March Housing Starts Bounce, but Not High Enough
The U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday morning that new housing construction was up nearly 11% year over year in March. New single-family home construction dipped month over month however.
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Walmart Unveils Redesigned Website
Walmart is rolling out a redesigned website that it hopes will be more attractive and useful to its customers.
Goldman Sachs Earnings Boosted by Volatility, Lower Taxes
Revenues and profits rose sharply for Goldman Sachs in the first quarter of 2018. All four of the banks business lines posted solid revenue increases.
How to Avoid Being One of 8 Million Drivers AAA Will Rescue This Summer
As the summer driving season approaches and Americans hit the road for driving vacations, AAA offers some advice on how to avoid becoming one of 8 million people who call for roadside help.
FAA Limits Boeing 787 Operations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued an order that certain Rolls-Royce engines on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner need to be inspected for damaged fan blades. The ruling also restricts the distance a 787 may…
Celldex, Acacia Plummet into Monday’s 52-Week Low Club
Celldex Therapeutics, Acacia Communications, Apricus Biosciences, and Ctrp.com all posted new 52-week lows Monday.
UnitedHealth, Merck Lift the Dow Monday
UnitedHealth, Merck, Verizon, and Caterpillar led the Dow to a nice gain Monday.
US Shale Oil Production to Rise 124,000 Barrels a Day in May
U.S. crude oil production from seven major shale plays will rise by 125,000 barrels a day month over month in May according to the latest Energy Information Administration Drilling Productivity report.
National Average Gasoline Price Nears 3-Year High
The national average price for a gallon of regular gas rose by six cents last week to a level last seen in July 2015.
Why Volkswagen May Want to Acquire Navistar
The truck and bus division of Volkswagen has indicated that it may either increase its stake in U.S. truck maker Navistar, or perhaps even acquire the whole company. It may be a smart move,…
Homebuilder Confidence Slips in April
Homebuilder optimism dipped slightly in April according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing market index. Builders are affected by a shortage of building lots and higher materials costs.
Robust Auto Sales Push March Retail Total Above Expectations
The advance estimate on retail sales for March was higher than economists' consensus estimates largely on the strength on auto sales.
What National Oilwell Varco’s Revenue Warning Means
Oilfield services firm National Oilwell Varco warned this morning that revenues will fall short of its previous estimate and that the company expects to report a net loss of $1 million for the first…
Canada’s Trudeau Says Trans Mountain Pipeline ‘Will Be Built’
With a late May deadline looming, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau is pushing hard for both legal and financial help to ensure that Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is completed.
Why Bank of America Earnings Hit a Record High
Bank of American posted record quarterly earnings Monday morning as higher interest rates and lower tax rates worked their magic.
IPO News This Week: AT&T Spinoff Among 8 IPOs on Tap
Eight IPOs on the coming week's calendar are seeking to raise more than $2.6 billion in capital.
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early — and Why to Do It
Paying off your mortgage early can save you a lot of cash on interest payments. Here's how to find out if an early payoff will benefit you.
America’s Longest-Lasting Cars
If you're looking for a car, pickup, or SUV that will last for at least 200,000 miles, here's a guide to longest-lasting vehicles on U.S. roads and highways.
FAA Could Put a Massive Hurt on Boeing 787 This Week
Airlines flying Boeing's 787 are going to have to perform more frequent inspections on planes equipped with Rolls-Royce engines and may have to alter their flight schedules if the engines don't pass the inspections.
Intel Reclaims Spot as Top-Performing Dow Stock in 2018
After a one-week absence, Intel has regained its spot as the top-performer ranking among the Dow Jones industrial stocks.