Workforce reductions are sweeping across industries in 2025, from tech and manufacturing to energy and retail. Many well-known companies are shrinking staff to cope with rising costs, changing consumer habits, and the rapid advance of artificial intelligence.  A closer look reveals that while tech itself is booming, not every worker benefits equally from this shift. A financial expert at FTMX Global explores what’s behind these layoffs and what they reveal about the bigger economic picture. Big Names, Big Cuts This year’s layoff wave reads like a who’s who of major brands. Retail and Media Feel the Pinch It’s not just...

Introduction America’s beer aisle is feeling the chill of an unexpected headwind: anxiety among Hispanic consumers, sparked by the current administration’s hard line on immigration. For Constellation Brands, the importer behind Modelo Especial, the nation’s top-selling lager, those nerves are already denting shipments, earnings, and market sentiment.  A market strategist at Fonds Avenue now unpacks how shifting demographics, softer job growth, and policy uncertainty are rewriting the outlook for one of the industry’s brightest stars, and what it may mean for investors in the quarters ahead. 1. A Sudden Cool-Down in Beer Occasions Constellation’s latest quarter revealed that beer shipment...

The electric vehicle sector is feeling the pressure, and one of its most prominent players finds itself at a crossroads. Tesla is expected to report another challenging quarter for vehicle deliveries, raising questions about demand and future direction.  Meanwhile, the company is shifting focus toward cutting-edge projects like autonomous robotaxis and artificial intelligence. As Tesla navigates these changes, a senior financial analyst from Finstera examines the latest numbers, evolving strategies, and what lies ahead for investors and the broader industry. Delivery Numbers Paint a Mixed Picture For the second quarter, Tesla is forecast to deliver 395,328 vehicles worldwide, according to...