Carmakers are playing a dangerous game when it comes to auto sales

(Americans love to buy cars.Justin Sullivan/Getty) •Incentives are surging. •But transaction prices are also high. •Carmakers don't want to lose sales as the US market share situation tightens. Automakers are reporting May US sales throughout Thursday

• 
  Canadian auto sales surge to record high in May

  Reuters
• 
  Pace of U.S. auto sales slows; GM, Ford shares rise anyway

  Reuters

Why We Might Not See Another Recession Until 2024

This month marks the eighth anniversary of the Great Recession's official end. When will the next downturn occur? Well, I believe that in a world of low volatility as a direct result of central-bank intervention, the U.S. economy will remain constrained from either recession or growth for as much as seven more years. Should we enter a recession in the coming years, it's likely that the market would shake it off with barely a murmur. After all, both stock and bond markets are trading these days as if sell-offs aren't politically feasible, with any dips bought by global central banks or soothed by official jawboning. It certainly feels like the politicians are wary of upsetting the wealth affect

2 things the best companies do to keep their employees happy

In fact, 84 percent of co-workers at the 100 best companies also say they look forward to coming to work. The result is more than just a welcoming place to do business – a great work environment is a very real factor in how quickly a company can grow its earnings.