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 Why GoPro's Stock Run Up Is A Trap
GoPro (NASDAQ: GRPO) shares ran up almost 7% last week to $5.26. The rise was based on a rumor that China consumer electronics firm Xiaomi might buy it. There are two problems. The U.S. has been...
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America's Longest-Lasting Cars
If you're looking for a car, pickup, or SUV that will last for at least 200,000 miles, here's a guide to longest-lasting vehicles on U.S. roads and highways.
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As Car Sales Drop, Thousands of Jobs at Stake
Thousands or more U.S.-based car manufacturing jobs are at stake over the next few months and the largest manufacturers may stop production of their weakest selling cars completely. … Continue reading →
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6 Biotech and Medtech Stocks That Saw Massive Moves This Week
Over the past week, a few biotech companies made absolutely massive runs, while others fell off a cliff. Although health care has barely kept pace with the broader markets over the past 52 weeks, the way that some stocks have been trading in 2018 could make this an exciting year. … Continue reading →
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SpaceX Valuation Hits $25 Billion
Privately held SpaceX has authorized a funding round to raise $507 million at a valuation of $25 billion. When completed the company will have received more than $2 billion since 2002's first capital raise of $12 million. … Continue reading →
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The Best- and Worst-Run States in America: A Survey of All 50
[jwplatform pgN4ZKNu]In the United States, the federal government is the ultimate legislative authority — wielding the power to regulate commerce, declare war, as well as establish and maintain a currency. Beyond that, however, the U.S. Constitution grants states considerable leverage in the management of their own internal affairs. Social and economic outcomes in a given … … Continue reading →
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The Most Expensive Restaurant in Every State
[jwplatform 8E2LMsaG]It's no news that eating out can be pricey. In America's largest cities, a meal for two can cost more than a thousand dollars. While in other parts of the country, restaurants offer more modest fare. Regardless, every state has a restaurant that can break the bank. Just how high can the price of … … Continue reading →
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Friday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500
Friday was a down day for the broad U.S. markets with all three major indices pulling back after what seemed like a promising opening for the session. Crude oil continued its climb to close out the week, although this was a small gain it is reaching even closer to $70. The S&P 500 sectors were more or less split down the middle. … Continue reading →
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The Size of a Home the Year You Were Born
While the U.S. housing market has largely recovered from the effects of the subprime mortgage crisis, homes are being built at barely half the rate they were in the early 2000s. The history of the U.S. housing market has been one marked by periods of rampant building and of lulls, even as the population has … … Continue reading →
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Average US Credit Card Debt at $15,983
U.S. housholds with credit card debt carry an average balance of nearly $16,000, in addition to mortgages, car loans and student debt totaling another $117,000 on average. … Continue reading →
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Cars so Hot They’re out of Stock
For the first time since 2010, the number of automobiles sold in America dropped in 2017. Americans were more willing to hold on to older vehicles than in previous years, leading to a 1.8% dip in sales compared to 2016. The trend of shifting consumer tastes from sedans and coupes to SUVs has been even … … Continue reading →
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Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: BBVA, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dropbox, Eli Lilly, Netflix, P&G, Splunk, Starbucks and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and other research calls from Friday include BBVA, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dropbox, Eli Lilly, Netflix, Procter & Gamble, Splunk and Starbucks.
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States With the Most Identity Theft
As the April 17th tax deadline looms, the habitual procrastinators among us have, perhaps unknowingly, put themselves at increased risk of identity theft. There were nearly 63,000 reported cases of tax-related identity theft alone in 2017. One of the best ways to reduce the likelihood of a criminal using your personal information to claim your … … Continue reading →
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Is This Wells Fargo's Comeback Quarter?
Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) released its first quarter earnings report before the markets opened on Friday. The firm said that it had $1.12 in earnings per share (EPS) on $ in revenue, compared...
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6 Most Important Things In Business Today
Trump set in motion plans to examine the financial future of the U.S. Postal Service. According to Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the creation of a task force to study the...
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The Size of a Home the Year You Were Born
While the U.S. housing market has largely recovered from the effects of the subprime mortgage crisis, homes are being built at barely half the rate they were in the early 2000s. The history of the...
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100 Most Popular Country Music Albums of All Time
The roots of country music run deep in the soil of America. And, while the genre has changed dramatically since the days of the Carter Family, it is in many ways more popular today than ever. During...
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The Official Pets and Animals of Every State
America is a continent-sized country of extraordinary natural diversity. While the bald eagle is the national bird and the North American bison the national mammal, each state has chosen different...
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The Creepiest Haunted House in Every State
Everyone loves a good ghost story, whether you believe in spirits or not. It's in our DNA. Curiosity about the paranormal likely dates back to when our ancestors were cave dwellers, and interest in...
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57 Fascinating Facts About the Titanic
This weekend marks the 106th anniversary of the demise of the Titanic, which claimed the lives of over 1,500 people. The vessel was only five days into her voyage to New York from Southampton,...
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US Gas Prices Highest Since 2015
Gasoline pump prices have jumped by three cents a gallon just since Monday, according to GasBuddy. Lower inventory levels brought on by OPEC production cuts and increased geopolitical tensions get...
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6 Most Important Things In Business Today
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has a new chief of its music business. According to The Wall Street Journal: Â Apple Inc. tapped the head of its European music and content operations to lead Apple Music...
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100 Best Pop Albums of All Time
Pop music is deeply embedded in the fabric of American society. Whether it’s playing on the radio, television, or at the local shopping center, today's top hits seem to be constantly blasting...
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Nasdaq Delists Long Island Blockchain
Long Blockchain, a company that pivoted from being a beverage maker to a blockchain technology provider, is being delisted from the Nasdaq effective Thursday.
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6 Most Important Things In Business Today
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg would not say if he is willing to support regulation of the company he founded as he testified before Congress. According to Reuters: Facebook Inc Chief...
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US Gasoline Prices to Jump 14% This Summer
U.S. drivers can expect to pay an average of 33 cents a gallon more this summer for gas. The average price will also be higher for the full year and an average household will spend almost $200 more...
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The Middle of Nowhere in Every State
The image of the frontiersman blazing a trail through the wilderness is an archetype of American culture. It has been immortalized by paintings and poems depicting the rugged trailblazer seeking...
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How Your State Was Founded
Since the United States of America declared its independence from the British Empire, every state has carved out its own individual identity. From the 13 original colonies to 50 different states,...
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6 Most Important Things In Business Today
Deutsche Bank has a new CEO. According to The Wall Street Journal: Deutsche Bank AG replaced its British chief executive, John Cryan, with the senior German head of its retail bank, a switch that...
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World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail
The world's largest cruise ship set sail recently. Royal Caribbean's 'Symphony of the Seas' is the fourth and largest of its Oasis-class ships to take to the seas. … Continue reading →
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How Bargain Hunting for a Home Can Backfire
Rising home prices and low inventory of homes for sale mean that homebuyers, especially first-timers, find themselves willing to try almost anything to get into a house at a price they can afford. Be careful, it's a jungle out there. … Continue reading →
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Walmart Continues To Struggle As Market Rejects Strategy
Walmart (NYSE: WMT), the world’s largest retailer, cannot get traction with shareholders. Despite deep troubles with its primary rival, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), it has not been able to sell its mix of huge superstores with a strong e-commerce presence. As Amazon comes under pressure for its payments to the U.S. Postal Service and questions about … … Continue reading →
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Ford Continues To Underperform Rivals
Ford (NYSE: F) had a strong sales month domestically in March. However, it still lags it major competitors, GM (NYSE: GM) and Toyota (NYSE: TM), and investors continue to worry about whether CEO...
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World's Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail
The world's largest cruise ship set sail recently. Royal Caribbean's 'Symphony of the Seas' is the fourth and largest of its Oasis-class ships to take to the seas.
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Ford Continues To Underperform Rivals
Ford (NYSE: F) had a strong sales month domestically in March. However, it still lags it major competitors, GM (NYSE: GM) and Toyota (NYSE: TM), and investors continue to worry about whether CEO James Hackett has a strategy to rescue Ford from worries about its long-term future. Year to date Ford’s shares are down 11.7%. … … Continue reading →
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