The American City Where Home Prices Are Plunging
The city where a retreat in the residential real estate market is most evident is in Texas.
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Amazon Attacked by Unions
Unionization of the Amazon warehouse workforce will significantly and permanently add to company expenses.
People May Buy Nothing on Amazon Prime Day
If people are going to sit out the holiday season due to inflation and recession fears, the second Prime Day of the year will be an early indicator.
The $10 Tomato
The skyrocketing price of tomatoes shows how quickly hyperinflation could reach parts of daily life.
The US May Lose 1 Million Jobs
Hundreds of thousands of jobs a month could be lost next year as the United States sinks into a recession triggered by inflation and high-interest rates.
Ford Wrecked by Recession Fear
Ford has bungled several initiatives and now faces a period when new car prices are high, car loan rates have soared and inflation has eaten into discretionary spending.
The Real Estate Collapse of 2023
Experts who cover the real estate market anticipate a collapse of home prices, and sales, in 2023.
McDonald’s Brings Back the Halloween Pail
McDonald’s has brought back the Halloween Pail, a container for children to use when they collect candy on Halloween night.
Faraday Stock Falls Toward $0
EV stocks in general have been in trouble for the last several months. Even Tesla has had an uncharacteristic falloff. Smaller companies, which include Rivian, face existential moments. It just recalled almost every car…
The State Where Incomes Are Rising the Fastest
The story of people’s income in America is essentially one where the figure has risen yearly. Periods of recession have been an exception. Since The Great Recession, the increase has been fairly steady, with…
Gun Sales Continue to Fall From Last Year’s Historic Peak in 47 States
With more guns per capita than any country in the world, the United States is widely considered the civilian gun capital of the world. By the same token, it has among the highest gun…
The Starbucks Dirty Bathroom Problem
Dirty bathrooms make customers of most establishments which have them less likely to be repeat customers, almost certainly. For gas stations, this may not be as much of a problem. People don’t eat or…
Rivian Is Ruined
Big car companies almost always survive recalls with little effect. They sell millions of cars a year. A recall of thousands of vehicles puts small pressure on the bottom line and modestly tarnishes a…
Black Unemployment 87% Higher Than White
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — SEPTEMBER 2022. The jobless rate was 3.5% last month, near a post-WWII low. Not every group shared in the prosperity. The unemployment rate among…
The Best Day of the Year to Buy a House
A recent analysis reveals homebuyers get the best prices in winter.
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?