The Best Day of the Year to Buy a House
A recent analysis reveals homebuyers get the best prices in winter.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Peloton Starts to Die
What kind of CEO continues to fire people without admitting to what have been several mistaken changes in strategy?
The Best Month to Buy a House for a Good Price
A recent analysis reveals that October is the best month for homebuyers to get a good price.
Ford Stumbles on Pricing Again
Ford’s short-term success may depend on whether management can guess what the vehicles it makes will cost the consumer.
The Best City for Remote Workers
A recent analysis reveals that this southern city is most amenable to remote workers.
Lordstown Motors Sinks Toward $0
The electric vehicle startup with the most product problems and one of the worst balance sheets is Lordstown Motors. Is its stock headed for zero?
The Least Expensive Car to Insure
A recent analysis reveals the cars with the lowest and highest annual insurance costs.
The State Where People Are Leaving Their Jobs
A recent analysis shows that the rate of resignations in August was higher in Georgia than in the rest of the nation.
The Wars the Most Americans Died In Battle, Ranked
Although it has officially declared war less than a dozen times, the the United States has involved in a great many conflicts for such a relatively young sovereign nation. The death toll of each…
The City With the Fewest Homes For Sale
A recent analysis reveals the city where the inventory of homes on the market was tightest in August.
US Postal Workers Steal $1.3 Million
Some postal workers allegedly stole credit cards from the mail and used them to charge items at retail stores.
American Retirement in Danger
Retirement for older Americans is not what it used to be just a year ago.
Starbucks Trouble With Long Lines
Long lines hamper many fast-food operations, but Starbucks admitted in March that the trouble had been a challenge.
The Most Popular State To Move To
America became remarkably mobile throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the reason was low-interest rates. Homes were more affordable because mortgage rates fell to near historic lows. However, something was more important. People could…
Carnival’s Cruise Sinks Toward $0
Carnival, one of the world’s largest cruise companies, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, as was much of the travel industry. Recent financial results show it will be slow to recover, particularly compared…
Everyone in This City Has a Job
While unemployment in the U.S. has been well below 4% for many months, which is low by historical standards, there are several American cities where the figure is less than half of that. In…
Disney Folds
Disney made a surprising announcement. It will add Carolyn Everson, a former executive at Facebook parent Meta, to its board. She is an odd choice. She has held senior positions at several tech companies…
Remote Workers Should Be Paid Less
Many people do not want to return to their offices after millions have been able to work at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. GM found out the hard way recently. It asked workers…
Ford Hits a Ditch
Ford’s problem has gone beyond the details of why it is not doing well to a concern that its CEO is not the right person to handle it.
Bed Bath & Beyond Plunges Toward Zero
Bed Bath & Beyond will have trouble making it into next year intact.