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Advanced Micro Devices reported first-quarter earnings Tuesday that topped expectations, while the company’s revenue forecast also exceeded estimates as demand soars for chips to power artificial intelligence workloads. The stock ripped 20% higher in premarket trading on Wednesday. Here’s how the chipmaker did versus LSEG consensus estimates for the quarter ended in March: EPS: $1.37 vs. $1.29 …
Apple is pulling a classic “stealth hike” to protect their 48% margins, and the market is just starting to wake up to the trick. Yesterday’s guidance of 14-17% revenue growth looked like a miracle given the 9% consensus, but the math didn’t add up until the Mac Mini update dropped. By killing off the $599 …
She already caved on his other dumb proposal to increase taxes on second homes. Wealth is already streaming out of the state. I guess she is trying to prevent a stampede, but I don’t think it will change the ultimate outcome. NYC Mayor Mamdani’s latest pitch to tax the rich “not happening,” Gov. Kathy Hochul …
Come again? This FBI and DOJ with our DHS partners drafted and executed every search warrant today. But go ahead and take credit for our work while we smoke out the fraud plaguing Minnesota under your governorship. https://t.co/HczInx5sZm — FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) April 28, 2026 pic.twitter.com/S4o1ptjy8q — Pocahontas (@pocahontasdpt3) April 28, 2026
The United States has set two conditions for renewing talks with Iran in Pakistan. The first is the full and unrestricted reopening of the Strait of Hormuz before the talks begin. The second is agreement by all senior regime officials to any understandings reached in Islamabad. That is according to two diplomatic sources familiar with …
Tucker Carlson hints that the first assassination attempt on President Trump was planned and covered up by Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu. Citing Joe Kent, Tucker says the investigation into that assassination attempt was immediately closed before any foreign involvement could be uncovered. Tucker also says “good guys” in the government are secretly fighting Israel but …
Americans aren’t getting laid off. And they’re not quitting. They’re simply just not getting hired, and the numbers haven’t been this bad since the pandemic closed the economy by force. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday the hiring rate fell to 3.1% in February, with just 4.8 million hires, the lowest since April …
🇬🇧🇺🇸 | Keir Starmer pushes back on Donald Trump 'trying to drag the UK into the war' with Iran: "I'm the British prime minister and I act in the British national interest… I don't think it's in our national interest to get dragged into this war." pic.twitter.com/9gOaRsO63q — ʜᴇʀQʟᴇs ᴇɴɢ (@Herqles_eng) March 28, 2026
IRAN RESPONDS TO U.S. 15‑POINT PROPOSAL ➡ Iran has received the U.S. 15‑point ceasefire proposal via Pakistan. ➡ Tehran’s initial reply is cautious — described as “not positive” but no formal acceptance or rejection yet. ➡ State‑aligned sources describe the proposal as “maximalist” and “unreasonable.” ➡ White House says diplomacy continues, downplaying reports of flat …
The Trump administration has now temporarily allowed Russian oil already at sea to be sold, freeing roughly 100–128 million barrels into the market. Oil had surged past $100 per barrel in the past week because of disruptions from the Iran war, blocked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on tankers. The move may …
https://twitter.com/NewsAlgebraIND/status/2028817257393266739 BREAKING: China tells Israel Beijing opposes strikes on Iran, state media reports — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 3, 2026 Oh look, China finally woke up *CHINA GAS BUYERS SAY BEIJING PUSHING TEHRAN TO KEEP HORMUZ OPEN https://t.co/DiyJLDW62W — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 3, 2026 JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇮🇷 China pushes Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, …
Officials in the Swiss canton of Zurich are backing a proposal that would mandate tolerance of so-called “assisted suicide” across retirement and nursing homes, according to reporting from Swissinfo. https://t.co/yBFqD95IID — “Sudden And Unexpected” (@toobaffled) February 15, 2026 Switzerland’s largest city is advancing a policy that would require hospitals and retirement homes to begin facilitating …
California will be bankrupt by 2030. If you’re expecting a state pension, it is at risk. If you don’t believe it, check Grok or Gemini and explore how California politicians changed the reporting rules on your pension so they could hide how underwater it is. The middle class citizens of California will soon be asked …
France is rushing to avoid a shutdown like the one in the U.S. Macron’s emergency bill is a temporary fix as budget talks fell apart and parliament remains divided. France’s fractured parliament is debating an emergency bill Tuesday designed to prevent a U.S.-style government shutdown next week, after negotiations on a 2026 budget collapsed. Read …
This is how private ownership disappears, one policy at a time. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to buy up homes on the private market, creating "city communes" to house residents pic.twitter.com/pPaevVzbYa — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) November 8, 2025 The initiative is part of Mamdani’s $100 billion “Housing By and For New York” plan, which includes: …
France is staring at a fiscal standoff that feels less like governance and more like extortion. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been told he cannot pass a budget or even remain in office without Socialist backing. Their price is blunt: a new “Zucman tax,” two percent annually on assets above one hundred million euros Reuters. …
Get ready for Gideon, an AI surveillance system pitched by its former IDF developer as a “pre-crime” tool to prevent school shootings by scanning online behavior and flagging potential threats in real time. Guest host Misty Winston and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger criticize Gideon, not only for its ties to Israeli intelligence, Palantir engineers, and …
Trump has bought at least $103.7 million in bonds while in office, including debt from Meta, Qualcomm, Home Depot, and T-Mobile, according to a White House disclosure dated August 12, 2025: “Trump reported no sales.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/trump-embarks-on-104-million-bond-buying-spree-while-in-office/ar-AA1KPNzK 👀 pic.twitter.com/lQtyLDsbQ3 — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) August 20, 2025 Unlike every modern president before him, Trump didn’t divest …
NYT wants to erase the Constitution and start over. Democrats are moving to dismantle every check on power. The Supreme Court is the next target. This is not reform, it is demolition. At this pace, they may as well replace Congress with a Slack channel. “Donald Trump’s election shows not just that American democracy is …
Trump’s second-term data purge didn’t stop with the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In August 2025, he told the Congressional Budget Office to do a “methodology review,” which led three senior analysts to quit. Memos inside the CBO show the aim was to make deficit numbers match White House growth claims. At the same time, the …
The U.S. Treasury just tried to borrow $42 billion in a 10-year auction. The auction tailed. Demand was soft. Foreign banks didn’t show. The bonds cleared at 4.255%, nearly 0.01% above trader expectations. https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-08-06-2025/card/treasury-yields-extend-rise-after-lackluster-10-year-note-auction-HTBkouvfXmDCyCkNft6O 🚨The U.S. just tried to borrow $42B in a 10-year auction. The auction tailed, demand tanked, and even foreign banks stepped …
Sen. Ron Wyden alleged the Justice Department is concealing detailed Epstein records. Senator Ron Wyden says investigators found Trump’s administration held records of 4,725 Epstein-linked wire transfers totaling ~$1.1B through one bank, plus millions via others. He claims Trump officials ignored this evidence, including Russian bank ties, refusing to act. pic.twitter.com/JrOWOWxE6i — The Intellectualist (@highbrow_nobrow) July …
Trump made a bold tax pitch during a meeting with the Philippine president. He proposed no federal tax on profits from selling a primary residence. The idea mirrors a bill introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the No Tax on Home Sales Act. Details are scarce but the effects are clear. Currently, single filers …
Thomas Massie is done waiting. On July 15, he filed a discharge petition to force a floor vote on full release of the Epstein files. The resolution cuts around House leadership. If 218 members sign, the vote becomes automatic. Right now, only 16 names are on the list. Just 16. Polling from July shows 79% …
Even the worst performers are flying while market enters danger zone. Even Money-Losing Stocks are blasting 🚨 Goldman Sachs Non-Profitable Tech Index has soared 66% since the April low 👀 pic.twitter.com/D51qBKHeO7 — Barchart (@Barchart) July 20, 2025 The S&P 500's CAPE Ratio is about to cross above 38 for the 3rd time in history, now …
Trump publicly saying US China has reached a deal and China will send as much rare earth as needed to US 1. China never confirmed that, only stated more details of the principle of agreement framework has been identified and China will approve “Qualified” applications according to the law (no military use rare earth has …
Senators are demanding answers on inflation, pressing Federal Reserve officials for clarity on economic data that has shown unexpected volatility in recent months. The latest Consumer Price Index report revealed inflation ticked lower to 2.9%, but economists warn that tariffs and supply chain disruptions could push prices higher again. Scott Bessent is emerging as a …
Japan’s debt crisis is growing. The Bank of Japan now holds 52% of its government bonds, a massive stake that has reshaped the financial system. This isn’t just policy—it’s a structural shift that has squeezed private investors out of the market, creating risks for long-term stability. Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato is now pushing for greater …
The numbers are staggering:— Microsoft: Paid extra $4.8 BILLION in taxes, fired 16,000+ workers— Meta: Cut 21,000 employees (25% of workforce) after "material" tax increases— Amazon: 27,000 layoffs concentrated in R&D teams— Google: 12,000 cuts despite record profits 2/4 — Deedy (@deedydas) June 8, 2025 Tech companies are now incentivized to— Hire more offshore, taking …
Mars Inc. has officially removed titanium dioxide from Skittles, marking a significant shift in food safety standards. The decision follows years of scrutiny over the additive, which has been used to whiten foods, enhance colors, and give candy a glossy appearance. The move comes after mounting pressure from consumer advocacy groups and renewed attention from …