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Everyone Loves A Generous Government Until They Have To Pay For It

Everyone Loves A Generous Government Until They Have To Pay For It

Image Source: PexelsGovernments, like individuals, can spend liberally with great generosity, or they can be frugal. Everyone receiving government money loves the state’s free-spending generosity, as it is “free money” to the recipients. But there is no such thing as truly “free money,” a reality discussed by Niccolo Machiavelli in his classic work on leadership and statecraft, The […]
Four Year-End Musings On The Fed, Groupthink, Inflation, And The Magnificent Seven

Four Year-End Musings On The Fed, Groupthink, Inflation, And The Magnificent Seven

Image source: WikipediaWhen a group of individuals inside the Beltway enthusiastically agree, we who live in the real world should pause. Since I began writing this piece (Okay, okay. Christmas shopping took a bite out of my time), the Fed Chairman held his press conference where the market heard a DOVISH pivot and rallied hard.Then the […]
Lagging Indicator Vs Leading Indicator: Decoding The Market’s Narrative

Lagging Indicator Vs Leading Indicator: Decoding The Market’s Narrative

Image Source: PexelsThe world of economics and finance is filled with jargon and complex concepts, but few are as intriguing and vital as the dichotomy between lagging and leading indicators. These two indicators are crucial in predicting economic trends and market movements. Understanding the difference between a lagging indicator and a leading indicator can provide investors […]
Israel Says Army Will Soon End Ground Operation In ‘3rd Phase Of War’

Israel Says Army Will Soon End Ground Operation In ‘3rd Phase Of War’

Image Source: UnsplashIsrael’s Broadcasting Authority on Saturday reported that the Netanyahu government is planning to switch to a new phase of the war, but gave a vague timeline which indicated this change will only happen in the coming weeks, if at all. Infantry troops will be withdrawn, and Israeli forces will continue focusing on heavy aerial […]
Pick These 4 Stocks With Solid Interest Coverage Ratio

Pick These 4 Stocks With Solid Interest Coverage Ratio

Image Source: UnsplashAn ill-informed investor can lose cash if he wagers on a stock only on the basis of the numbers flashing on a real-time stock screen. A critical analysis of a company’s financial background is always required for a better investment decision, especially at a time when the stock market is juggling myriad issues.Often, investors […]
Toilet Paper And Cars, Will Amazon Succeed At Selling Both? We Will Soon Find Out.

Toilet Paper And Cars, Will Amazon Succeed At Selling Both? We Will Soon Find Out.

Image Source: DepositPhotosAmazon and Hyundai launch a broad, strategic partnership—including vehicle sales on Amazon.com in 2024. New Strategic PartnershipLast month, Amazon announced a New Strategic Partnership with Hyundai. In 2024, auto dealers for the first time will be able to sell vehicles in Amazon’s U.S. store, and Hyundai will be the first brand available for customers to […]
Stocks Up Bonds Down

Stocks Up Bonds Down

Image Source: DepositPhotosFall is one of my favorite times of the year. The temperatures move down to comfortable from the high temperatures of summer. Football season is in full swing, the leaves in the mountains are spectacular, and hunting season is here. That is the good news!The less desirable part of Fall is that it […]
3 Worst Performing Dow Jones Stocks In 2023

3 Worst Performing Dow Jones Stocks In 2023

After a challenging and volatile year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) will probably finish 2023 with a positive return. The index has climbed about 13%, and much of the return has occurred in the past few months. This will be the fourth positive return in the last five years, with 2022 the only down […]
The Role Of Scholarships And Grants In Financing Education

The Role Of Scholarships And Grants In Financing Education

Image Source: DepositPhotosApplying for scholarships and grants helps students pay for college. In some situations, these awards allow people to obtain a degree they wouldn’t be able to otherwise. Students who apply for various awards often find they help cover the costs of other college-related expenses.  Here’s a closer look at today’s college tuition, the importance […]
Bristol-Myers Buying Karuna Signals A Biotech Boom Ahead: Jefferies

Bristol-Myers Buying Karuna Signals A Biotech Boom Ahead: Jefferies

Image Source: DepositPhotosKaruna Therapeutics Inc (KRTX) ended nearly 50% up on Friday after Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) said it will buy the biopharmaceutical firm for $14 billion. Analyst shares his view on biotech stocksThe all-cash transaction values each share of Karuna Therapeutics at $330 and helps Bristol-Myers expand its footprint in neurological and psychiatric conditions.KarXT – […]