Homebuyers Are Backing Out of Purchases in This Area of the Country More Than Anywhere Else In The U.S.

States in the Sun Belt, which comprises the traditionally sunny southern tier of the U.S., attracted an influx of homebuyers during the pandemic, which ultimately drove up prices and competition. However, the market is shifting, and those once sought-after cities are seeing a significant slowdown. Data from Redfin found that 64,000 home purchase agreements fell…

Costco’s Billionaire Co-Founder Once Said He Would ‘Kill’ the CEO Who Wanted to Raise the Price of Its Hot-Dog-and-Soda Combo. Now, the Company Reveals Its Stance Amid Inflation.

Costco’s customer-first approach has helped the wholesale giant cultivate a loyal fan base over the years — one that expects reliable membership perks like the $1.50 hot-dog-and-soda combo, which has remained at that price point since 1985. The company’s co-founder Jim Sinegal even once famously said he’d “kill” Costco’s current CEO Craig Jelinek if he…

Is an Annuity a Good Investment?

Pop quiz. What springs to mind when you think of investing? Due – Due You probably envision Wall Street and the frantic pace of the New York Stock Exchange floor. There are some of you who may visualize Fortune 500 ticker symbols. You could also think of the less exciting pie chart on your annual…

5 ETFs to Avoid in This Volatile Market

The Fed’s aggressive monetary policy stance is expected to keep the stock market under pressure in the upcoming months. Moreover, a potential recession could keep several assets under pressure. Therefore, we think it could be wise to avoid ETFs iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT), VanEck Gold Miners (GDX), Ark Innovation (ARKK), Direxion Daily S&P…

Autodesk Is A Mature Company Still Acting Like A Growth Stock

Despite going public way back in 1985, Autodesk has been growing sales and earnings at double-digit rates Autodesk CFO says underlying business momentum is offsetting foreign exchange headwinds, with mid-point guidance unchanged Analysts’ consensus rating on the stock is a “moderate buy”  Shares of design software maker Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) were trading higher Monday, bucking…

Layoffs Aren’t the Solution to Your Profitability Crisis. Here’s the Simple 4-Step Process You Should Be Following Instead.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With layoffs sweeping the country and a recession looming, it would be hard to argue in favor of “big business” with an employee who recently found themselves out of a job. Layoffs are being thrown out as a last-ditch strategy to mitigate the consequences of corporate leaders…