Will Oil Go Back To $100?
If tensions in the Middle East rise, and the Suez Canal loses most of its traffic because of risk to shipping due to attacks by Houthi rebels, oil prices will rise. The question is,…
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US Postal Service’s Deep Trouble
The US Postal Service will raise the price of a First Class stamp from $.66 to $.68 this week. Deeply troubled financially, it is another sign that the organization’s cost structure is dragging down…
Macy’s Hammered Hard
Despite a solid quarterly report in December, Macy's has announced large layoffs and the closure of several stores.
Apple Becomes World’s Top Smartphone Company
A recent analysis reveals that Apple was the top company for smartphone shipments in 2023, overcoming prior leader Samsung.
Tesla Keeps Price Cuts Coming
Tesla price cuts of it electric vehicles have been extended to Europe. Can the company afford the crumbling margins?
Google Hit by More Layoffs
Alphabet stock has outperformed the S&P 500 in the past year, but that hasn't spared employees for further layoffs.
America’s Best Car May Be Cheap
A recent analysis reveals the best new car for the money. The price for one compact hatchback is a little over $1,000 per 10,000 miles.
Failing Disney CEO Bob Iger Made $31 Million
As the company stumbled through a horrible year financially, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger made $31.6 million in 2023.
A Blue Chip Stock With a 9.5% Yield
Altria is a blue chip stock that comes with a tremendous and safe dividend for those investors who are willing to ignore the ill effects of smoking.
Elon Musk Wants More Control of Tesla
Tesla founder Elon Musk has taken to the social media platform he owns to express his desire for more control of the company.
Apple Weakness Grows on iPhone Discount
Apple is offering discounts on its iPhone in China, which rarely happens. Investors are worried about the move.
US Housing Market Hits $36 Trillion
Home values in the U.S. hit $36.6 trillion in 2022, up 38% from 2019. New York City was top among all metros at $2.75 trillion.
Can Alphabet Be More Valuable Than Apple or Microsoft?
Apple and Microsoft have the largest market caps of American public companies. The only company that could catch them is Alphabet.
CEO Gives Cellphone Number to 60,000 People
Bjørn Gulden, head of Adidas, gave his cell phone number to his 60,000 employees.
Starbucks Hit for ‘Unethical’ Actions
The National Consumers League has accused Starbucks of deceptive and unethical practices. How much will this affect the bottom line?
Microsoft Tops Apple as Most Valuable Company
Microsoft briefly dethroned Apple as the most valuable company. See which one now has the brighter prospects.
The Top-Selling Used Car in America
A recent analysis reveals that the top-selling used cars in America continue to be large pickups like Ford's F-150.
This Is the State People Are Moving To
A recent analysis reveals that Oklahoma was the state that residents migrated to the most in the past year.
This Is the State People Are Leaving Fast
A recent analysis reveals that California was the state that residents migrated from the most in the past year.
The Best Place to Work in America
A recent analysis reveals the best places to work in America in 2024, including AI chip giant Nvidia and In-N-Out Burger. See what topped the list.