The Secrets in Saudi Aramco Bond Filing
The Saudi Aramco bond offering has yielded up a trove of information about the workings of the world's most profitable company.
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Paul Ausick
FDA Wants to Bring Rapid Introduction of Cannabis, CBD Products Under Control
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb earlier this week issued a statement on how the agency plans to get its arms around the burgeoning cannabis and cannabidiol market.
Will a Presidential Order Slow Online Sales of Fake Goods?
On Wednesday, President Trump signed an order directing Secretary of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, to prepare a report on actions the United States can take to curb the sale of counterfeit goods.
Boeing Admits MCAS Failure in 737 MAX Crashes
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Thursday said the company accepts responsibility for the two 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people and that the company will have a fix for the problem within weeks.…
Natural Gas Price Dips as Permian Basin Prices Go Negative
The U.S. natural gas stockpile rose last week as warmer weather settled in over most of the country. Some producers in the Permian Basin were forced to pay customers to take their gas as…
Do E-Cigarettes Cause Seizures in Young Users?
The FDA has issued a safety alert related to the use of e-cigarettes, especially among young Americans. The agency has received a number of reports that mentioned seizures having occurred while vaping.
Ford Pickup Sales at Highest Level in 15 Years
Ford reported Thursday morning that first-quarter sales dipped by 1.6% as passenger car sales continue to collapse. Trucks and SUVs are picking up most of the slack as sales of these popular vehicles continue…
Black Americans Are More Likely to Be Unemployed Than Any Other Racial or Ethnic Group
The unemployment rate for African Americans during the fourth quarter of last year was the highest among all racial and ethnic groups, clocking in at more than double the rate for white or Asian…
Does Tesla’s Delivery Failure Warrant a 10% Haircut?
Automaker Tesla fell far short of delivery expectations in the first quarter, but the company reiterated its full-year guidance for deliveries.
Job Cuts in Q1 Hit 10-Year High
U.S. businesses cut more than 60,000 jobs in March, bringing the total for the first quarter to more than 190,000 jobs lost for the year to date. The first-quarter total is the highest in…
These 6 States Pay the Highest Minimum Wage, and It’s More Than Double the National Rate
As of last week, six states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009.
US Drivers Can’t Wait to Dump These Cars
Surprisingly, perhaps, eight of the 10 vehicles that Americans can't wait even a year to sell are luxury models from makers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Land Rover.
A Third of All Locations Designated as the Darkest Places on Earth Are in the US
A remote spot in northern Nevada has been named to the list of international dark sky sanctuaries.
Two More States Ban the Sale of Electronic and Tobacco Cigarettes to People Under 21
Eleven states have passed legislation raising the legal age for purchases of tobacco and electronic cigarette products to 21.
New Mortgages Soar as Loan Rates Tumble to 15-Month Lows
Applications for new mortgage loans soared last week as loan rates hit a 15-month low. Refinancings accounted for nearly half of new loans.
Opioid Prescriptions Are Down, So Why Are They Still Killing Americans?
A new study on prescription opioid use in the United States finds that while dosages and amounts are dropping, longer-term prescriptions and prescriptions lasting longer than 30 days are rising. And Americans continue dying.
Jeep Sales Skid 11% in March, Down 7% in Q1
Fiat Chrysler's first-quarter sales slipped 3% compared with the same quarter of last year. Ram pickup sales jumped, largely due to heavy incentives to buyers.
GM Reports Lower Sales, Higher Prices on Pickups
General Motors reported first-quarter vehicles of more than 665,000 Tuesday morning, a decline of 7% compared with the same period a year ago. Sales of light trucks, SUVs and crossovers accounted for more than…
CoreLogic February Home Price Index Continues Modest Growth
Home prices continued to rise slowly in February. Lower mortgage interest rates are expected to help boost home buying as the spring season kicks off.
These Are the Best Airlines in the World, According to TripAdvisor
The world's best airline for the second year in a row is Singapore Airlines according to a passenger survey published today by TripAdvisor. The best U.S. airline, also for the second straight time, is…