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In the world of economics, the concepts of supply and demand are crucial in understanding how markets work. Recently, Bentley Motors, known for its luxury cars, faced a drop in…
Change Healthcare's recent cyberattack, resulting in daily losses of up to $100 million, offers a stark reminder of the far-reaching economic consequences of cyber threats. Beyond the direct financial hits,…
Campbell Soup is being sued by the Department of Justice and two environmental groups. The suit alleges that the company’s manufacturing plant in Napoleon, Ohio has been discharging contaminated wastewater…
Following an unusually dry summer in 2023, US corn farmers expected a poor harvest and an increase in the price of corn. In anticipation of this price increase, many farmers…
Walmart is in the news again, and this time it's about how the retail giant is growing even bigger. This growth isn't just good for Walmart – it impacts the…
Americans, fed up with the price of food these days, are speaking out. In fact, the rising cost of food, and more specifically the notion of shrinkflation was immortalized in…
Think about the last time you experienced a power outage. In addition to being unable to charge your electronics, or use your Wi-Fi connection, you may have also been unable…
The aviation industry has been a cornerstone of global transportation, facilitating connectivity and driving economic growth across the world. However, recent challenges faced by Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft have sent…
Jacksonville, Florida, has long been recognized for its vibrant community, stunning natural landscapes, and commitment to sustainable urban development. In a significant stride towards enhancing the city's appeal and economic…
Hankering for a burger and fries? Wendy’s, home of the square beef patty and Frosty shake, has you covered. How much will your meal cost? Well, under Wendy’s new dynamic…
Students and parents all over the United States are having major issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). The new FASFA application promised to be a…
Artificial intelligence (AI) remains a focal point of conversation and continues revolutionizing our world. The conversation around artificial intelligence has divided many groups, some more welcoming and others more skeptical.…
Would you be willing to pay $375 for a vibrant colored cup made out of plastic and metal? How about $200 for a used one? Sound like too much? Well,…
In an effort to curb alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations, Scotland is preparing to increase their minimum alcohol prices. The new rule would raise the minimum price per alcohol unit by…
Las Vegas was the home of 2024’s Super Bowl 58. As the current host of the one of the biggest sports events in the world, we must note that the…
Despite fears of a recession following the Federal Reserve’s raising of interest rates to cut inflation, the US economy saw real growth of 3.1% in 2023. A large part of…
What’s better than a cookie? Maybe a really big cookie? Maybe even a footlong cookie? If you chose the footlong cookie, you’re not alone. Subway, maker of the popular footlong…
In October 2022 the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) launched its new Sunrunner bus service. The $44 million dollar project created a 10.3-mile route with dedicated bus lanes to shuttle…
American Airlines announced it would no longer accept Argentine pesos for cash sales of airline tickets. All transactions must be made with either a credit card, bank deposit, or wire…
Imagine the dilemma of elected government officials trying to explain to constituents that a vote for more domestic jobs could also mean less choice and possibly higher prices for consumers.…
Pepsi Co., the global soft drink and snack giant, recently received a resounding “no thanks” from French supermarket chain, Carrefour, after the soft drink maker tried to increase prices yet…
An unusually dry October has lowered the water level of the lake that is used to operate the Panama Canal’s channel system. As a result, the Canal Authority has reduced…
Each year, millions of shoppers flock to stores during Black Friday weekend in search of the best bargains they have seen all year. Black Friday shopping begins on the Friday…
Starbucks has unveiled a massive global expansion plan, further solidifying its place in the coffee market. Starbucks was founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington, and has since grown massively. By…
The sustainability of our environment is a continued concern for policymakers, economists, scientists and more. Electric vehicles emerged on the scene more than one hundred years ago with varying versions…
Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster posted an $11 million loss for the third quarter of 2023. The primary driver of this loss was their Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal. What was…
A jury ruling in November 2023 finally put to rest a price-fixing case that was filed in 2011. The jury found that four of the US’ largest egg suppliers conspired…
A fly on the wall at recent board meetings of some multinational cosmetic companies might hear board members saying ‘it all used to be so beautiful’ or something along those…
If you shopped for a new car recently, you probably know that finding a good deal can be difficult. Not only are the vehicles themselves expensive, but with interest rates…
You might not have shopped in an Aldi grocery store, but you’ve probably heard of them. Aldi, a German retailer, is the fastest growing grocer in the United States when…
Netflix has announced that it added 8.8 million new subscribers during the third quarter of 2023. This increase comes after the streaming service cracked down on password sharing and forcing…
New York City is planning to install several “noise cameras” in Manhattan in an effort to enforce anti-noise ordinances. The cameras will be mounted along city streets and will be…
Petroleum is often referred to as liquid gold. Now another oil may claim the same title. Olive oil. You’re probably aware of its health benefits and, in comparison to other…
The minutes of the July 2023 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee indicated that Federal Reserve officials may raise interest rates again in the near future in order to…
What do you think of when you see a kernel of corn? Maybe a bowl of popcorn or corn on the cob? Perhaps your mind goes to corn syrup, animal…
Over the past several years, the sport of pickleball has become immensely popular, with new leagues and courts opening all over the country. Along with that rise in popularity has…
Think that new iPhone you just got was made in China? Perhaps, but it also may have been made in Vietnam or India. That’s right, Apple, like many other companies,…
Australian mining company Rio Tinto recently began operations extracting copper from an underground mining complex at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in southern Mongolia. Originally opened in 2012 as an open…
For many people, wine and France go together like peanut butter and jelly. Indeed, France’s winemaking industry is the stuff of legends with family wineries going back generations. Now though,…
Remember the cheesy commercials offering new cars ‘with no money down’ or monthly lease prices on new cars ‘so low, we’re practically giving them away’? Well despite seeming like a…
There was once a time when the Big Ten referred to ten universities located in the middle of the country. If you asked their students and alumni, they’d probably say…
You’re probably familiar with the routine by now. You make a purchase and go to swipe your card, but before you can, the checkout clerk turns the screen toward you…
Shortly after the state of Florida announced it would be expanding its voucher program to give students around $8,000 to offset private school tuition, a private school in St. Petersburg, FL…
Summertime! If you’re like many people, you’re probably thinking about sunshine, swimming pools, and backyard barbeques. This year though, that backyard barbeque could be a lot more expensive. Why? The…
Founded shortly after World War 2, the Tupperware company’s patented soft-plastic, double-seal lid technology revolutionized kitchen storage containers, both in their ease of use and in their ability to keep…
If Taylor Swift is coming to a town near you this summer, consider yourself lucky, at least if you’re in the hospitality industry. Taylor Swift and her legion of fans,…
Imagine a world without semiconductors. What would it look like? Well, you wouldn’t be able to use your cell phone or laptop. Your car would probably not be drivable. You…
A shipment of Miller High Life beer was intercepted and destroyed in Antwerp, Belgium on its way to Germany. The reason: the use of its long-used slogan “The Champagne of Beers.” Under…
Taylor Swift fans recently descended on Tampa, Florida for three nights of concerts. In addition to seeing the live performances, many fans were seeking to get some of the coveted…
Production of boiler chickens (those raised for their meat, not eggs) in the US has grown from just over 10 billion in 1970 to nearly 60 billion pounds in 2021. Additionally, the…
The United Nation’s (UN) recent report on the impending changes the world is facing as a result of climate change may boost interest in electric vehicles (EVs). While the idea…
If you were shopping for a new car during the pandemic or even just driving past car dealerships, you might recall seeing empty lots that once used to house rows…
On Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, China’s National Bureau of Statistics released the country’s population data to be 1.41175 billion in 2022, and reported that there was a fall of about 850,000 Chinese…
A study published on July 8th, 2022 by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analyzed how gun fatalities among children and teens in the country compared to eleven other similar countries, and reported…
With headlines and news updates continually reminding us that we’re in an inflationary economy, it’s hard not to be at least a little bit concerned about what financial challenges might…
According to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) website, April 2020 recorded the highest unemployment rate during the COVID-19 pandemic at 14.8%. As of January 2023, the unemployment rate reduced to…
www.britannica.com Looking at the droplet in the infographic, only 2.6% of the world’s water supply is fresh water, while the rest is salt water; unsuitable for consumption by living things.…
Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash Brexit is the term used to mark the event when the United Kingdom (U.K.) officially left the European Union (E.U.) trading bloc to define…
Photo by Sam Battaglieri on Unsplash On December 13, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO), launched a tax manual for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to encourage nations worldwide to consider levying…
Photo by Matthew Burpee on Unsplash Unusually high prices on everything from gasoline to cars to groceries has become the norm for many Americans. In the months since the world…
Photo by Elijah Mears on Unsplash On Friday, January 13th, 2023, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen informed the U.S. Congress that the country will reach its statutory debt ceiling on Thursday,…
Photo by Shaun He on Unsplash Imagine going to a job interview and the hiring manager saying ‘You don’t want to work on Fridays? No problem. You’re hired.’ Does it…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash As autumn moves into winter, cold and flu season is moving into full swing. Combined with an uptick in other respiratory illnesses, more consumers…
Photo by Madison Oren on Unsplash As part of their long-term commitment to more environmentally friendly production, the famous condiment manufacturer Heinz has announced that it is partnering with packaging…
Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash Artificial Intelligence (or “AI” for short) started off as a sub-discipline in the computer science world to mimic human intelligence that includes completing routine…
Photo by Daniel Fazio on Unsplash Twenty years ago, the Netherlands set about on a mission to increase their agricultural production to sufficiently feed its population in the face of…
Photo by Acton Crawford on Unsplash On Friday, December 2nd 2022, President Joe Biden signed into legislation to block a national U.S. railroad strike. A day earlier, the Senate voted…
Photo by Poojitha Prasad on Unsplash As soccer fans gather in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, one thing will be missing from the celebrations - beer. Typically, beer…
Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash The intersection of supply and demand is perhaps one of the most basic elements of economic theory, and for disappointed Swifties, now likely a…
On Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, the United Nations announced that we have 8 billion people on our beautiful planet Earth! Here are nine key messages from the UN’s World Population…
Photo by Manny Becerra on Unsplash Voters in Nebraska, Nevada, and Washington DC took to the polls to raise minimum wages. Nebraska will raise their minimum wage from its current…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the all items Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped from 8.2% in September 2022 to 7.7% for the…
Photo by Lance Asper on Unsplash Imagine yourself sitting in a brand new car. The dashboard is free of dust particles, the carpets are pristine, and the air is filled…
Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash When it comes to flying, most passengers have strong preferences over where they sit. Anyone who has flown on Southwest Airlines, which allocates seats…
Photo by Martin Adams on Unsplash According to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) website, April 2020 recorded the highest unemployment rate during the COVID-19 pandemic at 14.8%. As of…
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash Do you have your Halloween costume yet? If not, you might find yourself making a last minute visit to Spirit Halloween, the discount retailer…
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash In 2019, New Zealand was the ranked 17th in emitting 6.8 metric tons per capita of carbon dioxide gases amongst OECD members. Two years…
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash You’ve probably seen the headlines indicating that the United States is experiencing one of its worst inflationary periods in recent history. You’ve almost certainly…
Photo by ANIRUDH on Unsplash During the height of the pandemic, as the world shifted heavily toward online shopping, Amazon moved aggressively to expand their capacity to meet consumer demand.…
Image by Fuzzy Rescue from Pixabay The battle over how plant-based bacon can be described in France continues to sizzle. On one side is the INAPORC lobby representing French butchers…
Photo by Jason Richard on Unsplash In the face of rising energy costs, European countries are bracing themselves for a tough, cold winter. Energy costs as a share of GDP…
Photo by Qasim Malick on Unsplash If you’re feeling like your financial life is on the edge of spinning out of control, yet you can’t stop making small impulse purchases,…
Image by Jose Conejo Saenz from Pixabay The COVID-19 pandemic from mid-March 2020 caused massive lockdown of chip producing companies for months. And now, two and a half years later,…
Image by Pexels from Pixabay The merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation was approved with stipulations by the Department of Justice back in January 2010. Reuters reported that Live Nation…
Photo by Alexander Kunze on Unsplash You’ve probably seen pictures of vintage American cars driving through the streets of Havana, Cuba, a city that almost seems to be stuck in…
Image by David Mark from Pixabay The shutdown of the U.S. economy during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March 2020 brought about loss of income especially for workers…
Photo by Alex Motoc on Unsplash Thinking of having a salad for lunch today? If so, you might want to skip McDonald’s. The fast food giant recently announced that it…
Photo by Adolfo Félix on Unsplash According to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) website, April 2020 recorded the highest unemployment rate during the COVID-19 pandemic at 14.8%. As of…
Photo by Christian Joudrey on Unsplash Actors, directors, and production crew were shocked this week when Warner Brothers announced they were halting production on the new Batgirl movie and it…
Image by Pascvii from Pixabay Northern Italy is in the midst of a severe drought. The region is home to the Po River, which flows from the Alps to the…
Photo by Ibrahim Boran on Unsplash If you haven’t already made travel plans for this year, you might want to consider heading to Europe. The U.S. dollar recently reached parity…
Photo by Lukas Souza on Unsplash While air travel is returning to pre-pandemic levels this summer, budget airlines Spirit and Frontier have been looking towards a horizontal merger to increase…
Photo by Dana Lewin on Unsplash For college football fans, the cadence at the beginning of a game in Columbus, Ohio is familiar – no not the quarterback doing the…
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash Fast food chain Dairy Queen recently lost a court battle over the use of its trademarked name for its ice cream product,…
Photo by Meg Boulden on Unsplash After two years of watching movies on small screens, the reopening of cinemas following COVID-19 closures has been a welcome change of pace. For…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Events leading up to the current baby formula crisis is summarized in the CNBC video released on June 15th 2022: In February 2022, the…
Photo by SpaceX on Unsplash Two companies, Lunar Outpost and AstroForge, just received a combined $25 million to develop technologies for off-Earth mining. Lunar Outpost is developing lunar rovers to retrieve minerals from…
Photo by Abhinav Bhardwaj on Unsplash Retail giant Target has announced plans to reduce an excess stock of inventory. At the end of April, the company had $15.1 billion in inventory, which is…
Image by Chris Jones from Pixabay In late March 2022, Uber reached a deal with taxi software companies Creative Mobile Technologies and Curb Mobility to list the iconic NYC’s yellow…