Retail Returns Record January
Published on 01/03/2023January is a tricky time for retailers. Sure, people come to stores with gift cards in hand. And they may spring for workout clothes or other items to follow through on New Year's resolutions. But the next two weeks are a big time for returns.
EV Credit Engaged
Published on 01/03/2023Many Americans qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle as of January 1. The credit, part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act, is designed to spur EV sales and reduce greenhouse emissions.
New Year New Traditions!
Published on 01/02/2023It's that time of year again where the #newyearnewme starts and it's almost impossible to get good parking at the gym. Last year we covered some of the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traditions that people have, and this year you're in luck because we are throwing in more.
ICYMI: Homebuilders Pumping the Brakes
Published on 12/30/2022Homebuilders have pumped the brakes on new single-family home construction this year, a trend that’s likely to extend into 2023, according to several forecasts.
Corporations Trimming the Fat
Published on 12/30/2022Corporate profits have withstood raging inflation over much of the last year, but those good times may be ending.
Arbitrage Science: Invisible Frogs
Published on 12/29/2022Some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science.
Give Me That Chocolate!
Published on 12/29/2022Thought your blood pressure was high enough after reading about the blood pressure medication recall? Like a bad commercial, we’re here to tell you “But wait! There’s more!” There were heavy metals found in chocolate and no, they were not supposed to be there.
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Southwest Cancels Themselves
Published on 12/28/2022Travelers who counted on Southwest Airlines to get them home suffered another wave of canceled flights Wednesday, and pressure grew on the federal government to help customers get reimbursed for unexpected expenses they incurred because of the airline’s meltdown.
The Arbitrage Life: Is That Cousin Eddie??
Published on 12/28/2022A “Cousin Eddie” display in Kentucky apparently looked a little too real and police were called to check it out.
Microsoft vs FTC: Fight!
Published on 12/27/2022Microsoft is headed for a battle with the Federal Trade Commission over whether the U.S. will block the tech giant’s planned takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard.
Side Effects Include: Cancer
Published on 12/27/2022Side effects can include increased chance for losing money, broken bones, butterfly wing eyes, gummy bear bone syndrome, and cancer. The FDA is making a recall on a blood pressure medication based on one of the previously mentioned side effects.
It's Mr. White Christmas, It's Mr. Snow
Published on 12/26/2022It’s time for Mr. Snow. In some cities it’s time for Mr. 10 below and with freeze warnings, power grids and water are suffering. So if you’re traveling, you’d better watch out and think twice before driving or flying.