Business

“U.S. considers a rare antitrust move: breaking up Google”

“A bid to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is one of the options being considered by the Justice Department after a landmark court ruling found that the company monopolized the online search market, according to people with knowledge of the deliberations…”… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans’ refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike”

“…Some of America’s largest companies, from Amazon to Disney to Yum Brands, say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or just avoiding items they deem too expensive. Consumers aren’t cutting back enough to… Continue Reading…

Banking

“JPMorgan Chase is opening more small-town branches in middle America”

“Three years ago, JPMorgan Chase became the first bank with a branch in all 48 contiguous states. Now, the firm is expanding, with the aim of reaching more Americans in smaller cities and towns.  JPMorgan recently announced a new goal within its multibillion-dollar… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Warren Buffett’s Selling Over $3.8 Billion Worth of Bank of America Stock in 2 Weeks Is an Ominous and Unmistakable Warning for Wall Street”

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-buffetts-selling-over-3-092100064.html While the timing is good lets be honest here. Selling that much stock would cause a flash crash even in a strong economy. At a certain point one has to ask does removing so much money from a sock… Continue Reading…

Energy

“U.S. crude oil falls to six-month low as market sells off on recession fears”

“U.S. crude oil closed below $73 per barrel, the lowest settlement since Feb. 5…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/05/crude-oil-prices-today.html

Banking, Economy

“Biden’s Treasury accused of trying to juice U.S. economy pre-election”

“The Treasury Department is being accused of trying to juice the economy ahead of the election, by changing how it finances government spending… The accusation: Short-term debt is becoming a rising share of all outstanding debt, while the share of long-term debt,… Continue Reading…

Business

“Coca-Cola Owes $6 Billion to IRS, Tax Court Rules”

“A U.S. Tax Court judge has ruled that Coca-Cola is on the hook for about $2.7 billion, or about $6 billion including interest, in a long-running dispute with the Internal Revenue Service. The Atlanta beverage giant said Friday that it… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Why Americans are snubbing McDonald’s and Starbucks”

“…It’s not as if Americans have suddenly given up fast food or joined a cult of teetotalers. But after several years of rising prices, we’re seeking out deals where we can find them and splurging on the stuff we really… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Bashing The Rich Is Not What America’s About,” Kevin O’Leary Says of Increasing Taxes For The Wealthy”

“Well-known entrepreneur and TV personality Kevin O’Leary recently spoke on Fox News about taxing the rich in response to a caller stating, “I just want an America where I have the chance to pay less in taxes than people like Kevin O’Leary.”…”… Continue Reading…

Economy

“$1 million starter home? It’s the norm in 237 cities”

“The number of cities with ‘million-dollar’ starter homes has nearly tripled since 2019 SEATTLE, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A million-dollar price tag no longer means lavish and luxurious living. In more than 200 U.S. cities, buyers will find a price tag… Continue Reading…