winter

Animal rights activist group PETA, which stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, wants the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to cease using a live animal to predict how long winter will last. What Happened: In a letter to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, PETA highlighted the fact...

U.S. natural gas supplies were constrained after extreme weather caused wells and pipes to freeze, although some recovery seemed to be underway. What Happened: Output declined as low as 84.2 billion cubic feet on Dec. 24 and barely witnessed any improvement on Sunday, with utilities from Texas...

In some parts of the U.S., people often say, "If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes." The weather changes so much in some regions during certain times of the year it can be hard to keep up with it – not just for everyday people wanting to know whether they should grab an umbrella or...

The storm that has been spinning over the Midwest for the past day and a half won't let go without a fight. Major freight movement disruptions aren't likely, but drivers will have to slow down at times, and shippers should expect minor delays. SONAR Critical Events and radar, Friday, Jan. 24,...

Though the holiday season rings in a festive spirit and cheer to most Americans, it is work as usual for a section of commercial drivers who haul freight through those weeks. This is a time of year when drivers contend with the frustration of being separated from their families and brave...

Apparel maker Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE: GOOS) opened a new store in a Toronto mall which has zero inventory on hand. As strange as it may seem, the stores serves a greater purpose. What Happened Canada Goose named its Toronto store "The Journey" and visitors will try on a $1,000...

The bullish case for Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE: GOOS), a Canada-based maker of apparel and accessories for cold weather, is "not as compelling as it once was," according to Wells Fargo. The Analyst Wells Fargo's Ike Boruchow downgraded Canada Goose from Outperform to Market...

Now that most of the snow has melted, Winter Storm Diego is finally just a memory to people in the South. Record snowfall came early in the season, technically before winter began on the calendar. Here's a look back at what happened and how the storm affected lives and freight movement across...

Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE: DECK), the parent company behind multiple brands including UGG boots, have gained 70 percent over the past year — and now might be a good time for investors to move to the sidelines, according to Pivotal Research Group.  The Analyst Pivotal...

Burlington Stores Inc (NYSE: BURL)'s third quarter results were highlighted by another beat and raise, as the company continues to benefit from a shift in the retail landscape toward off-price retailers. The Analyst Morgan Stanley's Kimberly Greenberger maintains an Overweight rating...

Earlier in October, the price of natural gas recently traded at the highest levels in around 22 months but have since cooled off as some forecasts are calling for a more mild winter. On October 10, the price of natural gas traded at $3.265 per million British thermal units on the NYMEX, marking...

As the seasons change and the year begins to wind down, it is a good opportunity to look at end-of-year financial obligations and prepare for common financial drains that crop up during winter. Having a high degree of financial readiness can protect your assets from uncertainties and unplanned life...

This year’s weather patterns indicate another cold winter ahead. Macquarie believes that winter clothing makers are the best way to trade the cold winter. The firm prefers VF Corp (NYSE: VFC) over Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) and Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE: DECK). The vast...