Where Commodity Metal Prices Are Headed
On the EconoMonitor blog, two researchers from the IMF have posted a brief account of the commodity price downturn in both base metals and oil.
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Amazon Launches a Fire Storm
Not to be totally upstaged by last week's Apple product announcements, Amazon.com has launched a handful of new hardware products for its Amazon Fire brand.
Natural Gas Price Ticks Higher on Expected Addition to Inventory
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks increased as expected for the week ending September 11.
What Flat 2016 Earnings Mean for the Verizon Dividend
Shares of Verizon Communications were kicked around Thursday morning following a statement from the company's chief executive about 2016 earnings.
Housing Starts Slow in August After July Estimates Revised Down
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported Thursday morning that new housing starts in August rose less than expected.
Gas Prices Above $3 in 3 States
ThinkstockThe national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States Thursday morning was $2.302, nearly $1.07 a gallon below the price on the same day a year ago. In three…
Rite Aid Lowers Guidance After Profit Tumbles
Rite Aid reported mixed second-quarter fiscal 2016 results before markets opened Thursday morning.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockSeptember 16, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 46 equities making new 52-week lows today. United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) posted a new 52-week low on Wednesday. Shares dropped…
The 4 Stocks That Lifted the Dow on Wednesday
thinkstockSeptember 16, 2015: Markets opened higher again on Wednesday apparently anticipating no action by the Fed to raise interest money. The consumer price index dropped which also worked against a rate hike tomorrow. Crude…
Another Bidder in the Picture for Patriot Coal Assets
The twice-delayed auction for the assets of bankrupt Patriot Coal has attracted another potential bidder, according to the company’s attorney,
Big Oil Faces 20% Drop in 2015 Cash Flows
If Moody’s Investors Service is right, the world’s largest oil companies will experience a contraction of 20% in their cash flows in 2015.
Glencore Places $2.5 Billion in Share Offering
Glencore has placed a total of more than a billion new ordinary shares in the London-traded company with existing and new institutional shareholders, as well as certain company officials and employees.
Homebuilder Confidence Rises to Highest Level in Nearly 10 Years
The NAHB/Wells Fargo housing market index has remained above 50 since last July, following a sharp drop in the first half of 2014.
Crude Oil Price Dips on Jump in Gasoline Inventories
The U.S. Energy Information Administration says U.S. commercial crude inventories decreased by 2.1 million barrels last week.
Amazon Prime Members to Get Washington Post Free Trial
Amazon Prime members are to get six-month free trial subscriptions to the national digital edition of the Washington Post.
Boeing Teases First Look at Air Force Training Jet Concept
On Tuesday, Boeing let Defense News have an exclusive look at the company’s concept for the new T-X training jet for the U.S. Air Force.
FedEx Earnings Hit by Costs; Company Lowers Outlook
FedEx reported disappointing first-quarter fiscal 2016 results and lower guidance before markets opened Wednesday.
Mortgage Loan Rates Move Slightly as Applications Fall Sharply
Mortgage loan rate changes were mixed again last week according to the latest MBA report on mortgage applications.
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockSeptember 15, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 94 equities making new 52-week lows today. Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: HST) posted a new 52-week low on Tuesday. Shares…
The 4 Stocks That Boosted the Dow on Tuesday
thinkstockSeptember 15, 2015: Markets opened higher on Tuesday following early morning reports of an increase in retail sales and drops in both industrial production and in the Empire State manufacturing survey. Crude oil traded…