Diamond prices dropping sharply – Boing Boing

Diamonds may be forever, but prices are falling fast. Naturally formed diamonds lose their value very quickly –26% less in stores today than two years ago– One gemologist described them as a “waste of money”. The fall is being driven, among other things, by the mass production of lab-grown diamonds, whose own value has fallen […]
Boing faces a strike of about 32,000 workers

Bank of America senior aerospace analyst Ron Epstein shared his thoughts on the current state of aerospace giant Boeing as the company names a new CEO. Aerospace giant Boeing The company faces a new challenge: a strike by 32,000 workers that could begin this month if the company and the union cannot reach an agreement. […]