Search

Maryland blue crab shines at 13th annual DC Crab Cake Competition 06/24/2018 03:56pm • WASHINGTON — Creativity came to life Sunday as competitors used Maryland blue crab to produce the tastiest of recipes for the 13th annual DC Crab Cake Competition. The event, which took place in Northeast D.C., is geared toward raising funds for scholarships, internships and students participat How to Find Quiet in a Noisy World 06/21/2018 08:00pm • You never really get used to it.Noise was once just thought of as an annoyance. Today, while many people still aren't hearing the warnings, a significant body of research speaks to its harmful effects: from the more obvious hearing loss to stress, sleep deprivation and increased cardiovascular risk Win the summer cookout season with these tips from the grilling experts 06/21/2018 04:33am • WASHINGTON — Champion barbecue pitmaster Myron Mixon is known for his smoked meats that are cooked for 10 or 12 hours at low temperatures, but he also knows most people don't have that much time to oversee a smoker. "Not only do I want to have a great meal with my family, but I want to be able Can General Electric Company (GE) Ever Return to the Dow? 06/20/2018 08:00pm • It's official: General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), one of the great giants of 20th century American industry, has been booted from the Dow Jones industrial average. GE was the only remaining member of the original DJIA of 1896, when the blue-chip average consisted of just 12 industrial companies. Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) May Cook Up Another Huge Quarter 06/19/2018 08:00pm • As the clear market leader in streaming video content, Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) has a major target on its back. However, the company continues to execute its global strategy, and NFLX stock earned its highest Wall Street price target yet. GBH Insights head of technology research Daniel Ives rai Trade War Is an Opportunity For Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Investors 06/19/2018 08:00pm • Apple, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) stock is down 3.3 percent in a week on concerns that the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China could take a bite out of Apple's iPhone sales. Apple may have more exposure to the China market than its mega-cap U.S. tech peers, but analysts still see any trade wa Oprah Deal Hints at Apple Inc. (AAPL) Streaming Service 06/18/2018 08:00pm • Last week, Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) surprised investors by announcing a new deal with Oprah Winfrey to create exclusive original content for Apple. Apple has a long way to go to catch up to Netflix ( NFLX) and Amazon.com ( AMZN) when it comes to original content, but analysts say the Oprah deal wi 5 Things to Know About Responsible Investing 06/18/2018 08:00pm • The dynamic tension between what investors hope to be true and what they know to be true is particularly apparent in the realm of responsible investing. A wide spectrum of responsible investment strategies meet at the intersection of personal values and investment portfolios -- including socially r Bond Trade Fees Are in Spotlight 06/18/2018 08:00pm • Bond traders could receive a reprieve on the fees they pay under a new rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring greater transparency. The ruling revised rules on the fees brokers have to disclose on bond trades. The rule implemented by the SEC on May 14 requires brokers to disclos $20M Charlottesville estate hits auction block for $5M (or more) 06/18/2018 08:00am • WASHINGTON — A 112-acre Charlottesville estate modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and George Washington's Mount Vernon hits the auction block on June 23. The property and its collection of outbuildings were custom built at a cost of $20 million, but at auction, the property will be Pros and Cons of Buying Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) Stock 06/17/2018 08:00pm • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) stock is the Taj Mahal of company stocks, long known for its sky-high Class A share price and for its iconic -- and refreshingly unassuming -- chairman, president and CEO, Warren Buffett. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company operates in the financial servic Spotify Technology (SPOT) Stock Is Missing the Beat 06/14/2018 08:00pm • The music industry's transition to a streaming model could be a major long-term opportunity for investors. Unfortunately for Spotify Technology (ticker: SPOT) shareholders, analysts say monetizing that growth will be an uphill battle for Spotify. Spotify bulls argue that the company is in a position 8 Stocks That Should Strengthen From a Weak Dollar 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Long term, the dollar's trend is down.Don't be fooled by the rising U.S. dollar because the long-term trend is for a weakening greenback. The dollar gained recently after yields for 10-year U.S. Treasury notes rose, but Richard Kelly, head of global strategy at TD Securities in London, says in a res 5 Foods All Men Need in Their Diets 06/13/2018 08:00pm • If you are a man, live with a man, gave birth to a man or just want to keep the man in your life healthy, read on. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading causes of death among men include heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke. Fortunately, they can be fought w Apple Inc. (AAPL) Investors Shouldn't Fear iPhone Production Cuts 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) stock took a slight dip after Toyko's Nikkei newspaper reported late last week that Apple is reducing iPhone component production by 20 percent. While investors are understandably concerned about what the production cuts suggest about iPhone demand, analysts say the market