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Douglas A. McIntyre

Black Unemployment 50% Higher Than White

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — APRIL 2023. The unemployment rate nationwide was 3.4%, unchanged from March. The economy added 253,000 jobs, which was more than expected. One trend…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

The American City With the Most People Out of Work

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…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Peloton Is Broken

How long can Peloton Interactive go on as a public corporation?

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Beer Sales Explode

Typically, providers of inexpensive items that are part of people’s everyday lives do well in a recession. That includes beer.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Jeep’s Indian Race Problem

The names of the Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee remain despite objections and falling sales.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Ford’s Big Quarter

If Ford can string together several quarters like this, it will return to its place as a well-run, major U.S. manufacturer.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Social Security Payments Could Disappear

If the stalemate between the president and the House of Representatives lasts for long, Social Security could be a victim.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

AI to Cause 14 Million Layoffs

A recent analysis reveals that the rise in artificial intelligence will result in 14 million jobs being lost by 2027.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

12 of the Deadliest Wars in World History

The war in Ukraine stretches on well into its second year. The conflict, which many pundits expected to end after a few months, has exceeded all but the most conservative estimates, largely because Ukraine’s…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Subway Sells for $10 Billion

Subway likely will be sold to private equity for $10 billion, but it could be a risky move.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Carvana Price Hammered

Carvana, the online used car company, was once considered the wave of the future for used car sales. People could sell the public corporation their cars. The cars were resold and delivered to buyers.…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Lordstown Motors Gets Hammered

Investors in the struggling electric vehicle manufacturer, Lordstown Motors, were hoping for a reversal of fortune, but unfortunately, it appears the company is headed for bankruptcy. Lordstown recently received a delisting notice from Nasdaq,…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Shareholders of First Republic Ruined

First Republic Bank is in financial trouble and is expected to be effectively nationalized by the federal government. The FDIC will oversee the sale of some of its assets, which could be acquired by…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

How to Break Up Google

The Justice Department is pursuing its case against Google’s dominance in the ad market, citing two key factors. Firstly, Google exerts excessive control over search engine ads. Secondly, it acts as an agent for…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago

Starbucks vs McDonald’s

McDonald’s management has to wonder why Starbucks shares have rallied so much this year.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 3 years ago