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Apple Watch Sales Were Way Up Over The Holidays, Slice Data Shows
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised big Apple Watch Sales during the holiday season, and new data from Slice Intelligence suggests that the company delivered. Slice, which draws its data from online receipts, divided the season by month.
3 Top Balance Transfer Credit Cards for 2017
If you’re starting 2017 with credit card debt, now’s a great time to decide to pay it down and stop giving away your money to credit card companies. If you’re struggling to make a dent in your balances or simply want to pay them off faster, a 0% APR balance transfer could be a smart move for you.
Why Kohl’s, Gartner, and Constellation Brands Slumped Today
The stock market didn’t move much on Thursday, with major market benchmarks finishing the day mixed and with minimal changes from Wednesday’s close. The mood of the market was less positive than investors had seen in previous days, with various news items calling into question whether the upbeat attitude that market participants had had coming into 2017 will actually pan out with improved economic growth and corporate profits.
Summers and Eurasia Start the New Year With Dire Global Warnings
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said investors are far too sanguine about the risks of Donald Trump’s policies, which analysts at Eurasia Group say could contribute to a level of global instability not seen since World War II. The Harvard professor, a Democrat who was Treasury chief under Bill Clinton, on Tuesday cited the possibility of protectionist measures by the U.S. as well as changes to foreign policy and domestic social programs as issues that are creating “extraordinary uncertainty.”
10 ways to improve your telework productivity this year
Have a New Year’s resolution to work from home more this year – maybe to spend more time with your children or save some gas money? Thanks to the flexible world of the Internet, I’ve been able to work away from The Post’s D.C. office for about a year and a half now – joining an estimated 37 percent of Americans who say they’ve telecommuted. Working from home can have its own charms and challenges.
You’ll Never Believe McDonald’s Newest Sandwich
Certain McDonald’s restaurants in Florida started serving Monday chicken McGriddles as part of the chain’s all-day breakfast menu. The sandwich will give people a taste of the always popular chicken and waffles — the McGriddle’s bread is made with syrup and the fried chicken is well, fried chicken.
17 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
Happy New Year everyone! For those of you who stuck to your long-term game plan in 2016, you were handsomely rewarded. All three major U.S. stock indexes pushed to new all-time highs during the course of 2016, and the unemployment rate hit a more than nine-year low.
3 men decapitated, 2 more slain in Acapulco over New Year’s
A taxi driver lies dead in his car after being shot shortly before midnight in a busy street in Acapulco early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. At least five people were killed over the New Year’s weekend in the Mexican resort city of Acapulco, including three men found decapitated in a central neighborhood.
Forget a New Year’s resolution – ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’…
Forget a New Year’s resolution – ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ author Tim Ferriss explains the right way to set goals If you ask Tim Ferriss what his New Year’s resolution is, he’ll tell you he doesn’t believe in them. But that’s not to say ” The 4-Hour Workweek ” author and ” The Tim Ferriss Show ” podcast host doesn’t have a collection of ambitious goals.
Happy New Year, Fast Food Industry! So Starts the Era of Even Fatter Minimum Wages
Fast-food executives have little reason to pop the bubbly on New Year’s Day as minimum wage increases go into effect in a record 20 states. Some of the largest increases, many of which mark a beginning of gradual hikes extending to 2021, will come in Washington , Arizona and Washington, D.C. .
Saving a little extra makes a big difference to retirement
It’s a brand new year and a chance to do things right. As such, some resolutions tend to show up again and again on lists, such as save more, spend less and lose weight.
Week Ahead: Wall Street Kicks Off New Year With Last Jobs Report of 2016
Prepare for a lot of economic data in the coming week as investors look for direction on how markets will fare in 2017. The start of 2017 will be interesting as investors adjust to new policies and decisions from President-elect Donald Trump and anticipate the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates.
Trump focuses New Year’s tweet on ‘many enemies’ and everyone…
On the final day of 2016, President-elect Donald Trump sent a New Year’s message of “love!” on Twitter, including to his “many enemies” and everyone who has “lost so badly.” The tweet came after another that praised Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for not launching a tit-for-tat sanctions to respond to those issued by US President Barack Obama’s administration this week in retaliation for Russia’s suspected election-related hacking.
Financial Resolutions for the New Year
Did you make a New Year’s resolution for 2017? You’re not alone if you did. Two-thirds of Americans make a New Year’s resolution, but just 8% of Americans are successful in achieving it.
Restaurant Brands Switch to Healthier Poultry Is Not Reason Enough to Jump on the Stock
Restaurant Brands just became the latest fast-food company to announce it will make a switch toward higher-quality food. This trend, spurred by the American consumers’ increasing consciousness over what they eat, will have long-term effects for investors.
Many will use Uber, Lyft on New Yeara s, but a regular taxi might end up being cheaper
Southern Californians will soon be ringing in the New Year at neighborhood sports bars, nightclubs, outdoor venues, and maybe even Disneyland. But when the party’s over and all of that drinking is done they’re going to need to get home safely.
A water scientist explains why New York bagels and pizza are…
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Fast-Food Stocks: What to Watch in 2017
The past year has been a difficult one for the restaurant industry, and the fast-food category has not been exempt. Fewer people are eating out overall, and in Q3, according to the most recent data available from NPD Group , that trend began to hurt quick serverestaurants .
Race to save rare breed of pig hinges on eating them
In this Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, photo Susan Frank prepares to feed her mulefoot pigs at Dogpatch Farm in Washington, Maine. The rare breed enjoys open pasture and woodland at the small farm in rural Maine.
No Happy New Year in China as Currency, Liquidity Fears Loom
The first day of 2017 is when an annual $50,000 quota to convert the yuan into foreign exchange resets, stoking concern there will be a rush to sell the local currency. With tax payments and a regulatory assessment also tightening liquidity in the money market toward year-end, January may bring scant relief as lenders prepare for stronger cash demand before Lunar New Year holidays, which are only a month away.
Last-Minute Spending Surge Lifts Holiday Shopping Season
A jump in consumer spending in the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many retailers beat sales forecasts, industry research groups said on Tuesday. The December spending boost is in contrast to a muted November, when early holiday promotions and expectations among consumers that deals would always be available took a toll.
No Happy New Year in China as Currency, Liquidity Fears Loom
The first day of 2017 is when an annual $50,000 quota to convert the yuan into foreign exchange resets, stoking concern there will be a rush to sell the local currency. With tax payments and a regulatory assessment also tightening liquidity in the money market toward year-end, January may bring scant relief as lenders prepare for stronger cash demand before Lunar New Year holidays, which are only a month away.
Regulations Seen Holding Back CLOs in 2017 Despite Rising Demand
Despite rising demand for floating rate loans, the market for collateralized loan obligations in the U.S. enters the New Year with daunting prospects as a new administration assumes power and risk retention rules take effect. Factors tempering issuance include: difficulty in finding loans at a cheap price, as much of the debt is trading near or above par, potential consolidation of managers and a thin spread between what CLOs pay their investors and what they earn from underlying loans.
Amazon Reports Best Holiday Yet With Record Orders for Echo
Amazon.com Inc. said it had its best holiday season yet, having shipped more than 1 billion items through its Prime and Fulfillment services, and receiving a record number of orders for its own Alexa devices. Sales for Echo speakers based on Alexa’s voice-recognition software were nine times more than the 2015 holiday season, Amazon said in a statement Tuesday.
Cancer patient donates years’ worth of pizza to food bank
A Pennsylvania man going through treatment for colon cancer won a pizza parlor’s raffle for a years’ worth of free pies and then donated his prize to a local food bank. Thirty-six-year-old Josh Katrick, of Northampton, had just completed his eighth round of chemotherapy when he learned that he was the winner of his favorite neighborhood restaurant’s contest.
Smart marketing helps Maryland Smoothie King franchisee achieve success
When Tonya Bingham opened her Smoothie King franchise in the Bowie Town Center two years ago, the corporate parent told her it would be a slog just to sell $360,000 worth of the juice drinks the first year. “We did well,” said the A 46-year-old mother of two, who opened the store as a way to control her schedule after working 80-hour weeks as a meeting planner.
What Is the Santa Rally?
The term refers to the idea that the stock market tends to rise during the period just before Christmas through the end of the year. In its length, the phenomenon is actually closer to Hanukkah, with the rally period being the last five trading days of the calendar year and the first two trading days after New Year’s Day.
Can Weight Watchers Keep Gaining After Last Week’s 18% Pop?
Shares of the weight-management specialist soared 17.6% last week, after the new ad finds Winfrey revealing that she has lost more than 40 pounds on Weight Watchers. The “Live Fully” campaign is timed to coincide with the end of the year, when losing weight becomes a popular New Year’s resolution.
Looking back: December 25, 2016
Dec. 25, 2006 – As Alaska Wireless Cable gets ready to leave Fairbanks, its local employees are looking for work, and an up-and-coming internet provider is quietly assuming control over Alaska Wireless Cable’s exclusive broadband spectrum in Fairbanks.
Last-minute gift hunters keep Bay Area shops busy on Christmas
“On Christmas Eve, they’re ready to buy,” said Matt Sharp . “No shopping around.
Ready to Make Budgeting a Success in the New Year?
By Brad Sherman via Iris.xyz As hard as it is to believe, the end of the year is fast approaching. A common theme this time of year is determining what is important for people to accomplish in the coming year, a.k.a. “new year’s resolutions.”
Where the heaviest-drinking Americans live
Twitter user “Comfortably Smug” tidily sums up the holiday sentiments of many of us as we wrap up 2016’s loose ends before checking out until the new year. While we here at Wonkblog don’t recommend that you “binge drink through New Year’s,” there’s no doubt that the holidays have traditionally been a time for boozing it up.
7 Ways Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Handle Year-End Stress
It’s no secret that the holiday season can be pretty stressful. Health experts at the Mayo Clinic note that the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s tends to find people’s usual stress levels spiking.
Another Trump tweet jab, again in the defense sector
Shares of Boeing and Lockheed Martin slipped in early trading a day after a tweet from President-elect Donald Trump appeared to pit the two giants in the defense industry against one another to lower prices for government contracts. During his campaign, Trump lambasted Ford for beefing up operations abroad.
“Maintain, Don’t Gain” Tip No. 5: Give Back
In this video from Motley Fool Answers , Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp welcome Motley Fool Chief Wellness Officer Sam Whiteside to the show, as she offers her best advice on how to make it through the holiday season with a focus on your health. Her final piece of advice: Get out and give back.
10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas That Can Help Make The World A Better Place
How you can put your money toward more than just more stuff-and nudge your friends and family in the right direction, too. If ever there was a year to give back, this is it.
2016 was a Terrible Year for Biotech but the Tweets Were on Point
I hesitated while pasting together this Bio-Twitter Year in Review because… Does anyone really want to remember what happened in 2016? Don’t all raise your hand at once. 2016 was a lousy year for biotech investors.
Holiday Rush: FedEx Says Deliveries Running on Schedule
In this Jan. 5, 2016 photo, a FedEx truck drives past the skyline in San Francisco. Two giants, the U.S. government and FedEx, are set to do battle in a federal court over the explosive claim that the shipping company knowingly delivered illegal … prescription drugs such as Ambien from pill mills to dealers and addicts, some of whom fatally overdosed.
Charts Show Micron’s Got Momentum
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, also known as the SOX, has been one of the best performing industries year to date with a gain of 38.4%. Micron Tech.