$AKAM Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) is performing well, a look at the company’s YTD performance Vs the rest of the Computer & Technology sector tells us just how well and if it will it continue. AKAM had gained about 18.5% YTD as of Friday’s close. At the same time, Computer & Technology stocks have lost an […]
$RACE Deliveries of Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) SF90 Stradale begins later this year, and the Maranello Outfit has shared vision detailing the production process of this innovative hybrid Supercar. The SF90 Stradale comes to life through a combination of advanced robots and computers and very highly-skilled craftsmen. And at Ferrari humans play a much more significant role in […]
$FB Social Media and Smartphone use significantly affect the mental health of teenagers, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal Researchers pored over dozens of studies that implicated smartphone and social media use in the increase of “mental distress, self-injurious behavior and suicidality among youth.” In 1 US study, the […]
$RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) upgraded F12 is louder, faster and meaner, is it the ultimate expression of V12 performance. Overall, of the “modern” Ferraris, the F12 Berlinetta is Tops in my book. It is as sexy to look at, as its sounds are to hear, and joy to drive aggressively. It is refined when cruising around town and […]
$RACE Valtteri Bottas took victory in a fascinating 2019 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix Sunday as MercedesAMG wrapped up the constructors’ championship for a 6th year running. Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) claimed a 1-2 lockout on the grid in Sunday’s qualifying session, but Mr. Bottas jumped both Pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc at the start before the latter collided […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) signed new Performance bonus agreement for its Italian workforce, further investing in its employees Ferrari and the trade unions on 26 September signed a new Performance bonus agreement, which will be in force from Ys 2020 to 2023, in the context of the trade union relationships as normed by the Collective labour […]
$XAU, $SRM, $WMP, $CAGDF, $GOLD, $NEM Spot Gold hit new 6-year highs and is trading late Monday at $1,526.89 oz as I write this article. The precious Yellow metal has rallied in Y 2019 in part due to global economic concerns like the US-China trade dispute, record levels of negative-yielding debt globally and signs of […]
$DIA, $SPY, QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Recap: all 11 S&P 500 sectors finished in negative territory, with the financials (-1.4%), materials (-1.2%), and consumer staples (-1.2%) sectors losing over 1.0%. Stock investors who have been whipsawed for most of August can look forward to a reprieve in the next 2 weeks, a JPMorgan Chase & Co. […]
Genesis Motor America announces today it has awarded a grant in the amount of $250,000 to the Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami, Fl. Genesis, the luxury automobile brand, continues its commitment to create unparalleled experiences for its luxury owners and its passion to serve the community. Through the creation of its own non-profit, Genesis Motor […]
$XAU, $GLD, $GOLD, $NEM, $OPYGY, $KGC, $AUY, $MUY, $GFI, $ACMUY, $AEM FLASH: Gold gathered momentum Thursday driving the shares of gold miners higher across the board. Gold for delivery in August, the most active futures contract trading in New York, settled at $1,396.90 oz. Up nearly $50 oz, or 3.6% from Wednesday’s settlement and the […]
$RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Progress: Sebastian Vettel’s 2nd place in Monaco was The Scuderia’s best result in this season F1 campaign. But, they were the 3rd-fastest around the streets of Monaco, behind MercedesAMG and Red Bull Racing. This is way away from pre-season expectations of being title contenders. The Big Q: Do any of the upcoming […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) will announce its 1st hybrid supercar on 31 May. This is a Limited Edition product, and the 1st series production Ferrari to drive on low emissions and with outstanding performance. Ferrari has not revealed official performance figures, but experts are predicting almost 1000hp with the new GT. “I promise it will be […]
Our diet plays a major role in regulating our physical and mental energy and mood, which in turn affects your mental focus and attention. If you want to boost your mental focus, eating fatty fish has been proven to help. Fatty fish: Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in some nuts and plants, but fatty […]
$RACE The MercedesAMG team has set a new record of 4 consecutive 1-2’s at the start of a season. Just 1 point separates the Silver Arrow drivers Messrs Bottas and Hamilton in the drivers’ championship Super performances are good but a Key thing MercedesAMG does not want is a repeat of the 2016 Spanish Grand […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) will introduce a F1 engine upgrade at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix as part of its drive for increased performance. The Scuderia originally planned for its 1st power unit update of the season to come in Canada, but it has brought forward the development 2 raced ahead of schedule to Barcelona. Ferrari […]
$RACE FLASH: This article is about the most extreme interpretation of the LaFerrari’s architecture, Wild! In Y 2016 just after Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) introduced the FXX K, Enrico Galliera, Ferrari commercial director, explained the philosophy of the FXX K cars. In its talks with the TopGear, Mr. Galliera said: “Y’know, the philosophy of the company is […]
$RACE FLASH: Ferrari should not be worried about its Australia performance, as similar track conditions exist at a number of other street circuits on the calendar, but the performance in Bahrain should act as a much better barometer for how its season goes from here. The biggest shock for Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) and it fans worldwide […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 812 Superfast, the Optimized Road Car $RACE Ferrari: Refined, Essential, Never Excessive With its output boosted to 800 cv, 60 more than the F12berlinetta, the 812 Superfast is the most powerful and fastest road-going Ferrari ever built with the exception of the rear-engined special limited-series 12-cylinders. The 812 Superfast opens a new era […]
Tesla (NADAQ:TSLA) Now Taking Deposits on a ‘Cheaper’ M-3 $TSLA Tesla is introducing a lower-priced version of its M-3 sedan. The base price will be $45,000; it will cost about $35,000 in California after federal and state tax rebates for as long as they last The company has long promised the M-3 would be a […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) GTC4 Lusso T $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) announced the arrival of the new Ferrari GTC4Lusso T, the 1st 4-seater to be powered by a V8 engine, for a new Ferrari Grand Touring concept, the car is aimed at drivers wanting a car that is sporty and versatile, as well as perfect for driving daily. […]
It is Official, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to Build its FUV $RACE Ferrari (NYSE: RACE) made it official Tuesday, it is developing an FUV, a new model intended to appeal to its clienti who may want a the Maranello Outfit’s version of an SUV. The Big Q: Is Ferrari throwing away 70 years of hard-won exclusivity for a bottom-line […]
President Trump’s Approval Rate at 50% Fully 50% of likely US voters approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows. Another 49% disapprove of President Trump’s performance, according to Rasmussen’s polling. The latest figures include 35% who strongly approve of the way the President is performing and 40% […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) New Portofino Performs Beyond Expectations $RACE The new Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Portofino is a car that can be comfortably driven daily, with performance track, that looks good, as well. The Portofino is the replacement to the California T Ferrari’s all-time best-seller. Ferrari sold more than 11,000 in 10 years, and 70% of buyers were […]
Just the Smell of Coffee can Boost Brain Power Coffee is touted for its many health benefits, and now new research suggests you might not even need to drink coffee to reap some of its rewards. A US study finds that just the scent of roasting and brewing Java could help give people a cognitive […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is a High Performance ‘Machine’ $RACE Ferrari, the world’s Top automotive brand, is an iconic performance machine, and not just its Supercars. A look the financial performance shows exceptional performance, too. No car maker in the sluggish, low valation sector has data that apply to Ferrari. The Q-1 data showed strong earnings of […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Engineered Maserati Levante Trofeo Fastest SUV in the World $RACE, $FCAU Maserati unveiled the 2019 Levante Trofeo performance SUV Wednesday at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The Limited Edition Levante Trofeo is powered by 590 hp, twin-turbocharged Ferrari V8. According to Maserati, the Levante Trofeo can do 0-60 mph in 3.7 secs and reach […]
The Ferrari 488 Spider Is Gorgeous And Fast $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE)from the Golden Age were focused on front-engine V-12 power in a sexy body. But, then Enzo relented and let smaller engines come into the lineup typically V-8 and even V-6 transverse sideways-mounted mid-engined sports cars. I recall people saying anthing less than a V-12 […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) the Stock’s Performance $RACE The iconic Italian Supercar maker posted financial results on 1 February 2018, for Q-4 FY 2017, and for FY 2017). The Maranello, Italy-based company’s Quarterly total net revenues and adjusted diluted EPS grew 1% and 3% Y0Y, respectively. This morning, and based on Ferrari most recent new I decided […]
NFL Champion Quarterback Tom Brady Tells Us What He Eats New England Patriot Tom Brady eats a restrictive, plant-based diet that centers on “anti-inflammatory” foods and avoids some dietary staples nutritionists recommend. The Big Q: Is Mr Brady getting anything that helps his game and off-field performance? The Big A: Nutritionists are divided on The […]
Some Iconic Ferraris (NYSE:RACE) of the Marque’s 70-Year History $RACE This is Ferrari’s 70 anni celebration so we have put together a list of some of the marque’s iconic models. Brand Finance’s Chief Executive David Haigh said “Ferrari inspires more than just brand loyalty, more of a cultish, even quasi-religious devotion”. That is so true, I […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Stock: Looking at the Technical’s $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) based in Maranello, Italy, Ferrari N.V. has a market cap of nearly $21-B. Friday in New York it closed at 101.47 with the volume at 470,500/shares exchanged. Investors has seen a ROE (return of equity) of 104.40%. Performance YTD of 89.51%. Currently Ferrari, has an […]
President Trump Approval Jumps to 46% Monday President Donald Trump’s approval rating has ticked up 2 points to 46%, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports daily tracking poll. The President came in at 44% on Friday. Other results from the survey, according to Rasmussen: 53% disapprove of Trump’s performance. 30% strongly approve of his performance. 44% […]
Morningstar’s Fund Ratings are a Failure at Predicting Winners $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Those 5 Star ratings are meaningless predictors of future performance. Heffernan Capital Management does not buy or rely on any data published by Morningstar Morningstar Inc. a US publisher of mutual fund ratings that investors use to decide which investments to make, does […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Business Perplexes Wall Street $RACE Ferrari exists to build race cars 1st, road cars 2nd. Ferrari lives to race, not to make Wall Street money Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas thinks Ferrari needs to go electric to survive. Selling cars to survive so it can sell more cars is not what Ferrari is […]
Country Garden Holdings Company Limited (stock code: 2007.HK) on August 22 disclosed its financial results for the first half of 2017. For the first half, Country Garden recorded contracted sales of RMB288.91 billion, an increase of 131% year on year. Contracted gross floor area increased 106.3%, to 32.26 million square meters. Both indicators are historical […]
From Success to Super Success, Can You Do It? Success is an obsession, and a catalyst for failure Many people want it more than anything else, and they will sacrifice everything to have it, which is often the cost of getting there. Here is the problem. Sustaining success, and going beyond success to Super Success is […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) 812 SuperfastGT is the Most Powerful Road Model Ever $RACE The most powerful Ferrari ever produced is capable of launching itself from 0-62mph in less than 3 secs. The 812 SuperfastGT was shown off in Japan recently, boasting a 6.5 litre, 800bhp V12 engine capable of sprinting from 0-62mph in just 2.9 sec. […]
Ferrari: The 488 GTO, the Most Extreme Ferrari V8 Supercar $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) may build a faster, more powerful version of the 488 GTB called the 488 GTO, as it was recently reported that the Maranello outfit is building a “souped-up” version of the car to compete with the Porsche 911 GT2. The car will feature […]
Gold Now and Where Some Analysts See the Precious Yellow Metal Going $GLD Gold has just seen 2 months of lower pricing. That is normal for this time in the year for the metal. What that means is that the best part of the year, the Gold buying season is arriving. There are a number […]
Monday, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend Monday $RACE, $SPX, $SPY Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) will begin trading ex-dividend on Monday, 24 April . To qualify for a dividend check, investors must have owned Ferrari shares prior this Monday, which is the last day the company’s management will finalize its roster of shareholders to whom it will […]
Elon Musk Retrenching to Kill Industry Giants MBZ & BMW, Sure… $TSLA, $BMWYY, $DDAIF A bit over 1 year ago Elon Musk strode on to a stage to unveil his Tesla Model 3 ($35,000 ). The 5 seat EV accelerates as fast as the the best-selling luxury sport sedans in America the BMW 3 Series […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is Celebrating It’s 70th Anniversary $RACE On 12 March 1947, Enzo Ferrari started the 125 S, the 1st car badged with his name. That 1st drive on streets of Maranello marked the start of the iconic history of Ferrari sports and racing cars. Enzo’s small factory grew into one of the great “Made […]
Lamborghini Debuts the Huracán Performante at Geneva $VLKAY Monday night, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini, a unit of Volkswagen (OTCMKT:VLKAY) showed the latest Huracán variant, the Lamborghini Huracán Performante (HP). The Huracán Performante comes with more power, better Pirelli P Zero Corsa’s, a re-engineered suspension, and upgraded traction control over […]
Friday Update: Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:RACE) $RACE Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:RACE), has been doing very well since mid-year 2016. Ferrari N.V. has a total market cap of 11,404.88-B and has posted a price of 59.83 today, highlighting a change of +1.00%. The average volume stands at 454.26 for Ferrari N.V.. Performance: The performance week for Ferrari is […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Claim BOP Engine “Tamper” at Shanghai $RACE, $F Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has disputed the Balance of Performance in the GTE-Pro class ahead of Sunday’s 2nd to last round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in Shanghai. The pair of AF Corse Ferrari 488 GTEs, which topped the time charts in Friday’s Free Practice 2, […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is a Very Profitable Company $RACE Last October, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) was spun off from Fiat-Chryler (NYSE:FCAU), and the company is very profitable. On 8 July the stock closed at 41.25 and my Key indicators all turn Bullish, and I announced my 2016 Q-4 target at 56/share, Tuesday it hit 54.18 on the way […]
Manual Transmissions are in the History Books at Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) $RACE There was a time when gated manual transmissions aka “sticks” were synonymous with performance cars, no more at Ferrari. Ferrari is the latest automaker to retire the clutch pedal, a move that may seem like a gut punch to fans of stick shifts, […]
Paris Auto Show: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Says No Electric Cars $RACE Almost daily we see another major automotive brand announcing a battery-electric power initiative aka EV. But, not at Ferrari. The Italian Supercar maker is determined that there will be no silent surge of power in its near future, even as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, and BMW all […]
BMW’s New EV’s are Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Killers $TSLA Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: SLA) continues to struggle with production and with concerns about how it can fulfill (if ever) the orders for its Model 3. BMW has joined the other leading automobile manufactures to pressure Tesla’s market share and become the leader in electric car technology and […]
The Human Brain has 2 “Clocks” Affecting Sleep A new study reveals that both an internal “clock” and an internal “hourglass” affect how different parts of your brain respond to sleep deprivation, a new study shows. The Belgian researchers said these findings could eventually aid in the understanding of sleep disorders, and help people who […]
SuperCar Review, The McLaren 570S Damien Reid gets behind the wheel of the McLaren 570S and discovers a SuperCar ready to take on its competitors For those in the sports car game that have been watching McLaren take on the big Supercar makers over the past 6 years, things are about to get serious. McLaren’s […]
Extreme Heat in US Caused Many Preventable Deaths in 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that extreme heat causes 658 deaths in the US on average each year. This is more than those in tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and lightning combined. Many, if not all, of these deaths are preventable. Occupational Safety […]
Aston Martin Ties-up with Red Bull for a HyperSupercar Aston Martin and Red Bull are going all-out for their upcoming mid-engine HyperSupercar. The 2 companies have assembled a team of championship-winning F1 designer Adrian Newey and Aston Martin stylist Marek Reichman to build a car they hope will render the LaFerrari (NYSE:RACE) and McLaren P1 […]
Conquering the “Fear of Failure” on the Road to Success $F, $GM, $GOOGL, $IBM Browse any American business publication or website and you will find many publications on the value of making and learning from mistakes. The acceptance of failure is inherent in the American culture, a culture that celebrates the individual and each citizen’s […]