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Douglas A. McIntyre

Tesla Admits Customer Service Problems

Luxury car sales rely on product appeal and the outstanding customer service buyers expect in exchange for high purchase prices. Tesla admitted shortcomings in the second category, a threat to its efforts to sharply…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Major Threats May Drive Oil Prices Higher

The supply of crude oil worldwide is extremely high, but that could end quickly. The International Energy Agency reports that disruption in supply could press crude to the $70 to $80 a barrel range.…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today

The United States may rekindle trade negotiations with China, the global oil supply hits an all-time high, Tesla loses another senior manager, and other important business headlines.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Government Slows Sprint Merger With T-Mobile

The merger between the third and fourth largest U.S. wireless carriers seems to be a lock. But the deal just hit a snag. It is too early to say if it is a big…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today

Twitter to bring "hundreds of hours" video to the site, car sales in the world's largest market are falling, and other important business headlines.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today

Sanctions against Iran could cause a spike in oil prices, Boeing expects sales to China to rise, Snap shares fall as senior executive departs, and other important business headlines.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today, CBS Chief Leaves

President Trump presses Apple to shift production to the United States, cryptocurrency prices continue to fall, Warner Bros. continues to rule at the box office, and other important business headlines.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Elon Musk Only Owns 22% of Tesla Shares

Tesla founder Elon Musk could lose his job soon if his behavior worsens. And he does not have the shares to hold on if the board decides it has had enough.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Black Unemployment Rate Remains Above 6%

The national unemployment rate stayed extraordinarily low in August. But black Americans have a rate that was 62% above the national rate.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Why Doesn’t Amazon Open More Whole Foods Stores?

Since buying it in 2017, Amazon has only changed the way Whole Foods does business slightly. It has not increased the footprint of its locations, which would better allow it to compete with the…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

6 Most Important Things in Business Today

Amazon has still not picked a place for its second headquarters, American companies lobby to kill planned tariffs, and other important business headlines.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago

Tech Takes Its Turn as Washington’s Big Target

Because of its size and influence across much of the economy, big tech has taken its turn as the government's primary sector facing investigation and possible laws restricting its power.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 8 years ago