9 Companies That Turned Their Fortunes Around in 2018
2018 has been one of the most volatile years for stocks in recent history. From the start of the year through April there have been 28 days in which the S&P 500 rose or…
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Brands That Will Disappear in 2019
Operating a profitable and successful brand requires constant work and attention to all facets of business, as well as managing challenges from within and without. Brands can be vulnerable to a number of issues,…
30 Safest Cars in America
In a report released this week, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety identified the safest cars on the road. IIHS identified 30 2019 model year vehicles as a “Top Safety Pick+.” Just 11 automakers…
The Drunkest City in Every State
Drinking too much is the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the United States. It kills one in 10 working-age adults, or about 88,000 people every year, cutting the lives of those who…
Famous People in Business We Lost This Year
On June 5, a housekeeper discovered the lifeless body of fashion designer and entrepreneur Kate Spade. Nearby, there was a letter written by Spade, addressed to her daughter. Police would later rule the death…
Every State’s Pension Crisis, Ranked
As members of the baby boom generation age into retirement — approximately 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day — more and more are relying on pension benefits as their main source of income. Public…
Biggest IPOs of the Year
In the first three quarters of 2018, 173 companies have gone public in the United States. By year’s end, the total number of domestic initial public offerings is projected to exceed the 181 IPOs…
25 Boards of Directors With Shocking Pay Packages
At one time, being a member of the board of directors of an S&P 500 company might have meant attending a few meetings a year, having some meals at the company’s expense, and scoring…
Best News of the Year
For many people, 2018 cannot end soon enough. Devastating wildfires in California, destructive hurricanes in the South, bitter political partisanship, and a tumbling stock market marked a turbulent 2018. But it was not all…
The Best and Worst CEOs of 2018
In August 2018, 154 chief executives at American companies left their job — the most of any month on record, according to management consulting firm Challenger, Gray, & Christmas. While many departed on good…
These Are the Most Expensive Zip Codes in 2018
Certain parts of the country are more desirable to live in than others. High quality public works, top notch schools, and safety are factors that prospective home owners look for when moving to a…
Least Bankable Actors of 2018
This year’s biggest movies starred some of Hollywood’s most popular actors – some relatively new and some far more established. Chadwick Boseman – the star of the year’s top-grossing film “Black Panther” — only…
Most Bankable Actors of 2018
Blockbusters continued to dominate at the box office in 2018. Films such as “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” grossed hundreds of millions of dollars each. To ensure the success of these…
Even Doctors Are Afraid of These Infections
Doctors working in hospitals and emergency rooms have seen all kinds of infections and complications — from easily treatable urinary tract infections to potentially deadly sepsis. But some viruses scare them more than others,…
Most Expensive College in Every State
Prospective college students want to go to the school that will best equip them for success in their future. Among the factors students consider are school reputation, degree programs, amenities, and alumni networks. However,…