Slightly Higher Mortgage-Loan Rates Reduce Number of Applications
Slightly higher mortgage loan rates last week led to reduced activity in the market for refinancing according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Boeing Scores Order for 200 MAX Jets as Airbus, GE Make Gains
After a first day with no sales, Boeing finally wrote up 35 orders or commitments on Tuesday at the Paris Air Show.
Global Renewable Energy Investments to Reach $13.3 Trillion Through 2050
Global investment in electricity generation will reach $13.3 trillion between now and 2050. Demand for electricity to power new cars and trucks will drive much of the demand.
Will People Trust Facebook Enough to Use Its New Digital Currency?
Facebook on Tuesday announced a new digital wallet and digital currency to put in that wallet. Will consumers fall in line?
Good News for Roadtrippers: Gas Prices Fall in All 50 States
Pump prices for regular gasoline fell by more than 6 cents a gallon last week and could continue the downward trend in most states right through the Independence Day holiday.
Despite Troubles, Boeing Raises Its Estimate of Commercial Airplane Market
The world's commercial jet fleet will buy more than 44,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years according to Boeing's 2019 commercial outlook.
Home-Builder Confidence Sags in June
Home builder confidence dipped slightly in June though it still remains positive despite headwinds.
Boeing Is Already Getting Crushed at Paris Air Show
The Paris Air Show opened Monday and Airbus announced an order for 100 planes including 50 of new A321XLR, introduced earlier in the morning.
What Target Gains From Rolling Out Same-Day Delivery
Not to be outdone by its rivals, big-box retailer Target is launching a same-day delivery service at 1,500 stores in 47 states.
Green Electricity Outshines Coal for the First Time in US
In April, U.S. electricity generation capacity from renewable sources inched past coal-fired capacity. The gap was slow but it will grow. The question remains whether it will grow fast enough.
US CEO Departures Hit Highest Year-to-Date Total Ever
CEO turnover in the first five months of 2019 has reached a record high.
Could Immigration Reform Brighten CFOs Gloomy Economic Outlook?
In its latest survey of global CFOs, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business found that most expect the global economy to be in recession next year.
Short Sellers Don’t Believe Low Crude Prices Will Last
Short interest fell in four of the six oil & gas companies we track. Do short sellers really believe that oil prices won't go any lower?
Short Sellers Still Uncertain About Alternative Energy, Solar Stocks
Short interest in solar and alternative energy stocks was mixed in the two-week period ending May 31.
New Mortgage Loan Applications Soar on Lower Interest Rates
Applications for new mortgages jumped last week as interest rates dropped even further. Demand for refinancings accounted for nearly half of all new mortgages.
Is an MBA Worth the Cost?
An MBA is one of the most expensive degrees a person can pursue after graduating from college. Is the cost worth it? It depends on whom you ask.
IMF Issues Review of US Economy, Warns About Debt, Trade
The IMF on Thursday released its preliminary summary of the agency's review of the U.S. economy. The review is mixed at best.
Foreclosure Rates Remain at 20-Year Lows
The percentage of U.S. mortgages fell to 4.3% in March, a 13-year low for the month. The inventory of homes in foreclosure is now at levels not seen in at least 20 years.
How Beyond Meat May Change the Way Americans Eat
Will the financial success of meat substitute maker Beyond Meat be duplicated in the grocery stores and restaurants?
Church of England Reverses Course, Okays Investments in Medical Marijuana
The Church of England has lifted its ban on investing in companies that sell medical marijuana.