For Fiat, a Disastrous End to a Difficult Year
One thing is for certain. The Fiat brand faces the same problems this year as it did last.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Most Large Retail Stocks Struggle As Year Begins
Most stocks of large, traditional retailers started 2018 as they had traded at the end of last year. Down. The patterns confirms investor anxiety that the year will not bring a retail recovery. The…
Barnes & Noble Online Sales Fall
Barnes & Noble has been in the midst of a "going out of business" sales for years, and now it has announced holiday sales.
Happy New Year: GoPro Dumps Hundreds of Workers
GoPro lack of direction under bumbling CEO Nick Woodman has cost hundreds of workers at the company their jobs.
Twitter Won’t Block Trump or Almost Anyone Else Important
Twitter has explained why it won't block the accounts of important world leaders. So, who can really be banned and who can't?
Someone in Florida Won $450 Million Mega Millions Lottery
The winner of the $450 million Mega Millions lottery has been announced. The single ticket was sold in Florida.
Victoria’s Secret Sales Disappoint
Victoria's Secret likely remains the leader in lingerie sales. However, despite the brand's nearly universal fame, it has not been able to build a new consumer base.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Launch World’s Most Powerful Rocket
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says his company will launch the world's most powerful rocket. It is hard to confirm whether his claim is true.
Global Debt Tops $230 Trillion
The Institute of International Finance reported that global debt reached over $230 trillion at the end of the third quarter.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
The former CEO of Uber will sell some of his shares, Apple will issue software to fix a major new bug, the Weinstein Company may not fetch much in a sale, and other important…
Sears, Kmart to Close 103 Stores: The Entire List
Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD), owner of Sears and Kmart said it would close another 103 stores early this year. Here is the entire list. The company commented: Sears Holdings continues its strategic assessment…
Cadillac and Lincoln Get Hammered at the End of 2017
Cadillac and Lincoln may have another difficult year in 2018, if December sales results are any marker.
AT&T to Roll Out Super-Fast 5G
5G may completely change how high-speed internet service is deployed. It may also give telecom companies a chance to raise prices and take market share from one another.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
Merrill Lynch eliminates trading of bitcoin, Tesla misses sales estimates, crude oil prices reached a three-year high, and more important headlines.
Why Should Companies Like Apple and Amazon Buy Huge Companies When They Can Rent Them?
The rumored deals might make sense, except that joint ventures could achieve most of the benefits of acquisitions, the costs of would be much less.
Are Bitter Cold and Storms Affecting Retail Sales, Particularly at Troubled Stores?
Retailers count on the weeks just after Christmas for a final push by customers to pick through inventory that was not sold over the holidays.
10 States Where the Most People Are Moving (and Leaving)
People are moving to small states and leaving large ones, according to a recently released study, due in part to new relocation habits of baby boomers.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
Global car sales reached 90 million for the first time, Germany's unemployment rate hit a record, oil prices could soar well above current levels, and more important headlines.
2017 Aviation: Only 1 Fatal Passenger Flight Accident per 7,360,000 Flights
For a number of year, experts have argued that air travel is by far the safest way to get between two distant points. Last year was the safest in aviation history.
Global Smartphone Production to Fall This Year
A widely regarded research firm forecasts that global smartphone production will fall 5% this year. The drop will be uneven as several companies face severe challenges.