February New Car Sales Forecast: GM, VW Losing Market Share
February was a good month for new car sales in the United States. A total of around 1.29 million new cars were sold during the month.
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Paul Ausick
Biotech, Digital Ad IPOs on Calendar for First Week of March
Last week was a downer for initial public offerings. Perhaps the action will pick up a bit in the coming week with a couple of new IPOs scheduled to begin trading.
As Rig Count Falls, Hedge Funds Pile Into Long Crude Futures
In the week ended February 27, the total number of working drilling rigs in the United States declined again, according to the Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
ThinkstockFebruary 27, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 54 equities making new 52-week lows today. Weight Watchers International Inc. (NYSE: WTW) dropped nearly 38% on Friday to establish a new 52-week low at…
The 4 Stocks That Tanked the Market on Friday
thinkstockFebruary 27, 2015: Markets opened lower on Friday following a lowered estimate of fourth quarter 2014 GDP growth. Equities never really recovered. Shortly before the closing bell the DJIA traded down 0.38% for the…
Farm Price Slide Continued in January
ThinkstockThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its preliminary report on January farm prices Friday afternoon. The all-products price index fell 2% month-over-month to 99, with the crop production index unchanged and the livestock…
How Low Crude Prices Affect Nations, States and Companies
When oilprices fall, a company may have trouble making interest payments, the cost of capital rises and sources of cash may dry up. The same can be said of sovereign governments and state governments.
Sustainable Energy Taking a Larger Role in US Economy
The role that sustainable energy will play in the United States will get much larger, and developments in the sector during 2014 are setting the table for that new role.
Pending Home Sales at 18-Month High
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Thursday morning released its data on pending sales of existing homes for January.
How Gas Prices Affect Car Buyers
Used car sales and information site iSeeCars analyzed data from 27 million used car sales during the period 2012 to 2014 to find out just how big an impact gasoline prices have on sales.
Airbus Hikes Dividend by 60%, Targets Another Boost in 2015
Airbus Group reported results for 2014 Friday morning, and the European aircraft maker made the most noise by raising its annual dividend.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
ThinkstockFebruary 26, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 41 equities making new 52-week lows today. Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV) dropped about 9.1% on Thursday to establish a new 52-week low at $24.160 against…
The 4 Stocks That Curbed the DJIA Thursday
thinkstockFebruary 26, 2015: Markets opened lower on Thursday following a reports of a rise in jobless claims, an increase in durable goods orders, and the CPI fell. Energy stocks were the drag on the…
California, Colorado, Texas Homeowners at Most Risk From Wildfires
In 2014 wildfires in the United States burned about 3.6 million acres, the second-lowest total acreage burned in the past 10 years.
Just How Badly iOS Gobbles Up Android Profit Share
Every report we see on smartphone operating systems puts Android at the top of list. Where it counts -- the bottom line -- Apple is picking up all the marbles.
Natural Gas Price Drops 4% on Low Storage Withdrawal
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has reported that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased less than expected for the week ending February 20.
Forget Sears Earnings, It Is All About Future REIT Structure
While cost cutting generally only goes so far toward making a company profitable again, Sears still has a lot of pieces that can be lopped off to cut costs and increase liquidity.
Rising Share Prices Temper Short Interest in 3D Printing Stocks
Short interest in the two-week period ending February 13 rose for three of four of the 3D printing stocks we follow.
3D Systems Disappoints on Earnings, Says It Will Do Better
3D Systems reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning.
Short Interest in Solar Stocks Declines as Crude Oil Prices Rise
Short interest among solar and alternative energy stocks was mixed during the two-week reporting period that ended on February 13.