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U.S. Justice Department investigates beef pricing at Tyson Foods, Cargill, and JBS.

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 12, 2026

An unorthodox inquiry with real damage. Beef prices are higher now than usual, and the price of beef rose faster than other grocery items. This is not the result of price-fixing or market collusion. It is the outcome of biology and market forces. Beef is harder to produce than chicken. To raise a pound of chicken meat, a farmer needs to feed the chicken about 2 pounds of feed. To raise an…

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NIKE Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 31, 2025

NIKE, an athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment company selling NIKE, Jordan, and Converse brands, had a negative FY 2025. Revenue fell 9.8%…

Allegion Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 5, 2025

Allegion, a global provider of branded security products, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 3.3% to $3.8 billion and earnings before…

Quest Diagnostics Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 7, 2025

Quest Diagnostics, a U.S. healthcare diagnostic company, had a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 6.7% to $9.87 billion, and earnings before interest…

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 7, 2025

Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in structural heart innovation, reported a positive FY 2024. Revenue rose 8.6% to $5.4 billion and earnings…

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