Amazon Drops Free Shipping Minimum to $25
Free shipping tactics have become a major part of retail competition for online customers. The news of Amazon's $25 minimum is another salvo in the free shipping wars.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Over Half Of Americans Who Smoke Try To Stop
Tobacco companies are the only portion of the economy which gets any large benefit from Americans who smoke. On the other hand, the problems of healthcare costs, premature deaths, and crippling illness are all…
Why Can’t VW Come Back In America? It’s Too Small
Volkswagen Group says that, despite its diesel scandal, it will make a comeback in the U.S. A turnaround of any magnitude is nearly impossible. The scandal notwithstanding, VW is far too small in America,…
Huge Detroit Mansion Offered At $285,000
There are few places other than Detroit where someone can buy a large mansion, built in 1900 with six bedrooms and four baths within 5,500 square feet for $285,000. The home is promoted as…
IBM Shares Down 10% In Last Month
IBM’s (NYSE: IBM) shares continue to tumble in the wake of its weak earnings and news that Warren Buffett of Berkshire (NYSE: BRK-B) has sold off some of his shares. IBM stock has dropped…
Ford Stock Performance Gets More Disappointing
The stock market continues to vote aggressively against Ford’s (NYSE: F) performance, or lack thereof. Over the last year, its share price is off over 16% to $11.14. GM’s (NYSE: GM) price is higher…
‘Judge Judy’ Leads Syndicated Shows in Ratings
"Live with Kelly," the talk show hosted by Kelly Ripa, is barely among the top 20 syndicated shows based on audience. The top spot belongs to courtroom reality TV show "Judge Judy."
Key Numbers Behind the April Jobs Report
The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in April, the federal government announced May 5. The economy added 211,000 jobs last month. Expectations were for 190,000 new jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. The…
Apple Takes Lead in Global Wearables Market
Apple has become the leading vendor in the wearbles market. Although that market is relatively small, it is growing quickly.
As Buffett Dumps IBM Shares, Board Needs to Oust Ginni Rometty
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty's turnaround has never happened. The board needs to get a new chief executive before more of Wall Street abandons the company.
Smartphone Demand Drops to 9-Year Low
Smartphone demand has fallen just as Samsung launches is flagship Galaxy S8 and Apple prepares for the release of its iPhone 8. As a matter for fact, demand has dropped to a nine-year low.
95% of US Car Travel Will Be Electric, Self-Driving or Shared by 2030
The passenger car industry will go through a massive transformation between now and 2030, according to a new forecast. The effects could completely change the auto manufacturing and oil and gas sections of the…
For First Time, More Than Half of US Homes No Longer Have Landline
It was bound to happen as more and more Americans owned cell phones or smartphones and wireless broadband became almost universal. Over half of all U.S. homes no longer have a landline.
China to Launch 250 MPH Train, Posing Dangers
High-speed trains come with economic benefits. They also come with what appear to be substantial risks.
Jaguar Sales Tripled in April
Jaguar's sales tripled in April, due primarily to the surge in demand for its F-Pace SUV.
April Big Three Car Sales Crumble as Auto Industry Hits a Wall
The Big Three car makers all suffered sharp drops in sales for April, as did several foreign car companies. Hardest hit were car sales.
State Department Warns on European Travel, Threatening Summer Tourism
This year, summer vacation travel from the United States to Europe could be undermined by alerts from the U.S. State Department.
Apple Cash Balance Near $50 a Share
For investors who think Apple shares are too rich for its prospects, it is worth noting that Apple's cash balance is likely to be over $250 billion when it reports earnings for the most…
Even Red-Hot Subaru Offers Deals On Some Cars
Subaru is America’s hottest car company. However, even it offers very attractive deals to pull in customers, a sign that no car company is immune from the incentive wars which have swept the industry.…
Facebook Up 370% From IPO Price
courtesy of Facebook Inc.Facebook’s (NYSE: FB) IPO struggled out of the gate on May 18, 2012. With its price set at $38, it closed at only $38.23 at the end of that day. It…