Author Archives: macromon

The Mathematics Of Weight Loss

Posted on July 3, 2020 by macromon

Fascinating Tedx Talks vid by Ruben Meerman, The Surfing Scientist, especially for those planning to drop a few after the fireworks. Chemical Formula For Human Fat C55H104O6 Where does the fat go after you lose it?   Listen up. Well worth the … Continue reading →

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Markets Have Jumped The Shark

Posted on July 1, 2020 by macromon

Welcome to the Twilight Zone.    Nothing seems real anymore — not the economy, not the markets, not the politics — and it is increasingly difficult to distinguish the difference between what is and what isn’t.  It truly feels the economy, … Continue reading →

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More Companies Jumping On Facebook Boycott Train

Posted on July 1, 2020 by macromon

Advertisements for hundreds of brands are due to disappear from Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday, as a wide-ranging ad boycott against the world’s largest social media company is taking effect. Last week, the Anti-Defamation League along with several civil rights groups had … Continue reading →

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“Capitalism Is Dead”

Posted on June 30, 2020 by macromon

This sorta sounds familiar. “Capitalism is dead," says @TimSeymour. Find out what has him fired up. pic.twitter.com/3Khf4vRqne — CNBC's Fast Money (@CNBCFastMoney) June 25, 2020

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Canadian Home Buyers In Bidding Wars

Posted on June 30, 2020 by macromon

About that deflation………. Lauren Haw, CEO of Zoocasa, speaks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the state of the housing market across the country. To read this story and more: https://business.financialpost.com/ Subscribe to watch more Financial Post videos: https://bit.ly/3380Px3

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The CK-35: How NOT to Build a Portfolio

Posted on June 30, 2020 by macromon

By Carol K. On Monday, June 29th, I sold six holdings from my CK-35 portfolio. For the uninitiated, the CK -35 was a “paper” portfolio (not real money), of individual stocks selected by me, at the urging of GMM head … Continue reading →

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Empire State Building & The Future Of Office Buildings

Posted on June 30, 2020 by macromon

Good view.  Watch this space, it could be the next big negative catalyst for the financial sector and economy. New York City’s famed Empire State Building symbolizes the challenges many commercial spaces face as the U.S. tries to reopen and … Continue reading →

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A Colossal Failure Of Presidential Leadership

Posted on June 29, 2020 by macromon

You probably already know we are not a big fan of President Trump here at GMM, not because we are Democrats or Republicans, liberal or conservative, but it is our vehement disgust over his incompetence.  Of course, the COVID pandemic … Continue reading →

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Biggest Losers In Social Media Ad Boycott

Posted on June 29, 2020 by macromon

Great chart from Statista on which companies are at risk of getting hammered by social media ad boycotts.  GMM’s Coach C has been all over us about this one, and early,  selling and flagging the companies that will be hurt. … Continue reading →

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COTD: Five Shades Of Recovery

Posted on June 28, 2020 by macromon

COTD – Chart of the Day Source:  FiveThirtyEight

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