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1 week ago | demographyunplugged.com | Neil Howe |Christian Ford

Republicans have become far more optimistic about the stock market than Democrats. In turn, many investors are buying stocks based on their political opinions. —The Wall Street JournalWhenever a new party wins the White House, its voters become more bullish on the stock market. Republicans felt confident under Bush, and Democrats felt confident under Obama. But until recently, these shifts in investor sentiment were relatively modest.

1 week ago | demographyunplugged.com | Neil Howe |Christian Ford

4 weeks ago | demographyunplugged.com | Neil Howe |Christian Ford

A recent Axios survey ranks the 100 most visible companies in America by reputation. This year, low prices were more important than political stances. —AxiosSince 2019, Axios and the Harris Poll have conducted an annual survey on corporate reputation. Respondents identify the two companies with the best reputations and the two companies with the worst reputations. These responses are aggregated to rank the 100 most visible brands in America. Here is a look at the top 10 brands in 2025.

1 month ago | demographyunplugged.com | Neil Howe |Christian Ford

A majority of U.S. Catholics believe the Church should become more inclusive. But the most devout Catholics say the opposite. —Pew Research Center Since Pope Francis' death, a familiar debate has reemerged among Catholics: Should the Church remain rooted in tradition, or should it aim for “inclusivity” by adopting progressive reforms? A new Pew survey asked American Catholics to weigh in, and the results reveal a sharp divide.

1 month ago | demographyunplugged.com | Neil Howe |Christian Ford

Prebiotic sodas are booming. While their health claims may be overstated, their appeal is cross-generational. —AxiosOver the past two decades, anti-calorie and anti-sugar initiatives have driven steady declines in milk, juice, and soda consumption. (See “Thirsty for a Change.”) But as traditional beverages lose their luster, niche brands and specialty products are moving in to take their place. The latest winner: prebiotic sodas.