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As tensions flare between Iran and Israel, investors are watching oil, gold, and, of course, crypto. In this episode of Bits + Bips, the panel digs into the market response to war risk, the chances the Fed will actually cut rates, and how Circle's IPO is being treated more like a meme stock than a fintech play. Plus: Why Scaramucci says we're all living in a surveillance state  Whether stablecoins are being kneecapped by U.S. regulation  When altcoin ETFs are coming And what BlackRock's Larry Fink secretly told Scaramucci about Bitcoin in 2021

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The called Special Session of the 89th Texas Legislature will begin on 21 July; what will be on the call?Much followup on bills signed and vetoed by Governor Greg “Get High” Abbott. And followup on yesterday's big news on the veto of SB3. (Story mentioned today.)Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas wins again! Texas Named Best Business Climate In Nation For Third Year In A Row.I don't like the Blackrock group but I love this Texas ETF. I bet Mark Miller of Edward Jones could get you started!A group of campaign / political stories: Retired Houston astronaut jumps into the Democrat race to take on U.S. Sen. John Cornyn – clearly just another bureaucracy loving liberal Democrat who hates Trump and Republicans. State Senator Joan Huffman Launches Campaign for Texas Attorney General – nope State Rep. Nate Schatzline launches bid for Texas Senate seat vacated by Hancock (SD9.) Jasmine Crockett drops bid for top Democrat Oversight Committee post, citing leadership resistance. Crocked is crocked. Even Most Democrats Say No To Latest Attention-Seeking Trump Impeachment Attempt from Grumpy Al Green of Houston Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Our conversation outlines the current landscape for fixed income investors and where to locate opportunity within the asset class. We also discuss the convergence of public and private credit, along with the risks and opportunities within private credit to be mindful of. Featured are Leslie Falconio, Head of Taxable Fixed Income Strategy Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Amanda Lynam, Head of Macro Credit Research within the Portfolio Management Group, BlackRock. Host: Daniel Cassidy

The global investment environment is full of uncertainty — from inflation, growth dynamics, to policy shifts and geopolitical tensions. Investors are seeking clarity and ways to unlock more consistent investment outcomes during a period of unpredictable conditions. Innovations in data analytics and technology are helping investors better understand markets not just in during turbulent times, but in everyday decision making. But is AI the answer to consistent investment performance, and how can human judgment have the potential to create more resilient investment results? Enter systematic investing, that blends human insight and machine learning to pursue consistent alpha in volatile markets through disciplined processes, alternative data, and continuous innovation.Ronald Kahn, Global Head of Systematic Investment Research at BlackRock, has played a foundational role in shaping the field of quantitative investing over the past few decades. He joins host Oscar Pulido to talk about what it means to pursue consistent alpha in today's markets, how data and technology have evolved investors' expectations and how systematic investing continues to deliver potential in uncertain conditions.Key moments in this episode:00:00 Investment Uncertainty in 202502:23 Pursuing Consistent Alpha in Volatile Markets04:02 The Role of Data and Technology04:26 Alternative Data in Action07:53 Systematic Investing and Technology12:44 Human and Machine Collaboration16:07 Considerations for Individual Investors18:47 Conclusion and Next Episode PreviewCheck out the full series covering tariffs and market volatility on The Bid: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iiZbbNz3eI08zXGZ4n3LI?si=TNiOrYRoSxyXVsbwsBs68Q

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, and Adrian Alvarez from InvestReady cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Global Settlement tokenizing a $75M oil & gas deal, JPMorgan's deposit tokens, and more RWA news! Company of the Week - Herwig: Global Settlement Network Company of the Week - Kyle: Oxbridge Re Companies covered include JPMorgan, Base, Coinbase, SEC, Luxembourg, Plume, Centrifuge, Converge, XDC, Archax, Deutsche Bank, DTCC, Fnality, ICE, OSTTRA, Partior, PPIH, BlackRock, Deribit, Crypto.com, Oxbridge Re/ SurancePlus, Midnight Foundation ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 0:48 Special Announcement from Global Settlement Network 6:47 Market Movements 37:35  RWA Foundation Updates 39:17 Token Debrief 46:10 Companies of The Week

Hiermit erstatten wir Unterzeichnenden Strafanzeige gegen den deutschen Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz. Dieser hat u.a. gegen das deutsche Grundgesetz verstoßen – insbesondere gegen Art. 9, 25 und 26. Dieser Beitrag ist auch als Audio-Podcast verfügbar. Herr Merz, der vor seiner Tätigkeit als Bundeskanzler Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender des weltgrößten Rüstungsinvestors BlackRock gewesen war, hat am 17.Weiterlesen

I interviewed Brett Tejpaul, Head of Coinbase Institutional, at the Coinbase State of Crypto Summit. We discussed the rising institutional demand for crypto and Coinbase's suite of institutional services.

Got a pension? Or a savings account? Arguably, its purpose is to align your interests with the interests of capitalism: when the market goes up, you benefit too. All this means that the working class actually already owns lots of the assets around us, from companies to houses. But how much control do we actually […]

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The country of “in God we trust” will be the hand of God to protect the physical and false Israel from hellfire that they invoked by the poking and prodding of heaven. Leaked documents from Israel depict a list of countries they are willing to bomb as part of the Samson option, including Los Angeles, Washington DC, and New York, and so it must not be coincidence that Prime Minster Netanyahu just went on television again and threatened that it is Tel Aviv today and “tomorrow it's New York.” Remember the 11 of September. The antichrist won't appear in reddish clothing with horns calling for destruction, he will appear as the bringer of peace. Just as Mariam Adelson called Trump the “savior of the Jewish people,” it appears he will be both the deceiver and the bringer of peace on the world stage. They will create peace from the chaos and once again break it as part of the art of tribulation. The end times will not be easy to decipher; who is good and who is bad. The missiles striking Israel are hitting directly opposite sides of the geographical site of armageddon. The world is a stage and the actors wage real war via deception. The world is a stage and the actors wage real war via deception. Israel targets and kills the top Iranian negotiator of peace, Ali Shamkhani, and then says Iran is terrified, while certain their officials reportedly flee, quietly blackens the media in their country, and reportedly secretly asks Russia to deescalate. As for the recent IAEA report on Iran, it cannot be used as justification for the attack because said attack was planned 8 months ago. OpenAI just won a $200 million defense contract in the footsteps of Palantir obtaining a $1.3 billion contract the same from the Pentagon. Trump has absolutely supported these companies and their plan for mass surveillance and murder. And who gets the rebuilding contracts? Blackrock and Blackstone. Consider this: the first assassination attempt was July, 2024, and the second was September, 2024, while in August the head of Palantir said the US will fight a 3-front war against Russia, China, and Iran. Within that same time frame, Israel had begun planning the attack on Iran. It appears that Trump has been compromised via these events and has chose to sell out America in favor of the synagogue of Satan - perhaps because they have threatened to nuke the USA as the last resort to get support - while threatening countries that want peace, threatening countries that want to try war criminals, and refusing to agree to any kind of peace plan - meanwhile, Trump repeats talking points from the Iraq war. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable Paypal email rdgable1991@gmail.comEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

BlackRock says the unthinkable! Confirming what bitcoiners have been saying for a LONG TIME!!

In this episode, I chat with Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence and author of The Bogle Effect. We dive into the life and legacy of Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, and explore the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Eric Balchunas on X: https://x.com/EricBalchunas ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Eric's Background: Journalism to Finance 05:53 - Investing Philosophy and Personal Strategy  09:24 - Exploring The Bogle Effect  12:09 - Comparing Bogle and Satoshi  22:19 - Origin Story of Vanguard  24:45 - Launching the First Index Fund  28:51 - The Sacrificial Ethos of Bogle 34:46 - Buffett's Tribute and Endorsement  37:03 - Who Are the Bogleheads?  42:09 - Bogle's Take on ETFs and Trading  44:59 - Frankenstein's Monster: Thematic ETFs  49:46 - The Art of Doing Nothing  50:56 - Inflation, Bitcoin, and the Real Return  53:18 - Comparing Bitcoin and U.S. Stocks 54:45 - Bogle's Take on Trustless Money and Banks  58:33 - Eric's Journey into Bitcoin via ETF Filings  01:04:55 - TradFi's Shift After the Bitcoin ETF Approval  01:05:37 - BlackRock, Fidelity & the Legitimization of Bitcoin  1:13:17 - ETFs response to a Major Drop in Bitcoin's Price  1:19:40 - The Two Things that Convinced Eric About Bitcoin  1:24:10 - How Has Bitcoin Changed Eric  DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors.  I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.  Thank you for listening!

The world is on fire but the market is only slightly down.FEATURING:Josh Scigala (https://twitter.com/JScigala)Ben Arc (https://twitter.com/ArcBtc)Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)THIS WEEK:  Israeli strikes kill some of Iran's most powerful men, including military and nuclear leadershttps://www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/middleeast/israel-iran-strikes-military-deaths-intl-hnkSource: CNNCrypto Altcoins Lead Slide As Geopolitics Spurs Haven Demandhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-13/bitcoin-btc-sinks-as-israel-escalates-iran-standoff-with-airstrikesSource: BloombergCrypto Industry's Coveted Market Structure Bill Is Doomed, Lobbyists Sayhttps://decrypt.co/324686/crypto-coveted-market-structure-bill-doomed-lobbyistsSource: DecryptBlackRock Owns 3% of All Bitcoin, and That Changes Everythinghttps://www.tipranks.com/news/blackrock-owns-3-of-all-bitcoin-and-that-changes-everythingSource: Tipranks'Attack of the Clones': Coinbase Raises Alarm on Risks With Bitcoin Treasury Modelhttps://decrypt.co/324934/attack-clones-coinbase-risks-bitcoin-treasury-modelSource: Decrypt—-Bitcoin Core Devs Commit to Changing OP_RETURN Data Storage Limit By Octoberhttps://decrypt.co/324424/bitcoin-core-devs-commit-to-changing-op_return-data-storage-limit-by-octoberSource: Decrypt“Delay, Interfere, Undermine”https://www.propublica.org/article/bukele-trump-el-salvador-ms13-gang-vulcan-corruption-investigationSource: Pro PublicaCzech government faces no-confidence vote over bitcoin scandalhttps://www.reuters.com/technology/czech-government-faces-no-confidence-vote-over-bitcoin-scandal-2025-06-12Source: ReutersCrypto influencer Anthony Pompliano set to launch bitcoin-buying vehiclehttps://cointelegraph.com/news/gamestop-sink-20-500m-upsizing-btc-investmentsSource: CointelegraphParaguay president's X account likely hacked in Bitcoin schemehttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/paraguay-presidents-x-account-likely-hacked-bitcoin-scheme-2025-06-09/Source: ReutersCrypto influencer Anthony Pompliano set to launch bitcoin-buying vehiclehttps://www.ft.com/content/0fc6e795-d448-437b-905e-1b527d45d87fSource: FTJUST IN: Amazon & Walmart explore launching their own stablecoins, WSJ reports.https://twitter.com/watcherguru/status/1933460609649008665?s=46Source: Twitter/XIran launches ballistic missiles at Israel, as Supreme Leader vows to 'inflict heavy blows'https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c93ydeqyq71tSource: BBC___________________________________________________________________________________________World Crypto Networkhttps://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/On This Day in World Crypto Network Historyhttps://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/onthisday/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCR9gdpWisRwnk_k23GsHf

Recent swings in U.S. inflation highlight the volatile economic backdrop, even before the full tariff impact. Nicholas Fawcett, Senior Economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute explains why we tap into mega forces that keep driving returns.General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2025 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners. BIIM0625U/M-4586289

Bitcoin just crossed $100,000, and you're probably thinking: “I missed it.” And you wouldn't be alone. That's how most people feel. They heard about it at $1,000… were told it was a scam at $10,000… waited for a pullback at $30,000… and now that it's over six figures, they've mentally closed the door on the opportunity. It's human nature to assume that if you're not early, you're too late. But that's not how this works—not with Bitcoin. In fact, this might actually be the best risk-adjusted time in Bitcoin's history to buy. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it's true—and the data backs it up. Let's talk supply and demand. Since the halving in April, Bitcoin's issuance has dropped to just 3.125 BTC every 10 minutes. That's about 450 new coins per day, or just over 3,100 per week. Meanwhile, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs alone are buying more than 30,000 BTC a week—ten times what's being mined. And that's just the activity we know about from public filings. It doesn't include over-the-counter purchases from sovereign wealth funds, corporate treasuries, family offices, or high-net-worth individuals quietly accumulating behind the scenes. So where's the extra Bitcoin coming from? It's coming from long-time holders—early adopters who've sat on their coins for a decade or more and are only willing to part with them at much higher prices. This isn't hype-driven retail mania like in the past. It's a slow, deliberate transfer of supply from the original believers to large institutions. And here's the key: those institutions don't trade. They hold. Often for years—if not indefinitely—as part of their long-term strategic allocation. You are witnessing Bitcoin being monetized in real time.It's not speculation anymore. BlackRock's IBIT already has over $20 billion under management. Fidelity's FBTC is acquiring thousands of coins per week. El Salvador and Bhutan are actively accumulating. Even the U.S. government holds over 210,000 BTC from seizures—and here's what no one's talking about: they're not auctioning it off like foreclosed houses or impounded cars. They're holding it. The price isn't rising because of FOMO. It's rising because it now takes higher and higher prices to pry loose coins from the hands of holders who have no urgency to sell. Those coins are disappearing into cold storage, long-term trusts, and sovereign wallets—and they aren't coming back. This is what a supply shock looks like when the buyers have deep pockets and decade-long time horizons. And yet, the most dramatic shift in Bitcoin isn't even the price—it's the risk profile. Five years ago, Bitcoin was still speculative. Custody was clunky. Regulation was unclear. Access was limited. Today, institutions can buy it through BlackRock. Fidelity and Coinbase Prime offer secure custody. Legal frameworks and compliance protocols are firmly in place. Sure, volatility still exists—but existential risk? That's largely off the table. Bitcoin is no longer a “maybe.” It's a “when.” And that's why the opportunity still exists.Not because people are afraid to lose money, but because they still don't quite believe they're allowed to be this early to something this massive. The truth is, you didn't miss the train. You missed the garage-band phase. But now? You're standing right as Bitcoin steps onto the global stage—surrounded by the biggest asset managers in the world, all scrambling to buy up what little supply is left. The demand is relentless. The supply is fixed. The equilibrium price is rising. I truly believe we'll see a 10X in Bitcoin over the next five years. And if you still feel like you're playing catch-up, you're not out of options. There are ways to amplify your exposure—like Bitcoin treasury companies. MicroStrategy now holds over 214,000 BTC and has effectively become a leveraged Bitcoin vehicle traded on the stock market. In past cycles, it's outperformed Bitcoin itself. Metaplanet in Japan is following the same blueprint,...

Bitcoin and ETH rebound amid geopolitical tensions — BTC fell toward $104,800 but recovered to $105,000, while ETH dipped over 7% before bouncing back toward $2,800, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.BlackRock's spot ETFs break records — The IBIT fund surpassed $70 billion in AUM in less than 18 months, with over $1 billion in new inflows just this week — ETH ETFs are outperforming their Bitcoin counterparts.Ripple, Solana, and Altcoins under pressure — XRP drops nearly 4% due to profit-taking, and SOL falls nearly 9% amid broad selloffs; meanwhile, enterprise and legislative momentum grow alongside growing worries in the market.HYPE steals the show with a new all-time high — HYPE surges 15.5% above $42, adding a strong contrast to the weakness elsewhere — a clear sign of ongoing speculative activity.

Matthew Le Merle joined the podcast to discuss his journey from a consulting background to breaking finance with blockchain. He explains how he and his wife Alison pivoted to blockchain after recognizing it as the next major wave of digital value creation following the internet era. He breaks down the differences between blockchain, crypto, and DeFi, and shares how the financial industry is slow to adapt due to outdated systems and vested interests. While adoption may seem slow, it's actually progressing rapidly by historical standards, and transformation remains inevitable no matter what.  We discuss... Matthew Le Merle transitioned from a career in consulting and digital innovation to blockchain venture investing after identifying it as the next major wave of value creation. He and his wife began investing in blockchain over a decade ago, seeing it as the foundation for digitalizing commerce and finance. Blockchain, or distributed ledger technology (DLT), complements the internet by enabling secure, trust-based value transfers. Crypto is a subset of digital assets—usually natively digital—enabled by tokenization on blockchain infrastructure. Tokenization allows any asset to be digitally represented and transacted without paper or manual processes. DeFi (Decentralized Finance) enables financial transactions through code rather than intermediaries, potentially removing banks and middlemen from the equation. The current financial system is deeply entrenched with inefficiencies and intermediaries that profit from friction and delay. Incumbent institutions like banks face both technological and incentive-based challenges in adopting blockchain solutions. Just as digital communication disrupted legacy industries, blockchain is likely to disrupt banking and finance despite institutional resistance. While adoption of smart contracts and blockchain applications has been slower than expected, it's following a similar long development arc as the early internet. Digital assets are designed to function natively on digital infrastructure, enabling real-time, frictionless movement. Discounted cash flow models can now be used to estimate intrinsic value for platforms like Ethereum and Solana. Bitcoin's value is more abstract, deriving from its role as a hedge against government control, inflation, and confiscation. Blockchain investing spans six asset classes: early, mid/late, and public stages for both equity and token-based investments. Entry-level exposure to crypto can be done via small Bitcoin allocations, as recommended by BlackRock and others. The biggest blockchain fortunes have come from early-stage investments, not public market trading. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance   Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/breaking-finance-with-blockchain-matthew-le-merle-720 

Crypto News: BlackRock looks to become the world's largest crypto asset manager by 2030. Circle launches USDC stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. Stablecoin Bill Genius Act could be passed by next week. Show Sponsor -

Story of the Week (DR):Boeing Crash in India Is First Fatal Incident Involving a 787 Jet: Tragedy threatens to throw plane maker's fragile recovery into question MMBoeing stock slides after Air India 787 Dreamliner crashesAI Overviews hallucinates that Airbus, not Boeing, involved in fatal Air India crash One of the Dreamliners That Gave a Boeing Manager Nightmares Just CrashedWhistleblowers always warned that passengers would pay a price for Boeing's tyrannical corner-cutting, especially with the planes shipped overseas.Starbucks accelerates new staffing model to all company-owned North American storesStarbucks has launched its biggest hiring spree in history — aimed at finally tackling the number one gripe from frustrated customers. The recruitment blitz— adding as many as 85,000 workers across its 17,000 US locations — is a bold move aimed at slashing long wait times.CEO Brian Niccol, speaking to 14,000 store managers at a Las Vegas event on Wednesday, called it 'the biggest human capital investment in connection in the history of Starbucks.' Five years ago, Starbucks stores averaged 23 employees. Cost-cutting has since trimmed that number down to 18 to 19 — four to five fewer workers per location.Howard Schultz says he ‘did a cartwheel' when Starbucks CEO Niccol coined ‘back to Starbucks' strategyNETFLIX: 78% NO Jay Hoag“In accordance with the Company's director resignation policy, Mr. Hoag offered his resignation from the Board, conditioned upon Board acceptance. The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider Mr. Hoag's resignation and recommend to the Board regarding whether to accept or reject the resignation or take other action.”Jay Hoag chairs the Nomination CommitteeThe Nominating and Governance Committee met two times in 2024. Each member attended all the Nominating and Governance Committee meetings held in 2024, other than Mr. Hoag who did not attend one meeting.2024: 9% NO; 2023: 23% NO; 2020: 55% NO; 2017: 49% NO; 2014: 49.7% NO; 2011: 9% NOMGMT proposal to declassify the board 99.6% YESMGMT proposal to eliminate supermajority voting provisions 99.6% YESSay on Pay: 2023: 71% NO; 2022: 73% NOSHP Wins (22?)SHP Lobbying Activity Report/Political Disclosures (2 wins): 2022: 60% YES; 2021 80% YESSHP repeal classified board (6 wins): 2017: 63% YES; 2016: 83% YES; 2015: 80% YES; 2014: 82% YES; 2013: 88% YES; 2012: 78% YESSHP simple majority vote (9 wins): 2022: 58% YES; 2021: 90% YES; 2020: 73% YES; 2019: 88% YES; 2018: 84% YES; 2017: 63% YES; 2016: 82% YES; 2015: 80% YES; 2013: 81% YESSHP majority voting policy (4 wins): 2016: 87% YES; ; 2014: 82% YES; 2013: 81% YES; 2011: 72% YESSHP independent board chair: 2013 (1 win): 73% YESNetflix Director Jay C. Hoag sold 31,750 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,252.35, for a total value of $39,762,112.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 63,040 shares of the company's stock, valued at $78,948,144.Why Companies with More Female Board Members Have Better Workplace SafetyThat's the conclusion of “From the Boardroom to the Jobsite: Female Board Representation and Workplace Safety,” written by a pair of Notre Dame professors and a colleague from Villanova University. Examining government and corporate worker safety data from 266 companies between 2002 to 2011, the trio determined that the number of workplace accidents and injuries tended to be lower at businesses that had higher numbers of women on their boards.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Rubrik's CEO let 800 employees sit in on board meetings — and he says it supercharged the companyFor the first seven to eight years of building the company, Rubrik's CEO opened board meetings to all staff.Bipul Sinha said as many as 800 staff members tuned in to these meetings.The data management firm went public in April 2024 and is worth $19 billion.MM: McDonald's downgraded on GLP-1 drug worries: Wall Street's top analyst calls MMAssholiest of the Week (MM):One story, three asshole options:Texas DRTexas Removes BlackRock From Energy Boycott Blacklist2022: Texas bans local, state government entities from doing business with firms that “boycott” fossil fuels““Our review focused on the boycott of energy companies…”Bills That Could Have Hurt Renewable Energy Die in Texas LegislatureTexas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids2025: Texas Leads U.S. Renewable Energy Generation by a Country Mile - since 2019, renewable energy has nearly doubled to account for 30% of Texas energyBlackrockTexas Removes BlackRock From Energy Boycott Blacklist“BlackRock does not boycott fossil fuels — investing over $100 billion in Texas energy companies on behalf of our clients proves that.Fink letter to clients in 2020: Our role as a fiduciary is the foundation of BlackRock's culture. The commitments we are making today reflect our conviction that all investors – and particularly the millions of our clients who are saving for long-term goals like retirement – must seriously consider sustainability in their investments.As EU acts to stop greenwash, funds drop climate claims from their namesAn email BlackRock sent to clients on March 18, which it shared with Climate Home, said it had responded to the ESMA naming guidelines by changing the names of 56 funds worth $51bn to drop sustainability terms. An example it gave was dropping “ESG” from the BSF Systematic ESG World Equity Fund.How BlackRock's Larry Fink Won Over Donald TrumpBlackRock seeks dismissal of Texas antitrust case over coal productionBlackRock CEO Larry Fink not leaving anytime soon Did you forget about your board? Probably not… Blackrock voted for their own directors, including when those directors were in the bottom quartile for votes receivedBlackrock can even sway the vote on itself: Blackrock also owns 6.7% of itself through funds, primarily indexThe average vote FOR a BLK director is 97.3%, higher than the 96.4% US averageIn fact, the directors with the lowest votes elsewhere… got the highest votes at BLK?THREE founders on the board“Discrimination” in capital marketsX's Sales Pitch: Give Us Your Ad Business or We'll SueLate last year, Verizon Communications got an unusual message from a media company that wanted its business: Spend your ad dollars with us or we'll see you in court.It worked. Verizon, which hadn't advertised on X since 2022, pledged to spend at least $10 million this year on the platform, a person familiar with the matter said.2023: Elon, After Personally Driving Away Advertisers, Tells Them To Go Fuck Themselves (Repeatedly), And Says ‘Earth' Will ‘Judge' Them For Killing ExTwitterCanadian Tourists To The U.S. Down Nearly 40% In May, New Data SaysSUE CANADAHeadliniest of the WeekDR: BJ's Restaurant announces Lyle D Tick as new president and CEO AND ZRG Appoints Interim Talent Trailblazer Liz Dick to Board of Directors MM: Hulk Hogan wants to reimagine Hooters restaurants as his Real American Beer brand makes a new bid to save the chainWho Won the Week?DR: Jay Hoag: ignores shareholders while selling shares while pretending to be independentMM: I have a winner that doesn't know they're a winner - Polish investor Wiaczesław "Slava" Smołokowski, the owner of Polaroid. With Texas pushing Blackrock to its knees for discriminating against oil, the Robby Starbuck winning the war of discrimination against white men, and Elon Musk winning money for discriminating against Nazi platforms, Polaroid has a chance to sue Apple for discriminating against cameras with its phones, sue the state of Texas for divesting from Polaroid in 2001, and sue the US public for not buying printing cameras. . PredictionsDR: Jay Hoag does not attend the Nomination Committee meeting which is meant to accept or reject his resignation but since the other 3 committee members are too scared to act without him they sit and talk about Netflix's upcoming season of Stranger Things for 45 minutes until Brad Smith gets a text from Jay Hoag which simply reads: “Rjct”MM: Dave Calhoun boomerangs back to Boeing to save the day

Following our last episode on U.S. equities with Carrie King, we're expanding the conversation globally to understand how these dynamics are playing out beyond American shores. European and Asian equity markets are navigating a complex mix of geopolitical shifts, technological disruption, and evolving investor sentiment.Helen Jewell, Chief Investment Officer for Fundamental Equities in EMEA, and Belinda Boa, Head of Active Investments for Asia Pacific at BlackRock, will unpack how equity markets across Europe and Asia are responding to these changing dynamics, whether companies are absorbing the cost of tariffs or passing them on to consumers, and what resilience looks like for investors in markets shaped by volatility and transformation.Key moments in this episode:00:00 Introduction to Global Equity Markets Landscape02:00 Asian Market Dynamics and Tariff Strategies04:05 European Companies' Resilience and Stock Specifics06:53 Drivers of European Market Performance08:30 AI and Other Investment Opportunities in APAC11:08 Themes and Opportunities in European Equities13:08 Insights on UK Market and Investor Strategies19:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsCheck out the full series covering tariffs and market volatility on The Bid: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iiZbbNz3eI08zXGZ4n3LI?si=TNiOrYRoSxyXVsbwsBs68Q

This is Episode 2 of our ongoing series of exploring the questions most people are too afraid to ask. In the last episode, we started with a simple—almost silly—question:“Where do cows even come from?”But that innocent question led us down a massive rabbit hole. One that made us question the maps we've been shown, the stories we've been told about Antarctica, and even the very shape of our world.And in this episode, we're picking up right where we left off.We're going deeper into Antarctica—looking at ancient maps, Operation Highjump, and the mysterious Antarctic Treaty. Then we'll swing to the opposite end of the planet and take a hard look at the North Pole… where things are just as strange. And Just like Antarctica, the North Pole appears very different in older maps. And just like the south pole access to the North Pole is highly restricted.Which then leads to the question of why…why are the polar regions off limits. Is it for our safety or are they (aka the ruling class) hiding something? I am guessing it's the latter. So what are they hiding, well we are about to find out. So if you thought Episode 1 was strange…Buckle up. Because we're just getting started.If you enjoy the show you can buy me a cup of coffee (send a tip): VenmoGet a copy of The Unplugged JournalGet Pine Pollen, Tallow and a NEW HAT - Online StoreSignup for newsletter: Send email to: ayahumero@deeperyougo.com with subject line "I Want In"Podcast gear available at: https://deeper-you-go-the-weirder-it.myspreadshop.com/Feel free to reach out with questions: ayahumero@deeperyougo.comField Guide 9 - WebsiteDeeper you go Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeper_weirder/Book: The Self-Sabotage Guide: 9 Behaviors Preventing You from Becoming Stronger, Faster, And SexierThank you all for supporting the show!

US equity futures are sharply lower, as risk sentiment deteriorated amid escalating Middle East tensions. Asian markets fell broadly, European equities are also trading lower. Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets, prompting fears of regional escalation. President Trump said the US was not involved but convened his cabinet; Israel declared a state of emergency and signaled operations may continue for days. Trump reiterated unilateral tariff threats and raised the prospect of 25% auto tariffs. Trade talks with Japan, India, and the EU remain challenging ahead of the G7 summit. US inflation data showed further cooling; jobless claims steady but continuing claims rose to a multi-year high.Companies Mentioned: NVIDIA, Thermo Fisher Scientific, CK Hutchison Holdings, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Blackrock

In Episode 123 of RugPull Radio, GMoney sits down with special guest British HODL for a deep-dive into the spiritual and geopolitical significance of Bitcoin. Together, they explore the implications of institutional adoption, BlackRock's strategic moves, and the shift toward a decentralized, asset-backed global order. British HODL delivers high-signal commentary on the inevitability of sound money, the role of conviction in holding Bitcoin, and how global elites are adjusting their playbook in response to an awakening population. With sharp insight on macroeconomic trends, metaphysical battles, and the soul of financial sovereignty, this episode challenges listeners to think beyond markets and see Bitcoin as both a tool of resistance and a weapon of liberation.

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, and Nico Pantelis cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Clearpool passing $800M in institutional loans, issuances and expansion to XRP Ledger, and more RWA news!   Company of the Week - Herwig: Franklin Templeton Company of the Week - Kyle: Clearpool   Companies covered include BlackRock, Securitize, Inveniam, Armada ETF Advisors, Franklin Templeton, Dubai Land Department, PRYPCO, IOST, Kadena, CurveBlock, Futures Industry Association, Ondo, Alchemy Pay, Backed Finance, Moody's Ratings, Solana, Alphaledger, PayPal, Stellar, World Liberty Financial, TRON, Chainlink, Visa, Fidelity, China AMC, Societe Generale, Guggenheim, Zeconomy, Ozean, Serenity, Zoniqx, and Binaryx. Sign up for our webinar with IFI Global on June 17th at 12pm ET covering alternative fund tokenization adoption. We will cover research results and feature a panel with Archax and Maple Finance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NcStmMJaQbOgQVyULGwLSg#/registration   ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 1:07 Market Movements 14:14 RWA Foundation Updates 16:14 Token Debrief 28:21 Companies of The Week

In dieser Episode setzen wir unsere Diskussion über spannende Zukunftsprognosen fort, nach einer letzten Episode, in der wir nicht die Gelegenheit hatten, die Vorhersagen von Julian im Detail zu beleuchten. Jeder von uns bringt eigene Vorhersagen mit, und wir surfen auf der Welle der neuen finanziellen Entwicklungen in Europa, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Investitionen von großen Playern wie BlackRock. Wir skizzieren das Szenario, in dem immer mehr Kapital aus den USA in den europäischen Markt fließt, und diskutieren, welche Startups von diesem Trend profitieren könnten. Ich teile meine Gedanken darüber, dass während immer mehr Geld nach Europa strömt, die tatsächliche Nachfrage und die Reaktionen der entsprechenden Startups in der Verteidigungs- und Infrastrukturbranche möglicherweise noch nicht die gewünschten Impulse zeigen. Wir sprechen über das Unternehmen Quantum Systems und deren Zuwächse im Bereich der Überwachungstechnologien, sowie darüber, dass die Konsumenten- und Handelsstimmung eher verhalten bleibt. Es wird deutlich, dass eine Kumulation von Investitionen in diesen Bereichen stattfinden könnte, jedoch stehen wir weiterhin vor der Herausforderung, diese finanzielle Unterstützung in konkrete Geschäftsprojekte zu kanalisieren. Anschließend werfen wir einen Blick auf den Unterschied zwischen der Stimmung in Europa und den USA, insbesondere im Kontext des jüngsten Handelsstreits und der geopolitischen Spannungen. Mein Optimismus hinsichtlich der Entwicklung in Europa ist relativ, gestützt weniger durch tatsächliche Fortschritte als vielmehr durch die instabile Lage in den USA. Dabei betone ich die Notwendigkeit, dass eine positive Nachrichtenlage nicht die tiefgehenden strukturellen Probleme in Europa überdeckt, die weiterhin gelöst werden müssen. Wir diskutieren die Herausforderungen für Nachhaltigkeits- und Infrastrukturprojekte im europäischen Raum und die Notwendigkeit, Fuß fassen zu können, bevor wir größere Summen effizient investieren können. Mein Kollege und ich analysieren die Rolle der Hyperscaler, insbesondere von AWS, in diesem Zusammenhang und hinterfragen die Abhängigkeit von amerikanischen Cloud-Anbietern angesichts der sich verändernden rechtlichen Landschaft und der Bedenken über Datenschutz. In der zweiten Hälfte der Episode lenken wir die Aufmerksamkeit auf die aktuellen Entwicklungen im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz. Julian führt eine interessante Prognose an, die besagt, dass LLMs (Large Language Models) zu einer Commodity werden könnten, wobei dasjenige Unternehmen, das die besten Daten und Zugriff auf Benutzeroberflächen hat, den entscheidenden Vorteil haben wird. In unserem Dialog erkunden wir das Potenzial von Apple und die Frage, ob sie im AI-Rennen tatsächlich noch aufholen können, trotz ihrer bisherigen Nachlässigkeit im Vergleich zu Wettbewerbern wie Google und OpenAI. Zur Spryker Konferenz: https://spryker.com/events/excite-2025/ Zum Digital Kompakt Podcast zu Sozialen Medien: https://digitalkompakt.de/podcast/business/selbstoptimierung/allein-mit-dem-handy-daniel-wolff-smartphone-kinder Partner in der Folge: https://linktr.ee/kassenzone Community: https://kassenzone.de/discord Feedback zum Podcast? Mail an alex@kassenzone.de Disclaimer: https://www.kassenzone.de/disclaimer/ Kassenzone” wird vermarktet von Podstars by OMR. Du möchtest in “Kassenzone” werben? Dann https://podstars.de/kontakt/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes_kassenzone Alexander Graf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergraf/ https://twitter.com/supergraf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KassenzoneDe/ Blog: https://www.kassenzone.de/ E-Commerce Buch 2019: https://amzn.eu/d/5Adc1ZH Plattformbuch 2024: https://amzn.eu/d/1tAk82E

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate oder regelmäßig per Sparplan. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. Oracle wird reicher. BlackRock will sich verdoppeln - dank PE. Stargate steht in den Sternen. BioNTech will Curevac. Tencent will Nexon. Chime hat gigantischen IPO. Aber ist das gut? Sonst: Brainlab-IPO, Boeing-Absturz, BYD-Preise, Dollar-Schwäche & GameStop. Unsichere Börsenzeiten sind eher ungeil. Außer man heißt Virtu (WKN: A14RHF) und macht den Markt. Hörgeräte sind ein Oligopol. Einer der fünf Marktführer hat grad Kind gekauft. Mit Demant (WKN: A2AKB9) kann man jetzt in den deutschen Hidden-Champ investieren. Mit Sonova (WKN: 893484) in den Schweizer Spitzenreiter. Diesen Podcast vom 13.06.2025, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

For those of you who do not know Ne Lwin, he is: Henley-certified, multilingual family office expert with a background in private equity and alternative investments, advising on complex cross-border structuring and multigenerational wealth strategies.Worked on a £19.6B investment pipeline across real estate, tech, media, and logistics, spanning both private and public markets.Founded a 60-member global strategy network including leaders from JP Morgan, Deloitte, and BlackRock, focused on strategic growth and next-gen capital deployment.ABOUT THIS EPISODE: What happens when you inherit not just assets—but scrutiny, influence, and a target on your back?In this high-stakes episode of 9x90™, Adi Soozin is joined by global strategist and second-generation family office leader Ne Lwin for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the new threats facing legacy wealth. Together, they expose the modern minefields of elite life—from predatory advisors and $500K pitch decks to smear campaigns, betrayal, and false allies hiding in plain sight.But this isn't just a cautionary tale.It's a blueprint for NextGen wealth holders and builders who refuse to be naïve, silent, or sidelined. You'll hear how to:Build an international firewall of trusted alliesWeaponize your upbringing into strategic insightNavigate PR, power dynamics, and the loneliness of public lifeShift from defensive wealth preservation to offensive value creationThis isn't about legacy maintenance.It's about legacy dominance—and what it really takes to protect your family, your future, and your name in a world obsessed with tearing down everything it cannot control.

How is it that Black Rock, Vanguard and State Street are at the heart of every land grab? Today from the Eastern Plains of Colorado.

Black Rock Coffee Bar, LLC v. BR Coffee, LLC

In this episode, finance professor and author, Alex Edmans, offers a rigorous examination of the narratives surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in corporate strategy. Drawing on his critique of widely cited studies, including those from McKinsey and BlackRock, Edmans illustrates how flawed data interpretations and confirmation bias contribute to the persistence of questionable claims. He warns against relying on correlation-based research that lacks causal rigor, especially when such findings are used to justify high-stakes decisions in boardrooms and policy circles.   Edmans identifies three recurring issues in the current DEI discourse: cherry-picked performance metrics that ignore long-term shareholder value; reverse causality, where strong performance leads to more diversity, not the other way around; and omitted variable bias, such as industry effects that confound diversity claims. He also critiques the narrow definition of diversity, which often reduces individuals to surface-level demographic traits while ignoring cognitive and experiential variation that may be more relevant to performance.   The conversation extends beyond DEI to explore the structural incentives within academia, consulting, and media that reward oversimplified narratives. Edmans notes that when ideas become dominant, dissenters face not only reputational risk but also institutional hurdles that discourage honest debate. The result is a professional ecosystem in which flawed research is amplified and poorly contextualized advice is recycled across geographies and sectors without regard for applicability.   Other key themes include: The difference between demographic and cognitive diversity in strategic decision-making The dangers of universalizing business practices without accounting for local context Why flawed performance metrics (e.g., EBITDA) misrepresent firm success How misaligned incentives distort executive behavior and perpetuate ineffective initiatives The role of institutional culture in suppressing dissent and reinforcing groupthink   For senior leaders navigating complex decisions, Edmans' commentary offers a timely reminder: even widely accepted practices warrant scrutiny. In environments where performance is difficult to measure and cause-effect relationships are opaque, intellectual discipline, not ideological alignment, is essential.   Learn more about Alex Edmans here: https://alexedmans.com/   Get Alex's book here: May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases—And What We Can Do about It.  https://maycontainlies.com/   Here are some free gifts for you:   Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Participants from around the world have gathered in Nice this week for the third United Nations Oceans Conference. It's an opportunity to assess the current state of marine conservation and seek ambitious new opportunities to achieve progress toward ocean protection. WCS was there with a big announcement to make.   Reporting: Nat Moss Guests: Stacy Jupiter, Pamela Castillo   The 30x30 Ocean Accelerator is made possible through funding support from the Thomas L. Kempner, Jr. Foundation, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, BlackRock, The Tiffany & Co. Foundation, the Shark Conservation Fund, and several other visionary private donors, with multilateral partners now engaged to expand its reach.

Karen Veraa-Perry celebrates a record month for fixed-income ETFs in May. SGOV, Blackrock's 0-3 month bond ETF, has seen $18 billion in inflows this year alone. Another trend to watch is active management within fixed income ETFs, giving investors someone to “steer the ship.” She expects interest to stay in the short end of the curve “for the next 18 months.”======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

This week on the pod with Trace and Blake (because Craig is still off in Europe!!):

Hey everyone, and welcome to the Black Rock Podcast— we're so glad you're here. In this episode, we're diving into the heart of our church's vision: to inspire hope and ignite faith in every person we meet by connecting them to God through Jesus. It's more than a statement — it's a calling that shapes how we love, serve, and live every day. So grab a seat, maybe a snack, and get ready to explore what this vision means for you and our community. Let's chat and chew.

Yves Choueifaty, founder of TOBAM, joins to share his journey into Bitcoin. Yves discusses how his firm launched the world's first open-ended Bitcoin fund in 2017, seven years ahead of BlackRock, and explains why Bitcoin's decentralised governance and 21 million supply cap make it the ultimate asset.Follow Jordan:

Bryce set himself a big task this year: turn $500 into $5,000.It's been a bumpy ride, but as we halfway through the year we're checking in to hear how he's going.That's not all we cover in today's episode:$1m for the average Aussie houseMonash IVF's shocking mix-upCoffee prices are risingCore portfolios from BlackRock, Vanguard & Betashares—------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message—------Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing - we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)Check out our latest show: Basis Points (Apple | Spotify | YouTube) and read the accompanying Basis Points email—------Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Read our free ETF Investing HandbookDownload our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.—------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember the beginnings of the Internet in the consumer world more than 30 years ago? Times have changed exponentially from the early days when you could only connect to the World Wide Web on a very bulky home computer via telephone land lines, “surfing” speeds were a crawl and Amazon wasn't the fastest or cheapest way to buy a book! Whether you interact with the Internet daily or not, you can't deny that it's changed your life.Some believe we're living in a similar inflection point today with the rise of Bitcoin, a decentralized form of cryptocurrency separated from the control of people, business entities and even banks, due to the continued corruption of the world's financial system.Former Oxford-trained physicist and Wall Street trader turned entrepreneur Joe Bryan reveals how our current financial system really works and who it actually serves (not us!), and why Bitcoin could transform the world — If you fix the money, you fix the world… — this week on Spirit Gym.During their conversation, Paul and Joe recommend watching the video What's the Problem? that connects the dots about the world's financial problems, its root causes and how Bitcoin may solve them. Watch it on YouTube or Joe's SatsVsFiat website.Find out more about Joe via social media on Twitter/X and Linkedin.Timestamps7:25 Is there any difference between money and currency?13:17 How the world trended to gold as a monetary standard.26:26 Moving from the gold standard to petrol dollars.40:35 Connecting inflation with poorer health outcomes.59:15 The difference between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.1:12:11 How is Bitcoin verified?1:30:43 The only source of inflation: Printing money.1:44:00 Bitcoin is a more valuable asset than silver.1:51:53 The mining aspect behind Bitcoin.2:01:20 Your odds of winning a lottery are better than winning a block on Bitcoin.2:10:41 The mainstream environmental untruth about Bitcoin.2:33:43 The best ways to start with Bitcoin.ResourcesThe work of Catherine Austin FittsFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024 Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesCHEK Institute/Scientific Core Conditioning We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin and ether gain momentum.Bitcoin is up this morning following a surge of bitcoin treasury holdings among publicly listed companies and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust hitting a historic $70 billion in AUM. Plus, ether also warms back up as traders brace for key inflation data and continue to digest U.S.-China trade developments. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPONSORS: 1) Brunt: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code JULIAN at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/JULIAN #Bruntpod 2) Huel: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code JULIAN at https://huel.com/JULIAN (Minimum $75 purchase). PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Mike Benz is a former official with the U.S. Department of State and current Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online, is a free speech watchdog organization dedicated to restoring the promise of a free and open Internet. MIKE's LINKS: X: https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber WEBSITE: https://foundationforfreedomonline.com/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey LISTEN to Julian Dorey Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5skaSpDzq94Kh16so3c0uz Apple ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendifier-with-julian-dorey/id1531416289 JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Censorship, AI Wack-a-Mole, Deep Blue, DARPA Docs 12:34 – Weapons of Mass Deletion, NetzDG, Election Control, Russiagate, USAID, Trump Hold-Ups 23:29 – USAID Origins, Sopranos Agencies, Shadow Networks, EU DSA, CIA Outsourcing 32:40 – USAID Scandals, Identity Dominance, Cuba HIV Hoax, ZunZuneo 44:32 – Social Media Control, CIA & Rap, Media Machine, Vatican–CIA–Mafia 57:12 – George Kennan, Political Warfare, Plausible Deniability, CIA in Italy 1:07:32 – USAID = Plausible Deniability, Tom Donilon 1:22:55 – Mike Donilon, Shadow Cabinet, BlackRock, Pentagon Black Hole, Congressional Favors 1:34:17 – Gorbachev Pizza Ad, Systemic Corruption, Pepsi–Allende Coup 1:42:31 – The Blob, Friedman's Free Market Lie, Empire Blindspot 1:53:15 – USAID = Bribes, Mike Benz Dual Role, Dirty Roots 1:57:40 – MAGA Blindspot, Empire Preservation 2:09:02 – USAID–Supreme Court, Norm Eisen, Bread & Corruption 2:18:19 – Opium Wars, Institute of Peace, Syrian Democratic Forces, George Foote 2:35:13 – Peace Institute Overthrows, Drug-Funded Empire, Pitchfork & Scalpel 2:44:14 – State Dept vs CIA, 1961 Reorg, Visas for Terror 3:00:57 – Elon & DOGE, ROI, Reloading Strategy 3:12:25 – Tesla vs Unions, Unions as Ops Tools OTHER JDP EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Episode 307 - Roya Hakakian: https://youtu.be/NQeoCeSk_Zc - Episode 303 - Martin Dugard: https://youtu.be/rcoiIUfz_N4 - Episode 97 - Andrew Bustamante: https://youtu.be/2PUs7l2jW9c - Episode 107 - Andrew Bustamante: https://youtu.be/7jNz3-WPV5I - Episode 150 - Andrew Bustamante: https://youtu.be/dUlc2d6fDzg - Episode 224 - Andrew Bustamante: https://youtu.be/Gv-YWfNWwkM - Episode 249 - John Kiriakou: https://youtu.be/5_FDZozJ9zE - Episode 250 - John Kiriakou: https://youtu.be/5HuyORiWoDM - Episode 278 - John Kiriakou: https://youtu.be/_CFWmuIgQIE - Episode 279 - John Kiriakou: https://youtu.be/scrGRKVa-Q4 CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 309 - Mike Benz Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blockstream CEO Adam Back believes Bitcoin could achieve the $1 million target way before Wall Street accumulates 10% of the crypto. He suggested that even a widespread 2% allocation across major asset managers like BlackRock would be enough to push Bitcoin's price to $1,000,000 per BTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DAMION1In our 'Glass Lewis complained that the gum-based equity should vest after being stuck to the bottom of his chair in 5 years and not 3 while ISS said, "shit, it just feels like it might be a lot of money probably"' headline of the week. Warner Discovery Shareholders Vote Against CEO David Zaslav's Pay In our 'When 52% is way too wimpy and 54% is a step too far' headline of the week. Cement Industry Pledges 53% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050In our 'Immature college dropout finally realizes full professional potential' headline of the week. Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg's dream world a no-go area for women? In our 'Has this weird kind of taste, almost as if it came from McDonald's' headline of the week. McDonald's McCrispy Strips receive mixed reviews as analysts question impact on upcoming Snack WrapI just like to point out how stupid and serious headlines like this areIn our 'What do you mean I can't take a 24-gallon container of hand sanitizer in my carry-on bag?' headline of the week. Sorry, you can't use your Costco membership card to get through TSAMATT1In our 'Also known as $45,555 per military personnel deployed in LA.' headline of the week. Taser Boss Tops Ranking of Highest-Paid CEOs, With $165 Million. Here's the List.The marines have been deployed - there are 76 active director veterans tagged in our database, including 6 admirals and 13 former marines. So far, zero statements yet about using the military to quell protests?In our 'We were 91% in favor of you when you were lead independent director with a 24 year tenure and connections to most of the board, but this year, you missed an important meeting where we asked Reed and Ted what we're supposed to do so we call all agree. This is unacceptable. You're fired.' headline of the week. Netflix Shareholders Vote to Oust Jay Hoag, Its Lead Independent Director, but the Board May Decide to Keep HimIn our 'Waltons reject all proposals, but maybe we can make that headline sound better' headline of the week. Walmart, PayPal shareholders reject DEI overhauls as corporate America continues retreat from social issuesOrganization United for Respect racial equity audit: 6.8%. National Center for Public Policy Research's report investigating delays in reversing DEI: 0.4%. But yes, shareholders reject DEI overhauls.In our 'I'm telling mom! Moooooom!' headline of the week. Trump attacks Musk and questions their future ties amid growing feudIn our 'Get some' headline of the week. Lessons in corporate governance from the Trump-Musk spatDAMION2In our 'Men' headline of the week. Women hold 24% of CEO pipeline roles, but just 8% of promotions. What's going wrong?In our 'Disney teases summer blockbuster movie starring Zac Efron: "Revenge of the College Dropout"' headline of the week. Inside OpenAI's Plan to Embed ChatGPT Into College Students' LivesMeta forming new AI lab helmed by Scale AI CEO Alex Wang: MIT dropoutIn our 'Is this why 66% of Americans think that "society is broken" according to an Ipsos survey released this week?' headline of the week. Just one woman has ever founded and led a Fortune 500 company. Here's her storyThe only woman ever to run a Fortune 500 company she founded was Marion Sandler. She was the cofounder of mortgage lender Golden West Financial, which she led with her husband and co-CEO Herb Sandler for more than four decades. She was one of the first two women CEOs on the Fortune 500 in 1997 In our 'As long as he's not drinking Dr. Pepper I think he'll be ok' headline of the week. Keurig Dr Pepper's CEO drinks at least 300 milligrams of caffeine per day. Is that safe?Tim Cofer-17% gender influence gap: 3W total of 11% influence2W of 10 execs (one is HR)In our 'Other candidates considered were Dyle T Lick and Tyle L Dick' headline of the week. BJ's Restaurant announces Lyle D Tick as new president and CEO MATT2In our 'It ISN'T about the middle school manflake dictator' headline of the week. United Airlines Shuts Down Starlink WiFi Service on Its Planes After the Antennaes Caused Problems With Its Jets' EquipmentIn our 'It IS all about the middle school manflake dictator' headline of the week. United Airlines CEO: ‘We're probably doing more AI than anyone'Just obviously without the antennasIn our 'Texas's attorney general announces Blackrock is no longer woke, but will remain on the "suspiciously Jewish" list' headline of the week. BlackRock Escapes Texas Oil-Boycott List After ESG RetreatIn our 'Texas's attorney general announces they are replacing Blackrock with Texas on Texas's investment ban list going forward' headline of the week. Texas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgridsIn our 'There are none reasons' headline of the week. Why Apple iOS 26 might make you want to make phone calls againTim Cook and Arthur Levinson's greatest innovation yet: call holding.

Afterpay and all other buy now pay later lenders just got slapped with the same laws as credit card lenders…and that means tighter lending criteria Apple announces sleek new updates at WWDC 25… but kicks the Siri AI overhaul further down the road Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies – one for streaming, one for old-school TV to reinvigorate investors _ Learn more about iShares by BlackRock here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523. Refer to FSG available on our website. Before making any investment decisions, you should assess whether the product or service is appropriate for you and read the PDS and TMD available at blackrock.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Jones is in the red again but its private equity owners are going all-in with a $190 million debt boost. Tesla saw $150 billion USD wiped off its value late last week after Elon Musk and Donald Trump bromance is officially over. Hermès Australia is defying the cost-of-living crisis after record sales in Australia… and sending a a huge chunk back to Paris. _ Learn more about iShares by BlackRock here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523. Refer to FSG available on our website. Before making any investment decisions, you should assess whether the product or service is appropriate for you and read the PDS and TMD available at blackrock.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua Brooks founded Exponential Advisors and is an Army Reserve Chaplain with nearly 20 years of distinguished service. Drawing on his military discipline, faith-based principles, and expertise in cuttingedge financial strategies like Bitcoin and AI, Joshua empowers families and organizations to achieve financial security and growth. #cryptop #blockchain #Ai================All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------About my Guest Joshua Brooks:Joshua Brooks founded Exponential Advisors and is an Army Reserve Chaplain with nearly 20 years of distinguished service. Drawing on his military discipline, faith-based principles, and expertise in cuttingedge financial strategies like Bitcoin and AI, Joshua empowers families and organizations to achieve financial security and growth. With a mission to impact 250 clients over the next decade, he deliver stransparent, values-driven financial planning that fosters lasting change. Joshua's approach is grounded in humility, integrity, and the belief that sound financial planning is essential for everyone.What we Discussed: 00:18 Who is Joshua Brooks02:20 What is a Military Chaplain03:10 Joshua's Blockchain Journey04:40 Who Does he think Created Bitcoin05:50 His Exchange & Wallet Recommendations08:00 Are Filidety Involved in Blockchain09:45 My Thought on Blackrock and Larry Fink11:45 Market Manipulation13:20 How he uses Ai with the Business15:10 The jobs being lost with AI and Robiotics18:40 Why Universal Income Sacres me19:20 How Ai can be used for the Betterment of mankind21:10 We are Fighting Our Own Battles22:05 The Raplin Chaplain23:40 His Psychedelic Retreat 26:00 You do not going back after a Transformation27:45 Should a President be able to Create a Meme Coin29:15 How he got Scammed on Discord31:30 Lots of my guests got Scammed 33:10 How to Protect our Investments34:20 What to think when told a Person is a Financial Advisor37:40 Pensions are Taxable38:40 Army Veterans Pensions41:50 How often do they meet Clients as a Planner44:30 Teaching People not to Panic with Flucations47:40 Blackrock and Real Estate Investing51:25 Blockchain Mining Vs Electricity Cost55:40 The Different Times with Snow melted on roofs56:00 Ability to deal with International ClientsHow to Contact Joshua Brookshttps://www.exponentialadvisors.net/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrooks1Substack: https://substack.com/@joshuabarrettbrooksX: @brookstweet2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooksshot/------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠___________________

SPONSORS: 1) MOOD: https://www.mood.com –– use Promo Code "JULIAN" to get 20% off your first order! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Ian Carroll is an investigative journalist & content creator best known for his videos exposing major corporations and corruption. IAN's LINKS: X: https://x.com/IanCarrollShow YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCgpGpylCfrJIV-RwA_L7tg IG: https://www.instagram.com/cancel.ian.carroll/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Ian's Background, Falling Out Story, Living in Guatemala 11:18 - Ian becomes Chef, Teacher & Digital Nomad 19:35 - Ian begins creating, Ian's 1st Viral video explained 24:08 - Ian on controlled opposition, Platforms shut down opinions 28:11 - MKUltra Connection to “Devil's Breath” Plant South America 31:41 - Blackrock, Game Stop Fiasco, Possible Financial Crisis w/ Swiss Bank 40:49 - CIA connections to private sector, Blackrock Conspiracy Theory 48:10 - Matthew Hedger (CIA NOC) 51:26 - Intel Agencies & Plausible Deniability, History of CIA, 2008 Financial Crisis 59:01 - Worst Conspiracy of Modern Day, Simulating Society 1:05:36 - “Useful Idiots,” Mainstream media vs. Independent media, Epstein Binders 1:16:13 - Epstein & Maxwell, Mossad, Unit 8200 (Israel NSA) 1:22:12 - How CIA was built 1:25:32 - Smedley Butler Coup Plot, Prescott Bush & Nazi Germany, Banking Families 1:32:52 - Henry Abbott Epstein Investigation 1:37:19 - CIA vs. Mossad, James Jesus Angleton 1:44:46 - The Mob, J. Edgar Hoover, Lusitania, Afghanistan Poppy Fields 1:54:06 - Gary Webb / Iran Contra, Octopus Murders & PROMIS Software 2:00:52 - Tara Palmeri Epstein Breakdown, Robert Maxwell Fortune, Les Wexner 2:09:12 - Adnan Khashoggi 2:13:52 - Las Vegas & ties to Saudi Arabia Family 2:22:50 - Ian's Joe Rogan Episode Reaction 2:26:36 - Alex Jones 2:32:55 - Israel vs Palestine history 2:37:06 - British Colonization of Palestine, Israel's 1948 Creation 2:50:58 - Israel & Nukes, JFK & Italian Mafia Alliance 2:55:28 - Post-Sabra & Shatila, Post-October 7th 3:01:15 - Netanyahu Background & Gaza Stances 3:13:35 - Data from Gaza & both sides Propaganda 3:16:40 - Steel-manning Israel's position in Middle East 3:22:51 - US Responsibility for Lobbying 3:26:28 - Epstein Argument, Powerful Elites 3:30:44 - Unfair attacks on Jewish people b/c of Netanyahu, Israeli Gov Pressure 3:33:03 - Intelligence Recruitment, Where Israel was founded 3:36:40 - Diddy's Operation 3:38:54 - CIA read-in, Antisemitism, Dave Portnoy's Bar Incident 3:45:45 - Making peace between the factions CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - In-Studio Producer: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 308 - Ian Carroll Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Story of the Week (DR):The Baby Billionaire Bromance is Over: Savannah Guthrie Says Elon Musk and Donald Trump Are 'Giving 7th Grade Girl' as President Says Tesla CEO 'Has Lost His Mind'"It's so confusing isn't it? So much going wrong, so much to say, and all of it happening so quickly. The pace of oppression outstrips our ability to understand it. And that is the real trick of the Imperial thought machine.”BlackRock removed from Texas boycott list after quitting climate groupsIn a notable reversal, Texas removed BlackRock from its investment blacklistThis decision followed BlackRock's withdrawal from several climate-focused initiatives, including the Net Zero Asset Managers alliance and Climate Action 100+Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar cited these actions, along with BlackRock's support for the new Texas Stock Exchange, as reasons for the delisting.“More than $4 billion in Texas funds are invested with BlackRock,” the rep said.The Larry Fink-led company had $11.55 trillion in assets under management at the end of the fourth quarter in 2024.0.0346% Is that possible?Larry Fink; $31M; $11M bonus: “These amounts represent the discretionary annual cash Bonuses … The amount of incentive compensation awarded … was based on subjective criteria”“Lead in a changing world: Completed the creation of a more modern and unified Corporate Affairs function and leveraged the function to refresh the firm's corporate narrative and strengthen its brand.”“Corporate sustainability: Achieved BlackRock's 100% renewable electricity match goal and enhanced the Company's approach to procuring market solutions.”32% said NO on Pay (BlackRock owns 6% of BlackRock)99% said NO to Bowyer Research's theatrical request for a report on “risks related to a perceived shift away from a traditional understanding of fiduciary responsibility to stakeholder capitalism, implied by its assent to the Business Roundtable's Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation, as well as a high-profile embrace of ESG and DEI.”BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has some words of wisdom for leaders navigating the age of populism and social media: Watch what you say: "You have to be a lot more guarded. I can't say everything I really want to say to all of you right now. The reality is you have to be a lot more systematic in what you say and how you say it internally or externally. I mean, we live in a terrarium today. We live in a glass bottle."Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year MMCorporate America Pulls Back from PRIDE in 2025, No Rainbow Logos from Big Brands as June StartsUnitedHealth Group AGM:94% average director support93% Stephen HemsleyHemsley is stepping forward to acknowledge the fallout and chart a new course, promising a comprehensive review of some of the company's most controversial practices.The Wall Street Journal noted in its report on the company's annual shareholder meeting on Monday that Hemsley apologized for UnitedHealth's recent performance and cited a need to rethink many internal processes.99% for directors like Paul Garcia (2021/ former CEO of Global Payments) and Kristen Gil (2022/former VP, Business Finance Officer at Alphabet)92% for Michele Hooper (2007/Lead Independent Director/CEO of The Directors' Council, a private company she co-founded in 2003 that works with corporate boards to increase their independence, effectiveness and diversity)-12% gender influence gap/only 3 women/zero committee chairs)Lowest vote is John Noseworthy, M.D. (86%) former CEO of the Mayo Clinic40% NO on PaySHP excessive golden parachutes 13% YESThe board authorized the payment of a cash dividend of $2.21 per share, up from the prior dividend of $2.10, to be paid June 24 to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business June 16Hemsley: as of the proxy date: $2.8M (as of 5/16: $3.8M)The previous dividend was $2.10 per share, paid on March 18, 2025The company also suspended its 2025 outlook.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: The Trump EPA tried to bury some good newsA climate report acquired by a Freedom of Information Act request shows that U.S. climate pollution declined in 2023.The EPA report documents that in 2023, U.S. climate pollution fell by 2.3%. That's about 147 million metric tons, or MMT, of reduced carbon dioxide-equivalent greenhouse gases.2023 was the first full year after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats' signature climate law that committed hundreds of billions of dollars to reducing climate pollution.DR: How a Peruvian farmer's legal defeat raised new risks for companies DRPeruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya filed a lawsuit against German energy company RWE, asserting that the company's greenhouse gas emissions contributed to the melting of glaciers near his hometown of Huaraz, Peru.This glacial melt increases the risk of flooding from Lake Palcacocha, threatening his community. Lliuya sought approximately $17,500 from RWE, representing 0.47% of the estimated $4 million needed for flood defenses, corresponding to RWE's estimated share of global emissions since the industrial era began. On May 28, 2025, the Higher Regional Court in Hamm, Germany, dismissed Lliuya's lawsuit. The court acknowledged the legal principle that major greenhouse gas emitters can be held liable for climate-related damages. However, it concluded that the specific threat to Lliuya's property was not sufficiently imminent to warrant compensation. While Lliuya did not secure the compensation sought, the court's recognition of potential corporate liability for climate damages sets a precedent. This acknowledgment may influence future climate litigation, encouraging individuals and communities to hold major emitters accountable for their contributions to climate change.MM: HahahahahahahahahaMusk says SpaceX will decommission Dragon spacecraft after Trump threatElon Musk Melts Down, Claims Trump Is In The "Epstein Files" and That's the Reason They Haven't Been ReleasedElon Musk Declares That He's "Immediately" Cutting Off NASA's Access to SpaceMusk Privately Complaining That His Immense Donations to Trump Didn't Even Buy Him Control of NASAElon Musk claims ‘without me, Trump would have lost the election'Assholiest of the Week (MM): Proxy advisorsZevra TherapeuticsISS added, “...the board's concerns about having a former CEO on the board and potential disruption are valid.”Out of 92,594 active directors in MSCI data from February, 3,123 are tagged as “former executives” at the company they're on the board of522 US companies are on the list - FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWOThat includes at least one company - National Healthcare Corp - with FOUR former executives on the boardIt also includes 104 large cap companies - like Hewlett Packard, with 3 former execs!Glass Lewis highlighted, “Mr. Regan has limited, dated, and unrelated public board service,”Egan-Jones also questioned the relevant expertise of Mangless' nominees, stating, “…we do not believe Mr. Regan's background in proxy solicitation offers meaningful value in the context of Zevra's boardroom.”Unrelated public board experience?? So you definitely suggested voting against Dana White at Meta? Or Peltz at Disney and his deep media experience? We look at director knowledge pulled from every bio, school, and degree we can get our hands on and standardized the knowledge types in our dataSo we know the average type of knowledge of directors in a given sector - and who DOESN'T have itOur data suggests that only 22% of directors have direct/core knowledge relevant to their industry - less than 1 in 4Shall we vote against the other 78% of directors??Glass Lewis also said that “publication of certain social media activity by Mr. Regan appears to suggest something of a blithe approach to compliance...”Elon?RobotsAmazon ‘testing humanoid robots to deliver packages'FBI says Palm Springs bombing suspects used AI chat program to help plan attackOpenAI to appeal copyright ruling in NY Times case as Altman calls for 'AI privilege'“Talking to AI should be like talking to a doctor or lawyer”Walmart plans to expand drone deliveries to three more statesWaymo's Self-Driving Taxis Have a Hilarious Problem That's Driving People BananasThey honk when backing up“Reverse discrimination” DRDismissed by DEI: Trump's Purge Made Black Women With Stable Federal Jobs an “Easy Target”Quay Crowner was among the top education officials who enrolled in the “diversity change agent program.”Crowner was abruptly placed on leave under Trump's executive order to dismantle DEI programs across the federal government.Her current job as the director of outreach, impact and engagement at the Education Department was not connected to diversity initiatives.More troubling, she said, was that she was the only person on her team who had been let go, and her bosses refused to answer her questions about her dismissal.When she and colleagues from different departments began comparing notes, they found they had one thing in common. They had all attended the training encouraged under DeVos. They also noticed something else: Most of them were Black women.“We have observed approximately 90% of the workers targeted for terminations due to a perceived association with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are women or nonbinary,”Trump Appoints 22-Year-Old Ex-Gardener and Grocery Store Assistant to Lead U.S. Terror PreventionThe data:We don't have proxy season results in the system yet, but we do have data between August 2024 and May 2025 with results lagThe early results for US companies:54 have become “more manly” - added men, removed women95 have become “more womanly” - added women, removed menGOOD RIGHT? Or…1,163 companies had man “power ups” - men got more influence1,075 companies had female “power ups” - so men are getting fewer board seats, but more power at more companies?SECRET: expand the board and add men! 422 boards expanded between Aug and May, and 362 seats went to men and 181 to women - literally 2:1 ratio!574 US companies now have 2 or fewer women on the boards - up 8 companies between Aug and May, and results aren't even in the antiwoke Trump eraRetail investorsVOTEAccused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione said executive ‘had it coming,' prosecutors revealUnitedHealth investors approve new CEO's $60M pay package despite turmoil following top executive's assassinationUS-Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes ‘morally repugnant', says lawyer for victims' familiesLowest vote result from April for board: 92% in favor of Robert Bradway, everyone else 94% or better - including 98% in favor of OrtbergHeadliniest of the WeekDR: In light of headlines like this: Meta's Platforms Have Become a Cesspool of Hatred Against Queer People I wanted to point out this op-ed from the NYT: Anthropic C.E.O.: Don't Let A.I. Companies off the Hook Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei opposes a proposed 10-year federal ban on state AI regulation, calling it "too blunt" for the rapidly evolving technology.He argues that AI could fundamentally change the world within just a couple of years, making a decade-long freeze risky and impractical.Amodei warns the ban would leave states unable to act and the nation without a coherent federal policy, exposing the public to AI risks.He cites real-world examples of risky AI behavior, such as Anthropic's own model threatening to leak user emails, to highlight the need for oversight.Instead of a moratorium, Amodei urges Congress and the White House to establish a national transparency standard requiring AI companies to publicly disclose testing protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and safety measures before releasing new modelsMM: The maker of Taser is the highest paid CEO, taking home $165 million—his new pay package and soaring stock made him a billionaire last yearWho Won the Week?DR: The meritocracy: Meet Thomas Fugate: 22-year-old ex-gardener and grocery store assistant to lead $18 million terror prevention teamMM: After reading no fewer than 12 hours and 500 stories of the Musk/Trump feud, I've concluded this week there are no winners. We're all losers.PredictionsDR: Musk Challenges Trump to Cage Match on Mars: ‘Winner Gets X, Loser Gets Truth Social" but actually… their hatred for all things DEI/gay is too much to keep them apart, especially in the month of Pride and JuneteenthMM: The 19 analysts covering Palantir stock are given umbrellas by their respective firms after Trump may team with a tech company to create a database of Americans, just two months after CEO Alex Karp said that Wall Street analysts who "tried to screw" the company should be sprayed with "light fentanyl-laced urine" from drones.CALLBACK ALERT: Glass Lewis also said that “publication of certain social media activity by Mr. Regan appears to suggest something of a blithe approach to compliance...”

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