The Federal Reserve’s decision on whether to lower interest rates or leave them untouched will be made in a unique environment of uncertainty and speculation. Typically, the Fed is attempting to support full employment while keeping a lid on inflation. But changing the interest rate too early, too late, too much or not enough could […]
Rare earth metals are a group of 17 elements such as yttrium, lanthanum, and dysprosium which are indispensable for the modern economy. These metals are used for the production of many key high tech products such as computers, smart phones, as well as electric vehicles, washing machines, magnets and military equipment. In response to the […]
Ford Motor company is the second-largest American automaker. It’s sales slogan: “Ford Tough.” Unfortunately, Ford is having a very tough year. Electric cars and the advent of self-driving automation is incrementally erasing the combustion engine business model that lasted for well over a century. Fewer people are buying new cars, too, a trend analysts have begun […]
Warren Buffett, the iconic investor with a personal net worth of $84 billion, is a charitably social individual. For the last two decades, Buffett has entertained business lunches with strangers for the sake of worthy charities. The 20th annual “Power Lunch With Warren Buffett” just went to an anonymous bidder for $4,567,888. The charity lunch […]
The U.S. Federal Reserve released recently its second report on vulnerabilities to the U.S. financial system, citing rising levels of risky corporate debt one of its top concerns. The report identified several risks that could lead to financial instability. While the current, slow expansion is nearing an all-time record, a number of touchy factors could […]
Global levels of wealth inequality are higher than ever. Wealth has been concentrated among elite individuals and dynastic families by widely disproportionate levels for decades. Nevertheless, according to Gabriel Zucman, a University of California economics professor, socioeconomic data analyst, and expert on wealth inequality, the problem hasn’t been this bad for over a century. In […]
After Disney rolled out its digital streaming package, called Disney+, many investors started sounding the alarm bells for Netflix, the streaming pioneer and still reigning king of the hill. Once Disney announced the particulars for its new service, Netflix shares were off approximately 5% while Disney stock increased more than 10%. Netflix enjoyed a period […]
For much of the past decade income-oriented investors were lucky to get 1% on their money. Bank savings account paid almost nothing and CDs were barely any better. Yet with the recovery the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates steadily. Income now have more options available for higher yields. Here are five ways to generate […]
Tesla, the self-appointed visionary for the future of electric vehicles (EVs), has not been having a great year. Recent PR blunders and financial setbacks have taken the shine off the futuristic brand. CEO Elon Musk’s business leadership skills were put in the spotlight in a series of ill-advised and eccentric publicity stunts. Tesla stock fell by […]
While the S&P 500 has fully recovered from last October’s selloff and has reached record highs, its smaller counterpart, the Russell 2000 small cap index, remains almost 9% below its zenith from last August. Due to several factors, small caps may be poised to break out of their slump and recover lost ground. Here are […]
