Miami and LA, Least Affordable Housing Markets
They are at opposite ends of the country, but Miami and Los Angeles are the two least affordable housing markets in America.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Does J.C. Penney Need to Close 100 Stores?
J.C. Penney has more than 1,000 stores, and the retailer still loses money. So it stands to reason many locations are not profitable.
Video Games Can Make You Smarter
Research shows that playing video games can make people smarter -- at least as far as "multitasking" is concerned.
Can GM Be the Next Chrysler?
If there is a lesson to Chrysler's success and GM's mediocre performance, it is not consumer quality perception.
Earnings Raise Question About J.C. Penney’s Store Closings
J.C. Penney has tried to fight back from the disastrous period when Ron Johnson ran the company from January 2011 until April 2013.
Netflix Releases High-Definition Product for iPhone
Netflix fired another shot in the premium online video battles by taking advantage of the tremendous adoption of the new Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
YouTube Releases Paid Music Product
Investors have asked how Google will make money on YouTube since it bought the company back in October 2006.
How Can Twitter Forecast 2020 Results?
In one of the most audacious recent acts of any large public company, Twitter forecast its numbers for 2020.
Early Signs of a Pullback in Drilling Activity
With oil prices low and showing no sign of an immediate rebound, the industry is beginning to pull back on spending.
Walmart Stretches ‘Black Friday’ to 5 Days
Walmart, the largest retailer in America, will stage a Black Friday event that will stretch for five days, which must be a record.
Gas Drops Below $3 in 25 of 50 States
If many economists are correct, the plunge in gas prices should help boost gross domestic product just as the holidays begin and consumers flock to stores and malls.
Toyota Leads List of Cars People Consider Buying
When it comes to what brand shoppers consider when they look for a new car, Toyota ranks first, according to Edmunds.com.
Microsoft Releases Lumia 535, Drops Nokia
Microsoft has released its new Lumia 535. It should cost around $150 and comes with a suite of Microsoft products.
Retailers Expected to Add 750,000 Holiday Jobs
Seasonal jobs and what they pay should boost the economy in the final two months of the year, but that may not last.
Surge in US GDP to Outpace Troubled Global Expansion
Dying growth, crippled by high manufacturing costs and a financial system broken at the start of the recession, where supposed to slow the U.S. economy.
As the Young Text, Older Americans Use the Phone
The rise in texting among young Americans continues to grow, while it lags among older Americans, according to Gallup.
Selling a $710 Honda on eBay
To find out how wide the range of products and services available on eBay is, turn to the auto section.
Detroit Has 35,000 Broken Streetlights
As a modest sign of what Detroit faces, about 40% of its street lights and alley lights are broken.
Timex’s $36 Watch Answer to Apple Watch
For $36, the Timex Weekender owner gets a great deal. The watch not only tells time. It has a glow-in-the-dark feature.
For Sale at $188, Is This America’s Least Expensive House?
While Detroit may be the home of the $1,000 house, one home in Flint, Mich., is on the market for just $188.