Fire destroyed a well-known convenience store in Irondale on Tuesday night.
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Some students upset over response time from UAB after anonymous threat
Tense moments Wednesday morning on UAB’s campus after an anonymous phone call warning of someone with a weapon on campus.
Cramer’s rule: Fundamentals trump taxes
Jim Cramer knows most investors have come across this tax issue before.
New Year and New Relationships: How To Look Good on A First Date
As we approach January 1st, 2015, it makes sense to discuss a topic often overlooked- how do you look good on a first date? First, you’ve got to decide what you’re going to do on the date. While a movie is a traditional choice, it’s better suited for date 3 or [...]
New Year’s Day Sales Offer Year’s Best Deals
If the after Christmas sales have dissappointed, get ready for the real blow as New Years Day dawns with up to 70% off.
Bob Doll’s 2015 outlook
Nuveen Asset Management's Bob Doll thinks the U.S. economy will continue to improve, so he's sticking with U.S. stocks.
Birmingham officials remain optimistic about attracting major sporting events
Birmingham City leaders are still not happy about losing UAB football as a tenant at Legion Field.
Stocks to watch in 2015: Pros
While many big stocks are poised to surge next year, some smaller companies will sneak higher in 2015, stock pros said.
Safest Cars For 2015 Announced By Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Car recalls and exploding airbags may have dominated news coverage in recent months, but vehicle safety is quickly gaining ground, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which announced its list of 2015 safety awards last week.
A total of 71 models earned the institute’s two top awards — Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick — up from 39 this time last year, giving consumers more choices for vehicles with excellent crash protection despite tougher requirements for safety, according to the group, a nonprofit financed by the insurance industry.
The list is dominated by Toyota (12 vehicles on the list), Honda, and Subaru.
Oil investing: ‘Man camps’ matter
Oil investors are paying attention to Civeo's recent plummeting as it points to indications of slower oil investments.