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Buffett Building Big Buffer: Time to Buckle Up?

Warren Buffett’s recent moves in the stock market signal a strong defensive posture, one that suggests a serious market correction may be on the horizon. Over the past several years, Berkshire Hathaway has been a net seller of equities, shedding … Continue reading

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Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – February 21

Key Facts: The S&P 500 (-1.7%), Dow Jones (-2.51%), and Nasdaq (-2.51%) fell this week amid tariff concerns and weak economic data. The Russell 2000 (-3.71%) and Dow Transports (-3.45%) underperformed, reflecting slowing economic activity. Nvidia (+18%) gained on AI … Continue reading

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German Economy In Crisis | DW

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COTD: Tariff Talk

COTD = Chart of the Day

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Is China Leading the Global Tech Race? | BBC

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Happy Presidents Day, NOT!

Key Points: Survey conducted by political scientists from the University of Houston and Coastal Carolina University, with participation from American Political Science Association (APSA) scholars and published experts in presidential studies. Donald Trump is ranked as the lowest-rated U.S. president, … Continue reading

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Global Risk Monitor: Week In Review – February 14

U.S. Markets:The U.S. stock market ended the week with strong gains, nearing record highs despite mixed economic signals. The Nasdaq Composite led with a 2.58% gain, and the S&P 500 followed, closing within 1% of its all-time high. Investor optimism … Continue reading

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The Dark History of Valentine’s Day

Betcha didn’t know this.

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Krugman On Shifting Political/Economic Landscape

Interesting interview.  Worth your time. 

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What’s Inflating, What’s Not…

Wait…Were’t we promised the cost of auto insurance would be cut in half? CPI came in hot this morning.

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