Thursday, President Trump said that China was not living up to promises it made on buying agricultural products from American farmers as the world’s 2 largest economies work to resolve a trade dispute. “Mexico is doing great at the Border, but China is letting us down in that they have not been buying the agricultural […]
FLASH: President Trump declared the US is “winning” the trade war a day after reaching a truce with Chinese President Xi. On a visit to SKorea following the G-20 Summit in Japan, President Trump said at a news conference that the Federal Reserve “has not been of help to us at all” in his trade […]
President Trump has shaken the world trade order by imposing unilateral tariffs to combat what he calls unfair trade practices by the EU, Canada, Mexico, China and other major trading partners of the US. US GLOBAL TARIFFS – 25% tariffs on imported steel and 10% tariffs on imported aluminum, imposed on 23 March 2018 on […]
FLASH: Blacks and Latinos hesitate to join marijuana industry As marijuana becomes legal in more parts of the country, employers are finding a significant lack of participation from demographics who say they may have been (were) unfairly targeted by police during the war on drugs. Studies suggest Blacks and Latinos are at least 4X as […]
$AAPL FLASH: Apple gambling on new products to ‘Blow fans away” Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook said he has ‘never been more optimistic’ about where the company is today and where it’s heading. In a pep talk to investors. CEO Cook said the iPhone maker is “planting seeds” and “rolling the dice” on future products […]
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 […]
$RACE The Big Q: Can Ferrari really rally back to $153/share and higher? The Big A: Shares of Ferrari are participating in this rally and racing higher since bottoming at 93.85 on 27 December and reversing. The shares gaped up on the open and finished at 111.19 on Wednesday, 9 January in NY, or 2.40% […]
A Successful Regulated Market Growing Up Around Cannabis $AMZN, $TAP, $NKE, $TLRY, $CGC, $STZ Michigan’s vote Tuesday to become the 10th US state where the recreational use of cannabis is legal is adding more momentum to a trend that some investors say is inevitable: that marijuana will become legal nationwide within the next 5 years. […]
Pet Alert: Legalized Marijuana Can Mean Death to Your Dog Classic signs of poisoning include glassy eyes, a dazed expression, slow response times, loss of coordination and dribbling urine; the more THC the dog ingests, the more severe the symptoms, Marijuana for humans contains much more THC than pets can safely consume; CBD oil for […]
The Trump Effect: Americans Working, Higher Wages, Booming Manufacturing The Trump Effect has Made America Great Again, and Is Keeping America Great! The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a near 49-year low last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength, which continues to underpin economic growth. The labor market, which is […]
President Trump Imposed Tariffs on Chinese Goods $AAPL, $FIT Monday after the stock market closed, USPresident Trump President Donald Trump said he will impose 10% tariffs on about $200-B worth of Chinese imports, but he spared smart watches from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Fitbit Inc (NYSE:FIT) and other consumer products such as bicycle helmets and baby car […]
President Trump to Apple, “Start building new plants now. Exciting! $AAPL Yes, some Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) products may become more expensive if The Trump Administration imposes “massive” additional tariffs on Chinese-made goods, but President Trump says the tech company can fix the problem by moving production to the US. “Start building new plants now. Exciting!” President […]
Canadian Marijuana ETF in Shares Up 124% Since April $HMMJ, $MJ, $CGC, $STZ, $SMG The 1st marijuana ETF (exchange-traded fund) has reached a milestone that has as much to do with surging marijuana stocks as it does with investor inflows. The Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF’s (HMMJ) total assets have grown to more than […]
Huge Blowout Sale for Marijuana in California Regulations being phased in 6 months after the state broadly legalized marijuana require that the drug sold after Saturday meet strict quality standards, so retailers unloading untested inventory are offering blowout prices. Deep discounts on everything from edibles to joints reflect the last days of the heady first […]
Rolex, the World’s Largest Swiss Luxury-watch Brand A Brief History of Rolex The precursor to Rolex was founded in London by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in Y 1905, with the Rolex Watch Company established in Y 1919 when operations were moved to Geneva, the company is HQ’s in Geneva today. The Rolex brand limits […]
The Costs of a Full Blown Trade War, Should One Happen The US and China have announced tariffs on each other’s goods recently, and have threatened to impose more. Assuming they take effect, the tariffs that China has announced so far on American goods will focus on agricultural products, automobiles, aircraft and chemicals. Although exports […]
Trading in Volatility ETFs Halted at Fidelity $SVXY, $XIV, $ZIV Just 3 days after the collapse of an exchange-traded note betting on low volatility, Fidelity Investments said it moved to protect client/investors from these highly leveraged products. The fund giant is halting customer purchases of 3 volatility-focused ETFs (exchange traded funds) a company spokesman, said […]
Do Not Be Fooled, Learn What the Labels Mean We all know we need to eat Real Food, but the labels on supermarket foods are confusing to many consumers. The Big Qs: What labels should I trust; Organic, Natural, is free range best, how about hormones and antibiotics? The Big A: Pay attention and cut […]
Big Pharma Vs Hemp Based CBDs and Medical Marijuana $LLY, $GWPH The legal status of CBD oil, as a nutritional supplement is being threatened by Big Pharma seeking FDA approval for CBD-containing drugs The cannabinoids in cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), interact with the human body by way of naturally-occurring cannabinoid receptors embedded in […]
Chemicals in Breakfast Cereals Cause Obesity Many studies suggests that chemicals added to breakfast cereals and other common processed food products are adding to America’s obesity crisis, but showing exactly how the process happens has been difficult. Now scientists at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles have solved the problem. The researchers tested 3 chemicals that […]
USA Medical Marijuana Update A measure that would allow VA docs to issue medical marijuana recommendations advanced in the Senate. Massachusetts’ highest court rules in favor of a worker fired for using medical marijuana, and more. Utah regulators give initial approval for Hemp research National Last Thursday a week, a Senate panel approved medical marijuana […]
Hemp CBD Vs Cannabis CBD, the Difference CBD stands for phytocannabinoid Cannabidiol. It has come into the medical cannabis scene like no other natural compound has ever done. CBD has received lots of media attention over the past few years; however, there are many people that have questions about it: Below is everything one need […]
This is “Made in America” Week Over the next 3 weeks The Trump Administration will hold events pertaining to 3 Presidential themes, as follows: Made in America American Heroes American Dreams This the 1st week will include at least 2 events celebrating US-made products, including a “product showcase” of items made in all 50 States. […]
Medical Marijuana Update Florida gets sued over its “No Smoking” medical marijuana law, Maryland gets its 1st dispensary approved, West Virginia’s medical marijuana law goes into effect, and more. Florida Last Thursday, the state was sued over the no smoking provision in the medical marijuana law. Orlando attorney John Morgan, the mastermind and chief funder […]
Inside the Grain Revolution and the Future of Bread While it may sound old-fashioned, home milling could have the potential to redefine one of the world’s oldest processed foods: bread. The grain revolution is sparking the revival and innovation of traditional and new local wheat varieties, home milling tools, and unique recipes that are creating […]
Basic Cannabis Questions Answered There are lots of questions from people who want to know anything and everything about Cannabis. Questions range from the basics of finding and consuming cannabis to advanced growing techniques and extraction methods. Let us start by answering some of the basic questions. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Different strains and methods […]
GAWK Appoints Industry Veteran CTO Michael Shader to Oversee Product & Service Development $GAWK Gawk Inc., (OTCPK:GAWK) a cloud-based communications company, today announced the appointment of Michael Shader as chief technology officer (CTO). Mr. Shader is widely regarded as a visionary innovator and brings to Gawk well-established industry credentials as a technology leader. He has […]
The #1 Health News Story of 2016, the Mysterious Zika Vrius When news reports began to emerge of mysterious, severe birth defects in Brazilian newborns, few of us could have imagined these isolated tragedies would explode into the leading health news story of Y 2016: The Zika Virus. Quickly, the few Brazilian cases of microcephaly […]
Our Modern Food System is Not Set Up for Good Health Cheap food is really more of a curse than a blessing. Agriculture has undergone huge changes over the past 70+ years. Many of them were heralded as progress that would save people from hunger and despair. But, today, we are faced with a new […]
Gawk Continues to Add Customers, Wins Contract With Leader in Custodial Technology $GAWK Los Angeles, CA…November 2, 2016 – GAWK Inc. (OTC PINK: GAWK) CEO Scott Kettle announced today another signature client win with the signing of an agreement with a national leader in the residential corrective technology industry. Kettle said, “As a technology Company […]
Saudi Crude Oil Exports at 7.622-M BPD in July $OIL The the Arab Kingdom produced a record high 10.673-M BPD in July Saudi Arabia’s Crude Oil exports rose in July as the kingdom pumped record high levels of Crude Oil, keeping the global market well supplied. The world’s largest Oil exporter has been maintaining high […]
The Skinny On Dubai “Pizza Wars” There are almost 870 pizza outlets in Dubai alone, according to a quick search on website Zomato, including delivery, dine-out and cafes. With new venues opening up every other day, that thanks to Dubai’s booming food and beverage market customers have a wide variety of options to choose from. […]
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) Trending Upwards Overall, the bias in prices is: Upwards. Short term: Prices are stalling. Intermediate term: Prices are trending. Note: this chart shows extraordinary price action to the upside. By the way, prices are vulnerable to a correction towards 14.32. The projected upper bound is: 16.06. The projected lower bound is: […]
LTN’s “Lipstick” Indicator Says US, World Consumer is Challenged Cosmetics maker Estee Lauder Cos. (NYSE:EL) reported a smaller-than-expected rise in Quarterly sales, hurt by a slowdown in sales in the Americas as fewer consumers visited department stores and tourist spending declined. Shares of the company were down about 4% at 91.73 Friday, up to Thursday’s […]
Crowdfunding, A New Frontier in Public Finance Enter: Friends and Benefactors 1. Friend: a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. 2. Benefactor: a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause. 3. A Friend/Benefactor combined can […]
Organic Personal Care Market Trending to Billions The Organic farm-to-table trend in food is moving into the personal-care product market. Growth in sales of Organic skin, natural hair care products, and chemical-free cosmetics is fueling a global market projected to reach nearly $16-B by Y 2020, according to a new report by Grand View Research, […]
How Data Helps Retailers Improve Customer Experiences $GOOGL, $MSFT Failure to relay data will leave customers with blanket recommendations that are of little relevance to them In the Dark Ages (circa 20 yrs ago in the Middle East and 65 yrs ago in the US), it was commonplace to walk into your local grocer and […]
Most Food & Drink Products Endorsed by Celebrities are Unhealthy Today, it is not uncommon to see the face of a famous Pop Star promoting foods and drinks aimed and children and adolescents. A new study by NYU Langone Medical Center reveals that a most of the food and drink products endorsed by celebrities are […]
Pet Owners Its Flee & Tick Season, Tips for a Pest-free Yard Keep your grass mowed, weeds pulled, and bushes trimmed. Clear away debris as it accumulates and do regular inspections of your property for places where pests are apt to hide and multiply. Food grade diatomaceous earth can also be used to control pests […]
China: Online Growth in “Fast-Expanding Market” Mode $BABA China’s online market with rapid development is at the “take-off” stage, corresponding to the “Fast-Expanding Market” (FEM) model. This is the main conclusion in the article “Fast-Expanding ‘Online’ Markets in South Korea and China: Are They Worth Pursuing?” published by Associate Professor Adrian T H Kuah and Dr. […]
EU Hopes To Sell More Agro-products To China The European Union (EU) hopes to export more agro-products to China, a senior EU official said Friday ahead of a trade promotion trip to China. China is a crucial market for EU agro-products and has seen considerable growth in recent years, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural […]