Should the Fed Add Financial Stability to Its Mandates?
Should the Federal Reserve replace its dual-mandate with a three-part mandate, adding financial stability to its existing mandates for price stability and maximum employment?
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Paul Ausick
Highway Fatality Rate Highest in Montana, Lowest in DC
At 55 miles per hour, the probability of a driver being killed in a car crash is about 35%. At 70 mph, the probability is about 95%.
155 Million Records Breached So Far in 2015
The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that there has been a total of 577 data breaches recorded through September 29, 2015, and that more than 155 million records have been exposed.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
ThinkstockOctober 1, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 267 equities making new 52-week lows today. United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) dropped about 6% on Thursday to post a new…
The 4 Stocks That Weighed on the DJIA Thursday
thinkstockOctober 1, 2015: Markets opened higher on Thursday after the morning report the new claims for unemployment benefits were nearly in-line with expectations and that continuing claims have reached a 15 year low. On…
10,000 More Ford F-150 Sales in September Than Last Year
Pickup truck sales in the United States posted a year-over-year gain in September for two of the Detroit Three automakers.
VW US Sales Up Slightly in September — Not Likely to Happen Again Soon
Volkswagen of America on Thursday released its U.S. sales figures for the month of September, and to some surprise, sales rose.
August New Construction Spending Up 14% Year Over Year
The U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday morning that construction spending in August increased more than expected.
Ford September Sales at 11-Year High on Trucks, SUVs
Ford SUVs posted their best September sales in 12 years, and the company said it posted its best September sales performance in 11 years.
GM September Sales Bounce Higher on Crossover Demand
General Motors posted total September U.S. sales of more than 251,000 vehicles, an increase of 12.5% compared with September 2014.
Natural Gas Price Hits New Low Before Storage Report
The EIA reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks increased less than expected for the week ending September 25.
Chrysler Sales at 15-Year High, but Rejected Union Contract Weighs
Sales rose 14% at Fiat Chrysler in September, the company's best September sales level since 2000.
How Apple Could Help Boeing Sell New Freighters
Cargolux, Europe's largest air freight carrier, said it is talking with Boeing about purchasing five new freighters for use in China.
What PBF Gets With Exxon’s Torrance Refinery
Exxon Mobil's troubled 155,000-barrel per day refinery in Torrance, Calif., is being sold to PBF Energy for $537.5 million.
American Express Kicks Off Deal With Sam’s Club
American Express announced Thursday morning that it has reached an agreement under which Sam’s Club stores will begin accepting Amex cards.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockSeptember 30, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 282 equities making new 52-week lows today. The Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) dropped about 8.5% on Wednesday to post a new 52-week…
The 4 Stocks That Dominated the Dow on Wednesday
thinkstockSeptember 30, 2015: Markets opened higher on Wednesday and the DJIA maintained a triple-digit point gain for the whole day. The ADP employment report was in-line with expectations and suggests no big surprises for…
Leveraged Loan Default Rates Could Reach 2% in 2015
In the month of August, the institutional leveraged loan market experienced five defaults, the most since March of 2014.
Why Williams Companies Is Undervalued Regardless of Merger
Analysts at Argus are "disappointed that the Williams board misjudged the opportunity to sell the company at a higher price earlier this year." No kidding.
Why 37,000 Ford F-150 Owners Got Recall Notices
Ford said Wednesday that it is recalling 37,000 of the new F-150s to correct a problem with the vehicle’s automatic braking system.