Imagine a store where you can pay as you go with no credit and get brand-name furniture, appliances and electronics for as little as $19.99 a week. Continue Reading Below That’s the marketing pitch for rent-to-own companies, which tout low prices, no hassles and instant gratification to cash-strapped consumers. If […]
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Asian markets mixed as market awaits Trump Fed decision
BEIJING – Asian stock markets were mixed Monday as investors waited to find out who U.S. President Donald Trump will pick to head the Federal Reserve. Continue Reading Below KEEPING SCORE: Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index lost 0.1 percent to 21,995.15 and the Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.7 percent to 3,392.03. […]
Target’s new changes could boost stock – Barron’s
Target’s growing focus on online sales and other changes at the U.S. retailer could reward investors, propelling its stock to $75-$80 during the next two years, returning 20 percent to 30 percent, Barron’s reported on Sunday. Continue Reading Below The Minneapolis-based discount chain has been making strides to better compete […]
Oil markets stable on expected extension of output cuts
Oil markets were stable on Monday, with Brent remaining above $60 per barrel supported by expectations that an OPEC-led production cut due to expire next March would be extended. Continue Reading Below Brent crude oil futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $60.40 per barrel at 0236 GMT, […]
Trump tax overhaul under intensifying fire as Congress readies bill
President Donald Trump’s plan for overhauling the U.S. tax system faced growing opposition from interest groups on Sunday, as Republicans prepare to unveil sweeping legislation that could eliminate some of the most popular tax breaks to help pay for lower taxes. Continue Reading Below Republicans who control the U.S. House […]
GM settles California suit over alleged defects concealment
SANTA ANA, Calif. – General Motors has agreed to a $13.9 million settlement with Orange County, California, after prosecutors accused the auto giant of concealing serious safety defects to avoid costly recalls and part replacements. Continue Reading Below The lawsuit, filed in 2014, accused GM of deceptive business practices and […]
Puerto Rico gov seeks to cancel $300M Whitefish contract
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico’s governor on Sunday demanded that the board of the island’s power company cancel the $300M contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings amid increased scrutiny of the Montana company’s role in Hurricane Maria recovery efforts. Continue Reading Below The announcement by Gov. Ricardo Rossello comes […]
Iceland heads to coalition talks after vote; Populists gain
REYKJAVIK, Iceland – Iceland’s ruling Independence Party took the largest share of the vote in the island nation’s parliamentary election but faces difficult negotiations to form a new government after populist candidates showed unexpected strength. Continue Reading Below A record eight parties won seats in Saturday’s vote as the 2008 […]
Confusion coming with California’s legal marijuana
LOS ANGELES – California is kicking off recreational marijuana sales on Jan. 1, but there will be plenty of confusion as the new market takes shape. Continue Reading Below Some places are banning sales, while only a small number appear ready to issue licenses. That means there could be limited […]
Nike Just Poured Gasoline on the Retail Bonfire
It’s already been a terrible year for traditional retailers. Continue Reading Below Thus far, the industry has announced plans to close 6,700 stores this year, more than any other year on record, and there’s still two months left in 2017. It’s clear what’s driving this shake-up. The rise of e-commerce […]