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Douglas A. McIntyre

6 Most Important Business Stories Today

Activist investor Daniel Loeb continues to pressure Nestle to improve its stock and financial performance, the global investment in energy dropped sharply again in 2016 and Microsoft has a plan to bring broadband to…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Without Tronc Offer, Chicago Sun-Times Could Close

The owner of the Chicago Sun-Times, the city's second-largest paper, may shutter it if the U.S. Department of Justice blocks Tronc, the owner of the largest paper in the city, from buying it.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Tesla Takes Bottom Spot in Dealer Satisfaction Survey

When a group of shoppers was sent to major car dealers to measure their experiences as they shop for a new car, Tesla's did poorly because of uneven customer treatment from dealer to dealer.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Does Kroger Have Too Many Stores?

Kroger (NYSE: KR), according to many people who follow the grocery business, faces an onslaught of competition, primarily from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) which recently bought Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM). The huge bricks and mortar…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Will Sears Open More Stores?

The owner of Kmart and Sears has become famous for a relentless incidence of store closings. Yet, like some other retailers, it has adopted the tactic of exploring whether niche locations will thrive.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Why Oil May Drop to $40 a Barrel

The head of commodities and derivatives strategy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch says oil prices could bounce up and down in the near future but will find a floor at $40.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Half of NRA Members Own 5 or More Guns

National Rifle Association members are extremely different from non-NRA members, according to a new Pew Research poll.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

What If the iPhone Cannot Be Sold in the US?

It seems to be a stretch, but Qualcomm has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to block the import of iPhones, which the chip company says rely on six of its patents, into the…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Chevy Bolt Sales Vault Into Thousands

With all of the publicity about the launch of the Tesla Model 3, it is easy to forget that Chevy already has started to sell thousands of its Bolt all-electric car.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business This Morning

France wants to end sales of gasoline and diesel powered cars, Microsoft plans to cut close to 4,000 jobs and Berkshire Hathaway will buy a huge electric energy company.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today

Saudi Aramco chopped oil prices for its supply to Asia, the United States cut the size of its huge strategic oil reserve and Tesla sedans failed to get a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Now

Volvo said all of its new cars sold in 2019 and after will either be electric or hybrid, Qatar said it will sharply increase natural gas production and Samsung may pass Intel as the…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Volvo Car Sales a Wreck in June

Volvo's US sales fell 15% in June. The brand, owned by China's Geely, is supposed to be that country's first foray into the luxury US car market.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Pilots Claim Drones Could Cause Major Disaster

The British Airline Pilots Association warned that drones pose a threat to air traffic that could lead to a major disaster. Its most recent comment was after a drone incident temporarily slowed plane departures…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago