Here’s How to Break Apple Apart
Apple could be broken into two pieces to satisfy European antitrust authorities by dividing its hardware and services businesses.
All Work
Douglas A. McIntyre
Bing COVID-19 Tracker 6/17/2020 (7:24 AM): US Deaths Top 118,000
According to the Bing COVID-19 Tracker, the number of global cases has reached 8,176,296, up 140,932 since yesterday. The daily increase now is routinely above 100,000. Also, daily confirmed cases worldwide have started to grow…
Another Newspaper Gutted, This Time in Hawaii
As the destruction of America's daily newspapers accelerates due to the spread of COVID-19, one state's largest paper will cut its staff by 50%. While papers have cut staff in dozens of cities, this…
Oil Demand in 2020 Expected to Drop by Largest Amount in History
The carefully followed International Energy Agency Monthly report for June says oil demand will drop by the largest amount in history in 2020.
Why Quibi May Not Make It
Quibi, the short-form video streaming video destination, is late to the market, particularly one so crowded. It is lucky to have deep pockets.
Bing Covid-19 Tracker 6/14/2020 (8:31 AM) Global Cases Near 7.8 Million, German Deaths Near Zero
According to the Bing Covid-19 Tracker, global confirmed cases have reached 7,798,046, up 180,455. They should pass 7.8 million today. Daily confirmed cases worldwide have started to grow more quickly than in most of…
Barack Obama Leads Twitter List With 117.7 Million Followers
Former President Barack Obama doesn't tweet much, probably as little as once a day. However, he has more followers on Twitter than anyone else in the world.
Tesla Passes Toyota as World’s Most Valuable Car Company
Toyota is no longer the most valuable car company as measured by market capitalization. That honor now belongs to Tesla, even though Tesla sells a fraction of the vehicles Toyota does each year.
How Will You Find Your Starbucks?
Starbucks said it will close 400 stores due to the pandemic. That means the location people visit now may be gone, and many customers will need to find another one or stop going to…
OECD Says World Economy Is on a Tightrope, Massive Numbers of Jobs at Stake
The conclusions of the OECD's Economic Outlook June 2020 report could hardly be uglier.
National Employee Morale Day: BP to Cut 10,000 Jobs
Another energy company believes it is overstaffed. Oil giant BP will cut 10,000 jobs. Most of those jobs will be office based.
A Talk With THE Car Guy
The Audrain Automobile Museum really isn’t like any other museum. Based in Newport, Rhode Island, it is committed to preserving and sharing automotive history.
Amazon Stock Threatened by Elon Musk Push for Breakup
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has echoed the calls of the White House and members of Congress that Amazon.com be broken up. How would that work? Would it be bad for investors?
Teen Unemployment Likely Close to 40%
The jobless rate, while breathtakingly high among other groups in May, was still much lower than for people ages 16 to 19.
Economists Expect 33.5% GDP Decline in Q2
The 44 panelists who were polled for the closely watched NABE Outlook Survey remain decidedly pessimistic about second-quarter gross domestic product.
Bing Covid-19 Tracker 6/7/2020 (8:04 AM) Brazil Stops Counting, Deaths Near 400,000
According to the Bing Covid-19 Tracker, global confirmed cases have reached 6,896,179. Active cases are 3,409,079. Active cases are 49% of the total of confirmed cases worldwide. Recovered cases are 3,087,315, a surge of…
Will Spread Of COVID-19 Increase Automation Of Jobs?
The spread of COVID-19 has put millions of people out of jobs. Particularly hard hit are the restaurant and hotel industries. This could trigger a move to the automation of these jobs which is…
As Troubles at Ann Taylor Owner Grow, 13,000 Jobs at Stake
Ascena Retail may file for Chapter 11 as soon as next month. This puts 13,000 more retail jobs at stake.
Black Unemployment Hits 16.8%
The good news is that the national unemployment rate improved from April. Yet the rate for black Americans ticked up again last month.
Gap Sales Down Almost Two-Thirds
Gap posted a sharp drop in revenue in the most recent quarter, raising questions about its future.