Google Visits Hit 242 Million in May
Out of a total audience of about 256 million unique U.S. Internet users, fully 95% visited a property owned by Google in May. That is an astounding number.
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Paul Ausick
Illinois State Government Cannot Find a Bank to Handle Marijuana Cash
As of last Wednesday, the state of Illinois has been unable to find a bank to handle the its tax and fee collections from the medical marijuana industry.
Marijuana Price Unchanged Last Week
For the week ended Friday, June 19, the spot price index for a pound of cannabis remained essentially flat near $1,700.
Hedge Funds Cut Exposure to Oil as Drilling Rig Count Slips
In the week ended June 19, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States dropped to 631, according to the latest Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
ThinkstockJune 19, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 40 equities making new 52-week lows today. Chesapeake Energy Inc. (NYSE: CHK) dropped about 2.7% on Friday to post a fourth consecutive new 52-week low…
The 4 Stocks That Sank the Dow on Friday
thinkstockJune 19, 2015: Markets opened mixed on Friday with biotechs boosting the Nasdaq Composite to the upside at the bell. That did not last long, however, and all three major indexes sank lower all…
Boeing 757 Flies Cross-Country on Green Diesel Fuel Blend
Boeing's ecoDemonstrator 757 flew from Seattle to Langley, Va., earlier this week using green diesel fuel provided by Diamond Green Diesel.
India Displaces Japan as World’s Third Largest Oil Importer
India has passed Japan to become the world’s third largest oil importer behind the United States and China.
A Third of Pay-TV Subscribers May Cut the Cord
According to the latest report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, subscription-TV companies are tied with Internet service providers for the lowest customer satisfaction score among all industries.
CarMax Needs to Figure Out How to Compete With New Car Dealers
CarMax reported first-quarter 2016 results before markets opened Friday morning, and shares fell in premarket trading.
How Much Better Does Red Hat Have to Perform?
Red Hat reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2016 results after markets closed Thursday night.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
ThinkstockJune 18, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 38 equities making new 52-week lows today. Chesapeake Energy Inc. (NYSE: CHK) dropped about 1.7% on Thursday to post a third consecutive new 52-week low…
The 4 Stocks That Dominated the DJIA on Thursday
thinkstockJune 18, 2015: Markets opened higher on Thursday based on the FOMC’s decision to leave interest rates alone and generally good economic data reported early this morning. A weaker dollar also helped push up…
What PBF Gets With Its Purchase of Louisiana Refinery From Exxon, PdVSA
PBF Energy has agreed to purchase Chalmette Refining from co-owners Exxon Mobil and Petróleos de Venezuela.
What Fitbit IPO Means for Apple Watch
The initial public offering (IPO) of wearable fitness device maker Fitbit went out the door Thursday morning with an opening price of $31.34 per share.
Natural Gas Price Ticks Lower on Inventory Build
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks increased by 89 billion cubic feet for the week ending June 12.
Would Alcoa or Century Be Interested in Acquiring Noranda?
Noranda Aluminum announced Thursday morning that it has hired Morgan Stanley as an advisor to the company as it evaluates strategic alternatives.
Why Rite Aid Earnings Disappointed Investors
Rite Aid reported disappointing first-quarter fiscal 2016 results before markets opened Thursday morning due to acquisition costs.
Airbus Adds 100 to New Plane Orders to Win Paris Air Show Race
There was no way that Airbus was going to lose the horse race for the most orders taken at the Paris show. This is the company’s home field.
Profit Feeling Some Pressure at Pier 1
Pier 1 Imports reported inline first-quarter fiscal 2016 earnings before after markets closed Wednesday.