Alberta Fire Half the Size of Delaware
The huge wildfire that has eaten up part of Alberta and threatens Fort McMurray currently covers 3,550 square kilometers, or about 1,370 square miles.
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Temperature in India Reaches 114 Degrees
April was the seventh month in a row when global temperatures broke all-time records. The problem is particularly acute in some of the hottest areas in the world.
Home Depot Sales and Stock Surge
Running against the retail retreat tide, and signalling good news for housing consumer spending, Home Depot turned in extraordinary quarterly numbers.
Gasoline Price Hits $5.99 in Florida
In Lake Buena Vista, Fla., gasoline cost as high as $5.99 a gallon. That may seem high, but there other locations around the country where the price of gas is at or above $5…
Electric Cars Pollute More Than Gas-Powered Ones?
When it comes to air pollution, vehicle weight is more important than engine type. That undercuts the claims of many electric car makers that their vehicles are 100% good for the environment.
What Would Make US GDP Go to Zero?
It would not take many factors to push growth down to zero or even below. Several things have happened in the past month that should lead to the conclusion that the U.S. economy is…
Moody’s Downgrades Saudi Arabia to A1
As the price of oil continues to batter the finances of exporting countries, Moody's downgraded petroleum power house Saudi Arabia, which not long ago was among the most financially stable countries in the world.
Will Prilosec’s Bad New Hurt Procter & Gamble?
The heartburn drug Prilosec got a damaging blow when a study in Circulation Research showed that the class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI), the class of drugs which includes Prilosec may lead to blood circulation problems. Prilosec…
Can Amazon’s Market Value Hit Half A Trillion Dollars?
At least one Wall St. analyst believes the value of Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) share prices will reach $1,000, up from $709. Its market value is currently $335 billion. Is half a trillion far away?…
$1 Is Worth 86 Cents in Hawaii, Less Than Any Other State
The cost of a home, food, transportation, fuel and clothing. The total of these state to state, particularly when income is taken into account, vary widely, making $1 stretch much more or less, depending…
Former Louisiana Brothel Hits Market for $305,000
A two-story, four bedroom, plantation home for sale in Marrero, La., once housed a brothel, according to Realtor.com.
Oncobiologics IPO Collapses 20%
The Oncobiologics initial public offering suffered a devastating first day. Shares ended down 20%.
Ford and GM Post Poor Sales in Europe
The European car market continues to post sales that recently have risen more quickly than those in the healthy United States and, in many cases, China.
Volkswagen Tops List of Worst Company Reputations
Volkswagen's reputation has headed in the same direction BP's did after the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
CEOs of Macy’s, Kohl’s and Nordstrom Make Tens of Millions of Dollars
As earnings fell apart at Macy's, Kohl's and Nordstrom, their CEOs made tens of millions of dollars.
10 Foundations Give Flint Over $120 Million
Several foundations have pledged over $120 million to Flint, Mich., home of the well-known foul water scandal.
German GDP Grew 0.7% in Q1
Germany may be the envy of the developed world, for the time being. Its first-quarter GDP rose.
Marijuana Taxes Could Reach $28 Billion
What would a mature, legal marijuana market yield in federal, state, and local taxes? About $28 billion per annum, according to the Tax Foundation.
Will Staples Close 200 Stores?
Staples will need to close a large number of stores, likely close to 200, based on its sales trends. Its current model is too inefficient.
US Holds 8,134 Tonnes of Gold
According to the first-quarter report of the World Gold Council, the United States held 8,134 tonnes of gold, more than double the next two countries on the list.