Walton Family Fortune Jumps to $337 Billion
The net worth of the offspring of Walmart founder Sam Walton has risen to $337 billion in 2025. This is a time of transition for the family.
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Apple’s China Sales Fall Apart
A recent analysis reveals that iPhone sales have declined sharply in China, the world’s largest smartphone market. Apple's market share fell to third place there.
Apple Is World’s Most Valuable Brand at $574 Billion
A recent analysis reveals that Apple is the most valuable brand in the world. Other American tech brands also ranked highly.
GM Stock Price Jumps Ahead Of Possible 870,000 Vehicle Recall
Generally, large recalls are bad for a car company’s reputation and its bottom line. General Motors (NYSE: GM | GM Price Prediction) is facing a huge recall of as many as 870,000 vehicles. These…
The World Will Have 5 Trillionaires Soon
Oxfam, the collection of 21 nongovernment agencies (NGO), the goal of which is to fight poverty, issued its annual report on the gulf between the world’s wealthiest people and the poorest. The report is…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Net Worth Jumps $9 Billion
So far this year, Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: FB | META Price Prediction) and Facebook, has posted a $9 billion increase in net worth to $217 billion, according to the…
The S&P 500 Dropped 21% in 2022. It Could Happen Again This Year.
The S&P 500 dropped 21% in the first half of 2022. It was the worst six-month start since 1970. It could happen again this year. Some of the ingredients are in place. If there…
Elon Musk’s Fortune Rises $16 Billion
Elon Musk’s net worth has risen $16 billion this year to $449 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index. That is miles ahead of Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN | AMZN…
Starbucks to Fire People
In a letter with ominous undertones, Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX | SBUX Price Prediction) CEO Brian Niccol wrote, “Our size and structure can slow us down, with too many layers, managers of small teams…
When Mortgages Rate Jump to 7%, Who Can Afford a House?
Mortgage rates rose to over 7% on a 30-year fixed loan. Many potential first-time homeowners believe they cannot afford to purchase a home.
Apple Shares Crippled by AI Flaws and China Trouble
Apple has two significant problems: weak iPhone sales in China and flawed AI. Until each issue improves, the stock may be stuck in reverse.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Net Worth Rises $10 Billion
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth has increased by $10 billion so far this year. This increase is due to his ownership of Meta Platforms stock.
If You’re Rich, You May Not Get Social Security
The Social Security Administration says it may run out of money. The options to avoid this include reducing the benefits paid to affluent Americans.
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Drops $5 Billion on Tesla Trouble
Elon Musk’s net worth is more than $5 billion lower this year, mostly due to trouble at Tesla. But it is still much higher than anyone else in the world.
The Best City for Selling a House Right Now
A recent analysis reveals that Milwaukee is now the best city in America in which to sell a house. A low supply of homes for sale nationwide is driving the strong U.S. housing market.
Starbucks to Kick Out People Who Aren’t Customers
Starbucks is rolling out a new customer code of conduct in North America. But the plan does not address the company's largest problem.
Can Apple Stop Its Falling iPhone Sales?
A recent analysis reveals that iPhone sales are losing ground while the industry is growing worldwide. Success in China is particularly important to Apple's future.
Faltering Macy’s to Close 66 Stores, With New York, Florida and California Hit Hard
More than 60 underperforming Macy's stores are on the chopping block. California, Florida, and New York will see the most store closures.
The S&P 500 Dropped 19% in 2022. Could It Happen Again?
Several things on the horizon could knock the S&P 500 down this year. These include weak earnings from big tech companies and a surge of inflation triggered by stiff tariffs.
Apple’s Stock Too Expensive on Sell-Off Threat
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) is the world’s most valuable company based on its market cap. Based on trouble in China alone, its stock is way too expensive. Apple is worth…