World’s Richest Family Gets Much Richer
The descendants of Walmart founder Sam Walton remain the richest family in the world. Unlike most of the people who top wealth lists, the Waltons inherited their money.
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China Prepares to Wreck US AI Industry
There are three ways China is poised to leap ahead in artificial intelligence. The United States faces many headwinds in creating AI infrastructure.
Amazon Set to Waste $10 Billion on OpenAI
Amazon reportedly plans to invest $10 billion into OpenAI, a firm swarmed by competition. Clearly, Amazon is trying to buy its way into the AI market.
Gas Prices Plunge to 4-Year Low, Boosting US Economy
The price of gasoline has a significant impact on U.S. household spending. American consumers are currently benefiting from fuel prices at multiyear lows.
Elon Musk’s Net Worth on Its Way to $1 Trillion
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the first person with a net worth of more than $600 billion. His net worth could top $1 trillion when SpaceX goes public next year.
Worst CEO of the Year: Bill Ford of Ford
William Clay Ford Jr. is our pick for the worst CEO in America for 2025. He is behind Ford’s disastrous turn into the electric vehicle business.
Tesla Still Has America’s No. 1 EV
Despite a sharp decline in its U.S. sales, Tesla still has the best-selling electric vehicle there. Yet even that model may be priced much too high for wide U.S. EV adoption.
Tesla US Market Share Surges 30%
Though Tesla sales declined sharply in November, its market share increased. It may be poised to benefit if EV sales bounce back.
America’s Worst Car Brand
Jeep performs the worst of 31 brands in Consumer Reports ratings. Poor Jeep sales have resulted in a buildup of inventory on its dealer lots.
America’s Best Car Brands
Subaru and BMW perform the best of 31 brands in Consumer Reports ratings. BMW is a top luxury brand in the United States based on sales.
The City Where People Pay Cash for Houses
Naples, Florida, is the American city where home buyers are most likely to pay cash, and it also ranks high on many lists of best places to live.
Larry Ellison’s $283 Billion Net Worth Threatened as Oracle Stock Collapses
The net worth of Oracle founder Larry Ellison has taken a hit. A poor earnings report that pushed Oracle’s stock down sharply is to blame for that.
Steve Ballmer’s Net Worth Up $20 Billion on Microsoft’s Success
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is the eighth richest person in the world. His net worth increased due to Microsoft stock’s sharp rise in the past few years.
Gemini Could Lose Its Edge Over ChatGPT Fast
Many believe that Alphabet’s Gemini 3 is superior to OpenAI's ChatGPT. However, regulators may soon take away Alphabet’s biggest advantage.
Jeep Can’t Sell Its Jeeps
A recent analysis reveals that Jeep models tend to linger on dealer lots. Stellantis has tried everything in the book to fix its Jeep sales problem.
Ford, GM Race Ahead of the Market
Ford and GM stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 this year. They were supposed to be losers as the companies lagged Tesla in EV market share.
Tesla’s Europe Prospects Take a Beating
Tesla faces headwinds in Europe on both the self-driving and affordable products fronts. Shareholders increasingly see Tesla as a laggard in its industry.
Worst CEOs of the Year: Evan Spiegel of Snap
Evan Spiegel of Snap is a candidate for the worst CEO of 2025. Wall Street believes that the future of Snapchat's parent is no better than its past.
Worst CEOs of the Year: Marc Winterhoff of Lucid
Marc Winterhoff of Lucid is a candidate for worst CEO of the year. The luxury EV maker has made a number of mistakes and ultimately may be doomed.
China Threatens Nvidia With Its Own Company
Moore Threads shares rose 500% on their first day of trading on the Shanghai stock exchange. The company is China's answer to Nvidia.