Gas Prices Move Toward $1
Organizations that follow gas prices say that less than $2 a gallon gas will be routine around the United States. Already, more than a third of states have prices below $2.
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Sears Stock Drops Near 5-Year Low
After Sears Holdings announced another terrible quarter, its stock fell close to a new five-year low.
Hello Barbie Doll Can Be Hacked
The Barbie doll seems to be among the most benign toys on the planet. One of its new incarnations is not.
Volkswagen Plant Hit by UAW Vote
Workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga have taken steps that will almost assure they will become part of the United Auto Workers (UAW).
San Francisco Is Hottest Real Estate Market in November
San Francisco was the hottest U.S. real estate market in November, based on housing supply and demand.
Amazon’s Last Chance for Cyber Monday Deals
Just as some stores opened before the Thanksgiving weekend in the hope of gaining sales before the holiday season, others have extended special discounts well after Cyber Monday.
Sears Becomes Old JC Penney
Sears now has become J.C. Penney in 2012, when its revenue and same-store sales dropped sharply.
Can Amazon Stock Hit More All-Time Highs?
Shares of Amazon.com have reached an all-time high, giving the e-commerce business a market cap of 80% higher than that of Wal-Mart.
Can Shares of Alphabet Continue to Hit All-Time Highs?
Shares in Alphabet, owner of Google, the world's largest search engine, continue to reach all-time highs, and they may continue to move higher for several reasons.
Montana Is the Most Dangerous State to Drive In
Based on a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of driving risk in all 50 states, Montana is the most dangerous state to drive in.
Volvo Sales Rise 91% in November
Volvo's U.S. sales rose almost 91% in November, to 6,902, compared to the same month of last year.
CEO Economic Forecast Drops to 3-Year Low
CEOs of large American companies are becoming more pessimistic by the quarter. The Business Roundtable CEO Economic Outlook Index fell to 64.5 in the fourth quarter from 74.1 in the third quarter. It is another…
China PMI Trouble and Air Pollution
Factory activity, homes that use coal and wood for heating, and car and truck emissions are the causes of China's dangerous pollution levels.
Greek Unemployment Rate Still Near 25%
The Greek numbers show how impossible it is for the country to pull out of its deep recession, which in turn cripples its ability to pay back billions of dollars in sovereign debt.
JC Penney, Sears, Other Major Retailers Near 52-Week Lows
As the poor numbers from Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday pour in, many brick-and-mortar retail stocks have neared 52-week lows.
‘Captain America: Civil War’ Trailer Hits 61 Million Views
The trailer for the upcoming "Captain America: Civil War" has already reached 61 million views, worldwide, in the first 24 hours.
100 Largest Private Companies
A number of America’s largest private companies are big enough in terms of revenue that had they been public they would have placed in the upper ranks of the Fortune 500. As a matter…
China and India Cities Have Worst Air Pollution in the World
Authorities in India and China have warned their populations that air pollution in some cities has reached near record levels, particularly in Delhi and Beijing.
What Happens to Amazon Prime Air in High Winds?
Amazon.com has dropped more hints about its Prime Air product, which can deliver some packages to customers via drone.
Microsoft Enters Cyber Monday Race
It would make sense for Microsoft to enter the Cyber Monday race with Xbox, which gets a huge portion of its sales over the holiday. However, the software company has rapidly expanded its e-commerce…