Ford F-Series Leads All Cars Sales in 2014
Ford Motor F-Series pickup was the best-selling car in the United States again in 2014. It is a prize Ford has held for decades.
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Starbucks Dumps Christmas Coffee for 50% Discount
Almost two weeks after Christmas, Starbucks still has inventories of Christmas coffee. Like most retailers, it has taken the only logical way out.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Is No. 1 Film of 2014
It was improbable that "Guardians of the Galaxy" could be the box office winner based on U.S ticket sales in 2014.
Unemployment May Fall Below 5%
When the unemployment level is below 5%, the economy is fully recovered. The jobless rate is moving rapidly in that direction.
3 Michigan Cities Have Lowest Gas Prices in US
Michigan is not near any huge oil refineries, and it has one of the highest gasoline taxes of any state. Yet three of the four cities in America with the lowest price per gallon…
Can BMW Sell $135,000 Electric Car?
The new BMW i8 has been positioned as a Tesla killer. But it is not all-electric like a Tesla.
T-Mobile’s Impossible 2015 Predictions
T-Mobile's CEO John Legere has made a set of impossible predictions for 2015 that show just how unrealistic the Un-Carriers's goals have become.
California Drought Improves, a Little
A look at the drought map for California shows that a small portion of the state has posted an improvement in conditions.
FBI Looks for Cyber Agents
The FBI has posted job openings for Special Agent (Cyber), a sign that the law enforcement agency may more aggressively try to counter cyberattacks.
IBM Is America’s Worst Run Company for 2014
These are America’s worst run companies, with IBM leading the list.
Americans Saved $14 Billion on Gas Last Year
Americans saved $14 billion on gasoline last year compared to 2013, according to the AAA.
20 States Boost Minimum Wage
Some 20 states were to increase their minimum wage on January 1, according to the National Employment Law Project.
Top 10 American Charitable Donations Total $3.3 Billion
According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, total donations by the top 10 givers in America have not returned to the record level of 2007. But, they are getting closer.
Lithium Battery Is Tech Product of 2014
It sits in consumer devices from portable games to flashlights to toys to cameras, using among the most widely used technology in American. It is the lithium battery.
Gas Prices Drop Below $2 in 3 States
As another sign of how rapidly gasoline prices have fallen is that the average cost of a gallon of regular has dropped below $2 in three states.
Home Sales to Increase 9% in 2015
The U.S. real estate market is expected to improve, based on sales, in 2015. However, the improvement is unlikely to cause a bubble.
Apple Wins Race for Global Holiday Sales
The power of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus as the top smartphones based on consumer demand helped Apple hold a huge market share during the holiday season.
Coffee Price Rises 52%
Coffee has to be among the most widely consumed beverages in America. Over the past year, its price has surged.
American Apparel Cuts Factory Hours
According to a report in the New York Post, American Apparel has sharply reduced the time that its factories are open. It seems the retailer is low on cash.
Amazon’s Year-End Deals Surge
Amazon.com, the largest e-commerce company in America, has a tremendous number of items on sale just two days after Christmas.