Does Loud Music Bother Starbucks Customers?
The new Starbucks CEO will spend the next 100 days at its stores, where he will discover that in many locations the employees play loud music.
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Apple Named Top Computer
A recent analysis reveals that Apple is the highest-rated computer brand. Its score improved from the prior study and topped rivals HP and Microsoft.
Starbucks Problem: Workers Don’t Come to Work on Time
Starbucks locations that do not open on time reveal a deep problem with the company. Poor service leads to unhappy customers.
Morgan Stanley and Barclays Analysts Say iPhone Sales Off to a Slow Start
Apple launching the iPhone 16 without an upcoming software upgrade may have been a mistake. It may have killed a share price rally.
Lucid Penny Stock Status Almost 2 Years Old
Lucid has been a penny stock for almost two years, and one that has underperformed the broader market in that time.
Should Nvidia Rise 12% in a Week?
Nvidia stock increased 12% last week, adding $400 billion to the company's market cap. Are the shares priced too high?
Can New Operating System Restart Apple’s Stock?
Apple stock moved little after the launch of the iPhone 16. Will release of the AI-powered iOS 18 make a difference?
Home Depot Fined Almost $2 Million for Charging Customers Too Much
24/7 Wall St. Insights Home Depot Inc. (NYSE HD | HD Price Prediction) was fined for overcharging customers in Los Angeles County. The national press picked up the story, which means the company’s reputation…
Ford’s Terrible China Competition
24/7 Wall St. Insights Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F | F Price Prediction) CEO Jim Farley says he sees the Chinese car industry as an “existential” threat to the company he leads. Also: Dividend…
Is Walmart in Trouble in China?
The Chinese consumer economy is in trouble, which could mean headwinds for Walmart.
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?
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.