The Recession of 2022
Among the most contested subjects across many economists, business leaders, and politicians is whether America will enter a recession, perhaps at the start of 2023. Another, perhaps a modest group that is growing, believes…
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Douglas A. McIntyre
US Foreclosures Jump
A recent analysis reveals that Peoria and South Bend are among the cities with the highest foreclosure rates.
2 Million Homes at Risk of Wildfire Damage
This year has been particularly brutal as wildfires have burned hundreds of square miles of land.
GM’s Cheap EV
Chevy's new small electric SUV will cost only $30,000. That is below the average price of a new car in the United States.
The Country With the Worst ESG Rating in the World
A recent analysis reveals that this fragile, emerging-market state with poor governance has the worst ESG rating in the world.
Most Expensive State to Own a Car, Maybe
A recent analysis reveals that Utah is the state where owning a car will be the most expensive.
Peloton Faces Fines
Adding insult to injury, Peloton faces federal fines for what turned out to be dangerous treadmills.
Social Security Gets New Toilets
Social Security is reviled by many Americans. This is particularly true of people who receive it.
Sears and JCPenney Not Forgotten
Once industry leaders, Sears and JCPenney barely exist at all now. Other major retailers may be following them to the retail graveyard.
US Postal Service Needs $1 Stamp
Increases in the price of a First-Class stamp have been extremely modest even though the U.S. Postal Service needs to raise revenue.
This is How Many Guns Were Sold in Each State So Far This Year
The debate over gun rights, gun regulations, and gun sales has raged for decades. The number of mass shootings that occur almost daily make these tragedies part of the American societal landscape. Extraordinarily, according…
Could America Return to $1 Gas?
Gasoline prices averaged about $1.50 a gallon through the 1990s. Here is how those prices could come again.
Will Starbucks CEO Narasimhan Be a Union Buster?
The new Starbucks CEO has to decide if union-busting is the wisest choice for a company in which its hourly workers are the face of the business.
It’s Christmas For Retailers
As retailer after retailer posted their most recent earnings, and several facts told a story. Some retailers did not have enough inventory. Some retailers had too much inventory because they had ordered products customers…
Sales of Ford’s Best-Selling Vehicle Drop
Ford Motor posted strong sales for August as they rose 27.3% to 158,008, The figure was particularly impressive because supply chain challenges have curtailed the number of vehicles manufacturers can make to satisfy demand.…
Bed Bath & Beyond Is The Next Sears
Bed Bath & Beyond has recently fallen apart like a cheap watch. Same store sales have dropped by double digits. The retailers have posted large losses. Recently, it ran low on cash. A small…
Boeing Rips Off America, Again
The Artemis I mission to the moon is among the greatest debacles in NASA history. The launch of the massive rocket known as the Space Launch System rocket was delayed twice this past week.…
Cities Where Home Prices Are Dropping
Home prices have skyrocketed higher for most of the last two years. In some markets, prices have risen by sums well into the double digits. There are several reasons for the increase. The first…
Ford EV Sales Jump
Overall, the sales data from Ford Motor continues to be positive. In August, U.S. unit sales rose 27.3% to 158,008. The industry continues to face supply chain problems which makes the number particularly impressive.…
The American City Where Home Prices Are Rising Fastest
The U.S. real estate market has been unusually strong for two years. Prices have risen by 20% most months during this period, year over year, according to the carefully followed S&P Case-Shiller housing price…