China Hits Walmart Hard
The Chinese government objects to Walmart’s attempt to get suppliers there to cut their prices by 10%. Supplier prices are critical to keeping Walmart profitable.
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Douglas A. McIntyre
Recession Risk Soars
Economists and bankers have raised their odds that the United States falls into a recession. Increasing tariffs are the primary reason they think so.
iPhone Production Surges
A recent analysis reveals that iPhone sales are solid and improving. Concerns remain about their performance in the world’s largest smartphone market.
Citi Downgrades US Stocks
Citigroup has downgraded U.S. stocks due to tariff uncertainty and other reasons. Surprisingly, it liked possible returns from the Chinese markets better.
Gas Prices Jump Above $4.60, the Highest in America
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The City Where Homes Are Hardest to Sell
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Why Tesla’s Stock Can Jump Up From Here
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The Best Dividend Stock In A Market Downturn
People still smoke cigarettes. About 30 million Americans do. It kills 500,000 people a year in the US. A pack of cigarettes costs about $14. But people keep on smoking. That positions Altria (NYSE:…
Apple Crippled By AI Failure
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You May End Up Paying More At Walmart
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Number of People Worth Over $100 Billion Rises to 15
The number of people worldwide worth $100 billion or more has risen to 15. They are mostly Americans, and just a few inherited their wealth.
There Is Still a Risk Social Security Payments Could Be Delayed
Job cuts at the Social Security Administration could delay payments to millions of Americans. That could push many below the poverty line almost immediately.
McDonald’s Uses AI to Improve Stores
McDonald’s is giving 43,000 of its restaurants a technology makeover. How many more jobs will be displaced by AI?
Costco Moves Into EV Business
Costco may help drive EV adoption through its Costco Auto Program. Electric vehicle makers have sought a new path to increase sales.
Ford Becomes a Huge Dividend Play
Ford has a healthy dividend yield. For those who gamble new tariffs will end quickly, that dividend is almost certainly safe.
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Down $100 Billion
So far in 2025, Elon Musk’s net worth has dropped by $98 billion. Even so, he remains the richest man in the world.
The Safest Single Stock During a Huge Market Drop
While the market may be rocked by tariffs and a potential recession, Altria is a great safe haven. It has the highest yield in the S&P 500.
Ford Suffers From Tiny EV Sales
Ford posted a decline in U.S. sales in February. Though hybrid sales improved, they were a tiny fraction of the total.
Disney Is Still in Trouble
Walt Disney stock rallied when it announced earnings in mid-November. However, since then it appears that its growth may have tapped out.
People Don’t Realize How Badly Apple Has Done
Apple stock has badly lagged the market in the past year. It has suffered for three reasons, each of which might have been avoided.