The rate of the spread of COVID-19 had slowed across America. Increases in daily fatal and confirmed cases are still about half what they were three months ago. Nevertheless, 571,464 Americans have... SOURCE: 24/7 Wall St. - - Read entire story here. … [Read More...]
Financial News
April 17th COVID-19 Vaccinations, New Cases, Hospitalizations
Note: I'm looking forward to not posting this daily! I've been posting this data daily for over a year, and I'll stop once all three of these criteria are met:1) 70% of the population over 18 has had at least one dose of vaccine,2) new cases are under 5,000 per day, and3) hospitalizations are below … [Read More...]
Saturday links: doing less
AutosA look at the new all-electric Mercedes Benz EQS. (theverge.com)Walmart ($WMT) is investing in the GM-backed startup Cruise. (cnbc.com)Car safety continues to improve over time. Driver ability not so much. (insidehook.com)Can AI estimate car repairs better than humans? … [Read More...]
On guns and the pandemic, GOP Rep. Jim Jordan epitomizes a maximalist position on ‘liberty’
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Is Casper Worth A Look After A Sleepy Public Market Debut?
by Chad Brand
While I am not an active investor in the IPO market (if the smart money is selling, why would I want to pay a premium to take stock off their hands?), I do sometimes get enticed by busted IPOs; those that were thought to be up and comers but quickly faded into the background. Casper Sleep (CSPR) … [Read More...]
Forex News
Weekly Forex Market Recap: Apr. 12 – 16
by Pip Diddy
Another round of bearish Dollar action after the latest U.S. inflation data, prompting gains in risk-on assets and most of the other major currencies. SOURCE: Learn Forex Trading With BabyPips.com - Read entire story here. … [Read More...]
Breaking: Bitcoin price crashes 14% sending cryptocurrency market into tailspin
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Gold Weekly Forecast: More Upside Likely – Can it Be Sustained?
Gold is back at levels last seen in February after clearing key resistance. SOURCE: DailyFX - Market News - Read entire story here. … [Read More...]
Saxo Markets Discusses the Six Things to Consider in Forex Trading – Bitrates
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Saxo Markets Discusses the Six Things to Consider in Forex Trading BitratesAll The Differences Between Forex Trading and Crypto-Trading hackernoon.comWant to Get Into Forex Trading? Here's How BBN TimesHow COVID-19 Affected The Forex Trading Industry La Crónica SocialHelpful Trading Tips For … [Read More...]
Funds
Home protection starts with a list
Hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, hailstorms, earthquakes, snowstorms, floods and wildfires. We know a natural disaster may come, even though we don’t know when. You can protect yourself financially by living in areas that are less susceptible to property damage and using construction and prevention … [Read More...]
Green investment bond offers 9% return – but there is a risk
by Rupert Jones
While the climate-themed product seems attractive, it is not for the faint-heartedGreen-minded individuals with an appetite for risk are being targeted by a new investment paying an eye-catching 9% interest a year.This five-year green bond, launched this week by the crowdfunding platform Abundance … [Read More...]
Mutual Fund Investment: 5 ways to optimise your returns – Mint
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Mutual Fund Investment: 5 ways to optimise your returns Mint SOURCE: "mutual funds" - Google News - Read entire story here. … [Read More...]
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Commodities & Energy Markets
Fed urges Texas to ‘winterise’ grid after $130bn storm damage
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Arctic blast exposed power network that was unable to cope with freezing temperatures SOURCE: Commodities - Read entire story here. … [Read More...]
The new North Sea players riding the wake of the retreating majors
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Private companies’ share of UK oil and gas production nears a third as unwanted assets continue to attract SOURCE: Oil & Gas industry - Read entire story here. … [Read More...]
Commodities Week in Review: March 29 to April 2
by Andrew Moran
Commodities Week in Review: March 29 to April 2 Agriculture The biggest story this week in the agricultural commodities market was the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2021 Prospective Plantings report that sent prices soaring. The USDA stated the domestic farmers will plant lower … [Read More...]
Investment
Stocks Higher into Afternoon on US Economic Optimism, Stable Long-Term Rates, Less Emerging Market Debt Angst, Homebuilding/Shipping Sector Strength
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Increased Dividends by 10%
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Watch: Sikorsky’s S-97 Raider Performs Impressive First Flight Demo
by Tyler Durden
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by Mike
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