Nate Wooley

Nate Wooley

Nate Wooley is a South Carolina-based writer.  He’s also a retired investment rep who reads everything he can get his hands on.

Recent Articles

Small SUVs Flunk Safety Tests

Five smaller SUVs fared poorly on a new crash test designed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Netflix Is the Top Super-Duper Internet Bandwidth Hog

A new study shows that streaming video company Netflix is the top consumer of home bandwidth ... and it's growing.

Abercrombie & Fitch: The No. 1 Brand of Homeless Apparel?

Filmmaker Greg Karber is protesting Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries elitist attitude by giving A&F clothes to the homeless.

Stock Gets Big Boost on Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy Announcement

In the wake of Angelina Jolie's announcement, the company that makes the test she used is enjoying a nice bump in its stock price.

Why Walmart Will Not Sign Bangladesh Safety Agreement

Mega-retailer Walmart is refusing to sign the Bangladesh Safety Accord, instead saying it can police itself better.

Skechers to Pay $40M for Unfounded Claims

Skechers will pay $40 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding its misleading claims about its shoes.

Kindle Fire Owners Getting Free Amazon Coins

Amazon is offering all Kindle Fire owners 500 of its new Amazon Coin virtual currency to use in the Amazon Appstore.

Hackers Steal $45M From ATMs in Matter of Hours

A global crime ring has managed to steal more than $45 million by hacking banks and cash machines around the world.

A Look at the Microsoft Set-Top Box Rumors

Microsoft is toying with -- but not committing to -- the development of a set-top streaming video device to work with Xbox Live.

McDonald’s to Drop One Line of Burgers, Expand Another

Fast-food chain McDonald's is killing off the Angus Burger in an effort to revamp its menu to appeal to more customers.