Oil Rig Count Slips by 3; Natural Gas Rigs Decline by 6
In the period ended December 23, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States totaled 538, according to the Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
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How Much Does an Airbus A380 Cost?
The commercial aircraft division of Airbus has not received a new order for its double-decked, four-engined superjumbo A380 in more than two years.
Marijuana Price Slips 2% to $2,001
For the week ended Friday, December 25, the spot price index for a pound of cannabis decreased by about 2% from the prior week to $2,001.
The 4 Stocks That Buoyed the DJIA on Thursday
December 24, 2015: Markets opened mixed on Thursday after thin trading and little movement in both Europe and Asia. The report on U.S. jobless claims was better than expected, but weakness in some energy…
Volkswagen to Begin European Recall in January
The first part of Volkswagen's nightmare may be behind it, but the second part is just about to begin. How does the company fix the 11 million vehicles?
Janney Likes SunEdison Update, but Says Risk Still ‘Elevated’
The analysts at Janney have reviewed SunEdison's latest presentation and concluded that "the update should serve to calm liquidity fears, and allow the share price to continue to work higher."
Natural Gas Price Steady on Forecast for Colder Weather
U.S. natural gas stocks decreased by less than expected in the week ending December 18, according to the EIA.
SunEdison Seeks New $650 Million Credit Facility
SunEdison said it has been in talks to obtain a new $650 million credit facility. In premarket trading, the stock is up about 4% on the report.
Boeing Boosts Annual Order Total, on Path for Record Deliveries
Boeing has added a total of 166 net new orders, bringing its net total for 2015 to 743 passenger jets.
Best Buy Touts Store Pickup on Final Shopping Day Before Christmas
Although Best Buy continues to offer big savings on many items, the Christmas Eve promotion is all about getting that last-minute gift into a consumer's hands by the time stores close.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
December 23, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 21 equities making new 52-week lows today. Bed, Bath and Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) dropped about 6.5% on Wednesday to post a…
The 4 Stocks That Propelled the DJIA Higher on Wednesday
December 23, 2015: Markets opened higher for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, once again following rising prices for crude oil. The mood brightened even more following the big drawdown on U.S. oil inventories…
2015 Data Breaches Closing in on Last Year’s Record
The latest account from the Identity Theft Resource Center reports that a total of 766 data breaches have been recorded through December 22, 2015, and nearly 178 million records have been exposed.
New Home Sales Up 4.3% in November
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported Wednesday morning that sales of new homes increased less than expected in November.
Meet the (Streaming) Beatles
Apple's streaming service, Apple Music, is one of nine streaming services that are expected to have the Beatles catalog available beginning on Christmas Eve.
Crude Oil Price Pops on Huge Inventory Drop
U.S. commercial crude inventories decreased by almost 6 million barrels last week, according to the EIA.
China Southern Snubs Boeing, Buys 10 Wide-Body Jets From Airbus
China Southern Airlines announced Wednesday morning that it had signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 10 A330-300 airplanes that carry a list price of about $227.4 million each.
OPEC Expects $95 Oil in 2040
The last time the price of a barrel of OPEC crude stood at $95 was in the summer of 2014. The next time the price will reach that level is 25 years from now,…
Mortgage Loan Rates Inched Higher Last Week
Mortgage loan rates increased last week on fixed-rate loans and decreased slightly on adjustable-rate loans.
Amazon Rolls Out Array of Deals on Electronics Gear
Judging by the volume of promotional emails this shopping season, consumer electronics appears to offer a lot of bang for the buck. And nowhere does the list of electronics gear available at sale prices…