
Economics
What Calvin Coolidge’s 1925 Inauguration Can Teach Us Today - FEE
100 years ago, Calvin Coolidge took office with a focus on limited government and fiscal responsibility. Here’s what his inaugural address can teach us today.
Tropicana is in big financial trouble | CNN Business
Florida is being blasted with stronger hurricanes than ever before. A prolific disease carried by insects continues to devastate orange groves. And, on top of all that, consumers are watching their sugar intake. It’s all adding up to a disaster for Tropicana orange juice.
Is Domino’s pizza inflation-proof?
Pizzas at Domino's and Pizza Hut cost the same as they did in the 1990s — thanks to volume and hidden fees
Chinese buyers are getting Nvidia Blackwell chips despite US export controls | TechCrunch
Buyers in approved countries, like Taiwan and Malysia, are buying Nvidia Blackwell chips and selling a portion of them to Chinese companies.
Chipotle CEO says company will absorb any cost increases from tariffs
The burrito purveyor is largely insulated from many of the costs stemming from the tariffs Trump has proposed.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says if the United States imposes tariffs, his country has billion of dollars' worth of U.S. products that'll be subject to tariffs as well.
Japan’s birth rate dropped to its lowest in 125 years
The number of new babies born dropped 5% last year....
China vows to retaliate as necessary after Trump threatens another 10% tariff hike
China's statement on Friday appeared to strike a stronger tone than its response after Washington slapped the initial 10% duties earlier this month.
Austin Rents Tumble 22% From Peak on Massive Home Building Spree
One tenant got two months free, $600 credit for signing lease as deals abound
Trump says tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China will start March 4
Earlier this month, Trump issued a temporary pause just hours before the blanket tariffs on Mexico and Canada were set to go into effect.
Howes: Why Trump tariff threat promises rough ride for Detroit autos
The automakers estimate tariffs on Mexico- and Canada-made metal would levy a multibillion-dollar cost on each of them every year they are in effect.
Top 10% of U.S. earners drive nearly half of all consumer spending - Marketplace
While inflation and a softening labor market have forced lower-income Americans to focus on necessities, high earners are still splurging.
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Bud Light owner AB InBev has seen its volumes drop for 7 quarters in a row
AB InBev sold less beer for more money, and the stock is fizzing higher....
2024 State of Consumer Credit Report - NerdWallet
New credit and debt data reveals many Americans are paying late fees on bills and using credit to cover the costs of necessities.
How a Tiny Village Transformed China’s Economy by Proving Incentives Matter
"Work hard, don't work hard—everyone gets the same. So people don't want to work," said Yan Junchang, a farmer in the village of Xiaogang who spearheaded a movement in 1978 that revolutionized China's backward economy.
Now Is the Time for L.A. to End Single-Family Zoning - FEE
Los Angeles needs more housing. Now, more than ever.
Michigan electric vehicle maker to close two locations after pocketing $900,000 subsidy
Company returning production to South Carolina
MAGA Can Learn From Marx and Communism? Please! - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
A professor at Lycoming College actually believes we should take a page from Karl Marx. Don’t wait for his fellow academics will call him out.
Protectionism? A Warning from Argentina to the US - FEE
When Argentines go abroad, they usually go shopping. Many of the products they want cannot be bought at home, ranging from clothes to smartphones and all
Live Nation’s blockbuster year ends with a bang as company forecasts an even better 2025 for concerts
Shares were up modestly in after-hours trading....
Ford CEO holds meetings with lawmakers after raising concerns about tariffs
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley met with U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday after raising concerns this week that 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would "blow a hole" in the U.S. auto industry.
Financial literacy matters: Why college students need to start learning now
Investing and financial planning are framed as something we’ll just figure out after graduation once we get a “real” job, but waiting means missing out on opportunities to start building wealth early, and for many, the lack of financial knowledge means racking up debt without fully understanding the consequences.
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Nintendo needs the Switch 2 to hit the top of the flagpole
Original Switch sales are lagging, but Nintendo’s stock is surging in anticipation of its sequel. We lay out the Switch 2’s possible strengths...
Livengood: How Michigan's Trump country would get hit harder in a Canadian trade war
The 1.3 million Michiganians living in rural areas of the state are more dependent on Canada for energy sources than others, experts note.
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