Apple hiring is up 22%, but way down in China as tariffs loom Since April 2019, hiring at Apple increased by 22% in what is the steepest hiring spree we've seen the company go on since 2018. But as it does this, it's cutting back in China. Joshua Fruhlinger 7.23.19 6:16 PM Markets
Social media interest in WWE is collapsing - is the wrestling biz down for the count? A three-count of alternative data reveals two other issues WWE is facing, as well as a potential sign of hope for the struggling wrestling business. James Mattone 7.23.19 4:12 PM Innovation
Steak 'n Shake credit downgrade matches alternative data Biglari Holdings' Steak 'n Shake just took a hit on a big debt downgrade - and the company's alternative data isn't looking good either. Jon Marino 7.23.19 3:15 PM Innovation
Facebook's international slowdown a possible cause for concern Facebook is cutting back on job postings in European countries, at a time when it is still maintaining growth in the US. But, is it enough to slow down the social giant's stock gains? Jon Marino 7.23.19 12:32 PM Features
Brian Niccol's Taco Bell-ization of Chipotle results in positive trends for the fast-casual joint Chipotle Mexican Grill may have virtually invented the fast-casual space, but it's now making efficiencies and price moves that look a lot more like fast food. Joshua Fruhlinger 7.22.19 7:11 PM Markets
Dunkin' strikes back in the coffee scale wars with Starbucks - but it has a lot of catching up to do Starbucks has been one of the hottest stocks over the last 12 months - but Dunkin is packing some serious alternative data and analysts are falling in love with the stock all over again. Jon Marino 7.22.19 5:47 PM Innovation