Lastest Stories by Douglas A. McIntyre

A strike is coming. The two sides are too far apart to agree on a new contract.
A recent analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the cheapest used cars.
If sales of the new iPhone are slow, Apple may make up the revenue shortfall with higher prices.
Ford was supposed to be able to build 600,000 EVs this year. What happened?
It appears less likely that Ford will face a catastrophic strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Its rivals General Motors and Stellantis may also avoid severe financial damage. The UAW...
Walmart is the second-largest e-commerce retailer in America, but investors do not think it will ever catch Amazon.
Tesla's market cap could surge if its new product is successful.
Ford’s future, which was bright recently, and particularly promising as it moved to the EV sector, could be damaged for months.
The CDC reports there are over 2 million car accidents per year in the US. Some are fender benders. In others, the vehicles are totaled. The IIHS-HLDI looks at losses by model and model class,...
What used to be called shoplifting is now known as “shrinking.” That is because shoplifting implies that a single individual takes merchandise from a story. The term “shrink” includes acts by...
Starbucks started with one store. Today, it has nearly 38,000. Based on its expansion rate, that should reach 40,000 within a year or two. Starbucks may be the most famous fast food chain in the...
The housing market has been on a roller coaster that began two decades ago. The Great Recession and the financial crisis that spawned it knocked home prices down; in some cases, the drop was 50%. By...
A recent analysis reveals that Disney+ is among the most canceled streaming services.
Oil and gasoline prices are both on the rise.
A recent analysis reveals which vehicles in America are least likely to be be stolen.