Apple Becomes Best-Performing Dow Stock of 2019
Apple, which struggled with investors earlier this year, posted an impressive share price increase after it launched the new iPhone 11 and Apple TV+.
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Here’s Why Disney CEO Quit Apple’s Board
Disney CEO Bob Iger has left the Apple board of directors. He gave no reason for his departure, nor did Apple. However, the reasons are clear.
These Are the Sponsors of the NFL’s 100th Anniversary
The 100th season of the National Football League occurs this year, with celebrations across the weekly games, through the playoffs and into the Super Bowl next February 2. It is a marketer’s dream, but…
US Retailers Close 7000 Stores in First Half of 2019
As multiple American retailers announce the shuttering of stores by the hundreds, it is hard to keep track of exactly how horrible the carnage has become.
German Economic Growth to Drop Near Zero for 2019
As Europe's largest economy by far, Germany's growth is essential to the region, which already may be under pressure due to the effects of Brexit
US Tops Saudi Arabia as World’s Largest Oil Exporter
The surge in U.S. production and the politics of OPEC finances have allowed America to move ahead of Saudi Arabia to become the world's largest oil exporter.
Can Apple Afford to Sell Video for $4.99?
Apple enters the market with an installed base of hardware and a below-market price. It also enters the most crowded entertainment market in the world, years behind the leaders.
Will AT&T Have to Get Rid of WarnerMedia?
Elliott Management says that the M&A binge that AT&T has been on the past several years has done nothing but harm the company financially.
New Census Data Shows Racial and Gender Inequality Remain Firmly Intact
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its annual data on median household income and poverty, and there are few surprises here.
Record High Number of Americans Fear They’d Be a Victim of a Mass Shooting
Mass shootings in the United States seem to happen nearly weekly. People have become so worried that almost half of Americans believe they will be victims.
Small Business Confidence in the Economy Erodes
It appears that worry about the economy has started to catch up to small businesses owners. One of the primary barometers of their sentiment was released Tuesday, and the results were troubling, although not…
Is Ford Junk?
There are many reasons to doubt the turnaround plans of Ford CEO Jim Hackett. Moody's downgrading Ford's debt to "junk" status is one of them.
Odds Patriots Will Win Every Game Improve
Will the Patriots go undefeated in 2019? It looks a lot more like that after Week 1 results and the Antonio Brown pickup.
This Is Why Buying an iPhone X Now Is a Terrible Idea
Apple's history is that it drops prices on its older phones only after the new one has been released. Hang on a few weeks, and iPhone X prices almost certainly will come down.
Kennedy Space Center Dodges Hurricane Damage
The Kennedy Space Center, from which every major manned mission to space has been launched, was spared the ravages of Hurricane Dorian, but just barely. What about the next major storm?
Black Unemployment in America Is Almost 50% Above the National Average
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the black unemployment rate was nearly 50% above the national average in August. Why is that so?
The US Government Owns 80% of the Land in This State
In several states, the percentage of federal land ownership is well above the national average, and in one state it is just shy of 80%.
This Is the Industry Americans Hate the Most
American opinions about most large industries are positive to neutral, according to a new study. While these opinions often change, it is rare that they are almost completely negative for any single industry.
Could DC Become the 51st State?
The District of Columbia's mayor, who does not have the authority most mayors do, wants D.C. to become the 51st state.
American Corporate Layoffs Surge
It may be that the slowing economy and the trade war with China, two interdependent factors, have started to catch up with corporate confidence. Layoffs surged in August.