Ford Reputation Crushed in New Survey
Ford finished poorly in the latest Axios Harris Poll 100. The survey covered the reputations of the 100 most visible U.S. companies.
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Trader Joe’s Ranks No. 1 in Reputation Survey
Grocery retailer Trader Joe’s has topped the reputation ranking in the Axios Harris Poll 100 for 2025. It edged out Microsoft, Toyota, Costco, and others.
Memorial Day Gas Prices Collapse to $3
On Memorial Day, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline nationwide will be near $3. That price could fall more by mid-summer, freeing up discretionary income for many Americans.
This $10 Stock Has a 7% Yield
Ford stock is down sharply in the past year, lifting its dividend yield. With all the problems the automaker faces, that yield may be unsustainable.
Time to Grab 5% Yield US Bonds
Owning a 30-year bond with a 5% yield is a safe way to offset a choppy stock market. The United States will not default, and not many stocks offer yields at that level.
Nvidia Plans to Crush Competition
Nvidia plans to offer the technology infrastructure that links artificial intelligence chips together and makes them run more efficiently.
Walmart’s Stock Could Be Tanked By Trump Tariffs
There is a rumor that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) planned to show the effect of tariffs on the prices of items sold at its site. The e-commerce company wanted buyers to know it had a…
Starbucks Workers Walk Out, Threaten Stock Price
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Elon Musk’s Net Worth Nears $400 Billion
After a period when Elon Musk’s net worth collapsed, it has recovered sharply. It stands at $381 billion, and it is rising sharply. According to Bloomberg, Jeff Bezos, co-founder of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN |…
The State Where Rich People Can Buy A Cheap Mansion
Research about expensive homes usually focuses on towns where people must pay millions for a mansion. These include neighborhoods outside big cities that also have expensive real estate. Atherton, CA, is usually at the…
Ford Recalls Put Its Turnaround in Jeopardy
Ford's quarterly statements are plagued by recall write-offs. Management lacks the skills to solve what Ford has admitted is key to a successful future.
Amazon Will Have to Raise Prices Soon
Tariffs put Amazon's profitability at extreme risk. Walmart raising prices on items imported from China gives Amazon cover to do the same.
This City Has the Newest Homes in America
A recent analysis shows that fewer homes have built in the past two decades than in earlier ones. Provo, Utah, is the city with the newest homes.
Rivian Hammered by Another Downgrade
A Jefferies analyst has downgraded the stock of Rivian Automotive. The prospects for the troubled electric vehicle maker are not that great.
Google’s Worst Nightmare as Competitor Raises Money
Google's position as the world's premier search product may be about to end. Threats it faces include AI, a government probe, and a new competitor.
Apple Moves Into the Brain Implant Business
Apple has begun to test brain implants for people with disabilities. Elon Musk has pushed a similar product.
McDonald’s Is Great, Starbucks Is in Trouble
Neither Starbucks nor McDonald’s is having its best year. Shares of the former in particular have taken a beating this year.
That New iPhone May Get More Expensive
The iPhone reportedly will become more expensive as Apple adds new features. But will users be willing to pay more for it?
These Are the Worst Times to Drive Over the Memorial Day Weekend
AAA says more than 45 million people will travel this Memorial Day weekend. The most popular destinations include some of America’s largest cities.
Warner Bros Movies Take Over American Box Office
Warner Bros. Discovery stock has taken a beating this year. A couple of movies did well, but the most recent quarterly results were ugly.