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Caring About The Distant Future And Past: Social Discount Rates

Caring About The Distant Future And Past: Social Discount Rates

Photo by Steven Ramon on Unsplash When thinking about converting values from the distant past or the distant future to the present, the actual values themselves are often considerably less important than what is called the “discount rate”–that is, the annual percentage rate at which you do the conversion from past or future to the present. An example […]
Ranked: Gen Z’s Favorite Brands In 2023 
                    
One Company Tops Gen Z’s Favorite Brands
What’s Next for the Top Brands?

Ranked: Gen Z’s Favorite Brands In 2023 One Company Tops Gen Z’s Favorite Brands What’s Next for the Top Brands?

People have a lot of choice when it comes to shopping brands, but Gen Z’s favorite brands may surprise you.From leisure to luxury brands, and from sporty to socially conscious (or both), a variety of brands have become more readily available thanks to online shopping. But trends, especially for younger people, remain king.What brands do […]
A November To Remember While Recession Warnings Persist

A November To Remember While Recession Warnings Persist

Image Source: DepositPhotosDespite all the negative-to-flat market expectations from Wall Street specialists and other pundits that frequent CNBC for 2023, the recession they feared did not manifest itself, soft landing or otherwise. The economy continued to be strong enough to avoid negative GDP growth. S&P 500 Index ETFs, including SPLG, continue to outperform other broad-based benchmark ETFs […]
General Motors Cruise To Lay Off 24% Of Its Workforce

General Motors Cruise To Lay Off 24% Of Its Workforce

Image Source: DepositPhotosReportedly, General Motors Company’s (GM) Cruise will reduce its workforce by 24%, mainly in commercial operations and related corporate functions. Before announcing the layoff, Cruise had 3,800 employees. The affected employees will receive their pay checks till Feb 12, 2023. They will also receive an additional eight weeks of salary plus tenure-based severance.Cruise […]
ETF Review Part 3 – Saturday, December 16

ETF Review Part 3 – Saturday, December 16

 Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Tim Knight examines a variety of ETFs, sharing his most recent insights on each.Video Source: 00:07:57More By This Author:ETF Review Part 2 – Saturday, December 16ETF Review For Saturday, December 16Fighting Big Oil
Fed In Damage Control Mode?

Fed In Damage Control Mode?

Image Source: DepositPhotosThe Fed went into damage control mode on Friday.Video Length: 00:01:00 More By This Author:Did The Fed Make A Massive Blunder Or A Strategic Bluff Stocks Ascend To The Summit Ahead Of December OPEXStocks Reach Overbought Levels Ahead Of The Fed
AskSlim Market Week – Saturday, Dec. 16

AskSlim Market Week – Saturday, Dec. 16

The markets in general; S&P specifics; commodities especially GSG; the gaming sector; more.  More By This Author:AskSlim Market Week – Saturday, December 8 AskSlim Market Week – Friday, Dec. 1 AskSlim Market Week – Friday, Nov. 24
ARKK ETF Has Beaten QQQ In 2023 But I’m Not Buying

ARKK ETF Has Beaten QQQ In 2023 But I’m Not Buying

Cathie Wood’s flagship Ark Innovation Fund (ARKK) is one of the best-performing ETFs in 2023. Up by over 70%, the fund has outperformed the blue-chip Invesco QQQ fund, which is up by 52.52%. QQQ tracks the Nasdaq 100 index. Why ARKK ETF jumpedThe Ark Innovation Fund has done well in 2022, helped by the ongoing technology rally. It […]
ETF Review Part 2 – Saturday, December 16

ETF Review Part 2 – Saturday, December 16

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Tim Knight examines a variety of ETFs, sharing his most recent insights on each.Video Length: 00:11:27 More By This Author:ETF Review For Saturday, December 16Fighting Big OilEtsy Responds To Growing E-Commerce Competition With Staff Reduction
USD/JPY Weekly Forecast: Fed-BoJ Divergence Leads Sellers

USD/JPY Weekly Forecast: Fed-BoJ Divergence Leads Sellers

In the USD/JPY weekly forecast, the winds of change are steering towards a bearish outlook. This trend comes as the Federal Reserve’s policy takes a dovish turn while the BoJ’s outlook takes a slightly hawkish twist. Ups and downs of USD/JPYUSD/JPY ended the week in the red as the dollar weakened after the FOMC meeting. Moreover, inflation […]