Short Interest in Solar, Alt Energy Stocks Mixed as Share Prices Fell
Short interest in solar and alternative energy stocks was mixed in the reporting period ended January 31. But shares prices were uniformly lower before the market meltdown began.
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Paul Ausick
IPO News This Week: 4 Firms to Try IPO Market Ahead of Holiday
The U.S. IPO market winds down this week ahead of the President's Day holiday. Just four firms are scheduled to launch IPOs.
Idle Hands Not Only the Devil’s Workshop; Cost $100 Billion Annually
Involuntary employee idle time costs U.S. companies $100 billion a year. The solution may not be to try to wring more work out of fewer people though.
Remington Arms Sets Up for Bankruptcy Filing
U.S. firearms maker Remington is reported to be seeking financing that would allow it to seek bankruptcy protection.
US Tobacco Company Takes Stakes in Canadian Cannabis Firms
U.S. tobacco wholesaler Alliance One last week acquired majority stakes in two Canadian medical marijuana firms. It is the first acquisition by an American tobacco company in the fast-growing cannabis industry.
Boeing Sticks as Dow’s Top Stock After Market’s Horrible Week
Boeing shares fell last week, along with every stock among the Dow Jones industrials, but the aerospace giant continues to be the best performer on the index for the year to date.
General Electric Remains Dow’s Worst Performer After Market’s Bad Week
General Electric held onto its ranking as the worst performing Dow stock for the year to date. Overall, though, it performed better than 20 other Dow stocks in the market's horrible week.
Rent or Buy: US Counties Offering the Better Choice
Owning a home can be far more expensive than renting in some parts of the United States. In other parts of the country, renting is far more economical. Here's a look at the U.S.…
Exxon Mobil, Barrick Gold Tumble into Friday’s 52-Week Low Club
Chesapeake Energy, Southwestern Energy, Exxon Mobil, and Barrick Gold all posted new 52-week lows Friday.
Nike, American Express Lead DJIA Higher Friday
Nike, American Express, General Electric, and Microsoft were among the leading DJIA gainers on Friday.
US Oil Rig Count Skyrockets by 26, Crude Price Tumbles Below $59
The U.S. land-based oil rig count soared by 26 this week even as production has reached multi-decade highs. Prices are going to take a beating.
Waymo, Uber Settle Lawsuit With Equity, No Cash
After a week of testimony, Alphabet's Waymo subsidiary and ride-hailing service Uber have settled a lawsuit related to trade secrets Waymo alleges were stolen by a departing employee and passed on to Uber.
Online Sales of Luxury Goods Growing
Online sales of luxury items are growing as concerns about fake products recede and younger consumers hunt for "affordable luxury" goods.
Can Trump Administration Deliver the Coal and Boost FirstEnergy?
The U.S. Department of Energy is reportedly considering a maneuver to save some coal-fired power plants threatened with closures.
2018 Data Breach Pace Slows
A total of 141 data breaches have occurred so far in 2018, down about 11% from the total for the same period in 2017.
Newell Brands in Proxy Fight With Activist Investor Starboard Value
Activist investor Starboard Value has notified Newell Brands that the firm will nominate a full slate of 10 candidates to replace the Newell board at the company's next annual meeting.
General Electric, Chesapeake Energy Slide into Thursday’s 52-Week Low Club
General Electric, Chesapeake Energy, Weatherford International, and Barrick Gold all posted new 52-week lows Thursday.
General Electric, Boeing Tank the DJIA Thursday
General Electric, Boeing, Intel, and American Express posted the largest losses among the Dow 30 stocks on a day when the DJIA lost around 900 points (3.55%).
Congress Plans Sale of 100 Million Barrels of US Petroleum Reserve
The federal budget deal struck Wednesday includes the sale of 100 million barrels of the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The sales won't begin until 2022.
America’s Most Unequal Cities
Income inequality is not just a national issue, but a local one as well. A new report from the Brookings Institution identifies the most unequal cities and metro areas in the United States.