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9 Most Hated Insurance Companies in America

Insurance companies in the United States play a central role in the nation’s financial and social safety systems, covering everything from health and life insurance to auto, home, and business protection. The…

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Walmart Is America’s Worst Retailer

Walmart is not only America’s largest retailer but also its worst according to two widely regarded surveys on customer satisfaction and company reputation.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 10 months ago

The Best and Worst Rated Fast-Food Restaurants in the U.S.

Should you tip fast food employees? It’s no secret that the United States has a serious tipping culture. But this long-standing practice, previously reserved for personal services and sit-down restaurants, is now creeping into…

Jessica Lynn · 10 months ago

The Surprising Hidden Side Hustles of the World’s Biggest Brands

Big brands aren’t always what they seem. From Michelin’s famed restaurant stars to electronics giants that started as noodle traders, some of the world’s most recognizable companies quietly build products you’d never think of.…

Chris Lange · 10 months ago

Chinese Companies Added to the US Blacklist in 2025

China and the United States have a complicated relationship. The two countries are deeply connected economically, but they are also both competing for global influence. While the U.S. remains more dominant in many domains…

Melly Alazraki · 11 months ago

Ford Wastes Millions on a Beaten Brand

The first wave of Ford’s new marketing campaign has little to say about the company’s recent past and its likely future. It fails to show off Ford's successes.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 12 months ago