Where there’s smoke there must be fire, but nobody has to remind New Yorkers about that. Our friends in Canada already have.
The weather on June 7 was quite pleasant for this time of year, but all those who went outside to enjoy it received a nasty jolt. Heavy smoke from fires in Quebec were blown hundreds of miles to New York and other areas.
Is New York City on a collision course with disaster? Some very savvy observers believe it is. Their opinion is important because if the city does collapse putting all the pieces together again will be both very difficult and very painful.
You don’t have to be an expert to realize retailing is up against the ropes. The industry has lost many thousands of employees, thousands of stores have already closed, and experts are warning that many thousands more could follow.
Lots of people get upset when shopping at the supermarket because they feel they’re not getting enough bang for their buck. Well, there’s the good news and bad news. The good news is that they are actually getting more than they expect – a lot more. The bad news is that most of it are things they don’t want - not even for free.
Food prices are already high, and experts predict they’ll go even higher. Considering this the amount of food that’s wasted regularly is mind-boggling.
Warren Buffett is arguably the most influential person on Wall Street, and investors hang onto his every word. Some may even make investment decisions based on his opinions and observations.