The assailant who went on an apparently random shooting rampage in a remote area of Northern California on Tuesday was armed with a semiautomatic rifle and a military-style vest with clips, according to police. Four people were killed, and 10 others were injured on Tuesday morning after the gunman rampaged […]
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NASA launches powerful weather satellite
After back-to-back delays earlier this week, a workhorse Delta 2 rocket finally streaked away from the California coast early Saturday carrying a state-of-the-art $1.6 billion weather satellite into an orbit around Earth’s poles, the first of four intended to ensure reliable forecasting over the next two decades. The Delta 2, […]
Bitcoin jumps more than 9% after news Square is testing the digital currency
Bitcoin has again recovered quickly from a sharp drop. The digital currency briefly surged more than 9 percent Wednesday to a high of $7,251.81, according to CoinDesk. That’s within 10 percent of its record high of $7,879.06 hit last Wednesday. Bitcoin had fallen 30 percent below that record over the […]
Who is Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe?
To his followers and faithful, Robert Mugabe is an African nationalist hero who defied the might of white rule, and won. To his many enemies and detractors, he is a brutal tyrant who ruled by fear and ruined his country. On Wednesday, Zimbabwe’s military vehemently denied a coup to topple […]
Zimbabwe army has Mugabe, wife in custody, controls capital
Zimbabwe’s military controls the capital and the state broadcaster and is holding President Robert Mugabe, 93, and his wife under house arrest. It appears that the world’s oldest head of state has been deposed by a coup. But the military is at pains to say it did not stage a […]
Amazon unveils more Whole Foods price cuts ahead of Thanksgiving
N – Nov 15 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday unveiled more discounts on several grocery products at Whole Foods Market, days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, sending stocks of rival U.S. grocers lower in early trading. Continue Reading Below The lower prices include deeper discounts on some items for […]
A lightning fast rally in oil prices is reversing. Here’s why
A downbeat outlook for oil demand from a top energy watchdog and fears of rising U.S. output sparked a sell-off in crude futures this week, but analysts say the market was already poised for a pullback. International benchmark Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude have both shed about $3 […]
Which city will become America’s next tech hub?
Rapid tech sector growth has created new economies in Seattle and San Francisco – but as business costs have increased in these regions companies are looking for new locations to set up shop. A prime example: Amazon (AMZN), who is searching for a location for its second headquarters. Continue Reading […]
Better Buy: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. vs. Wheaton Precious Metals
Over the last few years copper and gold miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) has faced headwinds ranging from bad investment choices to commodity price weakness to complicated relationships with foreign governments. It’s been a hard stretch to say the least. On the other hand, Wheaton Precious Metals‘ (NYSE: WPM) biggest […]
3 Value Stocks Perfect for Retirement
Many savvy investors know they’ll need steady income-generating stocks in retirement, but finding companies that can do that — and that are priced under their potential — is not always easy. Continue Reading Below That’s why three Motley Fool writers have put together a short list of value stocks that […]