Cross This Bridge For $12,000
One problem caused by Manhattan’s dense population and tall office buildings is that, as cars move on and off the island, they can cause traffic jams that last for hours. One reason is that…
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Starbucks Losing to the Unions
Starbucks has had an ugly battle with unions that represent its in-store workers. Workers object to pay packages that can be as little as $15 an hour. Former CEO Howard Schultz was hauled before…
School Lunches Soar In Price
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the consumer price index for April. The results were a surprise. After over a year of relatively high inflation, the pace slowed considerably. Prices in April were only…
The Deadliest Snake in the World
There are approximately 3,000 species of snakes in the world, according to National Geographic. Of these, about 600 are venomous, and 200 of them are a threat to human safety, with bites that can…
Rivian Rocked By Huge Supporter
Rivian has been buffeted by poor results and concerns about whether it can stay in business. One of the world’s most famous investors recently dumped almost his entire position in the manufacturer’s stock. According…
Peloton Is Ruined
With quarter after quarter of disastrous results and a turnaround plan that lost its way early on, Peloton Interactive has made a recall that could end its run as a viable public company.
Softbank Needs to Fire Son
It will be hard to dislodge Masayoshi Son because of his decades-long role at Softbank. It is time for the board to react, and react publicly.
Ford Ripped for Pickup Quality
Ford admits it has a product quality issue it aims to fix. It is not going well.
Disney’s Problems Deepen
Bob Iger envisioned streaming as Disney’s future the last time he was CEO. It was not.
The Most Hated Airline in America
A recent analysis reveals which airline had the lowest customer satisfaction score.
America’s Most Trusted TV Channel
A recent analysis reveals the most trusted new sources in America.
Rivian Falls Apart
Rivian continues to move toward the car model junkyard graveyard. People who buy a Rivian will end up with a collector’s item.
Lucid Surges Toward Deepening Problems
Management faces the thorny question of how long Lucid can survive.
US Postal System Needs Layoffs
Postal workers must understand that, for the organization to survive, many more must lose their jobs.
The Longest-Lasting Car on the American Road
A recent analysis reveals the cars most likely to still be on the road after 250,000 miles.
The $1,600 iPhone
One version of the iPhone has a base price near $1,600. Who would buy it?
Is Ford Losing $60,000 on Every EV?
A recent headline claimed Ford loses $60,000 on every electric vehicle it sells. Is that so?
Food Prices Up 50% in This Country
Inflation has pushed food prices in this Middle Eastern country sharply higher.
Best City To Sell A House
The residential real estate markets that were so good for so many sellers are not good any longer. The market for buyers, who struggled with high prices, has improved but is still plagued by…
The American City Where Everyone Has A Job
If jobs are the primary measure of the strength of the American economy, the economy is colossally strong. In May, America added another 253,000 jobs, keeping up a string of muscular job reports that…