IMF Forecasts Net Income of $2.4 Billion in Current Year
The International Monetary Fund has posted its financials. Here are the results.
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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.
You Can Now Expect Hackers to Hold Your City for Ransom
Could hackers take control of much of your town's government and essentially hold it for ransom as the only means to get its systems back online? It's a question that is being asked more…
This Restaurant Has the Absolute Worst Customer Service in America
What makes a good fast-food restaurant, at least from the standpoint of the customers? Menu? Price? When they are open? This company ranked dead last in a recent poll.
AT&T’s Extraordinary 6.3% Yield
While debt is a considerable drag on AT&T's financial prospects, the company would need to have a sharp drop in its financial fortunes to cut its generous dividend.
Will Anyone Know How Many People Actually Live in the US?
There is a battle in the federal courts over control of the national census, who will be included in the count and even when census ballots are printed.
Study: Life expectancy varies by neighborhood — and the gap is huge
A recent report shows that in some American cities, the lifespan can be nearly 30 years longer in one neighborhood than in another.
A Breakup of Google Could Leave YouTube on Its Own
One of Google's standalone divisions is YouTube, the largest video-sharing website in the world. It is a logical target to be pushed out on its own.
Amazon Prime Day Will Be 2 Days This Year
The more than 100 million Amazon Prime members get a long list of special deals for Prime Day. Apparently, the sales are so impressive for the world's largest e-commerce company that this year Prime…
People in This State Eat More Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Than Anywhere Else
Among the most popular foods Americans eat in the summers are hot dogs and hamburgers, but the rate at which people consume these varies significantly from state to state.
And the Worst New Car Sold in America Is…
Dozens of car brands are sold in America, most from manufacturers in Japan, South Korea, the United States and Germany. One well-known brand is the worst new car sold in the country, according to…
You Soon May Be Watching Ads on Netflix, Whether You Like It or Not
Imagine watching "Designated Survivor," "Ozark" or "Bird Box" on Netflix interrupted by car and deodorant ads. After years in which Netflix subscribers saw uninterrupted movies and TV shows, those days could be gone in…
AT&T’s Extraordinary 6.3% Yield
While debt is a considerable drag on AT&T's financial prospects, the company would need to have a sharp drop in its financial fortunes to cut its generous dividend.
A Breakup of Google Could Leave YouTube on Its Own
One of Google's standalone divisions is YouTube, the largest video-sharing website in the world. It is a logical target to be pushed out on its own.
FedEx Has Another Problem Delivering A Package From China Tech Company Huawei
FedEx (NYSE: FDX | FDX Price Prediction) came under pressure from the Chinese government a month ago when freight from telecom company Huawei was not delivered to the correct address. The U.S. government has…
Can A Purple House On The Market In Ohio Sell?
There is a purple house for sale in Perry, Ohio. It is priced at only $149,528. One reason for that is the house is small. Another may be the odd color. The house at…
The T-Mobile Merger With Sprint Could Still Be Killed
The deal to combine the third and fourth largest wireless companies in the U.S. appears to be close to approval by the federal government. But, the ranks of states attorneys general against the deal…
Is Vacation Good For Your Heart? Yes
Vacation is supposed to be the sort of downtime which is good to clear the mind and relieve tension. It apparently has physical health benefits as well, beyond whatever exercise the vacationer might do.…
People Who Make The Minimum Wage Need To Work 127 Hours A Week To Afford Two-Bedroom Apartment
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not risen in a decade. The price of most essentials like housing, clothing, and food has. As a measure of how little the minimum wage covers when…
Your Bank Probably Just Got A Very High Grade From The Government
The Federal Reserve just issued its measure of the health of America’s major banks. The research is meant to show whether these 18 major bank holding companies can take a shock like the ones…