Fuel Economy Rating of New Cars Sold Ticks Down in August
New vehicles sold in the month of August averaged 25.3 miles per gallon, down a bit from July.
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US Drivers to Save $1.4 Billion on Gas This Labor Day
U.S. drivers can expect to save $1.4 billion over the coming Labor Day holiday weekend, because a gallon of gasoline cost about a buck more last year at this time.
Crude Oil Price Plunges After Huge Inventory Increase
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly petroleum status report showed that U.S. commercial crude inventories increased by 4.7 million barrels last week.
Half of Immigrant Households Use US Welfare Programs
Researchers found that 51% of households headed by an immigrant used at least one welfare program during 2012, compared with 30% of native households.
Big Media Stocks Collapse
Only a couple of the country’s biggest media firms have managed to eke out a share price gain this year, while most have experienced a sharp drop in their share prices.
Does Lifting the US Ban on Oil Exports Really Make a Difference?
The U.S. Energy Information Administration report on the impact of lifting the current ban on exporting U.S. crude has a little something for both sides of the argument.
Mortgage Loan Rates Mixed as Applications Rise Sharply
The Mortgage Bankers Association's latest report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week increase of more than 11 in the group’s seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending August 28.
Why This Massive Buyback Matters for H&R Block
H&R Block is no longer regulated as a savings and loan holding company, and the company said it would repurchase a total of $3.5 billion in stock in a buyback program.
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockSeptember 1, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 102 equities making new 52-week lows today. ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT) dropped nearly 5% on Tuesday to post a new 52-week low of…
The 4 Stocks That Tanked the DJIA on Tuesday
thinkstockSeptember 1 2015: Markets opened lower on Tuesday after a second consecutive low opening. Index futures were down on disappointing manufacturing data from China. After the opening bell U.S. data showed construction spending up…
Drones Now Available From Apple Store
They may not be iDrones, but they are certainly drones and Apple has begun selling them Tuesday through the Apple Store.
Ford F-150 Gaining Traction in Pickup Sales
Pickup truck sales in the United States rose year over year for all of the three U.S. automakers, but the big news appears to be coming from the long-time leader in pickup sales.
July Home Prices Post Negative Growth in Massachusetts, Mississippi
Home prices in the United States rose for the 41st consecutive month in July. Only Massachusetts and Mississippi posted negative home price appreciation for the month.
July New Construction Spending at 7-Year High
The U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday morning that construction spending in July increased less than economists predicted.
GM August Sales Slide as Cadillac, Chevy Brands Falter
General Motors posted total August U.S. sales of 270,480 vehicles, a decline of 0.7% compared with August 2014.
Ford August Sales at 9-Year High on Trucks, SUVs
Ford Motor on Tuesday reported a U.S. sales in August that were more than an estimate by analysts at Kelley Blue Book.
Chrysler Sales Up 2%; Company Recalls 207,000 Jeep Cherokees
Year over year, sales rose at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in August to the company's best August sales level since 2002.
Senators Demand Budget Review for B-3, Warn on KC-46A
The U.S. Senate has barely resumed its deliberations after a month-long recess and already the U.S. Air Force and two of its major programs are taking more heat.
Merger Costs Hammer Dollar Tree Earnings, Boost Revenues
Dollar Tree reported mixed second-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Tuesday morning, due to acquisitions-related costs.
Eggs, Meat Prices Fall in July
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its preliminary report on July farm prices Monday afternoon.