[ad_1] (Newser) – Shares surged on Wall Street on Friday after Chinese and US authorities decided to continue trade talks in Washington next week. The S & P 500 gained 29 points, or 1.1%, at 2,775; the Dow Jones Industrial Average index rose 443 points, or 1.7%, to 25,883; and the Nasdaq added 45 points, … Read more
[ad_1] The Dayton media empire created by James M. Cox was sold to an international investment firm. Apollo Global Management acquires WHIO-TV, WHIO-AM, WHKO-FM, rocker WZLR-FM, Dayton Daily News, Butler County News-Journal and Springfield Sun, as well as 13 other television channels from Boston to Seattle. The future Ohio governor, James M. Cox, originally from … Read more
[ad_1] What would happen if you went to Outback Steakhouse on Valentine's Day and claimed to enforce a date that never existed? Twitter user @baconflavoring asked this question and because there is only one way to find the answer – he tried it – and the spoiler alert, it worked. After an evening spent watching … Read more
[ad_1] Coca-Cola, the parent company of the popular Coca-Cola soft drink, has enjoyed lasting success over the years: it ranked sixth in the Forbes ranking of the world's most valuable brands in 2018, with an impressive value of $ 57.3 billion.
[ad_1] Mattel shares were mistreated Friday, down more than 15%, the forecast before the annual Toy Fair is a bit dark for investors. The toy giant's leaders held their annual meeting of analysts in anticipation of the festivities. They told investors that their goal for 2019 was to find more efficiency in profitability, and by … Read more
[ad_1] Southwest Airlines said Friday a "state of emergency operational" after the unusually high number of aircraft decommissioned in recent days. The Dallas-based airline released the news in a note to its maintenance technicians and inspectors in Phoenix, in which it told employees that they would be required to provide a note to the doctor … Read more
[ad_1] Is your tax refund lower this year? You are not alone. As of February 1, the IRS had issued 4.67 million refunds this year, up from 6.17 million at the same time last year. The average reimbursement was $ 1,865 compared to $ 2,035. But tax experts say most people still pay less taxes … Read more
[ad_1] With longer flight times and longer routes, airlines have the intention of converting cargo compartments into entertainment, leisure or exercise areas, but experts warn that there are limits to what can be offered. Qantas is leading the ambitious charge, with the goal of using the cargo space in the aircraft for its scheduled non-stop … Read more
[ad_1] Amazon is threatening to abolish the project to open a brick-and-mortar site in Philadelphia following a proposal banning retailers from accepting cash. On Thursday, the city council approved a law requiring businesses to accept cash payments. Supporters say cashless stores discriminate against low-income buyerswho are less likely to pay for goods with credit or … Read more
[ad_1] Nasdaq leaves the bear market and records the longest weekly run in 3 years on the euphoria of trade between the United States and China Shares close higher on Friday as the Dow Jones and Nasdaq gain for an eighth consecutive week after the announcement of continued trade talks between the United States and … Read more