Austin Smith - Editor for 24/7 Wall St.
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Number One, Worst Ever Lee and I keep a list of companies we love to hate, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) is a prime example. Once a premier tech company, IBM has been outpaced by competitors like Microsoft...
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Number One, for the Wrong Reasons Lee and I have a list of companies we hate, and Target is currently at the top. Target has struggled to differentiate itself and compete effectively against Walmart...
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Inflation, Competition, and Overexpansion Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has faced numerous issues, including inflation, competition, overexpansion, and labor disputes, leading to declining stock...
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A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned Americans are looking for ways to save money and invest for a more secure future. By cutting back on five categories where they typically overspend—dining out,...
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New Vehicles Are Coming Rivian’s (NASDAQ: RIVN) recent announcement of five new vehicle models is a significant development for the company, expanding its product lineup beyond the R1T and R1S....
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The EV Sector Can’t Stop Burning Cash In our discussion, we highlight Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) Motors’ dire financial situation despite producing 2,110 cars in the second quarter. The company has...
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Finesell/Shutterstock.comThe International Mineralogical Association recognizes 6,000 minerals, and many of them, such as garnet, are abundant. But the rarest mineral found on earth is kyawthuite....
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Michael Muir explains the historical and current context of the tensions between China and Taiwan, tracing back to the Chinese Civil War and the fall of the Qing Dynasty. He highlights the symbolic...
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Former President Trump has vowed to protect Social Security, similar to President Biden. However, while Biden focuses on increasing revenue from higher income earners, Trump may look to fund Social...
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The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) aims to preserve the purchasing power of Social Security benefits for seniors by adjusting for inflation. COLA is based on the Consumer Price...
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ChatGPT suggested five things to do before preparing for retirement: assess your financial situation, maximize retirement contributions, review Social Security and pension benefits, reduce and...
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ChatGPT provided five ways to become a millionaire: save and invest wisely, increase your income, eliminate debt, minimize taxes, and live below your means. While all advice is sound, some points,...
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Michael Muir discusses the relative strengths and roles of global navies, emphasizing the dominance of the U.S. and China. He highlights Russia’s submarine capabilities and Indonesia’s extensive...
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Michael Muir discusses the potential conflict in Taiwan, drawing lessons from the Ukraine war. He emphasizes the importance of leadership and combat experience, noting China’s lack of recent...
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Michael Muir discusses the relevance of aircraft carriers in modern warfare, emphasizing their deterrence value and strategic flexibility despite advancements in missile and drone technology. He...
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