The Real Unemployment Rate Is Nearly Double What You Think
Economists worry that the country added only 20,000 jobs in February, well below the rate over the past two years. And the numbers do not really reflect how many Americans don't have jobs.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
February Unemployment for One Large Group Hit 7%, Almost Double the National Figure
The unemployment rate among black Americans has risen to 7%, which is 86% above the national average.
The Least Respected Company in America Is Not a Company at All
According to the Harris 2019 corporate reputation survey, the U.S. government was at the bottom of the results. Even tobacco company Philip Morris and bankrupt retailer Sears ranked higher.
This Nation’s Massive Economy Could Be Heading Toward Recession
China's trade data came out today. It showed exports fell sharply in February, a stunning drop took economists by surprise.
Small Grocery Chain Has Best Reputation of Any US Company
Amazon.com is not the most admired company in America. Neither is Walt Disney or Apple. The honor in a new major annual poll goes to the modest-sized grocery chain Wegmans.
Small Grocery Chain Has Best Reputation of Any US Company
Amazon.com is not the most admired company in America. Neither is Walt Disney or Apple. The honor in a new major annual poll goes to the modest-sized grocery chain Wegmans.
US Job Losses Topped 76,000 in February, Up 117%
The economy lost more than 76,000 jobs in February, over 110% higher than in the same month in 2017. It is another sign that the U.S. expansion, so robust for most of the years…
Small Grocery Chain Has Best Reputation of Any US Company
Amazon.com is not the most admired company in America. Neither is Walt Disney or Apple. The honor in a new major annual poll goes to the modest-sized grocery chain Wegmans.
Victoria’s Secret May Become New Company
Victoria's Secret, one of America's iconic apparel brands, has struggled recently. Soon, the retailer may become independent for the first time since 1982.
Only One Blockbuster Store Left in the World
Blockbuster was once one of the largest retailers in the world. Soon there will be only one location left in the world.
The 8 Things That Have Kept Inflation Near 0%
What consumers pay for goods this year will be due to the prices a handful of things -- primarily just eight commodities.
Bull Market Celebrates 10 Years, Up 300%
As it reaches its 10-year birthday this week, the bull market may not be over. As a matter of fact, 2019 could be a strong year.
A Detroit House Offered At $9,500
Detroit is still plagued by blighted neighborhoods, a sky-high poverty rate, and crime infested areas. That is among the reasons some houses in the city sell for well below the national average, and even…
Fiat Sales Continue Multimonth Plunge
Fiat sales in the United States continued a sharp drop that goes back years. The division of FCA US sold 616 cars, down 50% in February compared to the same month a year ago.…
Coke Is Mangled as Dow’s Worst Performing Stock
Among the 30 components of the Dow Jones industrial average, the real laggard is Coca-Cola. The stock market started to lose its affection for Coke a long time ago.
Boeing Up 37% This Year, Outpacing All Dow Stocks
Boeing shares are up sharply in the past two months, outpacing the other components of the Dow Jones industrial average.
Fast Food Much Less Healthy Than 3 Decades Ago
Fast food is usually characterized as unhealthy, with high amounts of fat, salt and sugar. A new study shows that this has worsened over the past 30 years.
Amazon Prime Deliveries Once a Week as a Means to Help Environment
Amazon wants to bring back slower delivery for some people. These Prime members will only get deliveries once a week.
Over 6200 Pedestrians Killed Last Year
Pedestrian deaths took a sharp upturn last year. The number was the highest since 1990.
The 10 Americans Who Gave Away the Most Money Last Year
These are the top 10 donors to charitable organizations in 2018, according to Chronicle of Philanthropy.