Business, Economy

“New EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion per year to implement”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/10/forever-chemical-pfas-pfos-regulation-to-cost-1point5-billion-annually-.html This is one time the cost is worth it. The alternative is cancer causing chemicals. No thanks.

Precious Metals

“Gold boosted to new records as China beefs up reserves”

“… By the numbers: Bullion still makes up a large portion of global central bank reserves. …” https://www.axios.com/2024/04/08/gold-record-highs

Business, Economy

“Over 500,000 fast-food workers in California just got a huge raise thanks to a new law—but not everyone is celebrating”

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/over-500-000-fast-food-193615296.html There’s no need to quote the article here. Click the link if you wish to read. More importantly businesses are going to layoff employees. Low wadges are better than no wadges. Communism / socialism does not work. Jobs can… Continue Reading…

Business

“CrowdStrike Peer Ramps Up 406% Growth — And New Buy Point”

“Boosted by 406% earnings growth last quarter and strong forecasts ahead, CyberArk Software (CYBR) has set up a new potential breakout after already fueling an impressive run. As a result, CYBR stock has secured its place on the latest list of new buys… Continue Reading…

Business

“Feds seek seizure of two New York apartments worth $14 million tied to former Mongolia leader in alleged mining scheme”

“Federal prosecutors on Tuesday sued to seize two New York City apartments worth $14 million that were allegedly bought with proceeds from a corrupt scheme involving Mongolia’s huge copper mine, a former prime minister of that nation, and his Harvard… Continue Reading…

Economy

“NYC begins handing out prepaid debit cards [FREE MOENY] to [ILLEGAL ALIENS] in controversial program”

“The Adams administration launched its program to give prepaid debit cards to New York City migrants this week — two months after inking a controversial no-bid $53 million contract for the deal. Staffers with the New Jersey company, Mobility Capital Finance, handed… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Fast food workers are losing their jobs in California as new minimum wage law takes effect”

“Fast food workers are losing their jobs in California as more restaurant chains prepare to meet a new $20 minimum wage set to go into effect next week. Restaurants making cuts are mostly pizzerias, according to a report published by The Wall… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. hits new low in World Happiness Report”

“…Why it matters: Some countries, like Finland and Denmark, consistently rank among the world’s happiest. The U.S. isn’t one of them. The big picture: A steady supply of studies has found that Americans feel glum about issues ranging from loneliness to the economy and the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“American Debt Stings Like Never Before in New Era for Households”

“…Two years after the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates to tame prices, delinquency rates on credit cards and auto loans are the highest in more than a decade. For the first time on record, interest payments on those and… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin breaks $70,000 in volatile trading, hitting a new record to end the week”

“The price of bitcoin jumped to a new record on Friday, breaking through $70,000 for the first time ever. The cryptocurrency was last higher by about 2% at $69,304.84, according to Coin Metrics. At one point, however, it rose as high as… Continue Reading…