Just when you thought you've seen and heard everything, The Trump Organization announced today the formation of Women's Mudwrestling Entertainment ("WMRE"), a "one of a kind" international sports league that expects to sell up to 10 franchises for $5 billion each. The announcement from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…Read More
In what might (or not) be viewed as a 'stunning reversal', yet otherwise a [brief] sigh of relief for US Equities investors, Current US President Donald Pump & Dump Trump reversed himself yet again this weekend, and raised a flag of surrender after he was told by advisors that Chinese…Read More
How a Mob Gang Hijacked The United States in 100 Days The US Justice System Taken Over By Thugs. The IRS System Disembowled to Protect The Wealthiest (Donors) and to Prosecute Objectors. The Department of Defense Infilitrated by Anarchists. Lobbyists and Political Patrons Rewarded With Riches and Deals. Global Partnerships…Read More
In our April 16 post, "From Bubble to Bloodbath," we noted the S&P 500 ($SPX) was already down 10% YTD, after falling nearly 19% from the 2025 peak of 6100 to a closing low of 4982. This 40-year trading veteran (along with other market observers) called it: a bear market…Read More
For Immediate Release April 17 2025, Mar-A-Lago, Florida- The Trump Organization today announced the introduction of its latest Trump-branded merchandise product, and in the first day of sales at the on-line Trump Store, it has already become one of America's greatest, and best-selling casual footwear products; The Trump Flip-Flops. Designed…Read More
Just over a year ago, in early 2024, we posted “Not a Bubble! Just a Bull Market!” The S&P 500 had cracked $5000, and analysts called for another 10%–15% upside. Instead, we got 57 all-time highs and a run to 6100 by early 2025. Then—predictably—the wheels came off. Then, the…Read More
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, fact-checkers have documented a substantial number of false or misleading statements made by him in public speeches, interviews, and official addresses. While an exact count is challenging due to the volume and frequency of these statements, several notable instances highlight this…Read More
Stocks Benefit From Surge Pricing A review of February equities market performance The Drivers : AI + Economic Improvement + Corporate & Consumer Confidence What’s Next? Looking Back to Look Forward : Month End Equities Market Comment 2024 Episode 3 This being the 3rd edition of the year for our…Read More
Knowing that nearly every reader has already consumed as many financial market predictions for the new year as they can stand, we decided to wait for the official first day of 2024 to publish our financial market predictions and outlook, if only because Santa Claus rallies that find Santa slipping…Read More
"Stay Calm and Don't Panic" SVB President and CEO Greg Becker When a CEO of a publicly-traded company says that, you know it's time to put your head between your knees and grab your ankles. Especially after SVB CEO Gregory Becker, sold nearly 20% of his holdings in the company…Read More
The founders of Singapore-based and now bankrupt crypto "investment firm" Three Arrows Capital (aka 3AC), Su Zhu and Kyle Davies seem to aspire to be profiled in "Ripley's Believe It or Nuts" with their latest pitch to investors: "For a mere $25mil, we aim to build a 'crypto bankruptcy claims…Read More
Sam Bankman-Fried (aka "SBF") Fries Clients and Customers FTX Crypto Exchange Bankruptcy Explained; Investors Loss Estimated at $2bil; Exchange Customers Loss Estimated at $4bil-$5bil (so far..) Comparisons Made to Lehman Brothers Scandal; Sam Bankman-Fried Scheme More Similar to Jon Corzine Shenanigans when he ran MF Global into the ground. FTX…Read More
September (and October) are typically the most negative time periods for stock market investors, and to illustrate this seasonal pattern, this year is no different. And, stock market pundits are once again in the limelight. First, if you are a CNBC enthusiast, stop reading here. Our MarketsMuse team has voted…Read More
For those not aware, Michael Novogratz, the famed crypto industry 'pioneer' and crypto evangelist is a former Goldman Sachs ‘global macro wunderkind’ who then did a stint at asset management firm Fortress Investments, which cratered during his watch, turned into a bitcoin evangelist and became the “bitcoin billionaire” brains behind…Read More
FEBRUARY 15 2022: ANDREW ROSS KATZ AKA ROSS KATZ WAS CONVICTED OF ASSAULT CHARGE IN NYC on Feb 7; FLEES AND FOREGOES $200K BAIL BOND; FUGITIVE WARRANT FOR ARREST ISSUED IN NEW YORK; KATZ NOW BELIEVED TO BE SENDING DEATH THREATS TO WITNESSES; CONSIDERED TO BE ARMED AND DANGEROUS In…Read More
Digital World Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:DWAC) Blank Check Company aka SPAC Proposes to Merge With Trump Blank-Deck Company. Will SEC Investigate? When “E.F. Hutton Talks", Will SEC Chairman Gensler Read the SEC and FINRA Rules Prohibiting SPAC Sponsors from engaging with acquisition targets prior to listing?? Just when we thought that…Read More
From the Believe It or Nuts Department: Elon Musk, aka Technoking of Tesla and SpaceX boss, has tweeted that he will create an NFT Digital Video Artwork that showcases his self-immolation. Tesla CFO Zack Kirhorn, who just changed his corporate title to Master of Coin, will wrap the video with…Read More
Andrew Katz aka Ross Katz aka Stark Katz, the co-founder of so-called digital asset infrastructure and crypto-currency trading firm Seaquake.io, who along with his partner Matthew J. Krueger of San Francisco and UK citizen Dylan Knight are facing investor fraud charges, is now slated to appear in New York Criminal…Read More