Market Talk: Taper Arrives, EU Downgraded
Here's what's happening with the downgrade of the EU.
You Might Find Deals at a Government Auction
Government auctions are open to the public, and anyone can go to bid on the goods.
PrimeRates Morning Markets: CPI, Wal-Mart, Japan, Housing And Iron Man
While this time of the year tends to see light trading, there are a few things to keep an eye on. Wal-Mart will report this week and it is always...
Is Chicago The Next Domino To Fall?
Uh-oh. The only thing propping up Chicago may be that which is alluded to in their nickname: wind.
Another Debt Ceiling Debate?
Congress seems set for another debt ceiling debate in the fall. What does it mean for you?
Morning Stock Market Talk
Here is today’s stock market talk from PrimeRates. Today we are go overing this news that you may have missed about companies to consider investing in.
The Most Profitable Grocery Chain In The Country Is…
Publix? Yes, Publix. For those of you unfamiliar with them they are based in Florida and are the most profitable grocery branch around.
CFPB Orders $6.5 Million in Restitution to Service Members
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently ordered two major car lenders to pay $6.5m in restitution to service members.
McDouble: “Cheapest, Most Nutritious Food…In Human History”?
That’s right, the McDonalds McDouble cheeseburger, often found in the $1 section of their menu is being hailed as the best food ever invented.
CEO of Amazon.com Buys The Washington Post
The Washington Post, the most widely circulated daily newspaper published in our nation’s capital, one of the oldest papers in America.
China Gobbles Gold. Is Silver Next?
As I am sure many of you know by now, the East, including China, India, Singapore etc. have been much more likely to buy “real” gold.
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A slowdown in multi-family activity put a drag on U.S. housing starts as the indicator increased less than expected, according to the New Residential Construction Report. Total...
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Consumer Price Index Up 0.1 Percent in August
At 0.1 percent, the Consumer Price Index increased less than expected in August—the slowest pace in three months, after rising 0.2 percent in July. The Labor Department also...
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Recently Gallup completed their survey on whether or not people would return to the work after winning $10 Million in the lottery. The survey has been conducted several times...
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PrimeRates Market Talk: Wal-Mart, Budget And Taper
Well, a fairly quiet week despite all of the hoopla of the continuing resolution to fund the government. While the markets went down before a rally yesterday, the mood in general...
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Lower Income Earners Most Fearful of Layoffs
A recent Gallup poll has shown that across the board people are more worried now about their job security than they were 5 years ago. The worry is up in all categories,...
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In what was expected to be a week dominated by Syria, the markets pivoted almost as fast as Obama to new topics.
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