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by Intelligent-Bee3241 I have noticed a fair amount of recent posts of people being overly confident that a 2008 event can never repeat. Sure it may be less likely but I think we are all overly confident of safeguards. After the 2008 financial crisis, several regulations most notably Dodd Frank was passed. Though watered down, …
Hospitals Are Refusing to Do Surgeries Unless You Pay In Full First Heather Miconi has seven weeks to come up with $2,000 to pay for surgery her daughter needs to breathe more easily. Merritt Island Surgery Center in Merritt Island, Fla., billed Miconi in advance of the adenoid and tonsil surgery. If she can’t pay …
BofA Fund Manager Survey – Investors' exposure to China (%) pic.twitter.com/aimZGxnhhQ — Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT 🍖 (@MikeZaccardi) May 9, 2024 The EU Chamber of Commerce’s report reveals a dramatic decline in business sentiment among European firms in China, signaling a major shift in global investment patterns. This downturn underscores mounting concerns about China’s economic …
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is demanding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) hand over its communications involving Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New York Attorney General Leticia James, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Bailey alleges that there are suspicions of corruption within the DOJ, suggesting that it may be orchestrating illicit prosecutions …
Equinix’s recent financial report, following an “independent investigation” into alleged accounting manipulation, has raised significant concerns. Despite claiming exoneration, the investigation, led by the company’s own audit committee, lacks transparency and fails to address detailed evidence presented earlier. The company’s Q1 financials show suspicious anomalies, including minimal revenue growth paired with high spending on supposed …
Ah, behold the majestic dance of bureaucracy! So, let me get this straight: Californians are supposed to rejoice because they might save a few pennies running their air conditioners or charging their electric cars, but in exchange, they’ll get slapped with a hefty fixed monthly charge? Talk about robbing Peter to pay Paul! Key Points: …
This illustrates just how much the legacy media lies to the public! https://t.co/l6EAC7jdvl — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 9, 2024
Absolutely no justification for this nonsense. Get her out. And she was allowed to keep her job. Defence lawyer Joseph Markson is asking that Clarke, who has an otherwise unblemished record, be demoted to the rank of inspector for a year to 18 months and then automatically reinstated to superintendent. Prosecutor Scott Hutchison wants Clarke …
Coming to a country near you! Saudi Arabia is killing citizens who refuse to move out of the eviction path they are clearing for their futuristic city. this is the model for the rest of us, so pay attention. “Whoever continues to resist [eviction] should be killed, so it licensed the use of lethal force …
Anyone who buys a home in an HOA isn’t the brightest crayon in the box . It’s rare a homeowner wins against them. attorney will tell you this. Their contracts are iron clad. “My home was sold for $3.25 against my will even after I paid off $800 debt – I ended up with $10,000 …
A CARRINGTON-CLASS SUNSPOT: Sunspot AR3664 has grown so large, it now rivals the great Carrington sunspot of 1859. To illustrate their similarity, we’ve added Carrington’s famous sketch (to scale) to a NASA photo of today’s sun: Sprawling almost 200,000 km from end to end, AR3664 is 15 times wider than Earth. You can see it through …
December 2023: SOFTBANK IS THE BLACK SWAN https://t.co/vbF8lfTLt8 pic.twitter.com/7wUx9nlQKs — JustDario 🏊♂️ (@DarioCpx) December 4, 2023 Now: BREAKING: #softbank results have been POSTPONED to next week 👀 Either they needed more time to cook the numbers or their troubles are spiralling now 😬 Narrator: notice the “(plan)” in the expected timing now https://t.co/axry402XnY pic.twitter.com/4RpcNOEEhq — …
House Democrats unanimously pass a bill proposing representation for undocumented immigrants in Congress and the Electoral College. If the Senate approves the bill, areas with significant undocumented populations, including those under the Biden administration, could gain additional House seats and Electoral College votes. ALERT: House Dems just voted UNANIMOUSLY to give illegals representation in Congress …
After a brief pause, freight costs started to rise once again. This Shanghai indicator typically precedes the global container index, which I suspect it will also experience an uptick. Indeed, this development is poised to exacerbate inflationary pressures worldwide,… pic.twitter.com/4G6t0RZh1P — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) May 9, 2024 Last week the Fed announced more inflation. …
In the financial landscape of commercial real estate (CRE), looming debt obligations signal a potential crisis, with nearly $929 billion in commercial mortgage loans set to mature by the end of 2024. This staggering sum, outlined in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2023 Commercial Real Estate Survey, underscores the mounting pressure on America’s small- and …
Retail investors are pulling out of stocks amid signs of economic slowdown, reflecting a shift towards caution. Many are tapping into savings and reducing stock exposure, signaling a realization of economic challenges ahead. While some investors remain bullish, a majority are opting for safer options, avoiding unnecessary risks. This will either go higher, or explode …
Recent market trends, including declining oil prices and rolling Treasury yields, suggest a potential surge in the S&P 500, as observed historically. Bank of America specifically highlights the benign High Yield OAS (Option-Adjusted Spread) as a supporting factor for a summer rally. Furthermore, indications such as the VIX (Volatility Index) being rebuffed at its downtrend …
Judge Arthur Engoron, who ordered Donald Trump to pay a $454 million judgment, is under investigation for allegedly receiving unsolicited advice from a prominent real estate lawyer, Adam Leitman Bailey, prior to the ruling. Bailey claims he urged Engoron to “get it right” but denies any influence or connection to Trump’s cases. The New York …
People pay a premium for high end CPUs because they’re promised a certain level of performance. If users need to gimp the performance just to keep the the CPU stable then that’s grounds for a lawsuit… TL;DR: Intel CPUs are crashing due to silicon degradation caused by pushing them too hard to compete with AMD. …
CNN unleashes a blistering reality check on Biden, revealing that trust in Trump soars while the economy tanks. SAVAGE: CNN just aired the most brutal 2-minute takedown of Joe Biden’s Presidency during an interview with him as a reporter hurls rapid-fire reality checks to his FACE: "Voters trust Trump more on the economy." "Housing prices …
Looks like it’s gonna lead to a downturn in the next 2 years — master (@MASTERBTCLTC) May 8, 2024 ‘A crisis is about to happen’: $929 billion in commercial real estate debt is about to come due will America’s regional banks survive Entrepreneur Tom Ellsworth warns of an impending crisis in the U.S. banking system …
Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, If people have learned anything from the past few years of Ivy League elites and TV talking heads feeding them economic predictions, I hope they finally understand that the “experts” are usually wrong and that alternative analysts have a far better track record. Whenever establishment economists make a a …
What could be the trigger? What Caused The Black Monday Crash (1987): “Economic growth had slowed while inflation was rearing its head. The strong dollar was putting pressure on U.S. exports. The stock market and economy were diverging for the first time in the bull market, and, as a result, valuations climbed to excessive levels, …
US Consumer is in great Fucken shape bro pic.twitter.com/fUp6BbvBvw — Mr. Nice Guy (@financebro21) May 8, 2024 the stock is getting slayed https://t.co/SegvTm4MJn pic.twitter.com/XIvubC9pzS — Jack Farley (@JackFarley96) May 8, 2024 https://twitter.com/apex_simmaps/status/1788270933712781410 An analyst has identified a major issue in U.S. consumer spending: “phantom debt” from “buy now, pay later” platforms that goes unrecorded by …
Senators Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley, along with Representatives Ro Khanna and Rashida Tlaib, introduced a bill to wipe out $220 billion in medical debt for millions of Americans, erase it from credit reports, and curb future medical debt. The legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare costs, which have driven many into …
https://twitter.com/_/status/1787591439469412623 Families of the hostages set fires and close Begin Road in Tel Aviv in both directions, demanding Netanyahu to accept the exchange deal. Families of the hostages set fires and close Begin Road in Tel Aviv in both directions, demanding Netanyahu to accept the exchange deal. pic.twitter.com/rvPM2W2bdP — OSINTWarfare (@OSINTWarfare) May 6, 2024 Why …
The State of California is suing Rocklin Unified School District over its policy to notify parents when students request changes to their gender identity. Assemblymember Bill Aseley defends the district’s stance, emphasizing parental rights and the importance of fundamental rights. The policy, requiring parental notification for gender-related requests, faces opposition from California authorities, sparking debate …
Why We Are at the Start of a Multi-Year Gold Bull Market Long term indicators show gold is undervalued under the current circumstances and can easily double in price over the coming years.https://t.co/BLYkMxRbPn pic.twitter.com/boiJKoiH8y — Jan Nieuwenhuijs (@JanGold_) May 7, 2024 In the tumultuous landscape of today’s economy, gold stands as a beacon of stability …
In a recent report, Financial Advisor John Williams discussed the potential impact of a proposed multi-trillion dollar stimulus package on the US economy. Here’s what he said. Williams began by sharing the concerning trend of Americans accumulating significant credit card debt, which has reached an all-time high exceeding a trillion dollars. The proposed stimulus package …
