Google Penalty May Be Chrome Spin-Off
The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing for Alphabet to spin off its Chrome business. Several open questions remain.
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Is Mike Tyson the Future of Netflix?
Did the Mike Tyson fight make money for Netflix or was it a financial mistake? Does streaming live sports help it compete with its rivals?
How Far Will Nvidia Drop on Poor Earnings?
Disappointing earnings could be a serious setback for Nvidia stock. Other mega tech stocks have suffered sharp declines after falling short of expectations.
Costco Membership Fees Are What Makes It Profitable
Costco membership fees account for only 2% of total annual revenue. However, these fees are more important than they may appear.
Will Warranties Badly Damage Ford Earnings Again?
Warranty costs have been a drag on Ford earnings for several quarters. Investors want to know what's taking so long and when that problem will end.
Why Will GM Fire 1,000 People?
In an era of pricy labor contracts, slumping electric vehicle sales, and artificial intelligence, do the layoffs of a few white-collar employees at GM matter at all?
How Low Oil Prices Saved America From Inflation
The October consumer price index shows that low oil and gasoline prices have kept inflation in check. Geopolitical pressures suggest that will not change soon.
End of Tax Credit Could Be End of Lucid
The end of a $7,500 federal tax credit for buying an electric vehicle could be the end of EV maker Lucid, which has little else going for it.
Could the US Government Buy 100,000 Tesla EVs?
The U.S. government has a goal that federal vehicles will be zero-emission by 2035, and Tesla may have the inside track to provide them.
Income to Own Home in San Jose Hits $461,000
A recent analysis reveals that the price of a home in San Jose is the highest in the nation. The annual income needed to own a home there is $461,000.
Spotify Will Have a Good Year
Spotify Technology had a good third quarter, which is impressive given the giants it competes with in music and podcast streaming.
Rivian and VW Try to Save Each Other
Volkswagen and Rivian Automotive have created a joint venture to help save both. This comes at a time when electric vehicle sales have slumped.
Amazon Will Challenge Nvidia as a Real Threat
Amazon reportedly will manufacture its own artificial intelligence chips. That puts it in competition with AI darling Nvidia.
Rivian Is Worst-Performing Car Stock of 2024
Rivian Automotive is the worst-performing car stock this year. Investors worry that the struggling EV maker will not survive as a public company.
Prices in America’s Most Expensive Housing Market Near $2 Million
A recent analysis reveals that the median home price in Silicon Valley is near $2 million. For some reason, home prices are surging in some Rust Belt cities as well.
S&P 500 Could Fall 25% to ‘Normal’ Value
If the S&P 500 resets to its “normal” level, the index will fall 25%. Here is what could cause the index to reset by such a large amount.
Tesla Value Hits $1 Trillion
Tesla's market cap jumped to over $1 trillion after the presidential election. That was a turnaround from what appeared to be a rough year for the EV maker.
What Could Drive Nvidia Down?
Expectations for Nvidia's quarterly results are extraordinarily high. If it falls short, the anxiety about the AI industry will soar.
Before the iPhone 16, Sales of iPhone 15 Were Steady
New research shows the iPhone 15’s sales were steady up to the iPhone 16's release. That bolstered Apple revenue through a critical period.
Tesla’s Market Cap Is 23 Times Ford’s
Tesla shares are up handily this year while Ford stock is in retreat. Now Tesla’s market cap is 23 times that of Ford. Here's why.