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Alex joined 24/7 Wall St. in 2012. He writes special reports on topics ranging from consumer affairs to international economics. Prior to joining, he attended Hobart College.
Wikimedia CommonsEquity markets have been extremely strong in the past few years. Most of America’s largest companies have managed to…
ThinkstockAfter remaining persistently high early in the summer, gasoline prices have tapered slightly in recent weeks. Drivers in some states,…
ThinkstockIn recent years, Americans have increasingly moved away from beer consumption in favor of wines and spirits. U.S. beer consumption…
ThinkstockFor decades, the United States has been a centerpiece of the global economy. Even in the aftermath of the Great…
ThinkstockThe American auto industry nearly collapsed during the recession as car sales plummeted and companies struggled to stay afloat. Since…
The United States economy grew 1.9% in 2013, down from the 2.8% growth rate in 2012, as growth in the…
ThinkstockEven as home-flipping activity has generally declined in the past year, it continues to be quite widespread in parts of…
ThinkstockWith the stock market reaching new heights daily, companies’ profit margins at multi-decade highs, and falling unemployment, many Americans may…
courtesy of StarbucksRevenue per employee is one measure of a company’s productivity. Some companies generate significant revenue per employee that…
ThinkstockThe United States is currently engulfed in one of the worst droughts in recent memory. More than 30% of the…
ThinkstockThe United States of America — the land of opportunity — has the fourth most uneven income distribution in the…
ThinkstockJust 2.9% of American workers walked to work as of 2012, according to data recently released by the U.S. Census…
ThinkstockWorldwide, people 15 and older consumed 6.2 liters of alcohol per person in 2010, according to a recent World Health…
ThinkstockSome brands have stellar reputations as a result of innovation, well thought-out marketing strategies and good public relations from the…
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