More Than 48,000 Homes at Risk Due to California Fires
The Camp and Woolsey fires have spread so extensively that over 48,000 homes are at risk for severe or total damage.
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6 Most Important Things in Business Today: Amazon Picks NYC and Virginia
Crude oil prices fall again, falling iPhone component production weighs on Apple shares, and other important business headlines.
55 Retailers Announce Black Friday Hours
Some retailers will not be open at all on Thanksgiving. Others will open late in the day, close overnight and then reopen very early on Black Friday. There is no pattern to the decisions.
Saudi Arabia to Cut Production, Likely Ending Drop in Oil Prices
Saudi Arabia, one of the world's largest producers, said it would cut output, almost certainly a catalyst for an oil price rise.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today: OPEC Output Cut
OPEC may cut output, SAP makes a major acquisition, "The Grinch" is number one at the box office, and other important business headlines.
Aretha Franklin’s Home On Sale For Under $1 Million
Less than three months after Aretha Franklin’s death at 78, her home near Detroit has gone onto the market for $800,000. Although born in Tennessee she lived much of her life in the Motor…
Alibaba Holiday Sales Hit $24 Billion in One Day
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ: BABA) has its own holiday, much the way that Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) does. Alibaba’s is called “National Singles Day.” Sales for the holiday crossed $24…
Gas Prices Slide Back Toward $2
Retail pump prices for regular gas are tumbling as crude oil prices tumble. In some states in the heart of U.S. oil country, the price is already down to near $2 a gallon.
America’s Best Cars
The market for sedans is dying as Americans favor SUVs, pickups, and crossovers. Some sedans have even been discontinued because of low sales. Ford has wiped out most of its vehicles in the segment.…
6 Most Important Things in Business Today: OPEC Breakup?
A court halts building of the Keystone XL Pipeline, OPEC might be broken up, e-cigarettes might be harder to buy, and other important business headlines.
Walmart Deals Start at 6 PM Thanksgiving, Online Sales Push Wednesday
To draw early buyers, Walmart will start online sales before the Black Friday weekend as it tries to pull customers from other retailers that will open early on Thanksgiving as well.
Number of Thanksgiving Travelers Will Hit 54 Million, Most Since 2005
The number of people who will travel over the Thanksgiving weekend is forecast to reach more than 54 million, the highest number in 13 years.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today: Tesla’s New Chairman
Tesla names new board chair, Samsung unveils foldable smartphone, Ford buys electric scooter startup, and other important business headlines.
Layoffs at Tampa Bay Times and Hearst Rattle Newspaper Industry
The third-quarter financial results for newspaper companies almost certainly will be as bad as the first half. This almost certainly means layoffs now or in the near future.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today: Effect of Election
The Democrats won the House, Toyota may kill some of the cars it sells in the United States, Jamie Dimon does not expect a recession soon, and other important business headlines.
Holiday Parties Slide to Post-Recession Lows, Possibly Over #MeToo Impact
The U.S. economy is running at its fastest pace since before The Great Recession, by most measures. Even so, American companies will throw the fewest holiday parties since 2009. In that year, 62% of…
Could Amazon Be Broken Into 3 Pieces to Blunt Its Dominance?
Amazon is already under the antitrust microscope and is therefore at risk of becoming more than one company, sooner or later.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today: Go Vote
Amazon.com may split its second headquarters between two cities, Time magazine has a new CEO, and other important business headlines.
The Only Car Stock Worth Owning
One global car company has strong sales in most of the world's markets, and it usually holds one of the highest spots in car quality surveys.
Macy’s Offers Free Merchandise to Lure Holiday Buyers
BestBlackFriday.com keeps track of advertisements and store hours from major retailers. It has gotten a copy of Macy's promotions and one of its newspaper ads, and it posted the ad online earlier today.