Florida’s $815 Billion GDP Faces Major Threat
Florida has the fourth largest economy among all states, but Hurricane Irma could undermine business and financial activity across the state.
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Sprint Hammered in Wireless Speed Test
Sprint's performance in a nationwide test of wireless upload and download speed demonstrates one reason the company may struggle to regain solid footing in a cutthroat industry.
Equifax Hack Raises Questions of Safety of Other Huge Customer Databases
If Equifax can be hacked, what other huge customer databases are at risk? Are there larger hacks coming?
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Hackers may have gained access to data on 143 million people, Disney will include Star Wars and Marvel films to its streaming services, and more important headlines.
At Toys ‘R’ Us, Thousands of Jobs at Stake
Toys "R" Us may seek Chapter 11 protection. Traditionally, retailers that move into Chapter 11 shutter stores and fire workers.
China to Build 167,000 EV Charging Stations
In a move bound to help electronic car adoption, China plans to build 167,000 charging stations soon.
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Hurricane Irma barrels toward the Florida coast, T-Mobile will offer free Netflix to some subscribers, Toys "R" Us may declare Chapter 11, and other important headlines.
Nissan Pickups Get Low Ratings in Crash Test
The IIHS recently tested eight 2017 model small pickups. The only ones that got low scores were two made by Nissan.
Will Hurricane Irma Be Like Hurricane Andrew?
By several measures, Hurricane Irma could be a much larger destructive force than 1992's Hurricane Andrew.
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Nissan has launched an electric car with autonomous driving features, Google has started to increase its Chinese employment base, and other important headlines.
Lego Shows Even Hottest Companies Can Go Cold
Lego was, until recently, the darling of the global toy industry. But the hottest toy company in the world, has suddenly gotten cold.
Tronc Buys NY Daily News in Bet on New York Market
The New York Daily News has lost money for a number of years, but Tronc now has papers in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City, the nation's three largest markets.
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Tronc has bought the New York Daily News, United Technologies bought Rockwell Collins, Elon Musk predicted what could start Word War III, and other important headlines.
Labor Day Box Office Worst Since 2000
The movies have suffered through a brutal summer with very few box office hits to count against the period from just after Memorial Day through Labor Day. The string was capped by the industry’s…
Winners and Losers If Trump Carries Out Threat to Cut Off Trade With China
Of all the threats that the president has made since his tenure began, the threat to cut off all trade with any country doing business with North Korea is, inarguably, the most unrealistic.
An $800 Toy From LEGO
LEGO makes inexpensive, popular toys for the most part. Many sell for under $20. Its ingenuity has helped it build an empire which may be the most successful toy company in the world. Recently,…
Average Gas Prices Rise Above $2 In Every State
Just a few weeks ago, several states had gas prices at or below $2. That is no longer the case as prices in the states with the least expensive average price for a gallon…
As Fiat Sales Continue Collapse, Questions About Its Viability Rise
It is hard to see why Fiat Chrysler continues to invest in the Fiat brand's presence in America at all, given its poor customer satisfaction grades and poor sales.
Hurricane Harvey Car Damage Could Near $5 Billion
While it is hard to peg the winners and losers among auto manufacturers in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the industry is about to get an unexpected boost.
Black Unemployment at 7.7%
The unemployment rate among black Americans remained well above the national average in August, as racial inequality remains in the United States.