Q1 GDP May Have Only Risen 0.6%, According to Atlanta Fed
The Atlanta Fed's most recent addition of the calculations shows that U.S. gross domestic product rose only 0.6% in the first quarter, well below almost any mainstream forecast.
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Adidas Uses 3D Technology to Make Running Shoes
Adidas has turned to 3D technology to make part of a new line of running shoes. The company eventually will make 100,000 pairs, as it works to find means to stay ahead of rivals…
USPS Lists 20 Cities Postal Workers Most Likely to Be Attacked by Dogs After 6,755 Incidents in 2016
The battle between dogs and postal workers has dated back so far that it has become a cliché. But, in 2016, research from the U.S. Postal Service shows that the problem persists. even after…
Amazon to Add 30,000 Part-Time Jobs, Some Can Work From Home
Amazon.com said it would add 30,000 jobs in the United States over the next year. These will be part-time jobs, and 5,000 of the new employees will be able to work from home.
Nissan Rogue Sales Up 47%, Best Among Top 20 Selling Cars
Sales of Nissan's Rogue, its mid-sized crossover, rose almost 50% in the first quarter of the year. The improvement made it the fourth best-selling car in America.
US Tornado Count Doubles, Heads Toward Record
Likely, when the final count is made, 2017 will pass 2008 as the year with the most tornadoes during the first quarter.
Ralph Lauren to Close Flagship New York Store
Clothing company Ralph Lauren has announced it will shutter its flagship store on New York's Fifth Avenue and take steps to lower costs.
Why 1 Million People Have Ditched New York Since 2010
Special from ZeroHedge The folks of New York City seem to be slowly waking up to the fact that there are a whole lot of places to live in between America’s two shores that…
Volkswagen’s Big American Comeback
Sales of Volkswagen cars have picked up in the United States and are in positive territory so far this year. The comeback was improbable, which makes it all the more impressive.
Lincoln US Sales Weaken as Flagship Continental Sputters
Lincoln's U.S. sales for the first three months of the year were up almost 9%, but the brand suffered a setback in March as sales dropped.
Fiat US Sales Drop Below 3,000 in March
It has become harder and harder for Fiat Chrysler to justify support of the Fiat brand in the United States. Sales of Fiat dropped to less than 3,000 units in March.
Tesla Passes Ford, Becomes Second Most Valuable Car Company in America
Tesla's market cap now is bigger than Ford's, primarily because Tesla sold more cars than expected in the first quarter, while Ford's sales have dropped sharply.
Bed Bath & Beyond Still Carries Ivanka Trump Merchandise
Bed Bath & Beyond took to Facebook to thwart rumors it was the latest retailer to dump the Ivanka Trump line of merchandise, blaming the rumors on an unknown employee.
Facebook Among Organizations to Back Journalism Venture With $14 Million
Facebook is among several organizations that will contribute $14 million to help "people make informed judgments about the news they read and share online."
Can Tesla Sell 150,000 Cars This Year?
Tesla announced that it sold over 25,000 cars in the first quarter. For the company to be successful, it needs to show that its annual run rate can jump higher than that.
Over 3,000 Tickets Available for NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
, there are over 3,000 tickets available the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game on Monday night. The game will be played between Gonzaga and North Carolina at University of Phoenix Stadium. TicketIQ’s experts report: The…
Tesla Delivers Over 25,000 Cars in Q1
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced it delivered just over 25,000 cars. It produced 25,418 as well. The company announced: Tesla delivered just over 25,000 vehicles in Q1, of which approx 13,450 were Model S…
Ford Recalls Over 52,000 F-250 Pickups
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) recalled one of the vehicles in its heavy pickup line due to the risk the F-250 could move while in park. The recall included 52,608 located in North America.…
Gas Price Drop Below $2 in Parts of South Carolina
Gas prices in South Carolina are often the lowest among the 50 states, based on the average price for a gallon of regular. In some parts of the state, the price per gallon has…
America’s 10 Most Literate Cities
A new study from Central Connecticut State University lists the most literate cities in the U.S. At the top of the list is Washington DC, followed by Seattle. The study, entitled America’s Most Literate…