March Small Business Optimism Dips; Labor Costs Rise
Small business optimism fell by about three points in March as employers look to restrict capital spending and increasing inventories. Labor costs are rising also.
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Paul Ausick
Approval for Bayer, Monsanto Merger Could Plow US Farmers Under
The $60 billion merger between agricultural giants Monsanto and Bayer moved closer to completion as U.S. antitrust regulators reportedly gave the deal the go-ahead. U.S. farmers may not have a lot to look forward…
Acadia, Incyte Show the Way to Monday’s 52-Week Low Club
Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Veo, Sibanye Gold, and Incyte Pharmaceuticals all posted new 52-week lows Monday.
Merck Intel Keep Dow in the Green Monday
Merck, Intel, JPMorgan Chase, and IBM led the Dow to a gain on Monday.
Zuckerberg Delivers More of the Same Old, Same Old to Congress
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before a U.S. House committee this morning and delivered a familiar message: He's sorry.
US National Average Gasoline Price Slips Slightly
Pump prices for gasoline ticked lower last week but that may be only a temporary reprieve for motorists as the summer driving season approaches.
Aluminum Stocks Jump on Trump Sanctions
Russian aluminum giant Rusal had a bad day Monday, losing half its value following Friday's announcement of U.S. sanctions. A couple of U.S. companies are reaping the benefits.
US Airline Quality Study Puts Alaska Airlines on Top
The 28th edition of an annual survey of airline performance was published Monday. Alaska Airlines has maintained its top ranking for a second year running.
Singapore Airlines Tops World Ranking; Southwest Top US Carrier
Based on passenger reviews received over the past year, TripAdvisor has named Singapore Airlines as the world's best and Southwest Airlines as the best North American airline.
Novartis Gambles $8.7 Billion on Gene-Therapy Firm
Swiss drug maker Novartis has agreed to acquire U.S.-based AveXis for $8.7 billion in cash. AveXis is developing a gene-therapy to treat an inherited disease to treat the leading cause of gene-related infant death.
Kinder Morgan Halts Trans Mountain Pipeline Work
Kinder Morgan's Canadian subsidiary has called a halt to further spending on its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project primarily due to opposition from the government of British Columbia and several of Canada's First Nations.
IPO News This Week: Two Solid Offerings on Tap
The two IPOs on this week's calendar include one tech unicorn and a biotech working on a treatment from Alzheimer disease.
‘Black Panther’ Now Third-Highest All-Time US Film
'Black Panther' becomes the third-highest domestic grossing film of all time this weekend, cruising past 'Titanic.'
World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail
The world's largest cruise ship set sail recently. Royal Caribbean's 'Symphony of the Seas' is the fourth and largest of its Oasis-class ships to take to the seas.
How Bargain Hunting for a Home Can Backfire
Rising home prices and low inventory of homes for sale mean that homebuyers, especially first-timers, find themselves willing to try almost anything to get into a house at a price they can afford. Be…
General Electric Doesn’t Relinquish Rank as Dow’s Worst Performing Stock
GE has firm grasp on its ranking as the worst-performing Dow stock of 2018 to date. The stock dropped 3% last week to post a 25% loss for the year.
Boeing Reclaims Spot as Best Performing Dow Stock of 2018
Boeing has returned to its accustomed spot at the top of the list for best performing Dow 30 stock for the year to date. Boeing is the only Dow stock to have a double-digit…
Boeing Lands Major 787 Order From American Airlines
Late Friday afternoon Boeing announced an order for 47 new 787s from long-time customer American Airlines. It was a victory for Boeing and another -- expected -- defeat from Airbus.
Incyte, NewLink Genetics Crash into Friday’s 52-Week Low Club
Incyte, NewLink Genetics, McDermott International, and Williams Companies all posted new 52-week low Friday.
Caterpillar, Boeing Tank the Dow Friday
Caterpillar, Boeing, Nike, and Intel were among the Dow's leading losers Friday.