5 Reasons to Buy a Home During the Holiday Season
Shopping for a new home during the holidays could result in a better experience and a better result. Here are five reasons why.
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General Electric Sinks Further as DJIA’s Worst Performing Stock
GE shares sank again last week following the announcement of a 50% dividend cut and additional details about a strategic plan to sell some $20 billion in assets.
Boeing Remains Best Dow Stock on Boost From Dubai Orders
Boeing widened its lead last week as the best performing stock among the 30 equities that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average. No big surprise with nearly $50 billion in new airplane orders.
Kinder Morgan, Grupo Televisa Clamber into Friday’s 52-Week Low Club
Kinder Morgan, Real Industry, Grupo Televisa, and ReWalk all posted new 52-week lows on Friday.
Walmart, Intel Lead DJIA Lower Friday
Walmart, Intel, Coca-Cola, and United Technologies were the poorest performing DJIA stocks on Friday.
US Oil Rig Count Steady, Crude Price Slips Less Than 1% for the Week
There was no change to the U.S. count of land-based oil rigs this week. The count of rigs drilling for natural gas rose by eight, however, helping keep a lid on prices.
Volkswagen Accelerates Electric Car Effort With $40 Billion Investment
Volkswagen on Friday announced strategic commitments totaling some $82.5 billion in electric cars and other new technologies as the company maps a strategic direction for the future.
2017 Data Breaches Approach 1,200 Incidents
Nearly 1,200 data breaches have been reported so far this year to the Identity Theft Resource Center, already above last year's record total. Whoever said crime doesn't pay never took a look at the…
Why Moody’s Cut GE Debt Ratings
Moody's Investors Services has cut its rating on GE senior unsecured debt by one notch to A2 based on the struggling industrial giant's many challenges.
October Housing Starts Up Sharply as Rebuilding Begins
October housing starts rose nearly 14% month over month according to the latest report from the Census Bureau. Rebuilding has taken hold in the South as Americans rebuild following the summer's hurricanes.
Daimler Sues Amazon Over Fake Mercedes-Benz Wheel Caps
Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler has filed suit in Los Angeles federal district court alleging that Amazon is selling fake Daimler products, knows about the fakes, and takes no serious action to stop the sales.
Tesla Unwraps Semi, New Roadster, No Mention of Model 3
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company's semi Thursday evening, along with a bonus new Tesla Roadster.
Are Fuel-Efficiency Standards Really Driving Vehicle Prices Higher?
Automakers have long argued that increased fuel-economy standards and lower emissions combine to add costs to new vehicles that put those cars and trucks out of many consumers' price range. That may not be…
The End Is Near for the Airbus A380
The Dubai Air Show has apparently concluded without a new deal between Airbus and Emirates airline for some number of new A380 superjumbo jets. Airbus may be better off with the failure.
Natural Gas Price Ticks Higher on Storage Withdrawal
The U.S. domestic natural gas supply dipped by 18 billion cubic feet last week, slightly above expectations. Prices moved just a shade higher after the report.
51 Million Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving
Some 51 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving. Traffic will be heavy and here are some times on what will be the worst times and places to be…
Ford October European Sales Maintain Volume, Share Lead Over Fiat Chrysler
October new car registrations in the European Union rose nearly 6% year over year and reversed a 3% year-over-year decline posted in September.
25 Busiest Airports During Thanksgiving Holiday
The Thanksgiving holiday is the busiest time of year for airlines and airports. The closer the holiday gets, the more expensive tickets become. Then there are the crowds.
How Walmart Earnings Beat Estimates
Walmart beat consensus estimates for third-quarter earnings per share and revenues and the retailing giant raised earnings guidance for the full fiscal year.
Has Peltz Beaten P&G and Gained Board Seat?
The preliminary count of Procter & Gamble proxies from last month's voting indicate that activist investor Nelson Peltz has won a board seat by an unbelievably tiny margin.