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.
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Gas Prices Jump Above $4.60, the Highest in America
Gasoline prices are much higher in some states than in others. Here are the 15 states with the highest gas prices now.
The City Where Homes Are Hardest to Sell
A recent analysis reveals that homes for sale remain on the market the longest in Pittsburgh. Here are the 15 markets where homes are hardest to sell.
Why Tesla’s Stock Can Jump Up From Here
Investors abandoned Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA | TSLA Price Prediction) stock so quickly that the price dropped 34% this year. Based on its current trajectory, it may keep falling. The drop has been blamed on…
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
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) has delayed the release of its newest AI product, which puts it well behind competition from public companies such as Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)…
You May End Up Paying More At Walmart
Walmart (NYSE: WMT | WMT Price Prediction) has a big problem. Tariffs of what could be 10% on some Chinese goods imported to the US will increase Walmart’s overall expenses substantially. The king of…
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.
This City Is Where AI Will Get The Most People Fired
Since AI products have become available to the general public, there has been a concern that they will, in some form, take over jobs done by humans. A study by the McKinsey Global Institute…
Social Security Payments Could Be Interrupted For First Time In 80 Years
Social Security, the bedrock of safety net payments to 61 million Americans, could be interrupted by personnel cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It could create an economic catastrophe, at least…
This Move Will Save Tesla’s Stock
The world does not have a true self-driving car. Several car companies and software firms have chased the dream in the US, and several of the large EV companies in China have done the…