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Ghosts of the Alexandria Hotel
Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, "This person began to...
Berkshire Shows Continued Strength In 2023 Despite Market Drops
Well-known holding group Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.B) posted more substantial profits than analysts predicted, finishing 2023. The company, led by legendary stock picker Warren Buffett, operates manufacturing, railroad, insurance and utility businesses....
Nvidia Closed Record 2024 With $22 Billion Quarterly Revenue
Nvidia Corp. (Nasdaq: NVDA), the largest maker of graphical processing chips enhancing computer displays and visuals, announced solid sales performance closing out its fiscal 2024. For the essential holiday sales quarter ending January 2024, Nvidia set new all-time...
Capital One Makes $35 Billion Play for Discover Scale and Access
Veteran specialty finance company Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) unveiled definitive plans for acquiring longtime credit card rival Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) in a $35 billion, all-stock merger agreement framed as maximizing each entity's payments...
AMD Income Gets Boost from Data Center and PC Chip Demand Uptick
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (Nasdaq: AMD) issued financial results for the last quarter of 2023 that brought positive signs. The company makes computer chips used in data centers, PCs and other electronics. Their report showed sales increased to a new record of $6.2...
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Strong Bullish Momentum in an Overlooked Oil Sector
My friend Greg is an interesting guy. I met him while I was earning my master’s degree in politics at Johns Hopkins University. He was studying chemistry. After we graduated, I went back to journalism, but his career path took a unique route. He had job offers from...
Why Spend $6 Billion on the Commanders?
There are some secrets to generating wealth. Of course, working hard and saving for the future are two paths to success. That’s what many people do. Perhaps it’s more accurate to say that’s what most of us do. The wealthiest people also work hard and save. But their...
Interest Rates Outlook: The “Cheap Money” Phase Is Over
I have to admit, we’re spoiled. In the past year or so, we realized just how much we enjoy low interest rates. After all, low rates made it possible to buy larger homes. And we got to splurge on cars and other big-ticket items. But we weren’t the only ones taking...
Strong Bullish Momentum in an Overlooked Oil Sector
My friend Greg is an interesting guy. I met him while I was earning my master’s degree in politics at Johns Hopkins University. He was studying chemistry. After we graduated, I went back to journalism, but his career path took a unique route. He had job offers from...
Why Spend $6 Billion on the Commanders?
There are some secrets to generating wealth. Of course, working hard and saving for the future are two paths to success. That’s what many people do. Perhaps it’s more accurate to say that’s what most of us do. The wealthiest people also work hard and save. But their...
The Rapid Closure of America’s Technological Power Gap
Record Production You may not know this. It wasn’t widely reported. Certainly, it is something the elites in Davos would rather not acknowledge. In late 2023, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that U.S. crude oil production hit an all-time high. It...
How to Outperform the Stock Market in 2024
“Sometimes nothin’ can be a real cool hand.” — Lucas “Luke” Jackson, Cool Hand Luke Very Good News? Following the federal open market committee (FOMC) meeting on December 12 and 13, 2023, the Federal Reserve announced it would be holding the federal funds rate within...
Fed’s QT Taper Talks Are Already Behind the Eight Ball
Change of Plans On June 1, 2022, the Jay Powell Chaired Federal Reserve formally commenced Quantitative Tightening (QT). The Fed’s balance sheet had topped $8.9 trillion. Consumer price inflation was rocketing towards a 40 year high. “Brace yourself,” advised JPMorgan...
Facing Up to the Wreckage From the Past
Past Actions Endure The New Year brings both hope and optimism. A chance to turn over a new leaf. To pursue goals. Work hard. And make all your dreams come true. The sentiment is admirable. It is vital to attack challenges with renewed vigor. However, the outcome,...
Has Social Security Run Out of Suckers?
Consistent Failure Did you know that the U.S. government has run a budget deficit in the month of October 70 times out of the past 70 fiscal years? This notable fact was listed under the “Highlight” section of the Monthly Treasury Statement for receipts and outlays...
Have You Ever Raided Your Retirement Account?
Did Santa Claus come early this year? After hitting lows for the year in early October, the stock market had a very pleasing bear market rally. For the months of October and November, the S&P 500 bounced up over 13%. So far, December has been much less satisfying....