Energy Prices Rise Again
Just when it seemed inflation had gone away, the producer price index rose more than expected in February, due to oil and gasoline prices.
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America’s Fastest-Growing City
A recent analysis reveals that the metropolitan area with the fastest-growing population last year was in Florida
Lucid at Risk as Fisker Fails
Fisker is failing and Lucid could be next. The entire electric vehicle (EV) industry is in the midst of an unexpected collapse.
This Item Helped CPI Stay Low
The cost of natural gas used in the home fell sharply last month, which helped to keep U.S. inflation in check.
Inflation Hit by Car Insurance
The consumer price index (CPI) for February was higher than expected, partly because motor vehicle insurance was up sharply.
Lego’s Homerun Results
The latest results from Lego show that it significantly outpaced rivals and grew its market share in the most negative toy market in years.
Apple iPhone Sales Surge
A recent analysis of iPhone sales reveals that it remained the dominant smartphone worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Apple Mac Sales Are Dying
There are several theories about why revenue from Apple’s Mac and other products has fallen sharply recently.
Toyota Is the World’s Best Car Company
Toyota's decision not to focus on purely electric vehicles has not hurt the company or its stock. The company gambled about consumer preferences and won.
The Cheapest Car In America
According to Consumer Reports, the median price of a new car in the US is $47,000, up $10,000 from 2020. Supply chain problems during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the rapid…
The Most Expensive Car In America
Extremely expensive cars generally fall into two categories. One is ultrafast sports cars, which are usually not American brands. The other is super luxury vehicles, which are not American brands either. The most expensive…
Will Nvidia Be More Valuable Than Apple?
The Motley Fool recently asked whether Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) market cap will eventually be higher than Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL). A recent sell-off in Nvidia shares makes this unlikely to happen soon. However, the long-term…
Costco Hits A Wall
Costco’s (NASDAQ: COST) revenue model is the envy of the retail industry. It charges consumers money to shop at its stores. “Members” spend as much as $120 yearly to go to Costco’s brick-and-mortar locations…
Gap’s Comeback
After years of being beaten by other clothing retailers, Gap is finally showing signs that its turnaround may be successful.
Walmart Gets New Grocery Competition
German-based Aldi, which has 12,000 grocery stores worldwide, plans to increase its U.S. footprint aggressively.
Foot Locker Is in Trouble
In the face of growing competition, can Foot Locker escape what appears to be a grim future? Does its full-year forecast offer any hope?
Can Apple Save Itself?
Apple will have to overcome many challenges to return to a track of rapid revenue growth, innovation, and fewer conflicts with regulators.
Gas Prices Up Double Digits
After months of drifting downward, gasoline prices are rising again. The trend is likely to continue, and here's why.
Target Crushed by Walmart
Target has ambitious plans to turn around its weak performance, but is it too small to compete successfully with its larger rivals?
Apple iPhone Sales Plunge in China
Apple has done well with iPhone sales in China for years, but its fortunes took a considerable turn for the worse at the start of this year.