Nebraska And North Dakota Unemployment Below 3%
Two states have unemployment rates below 3% They are Nebraska and North Dakota. Each stands out because the national rate is 5%, and in some states over 6% The jobless rate in Nebraska in…
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Gas Prices Drop To $1.85 In South Carolina
Gas prices in refinery rich South Carolina have dropped to $1.85 for the average price of a gallon of regular. The figure may nose dive further as the average price for a gallon of…
Airbnb Reaches $25.5 Billion Valuation
Home-renting site Airbnb has raised $100 million, which puts its value at $25.5 billion. Based on its revenue, the argument that it is overvalued has support.
Over 44,000 Protest JC Penney Thanksgiving Hours
If Thanksgiving is a day on which people should be at home with their families, many large retailers have ignored that. The Thanksgiving weekend is too precious a period to have stores closed.
Why Nike Sells $310 Soccer Shoes
As part of its position as the world's premier maker of athletic shoes, and the universal nature of its brand, Nike has a great deal of price leverage. A prime example of that is…
Will CEOs Other Than Facebook’s Zuckerberg Take Paternal Leave?
Proponents of corporate paid time off for employees having children grabbed onto Mark Zuckerberg's decision to show that even the busiest CEO can set aside time for his family.
Microsoft and Volvo Offer Virtual Car Shopping
Use a hologram, open a car virtually, design it, customize it. These are all features of a new venture between Microsoft and Volvo.
Luxury Brands Lead Facebook Fan List
A study of which car brands have the most Facebook fans in America shows that most are brands that the majority of Americans cannot afford.
Apple Global Smartphone Sales to Close in on Samsung
Samsung's fortunes in the smartphone market have slipped for two years, and the stumbles have already cost it in revenue and profits.
China Consumer Spending to Reach $6.4 Trillion in 2025
China's consumer economy will reach $6.4 trillion within a decade, according to a report from the Demand Institute.
A Dunkin’ Donuts Plan to Deliver Food to Customers
Not wanting to be left behind in the race of fast-food companies to offer new ways to sell their menu items to consumers, Dunkin' Donuts will offer delivery in several cities.
Facebook Offers a Way to Donate to Charity
Facebook has launched another service to help bind its users to the social network. It will offer a way for people to easily donate to charity.
JC Penney to Offer Average Black Friday Discounts of 68%
According to new research from WalletHub, among the 30 largest retailers, the average discount for all product categories on Black Friday will be more than 40%.
Almost 47 Million People to Travel Over Thanksgiving Weekend
AAA forecasts that nearly 47 million people will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period, up slightly from last year.
Amazon Offers New Holiday Deals Every 5 Minutes
Every five minutes, a new deal on Amazon.com. Starting on Friday, Nov. 20, and lasting for eight days.
BMW and Mercedes Sales Surge in Europe
The two car brands that posted extraordinary sales in the European Union in October were luxury brands BMW and Mercedes.
Gas Prices Drop Below $2 in 13 States
Gas prices in some states may be below $1.75 soon. That would be a holiday gift to drivers who have long trips during the holidays, and it might free up some money for consumer…
Apple’s iPhone Ruins GoPro
GoPro has enough problems that comparisons between one of its flagship products and the iPhone 6s video function gives investors another reason to sell the stock.
Japan Slides Into Recession, With China to Blame
The world's third largest economy has fallen into recession as the government announced a second quarter of contraction.
Hillary Clinton’s Net Worth May Be Close To $50 Million
Hillary Clinton was the wealthiest candidate at the Democratic debate–by far. 24/7 Wall St. did an analysis of the net worth of each major candidate, This is what we found about Clinton: Hillary Clinton…