JC Penney Stock Plunges 84% in 5 Years
How badly off is J.C. Penney, at least in the eyes of Wall Street? Shares are down 84% in five years to just under $6. Over the same period, the S&P 500 is up…
All Work
Douglas A. McIntyre
Burned Down Texas House on Sale for $150,000
A four-bedroom house in McKinney, Texas, is for sale for only $150,000. The problem with the home is that it is almost entirely burned down.
The List of All 138 Stores JC Penney Is Closing
courtesy of J.C. Penney Co. Inc.J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced the 138 stores it would close today. Earlier this year, J.C. Penney said it would close 130 to 140 locations because of…
Fiat Chrysler Brands Ranked Worst in Customer Service
After several blows to its quality reputation from major research firms like Consumer Reports and J.D. Power, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) has been let down by its dealers. In the new J.D.…
American Media Buys Us Weekly in Challenge to People
People has held the top tier of the celebrity magazine business for decades. American Media has made a deal to challenge that by buying Us Weekly from Wenner Communications
European Car Sales Flatten as VW Holds Nearly 25% of Market, Shows Peugeot Need for Opel
Cars sales within the European Union rose more than 2% in February, but that was a shift downward in the rate of expansion compared to most of the past year.
Future Vehicles Will Be Electric, Shared and Driverless, According to Major Study
In the future, vehicles will be "shared, electric and automated,"according to a new study from the Institute of Transportation Studies at University of California, Davis.
New Gmail Feature Allows Users to Send Money
The new Gmail feature does not require users to download any new software, and it works on any Android-powered smartphone or any computer that is connected to the web.
Business Roundtable CEOs Express Pessimism on GDP
The Business Roundtable CEO Economic Outlook Index included a GDP forecast of 2.2% for this year, on par or below some other major outlooks.
Tronc Licenses Washington Post Publishing Platform
With Tronc as a prized new client, The Washington Post might pick up some other large customers for its licensed publishing platform.
Does Best Buy Have Too Many Stores?
Retailer after retailer has cut store counts over the past year. One that has done very little pruning is Best Buy.
Whatever Happened to Skype?
Skype, the revolutionary free video call service, is still here, although it rarely gets discussed as a primary means to connect people and businesses.
Audi Tops Auto Twitter Engagement in February
Audi's Super Bowl ad that focused on gender inequality drew a large response in February, but not all of it positive.
The 20 Most Successful Superhero Movies of All Time
The superhero genre is one of the most successful in the movie industry's history. It has been dominated by a small number of franchises.
Pennsylvania Sues IBM for Fraud
IBM has found itself in the crosshairs of the governor of Pennsylvania. Governor Tom Wolf said IBM had failed to live up to an expensive contract.
Apple ‘One of the Most Underappreciated Stocks in the World’
Is Apple one of the most underappreciated stocks in the world? Given that it is the world's most valuable company based on market cap, and one of the world's two or three most famous…
Harley-Davidson Releases Low-Priced Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson has decided to flank the companies at the lower end of the market, in an attempt to break out of its current niche.
Prescription Drug Misuse Hits 70% of American Workplaces
Prescription drug misuse has spread so much that it is a problem in over 70% of American workplaces, according a new survey by the National Safety Council.
LEGO Batman Movie Becomes Top Grossing Movie of 2017
"The LEGO Batman Movie" has moved into the top spot as the number one film based on domestic box office sales so far in 2017.
Apple Short Interest Jumps by Over 3 Million Shares
Apple's shares have had an extraordinary run, and its short interest ticked up by more than 3 million shares to 51 million for the most recently reported period.