GM, Stellantis Sit Out Super Bowl
• https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com, by Tim HealeySome of the best, or at least most memorable, Super Bowl ads of the past few years came from Stellantis or General Motors.
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What's The Source Of The Astounding 50% Boost In Corporate Profits?
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Charles Hugh SmithNo wonder Corporate America added $1.2 trillion in profits to be distributed to the elites of America: everything is diminished, stripped of quality and rendered miserable. Too bad there's no real competition left in the US economy.
Costco takes on a problem bigger than retail theft
• https://www.msn.com, by Daniel KlineCostco, unlike many of its retail rivals, has generally been considered a good place to work.
Shock Number: 38 Percent Of U.S. Companies Anticipate That They Will Conduct Layoffs In 2024
• The Economic Collapse Blog - Michale SnyderMore than 3,000 retail locations were shut down in 2023, but that is nothing compared to what is coming…
More Makers, Less Takers! Why The World Needs More Elon Musks and Fewer Elizabeth Warrens
• John Stossel - YouTube.comMakers create. Some get rich, like Elon Musk. He creates cool things like Tesla cars and Starlink satellites, that let poor people access the internet.
NYC & SF Dominate The US Cities With The Heaviest CRE Office Debt-Loads
• Zero HedgeWith a combination of high interest rates and a slow return to office towers, the commercial real estate sector faces further declines as the new year begins.
Americans Are Canceling More of Their Streaming Services
• https://www.wsj.com, By Sarah KrouseHulu, Netflix and other streamers are turning to bundles, discounts and ad-supported plans as customer defections rise
US office buildings face $117BN debt time bomb:
• Daily MailMortgages due this year threaten to sink US economy as thousands of workplaces remain empty
US Overtakes China as South Korea's Top Export Market
• BloombergShipments to US exceed China for first time in two decades
California Pizza Hut Lays Off Every Delivery Driver as Wages Rise to $20
• NewsweekMultiple Pizza Hut franchises in California, collectively operating hundreds of stores, are laying off 1,200 in-house delivery drivers ahead of a new law taking effect in April that raises wages to $20 per hour
Another property firm files for bankruptcy as commercial real estate struggles
• https://www.wnd.com by Will KesslerSector struggles with high interest rates, lack of demand
Visualizing The Events That Defined 2023
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenLooking back at 2023, the year was defined by various international geopolitical events while the tech and business world kept a close eye on artificial intelligence's advances in the first full year of the technology hitting its stride.
The End of the World Is Just the Beginning
• Burns & McDonnell - YouTube.comPeter Zeihan shared his insights at the 2023 Best Practices Forum, exploring systems in transition and their impact on businesses in the power sector. The forum is an annual gathering of transmission and distribution utility leaders, hosted by Burns
Why the original Mickey Mouse copyright is expiring on New Year's Day
• https://nypost.com By Alyssa GuzmaOh, toodles!
Banks Are Closing Thousands Of Branches And Retailers Are Shutting Down...
• https://theeconomiccollapseblog.com, By MichaelBanks Are Closing Thousands Of Branches And Retailers Are Shutting Down Thousands Of Stores
The Dangerous Side Of 'Phantom Debt'
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Sam BourgiRecent Fed data showed that Americans racked up an extra $48 billion in credit card debt last quarter - but that might be the tip of the short-term debt iceberg.
Terms of Service pilicy Change and Fines against customers
• https://community.t-mobile.com, RWCBREAKING: @TMobile
These Are The Most Desired Christmas Gifts This Year In The US
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenWhile it may not seem like the most romantic option, the useful gift of money is the most desired Christmas present in the United States this year.
Container Ships In Red Sea All But Disappear As Key Trade Route Freezes
• https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler DurdenMajor shipping companies are rerouting vessels from the Red Sea to the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Houthi drone and missile attacks.
Car Ownership Costs In America Are Skyrocketing
• https://www.activistpost.com, By Tyler DurdenThinking of buying a vehicle soon? Rising car ownership costs might cause you to think again.
Ep 3240a - Retailers Are Panicking, No Bump During The Holiday, Biden Narrative Crumbling
• https://rumble.com, X22 ReportEp 3240a - Retailers Are Panicking, No Bump During The Holiday, Biden Narrative Crumbling
We Have Become An Extremely Gluttonous Society That Consumes Far More Than It Produces
• https://theeconomiccollapseblog.com, By MichaelThe United States has become an extremely gluttonous society. When I say that, I am not just talking about food. According to Gallup, obesity and diabetes "have both reached record highs", but that is just a very small portion of the overall pi
Self-Checkout Kiosks At 4,500 Walmarts Now Offer Buy Now, Pay Later" Loans For Basic Items
• https://www.activistpost.com, By Tyler Durden"Buy now, pay later" (BNPL) loans surged in popularity during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November.
"Tesla Wannabe" EV Names Have Run Out Of Cash, As SPAC-Crazed Bubble Bursts
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenAs EV market saturation continues, the tide is going out on many "Tesla wannabe" startup companies who couldn't commercialize production quick enough to turn profitable.
This Machine Makes Companies Woke
• By: James McElroyThe Human Rights Campaign's annual "Corporate Equality Index" is where the ideological rubber meets the financial road.
Banks' office loans: 44% said to be underwater amid soaring vacancies
• American BankerNearly half of banks' office loans appear to be underwater, as high interest rates and post-COVID remote work trends continue stressing commercial property values, according to a new academic paper.
Tennessee Slaps BlackRock With First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Protection Lawsuit Over ESG Sham
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenTennessee State Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed the first-of-its-kind consumer protection lawsuit against BlackRock...
The Chapter Closes for BerkeyFilters.com
• Berkey FiltersWith a heavy heart, we must announce that BerkeyFilters.com, your trusted distributor of Berkey products, is closing its doors. As we navigate this difficult transition, we are deeply grateful for the trust and loyalty you've shown us over the many y
Costco gold bars were a hot holiday buy -- while they lasted
• https://www.businessinsider.com , Dominick ReuterCostco sold $100 million worth of gold bars in its most recent quarter, CFO Richard Galanti said.
Blackstone Releases "Beyond Cringe" Holiday Video
• https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler DurdenThe world's largest alternative asset manager has released what some X users say is a 'beyond cringe' holiday video, while others said, 'After seeing this video, I want a very hard landing.'
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