Rivian Falls Apart
Rivian has said its best years are ahead of it. Yet, it has announced a new round of layoffs.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Beckley, West Virginia is the Premature Death Capital of the US
The life expectancy at birth for Americans fell between 2020 and 2021, dropping from 77.0 to 76.1 years, according to the CDC. A great deal of the decrease was due to COVID-19 deaths, suicides,…
People Return to Austin Offices as Pandemic Ends
A recent analysis reveals that buildings in Austin had the highest occupancy rate in January.
Snap Falls Apart
The end of Snap’s growth marks the day the company’s downward spiral becomes irreversible.
Apple vs. Its Workers
Apple is one of the few companies worldwide that has not had a reputation challenge in years.
Treasury Tops List of Parts of Government People View Most Poorly
A recent analysis reveals that the Depart of Treasury has the lowest satisfaction ratings among Americans.
People Fled California by the Thousands
A recent analysis reveals that California has had the largest reduction in population.
San Francisco Housing Market Starts to Stumble
A recent analysis reveals that home price in San Francisco declined the most in November.
The World Is About to Get Better Financially
Just a month ago, an army of economists believed the world would fall into a deep recession. COVID-19-driven declines in China’s gross domestic product would be partially to blame. The effects of the war…
Ford Surrenders on EV Prices
Ford has announced price decreases on one of its most popular electric vehicles.
Bed Bath & Beyond Could Cut 30,000 Workers
Bed Bath & Beyond may be approaching its final days in business.
Romania Has the Best Parental Leave Policy in the World
Parental leave policies are relatively new in the United States. The Family Employment Security Act (FESA) of 1984 required employers to give their workers up to 26 weeks for “care for a new child,…
Toyota Is No. 1
Toyota was the number-one car company in the world again in 2022, beating Volkswagen and American automakers.
The 84 Month Car Loan
According to Bloomberg, car loan defaults are higher than they were in 2009. The was the worst year of The Great Recession. One reason is that car companies and financial institutions offer loans that…
McDonald’s Bathroom Inspections
McDonald’s has over 13,000 locations in the US. Most are owned by franchisees. McDonald’s does not control their operations directly. It has stringent rule for franchises, but no way to know day to day…
America’s Most At-Risk Housing Markets
Not all places in the U.S. have enjoyed the tremendous spike in housing prices that much of the country has. Some have been negatively affected by the pandemic. T Several factors have driven home…
This Battle of the Korean War Was One of the Most Disastrous in US History
Napoleon’s loss at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 ended the Napoleonic Era. The Duke of Wellington’s victory also helped reestablish Britain as a preeminent military power in Europe, with France losing virtually all…
Ford Woes Continue
Ford’s stock has jumped almost 15% in the last month. It is worth remembering that this was from a nearly two-year low. Ford was hit with a bit of bad news recently. It recalled…
Bed Bath & Beyond Disappears
Bloomberg reported that Bed Bath & Beyond might be headed for liquidation soon. It has not gotten funding to take it through bankruptcy. No investors in distressed companies see the light at the end…
Peloton Battles Planet Fitness
In the last year, shares of exercise bike and rowing company Peloton have dropped 52%. Those of Planet Fitness, one of the largest owners of gyms, are up 2%, which outperformed the overall market.…