Behind the Numbers
Welcome to Behind the Numbers, your weekly gateway to the pulse of the U.S. financial landscape. Uncover the latest market insights, trends, and compelling statistics shaping the economic terrain each week. Delve into the intricacies of the market as we unravel the stories woven ‘Behind the Numbers,’ providing you with a concise yet comprehensive view of the ever-evolving currents in the U.S. financial markets.
Lawsuits, Fraud, and Market Recaps
Sep 16, 2024
Forecasting in the future, Chase Bank had a glitch, lawsuits and more in this edition of BTN.
July 2024 Employment Stats and Gold Prices
Sep 03, 2024
IBM shuts down R&D division in China, Uber fined in Europe, Telegram loses market value, and more in this edition of BTN.
Affordable Gas and Market Movements in July
Aug 26, 2024
Inflation pressures grow, S&P 500 sees gains, Tesla’s $2B expansion, and Tropical Storm Erika looms large. Discover more in Behind the Numbers.
Hurricanes, Wildin Wages, and Disney’s Billion Dollar Bet
Aug 19, 2024
Compensation costs rise, Dow Jones hits a new high, Disney’s $1B global investment, and Hurricane Beryl sets records. Read more in Behind the Numbers.
Earnings Calls and Olympic Records
Aug 12, 2024
In this edition of BTN, we dive into Apple’s Q3 earnings, Tesla’s massive vehicle recall, and more. Read the full article to get yourself up to date.
Tesla Drops, Denver Delays, and Growing GDP
Aug 02, 2024
More Money Please – Personal income increased $50.4 billion in June 2024, while disposable personal income increased $37.7 billion, a 0.2% jump (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis). Letter of Resignation – The number of job quits increased in four states in May 2024. California’s quits increased by 75,000, Massachusetts’ by 19,000, and Idaho and Mississippi …
June Unemployment, The Magnificent 7, and Microsoft Outages
Jul 29, 2024
Foot Off the Gas – Bitcoin ended June 2024 at a share price of $62,678.29, a $4,813.12 drop from the May 31, 2024 price of $67,491.41 (source: Yahoo Finance). Still Superstars – The Magnificent 7 (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla) reported a collective 31% increase in stock price in the first half …
Whistleblowers, Bad Books, and Civil Rights Fights
Jul 22, 2024
In this edition of BTN we explore the latest CPI numbers, complaints at OpenAI, AT&T Data Breach, and more.
May Imports and Exports, June Stock Market Winners and Losers
Jul 15, 2024
Stolen cryptocurrency, BlackRock acquisition, positive industry equity index gains in June, and more. Read the full edition of Behind the Numbers.
June Market Movements and Buffet Donations
Jul 08, 2024
S&P 500 gains in June, a big acquisition for the University of Alabama, presidential debate viewership, and more. Don’t miss this edition of BTN.
The Latest Winners and Losers: Diving Into the EV, AI, and Cannabis Industries
Jul 01, 2024
Take a peek behind the numbers on the latest winners and losers. From electric vehicles to Zyn to season 3 of Bridgerton.
It Was All Green
Jun 24, 2024
Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay approved, Country Music Fest breaks records, and Atlanta Falcons fined for tampering. Catch up on the recent news.