Mortgage Loan Rates Fall to 10-Month Lows
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday morning that applications for new mortgages rose last week as mortgage loan rates matched a 10-month low.
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Qualcomm, Viacom Dive into Tuesday’s 52-Week Low Club
Teva Pharmaceuticals, Qualcomm, Viacom, and Avon all posted new 52-week lows Tuesday.
United Technologies, Travelers Sink the DJIA on Tuesday
United Technologies, Travelers, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan led the DJIA lower on Tuesday.
Would You Rather Have a New iPhone or a Higher Credit Score?
Would you pay $1,000 or more for the new iPhone? WalletHub surveyed U.S. consumers recently and got a surprising answer to that question.
New 2018 Nissan Leaf EV Has Arrived
Nissan unveils its new 2018 all-electric Leaf later Tuesday. The company has revealed few details about the new Leaf, but its range is expected to rise moderately while it's price remains relatively stable.
Failure to Raise Debt Ceiling Could Cost US Top Debt Rating — Perhaps Forever
In order to make the next required payment on the national debt, Congress needs to lift the debt ceiling above its current level of $19.81 trillion by the end of this month.
CoreLogic July Home Price Index Jumps Nearly 7%
U.S. home prices rose more than 6% year over year in July, according to the latest report from CoreLogic. The states of Washington and Utah saw the biggest jumps.
Boeing Claims Victory in Subsidy Case; Airbus Disagrees
The World Trade Organization has reversed a ruling against Boeing in a trade case brought by the European Union that incentives valued at $8.7 billion to the U.S. plane maker violated international trade agreements.
United Technologies Pulls the Trigger on $30 Billion Deal for Rockwell Collins
The widely anticipated acquisition of Rockwell Collins by United Technologies was announced late Monday.
Have You Ever Heard of Amazon’s Treasure Truck?
About a year and a half ago, Amazon kicked out a program it calls its Treasure Truck. The program is now available in 11 U.S. cities and we'd never heard of it. Had you?
Energy Sector Recovery From Harvey Still Bumpy
The path back to normal operations following tropical storm Harvey is neither straight nor smooth. Floodwater continues to be a problem in some places, while others are getting operations restarted.
Fiat Chrysler Brands Rolled Snake Eyes in August
Fiat Chrysler posted weak sales on all its car brands in the month of August. The company makes too many car models no one wants and too few SUVs and crossovers that people do…
Cities Where Robots Are Taking Jobs
The impact of robots and automation across the U.S. economy varies widely by city, state and region. Where robot use is heaviest it can account for a non-trivial number of workers.
IPO News This Week: Roku Files for $100 Million Offering
The IPO market continues to be dormant next week. The big news from last week is that Roku, a maker of streaming video devices, has filed for a $100 million IPO.
Texas Oil & Gas Industry Recovering From Harvey
Oil & gas production, refining, and transportation are resuming in south and east Texas as floodwaters recede and facilities are checked for damage. Here's the latest rundown on progress.
North Korea: Country and Military by the Numbers
North Korea has conducted its first nuclear test in a year and claims that the underground blast was a hydrogen bomb. If true, that would mark a big step forward in the country's development…
Boeing Tightens Grip as DJIA’s Best Performer in 2017
Boeing continues its run as the top-performing Dow stock of 2017 after the company was awarded a five-year defense contract worth $324 million.
General Electric, Dow’s Worst Stock of 2017, Eyes Cost-Cutting
GE stock added more than 2% last week, but the industrial giant hasn't given up its place as the worst performing Dow Jones Industrial Average stock for the year to date.
Toyota RAV4 Sales Surge as Crossover Sales Continue Strength
Toyota's RAV4 compact SUV has replaced the midsize Camry as the company's best-selling vehicle in the United States. The country's appetite for SUVs and crossovers continues to grow.
7 Home Improvement Projects to Do Before Summer Ends
The end of summer could be a good time to complete a project that you didn't have time for earlier. It's also a good time to look for lower prices on summer gear closeout…