Can an Outsider Turn Hertz Around?
Hertz Global Holdings on Thursday named John Tague as president and CEO of the rental car company, effective Friday.
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Will Black Friday Spawn Another Massive Data Breach?
It probably is no coincidence that last year's massive data breach at Target reportedly began on November 27, just two days before Black Friday.
New Studies Return the Spotlight to Walmart Over Pay, Taxes
Two new studies support Walmart protestors in favor of higher wages, full-time jobs and freedom from retaliation.
Is Netflix the Real Target of Amazon’s Ad-Supported Video?
Amazon.com is will release an advertising-supported video streaming service early next year that likely cost less than the current monthly subscription to Netflix.
Gap Cuts Outlook After Sales Weaken
Gap Stores reported mixed third-quarter 2014 results after markets closed Thursday and lowered its EPS guidance.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
ThinkstockNovember 20, 2014: Here are four stocks among the 102 equities making new 52-week lows today. BHP Billiton Ltd. (NYSE: BHP)) dropped about 2.7% today to post a new 52-week low of $54.35. The…
The 4 DJIA Stocks That Lifted Thursday’s Market
thinkstockNovember 20, 2014: Markets opened lower on Thursday following PMI reports from China, Japan and the eurozone that were disappointing. A 13-month high in existing home sales and a huge jump in the Philadelphia…
Thanksgiving Travel Forecast at 7-Year High
With gasoline prices at a five-year low, AAA Travel predicts that 46.3 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles to celebrate the holiday.
Shoppers Revving Up for Thanksgiving Weekend Rush
Despite early sales and other promotions to get them into the stores earlier this year, most U.S. consumers have most of their holiday shopping still to complete.
U.S. Senate Report Documents Banks’ Commodity Shenanigans
The U.S. Senate is holding two days of hearings related to the activities of big Wall Street banks in the commodity markets.
Best Selling Cars in the World
Through September, global sales total just over 64.5 million vehicles, according to industry analysis firm focus2move.
Natural Gas Inventory Drop Sends Prices Higher
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Friday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased by 17 billion cubic feet for the week ending November 14.
October Sales of Existing Homes Rise to 13-Month High
The National Association of Realtors reports that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of existing home sales in October rose the highest since September 2013.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Faster Than Family Income
The national average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 10 this year has risen less than 1% year-over-year.
Airbus Trumps Boeing for $13 Billion Delta Order
Boeing is reported to have lost a major order from Delta Air Lines for 50 dual-aisle wide-body jets to arch-rival Airbus.
Best Buy Turnaround Turns Positive Again
Best Buy reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results before markets opened Thursday morning.
Dollar Tree Earnings Point the Way to New 52-Week High
Dollar Tree reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2015 results before markets opened Thursday morning.
Salesforce.com Guidance Will Not Thrill Investors
Salesforce.com reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2015 results after the markets closed Wednesday.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockNovember 19, 2014: Here are four stocks among the 118 equities making new 52-week lows today. Avon Products Inc. (NYSE: AVP) dropped about 5.9% today to post a new 52-week low of $9.32. The…
The 4 DJIA Stocks That Weighed Down the Market
thinkstockNovember 19, 2014: Markets opened lower on Wednesday following foreign markets that were trading no better than flat. The FOMC minutes were released in the afternoon and caused a brief spike in stock prices,…