ISM Non-Manufacturing Growth Now 65 Consecutive Months
The Institute for Supply Management has reported that economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in the month of June. This marks the 65th consecutive month of growth.
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Thinkstock The state of Utah was the first to pass a law allowing gold and silver coins issued by the U.S. Mint as an acceptable form of payment in the state. Now, the state…
Unemployment at Post-Recession Low, With Dismal Participation Rate
The U.S. Department of Labor has released the highly awaited unemployment and payrolls report for the month of June.
Cost of July Barbecue Soars
As we approach the Fourth of July, people are stocking up on fireworks and revving up their barbecue pits. Has anyone stopped to think about how much this costs?
ADP and TrimTabs Act to Book-End Labor Department Unemployment and Payrolls
Thursday will mark two key events, the first being the U.S. Department of Labor's report for unemployment and new payrolls for the month of June.
Factory Activity in Greece Collapses
According to global economic research firm Markit, Greece can add to its debt problems the fact that its factory activity is contracting sharply.
Consumers Much More Confident This Summer
Consumer confidence was higher in June, after a moderate improvement in May. What really matters here is that the number ticked well above 100 again.
Puerto Rico Unemployment at 12.6%, Poverty at 41%
Puerto Rico has an unemployment rate of 12.6%, a sign of how poorly off the territory's economy is.
Greece Takes Downgrade by S&P, Sees 50% Exit of Euro
ThinkstockGreece is running out of friends. Standard & Poor’s does not like what it sees in this Grexit game of chicken and political shell game that Greece is playing with Europe. After word that…
Several Factors Could Impact Early Payrolls and Unemployment Report
The Independence Day holiday has created a shortened week, and that means that the typical first-Friday unemployment and payrolls report will be released on Thursday morning.
Mixed Strategy for Asset Classes This Summer
Crisis often brings opportunity. If you can stomach yet another financial crisis, Greece is bringing that opportunity.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: American Water, CenturyLink, Chesapeake, Tesla, Macy’s, Chimera and More
Monday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include American Water Works, CenturyLink, Chesapeake Energy, Tesla Motors, Macy's and Chimera Investment.
The Fallout of Greek Shame
The financial markets are in turmoil, after somehow actually having been tricked into thinking the Greeks would strike a bargain.
Will Pollution Kill China’s Growth?
In a new book, former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says that pollution will measurably cripple China's growth.
Can Greece and China Drop Oil Back to $50?
Future global financial and economic problems could push crude back to $50, where it traded just four months ago.