Are Credit Cards Almost History?
Credit cards have been around for generations and they are one of the few methods of payment accepted globally. They are easy to carry and there is no need to go to your local...
Category: Recent Events
Cost Of Medical Treatment Rising Fast
It is being reported that the cost of medical treatment is rising at an extremely fast rate. New reports just released show that, at the current rate of increase, certain treatment costs could triple,...
McDonald’s Sales Not as Great
Even though McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) sales were higher in the 4th quarter of 2010 than they were a year ago at the same time, the company still managed to report a lower than expected...
Foursquare Valued Over $250 Million
Foursquare labs, the owner of Foursquare has been valued at $250 million after its first round of financing. This will be followed with a second round of financing which will be held some time...
B&N Introduces Color E-Books
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) is the latest to introduce their version of the e-reader. They have been trying to match Amazon.com’s Kindle with their Nook but is seems that their promotions were not...
Customers to Lose Cable
Certain customers are set to lose some of their favorite channels, as early as today, due to disputes between Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) and their affiliated channels. This is not the first time...
Banks Set a New Record
US banks have set a new record, but not one to boast about. New reports show that more banks failed to stay open in 2010 than any other year except 1992. The last time...
Johnson & Johnson Makes Headline Again
In terms of business, this year is turning out to be one of the worst for pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Multiple times, throughout the year, they have had to recall several drugs....
Abbott Making a Major Recall
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) is recalling glucose test strips from the market because of inaccurate readings. The glucose strips are used to detect the level of glucose in the blood for patients with diabetes. More...
Microsoft launching Windows 8
The upcoming CES will see a landmark launch for Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) in the form of Windows 8. Windows 8 is intended for tablets and will be launched along with a slew of tablets from...