Author: insighter

    The S&P 500 (SPY) reached the 5000 milestone this week. I actually thought it might fall just short and in last weekend’s article speculated sentiment was getting “too bullish” just as seasonality shifted negative. Clearly, this wasn’t the case and the bullish technicals trumped my speculation. I still think we could get a correction in February, but perhaps I am overthinking things. There have been 14 higher weekly closes out of the last 15 which hasn’t happened for 52 years. If you add the fact the S&P 500 has gained 20% in those 15 weeks, it is the…

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  Twice-failed presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton spoke with MSNBC’s Alex Wagner about Joe Biden’s old age in light of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report. Special Counsel Robert Hur released a 345-page report on his investigation of Biden’s stolen SCIF-designated classified documents. Biden’s stolen classified documents were scattered all over the place in damaged cardboard boxes and unlocked drawers. The documents were easily accessible in Biden’s Delaware garage and basement den. Robert Hur found that Joe Biden “willfully retained” classified information, however, he decided not to charge him. Hur said there is evidence Biden retained classified notebooks, “knowing he was not…

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Alexander Stubb of National Coalition Party leads in run-off with 58.3 percent of votes counted, ministry data shows. Centre-right Alexander Stubb of the National Coalition Party leads in the run-off of Finland’s presidential election, with 52.7 percent support from ballots cast in advance, justice ministry data has shown. The liberal Green Party member Pekka Haavisto was behind him at 47.3 percent support, with 58.3 percent of the votes counted, the data showed. Finland is electing a new head of state who will also be responsible for its security and foreign policy. The winner is expected to be known by around…

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Life Screenshot YouTube : CBS News Commercial air travel has taken a confidence hit similar to what the cruise lines felt not long ago due to some alarming safety issues. Most recently, a door blew off an Alaska Airlines flight. While thankfully nobody lost their lives, the event has caught the attention of the public and Congress. What could be the cause of these recent safety lapses? Could it be a lapse in attention to detail, aging airframes, or an understaffed workforce? Unfortunately, none of those issues are the culprit, but instead, a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within…

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Superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and LeBron James are among the highest-paid athletes in the world at the moment. These legendary figures have honed their craft through years of arduous work. The mastery of their professions brings them fame, fortune and wealth as well. Sportico have recently released a list of the sports’ highest earners for 2023. The financial numbers are quite eye-watering. Apart from their astronomical wages, these athletes earn hefty sums through sponsorship deals as well. Footballers, Basketball superstars, Golfers, NFL superstars, and more were among 2023’s highest earners. In this listicle, we take a look at…

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  If you’re looking at the current seed funding climate and thinking it’s rough out there, you’re not alone. The last few years have been a roller coaster for startups. First came the uncertainty in the early days of the pandemic, then came the exuberance mid to late in the pandemic when cash flowed freely to startups of nearly every stripe. Seed funding sizes were up, and so were valuations. Today, things aren’t quite so copacetic. Money is tighter, and the hurdles for startups are higher. But for entrepreneurs early in their journey, that doesn’t mean it’s not a good…

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Ong-ad Nuseewor How should investors be thinking about the recent run higher in stocks? MoneyTalk’s Greg Bonnell discusses with Brad Simpson, Chief Wealth Strategist with TD Wealth. Transcript Greg Bonnell: Despite plenty of risks out there, the markets have climbed into record territory. But can that run continue? Joining us now to discuss is Brad Simpson, Chief Wealth Strategist at TD Wealth. Brad, great to have you back on the program. You’ve got a new quarterly report out. It’s called “The Great Wide Open.” You talk about investors being like pilots. They’re trying to gauge– look at all these gauges,…

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If you’ve ever hit ‘Croatia’ on a Google search, you’ll no doubt see a myriad of stunning pictures. It’s no surprise; we’re talking about an amazingly beautiful country here, and it’s somewhere people flock to during the summer months in particular. But, what if you’re thinking about staying there long-term? The good news is there are many pros of living in Croatia. Having lived in Croatia for several months, I know just how chilled out the pace of life can be. It’s a very welcome break from hustle and bustle, and the beautiful beaches never hurt either. But, of course,…

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