Thomas C. Frohlich - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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On Tuesday, voters in five states will decide whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana. Despite the current prohibition of marijuana, relatively large shares of voting-age adults in these...
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FedEx announced Q4 earnings this afternoon, surprising investors and analysts on Wall Street. The air and road freight giant posted operating earnings of $3.30 per diluted share, versus analyst...
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Violent death is a problem in the United States. Not only are mass shootings seemingly routine, but also U.S. firearm-related homicide and suicide rates are much higher than in other wealthy...
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An alarming number of high-profile mass shootings in the last decade, from Columbine to Virginia Tech to Sandy Hook to Orlando, have reignited the debate over gun control in the United States....
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The 40 piece Chicken McNugget is the most substantial meal available at McDonald’s, according to calorie counts published by the fast food chain. At 1,880 calories, enough energy is packed into 40...
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At least 50 people were gunned down in an Orlando nightclub in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016. The incident is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. The military style firearms used...
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If the nearly 7 million homes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts were to be destroyed by hurricanes, reconstruction would cost an estimated $1.55 trillion. Miami, Florida, with 780,482 at-risk homes,...
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Keeping employees happy can only improve a company’s bottom line. Employee satisfaction can significantly impact the productivity, sales, and reputation of any company. Despite its importance, many...
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Top executives, CEOs especially, are often measured by the business decisions they make and how their company is performing. Often just as important, however, is the company’s culture, which...
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Moving to a new city can have a tremendous impact on a person’s life. Similarly, migration can have a significant impact on an area’s economy. With hundreds of thousands of people relocating...
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Raising children on a single income is no easy feat, and single mothers in the United States struggle more than almost any other group of Americans. Still, some cities are easier for single mothers...
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The total cost of attending college in the United States has risen dramatically in recent decades — faster than inflation and faster than wage growth.Government investments in public higher...
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Obesity has been associated with some of the nation’s biggest killers — cancer, heart disease and diabetes. All have been closely linked to obesity. According to the National Cancer Institute, in...
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To succeed in the U.S. economy, companies must constantly adapt to changing conditions. Some of the nation’s largest corporations — conglomerates such as General Electric (NYSE: GE), Exxon Mobil...
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When thinking of relocation, Americans consider an area’s job prospects as among the most important factors. While other factors such as the school system or the cost of housing may play a role, a...
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