Consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy, and every year, a meaningful portion of a typical household budget goes towards non-essential items and experiences — such as jewelry, dining out, and entertainment.…
For over sixty years, Nike has remained a mainstay in athletic footwear and apparel. The Nike brand has become synonymous with speed, reliability, and success — but investors aren’t sure that Nike stocks will…
When starting a business with family, it’s pretty much a roll of the dice as to whether it will work out. Even with a great product, storefront, or sales pitch, family nonsense can sometimes…
A man takes his car through a Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX | SBUX Price Prediction) drive-through in Los Angeles. He gets the coffee he has ordered, but the lid on one drink is not closed…
The beginning of Donald Trump’s second presidential term has been defined by a burgeoning trade war between America and allies like Canada and Mexico. The name of trade trade war? Tariffs — and there’s…
Walmart (NYSE: WMT | WMT Price Prediction) has a big problem. Tariffs of what could be 10% on some Chinese goods imported to the US will increase Walmart’s overall expenses substantially. The king of…
The known history of boycotts stems back to the 1700s. In the 1750s, American Quaker colonists began refusing to buy sugar. Sugar was one of the products sourced from enslaved Africans, and Quakers felt…
Product recalls remain an unavoidable reality for both consumers and companies, as defects in products, vehicles, or toys sometimes only come to light after they’ve hit the market. When these issues are uncovered, responsible…
McDonald’s is giving 43,000 of its restaurants a technology makeover. How many more jobs will be displaced by AI?
In the quest to find the perfect dishwasher, the Samsung brand came up. A reliable maker of consumer electronics, home appliances, medical equipment, laptops, and headphones, it seems the company has the market cornered.…
Standing 1776 feet high to commemorate the year the American Revolution started, One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Americas. The beautiful and innovative design incorporates elements of the previous “Twin…
What do ultramarathon runner Latoya Small, popstar Britney Spears, and model Bella Hadid all have in common? All three — and many more athletes and celebrities — have been spotted wearing Hoka shoes, in…
Apple’s laptop lineup is impressive, with numerous customer processors, designs, and personalization options. Although its products are often considered some of the best available today, Apple’s computers amount to only 15% of the overall…
Amazon is poised to overtake Walmart as the largest public company in the United States.
In the most recent quarter, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL | GOOGL Price Prediction) revenue rose 12% year over year to $96.5 billion. YouTube grew faster, up 14% to $10.5 billion. YouTube’s growth has exploded.…
