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.
Ramping Up Revenue, Giving Back Gains, and the Perfect Platform
Mar 10, 2025
Early tax season insights, Nvidia’s final 2024 earnings figures, the S&P 500 drops, and the latest in global VC investments. Read this week’s BTN for more.
Big Tech Updates: Apple and Microsoft
Mar 03, 2025
Apple announces big US investment, Starbucks and IRS layoffs, money in politics, & NBA dunk contest. Read on for notable market news.
Interesting Investments, Check Conundrums, and Italian Investigations
Feb 24, 2025
Inflation rises, Berkshire Hathaway ‘s latest play, US import/export prices climb, Amazon exec tax probe. All that and more in this edition of BTN.
Energy Winners and Losers, Rising Productivity, and Strong Starts
Feb 17, 2025
January 2025 market and economic recap: Strong equity starts, key economic indicators, sector analysis, and notable news events. Get the highlights here.
A For Apple, Costly Compensation, and Opening the Offices
Feb 10, 2025
From Apple’s Q1 2025 earnings & Intel’s $13B loss, we’ve got it covered. Get insights into union membership, consumer spending, compensation costs, & more.
Home Stats, Median Earnings, and DEI Downfalls
Feb 03, 2025
Read this BTN to catch up on DOGE government contract cuts, DEI rollbacks, COVID-19 tax credit fraud, the US withdraw from The WHO, and much more.
Costco’s Conundrum, Pulling Presidential Powers, and Lessons Learned
Jan 27, 2025
December CPI rose 0.4%, driven by a 4.4% gas price hike. Bank of America posted strong earnings. Learn about this and more in this week’s BTN.
The Magnificent Seven, the Climate Crisis, and Delta’s Record Profits
Jan 17, 2025
The Magnificent Seven lead the market, Delta soars, rising insurance costs, and global weather impacts—explore all this and more in Behind the Numbers
Bubbling Bitcoin, Biden’s Latest Lawsuit, and DJIA Returns
Jan 13, 2025
In this edition of BTN, read about Bitcoin’s price surge, the latest tech breakthroughs, and economic trends shaping the markets heading into 2025
OpenAI’s Evolution and 2024’s Defining Moments
Jan 06, 2025
OpenAI shifts to public benefit corp, Blue Origin competes in space, and more updates from the end of the year in this week’s edition of BTN
Spending Surge, Freight Frenzy, and Unemployment Upticks
Dec 30, 2024
Read about MetLife acquiring PineBridge, a consumer spending spike, and FedEx splitting into two companies in this week’s Behind The Numbers
CPI Increases, Semiconductor Superstars, and Large Loans
Dec 23, 2024
In this weeks edition of BTN read about Broadcoms’s semiconductor leadership, a slight rise in CPI and more