This State Has the Highest Quality Roads in America
A new study looks at several factors by state to determine which have the highest quality roads and which have the worst. One of the least densely populated states in American took the top…
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Can Air Pollution Cause Depression?
Millions of Americans suffer from depression, which affects both the quality of life and has been listed as a potential drag on the economy. How much is air quality responsible for that?
It’s Minus 58 Degrees Here Now, and Getting Colder
As most of the news about climate change now involves the spikes in world temperatures, there are still places where it is not unusual for the readings to be −50°F, or even much below…
CEOs Who Need to Be Pushed Out This Year
Several CEOs have done such a poor job as heads of their companies this year that their boards should let them go, and soon.
These Companies Paid Their Boards Over $10 Million
Boards of directors attend a handful of meetings a year, often as few as one per quarter. In some cases, the modest work has been rewarded with huge sums of compensation. Several companies paid…
Amazon to Open 84,000 Square Foot Expansion in Portland
In a sign of how rapidly Amazon.com continues to expand in the United States, it will open 84,000 square feet of new office space in Portland, Oregon.
Eurozone PMI Rises Slightly, but Trouble Remains
Research firm Markit has posted its monthly PMI for the eurozone. A slowing world economy was reflected in the numbers.
Visa Top Performing Stock in Dow in 2019
The Dow Jones industrial average has started to retreat from its 2019 peak. However, several components are up over 30%. The leader among these is Visa.
Only 7,000 People Are Unemployed in This State
One small state had the lowest unemployment rate in the nation last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This Is Why Apple Will Lose the Streaming War
Apple is about to announce its own streaming service. But Apple is the last one to the party, which is already full to overflowing.
How Much Would the US Have to Pay for Greenland? Maybe Half a Trillion Dollars.
The Trump administration has repeated its interest in the purchase of Greenland. There is no way to set a price on Greenland without an official offer, but there are several ways to estimate one.
US Forces in Pacific Could Be Overwhelmed by China’s Military
A new report says that in a conflict between China and the United States in Asia, American forces may quickly be crushed.
Visa Top Performing Stock in Dow in 2019
The Dow Jones industrial average has started to retreat from its 2019 peak. However, several components are up over 30%. The leader among these is Visa.
Oddsmakers Put Warren Ahead Of Biden
There are at least two ways to determine which candidates are most likely to get elected. One is polls, which have, in the past, missed the mark. The other is oddsmakers who are actually…
Would You Buy US Debt That Matures in 100 Years?
The U.S. Treasury Office of Debt Management has started to consider whether the government should issue 50-year and 100-year bonds.
JC Penney Results Keep It in Penny Stock Territory
J.C. Penney posted quarterly results that will keep its shares in penny stock territory, perhaps permanently.
These Are Peter Fonda’s 71 Films
Peter Fonda died at age 79 of complications of lung cancer. He was part of Hollywood royalty, starring in 71 feature films.
Argentina’s Chance of Default Soars
Credit rating agency Fitch believes that the financial and political unrest in Argentina has substantially increased the chance it will default on its sovereign debt.
Get Ready for $2 Gas
Nationwide, the price of a gallon of regular is just above $2.60, but several forces will continue to drive it down. Gas prices are already below $2 a gallon in some southern states.
USPS Is Losing $1 Billion a Quarter. How Long Can It Survive?
The U.S. Postal Service reported troubling numbers for its most recent quarter, begging the question why the country needs so many career employees and retail post offices.