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Paul Ausick

iPhone XR Is Apple’s Best Seller in US

Analysts at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners reported Thursday that Apple sold more iPhone XRs in the U.S. last quarter than any other model. The three models introduced last year accounted for 65% of all…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Natural Gas Price Sags as Inventory Tops Year-Ago Total

The U.S. natural gas inventory has risen above last year's total for the same date. Milder weather this winter has helped, but another cold blast is expected for the northeast and mid-Atlantic states early…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Ghosn Resigns Renault CEO Job — Finally

Carlos Ghosn, one of the world's best-known and longest-serving auto executives, has resigned as chairman and CEO of Renault. He has been detained by Japanese police for more than two months facing charges of…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Americans’ Finances Took a Turn for the Worse in Q4

Results of a recent survey by the American Institute of CPAs showed a decline in Americans' personal satisfaction with their finances. This marks the first downturn in seven quarters.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Ford Earnings Saved by Higher Prices, Truck Sales

Ford's 2018 results were neither awe-inspiring nor completely dispiriting. Revenues were sharply better due to higher prices for the company's popular pickups while earnings were a bit light.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Short Seller Takes Aim at Qualcomm

Short seller Kerrisdale Capital has taken aim at chipmaker Qualcomm which is currently fighting an FTC lawsuit in federal district court. If the company loses, Kerrisdale sees a massive drop in the share price.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Number of Women CEOs Rose Significantly in 2018

The number of women who replaced men as CEOs in 2018 was significantly higher than in any year since Challenger, Gray & Christmas has been tracking gender data.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

December Existing Home Sank 10%

Sales of existing homes dropped by more than 10% year over year in December. Home prices increased again, but price hikes are getting somewhat smaller.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Chinese Tariffs Slowing Global Economy

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday released the latest revision to its World Economic Outlook. Growth is expected to diminish slightly over the next couple of years, but it could get worse--or better.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

CEOs Pick Top 10 Threats for 2019

What are the serious threats to global business for 2019? An annual survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers lists the top 10 as identified by nearly 1,400 CEOs from around the world.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

January Consumer Sentiment Index Plunges

The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index plunged nearly 8% month over month in January, the largest drop in the month's preliminary index since early in the current economic cycle.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago