Monthly Archives: October, 2017

You’ve Never Seen a Market Like This

You know something in this market environment isn’t quite right when eight years into a bull market investors are still hanging on every word...

Hiccup or Warning Sign? Canada’s Retail Sales Struggle

Retail sales in Canada fell in August at the fastest month-over-month rate for purchases at food and beverage stores (see chart below) in almost...

Are your Part of the Market’s Most Crowded Trade?

The FT reports that investors are dumping money into technology stocks at the fastest pace since January.  No surprise there, as tech shares are...

Is China Subsidizing its Auto Industry to Electric Dominance?

In China electric vehicles are subsidized, but only those produced with batteries made by companies on a specially approved list of manufacturers. Only one...

How to Attract Amazon’s HQ2

If you’re a small business owner, then you probably can’t relate to the full court press from what seems like all of New England—and...

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NYC, Crypto, ESG, the Haves and the Have-Yachts

Do you feel like you’re sipping from a firehose?...

Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

Cargo theft in California is surging, with estimated losses...

Nuclear Surpasses Coal in U.S. Energy Mix for the First Time

The US Energy Information Administration reports that in 2024,...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

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Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that...

“One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Advances: Tax Cuts, Energy, and Border Security in Focus

The White House reports that President Trump’s landmark "One,...

Job Market Remains Strong

US job openings held steady at 7.8 million in...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...