Amazon Memory Chip Scam May Destroy Consumer Data, Photos
Despite a reported effort to fight counterfeit products on its vast retail site, Amazon.com continues to be slow to respond to reports of counterfeit items listed for sale.
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OPEC Cuts Are Lifting Gas Pump Prices
The price of gasoline on Monday morning was up six cents compared with last week's pump price for a gallon of regular gasoline.
Chesapeake Energy Reaches $2 Billion in Asset Sales for 2016
Chesapeake Energy has announced that it is selling some $450 million in assets in one of two sales of properties the company holds in the Haynesville shale play of northern Louisiana. The buyer was…
Does Under Armour’s Deal with MLB Change Anything?
Athletic gear maker Under Armour announced Monday morning that it has signed a 10-year agreement with Major League Baseball to be the league's official uniform provider.
Italy’s Economy by the Numbers
Voters in Italy on Sunday soundly rejected proposed changes to the country's constitution that supporters, including Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, said would streamline the country's legislature and make Italy more competitive.
OPEC Agreement Continues to Push Oil Prices Higher
Given the encouragement rising oil prices have on U.S. producers and the historical difficulty OPEC has had enforcing quotas, and there is sufficient reason to rein in the current enthusiasm for crude.
Marijuana News Roundup: The ‘Trump-Effect’ Hits Cannabis-Related IPO
Last Thursday, a company named Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (NYSE: IIPR) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The initial public offering (IPO) from the company was the first on the NYSE for…
IPO Market Heats Up for First Week of December
Only one of two proposed initial public offerings (IPOs) was completed last week, getting the post-Thanksgiving IPO market off to a slow start. That should change this week, with seven companies on the IPO…
Another Boost on the Way for Boeing’s Defense Division?
If the Navy can make a strong argument to the Congress and the Trump administration, the appropriation needed to buy Super Hornets could be included in the fiscal year 2018 budget.
Oil Rig Count Rises by 3, Hedge Funds Punt Ahead of OPEC Meeting
In the week ended December 2, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States rose to 477, according to the latest Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
Marijuana Price Dips to $1,442 a Pound
For the week ended Friday, December 2, the spot price index for a pound of cannabis decreased by more than 1%, according to the analysts at Cannabis Benchmarks.
Boosting Your Credit Score in 5 Easy Steps
If your credit score doesn't top 740, you'll want to do some things to push it up. That level divides the best qualified lenders from the rest of the pack.
US Approves Norwegian Air License, Puts a Smile on Boeing’s Face
After a delay of nearly three years, the U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a license for Norwegian Air Shuttle's Ireland-based unit to fly to and from the United States.
Coty, Fitbit Fall into Friday’s 52-Week Low Club
December 2, 2016: Here are four stocks trading with relatively heavy volume among 74 equities making new 52-week lows in Friday’s session. On the NYSE, advancers led decliners by about 8 to 7 and…
Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar Lead DJIA Down Friday
December 2, 2016: Markets opened mixed Friday as the blue chips that have been rising steadily showed some weakness. Among S&P’s 11 sectors, real-estate posted the largest gain and financials posted the largest loss.…
Can Pandora Find a Buyer This Time?
Last April activist investor Keith Meister sent a letter to Pandora Media Inc. (NYSE: P) on behalf of Corvex Management urging the company to seek an acquisition. Pandora paid no attention. In July Pandora…
Cold Weather Next Week a Boon for Retailers
A blast of cold weather is expected to begin marching across the country next week. That is good news for retailers still well-stocked with cold-weather gear.
5 Good Reasons to Shop for a Home in December
While many Americans spend the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads, there are others who focus on getting a good deal on a new home.
Americans to Add $103 Billion to Personal Debt This Holiday Season
Overall, Americans will add more than $103 billion to their debt on holiday spending this year, according to a recent survey.
October Air Cargo Volume Rises
Air cargo volume increased by more than 6% year over year in October, on top of a 5% increase posted in September, according to data reported Friday.