Amazon Promotes Fire Tablet for New Year
Amazon.com is promoting its Fire tablets with a heading of "All New," which was true some months ago and is technically true today.
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Paul Ausick
Oil Rig Count Drops 2 as First US Export Cargo Sails
In the period ended December 31, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States totaled 536, according to the Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
Marijuana Price Rises 2% to $2,030
For the week ended Friday, January 1, the spot price index for a pound of cannabis increased by about 2%.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
December 31, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 65 equities making new 52-week lows today. SeaDrill Ltd. (NYSE: SDRL) dropped about 2.1% on Thursday to post a new 52-week low of…
The 4 Stocks Sank the DJIA on Thursday
December 31, 2015: Markets opened lower on Thursday as energy stocks got a lift from higher crude oil prices, but technology, telecom, and consumer staples traded lower on the last trading day of what…
Lockheed Martin Awarded $1 Billion for C-130J Airlifters
Lockheed Martin has announced that it has been awarded a second multiyear contract to deliver 78 C-130J Super Hercules airlifters to various branches of the U.S. government.
Commercial Jet Orders to Close 2015 Sharply Below 2014
The Airbus and Boeing total of 1,750 net new orders in 2015, more than 1,000 fewer than the 2014 total of 2,888.
Natural Gas Price Holds After Larger Withdrawal, Swelling Inventory
The EIA reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased more than expected for the week ending December 25.
North American Automakers’ 2015 Production Near a Record 18 Million
According to WardsAuto, total North American vehicle production will increase from nearly 18 million units in 2015 to more than 18 million units in 2016.
Conoco, NuStar Load US Crude for First Export in 40 Years
ConocoPhillips and NuStar Energy announced on Wednesday that they are loading what they believe to be the first export shipment of U.S. crude in 40 years.
November Air Cargo Volume Drops for First Time in More Than 2 Years
Air cargo volume declined by 0.9% year-over-year in November, the first time monthly volume has fallen in two and a half years, according to WorldACD Market Data.
Amazon Promotes Prime Now With $10 Discount
Now that Amazon.com apparently has changed the way consumers buy things, the company seems intent on conquering delivery services as well.
Airbus Delays First A320neo Delivery
Airbus said Wednesday that the first A320neo will be handed over to Lufthansa by the end of January 2016.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
December 30, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 42 equities making new 52-week lows today. SeaDrill Ltd. (NYSE: SDRL) dropped about 6.9% on Wednesday to post a new 52-week low…
The 4 Stocks That Sank the Dow on Wednesday
December 30, 2015: Markets opened lower on Wednesday following international markets that also traded lower today. Crude oil prices dipped following a Tuesday report that U.S. inventories increased last week, and then prices really…
SunEdison Pays Off $336 Million Note 5 Years Early
SunEdison reported the extinguishment of $336 million in 3.75% guaranteed exchangeable senior secured notes and the acquisition of a stake in solar power plants from Dominion Resources.
Average US Broadband Speed Doubled in 2014
An FCC report indicates that from September 2013 to September 2014, the maximum advertised broadband download speed rose from about 37 megabits per second (Mbps) to 72 Mbps.
November Pending Home Sales Slip, Remain on Pace for Best Sales Since 2006
The National Association of Realtors Wednesday morning released its data on pending sales of existing homes for November.
Crude Oil Price Slides on Big Inventory Increase
U.S. commercial crude inventories increased by more than 2 million barrels last week, according to the EIA.
Another Day, Another Slew of Deals at Best Buy
By now you'd think that Best Buy would have run out of things to sell at steep discounts. The retailer has kicked off its "New Year. New Gear" promotion.