Prices
Helium shortage: ‘Prices just keep going up and up’
Image copyright Getty Images If you want to buy a helium-filled balloon for a celebration, then it’s likely you’ll be paying a bit more for the privilege. “Prices just keep going up and up,” says Steve Durnford, director of family business Balloons of London. The store, which sells party balloons to both individuals and firms, …
Live: Saudi attacks send oil prices soaring
The attack on the world’s largest oil processing plant early Saturday morning is a dramatic escalation in the confrontation between Iran and Saudi Arabia — even if the Iranians didn’t fire the drones or missiles responsible. Several projectiles struck the Abqaiq plant, starting a series of fires that quickly took out nearly half Saudi’s oil production — 5% of …
Oil prices surge and Trump says he has ordered use of emergency supplies
Trump, in a series of tweets, said that he had ordered that oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, or SPR, be used “if needed.” He said he would use enough oil “sufficient to keep the markets well-supplied.” The news came as oil prices soared on Sunday evening. US crude futures jumped as much as 15% …
Technology Matters-Virtual Garage Sale Apps
Posted: Sep 14, 2019 / 04:17 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 14, 2019 / 04:20 PM EDT Nextdoor is a hyper-local social network intended to connect you with your neighbor and a great way to sell and buy stuff. Its as simple as creating a post in the “For Sale and Free” category. Decide who …
Gold Prices Slow Down Following Mixed Retail Sales Data
The Holdings Calculator permits you to calculate the current value of your gold and silver. Enter a number Amount in the left text field. Select Ounce, Gram or Kilogram for the weight. Select a Currency. NOTE: You must select a currency for gold first, even if you don’t enter a value for gold holdings. If …
Labor Day Gas Prices Likely to be the Lowest in Years
Current average gas price is $2.57. DULUTH, Minn. – Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. And many travelers are packing up to hit the road for one last vacation. Good news for them gas prices are likely to be the lowest they’ve be in years for the holiday weekend. AAA says the current …
Trump’s push to make health care prices more transparent is long overdue (Opinion)
Barring gag clauses that prohibit pharmacists from revealing that a prescription drug may cost less than the insurance co-payment if bought with cash; requiring hospitals and doctors to post prices for procedures under Medicare; facilitating tools that show patients their out-of-pocket costs for drugs and compare prices for other medical care; and attempting to force …
Why More Transparent Hospital Prices Won’t Lower Health…
The Trump administration has proposed that hospitals release their actual prices, including those negotiated with insurance companies for the cost of their services. This is supposed to help patients make more cost-conscious choices when it comes to health care. After all, if you want to do a cosmetic procedure, which is not covered by insurance, …
Has Disney Finally Made Theme Park Prices Too High?
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has steadily increased prices at its U.S. theme parks. That’s led to revenue increases, but overall attendance has dropped. That drop may be intentional: Pricing is a lever Disney can use to control crowds, delivering a better experience for those who can afford it while maximizing revenue for the company. Still, while …
Trump’s New Tariffs On Chinese Goods Expected To Boost Prices : NPR
“What really does set this list of products apart from all of the earlier tariffs are it’s basically consumer goods,” said Chad Bown, a trade analyst at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. “It’s clothing, and toys, iPhones.” John Minchillo/AP hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/AP “What really does set this list of products apart …
