Google Mobile Searches Move Ahead of Desktop
Google has reported that mobile searches in many of the world's large markets have surpassed those from desktops. The ubiquity of smartphones and tablets has made that change likely for some time.
All Work
Douglas A. McIntyre
Sears Turnaround Continues to Fail
CEO and controlling shareholder Eddie Lampert has made one more set of comments about why Sears Holdings has entered a recovery phase.
JC Penney Shares Collapse
With earnings about to be announced, sentiment has turned against J.C. Penney, based on pessimism about how it fared last quarter.
New Comcast Customer Service Upgrades Will Not Solve Problems
Comcast, which regularly ranks among the worst companies in America based on customer service, recently announced the opening of customer service operation.
Dow Chemical to Fire 3% of Employees, CEO Will Take No Pay Cut
While Dow Chemical will cut 3% of its workforce, nothing in the corporation's press release mentioned that Dow's president, chairman and chief executive officer will cut his own pay by a dime.
Fox Renews ‘The Simpsons’ for 27th and 28th Seasons
Fox has renewed "The Simpsons" for a 27th and a 28th season. The media company claims this makes the show the longest running in TV history.
Icahn Wants Bigger Share Buyback From Apple
Carl Icahn called Apple the Secretariat of corporations and the best company of the past 50 years, the activist investor also mentioned that he always likes bigger buybacks.
Chevy Volt Price Chopped to $33,995
After years of trying, General Motors will make another run at the electric car market with a new Chevy Volt.
Can $21 Billion in Mother’s Day Sales Lift Retail?
The National Retail Federation forecasts Mother's Day retail spending will reach more than $21 billion, up sharply from last year and the highest level since its research about spending on the holiday began.
Why Amazon Sells Its Fire Phone for $449
courtesy of Amazon.comAmazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and its founder Jeff Bezos never give up on anything. The Fire Phone has been a failure since it was launched. Amazon hoped that, if it could break into…
New College Grads Have Median Salary of $45,478
New college graduates have a median starting salary of $45,478, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Why Fiat Chrysler Shares Are Up 65%
Fiat Chrysler's shares have risen 65% over the past year, while those of GM and Ford have just risen 18% for the same period.
Gas Jumps Above $3 in 4 States
The higher price of oil has pushed gasoline above $3 a gallon in four states, according to GasBuddy.
Toyota Camry Remains America’s Best Selling Car
courtesy of ToyotaToyota (NYSE: TM) Camry held its position as America’s best selling car last month, just below the three full-sized pick-ups which dominate U.S. vehicles . Camry kept its place because it is designed for…
Volkswagen Sales in US Continue to Crash
While eyes have been trained on the ousted CEO drama in Germany, Volkswagen quietly posted another rough quarter in America.
Mercedes Dominates BMW in Sales
In the back and forth between Mercedes and BMW for the lead in luxury sales in America, Mercedes pulled ahead last month.
Apple Watch Sales Failure?
Poor Apple Watch early results could mean that wearable devices, particularly smartwatches, have come to market too soon.
Residents Feel Least Safe in Fresno, Most Safe in Des Moines
Fresno, Calif., got another black eye, as Gallup has named it the city where people are least likely to feel safe and secure.
Does The New York Times Need to Kill Its Sports Section?
If there are any sections of the New York Times that lose money, the decision about cuts should be easy.
Is Elon Musk’s New Battery Just a Toy?
The Tesla Powerwall battery may be used by a small niche of Americans, because it has so little utility to power most homes and is so expensive.