The US president’s conservative, Christian supporters decried the Truth Social post, calling it ‘disgusting’ Just months after signing legislation that will pull nearly 12 million Americans off health insurance by gutting Medicaid, Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself to Truth Social on Sunday depicting him as a Jesus Christ-like figure, with divine light emanating from his hands a...
The US president’s conservative, Christian supporters decried the Truth Social post, calling it ‘disgusting’ Just months after signing legislation that will pull nearly 12 million Americans off health insurance by gutting Medicaid, Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself to Truth Social on Sunday depicting him as a Jesus Christ-like figure, with divine light emanating from his hands as he heals a stricken man in a hospital bed with a demon from hell floating in the background. Some of his most high-profile and loyal Christian supporters, many of whom have stood by the president through multiple other indiscretions, are unable to contain their righteous fury. Continue reading...
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Fellow Investors, We said in our January newsletter that we expected 2026 to be “another interesting year.” Events in February and March didn’t let us down as the United States and Israel resumed combat operations against Iran on 28 February. Iran’s response included closing the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping and conducting missile and drone strikes against energ...
primeimages/E+ via Getty Images Fellow Investors, We said in our January newsletter that we expected 2026 to be “another interesting year.” Events in February and March didn’t let us down as the United States and Israel resumed combat operations against Iran on 28 February. Iran’s response included closing the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping and conducting missile and drone strikes against energy production and processing facilities in the neighboring Gulf Cooperation Council states. These attacks make it clear that Iran hopes to drive up energy prices and create problems for both energy-producing and energy-importing nations. Iran apparently believes those nations will pressure the United States and Israel into ending combat operations (instead of joining the fight against Iran). Overall, the impact of the war on markets can be summarized as: oil up, dollar up, bonds down, stocks down, gold down. Crude oil prices have increased from about $65 per barrel in February to roughly $102 on 31 March. The dollar, as measured by the DXY currency index, went from 98 in late February to 100 on 31 March. The interest rate on the 10 Year Treasury Bond was 4.01% on 2/26/2026, rising to 4.44% on 3/27/2026. As of the end of March, the S&P 500 is down roughly 4% from its early February peak, and gold is down about 13.5% from its late January peak. Of course, while the war dominated headlines in March, it isn’t the only thing going on. U.S. real GDP growth in 4Q25 was .70%, down from 4.40% in 3Q25. This sounds bad, but recall we had a government shutdown in 4Q, and this skews the numbers. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDPNow estimate for 1Q26 is currently 2.0%. The March 2026 U-3 unemployment rate was 4.3%, down slightly from February’s 4.4% and the same as January’s 4.3%. In light of the muddled employment picture and renewed concerns about inflation, the Federal Reserve left the Federal Funds Rate unchanged when it met in March. The U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’...
Investors pay a lot of attention to the top digital asset's possible upside, but it might be more important to understand factors that protect its downside.
Investors pay a lot of attention to the top digital asset's possible upside, but it might be more important to understand factors that protect its downside.
Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) CEOs have talked a good game since the exercise equipment company fell apart as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic became less of a public worry. The stock traded at a magical $125 in mid-2021, when people were trapped in their homes and wanted the exercise experience they had in the gym. ... Peloton Can’t Ever Recover
Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) CEOs have talked a good game since the exercise equipment company fell apart as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic became less of a public worry. The stock traded at a magical $125 in mid-2021, when people were trapped in their homes and wanted the exercise experience they had in the gym. ... Peloton Can’t Ever Recover
Potential points penalty would affect this season’s total West Brom are 20th, two points above the relegation zone West Bromwich Albion insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side. The Daily Telegraph reported on Monday that the EFL’s Club Financial Reporting Unit (CFRU) filed a compliance report ...
Potential points penalty would affect this season’s total West Brom are 20th, two points above the relegation zone West Bromwich Albion insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side. The Daily Telegraph reported on Monday that the EFL’s Club Financial Reporting Unit (CFRU) filed a compliance report to West Brom over a breach of the loss limits for the 2024-25 season under profitability and sustainability rules (PSR). Under guidelines, sanctions would be applied in the season after breach. That would mean if a points penalty were imposed, it would affect West Brom’s points total in the current campaign, with the club 20th in the Championship, two points above the relegation zone. Continue reading...
Hungary’s prime minister-elect Peter Magyar said his goal is to provide a level playing field to all foreign companies, instead of outgoing leader Viktor Orban’s system which favours South Korean and Chinese firms. At a press conference on Monday, Magyar also urged a “short transition period” and vowed to review “opaque” deals and contracts signed during Orban’s 16-year rule, signalling scrutiny o...
Hungary’s prime minister-elect Peter Magyar said his goal is to provide a level playing field to all foreign companies, instead of outgoing leader Viktor Orban’s system which favours South Korean and Chinese firms. At a press conference on Monday, Magyar also urged a “short transition period” and vowed to review “opaque” deals and contracts signed during Orban’s 16-year rule, signalling scrutiny of international partnerships including those with China. Magyar, commenting on the general situation...
simarik With the Q1 earnings season approaching, dispersion in small-cap stocks is becoming more pronounced, with Seeking Alpha’s Quant ratings highlighting a clear split between cyclical strength and speculative weakness. Seeking Alpha’s Quant model evaluates stocks based on value, growth, profitability, EPS revisions, and price momentum, offering a data-driven view of market positioning. Top-rat...
simarik With the Q1 earnings season approaching, dispersion in small-cap stocks is becoming more pronounced, with Seeking Alpha’s Quant ratings highlighting a clear split between cyclical strength and speculative weakness. Seeking Alpha’s Quant model evaluates stocks based on value, growth, profitability, EPS revisions, and price momentum, offering a data-driven view of market positioning. Top-rated small-cap stocks (Strong Buy) Alto Ingredients ( ALTO ), Quant Rating 4.98 – Strong Buy Ichor Holdings ( ICHR ), Quant Rating 4.98 – Strong Buy Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ( IRWD ), Quant Rating 4.97 – Strong Buy Century Therapeutics ( IPSC ), Quant Rating 4.96 – Strong Buy ProPetro Holding ( PUMP ), Quant Rating 4.96 – Strong Buy TRX Gold ( TRX ), Quant Rating 4.96 – Strong Buy Seanergy Maritime ( SHIP ), Quant Rating 4.94 – Strong Buy IRSA Inversiones ( IRS ), Quant Rating 4.94 – Strong Buy Nexa Resources ( NEXA ), Quant Rating 4.94 – Strong Buy Oil States International ( OIS ), Quant Rating 4.92 – Strong Buy Lowest-rated small-cap stocks (Strong Sell) Service Properties Trust ( SVC ), Quant Rating 1.00 – Strong Sell PAR Technology ( PAR ), Quant Rating 1.04 – Strong Sell Oddity Tech ( ODD ), Quant Rating 1.04 – Strong Sell Forward Industries ( FWDI ), Quant Rating 1.05 – Strong Sell Newsmax ( NMAX ), Quant Rating 1.07 – Strong Sell ARS Pharmaceuticals ( SPRY ), Quant Rating 1.07 – Strong Sell Microvast Holdings ( MVST ), Quant Rating 1.08 – Strong Sell C3.ai ( AI ), Quant Rating 1.08 – Strong Sell PureCycle Technologies ( PCT ), Quant Rating 1.09 – Strong Sell Rumble ( RUM ), Quant Rating 1.10 – Strong Sell What the ratings are signaling The split in small caps is even more pronounced than in mid- and large-caps. Strong Buy names are skewed toward cyclicals, commodities, energy services, and industrial-linked businesses, pointing to positioning around economic resilience and a potential capex-driven upcycle. On the other hand, Strong Sell ratings are concentrated in high...
Trump sued the newspaper and its owners including Rupert Murdoch in a Florida federal court last summer and asked for at least $10b (£7.4bn) in damages.
Trump sued the newspaper and its owners including Rupert Murdoch in a Florida federal court last summer and asked for at least $10b (£7.4bn) in damages.