9 Home Improvement Projects That Will Pay Off the Most in 2017
The nine 2017 home improvement projects that will provide the highest resale value.
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Oil Rig Count Slips, Hedge Funds Maintain Long Positions
US rig count fell by six last week, the first week-over-week decline since last September, according to the Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
Marijuana Price Rises 2% to $1,568 a Pound
Wholesale marijuana price rose more than 2% last week, while the average U.S. price per gram fell by nearly a dollar.
Macy’s, DryShips Tumble into Friday’s 52-Week Low Club
Macy's, DryShips, V.F. Corporation, and Himax Technologies sank to new 52-week lows on Friday.
Wal-Mart, United Technologies Weigh on DJIA Friday
Walmart, United Technologies, DuPont, and McDonald's weight on Dow Jones Industrial Average Friday.
Which Privately Held Firms Have a Bright Outlook for 2017?
2017 outlook for privately held firms in the on-demand food business, the cheap smartphone business and marijuana-related businesses.
Can NFL Help National Painkiller Epidemic?
Can the NFL take a strong stand against the use of opioids and the damage these painkillers cause without first cleaning up its own behavior?
Netflix 40 Times More Popular Than Porn in Hotel Rooms
Porn no longer pays off for hotels. Just 1% of occupied hotel rooms order a paid on-demand video, compared with 40% of occupied rooms that stream Netflix videos.
Wells Fargo Earnings Helped by Loan Growth, Higher Interest Rates
Wells Fargo reported mixed fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year results before markets opened Friday morning.
Does SpiceJet’s $23 Billion Order for 205 Boeing Jets Change Anything?
Boeing's Friday morning announcement of a significant order from India's SpiceJet was expected; the size of the order was not.
DryShips, Vista Outdoor Drop into Thursday’s 52-Week Low Club
DryShips, Vista Outdoor, Himax Technologies, and Nielsen post new 52-week lows on Thursday.
Disney, Microsoft Lead DJIA Drop Thursday
Disney, Microsoft, Pfizer, and Intel lead DJIA to lower close on Thursday.
Is Williams Companies Really Simplifying Its Business?
Whenever an energy pipeline company says it is taking an action in order to simplify its structure, a wise investor prepares for complexity.
Why McDonald’s Wants to Sell a Big Stake in Its Japan Business
Had it not been for a solid fourth quarter, the world's largest fast-food company likely would have shown no year-over-year profit growth. Now McDonald's reportedly is currently seeking bids for a "significant stake" in…
Natural Gas Price Pops on Larger-Than-Expected Inventory Drop
The EIA reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased more than expected for the week ending January 6.
How Much Does a Boeing 747 Cost: 2017 May See Last Flight on US Carriers
Boeing's iconic 747 jumbo jet may make its last flight for a US carrier in 2017.
America’s 400 Richest Taxpayers Could Get $7 Million Tax Cuts If ACA Is Repealed
Obamacare repeal would add $7 million to the annual income of America's 400 richest taxpayers.
Boeing Gets Some Good News From India; Airbus Not So Much From Emirates
Boeing is about to snag a $10 billion order from India's SpiceJet, while Airbus may have some concerns with Emirates.
Falling Short Interest in 3D Printing Stocks Continues
Short interest during the two-week period ending December 30 fell on all four 3D printing stocks we follow.
Short Sellers Get Selective in Solar, Alt Energy Stocks
Short interest moves among solar and alternative energy stocks were mixed during the two-week reporting period that ended on December 30.