COVID-19’s Effects on the Economy Disappear
The economy rebounded strongly. GDP may drop in a new recession, but it will not be by double digits. The direct effect of COVID-19 on the economy has virtually disappeared.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
As Fed Moves Toward 75-Basis-Point Rate Increase, Recession Is Here
Because a recession triggered by inflation and rising interest rates has not been part of the American economy for decades, it is hard to see how this one will play out.
Pinterest Ousts CEO as Shares Crater
The Pinterest board has dumped its CEO and co-founder in favor of a Google executive, but is it too late for a turnaround?
Ford Stock Drop to Be Reversed by New F-150 Lightning
Ford’s shares have long depended on the success of the F-150, and that will not end as consumers turn to electric vehicles.
With Stock Down 45%, Disney Gives CEO New Contract
For years, Disney has been among the most admired companies in America. The current CEO has ruined that and had his contract renewed at the same time.
Best Buy’s Impossible Road to Recovery
Best Buy has been hurt by several factors, and the year ahead likely will be brutal for the retailer.
This Is the Fastest Human in History
By some measures, the fastest human in history is Usain Bolt.
This Is the Hardest City to Rent an Apartment
Home prices have gone straight up over the past two years. That may have started to change recently, as mortgage rates have risen. They were about 3% on a 30-year fixed mortgage a year…
This Is the Longest Baseball Game in History
The longest professional baseball game in history was 26 innings long, and it still ended in a tie.
This Is the Deepest Place in the Ocean
The largest and deepest of the oceans is the Pacific.
This Is the Longest Home Run of All Time
Over the history of baseball there have been several ways the greatest baseball players are measured. Some have to do with hitting average, both over a season and a career. Another is RBIs, both…
The Only City Where Homes Cost Over $1 Million on Average
A recent analysis reveals that the average cost of homes in this Silicon Valley city are above $1 million.
Pummeled Netflix Will Not Come Back
Netflix thinks it can address the problem of lost subscribers, but can it?
McDonald’s Faces Crippling Inflation
What are McDonald’s prospects as it faces inflation and rising supply and labor costs?
This State Still Has High Unemployment and a Tough Future
This southwestern state suffers from high unemployment and will be particularly hard hit by inflation.
This Is the Driest City in America
A recent analysis reveals that this Nevada city is the driest in the United States.
This Is the Most Popular Dog Breed in America
Americans are in love with their dogs. Over 38 million households in the U.S. have one. And, many are expensive to keep. Research shows that the cost of keeping a dog can run from…
The Smallest Animal In The World
There are routinely lists of the world’s largest animals, largest trees, largest mammals. Usually blue whales, elephants, and the giant sequoia end up in some place on these. Then there is the wrinkle of…
This Is the Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
America dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6,1945. It was the first time a nuclear weapon was used to destroy a city and its population. This only happened twice in history. The…
This Pitcher Has the Most Strikeouts in History
There are several ways to get a player out in baseball. Only one always pits one player against another. Some pitches are as fast as 100 MPG. These are thrown over a distance of…