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Higher Corporate Profit Margins Aren't Causing Inflation
Article By:
Mises Institute
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:40 AM EDT
It is hard to ignore the headlines about US corporate profits stabilizing at their highest level in decades. This has provided plenty of ammunition for populist commentators and politicians who blame corporate greed for the sharp increase in prices.
A Rising Tide Of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings
Article By:
Ironman
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 7:29 AM EDT
Bankruptcies are on the rise in the U.S. but the big, unanswered questions are when will the current rising tide of commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcies peak before beginning to recede, and how high will the number of filings get before it does?
This Consolidating Industry Creates Huge Incomes For Investors
Article By:
Tim Plaehn
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Monday, May 29, 2023 9:03 AM EDT
There is a business sector in which the number of publicly traded companies has shrunk by two-thirds over the past decade. This sector provides absolutely essential services to keep the economy running.
Cardano Has A Meme Coin Now, And It’s Up 425% Over Two Weeks
Article By:
The Tokenist
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Monday, May 29, 2023 8:26 AM EDT
Earlier this month, the first-ever meme coin launched on the Cardano chain, called Snek. Immediately after the launch, Snek saw significant interest from the Cardano community and surged over 425% in just two weeks.
Chevron’s Financial Discipline
Article By:
Robert Rapier
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Monday, May 29, 2023 7:02 AM EDT
On May 22, 2023, Chevron announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with PDC Energy, Inc. Chevron will acquire all of the outstanding shares of PDC in an all-stock transaction valued at $6.3 billion, or $72 per share.
Are Cryptocurrencies Securities?
Article By:
Chris Skinner
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Monday, May 29, 2023 5:55 AM EDT
There is a huge debate around whether cryptocurrencies are securities or not. Should they be regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission or not? This has come to a head recently, as the SEC decided to tackle Ripple and Coinbase as deviants.
How AI And Other Technologies Are Already Disrupting The Workplace
Article By:
The Conversation
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Sunday, May 28, 2023 10:30 AM EDT
Artificial intelligence is often cast as wreaking havoc and destroying jobs in reports about its growing use by companies. The recent coverage of telecom group BT’s plans to reduce its number of employees is a case in point.
In this article: BT
Forex And Cryptocurrency Forecast For May 29 – June 2
Article By:
Roman Butko
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Sunday, May 28, 2023 7:24 AM EDT
The United States government has been living with a debt that has already exceeded $31 trillion. If Congress does not raise its permissible limit by June 1, the U.S. will declare default. However, the actual date vary slightly from June 1.
SIC Mix
Article By:
John Mauldin
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Sunday, May 28, 2023 3:44 AM EDT
Business media is famous for propagating buzzwords and phrases, especially if they produce more clicks. The latest is Artificial Intelligence. It’s everywhere and is now a fixture in earnings calls, too.
French Business Climate Decline Shows Warning Signals Ahead
Article By:
ING Economics
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Thursday, May 25, 2023 5:11 AM EDT
France's business climate has deteriorated to its lowest level in over two years, signaling a clear turning point and an expected slowdown in the second quarter. Inflationary pressures are moderating substantially.
In this article: EWQ
A Challenging Year Ahead For Dutch Hospitality
Article By:
ING Economics
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023 6:20 PM EDT
Spending per restaurant visit is on the rise in the Netherlands, despite subdued consumer confidence. We still think there's reason to remain cautious as hotel and restaurant entrepreneurs in the Netherlands battle against high and staff shortages.
In this article: EZU
ESG: Complex In A Vague Sort Of Way
Article By:
AllAboutAlpha
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 5:13 PM EDT
Here in the US, "green" and "anti-woke" politicians battle it out over public pension investments, while three-fourths of pension participants can't say what "ESG" is supposed to stand for.
More Thoughts On Oneok And Magellan
Article By:
Simon Lack
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 7:18 AM EDT
Wall Street analysts are predisposed to be supportive of management’s M&A activities. Hence the response of sell-side analysts to Oneok’s proposed acquisition of Magellan Midstream is one of mild surprise that stops short of overt criticism.