Home Price Increases at 7-Year Low
U.S. home prices are rising at the slowest rate in nearly 7 years according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index. Even so, the increase in home prices continues to rise faster than inflation.
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Short Sellers Double Their Positions in One Energy Stock
Short sellers loved the winner of a $38 billion acquisition and did not love the company that gave up.
Short Sellers Shuffle the Deck on Alternative Energy, Solar Stocks
Short sellers punted on the solar and alternative energy sectors in the two-week reporting period that ended May 15.
Bad Diet Could Be to Blame for a Surprisingly High Share of Cancer Cases
New research discusses links between diet and cancer risk for Americans.
It Looks Like Aladdin May Have Actually Been a Real Person
Recent research has led one scholar to conclude that the boy named Aladdin was real.
Would China Really Embargo Exports of Rare Earth Metals From US Manufacturers?
Is China threatening to cut off exports of rare earth metals and products to the United States? Is that really a good idea?
This City Has the Absolute Best Park System in the US — and It’s Not New York
Parks are an integral and increasingly desirable part of city life. The Trust for Public Lands this week released its 2019 ranking of the top 100 U.S. cities based on the quality of a…
Oil Producers Have Finally Found a Way to Appear Environmentally Friendly — and It Doesn’t Cost Them a Thing
Three of the world's largest oil companies have adopted proposals to make them more responsive to and transparent regarding their impact on climate change. Don't expect any big changes.
Americans Still Have 2 Very Big Concerns About Electric Vehicles
More U.S. consumers are considering an electric vehicle for their next new car purchase, but they remain concerned about price and range.
IMF States the Obvious: US Importers to Bear Weight of Tariffs
The IMF joins the group of institutions and individual economists that say consumers are the undisputed losers in the U.S.-China trade war.
April New Home Sales Drop Sharply
New home sales dropped sharply month over month in April, but remain well above April 2018 levels.
Big Tech Companies in Big Trouble Over ‘Pirate’ Recordings of ‘Over the Rainbow’
The estate of the man who wrote the music for the 1939 classic "Over the Rainbow" has sued Apple, Amazon, Google and Microsoft, among others, for distributing pirated versions of the song.
Tesla’s Autopilot Slammed by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports takes Tesla to task for the company's latest revision to its Navigate on Autopilot feature. Promises of a fully autonomous vehicle by the end of 2020 are almost certainly not going to…
Qualcomm’s Not So Good, Very Bad Day Could Get a Lot Worse If Apple Demands a Do-Over
Tuesday's ruling against Qualcomm's pricing practices could be an even bigger blow to the company if Apple seeks to renegotiate the settlement it reached with Qualcomm just a month ago.
Tesla’s in Trouble but Don’t Panic — Yet
Tesla stock has been getting hammered since the company reported a shortfall in first-quarter deliveries. And while car sales account for the lion's share of Tesla's revenue, the company has another business where it…
Lower Mortgage Loan Rates Boost Refinancing Applications
Mortgage loan rates mostly fell slightly or remained unchanged last week. The lower rates drove a surge in home refinancings.
USPS Is Testing Self-Driving Delivery Trucks
The USPS is beginning a two-week trial of self-driving tractor-trailer rigs between Phoenix and Dallas, using technology developed by TuSimple, a Beijing- and San Diego-based startup.
4 Crude Oil ETFs With Different Levels of Investor Risk
Investing in commodities like crude oil can be tricky. For investors who can don't mind the risks, here are some funds that may be worth a look.
Sales of Existing Homes Fall Well Short of Estimates
Sales of existing homes dipped slightly month over month in April and remain down more than 4% year over year.
This Is What People Like the Most About Video Streaming Services — And It’s Not Binge-Watching
Customer satisfaction with a variety of telecom services like streaming video and cable/satellite TV remaining near historic lows, ranking barely higher than satisfaction with government services.