Why Jefferies Upgraded Dow Chemical, DuPont to Buy
Analysts at Jefferies announced Monday morning that they had boosted their rating on both Dow Chemical and DuPont to Buy as prospects for the companies' merger brighten.
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Oil Industry Conference Begins Amid Changing Times
The average fuel-economy rating of new cars sold in February was unchanged month-over-month at 25.1 mpg. A major oil industry conference, CERAWeek, also kicks off in Houston Monday.
Ford Tests Stratasys 3D Printing for Prototyping, Customization
Ford has begun testing the use of a 3D printer from Stratasys to speed the development of prototype and customized vehicle parts.
IPO Life After Snap Includes 2 New Offerings in Coming Week
Two IPOs are scheduled to hit the market next week, though neither is another $3.4 billion Snap IPO. One is a women's apparel retailer and the other is an IT firm that sells to…
Buffett’s Real Estate Investment Offers Tips to Homeowners
Warren Buffett is selling his beach house in Laguna Beach, California, for $11 million. He paid $150,000 for the house in 1971.
Apple Is Dow’s Best Performing Stock in 2017
Apple remains the top gainer for the year to date among the DJIA's 30 stocks. The company's market cap has risen to $733 billion.
Exxon Mobil Dow’s Biggest Loser To-Date in 2017
Exxon Mobil Corp. remains the Dow Jones Industrial Average's worst performing stock of 2017, but the stock came back a little last week.
Marijuana News Roundup: Mixed Signals from Trump Administration on Pot Law Enforcement
Marijuana-related headlines this week include decriminalization in Israel, medical marijuana sales in Germany, and a possible softening of Attorney General Sessions' position on legal cannabis.
Jefferies Cuts 2017 Natural Gas Price Forecast, Changes Ratings on Producers
Analysts at Jefferies recently changed their ratings, price targets and earnings estimates for a number of oil and gas exploration and production companies. The firm also cut its estimated 2017 price for natural gas.
Home Improvement Projects That Can Cut Your Taxes
Some home improvement projects bring with them a side benefit — a federal income tax deduction. If you made any of these changes in 2016, you may be able to get a deduction or…
Oil Rig Count Rises by 7, Hedge Funds Reverse Course, Add Short Positions
The U.S. onshore rig count increased by two last week as the nation's producers added seven oil rigs and lost five natural gas rigs. Crude prices dropped by less than 2% last week.
Marijuana Price Skids 4% to $1,556 a Pound
The wholesale spot price of a pound of marijuana fell 4% last week and the national average retail price for a gram fell within a range of $21 to $4.
Target, Valeant Slide into Friday’s 52-Week Low Club
Target, Valeant, DryShips, and SeaDrill posted new 52-week lows on Friday.
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Hold DJIA Up on Friday
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Caterpillar, and Disney held DJIA a bit higher Friday.
Chevy Now Offers Unlimited Data Plan for Its Connected Cars
Chevrolet on Thursday announced an unlimited data plan costing $20 a month for its OnStar 4G LTE-equipped vehicles.
Why Mercedes-Benz Is Recalling 354,000 US Cars
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 354,000 vehicles sold in the United States to repair an electrical problem that could cause a fire.
Is Apple Losing the Music Streaming War?
Spotify announced Thursday that the Sweden-based streaming music company has now signed up 50 million paid subscribers.
Is It Too Late to Save the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may be in the agency's first fight for survival in its short history. And it may be losing the battle for Americans' hearts and minds.
Trials, Tribulations and Regrets of Buying a Home
Buying a home can throw up a surprising number of obstacles to a buyer. Primary among these is getting a mortgage. A new survey looks at the roadblocks, rejections and regrets of buying a…
How Costco Plans to Offset Falling Profit
Costco is raising membership fees beginning in June to offset falling profits and rising costs. Some 35 million members will be affected by the increase.