5 Things You Have to Know Today
Congress comes back from its year-end holiday, President Trump attacks a retired general, Mega Millions jackpot hits $425 million and other things to know on January 2, 2019.
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5 Things You Have To Know Today
The Democrats hope to pass legislation which would fund most government agencies without money for a wall between Mexico and the United States. President Trump insists he will not sign any bill to pay…
Jeff Bezos’s Net Worth Rose $24 Billion in 2018
Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, reportedly saw a $24 billion increase in his net worth in 2018, increasing his lead over Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.
5 Things You Have to Know Today
Amazon may increase the number of Whole Foods stores it operates, "Aquaman" posted another weekend at the top of the box office, and other important things to know today.
The 5 Most Important Things in the News Today
President Donald Trump said that there may be a breakthrough in trade negotiations with China. Tariffs imposed by both sides already have hurt the economies of each country. Products as diverse as U.S. soybeans…
Netflix’s ‘Bird Box’ Hits 45 Million Views in First Week, a Record
Netflix announced that its "Bird Box," which stars Sandra Bullock, was watched by 45 million accounts in its first week, a record.
Walmart Closes a Difficult Year With Shares Down 6%
The 2018 holiday shopping season reportedly was the best in six years. Yet, Walmart did not enjoy the fruits of this.
Netflix CEO Hastings Made $31 Million
Netflix Inc.'s chief executive and board chair did well this past year, according to the latest SEC filing.
Most Admired Men and Women in 2018
Since 1946, the Gallup polling company has asked Americans which public figures they admire the most. The results each year are broken into men’s and women’s categories. Former President Barack Obama finished first on…
Michelle and Barack Obama Are America’s Most Admired Woman and Man
Beginning in 1946, Gallup has asked Americans which public figures they admire the most. For 2018, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama topped the lists.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
Oversupply continues to keep oil prices low, Netflix releases its first interactive movie, Apple loses $9 billion, and other important business headlines today.
Americans Throw Out 30 Million Christmas Trees
Just shy of 30 million Christmas trees are sold each year in the United States. Now that the holiday is over, Americans have to dispose of them.
116-Year-Old JC Penney Now a Penny Stock
After over a century as a major force in U.S. retailing, the fortunes of J.C. Penney are such that its share price dropped below a dollar.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
Holiday sales grow at their fastest pace in years, crude oil rebounds from recent low levels, and other important business headlines today.
The 10 Cities Where Home Prices Are Rising Fastest
The price of residential real estate has risen in most markets since a decades-long bottom during the Great Recession. That has started to slow in some cities because of oversupply and rising mortgage rates.…
4 States Raising Minimum Wages the Most in 2019
Twenty states will raise their minimum wages on Jan. 1. The actions will affect the pay of 5.3 million people. Most of these increases are modest, but in four states the bump is over…
9 Reasons the US Will Have a Recession Next Year
There are several reasons a recession may start in 2019, and undercut growth in the very short term. Not all recessions are a modest decline over several quarters, as the last downturn showed
4 Most Important Things in Business Today
President Trump said the shutdown will not end until he gets his Mexican border wall. According to Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the partial shutdown of the federal government was going…
Black Panther Wins No. 1 Box Office Spot for 2018
The year has not ended, and several movies will be released between now and Dec. 31. However, “Black Panther” is too far ahead in the box-office race for any other film to catch it. …
100 Best Companies to Work For
What makes a company a great place to work? According to Glassdoor’s “2019 Best Places To Work,” it is a combination of, among other things, strong management, benefits, culture, and work-life balance. “The 100…