Rue21 Collapse a Warning to Retailers
Rue21 is out of business. It had 540 stores and 4,900 employees. It said the primary reason was the spread of e-commerce across the industry. Further, it said that the trend in e-commerce had…
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Peloton Could Go Out of Business
Quarterly results at Peloton Interactive were so poor that the stock plunged and CEO Barry McCarthy was fired.
Apple’s Absolutely Horrible Quarter
Apple’s most recent quarter was its worst since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, for some reason, shares increased afterward.
Americans View China as Enemy, According to Numbers
A recent analysis reveals that the percentage of Americans who view China unfavorably has surged in the past few years.
Warner Bros Discovery Hits Low on Failed Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery shares hit an all-time low two years after the merger of the media properties. Here's what went wrong.
EV Company Rivian’s Stock Down 61%
Rivian’s stock continues to decline, as the EV maker faces increasing competition and declining demand. What are the prospects for a rebound?
Will Starbucks Workers Cost Too Much?
Starbucks posted poor quarterly results, in part due to rising labor costs because of unionization and minimum wages.
Ford Needs To Replace Chairman, Revamp Board
Ford Motor Company, founded by Henry Ford in 1903, continues to be controlled by the Ford family, which holds 40% of the shareholder voting power via Class B shares. William Clay Ford Jr., the…
Macy’s Employees Who Work From Home May Be Fired
Macy’s management wants workers back in offices, no matter how poorly the retailer is doing, or face being fired.
McDonald’s Wants 10,000 Stores in China
McDonald’s reportedly plans to have 10,000 stores in China by the end of 2028. Here is a peek at the why and how of this strategy.
Disney Stock Recovers
After struggling for a year and a half, Disney stock has begun to recover. Are investors starting to view Bob Iger’s tenure differently?
Chick-fil-A Price Jumps on Wage Rules
After a rise in the minimum hourly wage in California, Chick-fil-A has raised prices on some of its meals there by over 10%.
Snap’s Weak Comeback
Snap Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAP | SNAP Price Prediction) announced earnings recently. They were better than expected. The stock rose a breathtaking 28% to $14.55. However, over the past five years, they are down 49%.…
Do Apple’s Big Events Matter Anymore?
Steve Jobs used to plan and announce big Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) events for developers, customers, and the press months in advance. He would wear his trademark black turtleneck, basic…
Detroit Voted Most Dangerous City
There has been a string of media stories about how Detroit, the collapsed former center of the global car industry, has improved. The Detroit Lions advanced to the NFL playoffs for the first time…
Apple Shares Reach Danger Zone
Megatech companies Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL | GOOGL Price Prediction) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) posted impressive earnings, which drove both stocks higher. So far this year, Alphabet shares have risen 24%, and Microsoft’s…
Microsoft Approaches $3 Trillion Market Cap
A stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings report is likely to push Microsoft's market cap to more than $3 trillion.
Alphabet Joins $2 Trillion Club
Strong earnings are about to push Alphabet's market cap over the $2 trillion mark, where it joins other members of the Magnificent 7.
Is Tesla a Software Company?
Tesla's sophisticated software-based self-driving system sets it apart from other automobile manufacturers.
Will Unions Batter Starbucks Profits?
If unions succeed at organizing Starbucks workers, the costs of hourly wages could soar, cutting into the bottom line.