10 Countries With Unemployment Rates Under 3%
As the U.S. posted a September employment report which showed an addition of 156,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 5%, America has been at what is called a “full employment” level for over…
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Insured Property Losses From Hurricane Matthew Could Hit $6 Billion
Hurricane Matthew has killed hundreds of people in Haiti, swamped parts of cities up and down the Florida and Georgia coasts, and left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity.
Bad News for Chevy as Ram Sales Pass Silverado
The three top-selling vehicles in the United States tend to remain the same month after month, but natural order dissolved in September.
Home From ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ on Market for $4.45 Million
The most popular listing on Realtor.com last week was the house featured in the 1993 film "Mrs. Doubtfire." It is in San Francisco, one of the most expensive housing markets in America.
42 Retailers That Won’t Be Open on Thanksgiving
At least 42 retailers have elected to stay closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. They run the gamut from obscure firms to those among the most well-known in the industry.
Did EpiPen Maker Bilk Medicare for More Than $100 Million?
courtesy of Mylan Specialty L.P.From The Fiscal Times What happens when a major drug maker that does business with the government has been caught price gouging consumers? Executives at Health and Human Services sift…
Bankruptcies Soar 28% in First 3 Quarters of 2016
A bad business climate is likely one of the reasons commercial bankruptcy filings are about 28% higher through the first nine months of the this year.
Troubled Unicorns No One Wants to Talk About Anymore
Special to 24/7 Wall St. From PrivCo All too often the top 5% of high-growth companies are fawned over in the media, while the other 95% receive no attention at all. But what about those…
Could Gap Close Banana Republic Stores and Move Online?
After years of shuttering stores, Banana Republic may run out of runway and may need to find a profitable alternative to stores. That may press it to survive online.
Drop in Gold Prices to Push Demand
Normally, if the price of something special falls, demand rises. The World Gold Council believes that demand for gold will be spurred by other economic factors as well.
What If No One Bids for Twitter?
Two pieces of news came out Thursday that together may lead to the conclusion that there will be no reasonable offer for Twitter and the company will be left adrift without a business plan…
IBM Brand Value Collapses 19%
The value of the IBM brand cratered 19% to less than $523 billion, according to the Interbrand Best Global Brands 2016 survey.
Investors Dump Target as It Launches Smaller Stores
Target has started to build smaller stores, to move into cities, but Wall Street does not buy the company's overall management. The stock trades near its 52-week low.
Apple Named World’s Most Valuable Brand at $178 Billion
Apple is the world's top brand, but Facebook is the fastest growing, according to the new Interbrand Best Global Brands 2016.
Black Americans Paid Less Than Whites Regardless of Education Level
A new study from the Economic Policy Institute found that, no matter what the level of education attainment, black Americans are paid less that whites.
Jaguar Sales Surge 168% in September
The aged British sports car Jaguar posted a sales increase of 168% in September. A few of its models were the key to the success.
Fiat Sales Destroyed in September
Following a pattern that has gone on throughout the year, but worsened last month, Fiat sales were terrible.
Best Buy Accused of Selling Counterfeit Products
Best Buy has been accused of selling counterfeit products at both its own website and as a participant in the eBay Marketplace.
Smart Sales Collapse in September
Smart, the tiny car brand of Mercedes-Benz, had another sharp sales drop in September. Across the United States, Smart sold only around 600 cars.
47 Million People Will Be Done With Holiday Shopping by November 1
The holiday shopping season no longer starts on Black Friday. A total of 47 million Americans will start by November 1.