Hispanic Population in US Hits New High
There are nearly 60 million Hispanic people in the United States, which means they make up 18% of the population. That number is expected to grow substantially over the next several decades.
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Americans Trust This Public Institution More Than Any Other
Americans last year still trusted the U.S. military more than any other public institution — as they have for two decades, according to a Gallup Poll. Every year since 1973 (and twice in 1991),…
This Is How Much Gas Americans Use a Day and Why It Matters
Americans use an extraordinary amount of gasoline per day, which means even a small price change can cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
No Major Retailer Has More Locations Than This One
The National Retail Federation has announced its Top 100 Retailers for 2019. Walmart was the biggest in sales, at $387 billion. It has 5,263 locations. One company on the list had many times that.…
This Is the Largest Retailer in America After Walmart
The National Retail Federation has released its latest list of the 100 largest retailers in America. Surprisingly, a niche retailer holds the number two spot.
This Executive Made $108 Million and Is Not a CEO
CEO pay has become a bone of contention between the boards of some public companies and their shareholders. How can a CEO be worth tens of millions of dollars, some investors ask, no matter…
In July 1776, 2.5 Million People Lived in the 13 Colonies And …
When measured by the population in what would become the United States the month the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. population today, the growth has been extraordinary. According to new data from the…
Ford Sold 450,000 of These in the First Half of the Year
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F | F Price Prediction) had a hard first half in terms of total vehicle sales in the U.S. Ford sold 1,240,585 cars and light trucks, down 2.9% from the…
As Dow Posts Record, This Tech Stock Leads the Surge
The Dow Jones industrial average posted its best June rise since 1938, and one of America's iconic tech stocks outpaced the other 29 in the index.
American Companies Post Most Layoffs Since the Financial Crisis
The U.S. job market has been a growth engine of the U.S. economy since the Great Recession. However, first-half job cuts were at their highest level since the first half of 2009, according to…
Another Big Retailer Threatens Bankruptcy
In a period during when besieged retailers continue to close hundreds of stores, a major chain has told its landlords that if they do not improve the terms of their leases, it will tie…
This Major Auto Brand Sold Only 31 Cars a Day Last Month
Fiat is one of its parent company's bestselling brands in Europe. It has never caught on in the United States, and sold only 31 cars a day there last month.
America’s Biggest Car Companies Falter in June
Auto sales have become shaky this year, and June may be among the first signs of a downturn. Not all car companies have been affected equally.
Teachers Are 3 Times More Likely to Need a Second Job to Make Ends Meet
One frequent criticism of the U.S. school system, particularly public schools, is that teachers are paid less than people in many other professions. New research shows some teachers cannot make ends meet financially.
Another of America’s Oldest Newspapers Shuts Down
The list of daily newspapers that have shut down grows more rapidly by the year, not to mention those that have had massive layoffs.
Fireworks Sales to Top $1.3 Billion This Year
The fireworks business receives most of its revenue in the leadup to the 4th of July holiday. That revenue has surged recently.
These Are the 10 Places Americans Will Go for Fourth of July
Almost 49 million Americans will travel over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the AAA. That will be a record.
China Manufacturing Activity Moves Toward Recession Level
Because China's economy and employment is so dependent on factory work, contraction means that a key factor of the health of domestic product has signaled deep trouble.
The Median Home Value In This State Is Over $600,000–The Most Expensive In America
The median American home value is $217,600, or 3.6 times the median annual household income of $60,336. Nationwide, real estate values vary considerably across the country, and in some states, owning a home is…
As Dow Posts Record, This Tech Stock Leads the Surge
The Dow Jones industrial average posted its best June rise since 1938, and one of America's iconic tech stocks outpaced the other 29 in the index.