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The E. Jean Carroll litigation is no longer just a civil court fight, it’s now feeding into new federal scrutiny over how outside funding was used to support the lawsuits. A DOJ probe is examining whether a Democratic-aligned nonprofit linked to Reid Hoffman improperly funded legal expenses tied to Carroll’s cases, raising questions about disclosure …
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces he would like to lower the speed limit to just 20mph on ALL STREETS in New York City A 20 mph speed limit would make it much easier to ticket everyone who drives a car all the time to pay for his socialist agenda Yes, this is real pic.twitter.com/71PJVp6dsA — Wall …
Look at the Mag7 drawdown from highs: • Microsoft: -28% (Bear Market)• Amazon: -21% (Bear Market)• Meta: -19%• Tesla: -17%• Google: -13%• Nvidia: -12%• Apple: -9% These 7 stocks make up 33% of the entire S&P 500. Yet, the S&P 500 is down less than 2%. We are… — CooperBaggs 💰🍞 (@edgaralandough) February 20, 2026 …
Institutional investors are all in on tech, retail is buying 3 billion dollars a day, and real estate is frozen. This is more than a bubble, it’s a pressure cooker ready to blow. Well – let me man-splain it "Recession coming" And this at a time where we have the largest Bubble ever. 226% Market …
Sandeep Jauhar, cardiologist and New York Times opinion writer, argues that in order to increase donor organs, “we should expand the definition of death.” Death is not simply a biological fact, but it's also a complex social choice. We should expand the definition of death. It will actually save lives. Read the op-ed I wrote …
The Colorado legislature is close to final passage of Senate Bill 25-003, to impose one of the most restrictive licensing systems in the nation on many, but not all firearms. Legislators and the public should understand that the bill would apply to all semiautomatic centerfire handguns. The kinds of handguns that Coloradans typically choose—from companies …
The BRICS Pay card demo was recently showcased at the BRICS working groups meeting at the World Trade Center in Moscow, marking a significant step towards creating an alternative payment system. The card, pre-loaded with 500 rubles, is already functional for purchases at select locations within the center. This demo hints at the broader ambitions …
The precipitous decline in the value of a prominent Class A office tower, 750 Lexington in NYC, sends shockwaves through the commercial real estate sector, with Morningstar reporting an alarming 83% decrease in valuation since 2015. The transfer of a $130M loan tied to the building into special servicing due to default further exacerbates concerns …
Insiders have been dumping shares heavily over the last 60 days pic.twitter.com/KrT0SyQgQm — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 3, 2024 As the storm clouds gather on the horizon, a chilling revelation strikes fear into the hearts of investors: insiders are fleeing the market en masse, signaling a looming crisis. Over the past 60 days, insiders …
"I think over the next few years, the entire political class is going to find out what happens when you ignore the one third of this country getting screwed over by a housing system that funnels billions of dollars into the people that don't need it right now" He's not wrong. https://t.co/QdSMdpasBg — Tarric Brooker …
The commercial real estate market is facing a dire situation, with reports suggesting a staggering loss of 50-60% of its value. This alarming depreciation, however, may just be the tip of the iceberg. As the industry grapples with this significant downturn, questions arise about the potential impact on Wall Street and the resilience of financial …
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by DesmondMilesDan BIS today came out with a new narrative. It’s the EMs that will suffer most from debt rollover. And then Bofa came up with a research piece that shows SPX500 debt maturing in manageable term but no Russell. Meaning if rate cuts do happen russell and EMs will benefit the most atleast in …
The situation in the Middle East is becoming increasingly complex and sensitive. There are concerns about the escalating conflict in the region, and some experts, like Colonel McGregor, warn of potential consequences if the situation continues to escalate. State Department spokesperson Matt Miller said that “we take a number of factors into consideration when making …
https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1717585214904418362 PetroChina Completes First International Crude Oil Trade in Digital Yuan: Report Chinese oil and gas company PetroChina (0857) has completed the first international crude oil trade using the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-CNY, China Daily reported on Saturday. PetroChina bought 1 million barrels of crude oil settled in e-CNY, or …