Another Reason To Replace IBM CEO Rometty
IBM (NYSE: IBM) reached another stop on the road to reinvent itself. Like others, this one showed no sign of progress for the failing tech company. As a matter of fact, IBM continues to…
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Tens of Millions of Americans Terrified About ID Theft
Americans are having their personal records stolen at retailers, banks and even game consoles to which they have given name, rank and serial numbers.
Taylor Swift Ticket Prices Top $5,300
Ticket prices for the "1989 World Tour: Taylor Swift & Vance Joy" have gone above $5,300 in some cities, a sign of the extraordinary demand.
Why Does Netflix Have an 800 Number?
For some reason, Netflix has an 800 number, or to be precise an 866 toll-free one. Perhaps it is for Netflix customers who do not have an Internet connection.
Will Binge Drinking Report Damage Diageo, Anheuser-Busch?
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that excessive alcohol use damages the economy at the rate of nearly $250 billion a year.
Who Might Replace United CEO Oscar Munoz?
With United Continental CEO Oscar Munoz sidelined with a heart attack, the company's board is facing the prospect he may be out of work for some time.
China Economy Staggers at 6.9%
For the first time since the Great Recession, China's economy rose less that 7%. In the first three quarters, the number was 6.9%.
Why Is the Nissan Versa the Cheapest Car in America?
Nissan USA24/7 Wall St. did an analysis of the “10 Cheapest Cars In America”. While many of the world’s largest car companies have vehicles on the list, the Nissan Vera, made by one of…
VW Keeps 23% Market Share in Europe
courtesy of Volkswagen of AmericaIn September, Volkswagen was the market share leader in the auto industry in European Union. It posted 23% of the market. As a contrast General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), the…
2 Stocks That Could Fall 50%
The lost children of the Web 2.0 internet IPO surge are Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) and Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA) which never created strong business models. While each stock has fallen this year, the…
Why Does the McLaren P1 Coupe Cost Over $1 Million?
When 24/7 Wall St. recently examined the 10 Most Expensive Cars in America, the price for the winner was not even close to the balance of the cars.
Will $15 Minimum Wage Ruin McDonald’s?
Advocates of a higher minimum have argued that low-paid workers must have pay that puts them above the poverty line. Companies like McDonald's would be badly bloodied by that decision.
New York Mets World Series Tickets Rise to Over $5,800
Even with a hard series that could go to seven games, Met's tickets for the World Series are already $1,700.
Can Ballmer Investment in Twitter Help Lift the Stock 100%?
Ballmer has put enough money on the line to argue that he has not only looked at Twitter carefully, but thinks he can make a nice profit.
Twitter Chairman Omid R. Kordestani to Make $50,000
Wikimedia CommonsOmid R. Kordestani must have a lot of optimism about the future of Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR). He will make $50,000 as the executive chairman of the company. However, his upside is huge…
Bernie Sanders’ $8,797 Super PAC
Senator Bernie Sanders has a Super PAC called Collective Actions PAC. As of October 15, it has raised just $8,797.
Time for Tribune Company to Sell the LA Times
The important question is whether Tribune should be a large company with very low net income and a great deal of debt, or a smaller one with a better financial future.
Can Detroit Afford to Lose 7,000 People per Year?
If Detroit's leadership does not begin to talk about its problems regularly, and in the open, the city cannot begin to set intelligent plans to solve those problems.
Yum Brands Results Take an Embarrassing Turn
Yum Brands revised its numbers down and added activist Keith A. Meister of Corvex Management to its board.
Chicago Cubs Ticket Prices Reach Historical Highs
While there is a fervor throughout Chicago that hasn’t been matched in more than a decade, secondary market ticket prices are reaching historical highs at Wrigley Field.