The 2018 Home Buying Market
Buying a home is still a big part of the American dream. Here are some survey results that indicate just how big a part and for which Americans.
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Paul Ausick
How Does Starbucks Stack Up Against McDonald’s
Now that McDonald's has reported quarterly earnings, we've taken a look at how quarterly results and outlook compare to Starbucks.
November Home Prices Marching Higher: Case-Shiller
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index rose more than 6% in November, continuing a steady pace of year-over-year growth in home prices.
Apple Boosts Q4 Market Share in Key Markets: Kantar
Apple's decision to delay shipping its flagship iPhone X did not hurt the company's market share in the fourth quarter according to a report from researchers at Kantar. In fact, the delay helped.
Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan Combine to Lower Health Care Costs
Three of America's best-known companies are creating an independent company with the goal to reducing costs and improving healthcare services for their employees. Health insurers are taking a hit to their stock prices.
Pfizer Earnings, Guidance May Not Be Enough for Investors
Pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer beat quarterly and full-year expectations this morning, but the beats were small and the forecast for next year is not exhilarating.
Southwestern Energy, Range Resources Drop into Monday’s 52-Week Low Club
Southwestern Energy, Vereit, Colony NorthStar, and Range Resources all posted new 52-week lows Monday.
Caterpillar, Apple Sink the DJIA on Monday
Caterpillar, Apple, Chevron, and Coca-Cola led the DJIA to a lower close on Monday.
True or False: Apple Is Cutting iPhone X Production by 50%?
A report from Japan's Nikkei this morning that Apply is cutting this quarter's production of iPhone X in half may or may not come true. Here's a look at both sides.
US Gasoline Prices Show No Sign of Falling
Continued demand for crude oil and gasoline to export combined with unusually high demand for this time of year are keeping gasoline prices high.
Ballard Says It Expects Record Revenue, Rejects Short Seller Report
After getting torched last week following a short seller report, fuel cell maker Ballard announced some good news this morning that has regained a good bit of last week's share price loss.
Should the Federal Government Own the US 5G Network?
A weekend report that the Trump administration is considering nationalizing the yet-to-be built U.S. 5G network is a radical departure from business as usual. Could it really happen?
More Than 1500 Data Breaches in 2017, Up 45% Year Over Year
The number of data breaches in 2017 exceeded 1,500 according to the Identity Theft Resource Center and CyberScout data. That's a 45% year-over-year increase and easily a new record.
Ford China Head Departs After Just 5 Months on the Job
Ford's China CEO abruptly resigned Monday morning, effectively immediately. Jason Luo had been with the company only since September.
IPO News This Week: 9 Offerings Seeking $3.5 Billion
The IPO hot streak continues this coming week with 9 offerings seeking $3.5 billion following a week when another 9 companies raised $3.6 billion.
Ford Files Patent Application for a Stealth Police Car
Ford has filed a patent application for an autonomous (self-driving) police car. Is this something we really need?
Can California Beat Trump in the Fight over Vehicle Emissions?
On Friday California governor Jerry Brown signed an executive order setting a target of 5 million zero-emissions vehicles on California roads by 2030. The Trump administration and the auto industry are not going to…
Boeing Loses Trade Case That Seemed to Be in the Bag
In what can only be described as a stunning, last-minute reversal, the U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday voted that Boeing was not harmed when it lost a sale to Delta and that no…
Amazon HQ2 Promises Bonanza for Landlords
Now that Amazon has narrowed the list of cities it is still considering for its second headquarters, it's time to try to figure out the impact of adding 50,000 jobs on the chosen city.
Boeing DJIA’s Top 2018 Stock Despite Setback
Boeing has solidified its hold as the top-performing stock on the Dow Jones Industrial Average despite a setback late Friday afternoon.