Money & The Economy

Average New-Car Prices Up 2 Percent Year-Over-Year

A report out today shows the estimated average transaction price for new light vehicles in the United States was $36,978 in November 2018. New-vehicle prices increased by $769 (up…

8 years ago

No New Tariffs: Trump Wins Trade War With China

U.S. President Donald Trump was able to extract a number of concessions from Chinese President Xi Jinping in exchange for…

8 years ago

US Oil And Gas Reserves Reached Record Highs In 2017

U.S. crude oil and natural gas reserves reached record highs in 2017, blowing passed levels not seen in nearly half…

8 years ago

Sales Plummet As Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Anti-Gun Policies Kick In

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ hunting and electronic departments have been lagging in recent months due to the company’s decision to stop selling…

8 years ago

Luxury Home Prices Rose at Lowest Growth Rate in Nearly Two Years

Luxury home prices rose 3.2 percent year over year to an average of $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2018, according…

8 years ago

American Retailers Using Trump’s Tariffs Against Chinese Manufacturers

Chinese manufacturers are feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump’s tariffs as U.S. retailers continue to slash orders and cut…

8 years ago

As Taxpayers Start Feeling Impact of New Tax Law, Here’s Who Could Win Big

A list of taxpayers who stand to benefit the most from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act as they begin…

8 years ago

Nearly Three-Quarters of Americans Concerned About Identity Theft During Holiday Shopping Season

The vast majority of Americans (71%) are concerned that their financial and personal information could be compromised due to data breaches…

8 years ago

Small Business Economic Outlook Remains High After 2 years under Trump Economic Policy

The Q4 MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (Index) released today recorded an overall score of 69.3, indicating a…

8 years ago

CVS To Close $69 Billion Aetna Acquisition Deal That Could Change Health Care

CVS Health’s $69 billion acquisition of health insurance company Aetna is expected to be finalized “on or about” Wednesday, according…

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