The Worst Car Brand in America
The 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study reveals which automaker is the worst American car brand.
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Starbucks Is Awful
Customer service at Starbucks has worsened. We have to "get back to focusing on fundamental operations and executing better" admits the CEO.
Nike Falls Apart
Disappointed investors sold Nike stock down after the latest quarterly report showed it is no longer a growth company.
The Worst City in the World to Live In
Impoverished and war-torn cities remain the world’s least livable cities, while the best cities to live in are in very stable countries.
Rivian Is a Horrible Stock
Volkswagen's investment in Rivian Automotive has not made it a better stock.
Home Prices Surged in This West Coast City
San Diego was the housing market in which prices rose the most year over year in April, just ahead of Miami and Los Angeles.
Troubled Rivian Gets a Huge Break
Volkswagen's $5 billion investment in Rivian Automotive will help them to close the gap with EV market leader Tesla.
The Dirtiest City in America
A recent analysis reveals San Bernardino as America's dirtiest city. Metrics included air and water quality, fuel consumption, and resident dissatisfaction.
Chick-fil-A’s Reputation Crumbles
Chick-fil-A slipped in the latest Axios Harris company reputation ranking, perhaps because critics consider it too “woke.”
The Most Expensive College in America
247 Insights The average cost of college in the United States is more than $38,000. The most expensive college in America is an Ivy League school. There is a debate about whether everyone who…
Facebook Could Soar on TikTok Ban
Because TikTok competes directly with Meta's Reels, Facebook is the winner if a TikTok ban goes into place.
Amazon Stock Crushes Best Buy
24/7 Insights Amazon has threatened Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY | BBY Price Prediction) revenues for over a decade. Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY) shares recently jumped significantly. In the most recently…
Americans Want to Flee This City
24/7 Insights Cities people want to leave are led by Los Angeles and other cities on the coasts. One primary reason is cost of living. In the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans…
Starbucks Stock Price Collapses
24/7 Insights Starbucks used to be a growth company, but its stock is down. Earnings are part of the reason, but the real challenge is inflation. Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX | SBUX Price Prediction)…
This Is the City Hit Hardest by Foreclosures
24/7 Insights Foreclosure rates in the country are modest. Yet, in some cities, foreclosure rates are high. The massive number of foreclosures during the housing crisis from 2008 to 2010 turned into a housing…
Walmart Continues to Hammer Target
Target is the third-largest big-box retailer in the United States, and its troubles mean it and its stock will likely fall further behind.
Ford’s Terrible Year
The many headwinds that Ford faces explain the significant underperformance of its stock in the past year.
Can Tesla Produce 400,000 Vehicles in the Second Quarter?
Tesla needs to produce 400,000 vehicles in the current quarter, or investor disappointment will be tremendous.
Apple’s China Problem
Only a small portion of Apple's revenue comes from China, a critical market. The iPhone maker has a lot of competition there.
EV Company Polestar in Big Trouble
The departure of Polestar's chairperson is a bad sign for the struggling electric vehicle maker. Its stock is near an all-time low.