If A Soda Maker Funds the Research, There is no Link to Obesity
To hear that sugary sodas may have contributed to the obesity epidemic probably would not come as much of a surprise to most people. But...
Constellation Brands to Buy Up Mexican Brewery Grupo Modelo from Anheuser-Busch
On Monday, Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) announced its plan to submit a proposal to the US Department of Justice to acquire a brewery operation currently...
What Will it Really Take to Close the Gender Gap?
New research, released Tuesday, indicates that it could take upwards of 83 years to close the gender gap in the United States—and that is on...
Consumer Markets Deciding Between Diamonds and White Sapphires
A lot of people think that the diamond is the definitive gem of the engagement ring but times are changing. People are looking for ways...
Average Social Security Benefits Will Increase by Less Than $4 Next Year
Retired folks have something to celebrate a little, today, as social security benefits are increasing. But don’t plan to throw a weekend bash: the increase...
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) Misses Expectations, Wall Street Reacts Negatively
Alcoa Inc (NYSE:AA) surprised Wall Street ahead of the open today by announcing results earlier than scheduled and that fell short of expectations. Alcoa Inc expected at $0.33 a...
Walmart to Slow Brick-and-Morter Store Openings to Focus on E-Commerce and Other areas
The retail sector is struggling and that is no more apparent in the number of store closures reported throughout the market. One company has been...
Olive Garden Sales Improving, Darden Shows Modest Growth (NYSE: DRI)
It has only been two years since the hedge fund Starboard Value took over control of the governing board of Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI). Since...
National Retail Federation Reports Higher Sales Expectations For 2016 Holiday Shopping Season
On Tuesday, the National Retail Federation announced that it expects holiday spending to increase over last year. The NRF says retail sales in November and...