Not everyone can rise to level of a pro, but that does not mean that you cannot train like a pro, to achieve your personal best. You too can get the best from your body and exercise routines with these training tips that are recommended and practiced by the pros themselves. They are as follows: […]
The Florida medical marijuana mess continues, a Nebraska medical marijuana initiative has submitted proposed language, and more. Florida Second Florida Bill to End Ban on Smoking Medical Marijuana Filed. State Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) has filed SB 182, which would end the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana. A similar bill, SB 372, was filed earlier […]
$RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) flagship Supercar, the 812 Superfast went flat out at the Nurburgring while the timer recorded the run. A pro-racing driver was charged with making sure the 812 went as fast as possible on the unforgiving track. This led to a very exciting video, shot from the cockpit, which gives you an almost POV perspective. […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: The ‘easy money’ is coming off of Q-4 Sell-off January produced returns worthy of an entire year. Russell 2000 +11.7% YTD NAS Comp +10.0% YTD S&P 500 +8.0% YTD DJIA +7.6% YTD So, if you were in cash at year end, got the buy signal on 26 December then […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: The ‘smart money’ is still refusing to chase the US stock market rally. While US stocks kept moving North posting their best January in 30 years, hedge funds managers aka smart money, held their cautious stance, trimming Longs while boosting Bearish bets along the way. At the start of […]
The Fed’s interest rate increase in December tipped monetary policy into a restrictive setting that may be pushing the economy farther from one of the Fed’s Key goals, James Bullard, President of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, said last week. Mr. Bullard, in remarks to reporters after an appearance at St. Cloud State University […]
Early Sunday, Congressional talks to avert a 2nd government shutdown over border Wall funding broke down. Republicans and Democrats have stopped communicating for now. Talks were suspended over the issue of detention beds, but there are hopes negotiators will come back to the table soon. Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House Chief of Staff, said […]
UK PM Theresa May is seeking more time to renegotiate her BREXIT deal as Parliament threatens to take control over the process to stop the UK opting out of the EU with no agreement in place. The PM wrote a conciliatory letter to opposition Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn, after he proposed setting her a new […]
$TWX, $FOX, $LGF, $DIS, $CMCSA Liam Neeson’s ‘Cold Pursuit‘ took in $10.8-M and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part failed to wow audiences with only $35-M from 4,303 theaters. Warner Bros. expected the family-friendly sequel to click together $50 to 55-M in its NA launch. But a bad case of franchise fatigue set in on […]
FLASH: A recent study is the 1st to separately evaluate diet and exercise, and the effect they have on cognitive ability, finding those who improved their diet and continuously walked or cycled for 30 mins 3X a week reversed signs of brain aging. According to a survey by AARP, 93% of Americans believe maintaining brain health […]
The world’s Top diamond producer by output, Alrosa, (MCX:ALRS) has unearthed a rough diamond weighing nearly 200 carats from its Udachnaya pipe, its largest find in more than 2 years. The 191.46-carat stone, which is white with a slight yellowish tinge, measures 40 mm by 31 mm by 20 mm. It was found earlier this month at the processing […]
For a weekend of epic scenery, fresh mountain air and Michelin star dining, head to the stunning ranges of northeastern Italy San Cassiano A travel tip for the Dolomites: You do not want to be the driver, negotiating steep hairpin turns and bands of Italian cyclists pedalling through dangerously narrow mountain passes. You want to […]
$RACE, $MO Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) sponsor Philip Morris (NYSE:MO) is adamant its Mission Winnow initiative fully complies with tobacco advertising laws, despite an investigation being launched in Australia over the issue. Mission Winnow’s sponsorship of Ferrari was launched at last year’s Japanese GP, and represents a new scientific and technological push from Philip Morris in a […]
Congressional negotiators are working this weekend of talks on a security plan that includes barrier on the Us-Mexican border, hoping to complete a deal to avert another government shutdown that is acceptable to President Trump. Saturday afternoon, President Trump Tweeted that if Democrats did not give him all The Wall money he is demanded, he […]
A French yellow vest protester’s hand was ripped apart Saturday during violent clashes in Paris as demonstrators tried to storm the French National Assembly in a 13th week runnning of unrest. Police said the injured protester lost 4 fingers as police swooped in to stop protesters from breaching the parliament’s exterior. Police could not confirm […]
$SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX A Bull Market is the condition of a financial market in securities or other assets, in which prices are rising or are expected to continue to rise. The term “Bull Market” is most often used to refer to the stock market, but can be applied to anything that is traded, such as bonds, real estate, currencies […]
French President Emmanuel Macron, 40 anni, appears to be clawing back support as he works to quell the yellow vest protest movement with a national political debate. Recent polls by Ifop, BVA and Harris Interactive institutes show Macron’s approval ratings rising – from 23 to 31% in December to 31 to 35% now. But President […]
$TSLA FLASH: All Rentier Businesses Fail Exclusive Reuters: When Tesla Inc announced last month a second round of job cuts to rein in costs, one crucial department was particularly badly hit. The automaker more than halved the division that delivers its electric vehicles to North American customers, 2 of the laid-off workers said. Some 150 […]
$SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: Investor get excited by higher prices for financial assets. If prices of stocks 2X, it is likely that investors will want them more, and the more they go up, the more investors tend to want them, this is known as “fear or missing out,” or FOMO. So, that is why […]
The ‘bright burning’ progressive rising-starlet Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, (D-NY) is being dubbed the future of the party, if that comes to pass the Democrats are in big trouble. In remarks on TV Thursday afternoon, Joseph Lieberman, a former Democrat who was the party’s Vice Presidential nominee in Y 2000 before turning Independent said the party must […]
Progressive Dem Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) call for a proposed “Green New Deal” to protect the environment “seems pointless,” Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley said Friday. “It is quite rich for Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to point out the fact that we need to ruin our economy and stop all air travel and stop all cars in […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said Friday afternoon that the central bank is debating whether QE (quantitative easing) should be reserved for emergencies or used more readily. Market turned; S&P 500 NAS Comp and RUTX finished in the Green, DJIA off a bit. The S&P 500 utilities sector […]
$CBMG, $CTSH, $CMI, $HUM, $SPPI, $SAVE, $SU, $DIS Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Friday as follows: Cellular Biomedicine Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CBMG) was […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT Gold SteadyUSD SteadyCrude Oil DownStocks Off In Asia Notes: China closed all week for the Lunar New Year Thursday, the EC sharply cut its forecasts for euro zone economic growth due to global trade tensions and a numberof domestic challenges. Messrs. Mnuchin and Lighthizer are expected to kick off another round of trade talks in Beijing next week […]
Thailand’s royalty made an unprecedented move into politics Friday when the sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn was declared as a Prime Ministerial candidate for the 24 March elections, registration papers showed. The nomination of Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, 67 anni, the elder sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, promised to upend Thailand’s politics because it […]
Long weekends can be used for so much more than vegging out and marathon TV. A long weekend is the perfect time to go on an adventure. Taking a road trip is a great way to get to know the place where you live, and see sights you may not have ever seen. Here are […]
The measure of US consumer sentiment improved for the 1st time in 5 weeks as political tension in Washington eased after the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. The Consumer Comfort Index rose to 58.2 last week from 57.4, according to a report Thursday. A measure of ratings about personal finances climbed to a […]
FLASH: Socialist Ideas are Crazy! The White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow praised President Trump’s comments on socialism during his State of the Union address, saying America should remain a “nation of entrepreneurs who thrive from freedom and growth.” Mr. Kudlow blasted “these crazy anti-growth, anti-incentive, anti-business, anti-reward policies coming out of the opposition party.” […]
FLASH: Chocolate is not only a delight, but a true friend of our health. It may seem too good to be true, but eating chocolate is beneficial to your health as I have written in this column many times before. There is, however, a Key caveat: It needs to be prepared the right way. That’s […]
The choice of Vietnam as the venue for a 2nd US-NKorea Summit this month shows the possibility of moving beyond conflict and division toward a thriving partnership, the US State Department said Thursday. State Department spokesman Robert Palladino told a news briefing that US Special Representative for NKorea Stephen Biegun was in Pyongyang to prepare […]
$DIA. $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Wall Street stocks declined Thursday on concerns that the United States and China would not be able to reach a trade deal, thus increasing concerns about slowing global economic growth. President Trump said he did not plan to meet with Chinese President Xi before the 1 March deadline set by […]
$ASIX, $CHD, $EA, $XOM, $IT, $NDAQ, $NTYCB, $NCLH Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Thursday as follows: AdvanSix Inc. (NASDAQ:ASIX) was downgraded to […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT Gold OffUSD UpCrude Oil DownStocks Up In Asia Note: China closed all week for the Lunar New Year The Cboe Volatility (VIX) Index, Wall Street’s so-called “fear gauge,” dropped to 15.60, its lowest level in 4 months, Monday. Gold: Gold fell to a more than 1-week low Thursday, pressured by a stronger USD, but worries over slowing global […]
$RACE Last week, the Ferrari Monza SP2 was named the Most Beautiful Supercar of 2018 by a panel of expert judges at the 34th Paris Festival Automobile International. This prestigious award was presented at a ceremony at the city’s Hotel National des Invalides attended by over 600 guests, including many leading exponents of the automotive and journalism […]
Hitting the road is a time-honored tradition worldwide. So, whether you hate flying, or just like to experience a new destination from the front-seat of your car, road trips are often the best way to explore the world. So, get in start’er up, roll down the windows, turn on your favorite playlist and motor down […]
The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said again Wednesday the US economy remains in a “good place” and has proved resilient so far to shocks like the British decision to leave the European Union. “The US economy is now in a good place,” with low unemployment and inflation near the Fed’s 2% target, Chairman Powell […]
FLASH: “If Marijuana is a pain reliever so is Jack Daniels and Budweiser” Chronic pain is the #1 reason people give when they enroll in state-approved medical marijuana programs. That is followed by stiffness from multiple sclerosis and chemotherapy-related nausea, according to an analysis of 15 states published this week in the journal Health Affairs. […]
Wednesday, a new study revealed that men who smoke marijuana may have higher sperm counts than those who do not use the drug, according the Human Reproduction journal. This is surprising The researchers said the findings are not in line with previous studies, which have indicated that marijuana can have a harmful effect on men’s testicular function. […]
$RACE Investors in Ferrari’s stock (NYSE:RACE) saw new options begin trading on 4 February, for the September 20th expiration. A Key input that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 225 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a possible opportunity for sellers of […]
FLASH: Speaker Pelosi (D:CA) Seeks Deal as Wall Deadline Nears Pesident Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struck starkly different tones in their border security standoff Wednesday, as President Trump planned a rally in a Texas border city he says exemplifies the need for a Wall and Mrs. Pelosi said she’d back any bi-partisan deal […]
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing to delay the 2nd Parliament vote on her BREXIT deal until the end of February, it was reported late Wednesday. The PM’s whip, indicated at a cabinet meeting Tuesday that the vote would not be held next week as expected because Mrs. May will not have renegotiated her […]
FLASH: President Trump’s Trade Policy Working $USD, $USO The US trade deficit fell for the 1st time in 6 months in November amid declines in imports leading economists to boost their economic growth estimates for the for Q-4 Y 2018. The consumer goods-led drop in imports reported by the Commerce Department on Wednesday would normally raise concerns […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: Next Move May Be Rate Cut and Fed Chairman Powell May Be Invited Back to White House Again Former Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen said the FOMC must rely on incoming economic data to determine if its next policy move will be up or down, while likening the current moment […]
$GOOGL, $APO, $WTR, $BKNG, $BOX, $CI, $WCN, $WM Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Wednesday as follows: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL): Wedbush reiterated it as Outperform […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT Gold SteadyUSD FirmCrude Oil UpStocks Subdued In Asia Note: China closed all week for the Lunar New Year The Cboe Volatility (VIX) Index, Wall Street’s so-called “fear gauge,” dropped to 15.60, its lowest level in 4 months, Monday. Gold: Gold prices held firm Wednesday after US President Trump, in his State of the Union speech, vowed to build […]
President Trump vowed during his State of the Union address Tuesday night that “America will never be a socialist country,” in an apparent rebuke to self-described Democratic socialist Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that drew loud cheers and a standing ovation from Republicans in the House chamber, as well as supportive applause from House Speaker […]
When we take the train, we see landscapes and history not experienced by plane or car. Climb aboard a luxury railcar and get a front-row seat to witness breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. Roll through the unspoiled wilds of Scotland or set eyes on storybook villages in Switzerland. Sit back and relax as we […]
Loneliness is a significant problem in the United States but is not an epidemic, according to a new study. The American Enterprise Institute released its “Survey on Community and Society” and found the loneliness epidemic that some have claimed exists in America is overblown. “Loneliness is a significant problem in America, but it may not […]
$RACE These 2 LE Super Cars are Ferrari’s most powerful road cars of all time. Sight and Sound! When Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) took the wraps off of its retro SP1 and SP2 Monza Limited Edition cars aficionados cheered. They are unlike anything we have seen since Mercedes released its SLR McLaren Sterling Moss. The SP1 and SP2 are the 1st vehicles […]
The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, forecasts that retail sales should grow between 3.8 and 4.4% to more than $3.8-T this year as shoppers remain in the mood to spend in a strong US economy and job market. The forecast, released Tuesday, is in line with the 4.6% gain the group preliminarily estimated […]
Tuesday, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said on TV that the White House may seem chaotic to some, but it is running like “a 5-Star restaurant.” Governor Huckabee responded to a comment from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who said that “chaos and incompetence” keeps The Trump Administration from fulfilling its responsibilities. “This is […]
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating hit 48% in his job performance in the latest poll from Rasmussen Reports. Rasmussen’s daily Presidential Tracking Poll of likely US voters shows President Trump’s approval rising: 48% approve of President Trump’s performance; 51% disapprove. 36% strongly approve of President Trump; 42% strongly disapprove. 45% approved of President Trump on […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX President Trump will enjoy the backdrop of a solid economy as he delivers his 2nd State of the Union address Tuesday evening. The President will point to the latest signs of US economic strength: Friday’s jobs report showed that employers added the most jobs in January in nearly a year. […]
$COP, $JKS, $NEP, $THO, $WETF, $YELP Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Tuesday as follows: ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) was raised to Buy from Neutral […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT Gold UpUSD FirmCrude Oil UpStocks Higher In Asia Note: China closed all week for the Lunar New Year The Cboe Volatility (VIX) Index, Wall Street’s so-called “fear gauge,” dropped to 15.60, its lowest level in 4 months, Monday. $VXX Gold: Gold rose Tuesday in thin trading as investors made purchases after prices touched 1-week lows Monday, but improved […]
In over 70 years, the Wizard of Oz’s basic message still resonates, it is the ability to overcome challenges rests within each of us as a person. Below are a few tips to help open up Courage, Brains and Heart, as follows: Turn the brain switch to positive. Psychologists call it “the negativity bias,” the way […]
Entrepreneurship may seem like a young person’s game, not True! When we are young, in the US we have the freedom to fail and more time to recover from unsuccessful ventures. But, as we grow older, many tend to become more risk averse. Now, though, there are several reasons people can/should consider starting a small […]
A young boy who the White House says has been bullied because his last name is Trump will attend the State of the Union as President Donald Trump and 1st Lady Melania Trump’s guest. “Unfortunately, Joshua has been bullied in school due to his last name,” a White House release said of 6th-grader Joshua Trump, of Wilmington, […]
Monday, President Trump summoned Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to the White House for dinner to discuss recent economic developments and the overall outlook. The Fed is being tight lipped about the ongoing monetary policy discussions with President Trump. Chairman Powell’s comments were “consistent with his remarks at his press conference of last week,” the Fed […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) plans to increase its F1 budget this season in a move to end the championship win drought, in a move that emphasizes its brand’s Grand Prix success. The iconic Italian supercar manufacturer has not won a title since its constructors’ championship success in Y 2008, and Kimi Raikkonen claiming its last drivers’ […]
Democratic proposals like those from Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez targeting the wealthy do not make sense, just ask New York’s Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo. “I see the Democrats pursue really economically illiterate proposals just because they think they sound good politically,” said Kevin Hassett, an economic advisor to President Trump. Mr. […]
Over tax the rich, and the rich leave. New York collected $2.3-B less income-tax revenue than predicted for December and January, a development that Governor Andrew Cuomo blamed on wealthy residents leaving for 2nd homes in Florida and other states that received more favorable treatment in the tax law enacted by President Donald Trump and […]
Demand for loans softened among US businesses and households in Q-4 of Y 2018, while banks tightened lending standards for commercial real estate, according to a survey of bank officers that gave worrisome signs for the economic outlook. The Fed Monday released its Quarterly survey of senior loan officers. The survey also showed banks had […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Monday, new money came in and Wall Street gained with all 3 major indexes closing near session highs. Continuing optimism abounds on the prospects for US-China trade relations propelled technology shares. The S&P 500 index and the NAS Comp both closed above their 100-Day MA’s for the 1st time since […]
$BABA, $TACO, $DIN, $FB, $NOC, $RTN, $X Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Monday as follows: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:BABA) was reiterated […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Earnings Monday This week more earnings, while the economic data slows a bit. Good breaks higher that held for the indices and many stocks within. The Key will be if new money comes in to extend the rally. Semi’s are back in leadership, this is a huge Northside indicator. China […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT Gold OffUSD FirmCrude Oil UpStocks Steady In Asia Note: China closed all week for the Lunar New Year Gold: Gold prices slipped Monday as risk aversion waned amid some signs of progress in US-China trade talks, while a firm USD kept bullion under pressure. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $1,313.01 oz by 0552 GMT US […]
$CMCSA, $DIS, $SNE, $TWX, $FOX The Super Bowl is always a challenge for the domestic box office, but this year was blown out. Domestic ticket sales for the frame fell to an estimated $68-70-M the worst showing for Super Bowl weekend in 19 years, and among the top 20 slowest weekends for any time of […]
Dream holidays often seem elusive, and can never be a reality. But, your next trip might not be as expensive as you think, as many exotic destinations are actually affordable when you look into the details. Even flights can be less expensive than you imagined. Below are a few destinations that you may not have […]
$RACE Last month, shares of the iconic Italian luxury sports-and-racing-car maker Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) rose according to the pattern that set up at the end of December, aka a Key reversal. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, Ferrari’s shares rose just over 27% in January far outpacing the S&P 500 Index’s 7.87% gainer. Some of that increase was […]
Extremely cold temperatures are deadly in many areas of the Northeast and Midwest areas of the US, as it is experiencing the worst deep freeze in decades. In this conditions our bodies works overtime, and Winter can wreak havoc with the immune system as people struggle with extreme weather, lack of Sunshine and more cases […]
The Fed’s decision to stop raising interest rates puts a “fundamentally healthy” US economy on track to further growth, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari indicated Sunday. “I think we still have room to run in the US economy,” Mr. Kashkari said at a town hall at a church in Long Lake, Minnesota. “The […]
The 2nd in a wave of powerful storms is hammering California Saturday, shutting Key highways after water and mud rushed into lanes from bare hillsides in wildfire burn areas where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders. Flash flood warnings were issued for huge swaths of Southern California and forecasters said the system brought more […]
Stephen Biegun, the US special representative for NKorea, arrived in SKorea Sunday for working-level talks on a proposed 2nd Summit between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un. Mr. Biegun plans to meet his NKorean counterpart Kim Hyok Chol to discuss the agenda and other issues ahead of the Summit slated for later this […]
President Trump enjoys watching football, but he would not steer his son Barron, a soccer enthusiast, to the sport because of safety concerns, adding soccer in America is “moving forward rapidly.” “A lot of people, including me, thought soccer would probably never make it in this country, but it really is moving forward rapidly,” President Trump […]
$RACE The power unit of Ferrari’s new F1 car was recently fired up for the 1st time at the Maranello Outfit’s HQ, overseen by new team principal Mattia Binotto. The new F1 car, codenamed 670, is just a bare chassis now, with its bodywork and aerodynamic elements in development or build ahead of its 15 February […]
British officials have revived Cold War emergency plans to relocate the royal family should there be riots in London if Britain suffers a disruptive departure from the EU next month. “These emergency evacuation plans have been in existence since the Cold War, but have now been re-purposed in the event of civil disorder following a […]
Here is a list of US ski resorts that are off the beaten path and not spartan. Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington Less than 2 hours from Seatac International Airport, Crystal Mountain Resort offers accessible affordability, with daily lift tickets as low as $47. Moguls are a mainstay of advanced runs here on the flanks of Mt. Rainier, but the […]
A healthy diet means Organic fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and the fated pig (bacon) Scientists have looked more than 1,000 raw foods to reveal their nutritional value and discovered that rendered pork fat, aka lard, made the Top 10. The research disclosed that 3.5oz of pork fat contains 632 kilocalories, and is a good source […]
$SPY, $VXX Financial market volatility indicates that this leg of rally is setting up to extend. As, for now the beast has been tamed. Over the last month + 3 trading days in which implied swings for the S&P 500 Index exceeded those for emerging markets stocks, the relationship has snapped to the norm. And […]
Bone-chilling cold that paralyzed a chunk of the US this week and killed at least 18 people eased Friday as the Arctic air mass retreated ahead of a warmer-than-normal weekend in areas of the Midwest and Northeast. In Chicago, where the temp dipped as low as -22F (-30C) this week, temperatures of 22F (-5.5C) by […]
France’s ‘yellow vest’ protesters are taking to the streets to keep pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron’s government, for the 12th weekend running of demonstrations. Multiple protests are planned Saturday in Paris and other cities to denounce Mr. Macron’s economic policies, seen by critics as favoring the rich. This week, demonstrators in the French capital […]
The US plains and MidWest is seeing freezing weather in epic proportions. It is hard to find charm in extremes of any kind, but Winter has a way of visually transforming places into amazing new landscapes. So, in this frame we found some places on Earth that are at their best when in iced and covered with […]
Always Breathe Through Your Nose The most basic of all breathing techniques is to make sure you always breathing through your nose. Mouth breathing tends to promote hyperventilation, which actually decreases tissue oxygenation. Mouth breathing also results in diminished levels of CO2 in the body and a decreased ability to filter toxic pollutants from the […]
$RACE 3X Le Mans 24 Hours class winner Risi Competizione is planning to return to the French endurance race this year. I learned Friday, that the Houston, Texas-based Ferrari team has filed an entry for the race under its own name for the 1st time since Y 2017. Risi is hoping to be on the […]
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ President James Bullard applauded the shift away from its policy of raising interest rates, saying that should help to ensure a solid US economy for the next 2 years. “I think it set us up for a very good couple of years here,” Mr. Bullard said in a TV […]
President Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union speech. His topic is “choosing greatness.” White House officials say President Trump is not expected to dwell on the 15 February deadline for a budget deal for The Wall. Instead, President Trump is expected to strike a unifying tone and focus on areas of […]
US President Trump is optimistic about the prospect of a trade deal with the Chinese after the “good vibe” of negotiations this week, a top White House adviser said Friday. “The talks on Wednesday and Thursday in general had what I call a good vibe,” White House National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow said Friday in […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX The US Jobs Report for January provided reminder that US labor market remained strong despite growth worries, market volatility, and partial government shutdown. Plus, January ISM Manufacturing Index up higher than expected at 56.6 (consensus 53.6), business is good too. Foxconn Technology Group (2454:TW) said Friday that after its Chairman […]
$BA, $FB, $FBC, $HP, $ICPT, $TIF, $UMBF Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Friday as follows: Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) surged after earnings, with […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT Gold OffUSD EasedCrude Oil SteadyStocks Up In Asia Gold: Gold fell Friday as investors sought riskier assets on optimism the United States and China ill reach a trade deal, although a pause in US interest rate hikes kept bullion on track for a 2nd weekly increase. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $1,316.95 oz at 0719 GMT. Prices […]
Instead of going with the crowds plan your travel this year with ecological/historical importance in mind. There are places in peril now that can still be enjoyed now, while actually helping the cause through proper booking and travel practices. Travel with good intent, with purposeful in choices, and believing these precious places on our planet […]
The classic Greek and Roman Myths are fanciful stories. But, the problem with diet and fitness myths is that they get passed around and even appear in print and on the Internet, and people start to accept them as truth. And nothing can get in the way of your weight loss and fitness goals more […]
In January, Australia sweltered through its hottest month on record, and the Summer of extremes continues with wildfires razing the drought-parched south while expanses of the tropical north are flooded. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology Friday confirmed the record heat during January as parts of the northern hemisphere have recently experienced record cold. Australia’s scorching start […]
A once senior NKorean official was reportedly banished to a labor camp after Chairman Kim Jong Un accused him of “breaching doctrine” in a proposal for US-NKorean talks. Han Song Ryol, once the North Korean vice foreign minister, was sent to a “re-education camp” after he was removed from his position last year, a SKorean […]
$RACE The Maranello Outfit has begun customer deliveries for the 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari, the very-limited edition having completed its pre-delivery testing at the company’s track. Pictured above is an example of the 488 Pista PF that is now in the hands of its owner. Remember, that he Piloti Ferrari is only offered to those […]
$GLD The rise in gold purchases by central banks to the highest since Y 1967 helped push global demand for the metal up 4% last year, the World Gold Council (WGC) said Thursday. The world consumed 4,345.1 tonnes of gold in Y 2018, up from 4,159.9 tonnes in Y 2017, the WGC said in its […]
$GLD Venezuela will sell 15 tonnes of gold from its central bank to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in coming days in return for Euros in cash in an effort by the troubled OPEC member to stay solvent. The sale this year of gold reserves that back the Bolivar began with a shipment on 26 […]
Thursday, President Donald Trump blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), and his fellow Democrats for “being weak and passive with Iran.” “Schumer and the Democrats are big fans of being weak and passive with Iran,” President Trump tweeted Thursday morning. “They have no clue as to the danger they would be inflicting on our Country. Iran […]
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday pushing those who receive federal funds to “Buy American.” The aim is to boost US manufacturing across the board. Peter Navarro, director of the White House National Trade Council, told reporters during a telephone briefing the policies are helping workers who “are blue collar, Trump people.” Later he […]