US Cities With Surging Home Prices
US home sales have been constrained by high prices and mortgage rates that have surged to nearly 7%. To make the matter more complex, current homeowners with 3% mortgage rates they got a few…
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Meta’s Instagram Faces Headwinds If TikTok Wins Ban Battle
The TikTok ban was voted on by Congress and signed by President Biden. The Chinese company took the case to the federal court system. It has worked its way to the Supreme Court, and…
Ford, GM Would Be Hurt By End Of EV Tax Credit
There is a drumbeat among the media and auto industry executives. If the Trump Administration eliminated the EV tax credit, often $7,500, the industry would face a major setback. This includes sales of the…
Nvidia Up 182% This Year to Market Cap of $3.4 Trillion
Nvidia is the hands-down winner of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. There is no evidence that its place in AI industry will be challenged.
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Rises Over $200 Billion This Year
Elon Musk’s net worth rose $239 billion this year to a staggering $468 billion. That increase is due mainly to his ownership of three companies.
Tariffs Could Hurt Ford’s Inexpensive Car Sales
The Ford Maverick will be affected by new tariffs on vehicles imported from Mexico. Will Americans put off purchases as the average price for a new car soars?
Walmart Stock Surges as Other Retailers Crumble
While the stocks of other retailers have struggled this year, Walmart shares have soared. Weak consumer spending has not damaged all national retailers.
Toyota Shares Crippled by Industry Challenges
Toyota stock is doing better than those of some other major automakers. However, the company has many headwinds in parts of its business.
Less Than 2% of Starbucks Stores Hit by Strike
If a strike by Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX | SBUX Price Prediction) workers is supposed to get them better benefits and treatment, the store count affected by the union action is modest. About 300…
Ford and Honda Are Car Market Losers
Ford and Honda are obvious auto stock market losers this year. One has a catalyst that could move its stock higher. The other does not.
Who Knows How Many Starbucks Workers Are on Strike?
Workers are on strike at hundreds of Starbucks stores. However, how big a strike and what the consequences will be remain uncertain.
Starbucks Holiday Threatened as Strikes Move to 9 States
A Starbucks workers strike has expanded to nine states. If it continues to grow, the strike could affect the company's already anemic U.S. results.
Amazon Aggressive Attack On Temu
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN | AMZN Price Prediction) has reason to worry about China-based competitor Temu. Temu will be the most downloaded app in Apple’s App Store in 2024. Amazon was not even in the…
Market To Rise 18% In 2025 According To Broker
The S&P 500 trades at 5,930 now. It has run up 25% this year. It was up about the same amount in 2023. Many analysts believe it is overvalued and will move sideways in…
Lucid Stock Drops To $3
EV company Lucid’s (NASDAQ: LCID | LCID Price Prediction) stock sold at $57 in November 2021. It began to plunge and, despite some tiny recoveries, has collapsed to $3. The most accurate picture of…
Ford Drops Below $10
After trading above $10 most days since the start of 2021, Ford (NYSE: F | F Price Prediction) dropped below that level on worries about inventory, overseas sales, EV cost structure, and warranty costs.…
Worker Strike Hits Amazon at Peak Holiday Season
Labor walkouts will hit fulfillment centers at the heart of the Amazon delivery system at the peak of the busy holiday season.
Starbucks Stock Faces Hit From Labor Fiasco
Starbucks workers in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle are set to strike, posing a difficult challenge to the turnaround plans of CEO Brian Niccol.
Buy a Used Car on New Year’s Day and Save Money
A recent analysis reveals the season and the holidays on which used car buyers are most likely to get the best deals. Topping the list was New Year's Day.
Apple Aims to Improve Troubled China Business
Apple reportedly may turn to local companies to jumpstart sales of the new iPhone 16 in China. Investors will be watching the numbers from there.