McDonald’s Keeps $5 Meal, but Does It Make Money?
The McDonald’s $5 meal was supposed to bring back the “value-minded” customer. Has it worked?
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Is Boeing a Buy After Worker Strike?
Boeing shares have sold off because of a new worker strike. Investors have to decide if they think the worst is behind the aerospace giant now.
Jim Cramer Attacks Disney CEO
Jim Cramer blamed Disney's CEO for taking a group of valuable entertainment assets and hurting them with mismanagement.
Can Falling Gas Prices Help Stop a Recession?
Economists believe a recession is coming early next year. Gas prices are about the only break Americans get from rising costs.
Ford’s Lincoln Brand Picks Up Some Speed
Ford said Lincoln sales surged in August. The mid-priced Lincoln Nautilus SUV led the year-over-year increase in sales.
Starbucks CEO’s Confusion
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has revealed his turnaround plans for the company. Does he understand what he's in for?
Ford’s F-Series Pickups Are 38% of US Sales
In August, the F-Series was 38% of Ford's total U.S. sales. The company will not be able to build a car that can outsell its pickups for years.
Volkswagen EV Collapse a Warning to Ford
Volkswagen scaled back its electric vehicle (EV) plans and warned of plant closures in its home market. Is this a sign of things to come at Ford?
Early China Reaction to iPhone 16 Is Weak
Early reaction in China reveals that users are not impressed by the lack of AI features in the iPhone 16. Apple needs to do well in China.
Disney Remains a Horrible Wreck
Walt Disney remains one of the great stock market wrecks in recent corporate history. No one has been able to turn the company around, and no one soon will.
Without China, the iPhone 16 Can’t Be a Success
For the iPhone 16 launch to succeed, sales must be strong in China. However, Apple faces stiff competition there.
Wendy’s Struggles as Board Chair Leaves
24/7 Wall St. Insights Nelson Peltz is leaving the job as board chair of Wendy’s Co. (NASDAQ: WEN | WEN Price Prediction) without his job being done. Also: Dividend legends to hold forever. Nelson…
iPhone Market Share Falls Ahead of iPhone 16 Launch
24/7 Wall St. Insights The iPhone’s market share slipped in the second quarter as consumers may be waiting for the new Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) iPhone 16. Also: Discover the…
The Most Expensive Housing Market in America
24/7 Wall St. Insights The carefully followed S&P Case-Shiller index, which covers housing prices each month, showed that these rose to an all-time high in June. Also: Two dividend legends to hold forever. The…
Ford Sold 183,000 Vehicles Last Month, Few EVs
24/7 Wall St. Insights Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F | F Price Prediction) had a good month in August, but electric vehicle (EV) sales failed to impress. Also: Two dividend legends to hold forever.…
Ford’s Terrible Mustang EV Sales
Ford had high hopes for electric vehicle (EV) sales, but it has had a hard time pushing its Mustang Mach-E to an uninterested public.
Apple’s AI Rollout May Be Too Slow
Some think that Apple's AI rollout will be too slow to drive significant demand. If so, that will drag on the stock price.
US Steel Could Collapse
If the deal for Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel falls through, the latter may have to shutter factories and lay off thousands of workers.
Nordstrom’s Big Fight
Shareholders don’t think the offer to take retailer Nordstrom private is rich enough, but they may want to think again.
Will Costco’s Membership Fee Increase Cost It Customers
For the first time in seven years, Costco has raised its membership fees. Time will tell whether this change drives any members away.