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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that there was not much improvement for home sales in 2025.

The steak on your plate might just be scraps glued together with "meat glue." In episode 849 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Brett Peterson from Homestead Meat Company to expose the shocking truths of the meat processing industry. They discuss how foreign beef is falsely labeled "Product of USA," the myth of grass-fed beef, and how microplastics end up in your food. Brett shares how his family-owned business is providing a solution with complete farm-to-table traceability, offering high quality, locally raised beef without the misleading labels and industrial shortcuts. This conversation reveals what you're really eating and how to find meat you can trust.Want to build a strong, healthy body from the inside out? Learn the system to properly fuel your workouts and optimize your health in Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass. Sign up and start your transformation today. https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Why the US Beef Herd is at a 50-Year Low 0:45 - How an Instagram DM Led to This Podcast 1:52 - Why I Bought a Meat Company to Feed My 7 Kids 3:25 - How to Buy Farm-Fresh Beef Without a Giant Freezer 5:58 - The Processing Plant That Changed Everything 6:33 - The Biggest Bottleneck for Small Cattle Ranchers7:36 - How a Small Processor Competes With the 6,000-Head-a-Day Giants 9:18 - State Inspected vs. USDA: What's the Difference for Consumers? 11:16 - Why Direct-to-Consumer is the Future of Quality Meat 12:24 - Why Are Beef Prices Skyrocketing? The Foreign Import Problem 15:21 - The "Grass-Fed" Lie: Is Your Beef Really What You Think It Is? 16:23 - Greenwashing: How Labels Deceive Health-Conscious Buyers 18:08 - Our Goal: Complete Farm-to-Table Traceability for Your Beef 19:39 - Grass-Fed vs. Grass-Finished: A Crucial Distinction 21:25 - Can You Choose Non-GMO Grain-Finished Beef? 23:05 - The Shocking Truth About What Factory Hogs Are Fed 25:14 - How Tech & Traceability Will Revolutionize the Beef Industry 28:03 - What Do USDA Beef Grades (Prime, Choice, Select) Actually Mean? 30:21 - Meat Glue: Is Your Steak Pieced Together From Scraps? 32:52 - How Microplastics Are Getting Into Your Store-Bought Meat 36:22 - The "Pink Slime" Scare: What Was It Really? 38:18 - What Preservatives Are In Your Sausage? 40:03 - Why Does Meat from Big Box Stores Make Me Sick? 42:00 - A Message From the Host, Robert Sikes 43:40 - The Celery Powder Trick: A Hidden Source of Nitrites 45:30 - How We Keep Our Ingredient Labels Clean & Honest 48:46 - Why You Shouldn't Skimp on Quality Food 50:50 - How Eating Clean Food Can Transform Your Health 52:32 - Why You Should Stop Eating Margarine Immediately 54:03 - The Truth About Canola (Rapeseed) Oil 55:24 - Why You Should Be Cooking With Tallow 59:09 - How Quality Food Leads to Effortless Weight Loss 1:01:23 - The Life-Changing Benefits of Building More Muscle 1:02:21 - How to Lock In Your Beef Price & Avoid Volatility 1:03:04 - The Nightmare of Shipping Frozen Meat 1:06:06 - Why Packaging Equipment Dictates Product Options 1:07:25 - The Humane Slaughter Process: An Inside Look 1:09:55 - Temple Grandin's Impact on Humane Animal Handling 1:11:39 - What is a HACCP Plan and Why Does It Matter for Food Safety? 1:18:00 - What a High-Quality Processing Plant Actually Looks Like 1:19:56 - Nose-to-Tail: How We Use the Entire Animal 1:22:25 - The Surprising Delicacy of Cow Tongue (Lengua) 1:23:24 - The Hunter's Code: Why You Should Respect the Animal 1:26:09 - Where to Find Homestead Meat Co. & Get a Discount

In this episode of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, we discuss how activist investor Ancora carves out a niche in the transportation sector by forcing shakeups at major companies like C.H. Robinson and CSX. Ancora director Conor Sweeney highlights the firm's strategy to drive returns by replacing leadership and restructuring boards at underperforming logistics giants. We also analyze recent trade statistics showing that while global demand grew, U.S. container traffic fell in November due to ongoing trade tensions. Import volumes in North America dropped nearly 4% for the eighth consecutive month, sharply contrasting with double-digit growth seen in regions like sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, the show covers the latest employment figures as truck transportation jobs remained flat in December, hitting their lowest point in four and a half years. This stagnation in the trucking sector is accompanied by a significant drop in warehouse jobs, which have plummeted by over 150,000 from their peak in 2022. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of The Alan Sanders Show, we dive into President Trump's latest economic win as the U.S. trade deficit plummets to a 17-year low thanks to bold tariffs. We expose the Democrats' escalating attacks on law enforcement amid rising tensions. Plus, the controversial fatal ICE shooting of a protester in Minneapolis sparks nationwide outrage and protests. Finally, we cover the surging anti-regime demonstrations in Iran, where protesters wave the historic Lion and Sun flag in defiance. Timely conservative commentary you won't want to miss! Subscribe to The Alan Sanders Show to stay informed, engaged and entertained. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

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Send us a textTwo hosts argue whether Cena's tap-out was the right call, pull apart what makes a true top-five GOAT list, and lay out why Battlefield 6 is winning sales while Black Ops 7 stumbles. We unpack Arcade1Up's closure, the 30-year low in console sales, and hype The Boys final season.• Top five wrestlers ranked by impact and longevity• Best wrestling video games and why they stick• Arcade1Up's rise, repeats, and shutdown lessons• Battlefield 6 sales surge vs Black Ops 7 reviews• Console sales at 30-year low and causes• Cross-gen windows and upgrade timing• The Boys final season reactions and hopesSupport the show

The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan as of Monday stood at 158 yen per liter, the lowest level in about four years and four months, thanks to government subsidies, the industry ministry said Wednesday.

Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Jezcorden to discuss FREE Gift from Xbox Canceled | Gears E-day Elder Scrolls & Fallout 5 Updates Leak Xbox News Cast 232Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:03:00 Survival Games Coming0:21:00 Microsoft PR Lashes out0:29:00 Vince Zampella RIP0:36:00 Xbox Wrapped Cancelled0:42:00 30 Year LOW for Consoles0:55:00 Xbox Explains the Console Drop1:05:00 Retro Gaming1:32:00 Xbox PC is leading other platforms1:42:00 Xbox Death is Complicated1:50:00 Backwards Compatibility2:10:00 Physical Media is Dead2:15:00 Xbox Games aren't Selling?2:25:00 Fallout 5 Update2:30:00 Starfield 2.0 Details2:55:00 Todd Howard3:02:00 Phil Spencer Retires3:08:00 NEW Blizzard without Yybarra3:12:00 Xbox Developer Direct Topics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

In the final full trading day before the Christmas holiday, Kevin Green discusses why volatility has fallen to its lowest level since December of 2024, and what it means for markets to close the year. Gold and Silver's epic 2025 continues, as both metals hit new all-time highs ahead of Tuesday's open. ======== 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 AAA video game industry is doing terrible this year. Console sales in November 2025 are at a 30 YEAR LOW. You read that correctly -- a 30 year low. And even the Nintendo Switch 2 isn't moving the needle much this holiday season. The PS5 is actually leading the pack with the Xbox Series taking a MASSIVE year over year hit. Yeah, it's rough.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

President Trump stayed on script last night as he rattled off all the accomplishments he's made over the last 11 months. It was a crisp 19 minutes with the big highlight being the announcement that our military service members will receive a warrior dividend in the amount of $1776.00. The payment amounts to about $2.5 billion for the 1.4 million active duty service members. It is a nice Christmas bonus to celebrate our bravest and their service to this country. This morning, the president woke up to good news as well, inflation is down to 2.7%. This is a 5 year low as all the experts predicted something around 3.1%. Four Republicans defected and signed a discharge petition with Democrats on the ACA subsidies. Republicans have been very vocal in exposing how awful Obamacare is, including lining the pockets of insurance companies and being filled with fraud. Now is the time for Republicans to provide a healthcare solution that actually serves the people. Biden's presidential library is more-likely to be a roadside stop somewhere in Delaware as he struggles to raise money. It's the holiday season, but President Trump's Washington never slows down. Our panel unpacks all this and more... PLUS this week's winners and losers! Featuring: Adam Guillette President | Accuracy in Media https://aim.org/ Kay Smythe Writer & Social Scientist https://x.com/KaySmytheHill Lyndsay Keith Independent Journalist, Political Commentator https://x.com/LyndsayMKeith Today's show is sponsored by: Delta Rescue Delta Rescue is one the largest no-kill animal sanctuaries. Leo Grillo is on a mission to help all abandoned, malnourished, hurt or suffering animals. He relies solely on contributions from people like you and me. If you want to help Leo to continue his mission of running one of the best care-for-life animal sanctuaries in the country please visit Delta Rescue at: https://deltarescue.org/ Masa Chips You're probably watching the Sean Spicer Show right now and thinking “hmm, I wish I had something healthy and satisfying to snack on…” Well Masa Chips are exactly what you are looking for. Big corporations use cheap nasty seed oils that can cause inflammation and health issues. Masa cut out all the bad stuff and created a tortilla chip with just 3 ingredients: organic nixtamalized corn, sea salt, and 100 percent grass-fed beef tallow. Snacking on MASA chips feels different—you feel satisfied, light, and energetic, with no crash, bloat, or sluggishness. So head to https://MASAChips.com/SEAN to get  25% off your first order. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US stocks climbed while Treasury yields eased after inflation came in lower than expected. Micron surged on an upbeat outlook as the AI boom fuels demand for memory chips, while activist investor Elliott is reportedly building a $1 billion stake in Lululemon. In central bank news, the Bank of England cut interest rates following a tight vote. In the commodities market, gold hovered near record highs. Back home, Aussie shares are expected to cap off the final full trading week of 2025 on a strong note. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While jobs showed continued weakness and tech's slump carried on, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about one segment seeing strong momentum: quantum computing. It comes as crude oil tapped lows not seen since February 2021. ======== 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

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Market news for December 9, 2025: Most markets track Wall St losses amid jitters about Fed rate trajectory; Nvidia wins Trump’s approval to sell H200 AI chips in China; Gold rises but investors stay cautious about ‘hawkish’ Fed tone; Singapore hiring outlook hits 4-year low. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Amazon: bt.sg/mfam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month's real estate roundtable brings together John Pasalis, Steve Saretsky, and mortgage broker David Larock for a deep dive into where the housing market is heading next. We start by looking at the surprising end to 2025, with home sales in the GTA on track to finish the year at a 25-year low. We break down what's driving the slowdown and how buyers and sellers are responding on the ground. From there, we discuss the diverging outlooks for the Bank of Canada's next move. Some economists still see more cuts ahead, while one major Canadian bank is now forecasting a rate hike in 2026 — a scenario few thought possible just months ago. We explore what that would mean for borrowers, mortgage renewals, and price expectations. We wrap up the conversation by sharing our forecasts for the housing market in 2026, the indicators we're watching most closely, and whether we believe next year will mark a turning point or another chapter in a difficult market. Contact Us Follow John on X-Twitter @JohnPasalis; Email at: askjohn@movesmartly.com Follow Steve on X-Twitter @SteveSaretsky; Email at: steve@stevesaretsky.com Follow David on X-Twitter @Dave_at_IMP; Email at dave@moreplan.ca You can also watch this episode on our MoveSmartly YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/movesmartly If you enjoy our show and find it useful, please like, subscribe, share, review and comment on whatever platform you are watching or listening to us from - we appreciate your support!

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2025-11-22 | Silicon Wafers DAILY UPDATE 064 | Putin's ship has been taking on water for some time but has now hit an iceberg – it's called thirty-six dollars a barrel of Urals crude oil. Russia's flagship Urals crude has collapsed to its lowest price since early 2023 – just as U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, the two giants of Putin's oil empire, are about to fully bite. India and China are backing away. Tankers full of Russian crude are circling with nowhere to go. And suddenly, “sanctions don't work” sounds a lot less clever on social media than it did six months ago. (United24 Media)Let's unpack how we got to $36 Urals, what it means for Russia's war machine, and why this looks less like a market blip and more like the first real oil-squeeze not only of the war, but of Putin's time in power. ----------SOURCES: United24 Media – “Russia's Urals Oil Crashes to 2.5-Year Low as Global Buyers Pull Back Ahead of US Sanctions” (Nov. 17, 2025)Kyiv Independent – “Russia's flagship oil price drops as buyers retreat ahead of US sanctions” (Nov. 17, 2025)The Moscow Times – “Russian Oil Revenues Slide to 2.5-Year Low as Sanctions Drive Asian Buyers Away” (Nov. 19, 2025)The Moscow Times – “What New U.S. Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil Mean for Russia's Oil Trade” (Oct. 28, 2025)U.S. Department of the Treasury – “Treasury Sanctions Major Russian Oil Companies, Calls on Moscow to Immediately Agree to Ceasefire” (Press release, Oct. 22, 2025)Reuters – coverage on Chinese and Indian banks/refiners moving to comply with sanctions and on widening Urals discounts and stranded cargoes (Nov. 2025)AP / Associated Press – reports on U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and Lukoil's decision to sell international assets (Oct.–Nov. 2025)Economic Times / Business Standard – “US sanctions on Russian oil set to kick in with 48 million barrels of crude at sea” (Nov. 21, 2025)IntelliNews – “How oil price discounts became a barometer of the sanctions' effectiveness” (Nov. 2025)Chatham House – “Tightening the oil-price cap to increase the pressure on Russia” (Sept. 4, 2025)CEPA – “Europe Moves Toward Shadow Fleet Seizures” (Sept. 26, 2025)EU Commission – Press materials on the 18th and 19th sanctions packages targeting Russia's shadow fleet and LNG (July & Oct. 2025)----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Fast food restaurants like Wendy's are experiencing a slowdown in business The fast-food restaurant Wendy's is planning on closing hundreds of locations throughout next year because they continue to see a slowdown in spending from their customers. They said most of their low-income consumers are cutting spending and making fewer trips with smaller purchases at the restaurants. Wendy's increased prices after the pandemic at a higher rate than grocery stores and now other fast-food restaurants have begun to add value menus to keep customers coming back, but Wendy's has held firm and not created any values for their customers. Because of this they have seen their net income decline to $44.3 million from a year ago when it was $50.2 million. Over the past year the stock has declined from around $18 a share down to under $9 a share, which is a decline of 53%. With the reduction in the stock price, the dividend yield is now 6.5% and the company trades at 10 times earnings on a forward basis. This company may be worth looking into as an investment as within in the next 6 to 12 months we could see lower end consumers stabilize.   The affordability index for people buying a home is the worst in 50 years People may be excited about buying a home because mortgage rates are around the lowest they've been in over a year, but the affordability of a home is still far out of reach for many. The reason for this, and we have talked about this for the last few years, is that the increase in the price of homes has far outpaced the increase in people's income. The 50-year average for a price-to-income ratio is around four times, and it reached a low in 1999 of around 3.6 times. But with the rapid increase of homes over the last few years, the price to income ratio has climbed to slightly over five times. Also not helping are the increases in home insurance costs and property taxes. Back in the summer of 2019, when looking at households earning $75,000, nearly 50% of those people could afford to buy a home. Today, when looking at those same households earning $75,000, only 21% would be able to afford a home. Back in 2012, the home affordability index was over 200, but it has now been cut in half to just about 100 with no signs of improving any time soon. I believe it will probably take 3 to 5 years to correct itself. If you look back in history, the affordability index does not change overnight. What will happen is probably incomes will increase slightly over the next 3 to 5 years and maybe the price of homes will either stay the same or decline slightly, which would increase the affordability index. What this means for people buying a home today is you should not have any aspirations of a rapid increase in the value of your home. What caused the problem was during the pandemic mortgage rates dropped to lows not seen in 50 years and that pushed up demand and the prices for homes climbed at a rapid rate. I believe this scenario is extremely unlikely to play out again! The brokerage firm Robinhood looks more like a gambling platform than a brokerage firm Robinhood initially went public at $38 a share in 2023 and the stock then fell to under $10 a share. It has recovered nicely since then as it's now trading around $110 a share. What has caused this shift and the huge increase in the stock price? One big reason is that the company has really allowed major speculation for their investors. Starting off with crypto, they have allowed people to buy coins like BONK, Dogwifhat and Pudgy Penguins. Just when you think there's no way they could come up with anything more speculative, surprise; they have come up with an investment known as prediction markets and event trading. Somehow the regulators have let this slide or maybe since government agencies don't move that quickly, it just has not been addressed yet. It appears for investors on their app that you can predict what the outcome will be of a football game, politics, contracts over economics, even if aliens will exist on earth this year. Chief Brokerage Officer, Steve Quirk, says this is the fastest growing business we have ever had. Robinhood stock trades over 50 times projected earnings and is looking for about $4.5 billion in revenue, which is an increase of 53% over last year. The growth appears to be there for the company, but there is so much speculation and insane crazy things there is no doubt in my mind that in the future many people will lose more money than they ever thought was possible by speculating on crazy things rather than investing into good quality businesses. A fallout in those risky "investments" could hurt Robinhood's reputation, which I believe would be bad for long term growth.    Financial Planning: The Real Cost of Employer Coverage vs. Medicare When reaching age 65, sometimes there is the option to join Medicare or stay with an employer health insurance plan.  This is most common when a spouse retires after age 65 and they have the ability to join their spouse's work plan. When comparing the cost of coverage, there is a key difference in how each affects your tax bill. Premiums paid through payroll for employer-sponsored health insurance are pre-tax, meaning you avoid federal, state, and payroll taxes such as the 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare, and 1.2% CA SDI tax in California.  This is different from a 401(k) for example where contributions are only pre-tax from federal and state taxes. For someone in the 22% tax bracket, a $500 premium would be around $300 after the tax savings. Medicare premiums on the other hand are paid with after-tax dollars and are only tax-deductible for people who itemize and have total medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI, which means very few retirees actually receive any tax benefit. Additionally, Medicare Part B and D premiums may be elevated due to higher levels of income because of IRMAA. Employer health insurance can vary in coverage and cost so at times Medicare may be a more comprehensive and cost-effective option, but it is necessary to compare the after-tax costs to be sure.   Companies Discussed: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB), Maplebear Inc. (CART)

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Consumer sentiment — as in, how everyday people feel about the economy — fell to a low not seen since 2022, according to the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers. The decline was consistent across demographics, except among the wealthiest Americans (as measured by volume of stock market holdings). In other words, economic mood just became another k-shaped indicator. Also in this episode: Colleges shutter satellite campuses to cut costs and small and midsize businesses shrink their headcounts.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Consumer sentiment — as in, how everyday people feel about the economy — fell to a low not seen since 2022, according to the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers. The decline was consistent across demographics, except among the wealthiest Americans (as measured by volume of stock market holdings). In other words, economic mood just became another k-shaped indicator. Also in this episode: Colleges shutter satellite campuses to cut costs and small and midsize businesses shrink their headcounts.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

For the eighth time this year, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below a growth-neutral score of 50.0. That’s according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a ten-state region dependent on agriculture. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday, October 31st, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Sudanese police arrest pastor for not giving Muslim the church In an apparent attempt by a Muslim businessman in Sudan, Africa to seize church property, the police arrested and jailed a pastor on October 28th in River Nile State, reports Morning Star News. At 6:00pm, two police officers arrived at the home of Rev. Daud Kachu of the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Atbara and presented him with an arrest warrant. When congregation members said he needed to speak with the church attorney first, the officers initially feigned understanding, but two other policemen, hiding behind the church building, appeared and forced Pastor Kachu into a vehicle. They took him to the Atbara police station, where he was jailed. An intensive interrogation followed on October 29th, and police conveyed the Muslim businessman's demand that he had 30 days to vacate the church premises. The police officers said, “The law is above your religion.” Police demanded that the pastor sign a document stipulating that he would no longer object to anyone trying to seize the church property, but the pastor refused. Rev. Kachu, who has led the church for 30 years, was initially denied bail, but police later released him after intervention by the church attorney. In Psalm 105:15, God warns, “Do not touch My anointed ones, and do My prophets no harm.” Box Office Massacre: October Revenue Falls to 27-Year Low, Excluding Pandemic Halloween is shaping up to be scarier than ever for Hollywood and its exhibition partners, but not in a good way, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Domestic box office revenue for October 2025 is expected to come in at roughly $425 million — the worst showing in 27 years, according to Comscore. This excludes October 2020, the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic,  Two problems. First, many October titles simply didn't resonate with general audiences. Second, fewer people are going to the silver screen. MN Supreme Court allows men, pretending to be women, to compete in powerlifting The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously on October 22nd that men have a right to cheat in women's sports, reported Fox News. The particular sport in question makes the ruling even more outrageous—powerlifting -- where men have a decided strength advantage biologically speaking.   Don't forget: This is the state where Governor “Tampon Tim” Walz put tampons in boys' bathrooms while letting boys go into girls' bathrooms.   Walz and his Democrat predecessor, Mark Dayton, appointed all of the state's Supreme Court justices. The fact that the decision was unanimous proves how the Left is “all in” on radical transgender ideology.   The New Left tells women today, “You have to let a man watch you undress and your daughter has to compete against boys.” Trouble In Chinatown In New York City's Chinatown district, illegal vendors are selling counterfeit merchandise like fake Gucci purses, designer clothing, and  high-end watches, reports Breitbart.com. That's not only illegal, it also hurts legitimate merchants who cannot compete with the fake knockoffs. Merchants have repeatedly complained to the city, but to no avail.   Federal immigration police launched an enforcement operation. They arrested nine illegal aliens, most of whom had committed additional crimes. Their rap sheets included robbery, assaulting police officers, drug trafficking, drug possession, forgery, and domestic violence.   Gary Bauer of Campaign for Working Families, wrote, “This enforcement operation was a ‘win-win' for New York City. Immigration police got rid of illegal merchants and criminals. “But what happened? There was a riot in Chinatown as leftists rushed into the streets to prevent immigration police from doing their jobs. This is what the Left has fomented around America. They have inspired an insurrection that is resisting federal law enforcement.” Tucker Carlson: Abortion enthusiasts have a “religious fanaticism” about killing In the footsteps of the late Charlie Kirk, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson took a strong stand for life recently during a Turning Point USA event at Indiana University in response to a pro-abortion student, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Listen. STUDENT: “A lot of what's happening in this country with people using religion to justify their stance against abortion. People are using religion….” CARLSON: “May I just suggest something.  I've never seen religious fanaticism like I see among the abortion enthusiasts. (applause) From my perspective, it's so obviously a child sacrifice rite. “The number of unintended pregnancies in an age of universally available free birth control is probably pretty low. They happen, okay.  The wicked, gleeful enthusiasm that people have for abortion.” STUDENT: “Who is enthusiastic?” CARLSON: “Oh? Shout your abortion? (laughs) I think there's some enthusiasm. Putting an abortion truck outside the Democratic Convention? There's a lot of enthusiasm for it. “I kind of believed the ‘My body, my choice' thing. I really thought that's what it was about. Bodily autonomy.” STUDENT: “That is what's it's about?” CARLSON: “Really? So, where were you on the COVID Vax?” (cheers applause) It's not about that. What it's about is killing. It's about killing and the thrill that people derive from killing another human being and the power they feel when they kill.” STUDENT: “Is that a real argument that you're making?” CARLSON: “No, it's not an argument. It's a reality.  I've seen it when people plan wars. I've actually seen that happen. I've seen it when people in power show videos of them killing people with drones or whatever. And they get so high from it. There's no greater thrill than extinguishing life because that makes you ‘God.' I think that's the most evil thing there is, and one of the greatest temptations that people have is to kill because it makes them feel powerful.” Isaiah 59:7 says, “Their feet rush into sin; they are swift to shed innocent blood. They pursue evil schemes; acts of violence mark their ways.” Wheel of Fortune no longer family friendly And finally, ANNOUNCER: “From the Sony Pictures studio, it's America's Game …” PEOPLE: “Wheel of Fortune.” The Wheel of Fortune game show is no longer family friendly, reports OneMillionMoms.com. Sadly, they have recently added a puzzle category entitled “What the Fun” which winks at the insinuated profanity of the most obscene word in the English language, making Wheel of Fortune no longer suitable for family viewing. After Pat Sajak hosted it for 41 years, Ryan Seacrest replaced him as Vanna White continues to reveal the correct letters in the hangman style guessing game that enriches contestants with cash and prizes, Parents will have to explain to their children that the primetime program they were once allowed to watch is no longer a clean show. Let the executives at Wheel of Fortune know that you do not approve by signing the online petition which is linked in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, October 31st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Gasoline prices are down in Massachusetts and nationwide as AAA reports prices have currently hit a 4-year low. According to a report by GasBuddy, the nationwide average for gasoline has dropped to $2.98 per gallon. What gasoline prices are you seeing in your area? Are you surprised they've hit a low at this time of year as we're heading into the colder months?

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Chicken prices have hit their lowest level in two years, making it the week's biggest story. Beef's slowdown continues, pork holds steady, and dairy drifts lower — but poultry steals the spotlight as the market's best deal.BEEF: Prices are still drifting lower, though the declines are slowing. Middle meats are already ticking back up, hinting that the bottom may be near — but just how long before demand heats things up again?POULTRY: Chicken prices keep sliding, with boneless skinless breasts hitting their lowest point in two years. As demand cools and avian flu flares, the question is: how much longer can this market remain this soft?GRAINS: Harvests are booming and inventories are stacked, leaving corn, soy, and wheat all stuck in neutral. With talk of a biofuel push on the horizon, could soy finally be what shakes this market awake?PORK: Pork is steady, bellies holding at $134 while production rises with cooler weather. Processors may soon start stockpiling for spring, but for now, is this the calm before the climb?DAIRY: Last week's brief rally fizzled, with cheese and butter slipping again. Butter remains a seasonal bargain, but the question is — can this quiet market stay this smooth through the holidays?Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

The Rural Mainstreet Index, a metric created by Creighton University professor Ernie Goss, is at its lowest level since May 2020. The index comes from a monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas across a ten-state region. Goss says a combination of tariffs and weak grain prices are hurting economic activity. However, Nebraska's year-to-date exports on agricultural goods and livestock are up by nearly 50%, despite a sharp decline in trade with China. Goss says the state's strong livestock industry could be to thank.

Lee Camp digs into the secret reason for US gov't shutdown. Plus, US dollar crashes to 30-year low of global reserve. All that and more!

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports home flippers are losing money.

Markets sold off for the third day in a row even after getting better-than-expected inflation and jobs data in the morning. Intel (INTC) managed to shine in the session on reports that it seeked investments from Apple (AAPL) and TSMC (TSM). Amazon (AMZN) traded lower after settling a lawsuit with the FTC, while Carmax (KMX) plunged to 5-year lows after earnings. Marley Kayden has more on the trading day's top stories.======== 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

High school reading scores have dropped to their lowest level in decades, with absenteeism and screen time fueling the decline. We cover how some states are tackling the problem with early literacy reforms and teacher training. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-why-are-teen-reading-scores-at-a-30-year-low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief's Hidden Impact On The Youngest Among Us Grief in children doesn't always look like sadness and can present even months or years after a big loss. Child therapist Natasha Daniels shares both her professional insights and personal story of loss, highlighting the challenges families face in finding the right care and working through these emotions. Part 2: Food Insecurity In The U.S: How Local Pantries And National Policy Work In Tandem Across the U.S., food pantries and nonprofits are stretched thin as more families fall into the “working poor” category, earning just above the poverty line yet unable to make ends meet. Stephanie Hoopes of United for ALICE and Camerin Mattson of the Greater Chicago Food Depository explain how local support systems and federal programs like SNAP intersect to feed the many millions of Americans in need. Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Teen Reading Scores At A 30-Year-Low? High school reading scores have dropped to their lowest level in decades, with absenteeism and screen time fueling the decline. We cover how some states are tackling the problem with early literacy reforms and teacher training. Culture Crash: What Sabrina Carpenter Learned From Jack Antonoff From disco shimmer to rock swagger, singer Sabrina Carpenter's new album shows just how far her sound can stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Memphis Police Department stunned the city when they announced that crime is now at a historic, 25-year low. John Covington, from the Memphis Police Association, and Rep. Andy Ogles join us to discuss. Plus, your calls at 901-260-5926. Live Weekdays 7AM Central, on the KWAM app or the Mighty990.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joyce talks about education and how many grade school students are not able to meet basic educational requirements in school. President Trump comments on the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee. New video shows people filming instead of helping.Peace in the Middle East, Israel launching attacks in Qatar in an effort to eliminate Hamas. Judges who let violent criminals out on the street should be prosecuted. Christian values, Christian worldview and religious freedom. Victoria Secret fashion Show battling woke culture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stock market update for September 8, 2025.

Most indices closed higher even as seasonal volatility kicked off September trading. Alphabet (GOOGL) closed as one of the SPX's biggest winners, rallying 10% after a U.S. district court judge rules the company can keep its Google Chrome browser. Broadcom (AVGO) jumped on strong earnings and guidance — along with reports that it inked a $10 billion A.I. chip deal with OpenAI. Lululemon (LULU) sold off tremendously when it cut its guidance yet again. Marley Kayden takes investors through a short but busy week on Wall Street.======== 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

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A huge part of video game history is context. Context surrounding a game's development, context surrounding a game's release, context of the time and place the game was made during. Context informs how we interpret the past. This week on the show I am joined by author and journalist Ross Benes to talk about his book "1999: The Year Low Culutre Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times." We discuss what about the late 90's has informed so much of our present, how that culture affected the games that came out and how the games themselves were part of that percieved "low culture" at the time. There is so much more in his book worth diving into but I felt like this was a good introduction for ya'll to see what Ross has written. Follow Ross on Twitter! https://x.com/RossBenes Check out Ross' Website! https://www.rossbenes.com/ Check out Ross' Book! https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700638574/ Shout-out Song: BLUENOISE! Artist: Protodome Album: BLUESCREEN https://protodome.bandcamp.com/album/bluescreen End Song: Micromanagement Failure Artist: Ultrasyd Album: Chipsters EP Remix https://ultrasyd.bandcamp.com/album/chipsters-ep-remastered Get Still Loading Podcast merch! https://www.teepublic.com/user/still-loading-podcast Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! https://www.bitbybitfoundation.org/ Support the Podcast! https://www.patreon.com/stillloadingpod

Chicago is facing a serious business decline. According to the Illinois Policy Institute, the city had just 44,840 active business licenses in 2024 — its lowest in a decade and down 17% from 2015.The famous Magnificent Mile has been hit especially hard, losing over 50% of its businesses in the past 10 years. Meanwhile, some neighborhoods like New City have seen growth, but overall, the city continues to struggle.

A.I. hopes shined bright in a pair of upgrades to start Thursday's session. H.C. Wainwright upgraded CoreWeave (CRWV) to buy from hold and has a price target that's nearly double the stock's current price, while Morgan Stanley upgraded HP Enterprise (HPE). One of the steepest down arrows came from Coty Inc. (COTY), hitting 4-year lows when investors saw blemishes in the beauty brand's earnings. Diane King Hall breaks down all the key points investors need to know from the morning's biggest movers.======== 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

With Monetary Metals, you don't just hold gold, you earn a real yield on it, paid monthly in physical gold, without ever giving up ownershipYou can learn more here  http://www.monetary-metals.com/Snider/Corporate credit is filled with what appear to be contradictions, with some spread categories tumbling to their lowest levels since the late nineties. Yet, delinquencies and risks are rising and doing so in a way everyone is recognizing. So, why the complacency? It's a combination of several critical - perhaps killer - factors that tie in to commercial real estate. We have some related updates on that are, too. Eurodollar University's Money and Macro AnalysisBloomberg US Corporate Bond Spreads Sink to 27-Year Low as ‘FOMO' Sets Inhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-15/us-corporate-bond-spreads-sink-to-27-year-low-as-fomo-sets-in

Existing home sales ticked up slightly in May — but not enough to turn around what's been the slowest May in 16 years. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest data from the National Association of Realtors and explores why more listings aren't translating into more sales. With mortgage rates still hovering near 7% and home prices hitting new highs, affordability remains a key obstacle for today's buyers. Kathy also shares insights from top economists at NAR and Realtor.com, examines the shifting regional trends, and explains what rising inventory could mean for investors in the second half of the year. Source:  https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/existing-home-sales-report-nar-may-2025/  https://www.npr.org/2025/06/23/nx-s1-5440502/home-sales-uncertainty-mortgage-rates    JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/RWS

The US cattle inventory is at a 64-year low, sending beef prices skyrocketing for consumers. The exporting of American cattle has also plummeted, partially due to the hormone-treated stateside cattle not passing the stronger food standards of some countries. Further compounding the issue, imports from Mexico have been suspended due to the detection of a dangerous flesh-eating fly that poses serious risks to both livestock and humans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Things aren't looking so good for the U.S. dollar. Though it's spent decades as the world's reigning reserve currency, it's been weakening lately thanks to tariffs and uncertainty in the U.S. economy.But its declining value, has been in the making for a while, according to Harvard economist and author of the new book, “Our Dollar, Your Problem,” Kenneth Rogoff. “The problem we're facing is that, independent of this dollar phenomenon, interest rates are going up,” said Rogoff. “And if you're the world's biggest debtor, that's tough.”Rogoff joins Kai and Kimberly to unpack how the greenback became the world's go-to currency, what a reserve currency actually is, why it's been losing some of its value lately and what might take its place. Plus, how does military power tie into all this? We'll also get into some potential cryptocurrency regulation coming down the pipeline and discuss the troubling parallel between Trumpism and Brexit. Then, you tell us what books help you reset – from classic literary romances to an apocalyptic sci-fi tale. And, our intern, Zoha Malik (hi!) shares her answer to the Make Me Smart question. Here's everything we talked about today:“Our Dollar, Your Problem,” by Kenneth Rogoff from Yale University Press“How Trump Could Dethrone the Dollar” from Foreign Affairs“Why Is The US Dollar Weakening? Trump's Tariffs Push Dollar Index To 3-Year Low.” from Forbes“Senate advances landmark crypto bill with Democrats divided” from Politico“Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill With Bipartisan Support” from The New York Times“Senate advances a major crypto regulation bill on a bipartisan vote” from NBC News“Brexit's Failures Could Foreshadow Trump's. Just Not in the Way You Might Think.” from The New York TimesGot a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

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