Denver, Miami, Dallas Surge in Home Price Gains
Denver, Miami and Dallas saw the largest home price gains in the United States, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller home price index.
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Consumer Confidence Leaps in February
The Conference Board reported Tuesday morning that its consumer confidence index for the month of March rose to 101.3 from 98.8 in February.
US Pumps 8.7 Million Barrels of Oil a Day in 2014, Most Ever
Crude oil production in the United States rose 16.2% per day in 2014, the largest year-over-year increase since 1940.
The 52-Week Low Club for Monday
ThinkstockMarch 30, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 71 equities making new 52-week lows today. Vale SA (NYSE: VALE) dropped about 1.4% on Monday to post a new 52-week low of $5.59 after closing…
The 4 Stocks That Lifted the DJIA on Monday
thinkstockMarch 30, 2015: Markets opened higher on Monday on news that China may loosen lending requirements on second homes and last week’s comments by Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen that the Fed will act cautiously…
Meat Prices Fall in February
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its preliminary report on February farm prices Monday afternoon.
Why Chesapeake Is Doing Even Worse Than Oil and Gas Peers
Chesapeake is between a rock and hard place. It needs to sell assets to help it reduce its debt, but it needs the assets to replace extracted reserves.
Pending Home Sales Jump 3% in February
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Monday morning released its data on pending sales of existing homes for February.
How First Solar Can Keep Its Stellar Stock Gains Going
Since late February when First Solar and SunPower announced their intention to create a joint venture yieldco, First Solar's shares are up about 21%.
Yemen, Iran and the Price of Crude
When the Saudi Arabian Air Force began bombing targets in Yemen last week, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for April delivery spiked.
Has American Realty Capital Recovered Its Footing?
American Realty Capital Properties reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results before markets opened Monday morning.
Will UAW Slow Auto Output?
Now that the big three automakers are prospering again, the UAW says it is time for them to share in the payoff.
Gas Prices Above $3 in California
California drivers paid nearly $0.64 in state and federal taxes per gallon of gasoline in January, according to a report at the American Petroleum Institute.
GoDaddy Tops IPO Issues for the Coming Week
ThinkstockFour companies raised a total of more than $500 million last week after successfully completing initial public offerings (IPO). One company, Valeritas Inc., an insulin pump maker, has postponed its IPO and another medical…
Best Buy Closes 66 Canadian Stores, Fires 1,500 Workers
Electronics retailer Best Buy said Saturday that it is closing 66 of its Canadian Future Shop locations and eliminating approximately 500 full-time and 1,000 temporary jobs.
Can Wal-Mart Compete With Amazon in Drone Delivery?
How will the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, respond to Amazon's expanding Prime Now delivery service and, potentially, a Prime Air delivery service using drones?
Mercedes-Benz to Launch Pickup Truck
Daimler, maker of Mercedes-Benz cars and vans, said on Friday that it will expand its product line to include mid-size pickup "before the end of the decade."
Hedge Funds Maintain Long Positions as Oil Rig Count Dips
In the week ended March 27, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States totaled 813, compared with 825 in the prior week.
Why a Boeing 787-10 Costs $298 Million
The 787-10 is the longest version of Boeing's Dreamliner and can seat more passengers than the 787-8 and the 787-9. Boeing plans to deliver the first 787-10 planes in 2018.
Will GoDaddy Put Some Excitement Back in the IPO Market?
Next week’s initial public offering for Internet registrar GoDaddy could put a market value of as much as $3 billion on the company.