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Douglas A. McIntyre

Ford Faces Crippling Strike

Ford’s future, which was bright recently, and particularly promising as it moved to the EV sector, could be damaged for months.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

The Most Expensive Car To Crash

The CDC reports there are over 2 million car accidents per year in the US. Some are fender benders. In others, the vehicles are totaled. The IIHS-HLDI looks at losses by model and model…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Shoplifting Costs Lowe’s $1 Billion

What used to be called shoplifting is now known as “shrinking.” That is because shoplifting implies that a single individual takes merchandise from a story. The term “shrink” includes acts by employees and organized…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Starbucks’ 40,000 Store Goal

Starbucks started with one store. Today, it has nearly 38,000. Based on its expansion rate, that should reach 40,000 within a year or two. Starbucks may be the most famous fast food chain in…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

The City to Lose Money On Your House

The housing market has been on a roller coaster that began two decades ago. The Great Recession and the financial crisis that spawned it knocked home prices down; in some cases, the drop was…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Disney+ Cancel Rate at 18%

A recent analysis reveals that Disney+ is among the most canceled streaming services.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

No One Wants to Steal This Car

A recent analysis reveals which vehicles in America are least likely to be be stolen.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

JCPenney Makes a Comeback

JCPenney is in a bad enough state that a tough retail environment could cripple the tiny company again.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Disney’s Trouble Gets Worse

Disney faces a whirlwind of challenges, including a fight with a major cable TV provider.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Apple iPhone Sales Surge Toward No.1

The Apple iPhone is so ubiquitous in America that most people would think it is the No.1 smartphone everywhere else. However, this is not true. South Korea’s Samsung holds that spot. That is likely…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Ford Faces VW Challenge

In a recent article at Bloomberg, primarily covering the EV efforts of BMW and Mercedes, the efforts of VW popped up. It is the No.1 car company in the world from time to time,…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

JPMorgan Chase Branches Will Start To Disappear

JPMorgan Chase is America’s largest bank. Its consumer banking unit is one of the most significant revenue and profit drivers of the bank’s success. Today, Chase has 4,700 branches. AI and robotic technology will…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

The 21 Greatest Generals in American History

General is the top rank in the Army, Marines, and Air Force nowadays. The highest rank currently attainable in the military is four-star general, though there were five-star generals in WWII like Douglas MacArthur…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Disney Takes a Beating From Charter

Disney needs its cable TV relationships to work. Its overall financial situation has been undermined by slow traffic at its theme parks and the struggles of its streaming businesses, with Disney+ at the top…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago