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On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the latest tech news stories that made headlines. This week's handpicked topics include:   Trump aims to get rid of AI regulations in a push to win the AI race (The Decode) https://www.npr.org/2025/07/23/nx-s1-5213904/trump-ai-regulations https://www.csis.org/analysis/experts-react-unpacking-trump-administrations-plan-win-ai-race Pat speaks on Winning the AI Race Event and “Trump's AI Roadmap” (The Decode)   https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1947644571627757683 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1948044849858437209 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1948045885939531813 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1948063418696511930 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1948057960636158019 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1948059191182045549 https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1948116469612527820 Pat on Yahoo Finance breaking the event down https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1948547645011525860 https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/26/china-ai-action-plan.html US and EU clinch trade deal to avert prohibitive US tariffs, Trump says (The Decode)   https://www.reuters.com/business/us-eu-clinch-trade-deal-avert-prohibitive-us-tariffs-trump-says-2025-07-27/ https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1949535107288801287 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1949534884655145434 US, China hold new talks on tariff truce extension, easing path for Trump-Xi meeting (The Decode)   https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-china-hold-new-talks-tariff-truce-extension-easing-path-trump-xi-meeting-2025-07-28/ https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-us-extend-tariff-pause-sweden-talks-by-another-90-days-scmp-reports-2025-07-27/ Trump announces ‘massive trade' agreement with Japan (Bulls and Bears) https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/22/business/japan-trade-agreement-us Earnings Season (Bulls and Bears) Tesla Earnings https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-misses-on-q2-earnings-but-says-more-affordable-model-planned-for-2025-production-201633342.html https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1948525488936484961 IBM Q2 Earnings https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/23/ibm-q2-earnings-report-2025.html Alphabet Inc. - Q2 2025 https://finance.yahoo.com/video/alphabet-posts-q2-earnings-beat-201530698.html https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1947371163526570418 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1947724737813107160 T-Mobile US - Q2 2025 Earnings https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-mobile-dials-up-big-earnings-beat-as-it-bests-verizon-att-in-new-customers-201824624.html ServiceNow Q2 2025 https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/23/servicenow-now-q2-earnings-2025.html https://x.com/PatrickMoorhead/status/1947726458891141274 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1947712998501462422 Intel - Q2 2025 Earnings https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/24/intel-intc-earnings-report-q2-2025.html TSMC - Trillion Dollar Market Cap (Bulls and Bears) https://qz.com/tsmc-trillion-market-cap-ai-chips-taiwan-earnings-semiconductor

12 Articles With Great ESG Stock Picks. Includes the terrific Humankind ranking, top infrastructure, lithium mining, and AI stock picks. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 157, July 25, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 157, published on July 25, 2025, titled “12 Articles With Great ESG Stock Picks.” Before I begin, I want to let you know that my next podcast will be on August 22nd as I'm taking some time off. So, this podcast is presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your go-to site for vital global, ethical, and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content, including stock symbols and bonus material, on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, please visit this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and additional company and stock information. I have a great crop of 12 articles for you in this podcast! Note that some companies are mentioned more than once! ------------------------------------------------------------- Humankind 100 rankings I'm beginning this episode with another of my favourite company rankings whose annual list has just been released. It's the Humankind 100 rankings. Here is an overview of them from their website. “The Humankind 100 celebrates the one hundred U.S. public companies with the highest Humankind Values. We believe these companies consistently work to create large amounts of value, not just for their investors, but for humanity at large. The Humankind 100 companies are ranked based on Humankind Value, a proprietary metric that provides an estimate of the overall dollar amount a company creates for investors, consumers, employees, and society at large, and are therefore among the most ethical companies in the United States, according to our research.” End quotes. Their top 5 companies are Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Eli Lilly & Company (1LLY.MI), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), and Pfizer Inc. (PFE). ------------------------------------------------------------- Infrastructure Stocks To Consider - July 12th This second article features a sector favoured by many ethical and sustainable investors. The article is titled Infrastructure Stocks To Consider - July 12th. It's by MarketBeat and seen on marketbeat.com. Here are some quotes from the article. “1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. 2. Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy in the United States and internationally. The company offers the primary financial account in the crypto economy for consumers; and a marketplace with a pool of liquidity for transacting in crypto assets for institutions. Read Our Latest Research Report on COIN 3. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Read Our Latest Research Report on GOOGL 4. Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) designs, develops, and supplies various semiconductor devices with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor based devices and analog III-V based products worldwide. Read Our Latest Research Report on AVGO 5. Oracle (ORCL) offers products and services that address enterprise information technology environments worldwide. Its Oracle cloud software as a service offering include various cloud software applications, including Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP), Oracle Fusion cloud enterprise performance management, Oracle Fusion cloud supply chain and manufacturing management, Oracle Fusion cloud human capital management, Oracle Cerner healthcare, Oracle Advertising, and NetSuite applications suite, as well as Oracle Fusion Sales, Service, and Marketing.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Best Lithium Mining Stocks 2025: Buy Top Mining Stocks Now Every investor knows that lithium is a basic mineral for electric batteries. So, this next article will interest many investors. It's titled Best Lithium Mining Stocks 2025: Buy Top Mining Stocks Now. It's by Farmonaut and found on farmonaut.com. Here are some quotes by Farmonaut on each of their picks. “1. Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) headquartered in the USA, is the world's largest lithium producer… With operations spanning North America, South America, and Australia, Albemarle boasts: Diversified extraction & processing operations, including high-margin lithium brine and hard rock mining projects Ongoing investments to expand production capacity in Nevada (USA), Chile, and Australia A resilient supply chain and ability to scale output to meet global demand Strategic partnerships with leading EV battery makers Strong commitment to sustainable mining and ESG practices Albemarle's scale, geographic diversification, and innovation position it as one of the best performing mining stocks of 2025. 2. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (or SQM) (NYSE: SQM) is South America's lithium market leader. Based in Santiago, Chile, SQM boasts some of the world's largest and lowest-cost lithium brine operations situated in the renowned Lithium Triangle (Chile, Argentina, Bolivia): Extensive lithium reserves & robust extraction technology, delivering high efficiency Geopolitical stability—Chile enjoys a relatively favorable mining regulatory environment compared to other regions Cost-effective production enables SQM to remain highly profitable even as competition heats up Continuous expansion to satisfy increasing global lithium demand for EV batteries and storage solutions Environmental sustainability programs, making SQM attractive for ESG-focused investors SQM competitive positioning ensures it remains a top choice in the best lithium mining stocks to buy for 2025. 3. Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) distinguishes itself by focusing on high-purity lithium chemicals for next-generation battery technologies. With operations in the United States, Argentina, and China, Livent stands out for: Supplying premium lithium hydroxide and carbonate solutions for advanced battery manufacturers Strong partnerships with key players in the EV battery chain, including Tesla Expansion projects in Argentina and the U.S., boosting 2025 production capacity and flexibility ESG and sustainability initiatives for responsible lithium extraction Livent is uniquely positioned for specialty market growth, making it one of the best lithium mining stocks for investors eyeing niche applications and supply chain integration. 4. Piedmont Lithium (NASDAQ: PLL) though a smaller player, it has become a rising star by focusing on high-quality spodumene reserves in the United States—especially in North Carolina's Carolina Tin-Spodumene Belt. Piedmont brings: Strategic U.S. supply source—critical for domestic battery manufacturers and government-led supply chain diversification Fast-tracked expansion projects supported by U.S. regulatory incentives and EV adoption targets Potential to benefit from blockchain-based traceability in mining—enhancing transparency for institutional investors Growing interest from global automakers and battery companies seeking secure lithium supply Piedmont's agility and domestic positioning could mean outsized growth as U.S. policy emphasizes onshoring critical battery mineral chains.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure Stocks Powering the Next Wave of Innovations Now, like most investors, you probably are invested in AI stocks, either directly or via funds. Hence, this next article 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure Stocks Powering the Next Wave of Innovations, should interest you. It's by Justin Pope and found on fool.com. Here is some of what Mr. Pope says about his picks. “1. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) The company has maintained its winning position as it progressed from its previous Hopper architecture to its current Blackwell chips, and it expects to launch its next-generation architecture, with a CPU called Vera and a GPU called Rubin, next year. Analysts expect Nvidia's revenue to grow to $200 billion this year and $251 billion in 2026.  2. Amazon (AMZN) Web Services (AWS) has long been the world's leading cloud platform, with about 30% of the cloud infrastructure market today. Through the cloud, companies can access and deploy AI agents, models, and other software throughout their businesses. 3. Microsoft (MSFT) Its Azure is the world's second-largest cloud platform, with a market share of approximately 21%. Microsoft stands out from the pack for its deep ties with millions of corporate clients. 4. Arista Networks (ANET) sells high-end networking switches and software that help accomplish this. The company has already thrived in this golden age of data centers, with top clients including Microsoft and Meta Platforms, which happen to also be among the highest spenders on AI infrastructure. 5. Broadcom (AVGO) which specializes in designing semiconductors used for networking applications. For example, Arista Networks utilizes Broadcom's Tomahawk and Jericho silicon in the networking switches it builds for data centers. Broadcom's AI-related semiconductor sales increased by 46% year-over-year in the second quarter.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ethical Companies To Invest In 2025 (ECL, MSFT, UNFI) The final reviewed article for this podcast episode is titled Ethical Companies To Invest In 2025 (ECL, MSFT, UNFI) and was written by the Analyst Team and seen on asktraders.com. Now a few quotes from the article by the Team. “1. Ecolab (ECL) a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, presents a straightforward ethical narrative. Its products and services help businesses reduce water consumption, improve hygiene standards, and prevent infections, contributing directly to public health and environmental protection… Analyst ratings remain in line with current pricing, with Wells Fargo & Company reiterating a price target of $260.00 in May 2025. With the Ecolab stock price having gained 14% since the start of the year, the company has managed to outperform the market on the period whilst holding true to it's ethical standing. While its dividend yield of approximately 1.1% is slightly higher than others on the list, its P/E ratio of around 38x indicates a similar valuation based on future earnings potential. 2. Microsoft (MSFT) presents a complex ethical profile. On one hand, its commitment to carbon neutrality, investments in renewable energy, and initiatives to bridge the digital divide are commendable… The stock's impressive 20% YTD return and a consensus analyst price target of $475 reflect market confidence in its financial stability and future growth, primarily driven by its cloud and AI segments, making it one to keep on shortlists… While Microsoft offers a modest dividend yield of around 0.7%, its high P/E ratio of approximately 36x suggests a premium valuation reflecting its growth potential rather than a focus on immediate shareholder returns. The company's low debt-to-equity ratio underscores its financial strength, allowing it to invest heavily in research and development and pursue ambitious sustainability goals. 3. United Natural Foods (UNFI) stock has pulled back ~15% this year, although remains firmly higher over the past 12 months, with a gain of more than 70%. The company, a leading distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods, presents the most challenging investment case with the recent cyber incident causing a sharp pullback in the stock. This could in fact be an opportunity… Unlike Microsoft and Ecolab, United Natural Foods does not offer a dividend, reflecting its current financial constraints. Its low P/E ratio of around 8x suggests a deeply discounted valuation, reflecting the market's skepticism about its turnaround prospects. Recent earnings on July 16 beat expectations, however, and the stock is on the move with an 8% gain immediately off the back.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- More articles of interest from around the world for ethical and sustainable investors 1. Title: Top 10: Wind Power Companies on energydigital.com. By Jasmin Jessen. 2. Title: Ethical Companies To Invest In 2025 (ECL, MSFT, UNFI) on AskTraders.com. By Analyst Team. 3. Title: The Green Gold Rush: Why Techem's $6.7B Sale Signals a Buying Opportunity on ainvest.com. By Wesley Park. 4. Title: AJ Bell adds Rathbone Ethical Bond to buy list on portfolio-advisor.com. By Christian Mayes. 5. Title: Procter & Gamble Named Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock on ainvest.com. By Ainvest. 6. Title: 11 Best Halal Dividend Stocks to Buy Now on insidermonkey.com. By Vardah Gill. 7. Title: JPMorgan Picks 3 Top Stocks In Alternative Energy On Heels Of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' - First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:BEPC), and HASI (NYSE:HASI) on benzinga.com. By Priya Nigam. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast, “12 Articles With Great ESG Stock Picks.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. 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The record-breaking run in global stocks got fresh fuel to power the rally after the US reached a trade deal with Japan, an agreement with a key trading partner that eases concerns about the tariff war. MSCI's benchmark gauges for global equities and Asian shares both rose Wednesday. Contracts for the S&P 500 edged up on the tariff news after closing at its highest level Tuesday. Stocks in Japan jumped more than 2% with Toyota Motor Corp. and other automakers leading the gains. We break down the day's developments with David Aspell, Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Mount Lucas Management. Plus - investors are also focused on megacap companies this week. Big Tech's strength will be on full display over the next few weeks as the group begins unveiling quarterly earnings. Tesla Inc. and Alphabet Inc. are reporting Wednesday. The so-called Magnificent Seven companies are expected to post a combined 14% rise in second-quarter profits, while earnings for the rest of the US equity benchmark are predicted to be relatively flat, according to Bloomberg Intelligence data. We discuss the role AI will play in those reports with Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer at StashAway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sergey Brin is a prominent technology entrepreneur and computer scientist. He is best known as one of the co-founders of Google, one of the world's leading technology companies. Sergey Brin was born in Moscow, Russia, on August 21, 1973, and emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six.While pursuing his studies at Stanford University, Sergey met Larry Page, and together they developed the idea for a new and more efficient search engine that would later become Google.In 1998, they officially founded Google Inc., with the mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.Under Sergey Brin's leadership as President of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company) until his departure in 2019, Google grew into a multinational conglomerate and one of the most influential technology companies in the world.The company's innovations and products, including Google Search, Gmail, Android, Google Maps, and numerous others, have significantly shaped the digital landscape.He is also tied to Jeffrey Epstein according to court documents and eye witness accounts. In this episode, we dive into that relationship and see how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly was able to rope Brin in and get him as a customer for JP Morgan Chase.(commercial at 9:13)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein helped JPMorgan land Google's Sergey Brin as client (nypost.com)

Sergey Brin is a prominent technology entrepreneur and computer scientist. He is best known as one of the co-founders of Google, one of the world's leading technology companies. Sergey Brin was born in Moscow, Russia, on August 21, 1973, and emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six.While pursuing his studies at Stanford University, Sergey met Larry Page, and together they developed the idea for a new and more efficient search engine that would later become Google.In 1998, they officially founded Google Inc., with the mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.Under Sergey Brin's leadership as President of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company) until his departure in 2019, Google grew into a multinational conglomerate and one of the most influential technology companies in the world.The company's innovations and products, including Google Search, Gmail, Android, Google Maps, and numerous others, have significantly shaped the digital landscape.He is also tied to Jeffrey Epstein according to court documents and eye witness accounts. In this episode, we dive into that relationship and see how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly was able to rope Brin in and get him as a customer for JP Morgan Chase.(commercial at 9:13)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein helped JPMorgan land Google's Sergey Brin as client (nypost.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The start of a busy week for Corporate America saw stocks giving up most of their gains, with traders looking for signs of resilience in earnings amid tariff risks. Treasury yields fell alongside the dollar. While the S&P 500 closed above 6,300 for the first time, the gauge rose just 0.1%. Energy shares joined a decline in oil. Chipmakers almost erased their advance as Nvidia Corp. slipped. Fellow megacaps Tesla Inc. and Alphabet Inc. will kick off the group's earnings season this week. The stakes will again be high as investors look for updates on artificial-intelligence spending. We break down the day's price action with Ed Butowsky, Managing Partner at Chapwood Investments. Plus - shares in Tokyo gained 1% as trading resumed after a public holiday Monday. The MSCI regional stock gauge advanced 0.3% in early trading. Market participants are focused on the performance of Japanese markets as investors weigh policy uncertainty after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's historic loss in Sunday's elections. For a closer look, we hear from Sean Darby, Managing Director at Mizuho Securities Asia. He speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and Paul Allen on The Asia Trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: 1) Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rushing to meet President Donald Trump’s July 4 deadline for pushing through his massive tax and spending bill, but first he has to work through a list of approximately eight Republican senators who have expressed opposition to portions of it.2) US equity futures climbed as progress in trade negotiations between the Trump administration and key partners added to the upbeat sentiment that had pushed the S&P 500 to a fresh record high.3) Canada has withdrawn its digital services tax on technology companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc. in a move to restart trade talks with the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) With just 10 days to go until President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs are set to resume, the White House appears poised to fall short of the sweeping global trade reforms it promised to achieve during the three months they were on hold. (2) Canada has withdrawn its digital services tax on technology companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc. in a move to restart trade talks with the US (3) Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rushing to meet President Donald Trump’s July 4 deadline for pushing through his massive tax and spending bill, but first he has to work through a list of approximately eight Republican senators who have expressed opposition to portions of it. (4) President Donald Trump said he has identified a buyer for the US operations of TikTok, the social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance Ltd., without naming the winning bidder. (5) European stocks outperformed their US peers by the biggest margin on record in dollar terms during the first half, the most dramatic sign of how the region’s markets are staging a comeback after more than a decade in the doldrums. (6) Keir Starmer is working to contain the rebellion in his Labour Party ahead of a vote Tuesday on his flagship welfare policy that’s provoked widespread criticism and called his leadership into doubt. Podcast Conversation: UK’s Record-Breaking Sunshine Isn’t All Good News: Lara WilliamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Alphabet Inc. unit entered its fifth major city on Tuesday, operating robotaxis in a partnership with Uber in a 65-square-mile portion of the Georgia capital. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sandeep A Saha, MD, MS, FHRS, Oregon Heart Center PC is joined by Saket Sanghai, MD, FHRS, Oregon Health & Science University, and Naga Venkata Krishna Chand Pothineni, MD, Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, to discuss how the study evaluated the effectiveness of implantable loop recorders (ILRs) in detecting arrhythmias in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Traditional monitoring methods, like Holter monitors, often miss intermittent arrhythmic events in HCM patients. ILRs, offering continuous long-term monitoring, were found to identify clinically significant arrhythmias that might otherwise go undetected. The findings suggest that ILRs can play a crucial role in risk stratification and management of HCM patients, potentially guiding decisions regarding interventions such as implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation. Overall, ILRs enhance the detection of arrhythmias in HCM, leading to improved patient care.    https://www.hrsonline.org/education/TheLead https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacep.2025.03.005 Host Disclosure(s): S. Saha: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Medtronic Membership on Advisory Committees: Medtronic Inc. Contributor Disclosure(s): S. Sanghai: Research: Siemens Healthcare Stocks (Publicly Traded): Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc., Amazon Stock Options (Publicly Traded): Intel K. Pothineni: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Medtronic, Inc., Biosense Webster, Inc., Boston Scientific

On today's podcast: 1) European stocks surrendered most of an early advance and Wall Street futures pared gains as China played down progress in its trade dispute with the US. 2) Google parent Alphabet Inc. reported first-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded analysts’ expectations, buoyed by continued strength in its search advertising business. 3) Apple Inc. is seeking to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India by the end of next year, accelerating a shift beyond China to mitigate risks related to tariffs and geopolitical tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in AI is a daily recap of the latest news and developments in the AI industry. See your story and want to be featured in an upcoming episode? Reach out at tonyphoang.com Intel is grappling with economic uncertainty, trade restrictions, and fierce competition, prompting the company to undergo restructuring and strategic shifts under new leadership. To regain market share and drive growth in the AI sector, Intel must navigate complex global trade policies and regulatory risks. The company faces the challenge of addressing competitive pressures and evolving industry trends to secure its future in the rapidly changing semiconductor landscape. Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo has expanded its robotaxi services, now delivering over 250,000 paid rides weekly across the U.S., up from 200,000 in February. Strategic partnerships with Uber and automakers are essential for scaling operations. The expansion into new markets like Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area underscores the growing acceptance and reliability of autonomous vehicle technology. The rapid construction of AI data centers continues, driven by strong demand from tech giants like Amazon and Nvidia, despite recession fears. These centers are crucial for modern AI systems, requiring vast amounts of energy and resources. This has led to significant investments in sustainable energy solutions and raised concerns about environmental impacts and resource allocation. Adobe is launching a mobile version of its AI image generation tool, Firefly, to enhance creative flexibility and compete with other AI leaders. The new app aims to support creative professionals on the go, offering advanced features while maintaining ethical AI practices. This move expands Adobe's innovative tool suite and positions it competitively in the market. South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission found that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek transferred local user data overseas without proper consent, raising significant privacy and security concerns. The investigation revealed DeepSeek's lack of transparency and excessive data collection practices. This has led to regulatory actions and bans in multiple countries. Motorola's integration of Perplexity AI's advanced search engine into its Razr model marks a significant step in embedding AI technology into mobile devices. This enhances user experiences with intuitive and efficient functionalities. The partnership leverages Motorola's extensive distribution network to expand Perplexity AI's market reach and positions Motorola as a leader in offering diverse and cutting-edge AI features. Norges Bank Investment Management reported a $40 billion loss in the first quarter due to weaknesses in the technology sector, driven by market fluctuations and a significant sell-off. The emergence of DeepSeek's AI model and geopolitical factors have further complicated the investment landscape. This necessitates a reevaluation of NBIM's tech-heavy strategy.

Ever wondered why companies like Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Alphabet (Google) have reached unparalleled financial success? In this episode, Coach David Adam Kurz dives deep into America's richest companies, exploring their visionary leadership, innovative strategies, and customer-focused approaches that have propelled them to trillion-dollar valuations.  

This Day in Legal History: Florida Recount StayedOn December 9, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision to stay the recount of presidential election votes in Florida, a pivotal moment in one of the most controversial elections in American history. The recount had been ordered by the Florida Supreme Court after a contentious election between George W. Bush and Al Gore left the outcome hinging on Florida's 25 electoral votes. The Supreme Court's stay temporarily halted efforts to resolve disputes over "hanging chads" and other ballot irregularities in a highly scrutinized manual recount process. This pause set the stage for the landmark decision in Bush v. Gore three days later. On December 12, the Court ruled that the recount violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, effectively ending the process and cementing George W. Bush's victory. The Court's majority held that varying standards for counting votes across Florida counties were inherently unequal, and there was insufficient time to establish uniform procedures before the Electoral College deadline.The decision was deeply divisive, with the dissenting justices arguing that halting the recount undermined public confidence in the democratic process. Critics of the ruling contended that it set a dangerous precedent by involving the judiciary in the electoral process, while supporters claimed it ensured a timely resolution in an unprecedented situation. Ultimately, the ruling awarded Bush the presidency by a margin of just 537 votes in Florida.The case has since been a flashpoint for debates about judicial impartiality and election integrity. It underscored the significance of state-level election laws and highlighted vulnerabilities in the U.S. electoral system that continue to shape legal and political discourse today.A legal showdown involving Alex Jones' Infowars, Elon Musk's X Corp., and The Onion centers on the ownership and transfer of social media accounts in bankruptcy proceedings. Infowars is being sold to The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron LLC, as part of Jones' bankruptcy to cover $1.4 billion in defamation judgments owed to Sandy Hook families. However, X Corp. has filed objections, asserting that it owns Infowars' accounts under its terms of service and has the right to control their transfer or use.The Onion's winning bid, supported by some Sandy Hook families who agreed to defer payments, is under scrutiny for its structure and fairness. Judge Christopher Lopez will decide whether X's claim to ownership under its terms of service—which prohibits account transfers without consent—supersedes the bankruptcy estate's right to sell interests in the accounts. X's lawyers argue that the accounts are licenses, not assets, and therefore cannot be transferred. This legal stance aligns with prior cases that emphasized the authority of social media companies' terms of use.This dispute highlights X's aggressive stance under Musk's leadership in asserting control over account transfers, even as it risks alienating users. The case also raises broader questions about the transferability of accounts on other platforms, like Gab and Truth Social, which may have similar restrictions. The outcome could set precedent in determining how social media accounts are treated in bankruptcy, a legal area still in its infancy.US judge weighs fate of the Onion's buyout of Infowars | ReutersMusk Flexes Muscle to Stop Infowars' X Account Sale to The OnionByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, and the app itself have requested a temporary halt to a U.S. law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok by January 19, 2025, or face a ban. The companies filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, seeking relief while they petition for a review by the U.S. Supreme Court. They argue that the law would force TikTok, a major platform with over 170 million monthly U.S. users, to shut down just before a presidential inauguration.The divestment law, passed earlier in 2024, reflects ongoing concerns over national security risks linked to TikTok's ownership by a Chinese company. ByteDance contends the law undermines free speech and harms millions of American users and creators who rely on the platform for communication and income. The court's decision will determine whether the app remains operational during the Supreme Court review process.ByteDance, TikTok seek temporary halt to US crackdown law pending Supreme Court review | ReutersThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has asserted supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp., a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., as part of expanding oversight of nonbank financial platforms. This decision could lead to regulatory exams, though it does not imply any misconduct by Google. The CFPB stated that Google Payment Corp. meets the legal criteria for supervision, citing potential consumer risks linked to remaining balances in discontinued Google Pay accounts.Google quickly filed a lawsuit challenging the CFPB's authority, calling the move an example of government overreach. The company argues that the U.S. version of its Google Pay peer-to-peer payment service no longer exists and has posed no risks to consumers. Google contends that the CFPB's decision is legally flawed and lacks justification. The case reflects ongoing tensions between tech companies and financial regulators as agencies like the CFPB increasingly focus on nonbank platforms. While the CFPB has been criticized for underusing its authority in this area, Google's response highlights concerns about regulatory overreach and its impact on innovation.CFPB Claims Supervision Over Google Unit, Which Promptly Sues This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Changes in the SEC under Trump that you should know There will be many changes under Trump, but for investors the SEC, which is also known as the Securities and Exchange Commission could be a big one. The current head of the SEC, Gary Gensler, is likely gone for sure. He has been tough on Wall Street and even tougher on cryptocurrencies. It is likely Trump will appoint a new SEC chairperson who will want to have less control over Wall Street. One name on that list is Hester Pierce. She was appointed by Trump in his first term and is one of two current Republican commissioners. She also voted against most of Gary Gensler's initiatives and is much friendlier towards Wall Street. That doesn't mean everything will run wild and in particular, she still would like to see regulation for the cryptocurrency business. It seems she disagrees with both Gensler and Trump-appointed predecessor, Jay Clayton, who sued crypto startups that didn't register their products as securities. Instead, she would rather see new regulations for crypto's technology. Her approach would be different than Gensler, but it seems that she still wants to protect the investor by using stronger regulations. One rule in the works that may not make it into the books that had much controversy was forcing companies to disclose climate related risks. The SEC voluntarily put the rule on hold while it is litigated. Another one in litigation is for rules that hedge funds and brokers must report on short positions and stocks lent for short selling. Unless these two can pass before the new administration takes over in January, I don't believe they will have any chance of surviving. There are also other rules in litigation that are in limbo that will probably be dropped next year. Be sure to stay tuned to the Smart Investing Show for updates and changes in regulations by the SEC, as I'm quite confident it will look very different next year!   Is Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, a genius or a crazy man? If you're not familiar with MicroStrategy, their symbol is MSTR. Their CEO is famous for not just buying bitcoin, but leveraging everything he can to invest all the assets into bitcoin. I listened to a podcast that Mr. Saylor did recently and I was shocked at many things he said. If you follow us on a regular basis, you know we're not advocates of investing in cryptocurrencies or bitcoin, but this CEO takes it to the extremes on the other side. The company's financial statements look like a disaster, I'm surprised they are still in business. Mr. Saylor stated they just borrowed billions of dollars to purchase $4.6 billion in bitcoin, which brings their bitcoin holdings up to about $40 billion. The company only has $60 million in cash. If you do the math, MicroStrategy currently owns about 1.6% of the market value of all the bitcoin. With all the rumors floating around about the US government being an advocate of bitcoin and perhaps even setting up a bitcoin reserve, the price of bitcoin is now around $100,000. Mr. Saylor was laughing as he spoke about the current value of bitcoin at $1.8 trillion and said he sees it going to $180 trillion in 20 years, at that level the price of one bitcoin would be $13 million. The host of the podcast did a quick analysis and said based on that projection, the market cap of your stock, which is currently $89 billion would be worth roughly $10.5 trillion in 20 years. The response was, yes that's what the math says. The only reason I could come up with why Mr. Saylor is so optimistic is he feels in 20 years 7% of all the world's money will be in bitcoin. I have read from many professors and experts on the global economy that have said this will never happen because governments will not be able to control their own economy. He also stated that bitcoin should be the world currency and in 20 years there should be $500 trillion in digital assets. I've been in the investment world now for over 40 years and none of this makes any sense to me. I do believe there will be a major storm someday in the future. As far as investing in the stock MSTR, the company has no earnings, no cash flow and nearly a 16% short holding betting on a stock decline. The stock has a 52 week low of about $44 a share vs a high of $505 a share and currently trades around $440 a share. I have to say this is not a company, but more of a management company of a non-diversified asset or a leveraged bet all in bitcoin.    The housing market has changed It used to be couples would get married and buy a house in their late 20s, but now because of a different lifestyle and higher prices for homes, first time buyers are now nearly 40 years old. I also found it interesting that there are now more single people buying homes. Single women are generally about six years older than single men when buying homes. However, roughly 20% of single women are first time home buyers, which is more than double their male counterparts. People in their early 60s have become the most active in the current housing market. This is the generation that scratched and saved and sacrificed to buy a home back in the 1980s. Even then houses were not that affordable, not to mention interest rates looked a whole lot different! But now those buyers, some of which have accumulated close to 40 years of equity have benefited handsomely and account for a big portion of the $35 trillion in home equity across the US. For those looking to buy, there are some signs of relief in home prices with some areas in Texas and Florida that were not too long ago very hot markets starting to see price declines. I feel it could take another couple years to get a more normal housing market, especially with about 25% of people having a mortgage on their home of 3% or less. With such a low rate, they would probably be more likely to remodel or do an addition rather than sell their house.     Beware of IRA Income Limits Saving money is obviously a great thing, but it is important to be aware of the income limits when making both Traditional IRA and Roth IRA contributions.  Contributions to IRAs can be made at any age, but you need W-2 or self-employment income to contribute.  However, if your total income from all sources is too large, this may prevent you from making contributions as well. With Traditional IRAs, you can make contributions at any income level, but your ability to deduct those contributions is phased out if your income is too high, assuming you have access to an employer retirement plan like a 401(k).  Since getting a tax deduction is one of the main benefits of a traditional contribution, high-income earners would likely want to fund a different account instead. For a single filer this phase out begins at $77,000, and for married filers this begins at $123,000. If your spouse has access to a workplace retirement plan but you do not, your phase out for traditional IRA contributions begins at $230,000. Roth IRAs are subject to different limits.  For single filers the ability to contribute begins to be phased out when income reaches $146,000 and for married filers at $230,000.  So with traditional IRAs, your income determines if the contribution is deductible, with Roth IRAs your income determines if you can make the contribution at all.  Unfortunately, I see people making Roth IRA contributions when they aren't eligible to all the time.  This can happen if you are used to making a Roth contribution every year and eventually through raises or bonuses or whatever your income exceeds the limit without you knowing. Now with Roth IRAs, there is a workaround called a Backdoor Roth contribution that can be used to make Roth contributions when income is over the limit.  To do this effectively, the contributor cannot have any Traditional IRA money.  If they do, they would need to roll it into a workplace plan like a 401(k) before implementing the Backdoor Roth contribution.  The Backdoor Roth involves making a non-deductible contribution to a Traditional IRA, which again can be done at any income level, followed by a conversion into a Roth IRA.  Conversions do not have income limits and because the initial contribution to the Traditional IRA was not deductible, it is not taxable when converted to the Roth IRA.    Companies Discussed: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) & Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)

We catch up after along while to recap the last few sponged months of follwing every cross-eyed point of view any of the click-baiting pundits could possibly (insanely) esposue, regarding the US presidential election, so closely, YouTube should've issued a restraining order – you're welcome, Alphabet Inc.  Only dystopian highlights from here on out.

Marty Chavez is computer scientist, entrepreneur, partner and vice chairman of Sixth Street Partners, board member at Alphabet Inc, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and the Stanford Medicine Board of Fellows. And that just scratches the surface. In addition to all of his work, and what brings him to Thanks for Rolling is his love of Jiu Jitsu.  We were lucky enough to have Marty give us some of his time to talk about his journey, his passion for jiu jitsu, along with his philosophies for making time for the things you love. This is a really fun conversation with a fascinating guest. Thank you Marty! Marty's Website: www.rmartinchavez.com 10th Planet Springfield: www.10thplanetspringfieldma.com The music on Thanks for Rolling is performed by Future Vision/FineTune Music and is licensed through Adobe Stock with code: ASLC-1936E775-D86B800A95

**NOTICIAS ECONÓMICAS Y FINANCIERAS** ☕️ Funcionarios del gobierno de EE.UU. están en conversaciones para limitar las ventas de chips avanzados de IA de Nvidia ($NVDA) y otras empresas estadounidenses a ciertos países, informó Bloomberg. Esta medida, que podría frenar las capacidades de IA en algunas naciones, establecería un límite en las licencias de exportación por motivos de seguridad nacional. Los países del Golfo Pérsico, con creciente demanda de centros de datos de IA y amplios fondos, son el foco de estas restricciones. La propuesta, aún en fases iniciales, busca reforzar las restricciones ya impuestas a China en 2022, y podría afectar a países en Oriente Medio, África y Asia. Google ($GOOG), de Alphabet Inc., está invirtiendo en energía nuclear de próxima generación al asociarse con Kairos Power para desarrollar pequeños reactores modulares (SMR) que usarán tecnología de enfriamiento con sales fundidas. El acuerdo incluye la construcción de un proyecto de demostración en Tennessee y futuros reactores comerciales, con la meta de suministrar 500 megavatios de energía limpia entre 2030 y 2035, apoyando los centros de datos de Google. Este esfuerzo busca satisfacer la creciente demanda energética de sistemas de inteligencia artificial mientras mantiene los objetivos de energía limpia.Ericsson ($ERIC) ha ganado un contrato multimillonario para suministrar equipos 5G a Bharti Airtel en India, según informaron dos fuentes. Este contrato se suma a un acuerdo anterior de $3.6 mil millones con Vodafone Idea, que la empresa compartió con Nokia y Samsung. Se espera que estos nuevos contratos impulsen los ingresos de Ericsson el próximo año, tras una significativa caída en los contratos de India en la primera mitad del año, donde las ventas en el sudeste asiático, Oceanía e India disminuyeron un 44% en el segundo trimestre. La compañía anunciará sus resultados del tercer trimestre el martes, y se anticipa que gran parte de la implementación se realice el próximo año. Las acciones de Boeing ($BA) revirtieron su ganancia en el mercado previo este martes tras registrar una oferta mixta valorada en hasta $25 billones. Este registro siguió a un acuerdo de crédito de $10 billones para reforzar su balance financiero. Boeing ($BA) enfrenta crecientes pérdidas desde que 33,000 trabajadores se declararon en huelga el mes pasado, lo que suspendió la producción de su avión más vendido. La empresa busca evitar degradaciones en sus calificaciones crediticias por parte de Moody's y S&P Global Ratings, lo que encarecería el endeudamiento y afectaría su atractivo para los inversores. Las acciones de Wolfspeed ($WOLF) subieron más de un 25% el martes tras el anuncio de la administración Biden-Harris de otorgar hasta $750 millones en financiamiento directo para apoyar la expansión de la fabricación de carburo de silicio en EE.UU. bajo la Ley CHIPS y de Ciencia. El Departamento de Comercio de EE.UU. y Wolfspeed firmaron un memorando preliminar de términos para estos fondos, que apoyarán la expansión de Wolfspeed en Carolina del Norte. Además, un consorcio liderado por Apollo y otros fondos de inversión proporcionará $750 millones adicionales, sumando un acceso total a $2.5 mil millones. Este capital permitirá a la empresa completar su plan de expansión y fortalecer su balance financiero. Las acciones que tenemos hoy con predicción bullish en Pre-Market Runners:**

-Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are the top developments from around the world ahead of the trading session on October 10 -Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the diversified Tata Group and a towering figure in Indian business, passed away at the age of 86 last night. He has left behind a profound legacy of business leadership, global expansion, and a deep commitment to societal betterment, having reportedly donated 60–65% of his income to charitable causes. The state of Maharashtra has announced one day of state mourning. -The Nifty needed follow-up buying post Tuesday's rebound to confirm that a bottom has indeed been made for now. However, that was not to be. For a better part of Wednesday's trading session, the Nifty continued to move higher, carrying on from where it left off on Tuesday, but a swift reversal in the second half not only took the Nifty down from the day's high, but also end the session on a negative note. Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank have been leading the recent sell-off on the index as well. Adding to their underperformance was a sell-off in index FMCG names. ITC, Nestle India, Britannia, most of these names saw selling pressure over worries of them reporting weak results. -Thursday will be a very important trading session for the markets. Nifty will have its weekly options expiry, earnings season begins with TCS reporting results, the US will report its CPI figures for the month of September and other broader market names like Tata Elxsi and IREDA will also be reporting results. -Stocks to watch: Adani Enterprises, Vedanta, Infosys, Patanjali Foods, Britannia, JM Financial, PNC Infratech, Rain Industries, GR Infra, Star Health Insurance, Zee Entertainment -Asian equities rose Thursday after their US peers set a fresh high ahead of inflation data that may define Federal Reserve policy easing in the coming months. Shares in Japan, South Korea, Australia and China all advanced. -Back in the US, the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to a record high on Wednesday, its 44th of the year, with tech shares again propelling the gains. Apple Inc. climbed 1.7%. Nvidia Corp. halted a five-day rally while Tesla Inc. edged lower ahead of the Robotaxi launch. Alphabet Inc. fell 1.5% on news the US is weighing a Google breakup in a historic big-tech antitrust case. -US consumer price data to be released later Thursday is expected to show inflation further moderating, supporting the Fed's anticipated easing in the coming months. Despite this, market pricing indicates the likelihood of another 50 basis point rate cut is all but off the table following last week's strong jobs report. -Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, with Israel planning to strike oil-producer Iran, and on spikes in fuel demand as a major storm barreled into Florida Brent crude futures were close to $77 a barrel. -GIFT Nifty was trading with a premium of more than 100 points from Nifty Futures' Wednesday close, indicating a gap-up start for the Indian market. Tune in to the podcast for more cues 

Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming various fields, including science, education, and healthcare, by harnessing the power of natural language processing. These models excel in generating human-like text, answering complex queries, and assisting in decision-making. However, their development is not without challenges, such as the need for massive computational resources and the risk of biases in the data they are trained on. As we explore the potential of LLMs, it's crucial to address these limitations to fully leverage their strengths. This balanced approach will ensure that LLMs continue to evolve as powerful tools in driving innovation and improving human experiences across different sectors. [00:15] - About John L. Hennessy John is the Chairman of Alphabet Inc. He served as the 10th President of Stanford University from 2000 to 2016. He is the Co-founder of MIPS Computer Systems, known for developing the RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture. John has co-authored the influential textbook "Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach" with David A. Patterson. He is active in various philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Sergey Brin is a prominent technology entrepreneur and computer scientist. He is best known as one of the co-founders of Google, one of the world's leading technology companies. Sergey Brin was born in Moscow, Russia, on August 21, 1973, and emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six.While pursuing his studies at Stanford University, Sergey met Larry Page, and together they developed the idea for a new and more efficient search engine that would later become Google.In 1998, they officially founded Google Inc., with the mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.Under Sergey Brin's leadership as President of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company) until his departure in 2019, Google grew into a multinational conglomerate and one of the most influential technology companies in the world.The company's innovations and products, including Google Search, Gmail, Android, Google Maps, and numerous others, have significantly shaped the digital landscape.He is also tied to Jeffrey Epstein according to court documents and eye witness accounts. In this episode, we dive into that relationship and see how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly was able to rope Brin in and get him as a customer for JP Morgan Chase.(commercial at 9:13)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein helped JPMorgan land Google's Sergey Brin as client (nypost.com)

This Day in Legal History: The Amsterdam Treaty Broadens the EUOn October 2, 1997, the Amsterdam Treaty was signed by European Union (EU) delegates, marking a significant step in the evolution of the EU's institutional framework and policy ambitions. The treaty aimed to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and democratic legitimacy of the Union, amending previous agreements like the Maastricht Treaty. One of its key features was strengthening the powers of the European Parliament, giving it greater legislative influence through the co-decision procedure, which allowed it to act as an equal legislator with the Council of the European Union.The Amsterdam Treaty also laid the groundwork for the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), aiming for more coordinated diplomatic actions and international influence. It introduced the role of the High Representative for the CFSP to improve coherence in foreign policy. Additionally, the treaty made strides in areas such as justice and home affairs, addressing issues like asylum, immigration, and judicial cooperation across member states. The treaty was also a response to the anticipated enlargement of the EU, as post-Communist countries in Eastern Europe were expected to join, requiring institutional reforms to manage an expanded Union. The Amsterdam Treaty signaled a shift toward a more integrated and politically unified Europe, preparing the EU for the challenges of a growing membership and a more globalized world.Alphabet Inc.'s Google is facing a renewed antitrust lawsuit from Sensory Inc., a voice recognition technology company, accusing the tech giant of monopolistic practices in the voice assistant market. Sensory alleges that Google used its dominance in general search to create barriers preventing consumers from using alternative voice assistants and wakeword software to access non-Google search engines. This lawsuit revives a previous case from April 2022, which was paused to allow other antitrust litigation against Google to proceed. In August, the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that Google had illegally monopolized the search market through exclusivity agreements. Sensory claims Google extended this behavior by preventing hardware manufacturers from allowing consumers to choose competing voice assistants with non-Google search engines. Sensory also argues that Google imposes restrictions on wakeword technology in various devices, including smartphones, home electronics, and cars, ensuring competitors like Siri and Bixby default to Google's search engine. Google has not yet commented on the case.Google Hit With Renewed Antitrust Suit Over Voice AssistantsThe US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has paused a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) case involving Amazon, following claims that the agency violates constitutional principles. Amazon argues that the NLRB breaches the separation of powers by acting as both prosecutor and judge, after it rejected Amazon's objections to a union election at a Staten Island warehouse. Amazon sought an emergency injunction to halt the NLRB's internal litigation regarding its refusal to bargain with the union. When a lower court didn't rule on the request, Amazon appealed to the Fifth Circuit, which had recently blocked a similar case involving SpaceX. Amazon's lawsuit challenges the constitutional structure of the NLRB, claiming its members are unconstitutionally shielded from removal by the president and that the agency's quasi-judicial powers violate the Seventh Amendment's guarantee of a jury trial. This case is part of a broader wave of constitutional challenges to the NLRB's authority. Neither Amazon nor the NLRB have commented on the ruling.Fifth Circuit Halts Amazon NLRB Case Over Constitutional DisputeThe Biden administration is pressuring U.S. port employers to improve their offer to striking dockworkers from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). The strike, now in its second day, has disrupted shipping across dozens of ports from Maine to Texas, affecting goods from food to automobiles and causing significant economic strain. With over 38 ships waiting to dock, the strike could cost the U.S. economy $5 billion per day. Despite a 50% wage hike offer from the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), the ILA, led by Harold Daggett, is demanding more, including a $5 hourly raise per year and a halt to port automation projects. President Biden has urged foreign ocean carriers, which profited during the pandemic, to agree to a fair contract, while the administration monitors for price gouging. Retailers have initiated backup plans to mitigate potential impacts on the holiday season. Economists warn that while the strike could raise inflation, the broader economic effects depend on its duration. The National Retail Federation and some Republicans are calling on Biden to halt the strike, but he has refused.US port strike backed by White House | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus… best ESG stocks to buy now based on hedge fund holdings. Solar stocks to review. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 138, September 20, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 138 published September 20, 2024, titled “Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus…” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Sustainable Food-Related Stocks for Long-Term Investors This first article refers to an industry that's one of my favorites, the food industry! It's titled 5 Sustainable Food-Related Stocks for Long-Term Investors. It's by Leslie P. Norton and found on morningstar.com. Here are some brief quotes from the article. “We talked with Edinburgh-based Stewart Investors, a global asset manager that practices sustainable investing, about the charms of food-related stocks. (The firm has a Morningstar ESG Commitment Level of Leader.)… The firm [Stewart Investors] tends to hold for the long term, and all the food-related companies that Wood mentions left cheap behind a while ago, as you'll see in the table below. Still, they have merits galore. I talked with Wood about why they're worth considering for the long haul. Stewart Investors' Food Stock Picks Source: Morningstar. Data as of Sept. 9, 2024. The star ratings for Mahindra & Mahindra, Novonesis, Totvs, and Unicharm are quantitative.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Best ESG Stocks To Buy Now My next article comes from Insider Monkey. It's titled 10 Best ESG Stocks To Buy Now and is by Sheryar Siddiq. Here are a few quotes from him. “Our Methodology To create the list of top ESG stocks to buy now, we chose companies from the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) and ranked them by their percentage weight in the fund, listed in ascending order. In addition, we used hedge fund sentiments regarding each stock to illustrate how well these stocks hold up in the eyes of hedge fund investors. These were taken from Insider Monkey's Q2 2024 database… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds… (see more details here). 10. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 85 Tesla's earnings for the second quarter fell short of expectations, driven by a decline in automotive sales for the second consecutive period. Despite a 2% revenue increase to $25.43 billion compared to the same quarter last year, automotive revenue dropped by 7% to $19.9 billion from $21.27 billion… Despite Tesla's recent challenges, Truist Securities analyst William Stein remains optimistic about the company's shift from traditional car manufacturing to AI, which he believes could unlock significant value. On August 14, he reaffirmed his ‘hold' rating on Tesla with a price target of $215, representing a 6.76% potential upside.” 9. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Hedge Fund Holders: 111 JPMorgan Chase operates globally across sectors like Consumer & Community Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Asset & Wealth Management. In 2023, the firm achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2019 levels, advancing toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. JPMorgan Chase also facilitated over $200 billion in green financing, including renewable energy projects and green bonds, contributing to its $2.5 trillion sustainable development financing target by 2030… Following the earnings release, Citi raised its price target for JPMorgan Chase from $205.00 to $215.00, while maintaining a Neutral rating. BMO Capital also reaffirmed its Market Perform rating with an unchanged price target of $205.00. 8. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) Hedge Fund Holders: 130 Broadcom [is] a global leader in technology, specializes in designing, developing, and supplying a wide range of semiconductor, enterprise software, and security solutions… The company plans to reassess its baseline and set new Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. According to the company's ESG report, these new targets will align with the UN Paris Agreement and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goal to limit global warming to 1.5° Celsius above pre-industrial levels. In a recent note, TD Cowen identified Broadcom as a stock poised to benefit from the surge in AI spending… Cantor Fitzgerald maintained an Overweight rating and set a new price target of $200. 7. Eli Lilly And Company (NYSE:LLY) Hedge Fund Holders: 100 Eli Lilly is a global pharmaceutical firm renowned for its innovative medications. This past year, the company released its 2023 ESG report, highlighting significant strides toward its sustainability goals. The company has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20% between 2020 and 2022, despite notable business growth. The report also showcases Eli Lilly's commitment to diversity, with minority group members now holding 25% of U.S. management positions and women occupying 49% of management roles globally… In a recent update to its large-cap rankings, Wells Fargo analysts highlighted Eli Lilly's robust pipeline and potential to surpass market expectations in the coming years. The firm named Eli Lilly as its new top pick among large-cap pharmaceutical stocks, anticipating the company will outperform 2025 consensus estimates. 6. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Hedge Fund Holders: 216 Alphabet the parent company of Google, has introduced the Google Renewable Energy Addendum, a new initiative asking its largest hardware manufacturing suppliers to commit to matching 100% of their energy use with renewable sources by 2029… The company has set ambitious environmental goals for 2030, including achieving net-zero emissions across its operations and value chain, and reducing its combined Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% from 2019 levels… Analysts have set a price target of $203.74, indicating a potential upside of 25.03% as of August 20… 5. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Hedge Fund Holders: 219 The social media giant achieved net-zero emissions across its global operations in 2020 and is now focused on reaching net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2030… On August 8, Loop Capital raised its price target for Meta from $550 to $575, while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock… Citi subsequently raised its price target for Meta from $550 to $580. 4. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Hedge Fund Holders: 308 Amazon initially aimed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and power its operations with 100% renewable energy, a goal it claims to have achieved seven years ahead of schedule… In the first half of 2024, Amazon saw its operating income surge 141% year-over-year, reaching a record high… Amazon is also a dominant force in digital advertising, surpassing a $50 billion annual run rate with 20% growth… Morgan Stanley recently reiterated its positive outlook on Amazon maintaining an Overweight rating and a $210 price target. 3. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Hedge Fund Holders: 179 NVIDIA leads the market in designing and selling Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), a sector that has surged due to the growing demand for artificial intelligence models. The company's Blackwell GPUs are up to 20 times more energy-efficient than traditional CPUs for specific AI and high-performance computing (HPC) tasks. Additionally, by the end of FY25 and each year after, NVIDIA aims to achieve and maintain 100% renewable electricity for its offices and data centers under operational control… 2. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Hedge Fund Holders: 279 Microsoft stands out as a leading ESG stock, much in part due to its strategic investment in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, which has strengthened its position across hardware, software, and global cloud services. The company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2025, becoming carbon negative by 2030, and offsetting all historical carbon emissions since its founding in 1975 by 2050… BMO Capital Markets maintained its positive outlook on Microsoft, keeping an Outperform rating and a $500 price target. 1. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Hedge Fund Holders: 184 Apple is an obvious choice for ESG investors, given its strong commitment to labor rights, environmental responsibility, and ethical business practices across its supply chain. The tech giant has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by over 55% since 2015, marking significant progress toward its ambitious Apple 2030 goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by the decade's end… On August 2, Goldman Sachs raised its price target for Apple from $265 to $275 while maintaining a Buy rating… End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- These 3 Companies Are the Solar Power Leaders, But Should You Invest in Them? Now what would a podcast episode be without an article on solar power companies? So here it is titled These 3 Companies Are the Solar Power Leaders, But Should You Invest in Them? By Jordan Chussler and found on 247wallst.com. Here is some of what Mr. Chussler says in his article. “1. First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) has amassed an impressive $21.98 billion market cap and is considered by many to be the solar industry leader. The company manufactures solar panels, but also provides utility-scale photovoltaic power plants while also provides support services like financing, construction, maintenance and end-of-life panel recycling programs… In the second quarter of 2024, First Solar beat earnings forecasts for the fifth consecutive quarter by posting earnings per share (EPS) of $3.25 versus analysts' expectations of $2.70. The company also beat on revenue by reporting $1.01 billion versus analysts' expectations of $939.71 million… Analysts at the Wall Street Journal give First Solar's stock a median, one-year price target of $286. Shares are currently trading for $205.36, meaning, the stock is expected to have strong upside potential of 39.26% over the next 12 months.  2. Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH) is a clean energy technology company with a $13.95 billion market cap that specializes in the development and manufacturing of solar micro-inverters and battery storage systems… Since beating earnings forecasts during the third quarter of 2023, Enphase has missed for the past three consecutive quarters, posting a disappointing EPS of 43 cents in the second quarter of 2024 versus analysts' expectations of 49 cents… Shares of Enphase are currently trading around $112, but one-year price targets are incredibly spread out. The Wall Street Journal‘s analysts give a median price target of $130, but a high-end target of $170 and a low-end target of just $45.82.  3. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ: RUN) has the smallest market cap of all three companies, with just $3.8 billion. The San Francisco-based company provides photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage solutions primarily for a residential customer base.   Sunrun shocked Wall Street in the second quarter of 2024 by posting an EPS of 55 cents versus analysts' expectations of -33 cents in earnings. That was the first quarter since Q2 2023 that the company posted a positive EPS… Currently trading at $18.17, Wall Street Journal analysts give shares of Sunrun a median, one-year price target of $20, but a high-end target of $38 and a low-end target of just $7.78.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus…” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Now my next podcast will be October 4th. I'll talk to you then! Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Top Eco-Friendly Stocks are from the Corporate Knights rankings. Plus, Reddit's best ethical companies and an article listing Shariah-compliant stocks. By Ron Robins, MBA Podcast: Top Eco-Friendly Stocks Transcript & Links, Episode 137, September 6, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 137 published September 6, 2024, titled “Top Eco-Friendly Stocks.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Best Ethical Companies To Invest In According to Reddit The first article I'm reviewing is titled 7 Best Ethical Companies To Invest In According to Reddit. It's by Affan Mir and found on insidermonkey.com. Here are some quotes. “Our Methodology The companies are listed in ascending order of the number of hedge fund holders as of the second quarter of 2024. The hedge fund data was taken from our database of over 900 elite hedge funds… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. 7. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 16 The company invests in behind-the-meter (BTM) building or facility-specific distributed energy projects, which are tailored to reduce energy consumption or costs for specific buildings or facilities. 6. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Hedge Fund Holders: 42 Ecolab Inc. … initially, the company focused on innovative cleaning products but has since become a major player in the water, hygiene, and energy sectors. The company serves various industries, including food processing, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, by offering technology and services that ensure water quality and safety… In 2024, it was recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 18th consecutive year. 5. Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) Hedge Fund Holders: 49 Waste Management, Inc. … Over the years, the company has evolved into a comprehensive waste management company with a vast operational footprint. 4. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Hedge Fund Holders: 66 First Solar is an American company in the solar energy industry that specializes in manufacturing solar panels and developing utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants. 3. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Hedge Fund Holders: 71 Costco Wholesale Corporation is a warehouse club that operates on a membership basis, offering a wide range of products. 2. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) Hedge Fund Holders: 73 NextEra Energy, Inc. … company operates a diverse portfolio through its subsidiaries, which include Florida Power & Light (FPL), NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), and NextEra Energy Partners. 1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Hedge Fund Holders: 179 NVIDIA Corporation is a California-based prominent tech company… recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top 25 Eco-Friendly Companies in 2024 Now this next article should interest most of you. It's titled Top 25 Eco-Friendly Companies in 2024. It's by Meerub Anjum and found on finance.yahoo.com. Due to my time restrictions, the 25 companies are covered briefly. Go to the link on this episode's podcast page for the full article. Here are my brief quotes. “Methodology To compile our list of the top 25 eco-friendly companies in 2024, we utilized the sustainable investment ratio data for the global 100 companies from Corporate Knights. We then used the purchasing power parity revenue of companies as of 2023 to calculate the absolute sustainable revenue of companies. Finally, we ranked the top 25 eco-friendly companies in 2024 in ascending order of their absolute sustainable revenue. At Insider Monkey we are obsessed with the stocks that hedge funds pile into… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details here). 25. Henkel AG & Co. (OTC:HENOF) In 2023, over 20% of its revenue was from sustainable products or services. 24. Risen Energy Co. Ltd. (SHE:300118) In 2023, Risen Energy Co Ltd generated 100% of its revenue from sustainable products and services. 23. Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. (OTC:YADGF) is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of two-wheeled electric vehicles and related accessories in China. 22. Kering SA (OTC:PPRUF) in 2024… it generated 26.5% of its revenue from sustainable products in 2023. 21. Nordex SE (OTC:NRXXY) The company is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of onshore wind turbines. 20. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) is one of the most sustainable companies, boasting a sustainable revenue of 33.1%. 19. Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) In 2023, Li Auto Inc generated 100% of its revenue from sustainable products. 18. Ricoh Company, Ltd. (OTC:RICOY) Ricoh Company, Ltd.'s sustainable revenue was 50.8% of its total revenue in 2023. 17. NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) is involved in the manufacturing and sale of smart electric vehicles in China. 16. Ørsted A/S (OTC:DNNGY) 65% of its revenue was from sustainable products and services in 2023. 15. SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) SAP SE generated nearly 30% of its revenue from sustainable products and services. 14. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) In 2023, 46.8% of its revenue was generated from sustainable services and products. 13. Banco do Brasil S.A. (OTC:BDORY) generated 28.6% of its revenue from sustainable products and services in 2023. 12. Neste Oyj (OTC:NTOIY) Its renewable products include renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable solvents, and feedstock for bioplastics. 11. Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) In 2023, 27.2% of its revenue was from eco-friendly products and services. 10. Alstom SA is involved in the manufacturing of monorails, light rails, metros, commuter trains, regional trains, high-speed trains, and locomotives. 9. Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. (KRX:006400) provides lithium-ion batteries used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices including electric bikes and scooters. 8. Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and also incorporate circularity in 100% of its new products and packaging by 2025. 7. Vestas Wind Systems (OTC:VWDRY) 100% of its revenue is generated from eco-friendly products. 6. Bank of China Limited (OTC:BACHF) Nearly 17% of its revenue, which amounts to $25.9 billion, was from sustainable sources in 2023. 5. XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) 100% of its revenue is generated from sustainable products and services. 4. Schneider Electric S.E. (OTC:SBGSY) is involved in the production of inverters, solar panels, solar equipment, wind farm microgrids, power metering systems, and smart monitoring solutions, among others. 3. HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 62% in 2023. 2. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) In 2023, 100% of its revenue was generated from sustainable products and services. 1. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) In 2023, it generated nearly 70% of its revenue from sustainable products and services.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 Shariah Compliant Stocks by Market Cap Many ethical investors might not know that Shariah investing has similarities to ethical investing. This article briefly explains Shariah-based investing and the ethical stocks favored by the article's authors. It's titled Top 10 Shariah Compliant Stocks by Market Cap. Author(s) not mentioned, but found on amalinvest.com. Here are some quotes. “Islamic finance has grown significantly in recent years, with more investors seeking stocks that align with Shariah principles. Let's explore the top 10 Shariah compliant stocks by market capitalization, examining what makes them attractive to ethical investors and how they stack up in the global market… Shariah law prohibits investment in companies involved in certain activities, such as alcohol, gambling, pork products, and conventional financial services. Additionally, there are financial ratios that companies must meet to be considered compliant. Compliance vs. Halal It's crucial to note that ‘Shariah compliant' doesn't necessarily mean ‘halal.' Compliant companies may still have some activities that aren't permissible under Shariah law, but they don't exceed certain thresholds that would make them impermissible for investment. Now, let's examine our top 10 list: 1. Apple Inc. (AAPL) Compliance: Halal The tech giant Apple leads our list with an impressive market cap of $3.45 trillion. 2. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Compliance: Halal NVIDIA, a leader in GPU technology and AI computing, comes in second with a market cap of $3.11 trillion. Its focus on cutting-edge technology and strong financial position contribute to its Shariah compliant status. 3. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Compliance: Doubtful Google's parent company, Alphabet, holds the third spot. Despite its massive market cap, its compliance status is marked as doubtful. This could be due to its diverse range of services, which may include activities not fully aligned with Shariah principles. Bottom of Form 4. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) Compliance: Doubtful E-commerce giant Amazon is fourth on our list, but also carries a doubtful compliance status. This might be related to its involvement in streaming services that could include content not aligned with Shariah principles, or its financial services offerings. 5. Meta Platforms Inc. (META) Compliance: Doubtful Facebook's parent company, Meta, rounds out our top five. Its doubtful status could be due to concerns about content moderation and potential involvement in activities not fully aligned with Shariah law. 6. Eli Lilly and Co (LLY) Compliance: Halal Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical company, is the first non-tech firm on our list. Its focus on healthcare and strong financial position contribute to its Shariah compliant status. 7. Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Compliance: Halal Broadcom, a designer, developer, and global supplier of semiconductor devices, maintains a Shariah compliant status due to its focus on technology and solid financials. 8. Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Compliance: Halal Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is Shariah compliant, likely due to its focus on sustainable transportation and energy solutions, as well as its financial structure. 9. Walmart Inc. (WMT) Compliance: Doubtful Retail giant Walmart makes the list but with a doubtful compliance status. This could be due to the sale of products not permissible under Shariah law, such as alcohol or pork products. 10. Visa Inc. (V) Compliance: Halal Rounding out our top 10 is Visa, a financial services company. Its Shariah compliant status might surprise some, but it's likely due to its business model focusing on payment processing rather than traditional banking activities.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Green ETFs With Promising Upside And Long-Term Potential Now an article from Canada. It's titled 3 Green ETFs With Promising Upside And Long-Term Potential. It's by Pierre Raymond and seen on theglobeandmail.com. Here's some of what Mr. Raymond says about his picks. “1. iShare Climate Conscious & Transition MSCI USA (USCLi) One of the key objectives of the fund is to track the performance and investment results of large and mid-cap U.S. companies that are actively contributing to the low-carbon economy transition. Overall, the fund has delivered a one-year return of 23.10%, slightly below the benchmark of 23.16%. 2. Carbon Transition U.S. Equity ETF (JCTR) provides investors exposure to the broader U.S. market by positioning the fund to benefit from companies that invest in the low-carbon economy transition… The fund delivered one-year quarterly returns of 24.40%, similar to that of the JPMAM Carbon Transition U.S. Equity Index. 3. Xtrackers Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned US Equity ETF (USNZ) which seeks to track the performance of the Solactive ISS ESG U.S. Net Zero Pathway Enhanced Index… The current one-year return is 24.44% versus 24.54% of the underlying index, and 24.56% of the S&P.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- One other great article that time didn't allow me to review here. 3 Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds for Sustainable Returns. It's by Zacks Equity Research and was found on finance.yahoo.com.  ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “Top Eco-Friendly Stocks.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Now my next podcast will be September 20th. I'll talk to you then! Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul  

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk - But very demure, mind you. Don't forget to subscribe at the $10 tier at our Patreon to get this year's physical gift, the M Word Cloud T-shirt! Sign up by September 6th. Listener Mariann sends some encouraging feedback to another listener we spoke to in After Dark last week, and reveals a heartwarming connection to Laura. Trump has finally agreed to the September 10th ABC debate with Kamala Harris (mainly because he kinda has to). Google has been found to have an illegal monopoly on search functionality as the result of a case filed by the Trump administration.Is regulating Big Tech the one thing that can bridge the ideological divide? According to this ruling, one of the many ways Google has cornered the market on search is by paying Apple $20 billion yearly to be the default search engine on iPhones. Could this ruling lead to a breakup of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company? Is the government equipped to keep up with regulating quickly evolving technology? Speaking of tech, Andrew has a bone to pick with people who complain about Elon, but continue to maintain their Twitter platforms. Is Twitter muscle memory when trying to get quick reactions out there? Why won't Laura just succumb to Threads?! Speaking of Elon, he isn't the only high-profile person who continues to double down on terrible takes: JK Rowling made headlines during the Olympics for spreading misinfo about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's gender identity. Subsequently, both JK and Elon were named in a cyberbullying lawsuit Khelif filed in France. Where do we draw the line with personally cancelling famous people and platforms? We've got only the best recommendations lined up for y'all, as always: Amazon Prime's 'I Am: Celine DIon,' which follows Celine's battle with stiff person syndrome (Andrew), Laura and Pam's D23 recap and reaction on What The Hype?! (Laura), and the Halo Bolt for all your portable car jump starter and power banking needs (Pam). And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts: Inspired by TikTok user bran_flakezz, we ask ourselves: "what is a friendship lesson that you've had to learn the hard way as an adult?" What really resonates with our panel? People who gossip to you are also probably gossiping ABOUT you! We share our own lessons learned, along with anecdotes about the times when we've either had to let friendships go, or reset our expectations and boundaries with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla, Ford, and GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2024 results: billion-dollar revenue beat Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing' Elon Musk would be ‘surprised' if Tesla doesn't have ‘unsupervised self-driving' next year Elon Musk signals reaching limit of Tesla's HW3 despite self-driving promise Tesla warns against wet towel trick to speed up Supercharging Ford misses Q2 earnings by a wide margin as EV losses reach $2.5 billion in 2024 GM claims its next cycle of EV growth is coming, but when? Rivian R2 pre-orders ‘well over' 100,000 and climbing Porsche scales back 80% EV goal by 2030 amid falling sales, shifting market Google's Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/t-hN0dNoTe8

This Day in Legal History: Dutch Low Countries Independence from SpainOn July 26, 1581, the Dutch Low Countries signed the Plakkaat van Verlatinghe, also known as the Act of Abjuration, formally declaring their independence from Spanish rule. This monumental document marked the culmination of a prolonged struggle against the oppressive policies of the Spanish Habsburgs, particularly under King Philip II. The Act of Abjuration justified the Dutch rebellion by asserting that a ruler who does not protect his subjects and instead oppresses them loses his legitimacy. The declaration was a pivotal moment in the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648), which ultimately led to the establishment of the Dutch Republic.The Act of Abjuration is often compared to the later Declaration of Independence of the United States, as both documents articulate the right of a people to overthrow an unjust ruler. The Dutch provinces, driven by the desire for religious freedom, economic independence, and political autonomy, took a bold step in severing ties with one of the most powerful empires of the time. The Plakkaat van Verlatinghe underscored the principle that sovereignty resides with the people, a concept that would influence political thought in Europe and beyond.By declaring their independence, the Dutch not only sought to free themselves from tyranny but also set a precedent for future nations seeking self-determination. The Act of Abjuration remains a significant milestone in the history of democracy and the fight for human rights. It symbolizes the enduring struggle for freedom and justice, themes that continue to resonate in contemporary political discourse.The California Supreme Court has upheld Proposition 22, allowing Uber, Lyft, and other gig economy companies to classify drivers as independent contractors. This unanimous decision supports the 2020 voter-approved law, preventing a significant shift in labor costs and maintaining the companies' current business models. Had the ruling gone against Prop 22, these companies would have faced increased costs and operational challenges in California, one of their largest markets.Following the ruling, shares of Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart surged, though the gains later moderated. Justice Goodwin H. Liu stated that California's constitution does not prevent voters from passing initiatives affecting workers' compensation. He emphasized that this ruling does not bar future legislative decisions to extend workers' compensation benefits to independent contractors.Gig companies hailed the decision, emphasizing that it reflects the will of millions of Californians. However, labor advocates criticized the ruling, arguing it unfairly burdens gig workers by denying them essential protections like minimum wage, sick leave, and overtime pay. Advocates, including the plaintiff Hector Castellanos, renewed calls for unionization to combat these perceived inequities.The ruling is seen as a victory for gig economy companies but signals ongoing legal and legislative battles. States like Massachusetts, New York, Washington, and Minnesota have tackled gig worker classifications with varying strategies, indicating the complexity and ongoing nature of this issue.California Gig Workers to Remain Contractors, Prop 22 Upheld (2)Justice Elena Kagan has proposed that Chief Justice John Roberts appoint a panel of experienced and respected judges to enforce the US Supreme Court's newly adopted code of conduct. Speaking at a judicial conference in Sacramento, Kagan expressed trust in Roberts to establish such a committee. This suggestion comes amid controversy over reports of lavish gifts received by Justice Clarence Thomas, highlighting the need for an enforcement mechanism to accompany the recently adopted code of conduct.Kagan acknowledged the challenges in determining who should enforce ethics rules for the justices but emphasized the necessity of finding a solution. During her discussion at the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's annual judicial conference, she also criticized the practice of justices writing multiple opinions in a single case. She argued that this complicates the work of lower courts and prevents the Supreme Court from providing clear guidance.Kagan specifically mentioned the court's fractured decision in United States v. Rahimi, where seven justices wrote separate opinions despite only one dissent. This case, which upheld a federal gun law related to domestic violence, illustrated divisions among the justices on interpreting firearm restrictions. Kagan's comments follow a term marked by several controversial Supreme Court decisions, including limiting federal regulatory power and providing immunity to former President Donald Trump for certain official acts.Elena Kagan Endorses High Court Ethics Enforcement Mechanism (1)Apple Inc. has agreed to adopt a set of voluntary artificial intelligence (AI) safeguards established by President Joe Biden's administration. These safeguards aim to guide the development of AI technology and encourage companies to protect consumers. Apple joins other tech giants like OpenAI Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., and Microsoft Corp. in committing to test their AI systems for discriminatory tendencies, security flaws, and national security risks. The companies also pledge to share test results transparently with governments, civil society, and academia, and report any vulnerabilities.This commitment coincides with Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, into its iPhone voice-command assistant. However, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., has threatened to ban Apple devices from his companies if OpenAI's software is integrated at the operating system level, citing security concerns. Musk has his own AI startup, xAI, which has developed a chatbot named Grok.AI technology has become mainstream, but its use in areas like law enforcement, hiring, and housing has faced criticism for fostering discrimination. President Biden has emphasized the benefits of AI while also warning of its potential dangers, advocating for responsible industry practices. Although the White House guidelines are comprehensive, they are not enforceable, relying on companies to adhere to the standards voluntarily.In response to the challenges of regulating AI, Biden signed an executive order last year requiring powerful AI systems to undergo testing to be eligible for federal government purchase. He is set to receive an update on the implementation of this directive. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress has expressed interest in regulating AI, but legislation has not yet been prioritized.Apple to Adopt Voluntary AI Safeguards Established by BidenManhattan prosecutors argued that Donald Trump's conviction should stand despite a Supreme Court ruling that presidents cannot face criminal charges for official acts. In a recent court filing, prosecutors emphasized that the charges against Trump involved personal conduct, specifically the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, and were unrelated to his presidential duties. Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to cover up the payment made by his lawyer, Michael Cohen, before the 2016 election. Trump denies the encounter and plans to appeal the verdict. Legal experts believe the request to overturn the conviction is unlikely to succeed as the conduct predates Trump's presidency. Trump's defense claimed the prosecution improperly used evidence of his official acts during the trial, including Twitter posts and testimonies from White House aides, but prosecutors argued these were related to personal matters. The judge, Juan Merchan, postponed sentencing to September 18 to allow Trump's lawyers to present their case. If the conviction is upheld, sentencing will proceed, and Trump can then appeal to a higher court.Trump hush money prosecutors say conviction should stand despite immunity ruling | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer of some note.Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most revered composers in the history of Western music, was born in 1770 in Bonn, Germany. His innovative compositions bridged the Classical and Romantic eras, leaving an indelible mark on music that continues to inspire and move audiences worldwide. Despite becoming profoundly deaf in his later years, Beethoven's prolific output includes symphonies, concertos, string quartets, and piano sonatas, showcasing his genius and resilience.One of his most remarkable works is the Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111, completed on July 28, 1822. This sonata is the last of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas, representing the culmination of his explorations in the genre. The piece is notable for its profound depth, structural innovation, and emotional intensity, characteristics that reflect Beethoven's mature style.The sonata consists of two contrasting movements. The first movement, "Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato," opens with a dramatic, solemn introduction that sets the stage for the ensuing allegro. This section is marked by its passionate energy, dynamic contrasts, and intricate rhythms, driving forward with a relentless, almost fateful momentum. The movement's thematic material is both complex and expressive, embodying Beethoven's masterful ability to fuse technical brilliance with deep emotional expression.The "Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato" serves as a testament to Beethoven's ingenuity and his capacity to convey profound human experiences through music. It challenges the performer with its technical demands while offering listeners a rich, emotional journey. The sonata's significance lies not only in its technical mastery but also in its philosophical depth, inviting interpretations that delve into the realms of struggle, resolution, and transcendence.As we close our week of shows we invite you to immerse yourself in the powerful and evocative sounds of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111. Let the intensity and passion of the first movement, "Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato," carry you through its intricate and emotive landscapes. Enjoy this timeless piece and allow Beethoven's genius to resonate within you.Without first ado, the first movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111, enjoy.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Craig Newmark and pancakes After years of uncertainty, Google says it won't be 'deprecating third-party cookies' in Chrome Amazon's Prime Day causes worker injuries, Senate probe finds Helping our customers through the CrowdStrike outage Technical Details: Falcon Update for Windows Hosts Windows 3.1 saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with archaic OS NYT vs OpenAI Google's goo.gl links will stop working in August 2025 Deadpool and Wolverine are Google's first Easter eggs in Circle to Search [Gallery] Google's Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo X replaced the water pistol emoji with a regular gun, for some reason CNN attempts to answer the question: What does it mean to be brat? An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Over. The 'Hotdoggers' Are OK. The quiet rise of Nick Pickles: the Yorkshireman gaining power at Elon Musk's X Mark Zuckerberg says he's "more comfortable" with new appearance after AI interview Google wants to steal Ray-Ban maker from Meta for Gemini smart glasses "Ignore all previous instructions" The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B Taylor Lorenz: We're all learning about major events through increasingly bizarre digital formats. Stolen Buttons Succession comes to life Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: betterhelp.com/TWIG bitwarden.com/twit

Craig Newmark and pancakes After years of uncertainty, Google says it won't be 'deprecating third-party cookies' in Chrome Amazon's Prime Day causes worker injuries, Senate probe finds Helping our customers through the CrowdStrike outage Technical Details: Falcon Update for Windows Hosts Windows 3.1 saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with archaic OS NYT vs OpenAI Google's goo.gl links will stop working in August 2025 Deadpool and Wolverine are Google's first Easter eggs in Circle to Search [Gallery] Google's Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo X replaced the water pistol emoji with a regular gun, for some reason CNN attempts to answer the question: What does it mean to be brat? An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Over. The 'Hotdoggers' Are OK. The quiet rise of Nick Pickles: the Yorkshireman gaining power at Elon Musk's X Mark Zuckerberg says he's "more comfortable" with new appearance after AI interview Google wants to steal Ray-Ban maker from Meta for Gemini smart glasses "Ignore all previous instructions" The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B Taylor Lorenz: We're all learning about major events through increasingly bizarre digital formats. Stolen Buttons Succession comes to life Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: betterhelp.com/TWIG bitwarden.com/twit

Craig Newmark and pancakes After years of uncertainty, Google says it won't be 'deprecating third-party cookies' in Chrome Amazon's Prime Day causes worker injuries, Senate probe finds Helping our customers through the CrowdStrike outage Technical Details: Falcon Update for Windows Hosts Windows 3.1 saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with archaic OS NYT vs OpenAI Google's goo.gl links will stop working in August 2025 Deadpool and Wolverine are Google's first Easter eggs in Circle to Search [Gallery] Google's Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo X replaced the water pistol emoji with a regular gun, for some reason CNN attempts to answer the question: What does it mean to be brat? An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Over. The 'Hotdoggers' Are OK. The quiet rise of Nick Pickles: the Yorkshireman gaining power at Elon Musk's X Mark Zuckerberg says he's "more comfortable" with new appearance after AI interview Google wants to steal Ray-Ban maker from Meta for Gemini smart glasses "Ignore all previous instructions" The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B Taylor Lorenz: We're all learning about major events through increasingly bizarre digital formats. Stolen Buttons Succession comes to life Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: betterhelp.com/TWIG bitwarden.com/twit

Craig Newmark and pancakes After years of uncertainty, Google says it won't be 'deprecating third-party cookies' in Chrome Amazon's Prime Day causes worker injuries, Senate probe finds Helping our customers through the CrowdStrike outage Technical Details: Falcon Update for Windows Hosts Windows 3.1 saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with archaic OS NYT vs OpenAI Google's goo.gl links will stop working in August 2025 Deadpool and Wolverine are Google's first Easter eggs in Circle to Search [Gallery] Google's Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo X replaced the water pistol emoji with a regular gun, for some reason CNN attempts to answer the question: What does it mean to be brat? An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Over. The 'Hotdoggers' Are OK. The quiet rise of Nick Pickles: the Yorkshireman gaining power at Elon Musk's X Mark Zuckerberg says he's "more comfortable" with new appearance after AI interview Google wants to steal Ray-Ban maker from Meta for Gemini smart glasses "Ignore all previous instructions" The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B Taylor Lorenz: We're all learning about major events through increasingly bizarre digital formats. Stolen Buttons Succession comes to life Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: betterhelp.com/TWIG bitwarden.com/twit

On this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla's Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017. While Tesla pushes back its Robotaxi launch, Google is powering ahead, beting $5 billion on Waymo's expansion in to Texas. Plus, GM's got some lease deals for new Chevy EVs – some bad, some pretty good, actually! You'll have to listen to see which one is which ... or, you know, just click here to see Equinox EV deals near you. Source Links Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2024 results: billion-dollar revenue beat Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV Elon Musk reiterates Tesla Roadster production in 2025 Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing' Elon Musk would be ‘surprised' if Tesla doesn't have ‘unsupervised self-driving' next year Google's Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo The 2024 Chevy Silverado EV lease price costs as much as two Rivian trucks [update] Chevy's Equinox EV just got even more affordable to lease This cute little electric bike-car just may be back from the dead Starbucks throws its weight behind 6 new community solar farms Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that's the plan, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content there as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Craig Newmark and pancakes After years of uncertainty, Google says it won't be 'deprecating third-party cookies' in Chrome Amazon's Prime Day causes worker injuries, Senate probe finds Helping our customers through the CrowdStrike outage Technical Details: Falcon Update for Windows Hosts Windows 3.1 saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with archaic OS NYT vs OpenAI Google's goo.gl links will stop working in August 2025 Deadpool and Wolverine are Google's first Easter eggs in Circle to Search [Gallery] Google's Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo X replaced the water pistol emoji with a regular gun, for some reason CNN attempts to answer the question: What does it mean to be brat? An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Over. The 'Hotdoggers' Are OK. The quiet rise of Nick Pickles: the Yorkshireman gaining power at Elon Musk's X Mark Zuckerberg says he's "more comfortable" with new appearance after AI interview Google wants to steal Ray-Ban maker from Meta for Gemini smart glasses "Ignore all previous instructions" The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B Taylor Lorenz: We're all learning about major events through increasingly bizarre digital formats. Stolen Buttons Succession comes to life Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: betterhelp.com/TWIG bitwarden.com/twit

Craig Newmark and pancakes After years of uncertainty, Google says it won't be 'deprecating third-party cookies' in Chrome Amazon's Prime Day causes worker injuries, Senate probe finds Helping our customers through the CrowdStrike outage Technical Details: Falcon Update for Windows Hosts Windows 3.1 saves the day during CrowdStrike outage — Southwest Airlines scrapes by with archaic OS NYT vs OpenAI Google's goo.gl links will stop working in August 2025 Deadpool and Wolverine are Google's first Easter eggs in Circle to Search [Gallery] Google's Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo X replaced the water pistol emoji with a regular gun, for some reason CNN attempts to answer the question: What does it mean to be brat? An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Over. The 'Hotdoggers' Are OK. The quiet rise of Nick Pickles: the Yorkshireman gaining power at Elon Musk's X Mark Zuckerberg says he's "more comfortable" with new appearance after AI interview Google wants to steal Ray-Ban maker from Meta for Gemini smart glasses "Ignore all previous instructions" The first GPT-4-class AI model anyone can download has arrived: Llama 405B Taylor Lorenz: We're all learning about major events through increasingly bizarre digital formats. Stolen Buttons Succession comes to life Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: betterhelp.com/TWIG bitwarden.com/twit

Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, reports steady growth with a sharp focus on AI advancements in its search engine. Alphabet's revenue for the second quarter increased by 14% to $84.74 billion, and earnings rose 29% to $23.62 billion from the previous year. CEO Sundar Pichai noted AI's expanding capabilities in enhancing Google's functionality. The cloud-computing division recorded its highest revenue at $10.3 billion for the quarter, up 29% from last year. Despite setbacks, such as ending acquisition talks with cybersecurity firm Wiz and halting plans to block third-party cookies in Chrome, the company remains committed to AI innovation. A significant antitrust ruling from the U.S. Justice Department, anticipated later this year, may impact Google's search engine dominance.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could AI be like the Olympics?

Could AI be like the Olympics?

The Alphabet Inc. unit, which operates its commercial ride service in three major cities and is adding a fourth, is starting to generate significant revenue. But safety concerns persist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chelsea Market is a bustling market in New York City with dozens of shops, local art, and delicious food spots. In this article, we'll review the best shops and places to eat in Chelsea Market! Brief History of Chelsea Market Originally constructed in the 1890s Was the home of the National Biscuit Company, aka Nabisco, from the late 1890s until 1956 The Oreo cookie was invented and first produced here Redeveloped in the 1990s and is now owned by Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google Also includes office spaces on upper levels for companies like Oxygen Network, MLB.com, Google, YouTube, and the Food Network Best Shops at Chelsea Market Artists & Fleas Posman Books Anthropologie Pearl River Mart Heatonist Saxelby Cheesemongers Sarabeth's Bakery Varying pop-up shops and market areas Best Places to Eat at Chelsea Market Los Tacos No. 1 Doughnuttery A Taste of Economy Candy Berlin Currywurst Creamline American Classics The Lobster Place Seafood Hall Takumi Taco La Devozione Sign up for our newsletter; we email once a week with must-see NYC travel tips and articles! https://rebrand.ly/newsletter-bth

This Day in Legal History: SEC EstablishedOn this day in legal history, June 6, 1934, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established, marking a pivotal moment in the regulation of financial markets. The SEC was created in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression, aiming to restore investor confidence and safeguard their interests. Tasked with enforcing securities laws and regulating the securities industry, the SEC's mission was to ensure transparency, prevent fraud, and protect investors from unfair practices. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Joseph P. Kennedy, a businessman and former stock market speculator, as the first Chairman of the SEC. Kennedy's experience and insider knowledge of Wall Street made him a controversial but effective choice for the role. Under his leadership, the SEC began implementing key reforms, including the requirement for companies to provide accurate and comprehensive financial statements, the regulation of stock exchanges, and the enforcement of laws against insider trading. These measures were crucial in stabilizing the financial markets and rebuilding public trust. The establishment of the SEC represented a significant shift towards greater federal oversight and accountability in the financial sector.The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have agreed to divide responsibility over the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, allowing the FTC to investigate Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI. The DOJ will probe Nvidia for potential antitrust violations and oversee Alphabet Inc.'s Google. This arrangement follows over six months of negotiations between the agencies.The FTC has already initiated a probe into Microsoft's $650 million deal with Inflection AI, scrutinizing whether the company properly notified antitrust authorities. Both the DOJ and FTC declined to comment, and representatives from Microsoft, Inflection, OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia did not respond to requests for comments.The DOJ and FTC jointly enforce U.S. antitrust laws and decide internally which agency will handle specific investigations. This process, known as clearance, has previously led to disputes, especially in high-profile cases like those involving Google. The process of "clearance" between the DOJ and FTC, which involves determining which agency will investigate specific mergers and anticompetitive conduct, is crucial in managing jurisdictional overlaps and ensuring efficient enforcement of antitrust laws.In related developments, the European Union reviewed Microsoft's investment in OpenAI but opted not to pursue a formal investigation. Meanwhile, the UK's competition watchdog is examining the partnership but determined that Microsoft's deal with French AI company Mistral AI does not warrant an investigation.Microsoft, Nvidia to Face US Antitrust Probes Over Moves in AIUS regulators to open antitrust inquiries of Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia | ReutersDan Jacobs, chef-owner of two Milwaukee restaurants, adopted a service charge model during the pandemic to increase employee pay, which led to a $70,000 tax bill. This situation highlights a broader issue where the U.S. tax code favors traditional tipping systems with tax credits, disadvantaging restaurants that use service charges. Service fees, which can range from a few percent to over 20% of the bill, are intended to raise wages for back-of-house workers and reduce tipping disparities.Rep. Earl Blumenauer has introduced legislation to equalize the tax treatment of service charges and tips, arguing that the tax code should not penalize restaurants adapting to industry changes. The proposed bill would allow restaurants using service charges to claim a tax credit similar to the tip tax credit, provided the service charge goes directly to employees. Critics argue that service charges reduce workers' take-home pay and believe tips give employees more control over their earnings.The National Restaurant Association supports policies offering operational flexibility, and many Democrats in Congress advocate eliminating the subminimum tipped wage. Service charges spread earnings among all staff, including those already earning the minimum wage, potentially reducing income for traditionally tipped workers. Ending the tipped wage could address these disparities and make service charges a more viable option for restaurants.In short, the disparity in tax treatment between traditional tips and service charges under the U.S. tax code, which currently benefits restaurants that rely on tips through tax credits, is a significant issue. This inequity impacts how restaurants choose to compensate their staff and has prompted legislative efforts to create a more balanced system.Restaurant Service Fees Strike a New Nerve: How They're TaxedA Georgia appeals court has paused the criminal case against Donald Trump, who is accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, while it considers his request to disqualify lead prosecutor Fani Willis. This decision halts progress toward a trial for Trump and 14 co-defendants until the appeal is resolved. Trump's appeal argues that Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, has a conflict of interest due to an alleged romantic relationship with a former top deputy.The case is one of four legal battles Trump faces as he campaigns to reclaim the presidency. Recently, a New York jury found Trump guilty of concealing hush money payments to a porn star, a verdict he plans to appeal. Two federal cases, involving attempts to overturn the election and mishandling classified documents, are also entangled in legal delays.In the Georgia case, prosecutors intend to appeal a previous ruling that dismissed some charges in the indictment. The appeal process is expected to take several months, with oral arguments scheduled for October. Trump and his co-defendants have pleaded not guilty to racketeering and other charges related to the alleged scheme to reverse his narrow loss in Georgia.Trump election interference case paused in Georgia during challenge to prosecutor | ReutersAmazon is facing a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) lawsuit in the UK, filed by the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) on behalf of about 35,000 small retailers. The lawsuit accuses Amazon of misusing non-public data from these retailers to promote its own competing products, thus boosting its market share and profits. BIRA's Chief Executive, Andrew Goodacre, stated that small retailers are compelled to use Amazon due to its extensive reach, but the case aims to prevent Amazon from driving them out of business.The lawsuit also claims that Amazon manipulated the "Buy Box" feature on its website to its advantage. This feature, which showcases select products at the top of product pages, is already under investigation by Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its impact on fair competition. Last year, the CMA accepted commitments from Amazon to ensure fair competition on its platform. Amazon has not responded to the lawsuit at this time.$1.3 bln UK lawsuit accuses Amazon of misusing small sellers' data | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge surged at a higher-than-expected pace, highlighting the persistent struggle to return inflation to the central bank's 2 percent target.Alphabet Inc. announced a first-time-ever dividend program and a $70 billion buyback of its own stock that could revitalize the tech company for the next year.TikTok's Beijing-based owner ByteDance denied media reports of selling the platform as the company faces a mandate to either divest the firm or be banned from the United States.

Markets having a tough time and a big week of data is coming. Got the 5% correction - is there more? M&A - Another deal dies PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter DONATE - Show 700 Campaign Warm Up - Markets having a tough time - Happy Passover! - SHOW 700 coming up! - Happy belated 420 Day to our fine smoky listeners - Jumping to Conclusions - We have a limerick! Market Update - Big week(s) coming for economics - Got the 5% correction - is there more? - M&A - Another deal dies - Earnings - Tech on deck - Historic Treasury Auction this week - need to pay the bills since tax receipts not doing it and lots of debt outstanding Who Would think??? - UK - FTSE 100 at all-time high! Recap: - Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., Google parent Alphabet Inc. and Tesla Inc., all of which are among the so-called Magnificent Seven group of tech giants, will report THIS WEEK week. - Technology stocks are selling off, with the Nasdaq 100 Index registering its biggest weekly drop since November 2022 in the midst of a four-week losing streak, its longest since December 2022. - Even AI darling Nvidia Corp. is getting hit, plunging 10% on Friday and wiping out $212 billion in market value for its worst day since the Covid pandemic in March 2020. MAG7 Profit Outlook - But hope is on the horizon. Profits for the Mag Seven — which also includes Apple Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Nvidia — are forecast to rise 38% in the first quarter from a year ago, dwarfing the overall S&P 500's 2.4% anticipated year-over-year earnings growth, according to Bloomberg Intelligence data. - Around 178 S&P 500 companies — representing more than 40% of the index's market capitalization — will post results next week. But the biggest expectations are for megacap tech firms. = = Nvidia, which Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s trading desk dubbed “the most important stock on planet Earth,” doesn't report its earnings for another month. Tesla - Stock down a lot - DOWN 43% YTD - Down 65% from high set November 2021 - Tesla is recalling nearly 3,900 of its Cybertrucks due to an issue with the vehicle's accelerator pedal. - The recall, announced Wednesday, was prompted by accelerator pedal pads in the trucks that "may dislodge and cause the pedal to become trapped by the interior trim," - All of the 3,878 of the 2024 Cybertrucks that Tesla built between Nov. 13 and April 4 are subject to the recall, the electric vehicle maker's safety recall report said. - And then: Tesla on Saturday slashed the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver assistant software to $8,000 from $12,000 in the United States, as CEO Elon Musk reaffirms his commitment to self-driving technology. - Musk is betting the technology will become a major source of revenue for the world's most valuable automaker. But he has for years failed to achieve the goal of self-driving capability, with the technology under growing regulatory and legal scrutiny. ----- Could be a short squeeze setting up for earnings (Tonight) - READ MORE>>>>> Tesla Earnings - Tesla misses by $0.04, misses on revs, gross margin down 199 bps yr/yr, reiterates that in 2024, vehicle volume may be notably lower than the growth rate achieved in 2023 - Total GAAP gross margin of 17.4%, down 199 bps yr/yr. - Operating expenses up 37% yr/yr to $2.53 bln. - Total Deliveries down 9% to 386,810. - Outlook: Co states, "Our company is currently between two major growth waves: the first one began with the global expansion of the Model 3/Y platform and we believe the next one will be initiated by advances in autonomy and introduction of new products, including those built on our next generation vehicle platform.

Sergey Brin is a prominent technology entrepreneur and computer scientist. He is best known as one of the co-founders of Google, one of the world's leading technology companies. Sergey Brin was born in Moscow, Russia, on August 21, 1973, and emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six.While pursuing his studies at Stanford University, Sergey met Larry Page, and together they developed the idea for a new and more efficient search engine that would later become Google.In 1998, they officially founded Google Inc., with the mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.Under Sergey Brin's leadership as President of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company) until his departure in 2019, Google grew into a multinational conglomerate and one of the most influential technology companies in the world.The company's innovations and products, including Google Search, Gmail, Android, Google Maps, and numerous others, have significantly shaped the digital landscape.He is also tied to Jeffrey Epstein according to court documents and eye witness accounts. In this episode, we dive into that relationship and see how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly was able to rope Brin in and get him as a customer for JP Morgan Chase.(commercial at 9:13)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein helped JPMorgan land Google's Sergey Brin as client (nypost.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode, Scott discusses the YTD results for Tesla, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet Inc, & Apple.

In this episode, Scott discusses the YTD results for Tesla, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet Inc, & Apple.

In Which We Discuss: 1. Ben Softness, our resident legal expert, who is in no way representing the views of Alphabet Inc., joins us to discuss the recent Trump legal action. (Skip to 39:02 to start there) 2. Can we move on, as a people, from caring about Taylor Swift? 3. If a tree falls in the South Carolina primary, and no voters hear it, did an election actually occur? 4. Hot takes from a low stakes California senate candidate forum. 5. New potential immigration bill might be a paperwork nightmare for drug cartels.   Brain Trust Live is Lila Nordstrom and Brent Thornburg's look at the week in electoral and political news. Join the millions of falling phones, sirens, helicopters, barking dogs, and computer beeps who love our podcast and tell your friends about BTL!  Then rate us on iTunes or find us Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Stitcher, or Instagram! And, as always, you can buy and review Lila's book here: Some Kids Left Behind. Plus, subscribe to Lila's new podcast, What Can I Do, wherever you get your podcasts!

Sergey Brin is a prominent technology entrepreneur and computer scientist. He is best known as one of the co-founders of Google, one of the world's leading technology companies. Sergey Brin was born in Moscow, Russia, on August 21, 1973, and emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six.While pursuing his studies at Stanford University, Sergey met Larry Page, and together they developed the idea for a new and more efficient search engine that would later become Google.In 1998, they officially founded Google Inc., with the mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.Under Sergey Brin's leadership as President of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company) until his departure in 2019, Google grew into a multinational conglomerate and one of the most influential technology companies in the world.The company's innovations and products, including Google Search, Gmail, Android, Google Maps, and numerous others, have significantly shaped the digital landscape.He is also tied to Jeffrey Epstein according to court documents and eye witness accounts. In this episode, we dive into that relationship and see how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly was able to rope Brin in and get him as a customer for JP Morgan Chase.(commercial at 9:13)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein helped JPMorgan land Google's Sergey Brin as client (nypost.com)

Sergey Brin is a prominent technology entrepreneur and computer scientist. He is best known as one of the co-founders of Google, one of the world's leading technology companies. Sergey Brin was born in Moscow, Russia, on August 21, 1973, and emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six.While pursuing his studies at Stanford University, Sergey met Larry Page, and together they developed the idea for a new and more efficient search engine that would later become Google.In 1998, they officially founded Google Inc., with the mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.Under Sergey Brin's leadership as President of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company) until his departure in 2019, Google grew into a multinational conglomerate and one of the most influential technology companies in the world.The company's innovations and products, including Google Search, Gmail, Android, Google Maps, and numerous others, have significantly shaped the digital landscape.He is also tied to Jeffrey Epstein according to court documents and eye witness accounts. In this episode, we dive into that relationship and see how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly was able to rope Brin in and get him as a customer for JP Morgan Chase.(commercial at 9:13)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein helped JPMorgan land Google's Sergey Brin as client (nypost.com)

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Today's episode is from a conversation with the "Godfather of Silicon Valley," John Hennessy, Chairman of Alphabet Inc., acclaimed author, and Stanford professor. I delve into John's shift to prioritizing philanthropy, and his insight on the intertwining of intuition and innovation, particularly through his experiences with early versions of Yahoo and Google. We discuss the AI revolution's breathtaking pace and what it means for the future. Plus, John imparts a crucial message on reputation in the digital age, while stressing the importance of learning to be a lifelong student. Join us for an enlightening discussion on leadership, technology, and the enduring value of education in an ever-evolving world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices