Marijuana Weekly News Roundup
The states of Oregon and Colorado have taken steps to control the use of pesticides in cultivation of medicinal and recreational marijuana. In Oregon new rules take effect in June 2016, and in Colorado…
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Marijuana Price Ticked Down Last Week to $1,729
For the week ended Friday, November 20, the spot price index for a pound of cannabis decreased by about 1%.
Oil Rig Count Slips by 10; Hedge Funds Boost Short Positions
In the week ended November 20, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States totaled 564, according to the Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
77% of Americans Visited a Google Website in October
More than 77% of all Americans visited a Google site in October, and more than 54% of all Americans viewed a video at a Google site.
Biotech Industry Study Reports Big Gains in M&A, IPOs
Consulting firm BDO USA's "2015 BDO Biotech Briefing" examined recent annual report filings of stocks included on the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index.
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
November 20, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 115 equities making new 52-week lows today. SunEdison Inc. (NYSE: SUNE) posted a new low on Friday. Shares dropped nearly 11% to…
The 4 Stocks That Boosted the DJIA on Friday
November 20, 2015: Markets opened higher on Friday with the consumer discretionary sector leading the charge on the strength of Thursday afternoon’s announcement from Nike. Overnight markets in Asia and Europe had little influence…
Tesla Launches Voluntary Recall of 90,000 Cars Over Seat Belt Issue
Tesla notified customers of 90,000 Model S sedans that it wants them to bring their cars in for an inspection of a front seat belt bolt that may be improperly connected.
Detroit Three Automakers to See Hike in Hourly Labor Costs
United Auto Workers union members approved a new labor contract with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) after rejecting it once. The union’s membership at both Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and General Motors…
How Far Can Chesapeake Stock Fall?
It seems that not a week goes by unless we see Chesapeake Energy post another new low, due in part to its long-term debt and liabilities.
Abercrombie & Fitch Doubles Profit, Cautious on Q4
Abercrombie & Fitch reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Friday.
Study Argues Air Force Should Double Order for New Bombers
A new study claims the Air Force requires an advanced bomber fleet of 200 new planes — good news for Northrop Grumman.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
November 19, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 100 equities making new 52-week lows today. Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) dropped 12% on Thursday to post a new 52-week low…
The 4 Stocks Buoyed the Dow on Thursday
November 19, 2015: Markets opened mixed on Thursday with the DJIA held down solidly by an announced guidance cut from UnitedHealth Group. The tech sector kept the Dow and the Nasdaq Composite afloat today,…
Data Breach in Georgia Adds 6 Million Records to Yearly Count
The latest account from the Identity Theft Resource Center reports that there has been a total of 669 data breaches recorded through November 18, 2015, and that nearly 182 million records have been exposed.
Top Q3 Equity Purchases and Sales of Top 50 Hedge Funds
It's no big secret that hedge funds had a rocky third quarter. However that did not stop them from adding certain equities to their holdings in hopes of boosting their returns.
Best and Worst Car Insurance Deals
Among the many considerations new-car buyers take into account is how much they will have to pay to keep their new vehicle on the road. Included in that calculation ought to be the cost of insuring…
Thanksgiving Weekend to See 136 Million Shoppers
Over the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, nearly 134 million Americans went shopping. That number is forecast to rise to nearly 136 million this year.
Natural Gas Price Bounces Around Following Inventory Addition
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks increased less than expected for the week ending November 13.
August Cash Home Sales Highest in Miami, Philadelphia
In August of 2015, cash sales comprised 31.7% of all home sales, down from 34.9% in August of 2014, marking the 32nd consecutive year-over-year monthly decline. Cash sales rose by 0.8 percentage points compared…