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Where Home Depot Earnings, Guidance Went Soft

Home Depot reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 results Tuesday that were short of expectations. The company's guidance was also lower than analysts were looking for.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

FDA Warns Against Thermography for Breast Cancer Screening

The FDA has warned a California company against marketing its thermography device as a stand-alone test for breast cancer and other conditions. The device has only been approved for use only when used with…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Latest Gas Prices Notch Biggest 2019 Increase

Gasoline pump prices are on the rise again. The national average price rose more than six cents over the past week, the largest increase so far in 2019.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Three-Quarters of Economists Expect Recession by 2021

A new survey of economists reveals that three-quarters expect a U.S. recession by 2021. They don't blame the Federal Reserve, however. Most see dire effects caused by huge and rising federal deficits.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Sales of New Homes Dipped 8% in January

Online real-estate brokerage Redfin reported Friday that sales of new single-family homes dropped 8% year over year in January. Sales fell in all four regions of the country.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Ford Scrutinizes Own Emissions, Fuel Economy Testing

Ford has been investigating the accuracy of its testing for emissions and fuel economy, the company said yesterday. The all-new Ford Ranger pickup is the first vehicle being scrutinized.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

How to Get a Smartphone for $0 a Month

Getting a new smartphone for $0 is not only possible but can be done at nearly any wireless carrier. The cost of "free" varies though, depending on which phone you choose.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

You Can Buy a $90,000 Drone at Amazon.com

The most expensive drone sold at Amazon will set you back $90,000. Needless to say, it's not for everyone, but in a price range that starts at $20 or less, drones are on track…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

10 Most Overpaid CEOs

CEO compensation packages continue to grow with little resistance from many of the massive asset management firms that own trillions of dollars worth of America's public companies. Here are 10 particularly good examples of…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Most Airplanes Get Hit by Lightning Once a Year

Every aircraft in the U.S. commercial fleet can expect to be struck by lightning at least once a year. It's a good thing the planes are built to withstand that hammering.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

7 Aircraft Disasters Caused by Lightning Strikes

A Delta flight from Milwaukee to Atlanta was forced to divert to Chattanooga following a lightning strike on the plane. Such events happen a lot, but rarely cause crashes.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Is Lithium Miner Albemarle Staging a Comeback?

Lithium miner Albemarle posted better-than-expected quarterly and full-year results Wednesday night. The company's outlook for 2019 is solid and investors are showing their approval with the wallets.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

The 78 Countries Where Starbucks Does Business

At the end of its first fiscal quarter, Starbucks had nearly 30,000 stores worldwide, about half of which were located in the United States. Here's a country-by-country listing of where the other 15,000 are…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago