“…those who hung in there through so many years of infuriation and negativity will be rewarded by…” Remarks by Bill Murphy of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA) First of all, it is my pleasure to salute Brien Lundin for pulling off this conference. Considering the Covid mess, floods, turbulent storms, and timing decisions, it
Crypto markets are in an absolute state of euphoria after Bitcoin (BTC) caught a bid and hit a new all-time high at $67,000. Bitcoin’s surge to $67,000 also helped to spark double-digit gains for multiple altcoins as the age-old adage of a rising tide lifting all boats appears to be in full effect. Top 7
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Real estate development (aka property development) is the process of building new structures and modifying existing ones to increase the property’s value. In general, that means developing the property into commercial or residential buildings—ranging from apartment complexes and multi-family homes to restaurants, offices, and retail spaces. Developers handle the project from start to finish: They
Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones told CNBC on Wednesday he views cryptocurrencies right now as a better hedge against inflation than gold. “It would be my preferred one over gold at the moment,” Jones said in a “Squawk Box” interview. He added, “Clearly, there’s a place for crypto. Clearly, it’s winning the race against gold
Biogen has reported third-quarter sales of just $300,000 for its controversial new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, falling far short of analysts’ expectation of $10m, as the company insists it still believes in the long-term potential of the treatment. The drug, which costs $56,000 per patient per year, was approved by US regulators in June, becoming the
The beauty industry loves a buzzword, especially one where the meaning is slightly up for interpretation. And none is more confusing than “cruelty-free”: does it mean a finished product hasn’t been tested on animals, or that no part of the development process involved animals? Is a cruelty-free product also vegan? And why, even when you’re shopping domestically,
Money managers are hiking bets on the great inflation trade of 2021, as the biggest risk to price stability in more than a decade rocks corporate boardrooms and Wall Street trading floors. With supply chains and labor markets tightening anew, the latest Bank of America survey shows investors have rarely been this overweight in assets
In this article WDFC NFLX VZ WGO BIIB A customer enters a Verizon store in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Anthem (ANTM) — The health insurer reported adjusted quarterly profit of $6.79 per share, beating the $6.37 per
Sharing is Caring! by John Ward “I say – what fun!” Rosie Winterton (above) is a Commons Deputy Speaker, and a member of the Labour Party. She is also a smug idiot who thinks that renewing the Coronavirus rule by decree laws without even bothering to have a vote is a subject for amusement. She’s
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A good relationship with a tenant can mean the prevention of problems down the line. However, the opposite is also true. If you have a poor relationship with your tenant(s), you can face overwhelming trouble as they navigate their agreement with you. While you don’t want to be a pushover and hurt yourself financially, you
A sign is posted in front of a home for sale on September 28, 2021 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Climbing mortgage interest rates caused another drop in mortgage demand for both refinances and home purchases. Total application volume fell 6.3% last week compared with the previous week, according to the
The spot price of bitcoin smashed through the leading crypto asset’s all-time high (ATH) surpassing $66,000 per unit after the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) was launched in the United States. The last time bitcoin touched an ATH six months ago on April 14, 2021, the price tapped $64,804 per unit. Bitcoin Records New All-Time
Asia Aviation—the operator of Thailand’s Thai AirAsia—will raise as much as 17.9 billion baht ($536 million) to boost the group’s finances and help revive the loss-making airline that’s been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Through a private placement, Asia Aviation will sell 7.8 billion baht of shares to Malaysian tycoon Tony Fernandes’ AirAsia Group,
More than 18 months into the pandemic, COVID-19 still reigns as the most pressing concern for California issuers. During a panel discussion Tuesday at The Bond Buyer’s California Public Finance virtual conference, every discussion involved the pandemic in some way. Though federal stimulus money helped California issuers avoid some of the worst budgetary ramifications of
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Publicly, they’re still trying to put a happy face on things, but privately, administration officials are really freaking out… by Michael Snyder of The Economic Collapse Blog It is the month of October, and right now many Americans are more scared by the state of our national supply chains than by anything else. Some of
As a result of El Salvador’s mainstream Bitcoin (BTC) adoption, Volaris El Salvador, a local subsidiary of budget Mexican airline Volaris, will accept Bitcoin as payment. The Bitcoin move comes a month after Salvadoran aviation authorities gave Volaris’s local subsidiary permission to operate in the country. Salvadoran President Niyab Bukele took to Twitter to announce
Travel restrictions and Covid-19 As of October 2021 travel to Australia remains restricted by the Australian government due to the pandemic. Check on current restrictions before booking travel. Ah, Australia. A fascinating country of contrasts with cosmopolitan cities and snow-capped mountains, dramatic beaches and the desert-like outback. Most travelers find that it’s well worth the 20-or-so-hour
Jack Ma is holidaying in Spain, according to two people familiar with his travel plans, marking the Chinese internet tycoon’s first confirmed trip outside China since he ran afoul of the country’s financial regulators late last year. The Hong Kong-traded shares of Alibaba, Ma’s ecommerce group, rose as much as 9.2 per cent on Wednesday
Burberry has poached Jonathan Akeroyd from Milan-based Gianni Versace to take over from Marco Gobbetti as its chief executive. Akeroyd, who has been chief executive at the Italian fashion house since June 2016, reorganised Gianni Versace, accelerating its growth during his five-year tenure. Before that he led Alexander McQueen for 12 years, leading a turnround
Financial advisors and wealth management firms concerned that the Biden Administration will trash the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest immediately can rest a bit more easily. At a panel held Oct. 19 by the New York University School of Law’s Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement, SEC Chair Gary Gensler promised vigorous enforcement of the existing
In a report issued on October 18, James Lee from Mizuho Securities maintained a Buy rating on Amazon (AMZN – Research Report), with a price target of $4100.00. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $3444.15. According to TipRanks.com, Lee is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 16.2% and a 70.0% success rate.
In this article ULTA BITO PG Fans gather at local Ulta Beauty in Houston to greet Kylie Jenner at the launch of her cosmetics line on November 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Rick Kern | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ulta — Shares of the cosmetics store dropped more
Sharing is Caring! by Charles Hugh-Smith As for all those automated systems we have to navigate–do any of them work so well that those profiting from them actually use them? Of course not. In Marc Andreessen’s memorable phrase, “software is eating the world.” Unfortunately, it now has indigestion. Software is running into limits that (non-engineer) promoters either deny
“It’s our conviction that games will shape the future. We believe that the biggest opportunities in games will converge into Web 3 (P2E [play-to-earn]/NFTs), and consumer categories like education, fitness, personal finance and more. It will be built for the gaming-natives who not only grew up with games such as Roblox and RuneScape, but also
The pandemic has impacted how and where we’ve been enjoying our favorite beverages, shifting from coffee houses to our houses, for example, and spurring the trend of entertaining close friends and family in our indoor and outdoor living spaces. This is contributing to the recent burst of residential remodeling activity, with home beverage centers being
Billionaire Peter Thiel, PayPal co-founder and chairman of Palantir Technologies, during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2019. Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images Peter Thiel’s proposed luxury lodge on New Zealand’s South Island has been criticized by a local environmental group who believe it is “inappropriate” for the natural landscape. The PayPal
Circle announced today the launch of its trademark stablecoin USDC on top of the Hedera network. This action is part of the multichain commitment that Circle announced earlier this year, with the objective of further expanding the reach of the currency in the cryptocurrency market. With the addition of USDC as the first stablecoin in