Yum Brands Is Another Company Hurt by China Expectations
The People's Republic of China has become the earnings crutch for many companies, from Yum Brands to Apple and General Motors.
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Android Holds 51% Share of Smartphone Operating Systems
While sales of iPhone 6 models have swamped the competition, the market share of the Google Android operating system is more than half of the market.
Volkswagen Diesel Car Prices Drop 13% in US
The amount Volkswagen received on average for sales of its diesel cars in the United States plunged 13% in September.
October 6 Is Best Day to Book Thanksgiving Trips
People who want to travel by air on Thanksgiving get their lowest fares on October 6. For Christmas, the lowest fares are available on October 9.
Why Milwaukee Is the Worst City for Black Americans
Milwaukee is the worst city for black Americans because, among other things, the unemployment rate among the group in the city is over 17%.
Why Is Maryland America’s Richest State?
Maryland's poverty rate is the second lowest of all states, an example of the difference between the state's economic health compared to most of the country.
Why Does Midland Texas Have the Fastest Growing Economy in the US?
The economy of Midland, Texas, grew last year by more than twice the rate of the metro area with the next largest economic growth.
Why Is Detroit the Most Dangerous City in US?
Despite crime dropping in the city for three consecutive years, Detroit remains the most dangerous city in America.
Could Volkswagen Go Bankrupt?
Is it absurd to think that the world's largest car company could to bankrupt? Not if its chairman said the current emissions scandal could ruin the company.
Apple Named Top Corporate Brand With $170 Billion Value
Apple was named the most valuable global brand in the 2015 Interbrand World's Best 100 Global Brand survey, with Google in second place.
American Apparel Goes Into Bankruptcy
American Apparel has filed for Chapter 11. Now, the retailer has to show it can survive in any form, with customers going elsewhere to buy competitive products.
Chick-fil-A Opens in New York City
Chick-fil-A has entered New York City. Perhaps it is a sign the chain wants to be a national one like McDonald's.
Black Unemployment Rate at 9.2%
The national unemployment rate for September was 5.1%, the same as the previous month, although the American black community suffered more than most.
Mercedes Sales Surge Ahead of BMW in September
In what is usually a close race, luxury car company Mercedes readily topped its rival BMW in sales in September.
T-Mobile Offers Free Credit Monitoring
For any T-Mobile customers who worry one of their files was hacked, the company has offered two years of free credit monitoring and identity tracking.
950 Million Android Devices Threatened by Bug
The following warning was issued by a software security firm that researches the Google Android OS.
Why Google and Amazon Rise as Stock Market Falters
Both Amazon and Google remain successful in their original businesses, but what Wall Street sees in the companies is their newer products.
Marijuana Sales Begin in Oregon, as Use Spreads
As the budding marijuana commercial sales business moves toward national acceptance, Oregon became the latest state to allow sales of marijuana to the general population via medical marijuana outlets.
Volkswagen Touareg vs Tesla Model X
Volkwagen's luxury SUV, the Touareg, is more like the Tesla Model X than most people would suppose.
GameStop to Add 28,000 Workers as Video Game Retail Thrives
GameStop will add 28,000 holiday workers for 2015, evidence that its business model is thriving.