Why You Should Flee Missouri As Soon As Possible
A recent study published on MSN.com showed that Missouri is the worst state to live in. Crime rates and educational attainment were among the reasons. However, the list does not end there. A recent…
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Douglas A. McIntyre
The American City People Don’t Want To Travel To
The Vacationer recently published a report titled “Major U.S. Cities Americans Avoid Traveling to at All Costs Survey 2023.” It was based on the 1,020 people served on August 8. Each of those surveyed…
Toys ‘R’ Us Rises From Retail Graveyard – But Faces Tough Odds
Toys ‘R’ Us is the latest nostalgic brand trying to claw its way out of the retail graveyard, joining the ranks of deceased chains like Borders, Kmart, and Radio Shack. People buried it there…
Amid CEO Controversy, Ford’s Stock Holds Strong
Based on comments by Ford management, their stock should be plummeting. The CEO, Jim Farley, made inaccurate remarks about the company facing bankruptcy and accused the UAW of holding a labor contract hostage, referring…
Girl Scout Cookie Price Skyrockets
The price of a box of Girl Scout cookies is about to rise 20%, far higher than inflation.
Peloton’s Next Desperate Move
Peloton is making another in a long line of attempts to revive itself.
Costco’s Gold Bar Sale
Why is gold so popular at Costco? Is it because gold bars are a novelty, or are people worried about the economy?
Ford Family Gets $42 Million, GM Management $3 Million
How much does the Ford family make from the dividends on the shares they own? Does it matter to the UAW?
Has Apple Sold 20 Million iPhone 15s?
Investors face a difficult problem. How do they handicap iPhone 15 sales if they are not reported?
$100 Oil Threat
If oil tops $100 a barrel between now and the end of the year, the economy could rush toward recession.
America’s Poorest State
A recent Census Bureau analysis reveals that this southern state has the lowest average household income.
Ford Didn’t Make a Deal
The UAW said Ford would be spared because it was closer to a deal than the other two companies. It appears today that this is further from the truth than expected.
The $20 iPhone
Some customers are just cheap, and there might as well be products to sell them.
This State Has The State Taxes In America
Based on an analysis by the Tax Foundation, state taxes collected per capita in 2021 were $3,831. That year’s median household income was $70,784, probably $55,000 after federal and local taxes and Social Security…
Social Security’s Service Collapse
For the over 66 million people who receive Social Security benefits, the most important part of the relationship is when they receive or are wired their monthly benefits. Not so, say a new study.…
Bird’s Scooter Business Implodes
Bird, the electric scooter company, is grappling with significant financial hurdles and recently found itself delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The situation has raised concerns about the company’s future prospects. Bird’s…
Apple Faces Tough Competition in China’s Thriving Smartphone Market
Forecasts suggest that Apple may experience a decline in market share within China this year.
The Place at the Center of Every State
Every decade since the inaugural census in 1790, the Census Bureau has conducted a fascinating calculation known as the “center of population” for the United States. This point represents the hypothetical location where, on…
This State Has the Most Drownings: All 50 States Ranked
Swimming, boating, water skiing, and diving are some of the most popular pastimes in warm weather. In northern states, that warm weather may only last four or five months. In southern states, it lasts…
Tesla Hit by Competition
Tesla produced 440,000 vehicles in the most recently reported quarter. Its brisk production means the figure could approach 2 million for the year. China, the world’s largest car market, is the only large country…