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Dow Jones Industrial Average by month

Bill Sullivan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:48 +0000

While the stock market has shown signs of a healthy rebound lately, potential investors still sweat out daily volatility as the recession plays itself out.

Here’s a list of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on the first trading day of each month, beginning with August, 2008:

August 1, 2008: 11,326.3203
Sept. 2, 2008: 11,516.9199
Oct. 1, 2008: 10,831.0703
Nov. 3, 2008: 9,319.8301
Dec. 1, 2008: 8,149.0898
Jan. 2, 2009: 9,034.6904
Feb. 2, 2009: 7,936.8301
March 2, 2009: 6,763.29
April 1, 2009: 7,761.6001
May 1, 2009: 8,212.4102
June 1, 2009:8,721.4404
July 1, 2009: 8,504.0596
Aug. 3, 2009: 9,171.6104
Sept. 1, 2009: 9,310.5996
Oct. 1, 2009: 9,509.2803
Nov. 2, 2009: 9,789.4404

Source: finance.yahoo.com

States with most Fortune 1000 headquarters

Tom Kessler — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:43:44 +0000

Here is a list of Fortune 1000 company headquarters by state:

1. Texas – 118
2. California — 98
3. New York – 94
4. Ohio – 61
5. Illinois – 58
6. Pennsylvania – 54
7. New Jersey – 41
8. Virginia – 33
9. Florida – 32
9. Michigan – 32
9. Minnesota — 32
12. Georgia – 29
12. Missouri – 29
14. Connecticut – 27
14. Wisconsin – 27
16. North Carolina – 24
17. Tennessee – 23
18. Massachusetts — 22
19. Indiana – 15
20. Colorado – 13
21. Maryland – 12
21. Washington – 12
23. Arizona – 11
24. Nebraska – 10
25. Kentucky – 9
25. Nevada – 9
27. Arkansas – 8
28. Kansas – 7
29. District of Columbia – 6
29. Louisiana – 6
29. Oklahoma – 6
29. Oregon – 6
33. Iowa – 5
33. Rhose Island – 5
35. Alabama – 4
35. South Carolina – 4
35. Utah – 4
38. Idaho – 3
39. Hawaii – 2
40. Delaware – 1
40. Mississippi – 1
40. New Hampshire – 1
40. New Mexico – 1
40. North Dakota – 1
40. South Dakota – 1
40. Vermont – 1
47. Alaska – 0
47. Maine – 0
47. Montana – 0
47. West Virginia – 0
47. Wyoming – 0

Source: Fortune magazine

Top Michael Moore movies

Bill Sullivan — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:20:43 +0000

Populist filmmaker Michael Moore is back, and this time, he’s turning his guns on the folks who brought you the great financial meltdown of 2008-09. His new documentary — Capitalism: A Love Story — features Moore casting a dubious eye on Wall Street and the way the system (in his view, at least) robs from the poor and gives to the rich.

Of course, Moore is no stranger to this sort of stuff. He has a 20-year history of such things, drawn largely from his experiences in watching his hometown of Flint, Michigan, fall on economic hard times.

Here’s a list of Moore’s most notable works to date:

Roger and Me (1989): Chronicles Moore’s pursuit of General Motors Chairman Roger Smith in the wake of downsizing that devasted Flint.

Bowling for Columbine (2002): Moore takes a look at America’s fascination with guns.

Fahrenheit 911 (2004): A brutal examination of the 2000 election and the presidency of George W. Bush.

Sicko (2007): Moore’s unflattering look at the U.S. health care system.

Best job markets

Bill Sullivan — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:15:46 +0000

Finding a job these days isn’t easy, but some cities are faring better than others. Indeed.com recently took a look at the 50 biggest metropolitan areas in the U.S. and assessed how many unemployed people were competing for posted jobs.

Here are the cities with the best jobs-to-job seekers ratios:

1. Washington, D.C.: 6-1
2. Jacksonville, Fla.: 3-1
3. Baltimore: 1-1
4. Salt Lake City: 1-2
5. New York: 1-2
6. San Jose: 1-2
7. Hartford: 1-2
8. Oklahoma City: 1-3
9. Austin: 1-3
10. Boston: 1-3
11. New Orleans: 1-3
12. San Antonio: 1-3
13. Seattle: 1-3
14. Denver: 1-3
15. San Francisco: 1-3

Most competitive job markets

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:11:51 +0000

Having a hard time finding a job? You may truly be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

While things are relatively tight in much of the nation, some localities are worse off than others. Indeed.com assessed job markets in the 50 largest American cities to see which had the most unemployed workers per job posting.

Here are the places with the worst ratios:

1. Detroit: 18-1
2. Miami: 10-1
3. Riverside, Calif.: 9-1
4. Los Angeles: 8-1
5. Portland, Ore.: 7-1
6. Chicago: 7-1
7. Rochester, N.Y.: 6-1
8. Sacramento: 6-1
9. Orlando: 6-1
10. Buffalo: 6-1
11. St. Louis: 6-1

Things to buy in a bad economy

Bill Sullivan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:27:29 +0000

Despite signs of economic improvement, many Americans are still reeling from the meltdown and leery of taking on any unnecessary debt. Still, cash is king, and those with a few extra dollars in their pocket can find some real bargains.

Time recently came out with its list of Recession Shopping: Things to Buy Right Now. If you’re in position to part with some capital, these are deals you might want to consider:

1. Smart Spending Tips
2. Fancy Threads
3. Computer Memory
4. Cameras
5. Stuff for Your House
6. Lobster
7. New Cars
8. Travel
9. Country Club Membership
10. Housing
11. Stocks

To read more about these potential bargains, visit Time.com.

Michigan Post Offices closing

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:20:02 +0000

Here’s a list of United State Post Offices in Michigan scheduled to close as the USPS tries to respond to soaring costs and reduced business:

ANN ARBOR
South University

DEARBORN
Maple
Teleford

DETROIT
Fisher Building
Hamtramck
Harper
Linwood
Old Redford
Penobscot

FLINT
Cody
Downtown
Mott Park
Northside

GRAND RAPIDS
Kentwood
Rogers Plaza
Wyoming

KALAMAZOO
Arcadia Creek

LANSING
Delta
Merrill Street

MOUNT CLEMENS
Selfridge

MUSKEGON
Muskegon Heights
North Muskegon

PONTIAC
Phoenix

ROYAL OAK
Berkley

SAGINAW
Wheeler Station

WAYNE
Westland Br.
Westland Mall

Source: abcnews.go.com

Ohio Post Offices closing

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:36:38 +0000

Here’s a list of United State Post Offices in Ohio scheduled to close as the USPS tries to respond to soaring costs and reduced business:

AKRON
Chapel Hill
Downtown Station
East Akron
Maple Valley

CANTON
Deuber
East Canton
North Industry

CINCINNATI
Burnet Woods Station
Cumminsville
East End
Madisonville
Newtown Branch
Reed Hartman
Saylor Park
Stock Yards

CLEVELAND
AMC
Beachland
Brookpark
Cranwood
Edgewater
Erieview
Euclid
Huntington
Independence
Jesse Owens
Kamms
Maple Heights
North Royalton
Shaker
Shore Finance
Willow

COLUMBUS
Busch
Linden
Olde Town

COVINGTON
Ludlow

DAYTON
Air Way
Centerville
Mid City
Station B
Veterans Admin.

EVANSVILLE
North Park
River City Station

HAMILTON
Lindenwald

MANSFIELD
Lexington
Lincoln Retail

TOLEDO
Midtown Station
Point Place

YOUNGSTOWN
Northside Station
Southside Station
Westside Station

Source: abcnews.go.com

Illinois Post Offices closing

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:17:31 +0000

Here’s a list of United State Post Offices in Illinois scheduled to close as the USPS tries to respond to soaring costs and reduced business:

CHICAGO
Amoco Postal Store
Chicago Lawn
Chinatown
Edgebrook Postal Store
Finance Station E
Finance Station H
Finance Station K
Finance Station L
Finance Station M
Finance Station N
Finance Station Q
Finance Station T
Finance Station U
Finance Station W
Grand Crossing
Haymarket
Jefferson Park
John Hancock
Lake Park
Lincoln Park
Loop – Jewelers Row
O’Hare Finance Station
Ontario Street
Rogers Park/Clark
Wacker Dr.

NAPERVILLE
Washington Street Station

SPRINGFIELD
Capitol Station

Source: abcnews.go.com

Pennsylvania Post Offices closing

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:04:54 +0000

Here’s a list of United State Post Offices in Pennsylvania scheduled to close as the USPS tries to respond to soaring costs and reduced business:

ERIE
South Erie Br.
Wesleyville

NORRISTOWN
Bridgeport Branch

PHILADELPHIA
30th Street
Adams Avenue
Boulevard
Castle FSTA – Southwark
Castor Ave. – Fina Blvd.
Franklin Mills – Torresdale
Girard Ave. – Spring Garden
John Wanamaker
Manayunk Station
Mayfair
Nicetown
Olney
Somerton-Bustleton
Wadsworth Ave.
Wissinoming

PITTSBURGH
Allegheny Station
Arsenal Branch
Brookline Station
Corliss Branch
Etna Branch
Homewood Branch
Millvale Station
Mt. Lebanon
Neville Island Branch
Uptown Branch
Veteran’s Hospital Branch
West Mifflin Branch
Wilkinsburg Carrier Facility

READING
West Lawn Br.

SCRANTON
Dickson City

WILKES-BARRE
Ashley

YORK
Hellam Br.
Jacobus

Source: abcnews.go.com