US GDP Growth Moves Toward Zero
A new Wall Street Journal poll of prominent economists revised their collective GDP growth estimate for the year downward.
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Can ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Top ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’?
Based on the usual movie sales trends, "Avengers: Age of Ultron" should drop below $50 million in the upcoming weekend. Can "Mad Max: Fury Road" open bigger?
Best Buy and Sprint Offer $1,300 Off iPhone
One or more of the three companies involved in a $1,300 discount for an Apple iPhone 6 sold by Best Buy and tied to a Sprint lease is losing money.
For Xerox Director Ann N. Reese, a Disastrous Tenure
Xerox has announced another poor quarter. Its share price hovers around a 52-week low. Who is accountable for the catastrophe that has continued to destroy the low-tech company?
Ford Tops Auto Companies in Brand Survey
Ford topped all car brands in a new valuation study called the Brand Finance Top 500 U.S. Brands survey.
Facebook Puts Instant Articles Into News Feed
Facebook has begun its anticipated program of including "Instant Articles" in its news feed. Is Facebook an enemy to the future of tradition media?
Greece Plunges Back Into Recession
While the euro area and several countries did well in the first quarter, Greece moved back into a recession, highlighting how difficult it will be for the nation to pay off its debts.
Apple Short Interest Drops to 62 Million Shares
The surge in Apple's stock, its strong earnings and the ongoing success of the iPhone 6 have probably triggered a flight in short sellers from its shares.
Apple Brand Value Hits $128 Billion
Another measure of brand value, and another brand value study that puts Apple on top.
Starbucks Signs Up 1,800 for College Education Plan
In what is a modest start to the Starbuck's program to pay college tuition for its "partners," 1,800 have signed up so far.
Myths About Tornado Safety
NOAA has put out a list of tornado myths, some of which have been part of the advice give to people for years.
China Smartphone Sales Fall for First Time in 6 Years, Apple Surges
The economy in China may be worse than believed, or more people in the People's Republic have smartphones than was previously assumed.
Unemployment Among Teens at 17.1%
As the U.S. economy adds jobs at a fast clip month by month, the rate for teenagers remains extremely high.
Bakken Formation Still Has 6 Billion Barrels of Oil
How much recoverable oil does the Bakken Formation have? The most recent estimate of proved reserves is just under 6 billion barrels for the entire Williston Basin, which includes the Bakken.
Reserve a Tesla Model X for $5,000
$5,000 is not much of a down payment for what is expected to be one of hottest sport utility vehicles in history.
Porsche’s $200,000 Sedan
Porsche Cars North America Inc.Porsche has decided to test how much people will pay for a luxury car with the launch of its Panamera Turbo S Executive. Porsche management has given it a base price…
Tesla’s 55,000 Car Sales Forecast Is Tiny
Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) reports that it will only deliver 55,000 Model S and X vehicles this year.
US Postal Service Loses Another $1.3 Billion
The sinkhole called the U.S. Postal Service lost another $1.3 billion in the first quarter, more evidence that the it needs to begin cutting costs aggressively now.
Starbucks Stops Sourcing Ethos Water From California
California Governor Jerry Brown should be pleased with Starbucks, which will stop using the state as a source for its Ethos Water.
What Will Happen to Tom Brady Endorsement Deals?
Will Tom Brady he face the same problem Tiger Woods did after his scandal? Brady has as many as a half a dozen huge endorsement deals.