Disney, General Electric Push DJIA Higher Tuesday
Disney, GE, Chevron, and Exxon Mobil pushed the DJIA to a solid gain on the first trading day of 2018.
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Amazon Touts Prime Numbers
Amazon said Tuesday that its Amazon Prime subscription service shipped more than 5 billion items during 2017.
US Gasoline Prices Continue Rising as Cold Weather Hikes Demand
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose six cents last week to $2.49, its highest level in more than a month and up nearly 15% year over year.
How Fed Interest Rate Changes Will Affect Consumers in 2018
An expected three Fed interest rate hikes are on tap for 2018. If all three materialize they will affect how much a mortgage or car loan costs and how much interest you can earn…
iPhone X Availability to Reach Balance With Demand Mid-January
Apple's supply of iPhone X should reach balance with demand for the new phone by the middle of this month. And reports of iPhone production cuts are probably incorrect according to one analyst.
Amazon to Buy Target in 2018: Analyst
Venture capital firm Loup Ventures has predicted that e-commerce giant Amazon will acquire brick-and-mortar retailer Target in 2018.
CoreLogic November Home Price Index Soars 7% for Third Straight Month
For the third straight month, November home prices rose 7% year over year based on CoreLogic's home price index.
BP Says US Tax Changes to Cost $1.5 Billion in Q4
Oil giant BP said this morning that it expects to take a $1.5 billion one-time, non-cash charge related to the new U.S. tax law. The company also expects an unspecified longer-term benefit from the…
Gold at 3-Month High on Weaker Dollar
Gold traded at a three-month high early Tuesday morning, continuing its now eight-day run higher. The dollar, conversely, continues to decline. Is this all about to change?
Are Amazon’s Private-Label Brands Worth Keeping?
Amazon currently offers more than 45 private-label brands that are expected to generate just a small fraction of the company's estimated 2017 revenue total of around $177 billion. Are they worth the effort?
Should Apple Buy Netflix?
Now that Apple has an opportunity to repatriate some $250 billion from its overseas cash hoard, what should it do with the money? Buying Netflix should be on the table.
The 10 Largest Marijuana Companies
Six North American companies that participate in the legal marijuana market have market values above $1 billion. At this time last year there were just two.
IPO News This Week: Looking Ahead to 2018
There are no IPOs on the calendar for the first week of January, but there are some interesting IPO candidates in the weeks ahead. Here's our preview.
Amazon Looks to Squash Apple HomePod
Even though the holiday shopping season is behind us, Amazon continues to sell its Echo Dot at its holiday discount of 40%. That is not good news for Apple's coming HomePod.
This Nigerian Prince Now Lives in a Louisiana Jail
A Louisiana man has been arrested and charged with wire fraud and money laundering while posing as one of the internet's many Nigerian princes.
The Best 5 DJIA Stocks of 2017
While Boeing was easily the best performing Dow stock of 2017, there were four other top performers as well with gains ranging from about 43% to 70%. Can these winners keep going in 2018?
The Worst 5 DJIA Stocks of 2017
In a year that saw the Dow add more than 24%, 5 stocks posted share price declines ranging from 1% to 45%. How did that happen?
Boeing Flies High as DJIA’s Top Stock for 2017
Boeing has been the top-performing stock among the 30 equities in the Dow since mid-June. The stock gained nearly 90% for 2017, well ahead of its closest competitors for the title.
General Electric Is 2017’s Worst DJIA Stock in a Runaway
GE has been the worst performing Dow stock for nearly half of 2017. New CEO John Flannery's plan to turn the industrial giant around may work, but can it work quickly enough to attract…
What to Expect From the Marijuana Industry in 2018
Only one of the four states that approved marijuana sales for recreational use in November 2016 has so far launched those sales. California is due to begin legal sales on January 1 and that…