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“Bank of America accused of religious and political ‘discrimination’ by ‘de-banking’ or refusing to service Trump supporters, Christian churches and Republican-led states want answers”

“A dozen Republican-led states plan to send a letter to Bank of America demanding an explanation for why it allegedly de-banked Christian and other conservative groups…” https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13310697/republican-states-bank-america-trump-christian-loan-blocking-discrimination.html  No need to long quotes everyone gets the point. It’s obvious Bank of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“A tax mystery: Why are fewer people getting refunds?”

“If it seems like you’re not getting a tax refund like you used to, you’re not alone. The share of taxpayers who get money back at tax time is slowly and, a little mysteriously, shrinking. At the same time, the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“IMF Steps Up Its Warning to US Over Spending and Ballooning Debt”

“The International Monetary Fund leveled an unusually direct criticism at US policymakers Tuesday, saying the country’s recent standout performance among advanced economies was in part driven by an unsustainable fiscal policy…” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/imf-steps-up-its-warning-to-us-over-ballooning-debt The U.S. has unsustainable debt. It doesn’t take a rocket… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“1 Magnificent Dividend Stock Down 27% to Buy Right Now Near a Once-in-a-Decade Valuation”

“Unilever (NYSE: UL) is a consumer goods juggernaut that owns some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Dove, Axe, Vaseline, Knorr, and Ben & Jerry’s… This stock is down 27% from its all-time highs, trading at a once-in-a-decade valuation, and paying… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dr. Martens shares plunge 30% to all-time low, trading briefly halted on weak outlook”

“Shares of Dr. Martens plunged 30% on Tuesday to hit a record low, after the shoemaker flagged a challenging 2025 outlook on the back of weaker revenues. Trading in the company shares was temporarily suspended on the London Stock Exchange… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.”

“Baby boomers bought up many of the big homes across the U.S. when they were raising their families. Now they’re staying put, even though their kids are all grown up.  Boomers are on top in a housing market where tight… Continue Reading…

Business

“Apple loses mantle as world’s biggest phone seller to Samsung as China sales drop”

“Apple has lost its spot as the world’s biggest mobile phone seller after a steep sales drop as South Korean rival Samsung retook the lead in the global market share. Samsung had been the biggest seller of mobile phones for 12 years… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Retail sales rose sharply in the first quarter — and could boost U.S. GDP”

“The numbers: Sales at retailers rose a robust 0.7% in March and outlays in the prior month were also stronger than previously reported, indicating the economy got a boost from consumer spending in the first quarter. Economists polled by The… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Boeing Stock Has Fallen 10 Straight Days. Where It’s Headed Next.”

“Boeing stock continues to be weak for a litany of reasons. Boeing stock has been under pressure all year following an emergency door plug blowout on a 737 MAX 9 jet operated by Alaska Air Group on Jan 5. The… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Apple Signal of AI Intent Unleashes $112 Billion Stock Surge”

“…Apple’s decision to overhaul its Mac computer line to focus on artificial intelligence, as reported by Bloomberg, struck a chord with investors, sending the stock up 4.3% and adding $112 billion in value in its best performance in nearly a… Continue Reading…