sales fell sharply in July, largely as a result of a substantial revision to the June sales total.
Can Dillard’s Afford a 50% Dividend Hike?
Retailer Dillard's announced Thursday that the company would boost its dividend by 50% to 15 cents a share for shareholders of record as of September 30.
Autumn Gas Prices Will Drop Further: AAA
Gas prices could drop by another 20 cents a gallon this fall, according to AAA. There is a catch, however.
A Third of Known Computer Security Flaws Have No Solution
More than 11,000 system vulnerabilities discovered in the first half of 2019 leave personal and business data open to attack. A third of those vulnerabilities have no known solution.
Music Industry Calls Out Amazon, eBay for Selling Counterfeit CDs
Counterfeit CDs sold by third-parties at the big online marketplaces need to be halted according to a music industry group. Marketplace sellers like Amazon and eBay could come under pressure to do more.