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Shares of Coca-Cola hit an all-time high on the back of results. CEO Henrique Braun sits down for his first interview since taking over the job, live from the company's headquarters in Atlanta. Then the CEO of UPS on the back of results and the “glide down” of its business with Amazon. And the CEO of utility Southern Company, on the data center buildout and power demand. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Shares of capital market company MSCI and credit rating agency Equifax both posted double digit declines after posting earnings that were…ok? Matt, Lou, and Tyler dive into what went right and wrong in the most recent earnings and what to make of the two stocks today. Plus, what to make of the oil markets using Halliburton's earnings results and what is the best banking ETF today? Have a question? Email us; podcasts@fool.com Want to take the next step in your investing journey? Explore Motley Fool's Epic for our portfolio-centered investing experience, premium research, tools, and guidance: fool.com/epic fool.com/epic Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Equifax & MSCI earnings and stock reactions - AI costs eating into profits - Halliburton's comments on the oil market - Mailbag: Best Banking ETF to buy now? Companies discussed: EFX, MSCI, MS, HAL, XLF, VFH, BRK, V, MA, JPM, KBE, KBWB Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Lou Whiteman Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if the greatest advantage in business isn't talent, but the willingness to keep learning and never give up? In this episode, Carlos Antillano, Vice President of the Americas for Mauviel 1830, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong student, shares the journey that took him from selling cookware on eBay out of his bathroom to leading one of the world's most respected luxury cookware brands. Along the way, he reveals why curiosity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to learning have been the driving forces behind every opportunity he's earned. Carlos also reflects on the relationships that shaped his leadership, from a scuba diving instructor who taught him confidence under pressure to a business mentor who helped him develop empathy for customers. Together, they explore why listening is one of the most valuable skills any entrepreneur can develop and how perseverance continues to open doors that once seemed impossible. [00:04:00] What He Does and Who He Serves Serves as Vice President of the Americas for Mauviel 1830, overseeing business across North and South America. Built multiple businesses in the digital commerce space before joining the luxury cookware industry. Combines entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation to help grow global brands. Continues to pursue new ideas while embracing emerging technologies like AI. [00:06:00] Building a Career Through Curiosity Originally planned to become a doctor before discovering entrepreneurship. Started selling cookware on eBay after moving to the United States from Venezuela. Grew a business from a bathroom, to a storage unit, to a warehouse with employees. Returned full circle by leading the same cookware brand that gave him his first opportunity. [00:09:00] Why Learning Never Stops Believes continuous learning is the foundation of long-term success. Encourages entrepreneurs to embrace failure as part of the learning process. Compares today's AI revolution to the early days of the internet. Says perseverance comes from staying curious, adapting, and continuing to grow. [00:11:00] Helping Others Reach Their Potential Finds the greatest fulfillment in seeing people grow beyond what they believed was possible. Shares the story of an employee who developed into an industry expert under his mentorship. Speaks openly about mental health and the importance of supporting people beyond their professional development. Believes great leadership helps people thrive both personally and professionally. [00:14:00] The Story Behind His Book Wrote The Ultimate Perseverance Training to encourage entrepreneurs facing setbacks and self-doubt. Opens up about his own struggles with mental health, balance, and resilience. Never intended to become an author but wanted others to know they weren't alone. Has since been invited to speak about perseverance, leadership, and mental wellness. [00:19:00] The Relationship That Changed Everything Credits his scuba diving instructor, Tony Posimato, with shaping his confidence and leadership. Learned how to remain calm under pressure and recognize when others need support. Says the lessons he learned underwater continue to influence how he leads today. Believes those experiences prepared him for challenges far beyond diving. [00:21:00] Learning to Lead with Empathy Credits Mauviel Chairwoman Valerie for changing the way he approaches leadership. Learned to understand customers by listening before offering solutions. Grew from a digital entrepreneur into a trusted leader within the culinary industry. Says empathy cannot be learned from books. It develops through relationships and experience. [00:24:00] Relationships Open Doors Shares experiences working alongside leaders at Williams Sonoma, Amazon, and Michelin-starred chefs. Reflects on moments that once felt impossible but became reality through years of consistent growth. Shows how trusted relationships create opportunities that expertise alone cannot. Encourages entrepreneurs to remain humble as new opportunities emerge. [00:30:00] The Power of Listening Believes listening is one of the greatest competitive advantages in business. Says meaningful relationships begin by understanding people before trying to help them. Explains that great leaders ask thoughtful questions and pay close attention to the answers. Encourages entrepreneurs to become connectors by first becoming better listeners. [00:33:00] Final Thoughts: Never Give Up Honors his grandmother as the greatest example of perseverance in his life. Shares how her resilience continues to shape his mindset decades later. Reminds listeners that growth comes through persistence, not perfection. Leaves entrepreneurs with a simple message: keep learning, keep serving, and never give up. KEY QUOTES "Scuba diving gave me structure, gave me leadership, gave me the ability to defeat those insecurities that are normal." - Carlos Antillano "Failures are gonna come. It's part of life. It's how you are able to navigate through those failures and transform that failure into a lesson." - Carlos Antillano "You just need to be open. It's a beautiful cycle at the end of the day. We have asked for help, and people have asked us for help." - Carlos Antillano CONNECT WITH CARLOS ANTILLANO Website: https://mauviel-usa.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosantillano Book: The Ultimate Perseverance Training Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Comedian Shapel Lacey discusses the power of music, inspiration and how a 1981 Black Flag video sparked a lifelong punk obsession that shaped his identity, art, and resilience. Shapel Lacey tour dates | comedy special | Mad Peaceful band Topics Include: Talks local record stores, Amoeba, old Sunset location Discovers deep-cut Swedish hardcore at Eastside Records, Arizona Reflects on pre-streaming era, hunting records in person Notices rosary on Crash's grave, debates his beliefs Traces punk discovery to junior high guitar class Friend introduces him to ska punk, then Black Flag Watches 1981 Target video of Rollins-era Black Flag Rise Above vocals trigger emotional, tearful revelation Explains Black Flag filled a void from turbulent childhood Contrasts Korn/Deftones' anger with punk's empowering message Credits Rollins with teaching self-understanding and personal growth Recalls performing onstage with Rollins at Ohio festival Anger management counselor used Rollins to redirect his aggression Growing up Black, punk, skateboarding in Arizona desert Faced criticism from all sides for musical taste Explored funk, hip-hop, grunge without genre boundaries Connects N.W.A. and Black Flag's shared themes of injustice Discusses punk and hip-hop confronting police brutality parallels Champions open-mindedness across seemingly opposite music scenes Describes local DIY scene at Mesa's Nile basement Panhandled for five dollars to attend all-ages shows Cheerleading came after punk, called "most punk rock" act Discusses tattoos, straight-edge culture, Minor Threat connection Shares personal encounters meeting Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye Praises Rollins and MacKaye's discipline, historical knowledge, friendship Draws parallels between punk and comedy's DIY authenticity Talks band Mad Peaceful, growing sold-out comedy success Discusses Australia tour interest, interview wrap up High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
Happy Mindful Monday! In this week's epsiode, our host Allie Brooke sits down with Allura Halliwell. Allura is a consciousness mentor and transformational guide whose radical awakening in 2018 catapulted her into a lifelong mission: helping others reconnect with the truth of who they are. Formerly a stay-at-home mother of three, Allura's life changed forever after a spontaneous out-of-body experience at a meditation retreat left her seeing the energetic fabric of reality. The experience dissolved her former identity and birthed a new purpose—to guide others to profound reconnection, which she does now through her signature modality, The Consciousness Method™. Allura now helps spiritual seekers who feel “stuck” despite years of personal development, healing work, or spiritual practice.. Her work sits in the pivotal space between internal healing and external creation—the “interface,” as she calls it—teaching clients how to align with wide-spectrum consciousness to access sovereignty, clarity, and meaningful transformation in all areas of life. With her book Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown now released, Allura shares her work through The Consciousness Method™:, her signature program, alongside her Quantum Consciousness Program, both designed to guide individuals through deep inner transformation. She is also the host of The Consciousness Method™: Podcast, where students of her work share how the modality has transformed their lives from the inside out. In this epsiode they discuss; Explores how pain can lead to liberation and expanded consciousness. Shares timely insights into the neurobiology of transformation. Offers an emotional hook by reframing pain as a catalyst for growth, aligning with listeners seeking depth. How To Connect w| Allura Instagram Website Book The Growth METHOD. FREE Membership◦ Join Here! 1:1 GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS!◦ Application Form What are the coaching sessions like?• Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery.• Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings.• Thoughtfully facilitated sessions to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth.• Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me!• Allie's Socials• Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal• TikTok: @growthmindsetgal• Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.comLinks from the episode• Growth Mindset Gang Instagram Broadcast Channel• Growth Mindset Gang Newsletter • Growth Mindset Gal Website• Better Help Link: Save 10%SubstackDonate to GLOWIGloci 10% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Shares of General Motors (GM) have consolidated since the start of 2026s. Tom White offers a look into the one- and three-year charts to show how recent price action compares to historical trends. He also offers an example options trade for General Motors ahead of earnings Tuesday. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
The Truth About Forex vs Stock Trading Podcast: Find out more about Blueberry Markets – Click Here Find out more about my Online Video Forex Course Book a Call with Andrew or one of his team now Click Here to Attend my Free Masterclass #642: The Truth About Forex vs Stock Trading In this video: 00:22 – Should you trade Shares or Forex? 01:04 – Are shares erratic? 01:38 – You need to factor in the exchange rate. 02:31 – You are in charge when you trade Forex. 02:50 – People buy what they know and like. 04:40 – We trade the pattern, not the emotions. 05:12 – Different time frame charts and markets. 05:33 – Check out my new Masterclass. 05:49 – Blueberry Markets as a Forex Broker. 06:05 – Like, share and subscribe. So which is best to invest in, either forex trading or share trading? Let’s talk about that really important topic and more right now. Hey Traders! Andrew Mitchem here at The Forex Trading Coach with video and podcast number 642. Should you trade Shares or Forex? Today I want to talk about share trading or forex trading, which is best, which is best for you, and what are the key differences. The reason I want to talk about this today is because I’ve just seen on the news, right now, that the SpaceX shares have dropped quite a lot. Now, about 1 month ago when SpaceX got launched, I had quite a few people who are friends say to me, “Hey look, Andrew, are you going to get in on this? Are you going to buy SpaceX shares?” Very roughly, they started at about $130 USD, quickly climbed to about $150, and I think they got to about $225 very quickly within a handful of days. Here we are 1 month later, and they’ve just dropped back below $130 again. Are shares erratic? The issue that I see there is it’s kind of a little bit erratic. Now, I’m not saying that all shares do that, of course, but this is just an example of a very well-known share that’s topical right now. So if you imagine that you jumped in there at $150, $175, $200, or even right at the top at $225, and here we are just a few weeks later and it’s worth $130. You’re going to start panicking, aren’t you? That’s quite erratic kind of behaviour, especially if you’ve gone and put some considerable sum of money into that. You need to factor in the exchange rate. The other thing I think that a lot of people outside of the US don’t factor in is the exchange rate. Here in New Zealand right now, the New Zealand/US exchange rate is actually really quite poor. It’s sitting around $0.56. It’s very low. Therefore, that means that if you’re buying something in US dollars, that’s very, very expensive. So you’ve got to factor that in. Now let’s say that you go and take your money out of the shares, and the Kiwi dollar rises up to about $0.70 against the US dollar. This same example, by the way, is typical whether you’re in Canada, the UK, Europe, or anywhere else. You might have made some money on your shares, possibly, but by the time you bring it back at a better exchange rate, you’re actually not making anything. So that’s one thing to really consider as well for everybody outside of the US. You are in charge when you trade Forex. The other thing I think with forex is it’s more consistent. You’re in charge. Of course, you can buy, you can sell, you’ve got leverage, and you’ve got the ability to trade through prop firms as well. So all these advantages mean you don’t need to put that amount of money straight into something and then sit and watch it, hoping it’s moving up. People buy what they know and like. Another classic issue that I see, and SpaceX actually is a very topical one, is people were saying to me, “Hey Andrew, I like what Elon is doing,” and all the other things that are out there. Of course, the news media kind of hypes it all up. People know SpaceX, they know Elon Musk, so they go and buy it. Now, I’m not saying you shouldn’t do that, but what I am saying is people tend to follow things that they know. Another New Zealand classic is back years and years ago, I had a lot of friends that bought Air New Zealand. Here in New Zealand we don’t have a huge amount of iconic companies, but Air New Zealand, being the national airline, is one of those. It’s a globally recognised brand. Years ago I had a lot of friends buying Air New Zealand shares. Why did they buy them? Well, they bought them simply because they knew of Air New Zealand. It’s topical, everybody flies on them here, and so they bought based on the name. Now I’ve just had a look back, and in 2000 Air New Zealand shares were $7.50. They peaked at around $7.50 per share. Right now, here we are some 26 years later, they’re $0.43. Now imagine if you had invested $10,000, or bought 10,000 shares at $7.50 each. Today, 26 years later, they’re down to $0.43. Now imagine what would have happened if you had invested in learning how to trade the forex market back in the year 2000, and the money that you could have made by understanding the markets, different time frame charts, choosing what to trade, whether to buy or sell, what time frames to use, how long you’re in the market for. We trade the pattern, not the emotions. What I love about the forex market and the way that we trade is that we’re trading the pattern. I don’t just trade New Zealand pairs simply because I live here. It’s completely irrelevant. If you’re in the UK, you don’t just trade the pound pairs. If you’re in Australia, you don’t just trade the Aussie pairs simply because you live there. We trade what we see setting up right now on the charts, and that takes the emotion out of it. You’re trading the pattern, and that’s key. Different time frame charts and markets. Just this week, for example, I’ve taken 2 weekly chart trades. One was a GBP/NZD sell and that hit profit. The other was an AUD/CHF buy and that hit profit. You’ve got longer time frame charts like that. Just last night I took a Nasdaq 100 3-hour chart trade. So you’ve got shorter time frame charts like that as well. You’re trading the pattern, and that takes the emotion out of things a lot more. Check out my new Masterclass. If you’d like to find out how we do this and how we can help you do the same, I’ll put a link here to my new masterclass. It’s only about 15 minutes long. It’s on demand. You can just click on it and watch it through. It teaches you about how we trade, what we’re looking for, and how we can help you do the same. Blueberry Markets as a Forex Broker. If you’re out there looking for a really good forex broker that you can trade not only forex but also other markets like metals, cryptos, indices, and commodities, and they’re a great bunch of people as well, that’s Blueberry Markets. I’ll put a link to them here as well. Like, share and subscribe. Don’t forget to like and share this around, especially if you’ve got friends that might be interested in starting trading, or maybe they’re thinking about share trading. Like anything in life, there are pros and cons and traps with everything. I’m not saying don’t trade shares. I’m not saying do trade forex. I’m just giving you some real-life examples that I’ve found through friends of mine, either like the New Zealand example from 26 years ago or like the SpaceX example from just 1 month ago when they launched and the price dropped. By the time you watch this, if you’re watching this years later, the price might be way higher. Who knows? But the point is, do you want to be in control of what you’re doing and decide for yourself? If you do, then maybe consider the forex market. This is Andrew here at The Forex Trading Coach. I’ll see you this time next week. Bye for now. Episode Title: #642: The Truth About Forex vs Stock Trading Find out more about Blueberry Markets – Click Here Find out more about my Online Video Forex Course Book a Call with Andrew or one of his team now Click Here to Attend my Free Masterclass
Wrapping up a volatile week for stocks, Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and Michael Santoli delved into the chip sector extending its global sell-off on AI jitters. The anchors reacted to Netflix shares tumbling on current quarter guidance that indicated slower growth. TD Cowen analyst John Rutledge joined the Netflix conversation. Apple gets an analyst upgrade and surpasses Nvidia to reclaim the title of the world's most valuable company. Also in focus: Shares of SpaceX slide further below their $135 IPO price after an aborted Starship launch, Micron falls out of the trillion-dollar market cap club, PayPal M&A watch, LeBron James speaks about Nike's challenges, oil rallies on U.S.-Iran tensions, President Xi's AI game plan for China. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if everything you've been searching for has been within you all along? In this episode, Pratiqk Jaani, author of Drashti: The Perception and creator of the Drashti Method, shares the life-changing realization that transformed the way he experiences success, relationships, and everyday life. After years of pursuing achievement, personal growth, and external validation, he discovered that lasting fulfillment isn't something we find. It's something we remember. Pratiqk explains how the subconscious mind shapes our beliefs, behaviors, and relationships, often without us realizing it. Through personal stories, practical examples, and thought-provoking analogies, he reveals how changing our perception can lead to greater peace, stronger relationships, and a life no longer driven by fear or the need for constant achievement. [00:02:30] What He Does and Who He Serves Author of Drashti: The Perception and creator of the Drashti Method. Helps people understand the subconscious patterns behind fear, anxiety, and emotional struggle. Guides individuals toward greater awareness, inner peace, and lasting fulfillment. Believes lasting transformation begins by changing how we perceive ourselves and the world. [00:05:00] The Search for Something More Spent years pursuing success through business, personal development, and achievement. Discovered that every accomplishment led to another goal instead of lasting fulfillment. Began questioning why external success never felt complete. Realized the answers he was seeking couldn't be found outside himself. [00:08:00] Discovering Wholeness Experienced a shift from constantly chasing to living from a place of completeness. Learned that peace comes from recognizing what already exists within us. Stopped measuring life by outcomes and started appreciating each experience. Says fulfillment isn't something we achieve, but something we awaken to. [00:12:00] Why We Keep Chasing Explains how society conditions us to seek happiness through external achievements. Believes most goals are driven by a desire to feel complete. Shares why success alone can never satisfy the deeper longing within us. Introduces the core philosophy behind the Drashti Method. [00:16:00] The Closed Fist Analogy Uses a clenched fist to illustrate how fear and tension block new opportunities. Explains why operating from survival keeps people focused on scarcity. Encourages people to relax their grip and trust the process. Says openness allows life to unfold in unexpected ways. [00:19:00] Turning Insight Into a Movement Began sharing these ideas after witnessing profound change in others. Wrote Drashti: The Perception to introduce a new way of understanding life. Created the Drashti Method to help people experience those insights for themselves. Describes the work as a calling rather than a career. [00:21:00] Helping Others Break Through Fear Shares the story of a friend who dreamed of leaving corporate life to start a car business. Helped him realize his greatest obstacle was the fear of being judged. Once that fear was addressed, he confidently launched his business. Sold his first seven cars almost immediately after taking action. [00:24:00] Letting Go of the Outcome Explains why forcing results often creates unnecessary resistance. Compares personal growth to planting a seed and allowing it time to grow. Believes our responsibility is to take action without becoming attached to outcomes. Says life often responds when we stop trying to control every detail. [00:27:00] Seeing Life Through a Different Lens Encourages people to stop labeling experiences as good or bad. Uses simple everyday examples to illustrate how perception shapes reality. Explains that every experience offers an opportunity for growth. Believes acceptance creates greater peace than resistance. [00:29:00] The Relationships That Shape Us Credits both sets of grandparents for teaching sacrifice, unconditional love, and strong values. Learned valuable lessons from mentors, friends, clients, and even difficult relationships. Believes every relationship enters our lives for a reason. Says the people around us often become our greatest teachers. [00:33:00] Understanding the Patterns We Learned Reflects on childhood experiences that shaped his beliefs about love and acceptance. Realized he had learned to earn affection by constantly giving to others. Explains that awareness is the first step toward lasting change. Encourages people to address the root of their struggles instead of the symptoms. [00:36:00] Relationships Without Expectations Found greater freedom by serving others without expecting anything in return. Says authentic relationships flourish when validation is no longer the goal. Believes inner peace changes the way we show up for others. Explains that fulfillment grows through genuine connection. [00:38:00] When Healing Changes Everything Shares how understanding subconscious patterns transformed the lives of people he has worked with. Explains that awareness creates lasting change without relying on willpower alone. Believes healing naturally strengthens families, friendships, and communities. Says personal transformation always creates a ripple effect. [00:41:00] Final Thoughts Encourages listeners to begin with Drashti: The Perception before exploring the Drashti Method. Invites people to approach the work with curiosity and an open mind. Offers support for anyone seeking greater clarity, peace, and purpose. Leaves listeners with a reminder that the freedom they seek has been within them all along. KEY QUOTES "Everybody deserves the life they want. And because of the conditioning and because of the fears, people spend their life hoping that one day they will do it, and that day never comes." - Pratiqk Jaani "No matter how much money you earn, you are always going to chase more because you're not really wanting more money. What you really want is to feel that fulfillment. To feel completeness." - Pratiqk Jaani "If you want to receive something, you have to keep your arms open or your hands open. If you make a fist, you can't receive it." - Pratiqk Jaani CONNECT WITH PRATIQK JAANI Website: https://www.pratiqkjaani.com Drashti Method: https://www.drashtimethod.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratiqkjaani Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janipratikk Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Shares of Netflix are lower after a disappointing forecast and streaming problems during this week's MLB Home Run Derby, a yoga instructor shares his "hot take" on the mind-body discipline, and family movies continue to dominate the box office.
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 391-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,234 on turnover of $17.4-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Thursday after contract chipmaker TSMC rebounded from the day's low amid continued enthusiasm (熱情) over artificial intelligence (AI), helping the broader market recover most of its earlier losses, dealers said. Taiwan's freedom, prosperity indicies rise in annual report Taiwan's freedom and prosperity (繁榮) indicies have risen in an annual international report. Taiwan ranked 21st in the freedom index and 19th in the prosperity index out of 171 countries surveyed. Both those indices mark improvements from last year. But around the world, political freedom and the rule of the law declined overall, while prosperity growth slowed. The only country to beat out Taiwan for freedom was Japan at number 14… but Singapore was the only one to beat Taiwan for prosperity. The indices from the Atlantic Council were established in 2022 and have been published annually since. (AH-CNA) Qatar Warns Public amid Iranian Missiles Qatar is warning the public to take shelter as a barrage of Iranian missiles targets the nation. People heard explosions overhead early today as air defenses fired to intercept the missiles. Iran earlier targeted Bahrain and Kuwait over U.S. airstrikes hitting bridges in the Islamic Republic overnight. Qatar is a key mediator with Pakistan in trying to reach an end to the Iran war. This comes as the United States intensified its strikes on Iran, hitting targets farther north. American forces also fired into a ship they accused of trying to break a U.S. naval blockade (封鎖) on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated Thursday with missile and drone fire targeting U.S. allies Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. The interim ceasefire agreed to last month has collapsed and the region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks by the U.S. and Iran as they battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. CANADIAN WILDFIRE SMOKE** CHOKES 17 US STATES AS DETROIT'S AIR QUALITY INDEX** HITS DOUBLE THE HAZARDOUS THRESHOLD Canadian wildfire smoke has worsened sharply across the United States on Thursday Air quality alerts now covering at least 17 states and some 115 million people. The densest plumes are pushing south from the Midwest toward Washington and New York, with forecasters warning conditions in the capital could deteriorate (惡化) by Friday. Jagruti Dave reports from Washington. Japan to Pass Law Insisting on MaleOnly Imperial Heir A law set to pass Friday by Japan's parliament could doom its 1,500-year-old hereditary institution by insisting that only men can be emperor, sparking worry about the shrinking, fast-aging imperial family. The revisions include adoption of distant male relatives to father future heirs and allowing princesses to keep their royal status after marrying commoners. Emperor Naruhito's 24-year-old daughter is hugely popular, and many Japanese want her to be his successor. Princess Aiko is ineligible because she is a woman. Japan's male-only succession rule means the emperor's teenage nephew and second in line, Prince Hisahito, will probably be the heir. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 今秋跟著楓紅展開最動人的旅程~ 日本紅葉祭限定!漫遊河口湖紅葉迴廊,或登上東北藏王紅葉纜車飽覽山林秋色 韓國賞紅葉x銀杏,韓服漫遊景福宮感受秋日浪漫 美加東必追楓葉大道,走訪尼加拉瀑布沉醉最美楓景 限量團位,快搜尋「可樂旅遊」與你分享世界的美好~ https://sofm.pse.is/9cb6b6 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
This week on the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Charlene Young and Danni Hewson unpack the latest developments in global markets, from oil price volatility and the Strait of Hormuz to US inflation, bank earnings and what it all means for interest rates. They also assess Rachel Reeves' latest Mansion House speech and the outlook for UK economic growth. Tom Sieber joins the show for a busy week of company news, with easyJet, Marks & Spencer, TikTok Shop, IBM, Barratt Redrow, PageGroup, Hays all making headlines. Plus, Charlene explores the fastest fall in mortgage rates for almost two years, reveals what the latest HMRC figures tell us about Britain's growing tax burden, and looks at where holidaymakers will get the most value from their spending money this summer. Topics covered [00:08] Introduction & market roundup [02:09] Strait of Hormuz, oil prices and global trade [10:41] US inflation, bank earnings and interest rates [13:41] Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech [15:50] easyJet update [17:23] Marks & Spencer and TikTok Shop [23:14] Buy Now, Pay Later regulation changes [25:26] Shares magazine highlights with Tom Sieber [27:33] IBM results and tech spending trends [30:07] PayPal takeover approach [32:28] Barratt Redrow update and shareholder returns [35:23] Recruitment sector outlook: PageGroup & Hays [38:01] Paramount-Warner Bros deal challenges [40:10] Mortgage rates fall sharply [42:00] HMRC tax data and fiscal drag [46:43] Holiday spending money: where the pound goes furthest
Shares of Uber are right about where they were a little over two years ago. The company has been grappling with how to navigate the world of robotaxis. One way is to lean into delivery services, and that's why the company announced the acquisition of Delivery Hero today for $14.8 billion. Matt, Jon, And Tyler discuss Uber's reasons for doing this now and whether a push into delivery can fend of the challenges from robotaxis. Plus, GE Aerospace's having a hard time sourcing materials and whether emerging industries are worth betting on now.Have a question? Email us; podcasts@fool.com Want to take the next step in your investing journey? Explore Motley Fool's Epic for our portfolio-centered investing experience, premium research, tools, and guidance: fool.com/epic Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss:- Uber's acquisition of Delivery Hero- How “sticky” are ridesharing apps- GE Aerospace's earnings- Can AI infrastructure cause supply chain headaches for others?- Mailbag: How to view emerging industries & technologiesCompanies discussed: UBER, DASH, GOOGL, GE, GEV, TMC,Host: Tyler CroweGuests: Matt Frankel, Jon QuastEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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UnitedHealth (UNH) reached a 52-week high Thursday after the company posted a beat on earnings and set guidance above Wall Street expectations. Shares pulled back in the first hours of the trading session. Jenny Horne points out that the stock still shines as a healthcare outperformer in 2026 and takes investors through the key metrics to note in the earnings report. Joe Tigay offers an example options trade for UnitedHealth. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
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Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 120-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,512 on turnover of $9.1 billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan bounced back Wednesday from a slump a session earlier, with buying sparked by a rally in the United States overnight after slower-than-expected June inflation. Contract chipmaker TSMC gained only 0.83 percent. Its consolidation capped the Taiex's upturn and limited turnover. Nontech stocks also attracted buying in line with the broader market. Petrochemical stocks continued to move higher, led by the four major entities of the conglomerate Formosa Plastics Corp. National Forest pet bans extended to 2028' The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency has announced that it will continue prohibiting visitors from bringing cats, dogs, and other mammals into 19 forest recreation areas. That's in an effort to prevent the spread of rabies. The government says that it's extending (延長) the ban beyond its original expiration date at the end of the month, citing a lack of reduction in the geographic range where rabies has been detected in wildlife. The restriction covering 19 national forest areas will be extended for 2 years, through July 2028. The agency first imposed the ban in August 2013 after several ferret-badgers tested positive for rabies and has extended the measure several times since then.' But some pets will be allowed under certain conditions at Neidong, Chihnan, and Jhihben, as well as three plains-level forest parks. US Ends Overnight Iran Strikes The US military says it has ended a wave of overnight airstrikes that rattled (使慌亂、使緊張) parts of northern Iran for the first time. Iranian state media reported explosions around Iran's capital, Tehran, for the first time of the latest attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz. It also reported American attacks targeted Iran's Semnan province, home to ballistic missile production and its space program. There was no immediate word on casualties or damage from the attacks. US FACES STATUTORY DE**ADLINE TO IMPOSE 25 PERCENT TARIFF ON THOUSANDS OF **BRAZILIAN GOODS The United States Trade Representative faces a statutory deadline on Wednesday to finalise, modify or abandon a proposed twenty-five per cent tariff on thousands of Brazilian goods, after months of negotiations that officials in Brasília have described as largely unproductive (沒有成效的). The tariff, imposed under Section 301 of US trade law, would target more than four thousand products worth some fifteen billion dollars a year, though key Brazilian exports including beef, coffee and aircraft parts are expected to be exempt. Brazil's government says it is bracing for the tariff to land, but has not ruled out a last-minute diplomatic push. Nick Harper reports from Washington. UK Gov Announces Social Media** Curfew Plans** The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds. They can override this default setting. On Wednesday, the Labour government also said features like autoplay videos will be switched off by default (預設) for older teenagers. This follows a recent social media ban for under-16s. The UK's online safety minister says a pilot program showed reduced social media usage and improved sleep. Critics argue the curfew may not be effective, and a leading children's charity has called for stronger measures to address addictive design features. The measures, which are one of the final acts of the government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will have to be legislated upon. It is widely believed that his expected successor Andy Burnham will follow through with the plans. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 今秋跟著楓紅展開最動人的旅程~ 日本紅葉祭限定!漫遊河口湖紅葉迴廊,或登上東北藏王紅葉纜車飽覽山林秋色 韓國賞紅葉x銀杏,韓服漫遊景福宮感受秋日浪漫 美加東必追楓葉大道,走訪尼加拉瀑布沉醉最美楓景 限量團位,快搜尋「可樂旅遊」與你分享世界的美好~ https://sofm.pse.is/9c5cyu -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 113-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 44,851 on turnover of $9.9-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan came under pressure Tuesday, falling below 44,000 points at one point, before rebounding in the last 90 minutes of the session to cap the losses. But while most non-tech stocks were also in the doldrums, the petrochemical sector outperformed the market on a spike in international crude oil prices amid renewed unease in the Middle East, which could boost product prices. Heat and Afternoon Thunderstorms Over Next Few Days Forecasters are warning of intense heat and severe afternoon thunderstorms across Taiwan over the next several days. The Central Weather Administration today issued high-temperature alerts for eight counties and cities. Officials say Changhua, Yunlin, Tainan, and Hualien are under an orange alert… meaning temperatures could repeatedly exceed (超過) 36 degrees Celsius. Taipei, New Taipei, Chiayi, and Taitung are under a yellow alert. Taitung also faces a high risk of hot, dry foehn winds. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong says tropical disturbances in the South China Sea and near the Philippines are bringing large amounts of moisture toward Taiwan, creating highly unstable conditions. Wu warns that severe convective thunderstorms will develop in mountainous areas every afternoon through July 21st, and te storms will likely trigger lightning, strong winds, and flash flooding in low-lying areas. (NS) China Senior CCP Member Expelled Chinese state media says a senior official has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party. Ma Xingrui is one of three members of the current Politburo purged in leader Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign, alongside two military generals. Analysts see the campaign as a tool to enforce loyalty to Xi and root out (根除) corruption. Party authorities concluded that Ma committed violations including accepting gifts and using his position to help others. The 66-year-old Ma was previously the Communist Party chief of Xinjiang and governor of Guangdong province. Gold trader gets time served in Iran sanctions case that strained US-Turkey relations A Turkish businessman charged in a conspiracy to help Iran evade (逃避) sanctions gets no additional prison time after helping U.S. investigators. The AP's Jennifer King reports. Spain Gibraltar Border Fence** Dismantled** The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled, easing travel for thousands who cross daily. This change, which goes into effect today, follows years of post-Brexit negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom over Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory that is also claimed by Spain. On Tuesday, the U.K. and the E.U. signed an agreement securing Gibraltar's economic future. The deal de facto brings Gibraltar into the EU's Schengen free travel area. Gibraltar officials say live facial recognition (臉部辨識) cameras are now set up at entry points. When Britain left the EU in 2020, the relationship between Gibraltar and the bloc had been left unresolved. In 2025, the EU and U.K. announced an agreement on those issues, with the two sides and Gibraltar's government signing a treaty Tuesday that eases border crossings. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 今秋跟著楓紅展開最動人的旅程~ 日本紅葉祭限定!漫遊河口湖紅葉迴廊,或登上東北藏王紅葉纜車飽覽山林秋色 韓國賞紅葉x銀杏,韓服漫遊景福宮感受秋日浪漫 美加東必追楓葉大道,走訪尼加拉瀑布沉醉最美楓景 限量團位,快搜尋「可樂旅遊」與你分享世界的美好~ https://sofm.pse.is/9bu2gx -- 【暑假首選】雄獅文具想像力製造所天天不休息!白色牆面隨你畫、泡泡雨空中飄,巨型 60 色色彩牆隨手拍都是網美大片! 八月更有全新「彩耀日」戶外顏料射擊,暑假就是要玩好玩滿。 快來發揮想像力打包快樂!
What if you're just one great relationship away from completely transforming your life or business? In this episode, entrepreneur, sales expert, and eCircle Academy founder Nicky Billou shares why relationships have been the driving force behind every major breakthrough in his life and business. After losing his event business during the pandemic, he discovered a new path through podcast guesting. What started as a survival strategy became one of the most powerful client acquisition systems he has ever built. Nicky also reflects on the people who changed the course of his life. He opens up about the mentor who helped him rebuild after divorce, the partnership he shares with his wife, Theresa, and the emotional client story that reminded him his work is about far more than business. This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, powerful relationship lessons, and a compelling reminder that one introduction can change everything. [00:05:00] Serving Entrepreneurs Who Want to Make a Difference Helps coaches, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Shows experts how to become more visible and attract ideal clients. Believes entrepreneurs create meaningful change through service. Teaches that selling should always come from a place of genuine care. [00:08:00] When Everything Changed His live event business came to a halt during the pandemic. Lost a significant source of revenue almost overnight. Turned to his coach to find a new way to grow his business. Began exploring podcast guesting as a long-term strategy. [00:10:00] One Hundred Podcasts in Thirty Days Committed to appearing on as many podcasts as possible. Completed 100 interviews in his first 30 days. Didn't generate immediate business but gained invaluable experience. Learned that repetition and consistency create mastery. [00:13:00] The Three Intentions Behind Every Podcast Appearance Inspire and educate the audience. Help the host look great by delivering real value. Build a meaningful business relationship with the host. Explains why most guests overlook the biggest opportunity after the interview ends. [00:18:00] Turning Conversations Into Business Relationships Always sets aside time after the interview to connect with the host. Practices intentional listening instead of waiting for his turn to speak. Look for opportunities to serve before asking for anything. Built hundreds of valuable business relationships through genuine conversations. [00:24:00] Why Preparation Matters Treats every podcast appearance like a planned business strategy. Refined his approach through hundreds of interviews. Encourages entrepreneurs to master proven systems before expecting results. Says preparation creates confidence and consistency. [00:26:00] The Results of Relationship-Based Podcasting Turned podcast interviews into clients, partnerships, and mastermind enrollments. Shares how one student landed a coaching client after a single podcast appearance. Another client generated more than €124,000 in sales within 84 days. Proves that authenticity matters more than perfect communication. [00:29:00] The Relationship That Changed His Life Opens up about the depression that followed his divorce. Credits relationship coach Owen Williams with helping him rebuild. Says that mentorship shaped his life as a father, entrepreneur, and husband. Believes that one introduction eventually led him to meeting his wife, Theresa. [00:33:00] Building a Business With Theresa Shares how he and Theresa combine their strengths to serve clients. Describes her as one of the best coaches he has ever worked with. Believes strong relationships should always come before business decisions. Shows how partnership strengthens both family and business. [00:37:00] The Story That Became His Mission Helped a struggling entrepreneur rebuild her business after losing everything. Learned that restoring her income also restored peace within her family. Was deeply moved when her son called him "the man who saved our family." Left with the conviction that business is ultimately about serving people and changing lives. KEY QUOTES "A lot of people will hear the strategy and think they're doing exactly what I said, but they're really doing what they think they heard. Success is in the nuances, and those nuances only come through preparation and repetition." - Nicky Billou "Your podcast appearance isn't something you wing. It needs to be meticulously planned and executed. When you've done the work, it feels effortless to everyone else, but that's because you've mastered the process behind the scenes." - Nicky Billou "You don't have to be the most articulate person in the room or have English as your first language. If you have a proven system, stay consistent, and keep showing up, the opportunities will come." - Nicky Billou CONNECT WITH NICKY BILLOU Website: https://www.ecircleacademy.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickybillou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicky.billou Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 16-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,364 on turnover of $8.7-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Monday with an initial significant upturn eroded as investors rushed to lock in earlier gains in the wake of losses on other regional markets. But analysts say TSMC appeared resilient and posted gains to lend support to the broader market, with investors also expecting the company to deliver positive leads from its Thursday investor conference. New partnership to boost protection of Penghu marine park The Marine National Park Headquarters has signed a cooperation agreement with TIPC Marine Corporation to strengthen maritime patrols in the waters of South Penghu Marine National Park. Returning port service vessels will carry park personnel (人員) on patrol missions during their return voyages, increasing surveillance of protected waters. The partnership will also establish a system for sharing vessel tracking data, images and patrol records to help detect suspected illegal fishing, coral reef damage and other violations. Officials say the partnership will expand patrol coverage and create a stronger marine patrol network, helping better protect the national park's marine ecosystem. The two sides also plan to work together on marine conservation education and public awareness programs. (IG) UAE: Iran Attacks Tankers Leaving One Dead The United Arab Emirates says Iran attacked two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one mariner and wounding eight others. The Emirati Defense Ministry said Iran launched two cruise missiles at the tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah. The attacks set both tankers ablaze, though the fires were extinguished (撲滅). Bahrain also came under renewed attack early Tuesday morning as Iran retaliated over the latest round of U.S. airstrikes. Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, urging the public to seek shelter. There was no word on any damage or casualties from the attack. US Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths From the US… Minnesota prosecutors have obtain (獲得) long withheld evidence in the state investigation of ICE related shootings in Minnesota. AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports Spain PM Faces Backlash for** France World Cup Team Comments** Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing backlash for comments about France's World Cup team ahead of their semifinal match. He claimed the team "does not have any French players," which leaders in France and Spain have called racist. Rajoy made the remarks in a column for a Spanish outlet. France's foreign minister and the president of the French soccer federation condemned (譴責) the comments, calling them racist. Spain's ruling Socialist government and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez swiftly condemned the comments. It's not the first time France's team has faced racism during this year's World Cup. Earlier this month, France captain and star player Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over remarks she made following Paraguay's loss to France in the round of 16. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 【暑假首選】雄獅文具想像力製造所天天不休息!白色牆面隨你畫、泡泡雨空中飄,巨型 60 色色彩牆隨手拍都是網美大片! 八月更有全新「彩耀日」戶外顏料射擊,暑假就是要玩好玩滿。 快來發揮想像力打包快樂!
After the death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), former Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) discusses Sen. Graham's legacy and the future of both the Republican and Democratic parties. Shares of SK Hynix fell over 15% in Seoul on Monday after its impressive Friday debut of US-traded shares on the Nasdaq. Semafor's Rohan Goswami is reporting that friends and advisers of Paramount CEO David Ellison are pushing him to consider relocating the company out of California. Goswami discusses the state's role in Paramount's $110B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and the likelihood that the company will start fresh somewhere new. Plus, Apple is suing OpenAI, and Elon Musk and Sam Altman are taking shots at each other on X. Emily Wilkins - 02:32 Patrick McHenry - 16:51 Rohan Goswami - 33:52 In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Emily Wilkins, @emrwilkins Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off a new week with the AI trade: Shares of SK Hynix tumbled 15% for its worst-ever day in the South Korean markets. The stock also fell sharply on Wall Street after surging 13% Friday in its U.S. trading debut — and dragged down memory names including Micron and Sandisk. The anchors reacted to the Sam Altman-Elon Musk's social media spat in wake of Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI. Also in focus: Oil prices jump on U.S.-Iran tensions, SpaceX shares fall closer to their $135 IPO price, Cramer on the non-tech names worthy of your attention, Disney's live-action "Moana" stumbles, Meta and data centers, American Express upgraded, "Faber Report" on State AGs vs. Paramount-WBD deal. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 146-points this morning from Thursday's close, at 45,500 on turnover of $14.8-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed lower Thursday after an earlier upturn was reversed when market sentiment became spooked by renewed geopolitical concerns as the United States and Iran launched fresh attacks. Selling focused on select large-cap liquid tech stocks as contract chipmaker TSMC faced heavier pressure, pushing down the Taiex. 86 Indonesian students awarded Taiwan scholarships Eighty-six Indonesian students have been awarded Taiwanese government scholarships to study in Taiwan this year. Before leaving, they attended a pre-departure orientation in Jakarta held by Taiwan's representative office there, covering student visas, residency procedures and campus life. Taiwan's representative to Indonesia, Bruce Hung, said more than 19 thousand Indonesian students are currently studying in Taiwan, making Indonesia the second-largest source of international students after Vietnam. Hung said Taiwan offers a strong Mandarin-learning environment and diverse (多種多樣的) higher education opportunities, and encouraged the students to learn more about the island's AI and semiconductor industries during their studies. Thailand Pub Fire Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured A huge fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok overnight has killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight Sunday, and firefighters brought the blaze under control early Monday. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the pub in the northern part of the Thai capital. Thailand's prime minister told reporters at the scene that several people have been taken to the hospital. He says a musician who was performing at the pub told him that he saw smoke coming out of a circuit breaker (斷路器) near the stage before the power went out, then an explosion was heard and thick smoke quickly filled the venue Many of victims were found at the restrooms at the back of the pub. US Launches Strikes on Iranian Military Sites The United States Central Command has launched fresh strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington presses Tehran to guarantee safe passage for commercial shipping through the waterway. The escalation comes as the US political landscape shifts following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent (著名的) foreign policy hawk who advocated for military action against Iran and strong ties with European allies. Jagruti Dave has the story from Washington. Syria NewlyElected Parliament Holds First Session Syria's newly elected parliament has held its first session since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad. The reconvening of parliament aims to restart the legislative process after years of conflict and autocratic rule. Two-thirds of the 210-member People's Assembly were elected while one-third were appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The new parliament will serve a 30-month term. The launch indicates progress in drafting new laws as Syria recovers from decades of Assad's rule and a deadly war. Legislators elected Abdul Hamid al-Awak as speaker. Al-Awak, a former judge, defected from the Assad government early in the uprising (起義、叛亂). That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. ----以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告---- 今秋跟著楓紅展開最動人的旅程~ 日本紅葉祭限定!漫遊河口湖紅葉迴廊,或登上東北藏王紅葉纜車飽覽山林秋色 韓國賞紅葉x銀杏,韓服漫遊景福宮感受秋日浪漫 美加東必追楓葉大道,走訪尼加拉瀑布沉醉最美楓景 限量團位,快搜尋「可樂旅遊」與你分享世界的美好~ https://sofm.pse.is/9bdbbx -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
U.S. stocks edge higher. Shares of Circle Internet Group jump after the company receives regulatory approval to establish a national trust bank. Netflix stock ticks down after the WSJ reports the company is exploring live television options. And Apple sues OpenAI, alleging it stole trade secrets. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
00:00–01:05: Introduces price anchoring—the idea that showing a high-priced option first makes later, lower-priced options feel more affordable. Shares a classic beer menu example where listing expensive beers first increased average spending. 01:05–03:15: Demonstrates price anchoring with service pricing ($500 vs. $150 package) and recounts a sales technique from the speaker's father, who would casually mention a much higher number before revealing the real price, making the actual offer seem inexpensive. 03:15–05:17: Applies price anchoring to Etsy. Recommends including a photo showing your entire product line (not just one item) to build trust, demonstrate experience, and help shoppers quickly identify products they like. 05:17–07:44: Warns against the paradox of choice. Claims that around four options is the ideal number because too many choices increase friction, reduce buyer confidence, and can lead to fewer purchases and more returns. 08:02–10:19: Shares general pricing psychology tips: Remove commas from large prices. Avoid currency symbols when possible. Use smaller font sizes for prices to make them feel less intimidating. Certain wording (such as "low") can subtly influence price perception. 10:19–12:53: Explains how to build effective bundles. Keep bundle pricing easy to understand so buyers can quickly recognize the value without doing difficult mental math, reducing decision fatigue. 12:53–14:11: Suggests using price anchoring inside bundles by presenting the highest-priced package first, making mid-tier options feel like the best value. Reinforce this with labels like "Most Popular" to add social proof and guide buyers toward the desired purchase.
What if the life you've always wanted begins with telling yourself the truth? In this episode, Kami Gray, founder of the Psychologie of Home Design School, shares the relationship that transformed every area of her life. What started as a reluctant decision to see a therapist became the beginning of a journey toward vulnerability, authenticity, and freedom from the labels she had carried for decades. Kami opens up about the stories she believed about herself, why humor became her greatest defense, and how learning to tell the truth changed the way she leads, teaches, and builds community. She also shares how that personal transformation continues to impact the women she mentors, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond business. [00:06:30] Helping Women Believe in Themselves Many of her students are beginning second or third careers later in life. Sees confidence as the biggest obstacle most aspiring entrepreneurs face. Finds the greatest joy in watching women overcome their own limiting beliefs. Believes personal growth is just as important as professional success. [00:10:00] Success Begins Before You Feel Ready Encourages students to stop waiting until they feel qualified. Reminds them that every successful designer started as a beginner. Focuses on consistent action instead of perfection. Teaches that courage grows through experience. [00:12:00] Choosing Authenticity Over Perfection Coaches entrepreneurs to build trust by showing up as themselves. Shares how one student overcame her fear of being visible online. That decision eventually led to a multi-year luxury design project. Says authenticity consistently creates deeper connections than polished marketing. [00:19:00] The Truth That Drew People In Shifted from sharing only beautiful interiors to sharing her real life. Began talking openly about divorce, menopause, family relationships, and personal struggles. Watched genuine conversations replace surface-level engagement. Created a community where people felt safe to be honest with one another. [00:25:00] The Relationship That Changed Everything Credits her therapist, Heather, with helping her confront the stories she believed about herself. Entered therapy expecting simple conversations but was challenged by firm boundaries and uncomfortable honesty. Realized she had spent years hiding behind humor, appearance, and achievement. Began replacing self-criticism with truth, vulnerability, and self-compassion. [00:30:00] Learning to Tell the Truth Practiced recognizing when humor was masking something deeper. Started speaking more honestly with herself and the people closest to her. Discovered that authenticity strengthened some relationships while changing others. Says telling the truth became the foundation for the life she wanted to build. [00:33:00] Creating a Community Built on Vulnerability Built a design school where students formed lasting friendships and business partnerships. Fostered an environment where conversations extended beyond design into fear, purpose, and personal growth. Credits Heather's influence for helping her create a culture rooted in honesty and trust. Believes vulnerability gave others permission to become themselves. [00:35:30] The Ripple Effect of Courage Shares the story of a student whose husband initially questioned her decision to attend the school. That same student went on to build a thriving business and transform her marriage. Encourages people to protect their confidence while they're building something new. Believes one person's courage can impact countless other lives. [00:38:00] Final Thoughts Invites aspiring interior designers to explore the Psychologie of Home Design School. Also works one-on-one with entrepreneurs and young adults searching for direction. Believes entrepreneurship is a lifestyle centered on freedom, creativity, and contribution. Leaves listeners with a simple reminder: the world only gets one version of you. KEY QUOTES "You've got to surround yourself with good people. People that have your back and don't wanna bring toxicity and negativity to you." - Kami Gray "I use humor to deflect hard things, and that I have never been vulnerable. I'm just hiding behind a veil of pretty hair and pretty clothes and humor to be my armor." - Kami Gray CONNECT WITH KAMI GRAY Website: https://www.psychologieofhome.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamigray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologieofhome Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher
Shares of Spotify (SPOT) continue to hit a "sour note," says Rick Ducat, who points out the streaming giant's underperformance compared to peers in the space. He highlights several key resistance levels shares need to break through for a long-term bull run to manifest. He then turns up the volume on the options front by offering an example trade.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
Shares of Salesforce (CRM) can't seem to catch a break, with Diane King Hall pointing to a downgrade from Keybanc pressuring the stock as it struggles to break free from a downtrend. On the earnings front, PepsiCo (PEP) showed international growth though price action fizzled on the report. Diane also talks about Levi Strauss (LEVI) and its earnings beat.======== 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
Starting off July on a Wobble SpaceX added to NAZ100 Oil prices drifting lower – Gas at the pump? JOBS Number – Odd Move Saylor is selling Bitcoin! 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? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - JOBS Number - Odd Move - Saylor is selling Bitcoin! - VEGGIE ALERT! - US RESUMES POWERFUL STRIKES ON IRAN (Is this still a ceasefire?) Markets - Starting off July on a Wobble - SpaceX added to NAZ100 - Oil prices drifting lower - Gas at the pump? - Oracle - Canary? World Cup? - USA is out... (Bad goalie move last night) IRAN - Looks like war is back on - at least for tonight - Oil rises about 3% on the news - US revokes Iran's ability to sell oil around the world - Markets don't seem overly concerned - VIX still low at 16 - Odds that this will be more than a quick in and out? --- Could it be that Iran was waiting until after the Funeral? JOBS COOL, FED STILL HOT - June payrolls came in at +57,000, well under the +110,000 estimate. - April and May were revised down by a combined 74,000 jobs. - Unemployment slipped to 4.2%, but not for the best reason: the labor force shrank by 720,000 people. - Labor-force participation fell to 61.5%, the lowest in more than five years. - Leisure and hospitality lost 61,000 jobs, a notable hit to the consumer-service economy. - Average hourly earnings rose $0.13 in June. - Fed setup: weaker hiring argues for patience, but inflation is still above target, so the market is back to parsing every Fed sentence. - - Fed Funds Futures Now only ONE Raise by Year-End DOW RECORD, NASDAQ WOBBLE - The Dow closed at a record 52,900.07 after the soft jobs report cooled near-term rate-hike fear. - S&P 500 finished roughly flat. - Nasdaq fell about 0.8% as chip stocks dragged the tape lower. - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped more than 5% on July 2. - Apple rose nearly 5% on iPhone launch optimism. - Nvidia and other AI/chip names stayed volatile after a huge first-half run. - Goldman client data showed hedge funds dumped tech hardware and semiconductor exposure for a fourth straight week. - The issue is not "AI is dead"; the issue is when all the AI capex turns into visible returns. TESLA BEATS DELIVERIES, STOCK STILL GETS HIT - Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in Q2, a record quarter and above Wall Street expectations. - Production was 451,758 vehicles. - Model 3/Y made up 467,762 deliveries. - Other models were only 12,364. - Energy storage deployments were 13.5 GWh. - Shares fell about 7.5% after the report, the worst one-day drop in roughly a year. - Pressure points: margin worries, price cuts, demand sustainability, and the market questioning whether the EV story is enough at a very rich valuation. - As of Monday afternoon, TSLA was around $420 with a market cap near $1.49 trillion and a trailing P/E around 385. MORE MUSK - TESLA PUTS AI ON A BUDGET - Tesla reportedly capped employee spending on third-party AI tools at $200 per week starting July 6. - Grok was reportedly exempt from the cap. - Setup: Tesla wants employees using AI, but not running up unlimited outside-token bills. - Cost-control angle: AI is becoming a normal operating expense, not a science project. - Funny part: even at Tesla, the AI bill apparently needs a limiter. NVIDIA SERVER DELAY NOISE - Nvidia shares held up despite reports of delays tied to its next AI server architecture. - SemiAnalysis reportedly said Nvidia's Kyber architecture could slip by up to 12 months into 2028. - Nvidia pushed back and said its development roadmap is unchanged. - Mizuho called the delay report "noise" and said it was not a material issue for the stock. - NOTE: Story is still report-driven, not company-confirmed. ORACLE - CANARY? - Oracle's stock fell 19% this week, the steepest drop since August 2001, the depths of the dot-com bust. - The company's capital expenditures surged 162% in the latest fiscal year, with almost $24 billion in negative free cash flow and $130 billion in debt. - Co-founder Larry Ellison has fallen behind the Google co-founders, Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Michael Dell on the list of the world's richest people. - After the company reached a peak market cap of $900 billion in September, on enthusiasm about Oracle's AI customers, the stock has lost about 55% of its value. - The crux of the problem is that for Oracle to fulfill its AI infrastructure commitment, primarily to OpenAI, it's having to raise record amounts of debt, creating balance sheet risk while focusing on lower-margin offerings. SPACEX ENTERS THE INDEX MACHINE - SpaceX is set to join the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday after its recent IPO. - The company's valuation is around $2.1 trillion. - Its Nasdaq-100 weight will initially be under 1% because of limited public float. - Index-tracking funds tied to the Nasdaq-100 will need exposure, creating automatic demand. - Key issue: big valuation, small float, forced index buying. - Watch the lockup calendar: index inclusion can create near-term demand, but employee and insider selling later can change the supply picture. - Podcast angle: retail gets "SpaceX exposure" through QQQ, but not necessarily much exposure at first. STRATEGY SELLS BITCOIN TO PAY THE BILLS - Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoin last week for about $216 million. - Proceeds are being used for preferred-stock dividends and dollar reserves. - The company still holds 843,775 bitcoin, valued around $52 billion. - Q2 included an $8.32 billion paper loss tied to bitcoin weakness. - The company's average bitcoin purchase price is around $75,476. - Recent sale prices were around $59,000 to $61,000. - Funny part: the former "never sell" bitcoin treasury poster child is now selling bitcoin to service the capital structure. - Watch for copycats: any company that copied the bitcoin-treasury model may face the same liquidity math if crypto stays weak. MICROSOFT CUTS AGAIN - Microsoft said it will cut about 4,800 jobs. - Shares slipped nearly 1%. - Job cuts landed while investors are still rewarding AI spending. - The message? spend heavy on AI, cut elsewhere. --- Yes, AI is killing jobs... SERVICES HOLD AT 54 - ISM non-manufacturing PMI came in at 54.0. - Result matched expectations. - Reading above 50 means services activity is still expanding. - Market took it as firm enough for growth, not hot enough to force an immediate Fed move. EARNINGS SEASON STARTER - Delta and PepsiCo report this week. - Levi Strauss also reports this week. - Delta is the read on travel, premium demand, fuel, and consumer resilience. - PepsiCo is the read on snack pricing, volume, and lower-income consumer pressure. - Q2 earnings bar is high after the market's strong second-quarter rally. OIL BACK TO PRE-IRAN WAR LEVELS - Brent settled around $71.99. - WTI settled around $68.55. - OPEC+ approved another output-target increase for August, adding 188,000 barrels per day. - Since April, planned increases add up to nearly 800,000 barrels per day. - Crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz are recovering, taking some geopolitical premium out of the market. - Saudi Arabia cut official selling prices, another sign the market is shifting from shortage panic to buyer resistance. - Good for headline inflation if it sticks; bad for energy bulls who were pricing war-premium oil. SPR DRAWDOWN - U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 6.2 million barrels. - SPR level is now 319.5 million barrels. - That is the lowest level since April 1983. - Drawdown comes while oil prices are easing and OPEC+ is adding supply. - Energy setup: lower crude helps inflation, but reserve levels are historically thin. MORE OIL - CHINA BUYS THE DIP - China stepped up Middle East oil purchases as prices fell. - Saudi Arabia cut export prices to Asia to a six-year low. - Brent settled at $71.99. - WTI settled at $68.55. - OPEC+ approved another August production increase of 188,000 barrels per day. - Planned OPEC+ supply increases since April now total nearly 800,000 barrels per day. - Lower oil supports disinflation but raises questions about global demand. VEGGIE ALERT Item Status Asparagus ESCALATED Artichokes EXTREME Cantaloupe EXTREME Fennel (Anise) EXTREME Green Leaf / Red Leaf Lettuce ESCALATED Honeydews EXTREME Iceberg Lettuce EXTREME Limes (175's and larger) ESCALATED Green Bell Peppers ESCALATED Romaine Lettuce EXTREME Romaine Hearts EXTREME White Asparagus ESCALATED Snacking Tomatoes (Grape & Cherry) ESCALATED PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Conair Recalls Over One Million Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard - Product: Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes - 1 Million or so - BUT none of these are any good..... CHINA NOT MESSING AROUND - A Chinese court handed a rare death sentence to a former official on corruption charges, in a severe punishment underscoring the intensity of President Xi Jinping's anti-graft crackdown. - Yang Youlin, a former vice director of an economic zone in the eastern city of Nanjing, was sentenced to death on Monday for taking more than 2.21 billion yuan ($325 million) of bribes between 2013 and 2023, according to the state broadcaster China Central Television. - Yang was found guilty also of embezzlement, abuse of power and money laundering. His crimes were “exceptionally grave” and caused massive losses, warranting the capital sentence, CCTV reported, citing the Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province. DRONES - Dronemaker AeroVironment reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat on the top and bottom lines. - The company's funded backlog of $1.2 billion was up substantially over last year, but grew only slightly from the $1.1 billion last quarter. - Autonomous systems were a strong point with revenue of $492 million that beat the $402 million StreetAccount expectation. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env: 'production', hosted_button_id: 'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src: 'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt: 'Donate with PayPal button', title: 'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!' } }).render('#donate-button-2'); THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN for SpaceX (SPCX) Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt! FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter
Shares of Reddit (RDDT) recently caught bullish traction as a quiet outperformer in the social media space. Rick Ducat analyzes the recent price action and key levels to watch following a recent price target hike at Wells Fargo. He also offers an example options trade for Reddit. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Invesco's Paul Schroeder to discuss: the Nasdaq 100, index methodology, tech fundamentals, fast entry timelines for IPOs and more. Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson's A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick's The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Invesco Disclaimer: Not a Deposit | Not FDIC Insured | Not Guaranteed by the Bank | May Lose Value | Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency This does not constitute a recommendation of any investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, are based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. These opinions may differ from those of other Invesco investment professionals. There are risks involved with investing in ETFs, including possible loss of money. Index-based ETFs are not actively managed. Actively managed ETFs do not necessarily seek to replicate the performance of a specified index. Both index-based and actively managed ETFs are subject to risks similar to stocks, including those related to short selling and margin maintenance. Ordinary brokerage commissions apply. The Fund's return may not match the return of the Index. The Funds are subject to certain other risks. Please see the current prospectus for more information regarding the risk associated with an investment in the Funds. ETF Shares are not individually redeemable and owners of the Shares may acquire those Shares from the Fund and tender those Shares for redemption to the Fund in Creation Unit aggregations only, typically consisting of 10,000, 20,000, 25,000, 50,000, 80,000, 100,000 or 150,000 Shares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blues legend Taj Mahal shares rare stories about Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, and the unreleased Bill Withers song that shaped his stunning new record. Topics Include: Taj Mahal discusses his new album, Time, and its origins Reveals his decades-long friendship and mutual respect with Bill Withers Explains how Bill Withers heard and loved this unreleased demo Bill Withers' wife gave final approval before the song's release Withers walked away from music rather than change his sound Why the industry pushed Withers to sound more commercial Taj shares why vinyl beats digital for capturing real sound Breaks down the "bell curve" problem with digital audio quality Approaches albums as full journeys, not three-minute singles Reveals how effortlessly he sequences songs like a live set Traces his musical roots to a tight-knit 1940s community Recalls learning piano, clarinet, trombone before finding the guitar Explains how guitar evolved from rhythm to lead instrument Names the blues legends who shaped his earliest influences Credits Ray Charles as one of his deepest musical influences Shares rare stories of jamming with Jimi Hendrix live Discusses bootlegs, tape trading, and the ethics of live recordings Compares the Grateful Dead's bootleg policy to other artists Tells the wild story of Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus Recalls dancing Stones and Clapton watching him at the Whisky Explains how British rockers reintroduced blues to American audiences Describes his first-class trip to London and Stones' hospitality Reveals why Labor of Love was released only on vinyl Shares the surprising stat: vinyl never drops below 6% globally Talks new tour dates and hopes to return to Australia Photo by Mike Coeyman High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
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Shares of Caterpillar (CAT) have surged more than 150% year-over-year as investors see the industrials giant as a key player in the AI buildout. Rick Ducat takes traders through the stock's bull run and highlights key support and resistance levels to watch. He then turns to an example options trade for Caterpillar. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
Send us Fan MailNationally Certified Life and Relationship Coach, Tyrone Dixon discusses the transition of his Grandmother, Minnie Jewel Robinson:The power of prayer. Life Lessons learned. Keep God 1st!Shares the quote of the weekEmail your questions to TQLP20@gmail.comDonate to The Quality of Love Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/userUse our Code KingDixon1 for $10 off of anything on the Humble Fit Lifestyle Brand Website:https://www.etsy.com/shop/SairronHumbleFit?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1030625872Subscribe to The Quality of Love's YT Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDSuc0qgocDhlW4bGmnRgQInspiration For The Nation Interview: https://youtu.be/dAgu6vdyGdsSupport the showYour quality of love = Your quality of life #Peace&LoveEdit This EpisodeEpisode is LivePublished:Oct. 17, 2024 @ 9AMEditAdd a TranscriptAdd Chapter MarkersCreate a Visual SoundbiteMid-Roll PlacementsShare Link to EpisodeEpisode Share URLCopyView in websiteDirect Link to AudioCopyDownload MP3Embed Audio PlayerWhat's NewSupport the showYour quality of love = Your quality of life #Peace&Love
Shares of Nike (NKE) jumped a bit since the opening bell after the company beat on earnings but showed weakness in China sales. Marley walks investors through the company's commentary on the print as investors seek a "just do it" moment for the stock as it trades near 12-year lows. Prosper Trading Academy's Scott Bauer offers an example options trade for Nike.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
MONDAY HR 4 Nerdy News with Ryan Holmes - Super Girl preforms poorly at the box office. Ryan finds a show on Apple TV he likes, Widow's Bay. Wrestling Star Devon Dudley hangs with guys! Shares his back round getting into wrestling. What it was like back in the day with him and Bubba. Devon Dudley has a wrestling school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Michael Santoli led off the show with tech and the AI Trade: Shares of Micron soared after the memory chip maker posted a blowout quarter. Apple announced it is hiking prices on MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip crunch. Shares of the iPhone maker fell sharply, helping to drag the Nasdaq into negative territory in Thursday's trading and erasing the optimism sparked by Micron. Core PCE — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — rose in May to year-on-year levels not seen since 2023. Also in focus: Qualcomm surges, oil prices fall to fresh pre-Iran war lows, a JPMorgan Chase executive seen a potential successor to CEO Jamie Dimon is leaving the bank, Anthropic vs. Alibaba, all things SpaceX. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Shares of Tesla (TSLA) have been largely rangebound for the past year as investors weigh current fundamentals to future prospects. Rick Ducat outlines the stock's "bumpy road" along with key support and resistance areas to watch. He then turns to an example options trade for Tesla. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
Announcing the CTP for SpaceX. MahJong Craze gone wild. Goodbye to Alan Greenspan – The Maestro. Have you seen RAM prices? 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? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - Announcing the CTP for SpaceX - MahJong Craze - Goodbye to Alan Greenspan - The Maestro - Have you seen RAM prices? Markets - Economic Collapse Imminent? - Breathe is narrowing again - chips chips chips are the only play - Spacex coming back down to earth? What is that sucking sound? -- Markets getting weird..... 3% down for NASDAQ 100 today - 8% for SMH and 14% for Memory ETF - Just announced - Alphabet (Google) will replace Verizon in DJIA DEDICATION: Alan Greenspan - Died Monday at age 100 Google Enters DJIA - High priced shares - Moves tech to 22% of DJIA from 17% or so - very meaningful move - Every $1 move for Google = $7 move on DJIA - Tech: S&P 500 (~30%+), Nasdaq (~50%+) Computer Pricing - What as $2,000 a year ago for a nice desktop is not like $4,000 - Dell not holding pricing quotes - and even if they do, back ordered so prices could go up after order - Will IPOs put more money in the pocket of tech companies to buy gear at any price? Endless - SpaceX recently finalized two massive, multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence contracts: a $6.3 billion computing power agreement with Reflection AI and a $60 billion acquisition of the AI coding startup Cursor. - AI Compute Deal with Reflection AI - - - - The Terms: Reflection AI agreed to pay SpaceXAI $150 million per month from July 2026 through the end of 2029. - - -- - - The Infrastructure: The startup will tap into hardware and GB300 chips housed at SpaceX's Colossus 2 data center in Memphis, Tennessee. More SpaceX - SpaceX shares were as high as $220 post IPO. - Sharea ahve been down over the past 3 days. - Most that got in POST IPO probably bought in at about $162-$165 - Newsline: SpaceX shares slipped for a third straight day, shedding hundreds of billions of dollars in market value, after the company said it is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time. - The stock fell 16% Monday to close at $154.60, the lowest level since the company's first day of trading, pushing its three-day loss to 23% and erasing over $600 billion in value over that period. - SpaceX is seeking to raise at least $20 billion from the first bond offering to fund its artificial-intelligence ambitions. Missed Opportunity - Short the Mattress companies he said...... ----- Got squeezed out....Never to return Swing and a Miss Maybe Because this can happen... - Shares of Getty Images Holdings Inc. soared as much as 145% on Monday after it announced a licensing deal with OpenAI. - Getty said that images from its library will appear in the search and discovery features of ChatGPT, marking a key reversal for the firm. - The partnership with OpenAI could improve “licensing optics” and shift the narrative on the stock, according to analyst Mark Zgutowicz. - Getty shares were up 118% to $1.32 as of 12:44 p.m. in New York, putting them on track for the best session since July 2022. The stock had fallen about 55% this year to close at 61 cents on Thursday before the Juneteenth holiday weekend began. KOREA - SK Hynix - New #1 in South Korea: SK Hynix surpassed Samsung Electronics on Monday to become the country's most valuable listed company. - Remarkable turnaround: A striking reversal for a chipmaker that nearly collapsed under heavy debt roughly two decades ago. (CYCLES) - AI memory leader: Now the dominant supplier of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips powering AI systems. - Marquee customers: Key buyers include Nvidia (NVDA) and Alphabet's Google (GOOGL). - Massive 2026 rally: Shares are up more than 340% year-to-date, fueled by the global AI boom. - Market cap milestone: Valuation now exceeds both Samsung and Micron (MU). Markets Get Chopped - Questions being asked about if AI spend boom producing fast enough return - Back to earth on valuation scare - (all of a sudden?) - KOSPI down 11% - Chips getting hit - 12% for Memory ETF - MU down 9%, Intel 4%, ASML 7% RAM Prices... - Looking at some additional RAM today for some office computers .... --- ARE THEY KIDDING? RAM Prices Imminent Collapse???? - President Donald Trump said the prospect of global economic collapse was a big reason he signed an interim peace deal with Iran. - According to sources, the deal reopened the Strait of Hormuz and set in motion waivers for sanctions on Iran's oil sales to the international market, with the effect being an immediate drop in oil prices and a rise in US stocks. - The agreement has been seen as skewed in Iran's favor, giving the country broad gains before the next round of talks, and has prompted pushback and anger from Republican lawmakers. - MOU signed lat Wednesday - also now more waivers of sanctions on sale of Iranian oil - 60 day reprieve. China - Weak economic conditions - H Shares about to enter bear market - Hong Kong - Close to a technical bear market, dragged down by weak domestic consumption, a struggling property sector, and an exodus of funds fleeing "old tech" for AI plays elsewhere in Asia. - A-shares are listed in mainland China (Shanghai/Shenzhen) and primarily target domestic investors. H-shares are listed in Hong Kong and are freely available to international investors More China - Retail sales declined for the first time since December 2022, dropping 0.6% from a year earlier. - China's urban fixed-asset investment contracted 4.1% as of end-May, dragged by real estate and manufacturing. - Manufacturing fixed-asset investment contracted for the first time since December 2020. - Industrial output was the lone bright spot, rebounding from April's near three-year low. - The national unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in May, compared with 5.2% in April. Marrrr Jonggg - Mahjong can be highly addictive due to its rewarding blend of strategy, luck, and social interaction. The rapid tile-drawing, need for pattern recognition, and "just one more round" mentality trigger dopamine releases. If compulsive play disrupts your finances or daily life, it can become a behavioral addiction requiring intervention. - Tactile and Auditory Appeal: Many users on community forums like Reddit agree that the physical weight, texture, and distinct clinking sound of shuffling tiles provide soothing, sensory satisfaction. - There has been a 70% surge in mahjong content on TikTok in the past year - Yelp recently named the Chinese tile game a top trend of 2026, noting that searches for mahjong clubs surged 4,467% year over year for the period from September 2024 to August 2025 and that searches for mahjong lessons rose 819%. Alphabet - WHAT>????*&*^ - Alphabet shares slid 7%, on track for the search giant's worst day in a year. - Alphabet's Google has seen consecutive high-profile researchers leave in the last several days. - The company also has exposure to the market's concerns around commoditized AI and ballooning capital expenditures. - The share slide also came on the heels of a Sunday Wall Street Journal interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who called for less dependence on “AI Giants” and said the AI market was commoditized. Back to Oracle - Oracle reduced workforce by 21,000 employees over past twelve months. - Cuts broader than previously disclosed, driven by artificial intelligence adoption. - Global headcount fell from 162,000 to 141,000 full-time employees year-over-year. - Workforce reductions generated $1.8 billion in restructuring costs, company reported. - Company warned AI deployment may continue resulting in workforce reductions. NVDA - Underperforming - Nvidia shares slipping recently despite remaining up about 12% in 2026. - Stock down roughly 3% past month, underperforming semiconductor peers. - SMH ETF surged 84% year-to-date, gaining 15% last month. - Traders predict Nvidia chip pricing power is beginning to decline. - Wall Street focus shifting toward memory and infrastructure AI buildout. - Micron and Sandisk shares jumped nearly 60% over past month. Gloom and Doom - JCD sent interesting take from Chris Bloomstran - Traditionally asset light companies with all sorts of revenue, high margins now.... ---- Converting into asset heavy with no real understanding of what the profitability or even revue will be in the future ----- Here are the highlights of his commentary we can explre: ------------AI buildout shifting markets from asset-light toward capital-intensive infrastructure cycle - Hyperscaler capex surge reflects move into heavy, long-duration asset base - Massive capital requirements challenge economics versus prior asset-light models - Depreciation burden rising sharply as infrastructure scales across AI ecosystem - Returns depend on utilization of expensive, long-lived physical compute assets - Asset-heavy cycles historically lead to overbuild, weak returns, eventual consolidation - Infrastructure spending absorbing nearly all operating cash flow for hyperscalers - Off-balance-sheet financing masking true scale of capital intensity shift - AI economics hinge more on physical capacity than software-driven scalability - Echoes of past asset-heavy booms with eventual oversupply and value destruction Amazon Day - Today - June 26th - US consumers will spend $26.3 billion online at Amazon and other retailers during the four-day sale, up 9% from last year's event in July, according to Adobe Inc. - About 201 million Amazon shoppers in the US were Prime subscribers as of March, up about 3% from a year earlier - Amazon will capture about 60% of all US online spending during Prime Day, its highest market share since 2019, according to estimates from EMarketer Inc. Chevron and Microsoft - Chevron Corp signed 20-year deal with Microsoft for data center power. - Agreement supplies natural-gas fired generation for massive West Texas facility. - Project Kilby expected online 2028, ramping to 2.67 gigawatts. - Full output enough to power more than 530,000 Texas homes. - Chevron partnering Engine No. 1, final investment decision planned later. - Deal follows prior reports of exclusive long-term power negotiations. More Oil News - Drill baby Drill - Interior Department cutting federal drilling bonds by 95% to spur exploration. - Required bond drops from $500,000 to $25,000 for leases. - Bonds ensure cleanup costs don't fall on taxpayers if wells abandoned. - Policy change aims to encourage more oil and gas development. - Proposal subject to 60-day public comment after Federal Register publication. FedEx Earnings - FedEx posted strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday in the company's last quarter that included the freight business before its spin off. - FedEx Freight spun off into a separate publicly traded company on June 1. - The company said it saw a 3% year-over-year increase in domestic volume. - Stock down 6% A/H Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); ANNOUNCING the THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN for SpaceX (SPCX) Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt! FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter
Markets can remain resilient longer than many expect, but understanding what is fueling the rally is critical for managing risk and protecting long-term financial goals. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff tackle your questions about what is really driving stocks higher, whether earnings expectations are becoming too optimistic, the risks of narrow market leadership, portfolio positioning in today's environment, bonds, inflation, artificial intelligence, and what investors should be watching next. Here's a topical rundown of today's show: 0:00 - INTRO 0:50 - Micron Earnings Day 5:30 - Dollar Rally & Money Flows 6:38 - Markets Break Below Consolidation 10:51 - How We Spend Money 13:23 - Do All IPO's Go Down After Lock-up Period? 18:18 - Where do Foreign Money Flows Come From? 19:21 - What to Do When Markets Feel "Toppy?" 24:32 - Manage Your Money for Risk, not Beating an Index 26:21 - Promises vs Reality 29:19 - Explaining Preferred Stock, Bonds, Shares (& pecking order in Bankruptcy) 33:37 - Can a Continued Rally in the Dollar Impact Markets? 35:31 - Concerned about U.S. Gov't. Debt? 40:27 - Effects of Foreign Money Creation on Domestic Money Flows 44:30 - The Importance of Convexity in a Portfolio 47:39 - Olive Garden vs Italy Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/b7C0L0Sd2mU ------- Watch our previous show, "The New Rules of Portfolio Protection" https://youtube.com/live/donQO1t_hLs ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" feature, "Micron Earnings: The Bar Is Too High" here: https://youtu.be/v7poBC45Le0 ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "The Technical Backdrop: When Flows Meet a Hawkish Fed: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-technical-backdrop-when-flows-meet-a-hawkish-fed/ "Kevin Warsh And The End Of The Fed's “Forward Guidance” https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/kevin-warsh-and-the-end-of-the-feds-forward-guidance/ --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, "Narrative Busters: Market Stories Investors Should Approach With Caution," Saturday, July 18, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/RfJtCj2byfDr --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Micron #Semiconductors #StockMarket #EarningsSeason #Investing #FederalReserve #RetirementPlanning #MarketOutlook
Markets can remain resilient longer than many expect, but understanding what is fueling the rally is critical for managing risk and protecting long-term financial goals. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff tackle your questions about what is really driving stocks higher, whether earnings expectations are becoming too optimistic, the risks of narrow market leadership, portfolio positioning in today's environment, bonds, inflation, artificial intelligence, and what investors should be watching next. Here's a topical rundown of today's show: 0:00 - INTRO 0:50 - Micron Earnings Day 5:30 - Dollar Rally & Money Flows 6:38 - Markets Break Below Consolidation 10:51 - How We Spend Money 13:23 - Do All IPO's Go Down After Lock-up Period? 18:18 - Where do Foreign Money Flows Come From? 19:21 - What to Do When Markets Feel "Toppy?" 24:32 - Manage Your Money for Risk, not Beating an Index 26:21 - Promises vs Reality 29:19 - Explaining Preferred Stock, Bonds, Shares (& pecking order in Bankruptcy) 33:37 - Can a Continued Rally in the Dollar Impact Markets? 35:31 - Concerned about U.S. Gov't. Debt? 40:27 - Effects of Foreign Money Creation on Domestic Money Flows 44:30 - The Importance of Convexity in a Portfolio 47:39 - Olive Garden vs Italy Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/b7C0L0Sd2mU ------- Watch our previous show, "The New Rules of Portfolio Protection" https://youtube.com/live/donQO1t_hLs ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" feature, "Micron Earnings: The Bar Is Too High" here: https://youtu.be/v7poBC45Le0 ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "The Technical Backdrop: When Flows Meet a Hawkish Fed: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-technical-backdrop-when-flows-meet-a-hawkish-fed/ "Kevin Warsh And The End Of The Fed's "Forward Guidance" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/kevin-warsh-and-the-end-of-the-feds-forward-guidance/ --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, "Narrative Busters: Market Stories Investors Should Approach With Caution," Saturday, July 18, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/RfJtCj2byfDr --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Micron #Semiconductors #StockMarket #EarningsSeason #Investing #FederalReserve #RetirementPlanning #MarketOutlook
The conversation around AI often focuses on speed, automation, and productivity. Yet one of the most important lessons emerging from modern software development is that Hero Culture Risks become more visible as technology removes traditional bottlenecks. In Building Better Developers Season 28 Episode 8, Dave Borzillo shared a perspective many experienced developers recognize immediately: being the person who always saves the day feels rewarding, but it often masks deeper organizational problems. As AI accelerates software creation, those hidden weaknesses are becoming harder to ignore. About David Borzillo David Borzillo is an Agile coach, author, speaker, and organizational improvement advocate with more than three decades of experience spanning software development, leadership, Agile transformation, and product delivery. Through his Better Ways of Working platform, he helps organizations improve collaboration, reduce operational friction, and create sustainable delivery systems. He is the author of Sanity at Scale and Who Killed Agile? (co-authored), and United Agility, and hosts the Better Ways of Working podcast. Follow David at: https://betterwaysofworking.com/about.htm Bonus: Free Kindle Promotion
SpaceX raised $75 billion in the largest IPO in history -- more than all 71 other IPOs combined so far this year. Shares jumped nearly 20% on day one. Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire. And if you're a regular investor asking whether you missed out, Joe and OG have a very specific answer: the life-changing money was already gone before the ticker symbol appeared. Here's how IPOs actually work, who really wins, and why your index fund is probably going to own SpaceX anyway.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy the 20% first-day pop was largely an illusion for retail investors -- and what actually happened to the price between $135 and the moment you could buy itThe auction mechanics behind IPO pricing: why institutional investors with early access capture most of the return before the stock hits public marketsWhy OG argues that even putting a million dollars into SpaceX at the IPO price and making 20% isn't life-changing -- and why that math actually makes the risk harder to justify, not easierThe sobering stat: 71 other IPOs happened this year before SpaceX, raising a combined $36 billion between themHow SpaceX could still end up in your portfolio without you doing anything -- and which indexes will add it faster than others under new fast-entry provisionsWhy S&P 500 investors will have to wait: the three criteria any company must meet before joining, and why SpaceX's profitability timeline makes one of them complicatedThe six new space-themed ETFs Wall Street created in the past three months -- and what that pattern always signalsOG on why the person who got rich on SpaceX put money in before you knew it existed, and why you wouldn't have done it eitherWhy being wrong on a small speculative position might be the most valuable financial education available -- and OG's Thanksgiving pan storyOG and Anna on college planning: how to calculate your actual funding gap, why FAFSA still matters even if you won't qualify for need-based aid, and the high school glide path that protects your savings from market timing risk in the final four yearsWhy This Matters NowEvery few years a story like SpaceX comes along and makes every investor feel like they missed the trade of a lifetime. The real question isn't whether you missed SpaceX -- it's whether you have a plan that captures the next one automatically, without you having to call your shot.From the BasementJoe and OG dig into the SpaceX IPO mechanics, the FOMO math, and why index fund investors may own it soon anyway without lifting a finger. OG and Anna deliver the penultimate episode of their financial basics series with a full college planning walkthrough including the gap calculator, FAFSA, and the glide path strategy for the four years before tuition is due. Doug arrives with Meryl Streep trivia. The show introduces Scout, a new AI assistant built specifically for the Stacking Benjamins guides that only answers from the guides themselves -- and tells you when it doesn't know. Congratulations go out to Stacker Melissa, who finished her last day of work.Resources MentionedStacking Benjamins Guides -- college planning, tax, and workplace benefits guides with new Scout AI assistant; stackingbenjamins.com/guidesStacking Benjamins Basics Guide -- stackingbenjamins.com/basicsguideStacking Benjamins Scorecard -- stackingbenjamins.com/scorecardStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201The College Investor -- Robert Farrington; collaborator on the college planning guide; thecollegeinvestor.comGranola AI -- meeting notes tool; granola.ai/sbStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Plus: Apogee shares shoot higher as the pharmaceutical giant AbbVie agrees to buy the biotech company for about $10.9 billion. Shares of Intel and Micron climb amid memory-chip shortage. Alexis Green hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let’s Make a Deal! News Dominated by … SpaceX This week – Fed rate Decision Need a new CTP (SPACEX?) 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? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - Let's Make a Deal! - News Dominated by ... SpaceX - This week - Fed rate Decision - Need a new CTP (SPACEX?) Markets - Another V Formation - Nearing Highs again - IPO Madness - Anthropic and OpenAi - SpaceX IPO - could drain markets - More AI valuations through the roof DEDICATION: Stu Schifter - my good friend of 30 years passed away last night... battled Cancer for 2 years. Market Valuations - S&P 500 Forward P/E = 22.5 - 10-yr average = 19–20x - Long-term average 18-19 - Not cheap, pricing in a lot of earnings growth. - NASDAQ 100 forward P/E = 23-24 - 1-yr average ~23x - 20-yr average ~20–21x - Not screaming expensive on a forward basis - - NOTE: Training P/E = 33-40 NEW Playbook - But the Rumor and Buy the News - used to be Buy the Rumor and Sell the News - This is why there is an announcement about something and then a date to follow.... - Monday = Deal, Friday = signing On that note - What is the deal anyway? - Seems that we (USA) moving out our navy before the final - Straights of Hormuz opening -?? - Has anyone seen the text? - We are no better than we were before all this started... Headline Nonsense - Fox Business: Beware the ticking time bomb hiding in your 401(k) - Required minimum distributions can trigger taxes on Social Security benefits and boost Medicare premiums - This is not a ticking time bomb. This is just reality when you have a lot saved and need to start withdrawals - HOWEVER - there are ways around this and we have helped clients with this. - - Listeners - if you have a 401k and think that you will be paying too much later on - we can take a look at the options... More Retirement Alerts - Social Security running out again.... - Less that 10 year until the reserves are exhausted - The Social Security Administration's newly released 2026 Trustees Report confirms that the federal retirement safety net is less than seven years away from fiscal depletion, as the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will completely exhaust its accumulated reserves in the fourth quarter of 2032. - Once the reserve dries up, ongoing tax revenues will cover only 78% of scheduled retirement benefits, according to the report. - Some of the blame is being laid on the OBBBA with higher standard deductions and lower taxes on SS Benefits - "The OBBBA also adds a temporary additional standard deduction for taxpayers over age 65," it says. "As a result, less income tax will be paid on Social Security benefits, and the OASI and DI Trust Funds will receive lower levels of revenue in the future from income taxation of Social Security benefits." PSA - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a recall of more than 900 cases of Alfredo sauce at its highest risk level after a supplier recalled a dry milk powder ingredient used in the product due to potential salmonella contamination. - The FDA designated the recall as a Class I event, its most serious classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. - The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc. - According to the FDA, the product was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Monday Markets - 5:45PM Sunday night we see an announcement that there is a Deal! - Why 5:45PM???????? - Futures rally, oil drops - This is just days after the market already surged after a Truth Social post last Thursday that said that the US will "soon" sign a deal with IRAN ---- That pushed up markets quite a bit too - Buy the rumor and buy the news... Reality Check - Thursday: Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that “we have a deal that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.” - Monday: 60-day period delay to continue discussions of nuclear issues - Is there a sucker in all of this? $ for IRAN - Supposedly there i some deal... - A $300 billion private fund designed ?to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the U.S.-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with ?direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. - The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive to conclude a final deal, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan has not yet been announced as Washington and Tehran prepare to sign on Friday. SpaceX - IPO - Finally! $135 per share - Rose to $160+/- on the debut day - Rather smooth process and very orderly - A total of $85B was raised - due to an add-on additional green-shoe that was allowed ($10B) for institutions. - Rose another $20% on Monday - Retail got about 20% of the deal (down from 30%) Oracle - Oracle Corp. shares declined after the company reported quarterly capital expenses that were higher than estimates, raising investor concerns about the profitability of the AI infrastructure business. - The company expects to spend about $70 billion on net capital expenditures in the current fiscal year, and plans to raise another $40 billion in equity and debt. - Oracle's cloud infrastructure business gained 93% to $5.8 billion, and total cloud revenue is projected to jump about 61% in the quarter ending in August. - The increase of $5B over the course of the year was disconcerting to investors. - Shares dropped the most in over 6 months on the news CPI and PPI - May CPI was mixed but generally cooler on the core reading, with headline CPI up 0.5% month-over-month, matching consensus, while Core CPI rose 0.2%, below the 0.3% consensus and below Briefing's 0.4% estimate. - The softer core CPI reading suggests some easing in underlying consumer inflation pressures, which is the more constructive part of the inflation picture. - May PPI was firmer than expected on the headline reading, with PPI up 1.1% versus 0.7% consensus and 0.8% Briefing estimate, matching the prior month's revised 1.1% pace. - Core PPI rose 0.4%, matching consensus and coming in below the prior month's revised 0.7%, indicating wholesale inflation remained elevated but did not accelerate further on the core measure. - Taken together, the CPI and PPI reports point to a mixed inflation backdrop: consumer-level core inflation looked somewhat better, but producer-level price pressures remained sticky. Cyberdyne - Anthropic announced Claude Fable 5, a Mythos-class model that will be available to its enterprise customers and paid subscribers. - The company unveiled Mythos in April and has limited the rollout because of its advanced cybersecurity capabilities. - Anthropic said Claude Fable 5?s broad release is possible because of new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas. - WAIT! The US government PULLED the plug on Mythos and Fable for any foreign national - From Anthropic - The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the United States, including foreign national Anthropic employees. The net effect of this order is that we must abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all our customers to ensure compliance. Access to all other Anthropic models will not be affected. OpenAi - Confidentially flies for IPO - Sends financials and IPO materials to regulators - making sue all in good order. - This allows the company to iron out accounting, compliance, and regulatory issues in private without triggering a "media circus" or alerting competitors to their financials Last Friday..... - Nonfarm payrolls jumped a seasonally adjusted 172,000 for the period, down slightly from the upwardly revised 179,000 in April and far above the Dow Jones consensus estimate for 80,000. - The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, as expected. - Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% for the month and were up 3.4% over the past year, both in line with the Wall Street consensus. Screwworm - The New World screwworm has been detected in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, the first known case of that fly in the United States since 2017. - New World screwworm larvae “burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage to livestock and economic losses,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. - The USDA and Texas officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate the pest. - In December, the Food and Drug Administration granted conditional approval to the topical solution Exzolt Cattle-CA1, which is used to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations and is produced by Merck & Co. - What is going to happen to beef prices? Real Estate - Nationwide, 5.8% of all home listings were pulled off the market in April, according to Redfin. - Delistings were up 3.8% compared with March. - Atlanta saw the highest share of homes come off the market in April, with 1 in 10 delisted. San Jose, California, followed with roughly 9% pulled, then Los Angeles (7.8%), Dallas (7.8%) and Seattle (7.7%). In other news.... - The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools ?that it operates on Monday after its ?first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official said. - The city of half-a-million residents about 100 km (60 miles) north of Tokyo said ?the bear was first seen in a residential ?area near a park on Saturday evening. It ?remains at large after the last sighting early ?Monday morning about half a kilometre from a ?middle school. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams Jr opens up about his new album "Contemplates the Afterlife," reflecting on death, faith, and a 70-year career that's produced over 2,000 songs. Extended and high resolution podcast at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Topics Include: New album, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, drops on S-Curve Swamp Dogg shares wild theories on what happens after death He opens up about faith, doubt, and fear of dying Reveals he's written over 2,000 songs across 31 albums His very first record came out way back in 1954 Stories of opening for Sam Cooke and Larry Williams Names the R&B legends who shaped his sound early on Louis Jordan's band once crashed at his childhood home Tells the story of the worst gig of his life A gorilla costume gets stabbed onstage — true story Joining a traveling sideshow for five dollars a night Discusses which Swamp Dogg records collectors hunt hardest today Bob Dylan secretly covered one of his songs years ago Bonds with the host over their shared Australia connection Reveals his wild Beatles-cover novelty record made in Australia Explains how the record business vanished almost overnight Teases new Trinidad soca album and Black Grass II Black Grass II will feature Steve Earle and Margo Price Talks new collaboration album with Eli "Paperboy" Reed Reflects on his Nixon protest era and Jane Fonda ties Looks back on going broke after getting rich fast Recalls producing hit records for Gene Pitney and others Shares fond memories of legendary producer Jerry Wexler The stopwatch story behind his studio recording ritual On Phil Spector's massive ego and Wall of Sound Reveals which British acts covered his songs in the '60s Talks favorite record stores and his 100-record jukebox Hunting down rare 45s worth up to $1,000 The story behind his dance hit "Let's Do the Wobble" Closes with favorite love songs and a wild birthday coincidence Extended and high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide
P.M. Edition for June 12. Shares of SpaceX closed up 19% on their first trading day, giving the company a market cap of more than $2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Plus, China has been importing a lot less oil since the start of the Iran conflict, helping keep a lid on global oil prices–without disrupting its economy. WSJ energy markets reporter Rebecca Feng discusses how China's doing that, and what happens if the country reverses course. And Iran, the U.S. and mediators agree that a peace deal is close at hand. We hear from Journal Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon about what points might still be up for debate. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Shows how plants can help us communicate with the spirit world, the dead, and the divine for advice, insight, and direct answers to questions• Explains how to work with specific plant spirits, such as the nightshade family, foxglove, and fly agaric, for divination and trancework• Shares exercises for plant spirit journeying and how to incorporate plant spirit work into dream work, scrying, and runesPoison plants have been used by oracles, seers, and shamans to reach out to the spirit world for insight and guidance since antiquity. In this practical guide, Coby Michael demonstrates how the timeless wisdom of the poison path benefits modern practitioners of divination.Michael explores the divinatory ritual use of baneful plants and fungi, profiling important poisonous plant emissaries that appear throughout history, such as the nightshade family, foxglove, and fly agaric. He shows how these entheogenic plants can help us access altered states of consciousness to communicate with the dead and the divine and how plant spirit medicine can be combined with trancework for profound results.Michael also links the poison path to other divinatory methods, including dream work, scrying, cartomancy, and runes. He shares exercises for underworld journeying as well as specific plant formulas and practices for meditation, channeling, ceremony, and connecting directly with plant allies, showing how to safely and effectively incorporate poison plants into your divination practice for better guidance and a stronger connection to the spirit world.https://www.occultherbalist.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.