While Chick-fil-A might not yet have the size and status of McDonald’s, it’s well on its way to becoming one of America’s favorite fast food destinations. First opening its doors in 1967, this brand is committed to delivering a consistently great-tasting chicken sandwich to its customers every time. Key Points Chick-fil-A has been around since…
From June 1 through June 13, I was in Park City, Utah participating in the Law Institute for Economics Professors run by the Law & Economics Center at Scalia Law School. It was a two-week crash course in American law and I will be sharing some insights over future posts (as an aside, if you…
US Sanctions UN Expert For Pushing ICC Case Against Israel Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the United States will be imposing sanctions on the United Nations (UN) special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, accusing her of anti-Semitism, and supporting terrorism. “Today…
Key Points in This Article: Cremation’s rise to 61.9% in 2024, driven by affordability and cultural shifts, has surpassed burials, reshaping the funeral economy with projections of 82% market share by 2045. Lower-cost cremation squeezes funeral home margins, pushing diversification into memorial services and premium products, while 27% of providers have closed since 2004. Emerging…
Hamas Willing To Release 10 Hostages, But Israel Wants Total Disarmament Hamas in a rare statement at a moment ‘indirect’ talks with Israel are underway has said it is willing to release 10 living Israeli hostages held in Gaza and to return of the bodies of 18 deceased hostages, in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire…
CIA Whistleblower Reveals How Intel Agencies Gather Blackmail On Politicians Via VigilantFox.com, You’ll see how this connects to Epstein. John Kiriakou reveals his superior got a promotion and a medal when he recruited a copy machine repairman. At first, Kiriakou laughed, but then he realized the brilliance of the plan when he learned that the repairman…
Abolish The Fed? Mises Institute And George Mason University Face Off We will abide by all norms of the Geneva convention. — Robert P. Murphy (@BobMurphyEcon) July 9, 2025 Recent tensions between Fed Chair Jerome Powell and former President Trump have ignited fresh controversy: Trump publicly accused Powell of “tanking the economy” and threatening America’s…
In this economic/financial news report we discuss the shifting U.S. housing market and condos seeing the biggest price declines in over 13 years. This channel contains news and analysis that often includes ‘one mans opinion’. The information conveyed should never be taken as investment advice. Everyone should do their own due diligence and research before…
This post The Robots Are Coming… With Job Offers appeared first on Daily Reckoning. Let’s play a little game of economic whack-a-mole. Every time someone yells, “AI is going to take all our jobs!” someone else pops up and calmly says, “Yes, but it’ll create even more!” And they’re both right… sort of. Welcome to…
Key Points in This Article: The Magnificent 7 transformed markets through AI and digital ecosystems, turning a once-pejorative label into a celebrated symbol of innovation and growth. Beyond their AI focus, emerging industries offer transformative potential to reshape how we live, work, and interact in the future. The Frontier 7, a group of pioneering sectors,…
On Thursday, shares of MP Materials surged over 50% after news broke that the U.S. Department of Defense would become the company’s largest shareholder. Through a $400 million purchase of special stock, the Pentagon has taken a 15% stake in the rare earth miner, securing long-term access to critical materials used in everything from electric…
Minting Control: The Stablecoin Gambit & The New Dollar Diplomacy Authored by Bepi Pezzulli via AmericanThinker.com, In the end, it wasn’t the metaverse, the NFT craze, or libertarian utopians in hoodies that brought crypto to Washington’s doorstep. It was the dollar. Not the theoretical native value of crypto whitepapers, but the hegemonic, meticulously engineered dollar that…
Rare Earth Producer MP Materials Soars 50% After US Government Becomes Largest Shareholder Late yesterday, we published an in depth note to our premium subs titled “The Coming Rare Earth Revolution And How To Profit: All You Need To Know About The Ex-China Supply Chain“. Ir referenced a recent Morgan Stanley analysis of several early-stage…
Key Points Asia’s most populous nations, India and China have invested heavily in defense over the years, building armies that each number in the millions Currently, these two countries are disputing a territory between them, and in recent years they have come to blows over it While it is yet to be seen how this…
Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Dimon Bets on Higher U.S. Interest Rates 11:32 am by Gerelyn Terzo While Wall Street has been awaiting the first interest rate cut of 2025, one bank executive suggests traders and investors might not want to hold their breath. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly…
Why Is Every Natural Disaster Being Politicized? Authored by William Anderson via The Mises Institute, Even while the search for missing people in flood-ravaged Texas continues, the politicized invective has come from the Left. Perhaps the most shocking comments came from Dr. Christina B. Propst—a Houston-based pediatrician who mocked the victims and their families because she perceived…
WK Kellogg Shares Surge On Report Of $3 Billion Ferrero Takeover Shares of WK Kellogg Co., the cereal maker behind Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Rice Krispies, surged in premarket trading Thursday following overnight reports that Ferrero International SA is close to acquiring the company in a deal valued at around $3 billion. Frosted Nutella…
Key Points The bank consolidations caused by the 2008 subprime mortgage banking meltdown wound up favoring large corporations for ongoing business at the expense of smaller ones. The Business Development Company sector has filled the debt financing gap for small and medium sized businesses abandoned by the large banks after 2008. Due to BDC registration…
Key Points The SCHD is a fantastic dividend ETF and for good reason. But there are other similar ETFs that may be a better fit depending on investor needs. The growthier FDVV is a growthier income ETF while the DIV shines as a deep-value, higher-yielding ETF. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free…
Key Points Green funerals are poised to grow quickly in the coming decades. A number of death care firms are ready for the secular trend. The shift to eco-friendly funerals won’t happen overnight. With a small market and a lack of pure-plays to bet on the trend, investment options are rather limited. Are you ahead,…
Key Points in This Article: Quantum computing has evolved from theory to a transformative technology, with advancements in qubit scalability and error correction driving potential in AI, cryptography, and drug discovery. IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum lead pure-play quantum stocks but remain unprofitable, with limited revenues and high risks, while the industry eyes a…
Key Points These ETFs have a history of outperforming the S&P 500. They are growth-focused and are being boosted more by the AI/cloud rally. The three ETFs on this list can continue outperforming as long as the tech sector keeps growing fast. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you…
Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Delta Upbeat 9:47 am Delta stock remains up nearly 11% in the first few minutes of trading today, and guidance is a big part of the reason why. Management forecast Delta will earn $5.25 to $6.25 this year. Admittedly, these are adjusted, not GAAP…
China Property Stocks Erupt On Rumors Beijing May Revive 2015 Stimulus Playbook Chinese property equities surged overnight, with the Bloomberg Intelligence real estate index jumping as much as 11%, fueled by speculation of an imminent high-level government meeting aimed at reviving the country’s struggling real estate sector. Unverified reports suggest Beijing may assemble a policy…
The primary source of data used to target Google advertisers is Alphabet’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) Chrome browser. Its desktop market share is 66%. Its mobile share is slightly higher. AI software market leader OpenAI plans to launch a browser of its own. If it gets enough adoption, it could cut into Google’s revenue sharply. Key Points…
Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons One area of seeming bipartisan consensus in America over the past decade is the idea that free-market economics — or “neoliberalism” — has failed, and that our economic system needs to be overhauled. Leftists have always believed this, of course, and in recent years they’ve been joined by…
Might Lower Rates Be The Cure For Higher Prices? Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, The Fed is resisting interest rate cuts to help soften inflation to its 2% target. Supporting their policy is the belief that high interest rates lead to lower inflation. Most investors assume that the Fed is all-knowing and that its…
Connecticut has long ranked as one of the wealthiest states in America. But even within this high-income state, certain areas are immersed in poverty. Opulent suburbs like Greenwich and West Hartford are only a handful of miles from poor urban areas, like Bridgeport and Waterbury. Within the east coast state, the top 1% earn upwards…
The majority of investors do not have hundreds of thousands of dollars to place into the stock market. For many of us, every dollar matters. However, even with minimal funds, careful planning and consistent discipline can reap big rewards. Even modest contributions can eventually develop into a significant retirement fund. This is especially true when…
Key Points Retiring on just Social Security is very difficult. It’s smart to have assets in your portfolio that generate income for you. ETFs are a good bet due to their inherently diverse nature, but it’s important to choose the right ones. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you…
Most US Law Enforcement Funds Are Going To Immigration & Border Two thirds of all federal law enforcement funding in the United States for fiscal year 2025 is going to immigration and border enforcement, according to a CATO Institute analysis of data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Together, immigration and border enforcement will receive more than…
Key Points Many states struggle to retain medical talent. Physician retention rates are higher than 75% in the best states, and lower than 40% in the worst. Low physician retention rates exacerbate existing doctor shortages and can lead to reduced health care outcomes. Do your finances need a check-up? Click here to talk to a…
Octopus Energy CEO Slams “Gaslighting” In UK Power Market Debate Via CityAM, Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson alleges that established energy companies are using “gaslighting” tactics and aggressive lobbying to maintain the current national electricity pricing model. Jackson advocates for zonal pricing, arguing it would save consumers at least £3.7 billion annually and align the…
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Ultra-high-yield dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for good reason. They provide a steady stream of passive income and offer a promising avenue for total return. Total return, is a comprehensive measure of…
EU’s Climate Leviathan: CO₂ Trading Scheme To Cripple German Drivers By 2027 Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Starting in 2027, a price shock at the gas station threatens drivers. The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS II) will be extended to include the transport and building sectors. Another wave of price increases is rolling in. And yes,…
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Cocoa Supply Crunch Shown In One Chart The chocolate industry is facing a new era of chronic shortages and record-high prices across cocoa beans, butter, powder, and paste, sparking structural supply disruptions across North America and Europe. At the heart of the crisis is West Africa, where countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon—responsible for 75% of…
Spain Sees 650% Surge In Residency Permits Through Family Ties Since 2020 Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, The number of immigrants living in Spain under family reunification permits has surged by more than 650 percent in the past five years, according to data from the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, obtained…
Russia’s Formal Recognition Of The Taliban Comes At A Crucial Time For The Broader Region Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan earlier this month. This development comes at a crucial time for the region: Trump wants to return US forces to Afghanistan’s Bagram…
Visualizing The State Of Freedom Around The World In 2024, 60 countries saw their freedom decline in a historic election year. Strikingly, 40% of countries and territories that held elections experienced targeted attacks on candidates amid heightened instability. Yet bright spots were seen in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Syria, driven by political reform. This graphic, via…
Older Adults Outnumber Children In More US States, Median Age Hits New High Authored by Mary Prenon via The Epoch Times, A new report from the Census Bureau indicates older adults now outnumber children in 11 states and almost half of the counties in the United States. The census data shows that the U.S. population…
Half Of Americans Who Think They’re “Middle Class” Really Aren’t: Pew The term “middle class” is widely used in American discourse, but few people can clearly define it or know if they truly belong to it, , according to Pew Research and Yahoo Finance. According to the Pew Research Center, just over half of U.S. households—51%…
Is Gen Z The Useful Idiot Generation A sizable proportion of young Americans lean heavily to the left, often with limited understanding of history, moral grounding, or the foundations of Western civilization. Whether it’s the result of leftist indoctrination on college campuses or the intellectual decay sparked by endless hours on social media, the effect is apparent:…
Oregon Faces Title IX Lawsuit Over Males In Girls’ High School Sports Authored by Scottie Barnes via The Epoch Times, A conservative nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit July 8 on behalf of three Oregon high school girls alleging that the state’s education and athletic authorities violated federal anti-discrimination protections by allowing biological males to compete…
Chelsea Clinton Mocked After Using Texas Flood Disaster To Promote Clinton Global Initiative X users were very skeptical Wednesday afternoon after Chelsea Clinton—currently a board member of the controversial Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)—announced that CGI members had been mobilized to flood-ravaged Kerr County, Texas. “Members of the @ClintonGlobal community are on the ground in Texas,…
‘American Hero’: Coast Guard Swimmer Praised For Saving 165 From Flood At Camp Mystic Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, A Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Scott Ruskan, is being hailed as a hero for helping to rescue more than 160 people at Camp Mystic during flash floods that ravaged central Texas over the…
NASA Eyes Deep Staff Cuts In Major Agency Overhaul Less than 24 hours after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to slash the bloated federal bureaucracy and gut agencies, Politico reports that thousands of senior-ranking NASA employees are set to exit in a massive restructuring. Politico cited internal documents showing that…
Patriot Missile Stockpile A Fraction Of What Pentagon Needs As Trump Arms Ukraine Via The Libertarian Institute The ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have depleted US stockpiles of missile interceptors. The Pentagon has just a quarter of the Patriot missiles it needs. According to the Guardian, “The United States only has about 25% of…
Philly Trash Standoff Ends As City’s Largest Municipal Union Reaches Tentative Agreement, Ending Strike After more than a week of stalled trash collection, closed libraries, and disrupted city services, the City of Philadelphia and its largest municipal union have reached a tentative agreement, bringing an end to a major strike that began July 1, according…
America Must Lead On Seafloor Mineral Development Authored by Alina Voss via RealClearEnergy, An untapped energy savior might just be sitting on the ocean floor. From AI to defense to clean energy, critical minerals remain pivotal to securing the United States’ competitive edge. Unfortunately, supply chains remain precariously dependent on foreign control, often from adversarial…
Why has hunger in America absolutely exploded during the past 4 years? And why are store closings in the United States on pace to set a brand new record high this year? A lot of people out there don’t want to admit that the U.S. economy has been crumbling for a long time. One recent…
