Starbucks Trouble With Long Lines
Long lines hamper many fast-food operations, but Starbucks admitted in March that the trouble had been a challenge.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
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.
The City With the Highest Unemployment in America
A recent analysis reveals that this city in California has the worst unemployment rate in America.
Can Social Security Support 70 Million Americans?
Will people be paid Social Security benefits beyond 2034? Yes. However, these may be well below what people anticipate.
US Postal Service Delivery Continues to Be Weak
Criticism about U.S. Postal Service delivery times continues to grow, as does the belief that the problem cannot be solved.
The State With the Most Anxiety About Foreclosure
A recent analysis reveals that in several states, led by South Dakota, fear of foreclosure has surged.
AMC Is a Wreck
AMC Entertainment is no longer viable, as the days when large numbers of people attended movies in the theater are all but gone.
The Place Where Home Prices Are Most Likely to Decline
A recent analysis reveals that the problem of sputtering home price increases is most acute in areas around New York City.
Apple iPhone Trouble
The recession appears to have hit demand for the new iPhone 14.
Peloton Stock Drops 90% as Company Fights for Survival
Peloton Interactive stock is down 90% over the past year, and things do not seem to be getting better.
Hurricane Ian Could Cost $258 Billion
Hurricane Ian could be the most powerful storm to hit south Florida in over a century.
Social Security Increase Will Be Eaten by Inflation
In the middle of next month, Social Security payments are likely to be increased, but that boost will be eaten by inflation.
Goldman Sachs Hammers Stock Market
The latest Goldman Sachs stock market forecast could hardly be more dreary.
The World’s Worst Airline
A recent analysis reveals that a carrier from one of the world’s poorest nations has the worst customer service in the world.