The Fed Does Not Care About You
The Federal Reserve believes it is doing the best for you. However, the central bank does not care if you cannot afford a house or you lose your job.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Apple Is the World’s Most Valuable Brand at $482 Billion
As it has for decades, Apple again tops Interbrand's list of the world's most valuable brands.
The Post Office Can Deliver Mail, Maybe
The U.S. Postal Service has put out another of its regular bulletins about how fast it delivers the mail.
Can Social Security Survive Another 10 Years?
Threats to Social Security payouts have gotten worse in the past year.
Ann Yerger, Please Save Bed Bath & Beyond Shareholders
One Bed Bath & Beyond director is among the few people who can influence the direction of the retailer, which could collapse as early as next year.
Vilified Vince McMahon Still Runs WWE
Though Vince McMahon was ousted from his job as chief executive officer of World Wrestling Entertainment, he remains a stockholder with a controlling interest.
Markets Where Home Prices May Fall
a recent analysis reveals which housing markets are likely to have a decline in prices over the next year.
Walmart Crushes Amazon
Walmart has trounced Amazon in the stock market, a situation few people would have believed a year ago.
The 2023 Recession
Economist Larry Summers has said again that the Federal Reserve should keep raising rates aggressively to tame inflation.
The Best Stock for the Market Sell-Off
Some well-known companies now have stock prices down by over a third. If investors could hold only one stock during a market crash, this would be it.
The Cheapest State to Buy a Home
The least expensive state in which to own a home is West Virginia, one of the poorest states in the country.
Ford to Cut Underperforming Workers, but CEO Remains
Unlike other underperforming white-collar workers at Ford, CEO Jim Farley, will not be trained to improve his job performance or let go.
States With the Most Gun Purchases Per Person
The FBI began to track gun background checks in the late 1990s and report the statistics every month. While gun background checks are not a one-to-one comparison of gun sales, they serve as a…
American Gun Sales Collapse in 47 States
There are about 400 million guns in circulation in the U.S., according to the Small Arms Survey, a Swiss-based research project. This means that for every person in America, there are about 120 guns…
Zuckerberg Should Fire Himself as Meta CEO
Founders who control companies have stepped down before, and usually have done so for the benefit of shareholders. It looks like Mark Zuckerberg’s turn.
The Worst Car Brands in America
The U.S. auto industry continues to struggle with poor sales. In September, just over 1 million cars were sold in the United States, a nearly 30% decline compared to five years prior. The effects…
Disney Closes China Theme Park, and People Cannot Leave
Disney, like other western companies, is caught in the vice of China’s COVID-19 policy.
Macy’s Pays Some Workers Only $15 an Hour
A recent disclosure shows that Macy’s pays some New York City workers only $15 an hour.
Post Office Warns People Not to Use Its Mail Boxes
The U.S. Postal Service has warned people not to use its blue boxes on specific dates.
Nikola’s Penny Stock Short Interest
A penny stock is generally defined as one that trades for less than $5. Low emissions truck company Nikola has been one for a long time. Short sellers continue to bet the figure will…