Starbucks Launches Pumpkin Spice Latte Early but It Won’t Help
Before the new Starbucks CEO can even set up his remote office, the company decided to release its popular pumpkin spice latte early.
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Macy’s Won’t Ever Recover
Macy's customers clearly have decided to shop elsewhere. Even with a smaller footprint, the venerable retailer cannot turn itself around.
Chrysler Hit Hard by Low Quality Rating
Sales of Chrysler vehicles plunged in the second quarter, maybe because a major study shows it has the lowest quality cars in America.
McDonald’s Traffic Could Take 10 Years to Recover
Analysts disagreed about how McDonald's can recover the foot traffic it had before the pandemic. The fast-food chain operator has no easy answers.
People Start to Worry About Their Jobs
The New York Federal Reserve has affirmed the view that the labor market has weakened. It may not set off alarm bells yet, but it is cause for concern.
GM Layoff Warning to Car Industry
GM's layoffs may seem benign, as white-collar job cuts are often a sign that companies can do more with less, but they are also a sign of trouble.
Don’t Forget Walmart International
By some measures, Walmart's international figures are better than those in its home market. But are they growing fast enough?
Odds of Recession Drop to 20%
The Goldman Sachs recession forecast has dropped to 20%. But is the foundation for that forecast too limited?
China Is Starbucks Biggest Problem
24/7 Wall St. Insights The new Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX | SBUX Price Prediction) CEO may fix many things. He cannot fix Starbucks’s difficult challenge in China. Also: Dividend legends to hold forever. Starbucks…
Disney Challenge–$19.99 Streaming
24/7 Wall St. Insights Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS | DIS Price Prediction) has raised the prices of most of its streaming packages. Even so, it may not get its investment in streaming back…
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets Box Office Record for R-rated Movies
24/7 Wall St. Insights The improbable pairing of two superheroes has set the record for R-rated movies. “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a significant win for Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS | DIS Price Prediction).…
This City Has the Most $1 Million Homes
24/7 Wall St. Insights The number of homes valued at $1 million has risen to an all-time high. The cities with the highest percentage of $1 million homes tend to be in California. Also:…
Disney Stock Trouble Continues
Despite reasonable earnings and a streaming business that finally makes money, Disney stock is down for the year.
E-commerce Is the Real Star of Walmart’s Earnings
Walmart's quarterly report showed that its e-commerce is growing rapidly, and the retailer has withstood the threat from Amazon.com.
Can the CEO of McDonald’s Survive?
The McDonald's board of directors needs to decide if following the example set by Starbucks ight turn the company around.
Used Car Prices Collapse
The prices of used cars dropped sharply in July. It has become a good time for Americans to buy a used car.
Starbucks Cannot Be Fixed
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol faces challenges from consumers who want to pay less for their orders and fierce competition in China.
Will Google Have to Lose Android?
Because a federal court decided that Google is a monopoly, the Android smartphone operating system could be spun out from Alphabet.
Ford Shares Plunge to Near 2-Year Low
Ford stock is unlikely to recover the ground it has lost over the past two years. That is due in part to poor electric vehicle (EV) sales.
Lucid Shares Collapse Near All-Time Low
Shares of deeply troubled electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid have dropped almost 10% to an all-time low.