Disney and Bob Iger Win Big Disney (DIS) has been having a great start to the year. Just look at its share price. We dive into what’s been going on with the entertainment giant. The proxy battle for the company’s board is over. This week, the company and its CEO, Bob Iger, defeated an effort…Read more
Consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the fact that Americans kept their wallets handy throughout the steep inflation of the past years helped the economy stay resilient. But a closer look reveals that it’s not quite so simple. While high-income earnings are behaving one way, lower and middle-income households are spending…Read more
Manufacturing Activity on the Rise The U.S. manufacturing sector finally showed signs of life in March, after contracting for nearly a year and a half. Production increased and new order tallies rose, but why now? It’s all about demand. Growing demand is boosting output, and in turn spurs optimism that the future of manufacturing will…Read more
