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It’s concerning that insurance companies now have significant exposure to private credit based on questionable ratings Better systemic bank exposure, but still not great — Illiquid Insights (@IlliquidInsight) November 19, 2025 U.S. Insurers Are Binging on Private Credit, Moody’s Says A handful of insurers are buying much of the investments, which are hard to trade …
Yikes. Rallies under the 200d are questionable at best! https://t.co/2krFI2teyz — tom 🖍 (@tomthetrader1) April 30, 2025 7% DOWN Day coming, just got the feeling. $SPY $QQQ https://t.co/aAOBRzTXJf — The Rock Trading Group (@The_RockTrading) April 29, 2025
Plastic!! Snipped 1. Plastic Rice What It Is: Fake rice made from a combination of potato, sweet potato, and plastic resin. Why It’s Dangerous: Consuming plastic can lead to digestive issues and long-term health problems. 2. Pesticide-Laden Apples What It Is: Apples from China are often treated with excessive pesticides to keep them looking fresh. …
Remember all the bulls earlier this year getting excited that the rally was broadening out beyond the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, and how wider gains were a sign that the market’s rise was sustainable? Not so much. This month, as indexes hit fresh records, just four giant technology stocks added more market value than the rest …
In a concerning trend, the financial advice landscape on CNBC has taken a speculative turn that many find alarming. The mantra of “Buy now, refinance later” is being propagated, raising eyebrows as experts caution against such advice, especially if interest rates don’t fall low enough for a successful refinancing. The desperation to pump and speculate …