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China Style Capitalism - CHINUS Capitalism Some Fed speakers talking 2 cuts now Fresh set of IPOs entering the market A NEW Closest to The Pin announcement 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 Warm-Up - China Style Capitalism - CHINUS Capitalism - Some Fed speakers talking 2 cuts now - Fresh set of IPOs entering the market - A NEW Closest to The Pin - AND a couple of listener limericks Markets - New Highs and Crypto looks to breakout - Apple best week since 2020 - Alts coming to your 401k - Gold - no longer to be tariff'd - NVDA chips - not safe? Fed Speakers - Some talking 3 rate cuts... End of year? - CPI and PPI this week so we shall see -- Seems like kiss ass tactcs to keep job or get promoted New America Way of Business? - CHINUS - Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have agreed to give the U.S. government a share of revenues from certain chips sold in China, the Financial Times reported, in an unprecedented arrangement with the White House. - In exchange for 15% of revenues from the chip sales, the two chipmakers will receive export licenses to sell Nvidia's H20 and AMD's MI308 chips in China, according to the FT. - The arrangement comes as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to reverberate through the global economy, underscoring the White House's willingness to carve out exceptions as a bargaining tool. (Who is this bargaining with????) Perplexing - Perplexity offered to purchase Google's (GOOG) Chrome for $34.5 billion, according to WSJ - Google doesn't break out Chrome-specific revenue, analysts estimate its indirect contribution to ad revenue is tens of billions annually. Losing Chrome would weaken Google's ability to control defaults and gather behavioral data, which are critical for ad targeting - Analysts suggest Chrome could be worth $50 billion or more if Google were forced to sell, given its user base and strategic importance - IPOs - The U.S. IPO market has surged in 2025, with over 210 listings so far—up 84% from last year. Notable performers include: - Figma, Inc. – IPO at $33, now trading at $78.11 (+136.70%) - Ambiq Micro, Inc. – IPO at $24, now $39.47 (+64.46%) - inkhome Holdings Inc. – IPO at $4, now $7.50 (+87.50%) - Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited – IPO at $4, now $35.09 (+777.25%) - Masonglory Limited – IPO at $4, now $12.00 (+200.00%) - Firefly Aerospace Inc. – IPO at $45, now $50.17 (+11.49%) - HeartFlow, Inc. – IPO at $19, now $28.75 (+51.32%) JOBS Report FIX - BLS Commissioner nominee E.J. Antoni suggested that monthly jobs report could be paused to fix methodology, according to Fox Business interview - Many are worrying about the FIX - is it a fix or will it be fixed...? - More than 2,000 people work at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), including professional economists and survey takers who contribute to the production of the monthly jobs report - The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has no direct role in collecting, processing, or altering the monthly jobs report data. Here's a breakdown of how the system is designed to prevent manipulation ---The commissioner does not see the jobs data until the Wednesday before its public release on Friday - But, let's discuss - how can the commissioner change the numbers? Intel - 96 hours of fun - Intel stock up as White House going to force TSM to buy into company - Intel stock down as White House recommends firing CEO - Intel Stock up after CEO meeting with Trump in White House Apple - Best week since July 2020 - Apple shares rose 13% this week, its largest weekly gain in more than five years, after CEO Tim Apple appeared with President Donald Trump in the White House on Wed...

FirstMetroSec's Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH). In this episode, Anjz discussed our target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.

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LA International Corp. v. Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.

Crypto losses increase 66% in 2024 At first you may be saying I thought Bitcoin has been increasing in value? While that is true, you have to remember that is only one of the many thousands of cryptocurrencies that are available. According to the FBI in 2024, there was 149,686 complaints for total losses of $9.3 billion. It was somewhat surprising to learn that people over 60 years old, who I thought knew better than to gamble with cryptocurrencies, was the most with losses totaling nearly $3 billion. If you live in California, Texas or Florida that's where the most complaints came from with a cumulative loss of $3 billion. Mississippi was also largely impacted as the number of crypto scams per thousand was the highest at 42.1. Even though there are a far higher number of investors and larger dollars in stocks, the SEC reported nationwide just 583 enforcement actions for stock scams or stock complaints in 2024. These complaints included charges against advisors for untrue or unsubstantiated statements. Interesting to note there's now something called AI washing, which charges firms for making false or misleading statements about their use of artificial intelligence. It is hard to make a comparison of stock scams and fraud versus cryptocurrencies, but with the far higher number of people investing in stocks vs cryptocurrencies I think it is safe to say that your risk of being scammed in stock investments is far lower than being scammed when dealing with cryptocurrencies. So not only are you taking a higher market risk by investing in cryptocurrencies, but you are also taking on the risk of being ripped off as well.   Have ETFs become too complicated? The first ETF, which stands for exchange traded fund, was launched about 30 years ago. They were simple in design and you generally bought them because they held a set group of stocks or bonds using an index and charged a low fee. Today, there are now over 4000 ETFs that are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. This is more than the 2400 individual stocks listed on the exchange. In 2024 alone, 700 new ETFs were launched and 33 of those tracked cryptocurrencies. The assets have ballooned to $11 trillion and now account for 1/3 of money invested in long-term funds. Some of that growth has come from open end mutual funds, which have lost $1.2 trillion in the past two years. There are now 1300 active ETFs, which actually manage the portfolio for you like a mutual fund. A big difference is those funds can now be sold during market hours. With open ended mutual funds, you have to wait until the close of the market and then sell at the closing net asset value for the day. Nearly half of the 1300 active ETF were launched last year. It gets difficult for investors with over 4000 choices to decide which is best. Back in 2020, Cathie Wood grew to fame with her actively managed ARK Innovation ETF. The fund shot up 150% that year and assets hit $28 billion. Today, the NASDAQ composite has a five-year cumulative return of 108% and the ARRK fund has seen a decline of 2% and the assets are now under $7 billion. If you're investing in an ETF to benefit from commodities, understand generally they use future contracts to track the underlying commodity. Commodity futures are not a perfect vehicle and they generally work better for speculators that do short-term trading. One exception to this is the SPDR gold shares which is a trust that holds the actual gold. In my opinion, it is far easier to analyze one company to invest in and then build a portfolio rather than trying to understand some of these ETFs that can use leverage or future contracts or whatever. I worry investors could be blindsided when they least expect it.    What is a dark pool exchange? A dark pool exchange is an off the exchange platform where institutions can trade without broadcasting their buying or selling intentions publicly. People wonder why when we invest at Wilsey Asset Management we buy a company with the intent of holding it 3 to 5 years. For those who think they can do better by trading you are taking a toothpick to a gun fight. Exchanges and market makers make up nearly 87% of the daily trading volume, but these dark pools are trying to step in and do more of the trading, which I believe will leave the small investor in the dark and they might not know what certain stocks are trading at. I'm getting rather disgusted with how Wall Street is acting like the Wild West. FINRA another regulatory body seems to be OK with this and will be collecting fees from the dark pools. Fortunately, for the past two years, the SEC has not approved this form of trading, but with the new administration and the new SEC chairman, who seems to love the Wild West of trading, I'm sure we'll see more of this craziness going forward. This does not mean that investors on Wall Street cannot do well. To be frank, I don't care if we miss a penny or two on a trade since we are looking down the road 3 to 5 years, but if you're doing multiple trades per day that penny of two adds up. This also seems to be adding a lot more volatility to the markets. This volatility will scare investors out of good quality investments because of what they are seeing on a daily basis and not understanding what is going on behind the scenes. Remember if you are investor, you are investing in a small piece of a large company and there are millions if not billions of shares that are trading so don't worry about the short-term movements. Instead, make sure the investment you made was of good quality with sound earnings and a strong balance sheet that can weather any storm, even these dark pools.   Financial Planning: Is Social Security Now Tax-Free? One of the major topics surrounding the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was the taxation of Social Security. Now that the bill has been signed into law, we know that the method used to tax Social Security remains unchanged—but many seniors will still see their overall tax liability go down. Most states, including California, do not tax Social Security. Federally, between 0% and 85% of benefits are reportable as income, meaning at least 15% is always tax-free. The taxable portion is based on a retiree's combined income, which includes adjusted gross income, tax-exempt interest, and half of their Social Security benefits. This formula was not changed by the OBBB. However, the standard deduction is increasing substantially, which reduces taxable income and, in turn, lowers overall tax liability. Prior to the bill's passage, a married couple aged 65 or older would have had a standard deduction of $33,200 in 2025 ($30,000 plus $3,200 for age). Starting in tax year 2025, that deduction can be as high as $46,700—a $13,500 increase. This results from a $1,500 increase to the base deduction for all filers, plus an additional $6,000 per person for those over age 65. Importantly, this extra $6,000 per senior (up to $12,000 per couple) is not technically part of the standard deduction—it is an above-the-line deduction that can be claimed even by those who itemize. This add-on begins to phase out when Modified Adjusted Gross Income exceeds $150,000 and is fully phased out above $250,000. As a result, taxpayers in the 10%, 12%, and 22% brackets are most likely to benefit. So, while Social Security is still taxable, more of that income may now be shielded from taxes due to the expanded deductions. Additionally, the bill prevents the federal tax brackets from reverting to higher 2017 levels in 2026. The brackets will now remain at 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%, instead of increasing to 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35%, and 39.6%. For retirees with taxable Social Security or other ordinary income, this means lower effective tax rates moving forward. In short, Social Security is still taxable—but seniors will likely pay less, or even nothing, thanks to these changes.   Companies Discussed: Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) & KeyCorp (KEY)

FirstMetroSec's Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI). In this episode, Anjz discussed our target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.

May retail sales look stronger than headlines show After seeing headlines from several media outlets, I was worried May retail sales were slowing to a problem point, but I would say they actually looked quite strong. Compared to April, sales did fall 0.9%, which was larger than expectations for a 0.6% decline. It's important to point out though that consumer rushed to auto dealers in April to try and beat the tariffs. This led to a 3.5% decline in motor vehicle & part dealers when comparing sales in the month of May to April. Gas stations have also seen declining sales largely due to lower gas prices and actually fell 2% when compared to the previous month. Excluding these two categories, sales would have fallen just 0.1% when compared to April. While the month over month numbers point to a slowing consumer, when we look at the annual comparisons the numbers are impressive. Headline retail sales climbed 3.3% compared to last May, but if we exclude motor vehicle & parts dealers & gas stations, sales climbed 4.6%. It was largely impacted by the 6.9% annual decline at gas stations. Areas of strength in the report included nonstore retailers, which were up 8.3%, food services & drinking places, which were up 5.3%, and furniture and home furnishing stores, which were up 8.8%. Overall, I'd say this report still shows a healthy consumer. I am still looking for the consumer to slow, but I believe people still have the ability and desire to spend in this economy, which should allow for continued growth, albeit at a slower rate.   Why are big retailers looking at issuing stable coins of their own? Stable coins seem to be the new buzzword for 2025. It seems at least once a week when I pick up the Wall Street Journal, I see something about stable coins. I recently read that Walmart and Amazon may be looking into using stable coins to get away from using traditional payment systems, which is costing billions of dollars in fees each year. This includes interchange fees that occur when customers make purchases using their credit cards. If you're not sure what a stable coin is, briefly, it is a coin that is supposed to be backed by a one-to-one exchange ratio with dollars or other government currencies. In other words, reserves of cash and dollars would have to equal the value of the stable coins that were in the market. Who would be hurt most by this? Visa and MasterCard, who collect billions of dollars in fees from the merchants, would likely be most at risk. I believe if the stable coins were to become a reliable source of transactions, you will see huge declines in the stock prices of Visa and MasterCard. Merchants have tried in the past to somehow get around the card-based systems from Visa and MasterCard, but each time they have failed. I personally still don't have a clear comfortable feeling or understanding of stable coins, which is true of many regulators and others as well, but it does appear new technology is coming and if Visa and MasterCard are replaced, I wonder who will get the benefit of those billions of dollars in transaction fees? Will it be the retailer or the consumers? ChatGPT and Perplexity are hurting the Internet You may not think about it, but Alphabet's Google search engine is seeing huge declines. This is not just hurting Google, but it also hurts many companies who get their business from people searching on Google. This could have a major impact on companies like TripAdvisor as it gets 58% of its global visits from search. If people get the answer, they need right away from ChatGPT, there's no need to continue searching and you'll not see any other ads directing you to other sites that may want to do business with you. Many companies from Netflix to US travel and tourism companies are seeing declines in traffic to their websites by 10 to 20% from one year ago. For example, search referrals to top U.S. travel and tourism were down 20% year over year last month and news and media sites saw a decline of 17%. ChatGPT had 500 million weekly active users in March and that was up almost 70% from the 300 million they saw in December. The reason this is hurting Internet search is since you get your answer from one platform, you close the book and move on. You don't need to do any more searches on other sites. Google‘s lawsuit for being a monopoly with the federal government will still not disappear even though things have changed as they are being penalized for what they have done in the past. I have noticed when I'm using Google now the AI search function now pops up. The big question is will this help Google retain their search business? This is extremely important considering more than half of Alphabet's business still comes from Google search ads. For investors, you may want to be aware of how much business the company you're investing in gets from search off the Internet because there could be a decline in the business if it is a large amount. One company that could benefit from the decline in search is Meta. This would come from the Facebook and Instagram platforms because that's still a way for businesses to be online and in front of potential new customers and clients. There's still some concern on copyright infringement from many companies and this could be something that really hurts the advancement of AI. Are you finding yourself using AI more and doing less Google searches?   Financial Planning: The “Widow's Penalty” When a spouse passes away in retirement, the surviving spouse typically transitions from filing taxes jointly to filing as a single taxpayer in the following year, a shift that often triggers what's known as the “widow's penalty.” This penalty arises because single filers face higher tax rates at lower income thresholds and receive a smaller standard deduction, which can significantly increase their tax liability even if their income stays the same. To make matters worse, household income often drops after a spouse's death.  For example, if both spouses are collecting Social Security, only the higher of the two benefits continues. This combination—less income and higher tax rates—can lead to a surprising and painful spike in effective tax burden and reduction in cashflow. To mitigate this risk, couples can take proactive steps such as performing Roth IRA conversions while both spouses are alive to lower future taxable income, carefully coordinating Social Security claiming strategies to maximize long-term benefits, and planning pre and post death retirement withdrawals to keep cashflow consistent. Thoughtful retirement planning can help soften the financial blow and preserve more wealth for the surviving spouse.   Companies Discussed: Adobe Inc. (ADBE), T-Mobile US, Inc (TMUS), Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) & Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)  

Ep. 233: This CEO's high school was so tiny that it didn't have a track team, so he started a squad from scratch, built up the roster and even coached them, all while running a swift 4:25 mile along the way. That mindset—identifying a challenge and pursuing a solution—never left him. Years after starring on the team, Sanford saw an opening in the real estate market. He realized that the future of the business was online. So, he acted. Today?

PowerBlock Holdings, Inc. v. iFit, Inc.

Should the United States delist Chinese stocks? At first thought with all the craziness of the trade war it sounds like delisting all the Chinese companies from the American stock markets may be a good idea. It is important to know that there are 286 Chinese companies listed on major US stock exchanges. You'll recognize some of the names like Alibaba, Baidu and JD.com. It is estimated by analysts at Goldman Sachs that US institutional investors currently own about $830 billion worth of Chinese stocks. That is more than two times what the Chinese own of US stocks as that is estimated around $370 billion. But a quick sell off could bring down stock valuations and make it difficult to get out of many of these stocks on both sides. An important piece of information I brought up a couple years ago was the Accountable Act which came to be in 2020. This allows the Securities Exchange Commission to ban foreign companies from trading if American regulators are not allowed to inspect the auditors for three years in a row. I always worry about Chinese companies because of what I call government accounting. They are not held to the same accounting standards there and I believe companies may list financial statements based on what the government tells them. There have been some Chinese companies that delisted themselves rather than going through an audit. I think that tells you quite a bit. My feeling is we should not delist all the Chinese stocks that trade on American stock exchanges under what is known as ADRs, but be sure that the Chinese companies have the same transparency as American companies when it comes to their financial statements. If we can't get that transparency, then those companies should be delisted.    Jobs report shows more evidence the economy is in good shape US nonfarm payrolls grew by 177k in the month of April, which easily topped the estimate of 133k. Jobs remained robust in health care as the sector added 51k jobs in the month of April and employment in transportation and warehousing and financial activities was also strong as the groups added 29k and 14k jobs respectively in the month. Other categories like construction, manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, and retail trade saw little or no change in payrolls, while government declined by 9k jobs in the month. Government jobs are now down by 26k since January, but remember employees on paid leave or receiving ongoing severance pay are still counted as employed. This likely means we will continue to see losses accelerate in this category as the year continues. Negatives in the report included the fact that employment numbers were revised down by a total of 58k in the previous two months. Also, April's reading was lighter than March's reading of 185k, but considering the unemployment rate remains at 4.2%, I still see these jobs gains as impressive, especially with all the negativity that people have been discussing. With that said, I still do anticipate weaker numbers in terms of the payroll additions in future months, but if the unemployment rate remains low I don't see that as a problem. On the inflation front, we also got good news with average hourly earnings rising just 3.8%. I see this as a healthy increase that does not put pressure on inflation like when wages were growing over 5% in 2022.     Job openings look problematic on the surface In the March Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, job openings totaled 7.2 million. This was below February's reading of 7.5 million and the estimate, which also stood at 7.5 million. This is still not super concerning to me. We tend to forget how strong the labor market has been and while we continue to see a softening, there is plenty of room before I see cause for concern. Just for reference, job openings in 2019 averaged approximately 7.2 million, in 2018 they averaged approximately 6.8 million, and in 2017 they averaged approximately 6.2 million. Compare that to where we are today and that should give you more comfort. Another area I saw as positive in the report was the fact that quits totaled 3.3 million, which produced a quit rate of 2.1%. This is important because if people were truly concerned about a major slowdown and thought they would not be able to find work elsewhere, I don't believe they would be quitting their jobs. These quit numbers are still quite close to 2019 levels, which many considered as a very strong economy. That year quits averaged approximately 3.5 million and there was an average quit rate of about 2.3%. Also in the report, we saw layoffs remained quite low at 1.6 million. Back in 2019, layoffs averaged around 1.8 million per month. There is no doubt that uncertainty remains and that will have some impact on businesses and their hiring plans, but in terms of it pushing the economy into a major recession, since we are coming from such a healthy level, I just don't see that happening.   Are we in the middle of a recession? The first reading of Q1 GDP showed a decrease of 0.3%. A recession is generally defined as two consecutive quarters of declining GDP, so some may argue we are half way there. Let us not forget in 2022 we did see two consecutive quarters of declining GDP as Q1 declined 1.4% and Q2 showed an advance estimate that was down 0.9%. After further research the second quarter ended up seeing a total reversal and it is now reported to have actually grown by 0.3%. Even with the difficult start, that year ended with a 2.1% growth rate. We also can't forget that the National Bureau of Economy Research (NBER) makes the official call on recession and they use a broader set of indicators that led them not to declare a recession in 2022. I say all of this because I still believe even if we hit a technical recession, if employment remains strong, I don't believe we would have an “official” recession. I am still unsure that we will even see Q2 GDP decline and we could also see revisions to Q1 that lift it to a positive reading. I say this because if you look at the actual underlying numbers in the report, it is not nearly as bad as the headline decline. On the positive front, consumer spending actually grew 1.8% in the quarter as services showed a nice increase of 2.4%. Also, private domestic investment saw a surge of 21.9%, this was led by investments in equipment as they grew 22.5% in the quarter. You might be asking with numbers like these how did we see a negative GDP? To start, government spending fell 1.4% in the quarter. This was led by a decline of 5.1% in spending by the federal government. The group as a whole ended up subtracting 0.25% from the headline GDP number. While this was impactful, the real reason for the decline in GDP was trade. Companies were trying to get ahead of looming tariffs and imports surged 41.3%. This compared to an increase of just 1.8% for exports. The huge discrepancy caused the trade component of GDP to decrease the headline number by 4.83%! While the economy is no doubt digesting these trade conversations and the tariffs, I still believe the economy is in alright shape when you look at the underlying numbers. I did also want to mention more good news on inflation as the March headline PCE showed an increase of 2.3%, which compares to last month's reading of 2.7% and core PCE came in at just 2.6%, which was a nice decline from February's reading of 3.0%. I believe these numbers will likely increase with the tariffs, but underlying inflation looks to be quite healthy.   Financial Planning: Protecting Yourself from Home Title Theft Home title theft is a type of real estate fraud where someone illegally transfers the ownership of your home by forging your name on title documents.  This is often done using stolen personal information to file fraudulent deeds with the county recorder's office. Once the title appears to be in their name, the thief may try to take out loans against the property, sell it to an unsuspecting buyer, or use it in other schemes that could put your home and finances at risk. This crime can go undetected for months if property owners aren't actively monitoring their title.  Having a mortgage or HELOC on your house can make it more difficult for a thief to steal your title since the bank has a lien against the property, but it is still possible. There are private companies that charge monthly fees to alert you of changes to your home title, but they do not prevent the title from being stolen.  You can also purchase home title insurance that will help pay for legal fees if you have to go to court if your title is stolen.  Homeowners in San Diego County can access a free alternative called “Owner Alert”. Jordan Marks who is the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk was behind this, and it is a great benefit that all San Diego property owners should take advantage of.  This service works by notifying you by email whenever a document is recorded against your property, helping you catch potential fraud early.  Signing up is simple and can be done on the San Diego County Assessor's website. You just need your name, email address, and parcel number and it provides the same type of monitoring offered by paid services, making it unnecessary to spend money for peace of mind when this tool is already available for free.   Companies Discussed: Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH), Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)

Tariff announcements cause market chaos           In an effort to balance trade relationships across the globe, several new tariff announcements were made on April 2nd. This caused the markets to decline sharply in Thursday's session with the Nasdaq closing down nearly 6% and the S&P 500 closing down nearly 5%. I must say I was not necessarily surprised by that decline, but was more surprised by the run up in the market in the days leading up to the announcement. The administration has been talking about these tariffs for months and I for one was not necessarily surprised by the actions they plan on taking. The U.S. will be implementing a baseline tariff rate of 10% on all countries and that goes into effect on April 5th. After research into trade practices from other countries including tariffs, currency manipulation, and trade barriers the U.S. will also be implementing higher duties on several countries. This includes an additional 34% on China, which comes on top of the previous tariffs for a new effective rate of 54%. According to the administration, this compares to a calculated tariff rate of 67% from China. Other tariffs included a 20% rate on the European Union vs a 39% calculated rate on our goods, a 46% rate on Vietnam vs a 90% calculated rate on our goods, a 32% rate on Taiwan vs a 64% calculated rate on our goods, and a 24% rate on Japan vs a calculated rate of 46% on our goods. This is just a small sample as more than 180 countries and territories will be facing these reciprocal tariffs. The problem here is the bottom for stocks might not be in as there will likely be continued announcements from other countries with their response. Some countries like China, France, Canada, and Germany have responded with a combative tone and a promise to fight back. I continue to believe this trade war will not be solved overnight, but I must say with the pullback there definitely appears to be some opportunities surfacing. I'd be careful waiting for the all clear on this as by the time that comes, you may have missed some great opportunities.     Trade barriers increase around the world It is not just the US that is increasing tariffs, many countries around the world are also increasing their tariffs. There are some economists predicting that we could be headed to the biggest increase in protectionism since the 1930s, when the Smoot-Harley tariff act was in place. Back then the average tariff rate in the US was nearly 30%. Today it is around 8.4%. When it comes to the group of 20 leading economies in the world, there are roughly 4650 import restrictions, of which the US has roughly 1000. The EU, China, Canada, Mexico account for roughly 700 restrictions with the other 15 countries accounting for 3000 restrictions. Some people feel the United States is being aggressive by adding all these tariffs to products coming in to our country, but when you look at the numbers and the facts, it appears we are just playing catch-up and we are way behind the rest of the world as they have been putting tariffs on our products going into their countries. I don't understand why we are singled out as being such a bad country and unfriendly to other countries just because we want free trade in the world. I'm sure if they dropped their tariffs, we would do the same.   Jobs Report shows some positive news on a difficult day for the market With all the news around tariffs and trade, it's almost like everyone forgot that a jobs report was released on Friday. Job growth remained very healthy with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 228,000 in the month of March. This easily topped the estimate of 140,000 and was a nice increase compared to February's reading of 117,000. The previous two months did see negative revisions of 34,000 in the month of February and 14,000 in the month of January. The unemployment rate did tick higher to 4.2% from last month's reading of 4.1%, but this was largely due to an increase in the labor force participation rate. A major positive on the inflation front was wage inflation came in at annual rate of 3.8%, which was down from last month's reading of 4.0% and was more in line with a healthy level that creates growing wages but puts less pressure on inflationary forces. I was surprised to federal government positions declined by just 4,000 in the month, but yet a report Thursday from Challenger, Gray & Christmas indicated Doge-related layoffs have totaled more than 275,000 so far. Apparently, the BLS noted that workers on severance or paid leave are still counted as employed, which would have a large impact on the employment numbers. It will be interesting to see how the employment situation shakes out in this category and if the private sector can absorb those lost jobs. It's hard for some to look through the noise of all the trade announcements, but I still believe the economy is in alright spot and the growing concerns for recession may be overblown.     What is a Solo 401(k)? A Solo 401(k) is a retirement savings plan designed for self-employed individuals or business owners with no employees. Also known as an individual 401(k), this plan offers significant tax advantages and higher contribution limits compared to other retirement accounts, such as SEP-IRAs.  One major advantage of a Solo 401(k) is the ability to contribute as both the employer and the employee. For 2024, the contribution limit as an employee is $23,000 (or $30,500 if age 50 or older), which can be made on a pre-tax or Roth basis. For employer contributions, the limit is up to 25% of compensation, bringing the total maximum contribution to $69,000 (or $76,500 for those 50+). Many plans now allow employer contributions to be made on a Roth basis as well. To be eligible, you must be a business owner with no full-time employees, which includes sole proprietors, independent contractors, freelancers, and small business owners. However, spouses of business owners may also participate, effectively doubling the possible contribution. Another key benefit is that a Solo 401(k) can be paired with backdoor Roth contributions, making it an attractive option for high-income earners looking for additional tax-advantaged savings. This offers a distinct advantage over Traditional IRAs and SEP-IRAs, which can trigger taxes on backdoor Roth conversions. A Solo 401(k) is an excellent retirement savings tool for self-employed individuals due to its high contribution limits and tax benefits. Additionally, some business owners may still be eligible to make a 2024 employer contribution if completed before the tax filing deadline.   Companies Discussed: LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA), Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK), Apple, Inc. (AAPL) & Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL)

Curtin v. United Trademark Holdings, Inc.

Parus Holdings, Inc. v. Google LLC

Fintiv, Inc. v. PayPal Holdings, Inc.

FirstMetroSec's Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH). In this episode, Anjz discussed our target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly

FirstMetroSec's Anjz Baccay shares our updated insights on Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI). In this episode, Anjz discussed our target price and recommendation for the stock. These and more, only here on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.

NWHW Holdings, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA

This insightful interview on CannabisRadio.com's "Blunt Business" podcast features Jeffrey Trappe, Chief Operating Officer of Florida Operations for Planet 13 Holdings Inc. Trappe and the host delve into a wide range of topics surrounding Planet 13's current operations and future plans in the Florida cannabis market.The conversation begins with Trappe's vision for cannabis consumption lounges in Florida, drawing on his experience with Planet 13's successful Las Vegas lounge. He envisions a space that incorporates food, music, and entertainment, creating an immersive experience for consumers. This segues into a discussion about the evolving cannabis retail landscape, with a focus on experiential concepts that go beyond the traditional dispensary model. Trappe highlights Planet 13's acquisition of Excel dispensary and their plans for smaller retail locations alongside their flagship superstore in Las Vegas.The interview then takes a deeper dive into Florida's cannabis landscape, including an analysis of the recent failed cannabis amendment vote. Trappe and the host dissect the campaign's shortcomings, such as the lack of a home-grow provision and ineffective messaging. Despite this setback, they express optimism for the future of cannabis retail in Florida, discussing Planet 13's strategy for transitioning Vitalcan locations into their brand and creating a unique shopping experience for patients.Operational aspects of Planet 13's Florida ventures are also explored, including quality control, potential delivery services, and expansion plans for their retail network and indoor cultivation facility. The conversation touches on brand partnerships, strategies for the medical market, and the launch of their new topical product, Medezine, in Florida. Trappe emphasizes the importance of offering diverse cannabis modalities, like topicals, to cater to various patient needs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hayday Farms, Inc. v. FeeDx Holdings, Inc.

The IRS will increase the standard deduction and make adjustments across various tax rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: COP - ConocoPhillips, Market Wrap, SYNA - Synaptics Inc., Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), 2025 Tax Brackets: What You Need to Know About the IRS Inflation Adjustments, RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., Maturity Wall on Corporate Credit, Rollover Options, PLNH - Planet 13 Holdings Inc., Dividend Stocks, Cash versus Equity.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Where does private equity invest the money, you give them? Private equity invests money in many different areas, but the problem that they are having is that both them and venture-capital are sitting on $2.6 trillion, which is a record high. Ultimately, they are having a hard time finding where to invest. A private equity firm generally has to earn between 12 and 14% on their investments to cover their management fee and pay investors a worthwhile return. One area they have been attracted to is HVAC, also known as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Other areas of interest have included plumbing and electrical companies. Over the last two years, private equity has purchased nearly 800 big HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies. It is also estimated there are plenty of smaller deals that just don't show on the radar. I do believe somewhere down the road someone whether it's the consumer, the employee, the business owner or the investors is going to lose. Basically, private equity is trying to streamline these smaller businesses into bigger businesses to cut costs. Many times, this changes the way they do business and it could place a larger emphasis on making more new sales rather than doing repairs, which leads to bigger profits. I do worry about the business owners who are told they can still run their business the way they want and keep a 20 to 25% stake. If things get difficult, the private equity firm with a 75% ownership will override the small business owners' decisions.   Are gas prices going up or down in the future? A big factor in the price of gas is the price of oil. If you live in a state like California, then you can add other factors like taxes and regulations. Oil has remained somewhat reasonable falling under $70 a barrel in the last few weeks, it then recently crossed $80 a barrel on concerns in the Middle East. We know there is potential for a major disruption with tensions between Israel and Iran showing signs of escalation. The war in Ukraine continues to linger on, but so far it has not deterred Russia from selling their oil to countries like China and India. We also have a change in our president quickly approaching and everyone has to ask themselves, who would be more likely to tame the violence in the Middle East? If the next president cannot reduce or stop the fighting, we could see Israel start sending missiles towards Iran's energy infrastructure. This could then lead Iran to try and restrict or block oil tankers flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. These actions would likely cause oil to skyrocket to over $100 per barrel, which could mean a 20 to 25% increase in the price of gas at the pump. What has kept oil and gasoline prices low so far has been slowing demand from a weak economy in China and talks of OPEC exporting more oil come December. It's also important to know that there is less oil in storage than the historical average, which could mean there is pent up demand to refill that storage. If you're an investor, I think it makes sense to have at least 5% of your portfolio in oil and natural gas companies because I believe the upside in the price of oil unfortunately is much greater than the downside.   Are you still spending money in this economy? Retail sales have continued to prove resilient as in the month of September we saw growth of 1.7% when compared to last year. With the decline in the price of gasoline, gas stations saw a decline of 10.7% compared to last year and if this component was excluded from the headline number, retail sales would have grown at a stronger rate of 2.8% in the month. Areas of weakness included furniture and home furnishing stores (-2.3%) and electronics and appliance stores (-4.6%). One area that showed positive growth for the first time in a while was building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers. It was a very small annual gain of 0.5%, but could this finally be the turning point for a group that has struggled tremendously over the last couple years? Areas of strength in the report included nonstore retailers (+7.1%), health and personal care stores (+4.6%), and food services and drinking places (+3.7%). While the growth in retail sales isn't setting the world on fire, I believe this report provides further evidence that this economy is in alright shape.     Income Tax vs Property Tax on Inherited Property There are many factors to consider when inheriting real estate, especially in California, and the tax impact is one of the largest.  When receiving an inheritance of property there is an income tax consideration and a property tax consideration.  When capital assets, such as real estate, are sold for more than they were purchased for, the increase in value is considered a capital gain which is a type of income.  When property is inherited, it generally receives a step-up in basis which means the original purchase price is no longer relevant and the new income tax basis is the value of the property as of the date of death of the owner.  This means a parent who purchased a property for $200k and passes away when it is worth $1 million can leave it to their children who will not be responsible for the tax on the $800k gain. If they do sell, they will only need to report income on the appreciation after the date of death, or the amount over $1 million.  This is obviously a benefit and applies to other assets as well such as stocks and bonds.  However due to Prop 19, there may be a counteracting property tax implication when inheriting real estate.  In California the property tax assessed value can only increase by a maximum of 2% per year, even if the fair market value of the property increases much more than that.  Because of this people who have owned properties for many years are paying relatively little in property taxes compared to the actual value of their real estate.  However, when the property is inherited, the property tax assessed value increases to match its fair market value, resulting in a much higher property tax bill every year going forward.  As a result, vacation homes and rental properties that were great investments become unaffordable when the heirs receive them.  This often causes the sale of the property, which fortunately can be done income tax free due to the step-up received at death. There is an exception to this property tax increase where if children inherit the primary residence of their parents and begin treating that property as their own primary residence, they may add up to $1 million to the property tax assessed value before being required to pay additional property taxes.  Understanding these tax issues can help you determine when property should be held or sold before or after an inheritance.    Companies Discussed: Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (SIRI), Vistra Corp. (VST) & Etsy, Inc. (ETSY)

IGas Holdings, Inc. v. EPA

Flanagan v. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

Blunt Business is on location at Benzinga Miami 2024. In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Sherman, CEO of Flowhub, and Jeffrey Trappe from Planet 13 for exclusive conversations about the future of the cannabis industry.Kyle Sherman shares his insights on the evolving landscape of cannabis technology, discussing how Flowhub is empowering dispensaries to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales. Jeffrey Trappe dives into the world of cannabis retail, revealing the strategies behind Planet 13's success as one of the largest and most iconic dispensaries in the world, and more specifically their ongoing expansion in Florida.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Boron One Holdings Inc. (TSXV:BONE) is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered Unit Private placement. The Company raised proceeds of $132,000 through the sale of 2,640,000 Units issued at a price of $0.05 per unit. The company paid finders fees to a qualified finder of $7,320. First Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV: FHYD) (OTC: FHYDF) (FSE: FIT) is pleased to announce the company has reached a milestone as its hydrogen-powered-fuel-cell vehicle has completed a successful trial with Amazon. The trial took place in London, UK, with the FCEV accumulating 535 km (332 miles), delivering 3,462 packages with 1,547 stops. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

American Rebel Holdings has operated primarilyas a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded safes and personal securityand self-defense products and has recently transitioned into the beverageindustry through the introduction of American Rebel Beer. The Company alsodesigns and produces branded apparel and accessories.

JP 3E Holdings, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), formerly known as Spooz, Inc., is excited to announce the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority ownership interest in Bloxcross, Inc. ("BLOX"). Bloxcross is a trailblazing digital assets innovation company, recognized for its groundbreaking platform that revolutionizes global bilateral trade, cross-border payments, and financial applications through advanced blockchain technologies. Shadow & The Thrill's Tony Cardenas-Montana , who also happens to be CTO of VNUE, Inc., will release his newest single, "Bleeding Out", slated to be released via VNUE's new Artist Services Division, in association with CEO Zach Bair's RockHouse Records for the very first time. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

RCBA Nutraceuticals, LLC v. ProAmpac Holdings, Inc.

American Zurich Insurance Comp v. Sun Holdings, Inc.

Atico Mining Corporation (TSX.V: ATY | OTCQX: ATCMF) is pleased to announce additional positive results for the exploration program initiated in 2023 being carried out in an area of historical mining to expand tonnage at the El Roble mine. In addition, the company reports the results for seven diamond drill core holes, which included 4.45m of 5.17% Cu, 10.47g/t Au and 4.90m of 9.35% Cu, 2.94 g/t Au. The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (NEO: CBST) (OTCQX: CBSTF) (FSE: 3LP), one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced it has enhanced its national brand platform through the addition of the Ciencia Labs portfolio of award-winning, science-based brands and products. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

Rosinbomb (OTC:ROSN) proudly announces a significant patent filing, showcasing the unique and proprietary air circulation system of the Nature Fresh Freeze Dryer. This innovation includes a revolutionary Piezo electric fan system seamlessly integrated into their innovative honeycomb rack system, optimizing airflow and enabling customers to process nearly twice the amount of material in the same time. Global biotechnology leader CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) and Arcturus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ARCT) announced the results of a follow-up analysis of a Phase 3 study evaluating a booster dose of ARCT-154. The new analysis at 6 months post-vaccination shows that ARCT-154 induces a longer immune response as compared to Comirnaty for both the original Wuhan strain and Omicron BA.4/5 variant. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

Hemostemix Inc. (TSXV: HEM) (OTCQB: HMTXF) (FSE: 2VF0) is pleased to announce the Journal of Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences published the Company's Phase II randomized clinical trial results today. The publication highlights the results of no option critical limb ischemia patients who started the clinical trial with an ulcer, comparing wound healing, amputation, and mortality between the patients treated with ACP-01 and patients treated with a placebo. Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, applauded Governor Shapiro's continued advocacy for a comprehensive policy for cannabis, including legal adult-use sales. Jim Cacioppo, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Founder of Jushi, commented, "The message is clear that the public wants a legal, regulated adult-use cannabis marketplace." For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., the market leader in hemp-derived CBD wellness products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew E. McCarthy to its Board of Directors. Mr. McCarthy is the former CEO of Ben & Jerry's Homemade, bringing a unique blend of commercial acumen and deep commitment to social impact within the consumer-packaged goods and natural products industries. Spectra7 Microsystems Inc., a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, and ACES Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading Taiwan-based connector and cable supplier, announced that they successfully demonstrated best-in-class performance of 800G Active Copper Cables at this year's annual DesignCon Conference Exhibition. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

Blüm Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: BLMH), a cannabis company with operations throughout California, is pleased to announce the execution of a Binding Letter of Intent with Operators Only Corporation to add three additional dispensaries to its retail portfolio. If completed, the Proposed Acquisition could represent a significant milestone in Blüm Holdings' expansion strategy and may help solidify the Company's position as a key player in Northern California's retail landscape. Operators Only owns and operates three retail stores in Sacramento, including a flagship Cookies cannabis dispensary located in downtown Sacramento, a dispensary in North Sacramento, and another in South Sacramento. Theralase® Technologies Inc. (TSXV:TLT)(OTCQB:TLTFF), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research and development of light and/or radiation activated Photo Dynamic Compounds (“PDCs“) for the safe and effective destruction of various cancers, bacteria and viruses is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Jewett has joined Theralase®, in the role of an independent consultant, to assist the Company in the completion of enrollment of patients in the Phase II Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (“BCG“)-Unresponsive Non Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (“NMIBC“) Carcinoma In-Situ (“CIS“) clinical study. For more information, please visit StockDayMedia.com

MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC v. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

We meet Chris Stott, the founder and CEO of Lonestar Data Holdings Inc, a groundbreaking initiative working to establish commercial data centres on the moon to store and safeguard information for future generations. The centres will also protect critical knowledge from cyber threats, natural disasters and other risks that could compromise data integrity on Earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Araujo v. Framboise Holdings Inc.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. presented a robust performance across various financial indicators in their recent earnings report. During an investor call, CEO Christopher J. Nassetta discussed the company's progress, including their fortified market position and a notable increase in system-wide revenue per available room (RevPAR). This has increased substantially by 12.6% compared to last year, and 10.7% compared to 2019. Their market strength and customer appeal were key discussion points. The company's strategic expansion, introducing new brands like Spark and LivSmart Studios, has played a significant role in its market penetration. This strategy has diversified Hilton's portfolio and broadened its reach. In Q4 of 2023 alone, Hilton opened 24,000 new rooms, underscoring their commitment to expansion and market share growth. Customer satisfaction and loyalty have also been vital to Hilton's success. Their recently launched Hilton for Business program caters to small and medium-sized enterprises, further establishing Hilton's reputation as a trusted partner for businesses. Moving forward, Hilton aims to leverage favourable consumer trends. With travel demand robust, particularly from group and business transient segments, returning business transients and group bookings show a positive future growth outlook. There's also growth potential in the leisure transient market - a possibility Hilton plans to exploit. Strategic growth, supported by continued development, forms the cornerstone of Hilton's strategy. They plan to extend their pipeline and increase signings, particularly in luxury distribution. A key component of this strategy is a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which will bring over 500 of SLH's unique, resort-oriented hotels into Hilton's portfolio. Nassetta emphasised that SLH is unique and doesn't conflict with or cannibalise Hilton's offerings. This partnership will enable Hilton to penetrate niche markets difficult to access otherwise. Furthermore, Hilton plans to enhance its food and beverage offerings and curate unique customer experiences, with a focus on the small and medium businesses served by their Hilton for Business program. In conclusion, Hilton's strong financial performance coupled with their strategic focus on product innovation, partnerships, and consumer needs paint an optimistic picture for future growth and success. By promoting organic growth and collaboration to pursue unique hotel collections and niche markets, Hilton is poised to deliver increased stakeholder value and strengthen its industry leadership position. HLT Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/HLT/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

Airship AI is an AI-driven video, sensor anddata management surveillance platform that improves public safety andoperational efficiency for public sector and commercial customers by providingpredictive analysis of events before they occur and meaningful intelligence todecision makers.

Theleading developer of green data centers that convert excessrenewable energy into global computing resources. Soluna builds modular,scalable data centers for computing intensive, batchable applications such asBitcoin mining, AI, and machine learning. Soluna provides a cost-effectivealternative to battery storage or transmission lines. Soluna uses technologyand intentional design to solve complex, real-world challenges. Up to 30% ofthe power of renewable energy projects can go to waste. Soluna's data centersenable clean electricity asset owners to ‘Sell. Every. Megawatt.'

Flux Power designs, manufactures, and sells advancedlithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of a range ofindustrial and commercial sectors including material handling, airport groundsupport equipment (GSE), and stationary energy storage. Flux Power'slithium-ion battery packs, including the proprietary battery management system(BMS) and telemetry, provide customers with a better performing, lower cost ofownership, and more environmentally friendly alternative, in many instances, totraditional lead acid and propane-based solutions. Lithium-ion battery packsreduce CO2 emissions and help improve sustainability and ESG metrics forfleets.

ProStar is recognized as a world leaderin the development of Precision Mapping Solutions and is creatinga digital world by leveraging the most modern GPS, cloud, and mobiletechnologies focused on the critical infrastructure industry.Their flagship product PointMan is designed tosignificantly improve the workflow processes and business practices associatedwith the lifecycle management of critical infrastructure assets both above andbelow the Earth's surface. Offered as aSoftware as a Service (SaaS) and seamlessly connects the field with the officeand provides the ability to precisely capture, record, display, and managecritical infrastructure, including roads, railways, pipelines, and utilities.

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc., Q3 2023 Earnings Call, Nov 02, 2023

Paymentus Holdings, Inc., Q3 2023 Earnings Call, Nov 06, 2023

Upstart Holdings, Inc., Q3 2023 Earnings Call, Nov 07, 2023

GoodRx Holdings, Inc., Q3 2023 Earnings Call, Nov 09, 2023

YETI Holdings, Inc., Q3 2023 Earnings Call, Nov 09, 2023

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. recently conducted their Earnings Call, during which CEO Bob Eddy affirmed the company's dedication to long-term value. Eddy underscored a myriad of encouraging performance markers, such as membership growth, amplified traffic, market share expansion, and steady unit trends all noticed in the recent financial period. With a focus on longevity, these factors are perceived by the company leadership to contribute positively to the corporation. Nevertheless, Eddy also brought up an area of concern in the form of climbing disinflation affecting perishable food products. The company had anticipated this trend and foresees that it may persist, leading to unpredictability and potential volatility in pricing. Eddy, alongside this, reassured investors that the company remains steadfast in its commitment to value provision and member support. The company's priorities include boosting member loyalty, providing an unmatched shopping experience, digital business growth, and market footprint enlargement. The strategies to realize these goals involve investment in pricing strategies, proprietary brands, and digital features aimed at facilitating convenience and personalized member experiences. In regard to future plans, the company is set to inaugurate five more clubs within the next quarter. This action will bring the number of newly introduced clubs for the current financial year to nine. Furthermore, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. is willing to invest in automation, enhancing the general merchandise sector, and continuation of innovation to drive growth and optimize shareholder returns. In summary, as claimed on the company's earnings call, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. is prepared to address potential obstacles while profiting from market growth opportunities. BJ Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BJ/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

Episode 147 features a great conversation with Eric Langan, CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ - $RICK). Eric gives an update on the company and talks about his journey as a pilot.

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose 5 points in May.Today's Stocks & Topics: Investors Are Nervous, Pricing Power, Commercial Real Estate, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Return on Equity vs. Return on Assets, Cash-Secured Puts, LBRT - Liberty Energy Inc., EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, MDC - M.D.C. Holdings Inc., CRDA - Crawford & Co. Cl A, CRDB - Crawford & Co. Cl B, GEHC - GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy