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Economy, Energy

“Energy Prices Surge on Ukraine With Oil Closing In on $100”

“European natural gas led the gains with as much as 13% rise, helped higher by Germany halting the approval process of the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Brent oil closed in on $100 a barrel, and power and coal prices… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Higher Inflation Is Probably Costing You $250 a Month”

“The average U.S. household is spending an additional $250 a month because of inflation that is rising at its fastest rate in 40 years, a new economic analysis showed. The squeeze stems from higher prices across a range of products and… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Oil Market Keeps Getting Stronger as Prices Power Up to $93”

“The market’s structure is trading at its strongest level in years, indicating scarce supply. Diesel — the fuel that helps power the global economy — is also surging as a cold snap hits the U.S and demand soars. Inventories at… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“More than $320 million stolen in latest apparent crypto hack”

“One of the most popular bridges linking the ethereum and solana blockchains lost more than $320 million Wednesday afternoon in an apparent hack. It is DeFi’s second-biggest exploit ever, just after the $600 million Poly Network crypto heist, and it is the largest attack to date… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto collapse erases more than $1 trillion in wealth, forcing a reckoning for everyday investors”

“By the end of last year, the value of Hasten Carter’s cryptocurrency holdings had climbed to about $250,000. He moved to a nicer apartment, bought a new truck, and started thinking about pursuing his dream of a full-time career in… Continue Reading…

Economy, Uncategorized

Worker Shortage Hits Military “Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50K…”

“The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who join for six years, The Associated Press has learned, as the service struggles to lure soldiers into certain critical jobs… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Investors Could See Gold Prices Hitting Over $2,000 In 2022”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: Market sentiment and fundamentals are the only two factors that count when it comes to gold prices. The problem is that they’re often not in sync. Neils Christensen is wagering his bullishness on sentiment, based mostly on his… Continue Reading…

Business

“Berkshire’s operating earnings pop 18% last quarter with Buffett’s cash pile at record $149 billion”

“Berkshire Hathaway saw another double-digit increase in its operating profit thanks to a continuous rebound in its railroad, utilities and energy businesses from the pandemic, while the company’s cash pile hit a record high as Warren Buffett continued to sit on… Continue Reading…

Business

“Spanx—Founded With $5,000—Is Now Worth $1.2 Billion in Blackstone Deal”

“Sara Blakely founded Spanx Inc. in 2000 with $5,000 of her personal savings earned from selling fax machines door-to-door. She just struck a deal with Blackstone Inc. that values the company at $1.2 billion…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blackstone-buy-majority-stake-spanx-155152406.html This just goes to show… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. crude oil price tops $80 a barrel, the highest since 2014”

“West Texas Intermediate crude futures, the U.S. oil benchmark, crossed $80 per barrel on Friday for the first time since November 2014 as demand rebounds while supply remains tight. The U.S. oil benchmark jumped more than 2% to trade as… Continue Reading…