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Tariffs now acting like massive tax hike, 17.5% blended rate begins crushing consumer, business margins; Nearly 160 companies will lay off employees throughout June

June 2, 2025 12:20 pm

After months of speculation about what duties will be implemented, we are finally starting to fully see the impact of tariff policies in the government cashflows data. Today the blended rate stands at around ~17.5%. pic.twitter.com/94MZRJOiFj — Bob Elliott (@BobEUnlimited) June 2, 2025 The treasury daily statement gives insight into the duties collected in pretty …

To the BTC holders out there that are curious as to why, for the first time ever, a companies stock dipped after announcing Bitcoin investment

May 30, 2025 4:11 pmMay 30, 2025 9:31 am

To the BTC holders out there that are curious as to why, for the first time ever, a companies stock dipped after announcing Bitcoin investment byu/welp007 inSuperstonk BTC holders are getting their eyes opened to the reality that when GameStop has good news that abusive short sellers use it as an “opportunity” to push price …

Microsoft Recall sparks privacy backlash, companies move to block Windows 11 tracking

May 26, 2025 9:02 pm

Microsoft’s Recall feature on Windows 11 is raising serious concerns about privacy and security. The tool automatically captures and stores screenshots every three seconds, creating a searchable database of user activity. Cybersecurity experts warn that this feature could expose sensitive information, including financial records, medical details, passwords, emails, and video calls. Users must ask themselves …

Yemen imposes naval blockade on Haifa, shipping companies warned

May 20, 2025 9:18 am

After imposing a naval blockade on the port of Eilat and an air blockade of Ben Gurion Airport, Yemen announced that from now on no ships will have the right to enter the port of Haifa. pic.twitter.com/wxhiYmYACu — Sprinter Press (@SprinterPress) May 19, 2025 The Yemeni Armed Forces, led by AnsarAllah, have escalated their military …

So companies are essentially eating these tariffs because they can’t pass the cost onto the consumer anymore. They are tapped out. Can’t wait to see earnings next quarter

May 16, 2025 9:41 am

I read about this yesterday. So companies are essentially eating these tariffs because they can’t pass the cost onto the consumer anymore. They are tapped out. Can’t wait to see earnings next quarter 💀 https://t.co/Vi0ML0ILAZ — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) May 16, 2025 Downward earnings revisions suggest that the #Fed should be cutting #rates.h/t @thedailyshot pic.twitter.com/oNAcrnnpov …

Tariffs don’t move in one direction. They loop. Hidden 40 percent tariff hits American companies twice

May 12, 2025 11:19 am

Before the trade war began, American companies sending goods to China paid nothing in tariffs. That was the status quo. Zero tax. A smooth transaction from the U.S. to China. But that clean slate is long gone. Now, any American product sent to China carries a ten percent tax. That includes not just finished goods …

New York, Philly manufacturing prices jump signaling higher inflation ahead, companies planning to pass cost increases to consumers

May 6, 2025 3:28 pm

Leading indicators suggest inflation is set to rebound: The index of prices paid by New York manufacturers jumped to 51 points in April, the highest since August 2022. At the same time, the Philadelphia manufacturing prices paid index rose to 51 points, the highest since July 2022. All while the Dallas and Kansas manufacturing prices …

This is why the Dow could crash before the Nasdaq. Consumers are broke while giant tech companies are loaded with cash.

May 4, 2025 10:26 am

🇺🇸 US savings rate 3.9% In Global Financial Crisis and Great Depression territory! Chart: @AugurInfinity pic.twitter.com/RehJc1YLSR — Alex Joosten (@joosteninvestor) May 4, 2025 Time it’d take them to run out of cash if they spent $1 million a day: Berkshire Hathaway: 951 years Apple: 364 years Alphabet: 261 years Amazon: 259 years Microsoft: 218 years …

US lawmakers urge the SEC to delist Alibaba, $BABA, and other Chinese companies trading in the US

May 2, 2025 8:12 pm

(Reuters) – Two Republican lawmakers have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group, that they say have military links that put U.S. national security at risk, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The chair of the House China committee, John Moolenaar, and the chair of the Senate committee …

Small Cap Companies Bankruptcy Wave Going To Hit in 6-12 Months

May 2, 2025 2:40 pm

by kmmeow1 I personally believe that buying put options on small cap ETFs such as IWM & IJR are going to be more profitable than on SPY & QQQ. Why? Large companies have more ability to navigate the complex supply chain issue. Plus, giant firms like Apple and Amazon can afford to ask for favors …

DownDetector shows a massive spike in outages reported among all major payment processors, banks, and card companies…

April 30, 2025 7:48 pm

🇺🇸⚡️- DownDetector shows a massive spike in outages reported among all major payment processors, banks, and card companies, including Visa, Wells Fargo, First National Bank, Discover, CashApp, and more. https://t.co/aFBawTDo2H pic.twitter.com/I6SR4QvZzO — Rerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts (@officialrnintel) April 30, 2025

96% of American toy companies are small and medium-sized. 45% to 46% predict they’ll go out of business in weeks or months due to Trump tariffs

April 27, 2025 6:19 pmApril 27, 2025 9:11 am

The Toy Association provided insight into the effects of tariffs on the industry through a survey that asked more than 400 member companies to assess the potential business impact of the 145% tariffs on Chinese toy imports. The report revealed that 96% of American toy companies are small and medium-sized and that 45% to 46% …

U.S. Companies are declaring bankruptcy at the fastest pace in 15 years, per S&P Global

April 24, 2025 9:33 pm

h/t Boo_Randy_II

Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Reports Tech-Driven Loss – See’s Great Long Term Success in American Companies

April 24, 2025 11:52 am

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-04-24/norway-s-sovereign-wealth-fund-reports-tech-driven-loss-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-24/norway-1-7-trillion-wealth-fund-reports-tech-stock-driven-loss?embedded-checkout=true World’s largest sovereign wealth fund reports $40 billion loss in first quarter on tech downturn Norges Bank Investment Management — the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world — on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of 415 billion kroner ($40 billion), citing weakness in the tech sector. “The quarter has been impacted by …

5 companies sue Trump over tariffs… California challenges White House over sweeping import tax move

April 16, 2025 9:54 am

5 Companies Sue Trump Over Tariffs https://t.co/tzc9mlHkrI — zerohedge (@zerohedge) April 15, 2025 Trump’s tariffs have injected a large measure of chaos into the markets – so much so that JPMorgan sees only four potential off-ramps to right the ship; (i) Series of Trade Deals – the key being that one or more need to …

Capital is rushing to the sidelines. Warren Buffett is sitting on enough cash to buy 476 companies in the S&P 500

April 14, 2025 9:26 pm

Capital is rushing to the sidelines: In March, hedge funds conducted their most aggressive selling of world stocks since 2013, according to Goldman Sachs data. Not even the 2020 pandemic saw such a sharp exposure reduction in global equities. This was particularly driven by… pic.twitter.com/6t3dsIPsh0 — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 14, 2025 Warren Buffett …

Madison Square Garden follows trend of companies fleeing Delaware for Nevada

April 8, 2025 8:56 pm

BREAKING🚨🇺🇸 Madison Square Garden Entertainment has Filed to LEAVE Delaware and Redomesticate in Nevada Another Day, Another Departure… pic.twitter.com/iMkdjuGuJc — Leave Delaware (@LeaveDelaware) April 7, 2025 More: “In the official proxy statement, reasons for leaving include more predictability and certainty in decision-making; and reducing the risk of opportunistic litigation against the Company, and its directors …

Cambodian factories of US companies will not return to US but move to low tariff regimes

April 8, 2025 7:46 pm

Cambodia is being hit with the biggest single nation tariff rate of all, at 49%. This has major implications for its factories, now in a fight to survive the next few months if the tariffs are implemented, as retail partners freeze orders. Its one million workers, many of whom are women at the low-end of …

Soda companies pay influencers $1,000 per post to lobby against SNAP soda ban—don’t fall for it.

March 22, 2025 9:15 pm

🚨 Large Soda Companies are paying “influencers” upwards of $1,000 PER POST to lobby against the SNAP (food stamp) soda ban Why? Because Coca-Cola and PepsiCo pull in over $5 BILLION each year off taxpayer-funded food stamps. DON’T FALL FOR IT. Big Soda is paying for these… https://t.co/CQmhSUR4oW pic.twitter.com/w9mTRbXZcs — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 22, …

70% of Chinese Public Companies Unprofitable, Yet GDP up 5%. Great Recession Begins

March 10, 2025 3:58 pm

“China’s GDP figures originate from annual targets, not end-of-year calculations.” “It’s just a number with no real feeling behind it. Even if they claim 10% growth, I couldn’t refute it.” “We all knew when the target was set last year that it would be 5%.” “These figures are no longer reliable.” “How can GDP grow …

Insurance Companies LOWBALL Damage to DENY 50% of Homeowners Claims!

February 27, 2025 8:53 pm

41% of companies worldwide plan to reduce workforces by 2030 due to AI, per CNN.

February 13, 2025 9:21 pm

Artificial intelligence is coming for your job: 41% of employers intend to downsize their workforce as AI automates certain tasks, a World Economic Forum survey showed Wednesday. Out of hundreds of large companies surveyed around the world, 77% also said they were planning to reskill and upskill their existing workers between 2025-2030 to better work …

Two of Canada’s fastest growing food companies are now planning to move their operations to the United States to avoid paying tarriffs.

February 3, 2025 12:18 pm

JUST IN: 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Canadian dollar falls to lowest level since 2003 following President Trump's new tariffs. pic.twitter.com/oYdSzfYjmp — Rome (@Rome_Colt45) February 2, 2025

Apple has bought back $673 billion in stock over the past 10 years, which is greater than the market cap of 488 companies in the S&P 500. $AAPL

February 3, 2025 12:09 pm

Apple has bought back $673 billion in stock over the past 10 years, which is greater than the market cap of 488 companies in the S&P 500. $AAPL byu/IAmNotAnEconomist inFluentInFinance

Warren Buffett loads up on companies that manage internet infrastructure.

January 13, 2025 10:01 pm

Why is Warren Buffet loading up on Sirius XM $SIRI satellite radio & VeriSign $VRSN which manages the security, stability, & resiliency of internet infrastructure, operating 2 of 3 internet root servers? 🤨 https://t.co/BKY7TjjrsD pic.twitter.com/IkS4zAEJKH — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) January 13, 2025 In an intriguing move that signals where one of the world’s most respected investors …

Europe prioritized security; America chose innovation, creating 9 trillion-dollar companies. Europe? Zero.

January 13, 2025 2:39 pm

First, let's look at the numbers: • US GDP: $25.5 trillion• EU GDP: $16.6 trillion But in 2008, they were nearly equal. What the hell happened over the past 16 years? It's simple: pic.twitter.com/rD29vS17Er — Ole Lehmann (@itsolelehmann) January 13, 2025 But it goes deeper than numbers… European talent is fleeing en masse. I see …

Board Certified Surgeon in Austin, Texas is whistleblower on US Health Insurance Companies

January 8, 2025 4:20 pm

Board Certified Surgeon in Austin, Texas is whistleblower on US Health Insurance Companies She was just PULLED OUT OF SURGERYwhile her patient was asleep and forced to speak with UnitedHealthcare who tries to cancel patients inpatient stay after surgery who has CANCER “It's… pic.twitter.com/2cf5qOWQYf — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) January 8, 2025

12 well-known companies that went bankrupt in 2024

January 7, 2025 9:07 pm

12 well-known companies that went bankrupt in 2024 byu/ChampionshipUsed9855 inu_ChampionshipUsed9855

The Fed lost control of the bond market, with Cryptos, MicroStrategy, and unprofitable companies still thriving. The 1920s saw the greatest stock rally, followed by the worst crash in history.

January 7, 2025 3:04 pm

This scenario isn’t just about market dynamics; it’s a warning sign. With the Fed seemingly powerless over the bond market, and with investments in everything from digital art to unprofitable tech ventures defying gravity, we might be in for a rude awakening, much like the one that followed the 1920s. Im just going to call …

China adds dozens of US Companies to it’s export control list and 10 to it’s Unreliable Entities List before tariff’s start

January 3, 2025 1:33 pm

China has imposed sanctions on 28 major US firms, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, banning the export of dual-use items to these companies. Beijing says the sanctions aim to “safeguard national security and interests and fulfil international obligations" 🇺🇸🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/jHEtN8sXhQ — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 3, 2025 China on Thursday said it was adding …