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The President’s Upcoming “Liberation Day” and the Shifting Sands of Trade Policy President Trump has announced a significant upcoming shift in US trade policy, promising a new era he’s dubbed “Liberation Day.” This initiative, slated for next Wednesday, focuses on reciprocal tariffs, but with a potentially unprecedented twist: the possibility of the US offering tariff…
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Twenty-five years ago, the internet was young, exciting, and wildly overvalued. The dot-com bubble, a period of frenzied investment in internet-based companies, reached its zenith. Many of these companies, boasting innovative ideas but often lacking substantial revenue or a clear path to profitability, saw their stock prices soar to dizzying heights, fueled by hype and…
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A Million-Dollar March Madness: Berkshire Hathaway’s Winning Bracket For years, the legend has grown. A million dollars. The ultimate March Madness bragging rights. And the near-mythical status of the elusive winner of Warren Buffett’s annual Berkshire Hathaway bracket challenge. This year, the legend became a reality for one lucky, and exceptionally skilled, employee. This wasn’t…
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The Rise of Tesla-Targeted Attacks: A Growing Concern for National Security Recent events have highlighted a disturbing trend: a surge in targeted attacks against Tesla vehicles and infrastructure. These incidents, ranging from vandalism and theft to potentially more serious acts of sabotage, have prompted a significant response from federal authorities, culminating in the formation of…
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**Trump Media and Crypto.com Team Up for “America First” ETFs** The financial landscape is about to get a significant shakeup. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, aiming to launch a series of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) with a distinctly “America First” focus. Scheduled for a…
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The Unintended Consequences of Protectionist Shipping Policies President Trump’s ambitious plan to resuscitate the American shipbuilding industry, while seemingly patriotic, may inadvertently inflict significant damage on the very businesses it aims to protect. The core of this strategy hinges on imposing fees on ships with ties to China, a move that, despite its protective intentions,…
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Understanding the Recent Changes to the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) recently underwent a significant index reconstitution, a periodic review and adjustment designed to maintain the fund’s investment strategy and performance. This process, which happens annually, involves adding and removing companies from the underlying index, impacting the…
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The Building Materials Industry Just Saw a Major Shakeup: AZEK Acquired for $8.75 Billion The world of outdoor building materials has just experienced a seismic shift. A major player in the Australian market, James Hardie Industries, has announced a staggering $8.75 billion acquisition of AZEK Company, a prominent North American manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance decking…
