Posts Tagged: trends

Snowbirds are not the only ones seeking the sun!

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According to Forbes, firms are leaving California and New York in droves and opting for Florida, where the weather is warmer and taxes are lower. Questions: What are some of the factors leading to this super-charged Florida boom? What specific factors are associated with high density states like New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois, and… Read more »

New Business Trends: Minority Women

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According to the Washington Post, minority women are starting firms at a pace more than double that of woman business owners overall, and nearly five times the pace of all company owners. Questions: Who sponsored the new report? What was the growth rate for minority women between 2014 and 2019? What were the main industries… Read more »

Growing your own mystery meat!

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According to Reuters, Tyson Foods (TSN.N), the largest U.S. meat processor, has invested in an Israeli biotech company developing a way to grow affordable meat in a laboratory that takes live animals out of the equation. Questions: 1. What does the technology focus on in order to provide the same texture as meat? 2. How… Read more »

Now you see it, now you don’t…Presto!

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According to Axios, there was a 17% drop in international students in the U.S. last year, mostly due to the 28% decline in Indian students and a 24% decline in Chinese students receiving visas. Questions: 1. Is the trend in international students attributable to President Trump’s immigration policy changes and rhetoric? Explain. 2. What are… Read more »

During Trump Times

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According to the New York Times, the world currency that has gained the most since Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as president is the Mexican peso. Questions: 1. How much has the peso gained since the day that President Trump was inaugurated? 2. How much did the peso plunge on the day that President Trump was… Read more »

If you don’t play, you can’t win!

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It seems as if young Americans are showing less interest in buying lotto tickets than their parents. As a result, lottery officials worry about the odds for future growth. Questions: 1. What is the current trend seen in lottery buying? Include percentages and demographic information quoted in the article. 2. What are the key reasons… Read more »

Oh The Times They Are A-Changing!

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Month after month, McDonald’s has shared that once again same-store sales have dropped in the United States. The routine has become so consistently depressing that the company decided to quit sharing monthly performance data altogether this past March. Questions: 1. How many stores will McDonald’s close this year and what percentage more was that than… Read more »