6 Most Important Things in Business Today
The CEO of Samsung will step down, the FAA ordered Airbus to inspect engines on its largest passenger jets, there are more Uber cars in New York than taxis, and more headlines.
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6 Most Important Things in Business Today
California wild fires threaten 172,000 homes, SpaceX had another successful rocket flight, Bitcoin value rose above $5,100 and other important headlines.
From Porsche, a Chance to Try New Cars Over and Over for Just $3,000 a Month
Porsche will let customers drive most of its vehicles, and replace them regularly, as part of a subscription program, the price of which can range as high as $3,000 a month.
In Sears Canada’s Demise, a Hint of Things to Come in the US
Sears Canada went into a liquidation process that will end the retailer's presence in Canada. The news is a sign of what is likely to happen to more than one retailer in the United…
From Hyundai, a New Shopping Plan May Be Sign of Things to Come in Car Industry
In the brutal competition among car manufacturers to take market share from one another in the stagnant U.S. market, South Korea's Hyundai has stepped up its game.
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Japan's Nikkei hit a two-decade high, the Equifax data breach also leaked driver's license data, Sears Canada has gone into liquidation, and more important headlines.
People May Still Want to Go to Bank Branches
A new survey shows that visits to branches may still be an essential part of what consumers want from their banking experience.
Will GE Dump Some Board Members?
GE's new board chair and chief executive might want to consider dumping some of the conglomerate's remaining, longer-serving or weaker board members.
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The chief of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to end credits for wind power in an attempt to help the coal industry. According to Bloomberg: Tax incentives for the wind industry should be eliminated,…
Did Amazon Lose Money Last Quarter?
Amazon.com's third quarter is on the books. At least some close observers of Amazon believe it will post red ink again.
Gas Prices Rise Above $3 in Large California Cities
In California, where the price of an average gallon of regular gasoline is usually high, that price has topped $3 in a number of large cities.
Walmart Offers Ultra-Fast Return Policy, Using It Stores
As the holidays approach and the number of returns increases, Walmart may have found an important edge over all its competition.
Amazon Holds Price of Prime at $10.99
The recently announced rise in Netflix prices could help Amazon build its Prime services, which include streaming video.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
Walmart has launched a new process for fast drop-off of returns, Harvey Weinstein has been fired due to sexual harassment allegations, and more important headlines.
Chevy Launches Aggressive 0% Finance Plan for Trucks
An offer of 0% APR financing for 72 months is aggressive for any car loan. General Motors Co.’s (NYSE: GM) Chevy is pushing it across most of its pickup line and a portion of…
GE Dumps Immelt’s 3 Vice Chairman
General Electric's new board chair and chief executive, John Flannery, has purged the top end of former CEO Jeff Immelt's executive team.
Johnny Carson Home Hits Market for $81 Million
Johnny Carson's home on the California coast in Malibu has hit the market for $81.5 million.
Hurricane Damage May Hit 76,000 Homes
As Tropical Storm Nate moves ashore on the Gulf Coast, possibly as a hurricane, tens of thousands of homes are at risk for severe damage.
Tropical Storm Nate Likely to Cause More Financial Damage to Gulf States
In such a broad area, some businesses, residences and infrastructure are bound to be ravaged. The new storm will add to the huge costs of the current hurricane season.
Is Amazon in Too Many Businesses?
Amazon's decision to take on FedEx and UPS is an example of the e-commerce and cloud firm overreaching to battle businesses that it views as competitors.