Average Gas Price Rising Across US
For the first time in 833 days, the price of gasoline is higher than it was on the same date a year earlier. The price per gallon dropped the most in Ohio and Michigan.
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Paul Ausick
Analysts Forecast Lower October New Car Sales
Automakers will be reporting new car sales for the month of October next Tuesday, November 1, and initial sales estimates are beginning to roll in.
San Francisco Best US City to Build Wealth
If you want to get rich, San Francisco is the top choice among U.S. cities to help you reach your goal. And by getting rich we don't mean just high income, but, more importantly,…
Rockwell Collins Earnings Just So-So, Spends $6.4 Billion on Acquisition
Rockwell Collins announced Sunday that it has agreed to acquire aircraft interior manufacturer B/E Aerospace in a deal with a total price tag of more than $8 billion.
Chesapeake Energy Analysts Change Their Tune
Chesapeake Energy shares dropped by more than 5% early Thursday as the company kicked off its first investor day presentation in two years. The downturn very likely resulted from the company's forecast for 2016…
7 IPOs on Calendar for Week of October 24
Three of last week's four initial public offering candidates succeeded in reaching the public markets, but only one had what we could call a positive experience.
America’s Most Stressed and Relaxed Cities
According to a recent study by the American Psychological Association, one in four Americans reports being highly stressed. The most-often cited sources of that stress are money — not enough — and work —…
Chevy Offers $11,000 Discount to Move Silverado
The past month or so has been the best time in eight years to buy a pickup — and it looks as if the time is getting even better.
Marijuana News Roundup: Status of Ballot Initiatives 2 Weeks Before Voting
Both Pew Research and Gallup have released survey results showing that most Americans favor legalization of marijuana. Pew had numbers out earlier this month that showed 57% of Americans favored legalization while a Gallup…
Is Now a Good Time to Shop for a Mortgage?
Shopping for a mortgage is not nearly as interesting (or as much fun) as shopping for a home, but it can be just as important as finding the right house.
First-Time Home Buyers Expected to Top 50% in 2017
Home sellers and buyers are already looking forward to next year, and that's probably a good thing, based on the results of a recent survey of prospective home buyers.
Rising Rig Count, Continuing Crude Glut Weighs on Price
The the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States has risen to 443, according to the latest Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
Marijuana Price Tumbles 9% to Year-to-Date Low of $1,466
For the week ended Friday, October 21, the spot price index for a pound of cannabis decreased nearly 9% to $1,466, according to Cannabis Benchmarks.
When Does ‘Too Much Oil’ Become the Problem?
Until about 2008 or so, discussion about the future price of crude oil was directed by the concept of peak oil. The discussion is now focused on the concept of peak demand.
UTC’s Role in Bombardier’s Decision to Shed 14,500 Jobs
Canadian commercial jet maker Bombardier announced Friday morning that it plans to cut an additional 7,500 jobs over the next two years.
UK Road Rage Study: Women Are Angrier
If someone were to tell you that women are angrier than men when they get behind the wheel of the cars, you might be a little skeptical. That's what science is for.
McDonald’s Profits Rise on Improved Same-Store Sales
McDonald's reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2016 results before markets opened Friday morning.
Honeywell Earnings Buoyed by Promises of 2017 Improvement
Honeywell International reported mixed third-quarter 2016 results before markets opened Friday morning.
Schlumberger Profits Up on Strong Margins, Light Revenues
Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB) reported third-quarter 2016 results after markets closed on Thursday. The oil field services firm reported adjusted diluted quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.25 on revenues of $7.02 billion. In…
Tractor Supply, Ascena Retail in Thursday’s 52-Week Low Club
October 20, 2016: Here are four stocks trading with relatively heavy volume among 52 equities making new 52-week lows in Thursday’s session. On the NYSE, decliners led advancers by more than 4 to 3…