So after a block buster start to trading, Dutch Bros has underperformed. Is this a company built on smoke and mirrors or are Dutch Bro locations reverse ATMs? The bottom line is do these locations generate significant profit or are investors just throwing good money after bad? Dutch Bros first location was in Grants Pass…
The U.S. economy has been doing pretty well, but the housing market is struggling. Why? Well, mortgage rates (the interest you pay on your home loan) are around 8%, and house prices have gone up a lot during the pandemic. This makes houses less affordable and slows down the housing market. If mortgage rates stay…
A recent survey discovered that many Americans are concerned about the increasing cost of living. Even though the average family’s wealth has grown by 37% from 2019 to 2022, only 14% of people feel they’re financially better off since the last presidential election. Researcher Edward Wolff explored how inflation, the rise in prices, impacts wealth….
When California legalized recreational marijuana in 2016 (through Proposition 64), the goal was to bring illegal growers into a safe and regulated market. This was also supposed to help protect our lands and water from the damage caused by the illegal marijuana industry. However, instead of small growers becoming legal, the market is now mostly…
What is an Atmospheric River? Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow regions in the atmosphere that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics. These “rivers in the sky” can vary greatly in size and strength, but on average, they carry an amount of water vapor roughly equivalent to the average flow of water…
The Inevitable Decline in Profit Margins for Cannabis Businesses The cannabis industry in the United States has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, thanks to a wave of state-level legalization. However, there’s a harsh reality lurking beneath the surface of this green rush that many entrepreneurs and investors may not fully comprehend. Cannabis businesses that…
Majority of Fast Food The most common response from consumers was, “A “value meal” at McDonalds now costs just as much as a meal at a lot of sit down restaurants like Applebee’s. It’s insane.” Fast food prices have risen due to a variety of factors. The recent pandemic caused disruptions in the food supply…
The following brands all have one thing in common, they did something that someone in the company thought was a good idea to increase revenue, instead they alienated their user base and paid the price. The lesson is know your customer before making decisions or you may not have one to serve.
Investment banks and hedge funds, traditionally known for their strategic financial maneuvers, are now venturing into a new asset class: land that is currently above sea level but is predicted to become oceanfront property due to rising sea levels. The science is unequivocal: sea levels are on the rise. This data has prompted investment banks…
In a twist that could rival a Wall Street thriller, federal prosecutors have accused Anthony Viggiano, a former employee of the financial giants Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Blackstone Inc., of securities fraud. The plot thickens as Viggiano is alleged to have tipped off two friends about over six deals he was privy to during…
