Category: Economy
How Mob Rule Comes to America
Today, the mob thinks it has been done dirty by the elite. But it is unaware of how the dirty was done, and so, its efforts — on both sides of the political divide — are ineffectual, irrelevant, or deleterious.
We’re Losing Our Originario ‘War’
The more you travel, the more you want to travel light. And that means we need to dump the heavy claptrap out of our luggage. The more ground we cover…the more we discover we don’t really need it. We find plenty more wherever we go.
Why Investing in Uber Is a Bad Idea
This is nothing short of mind-boggling. Sales continue to climb, yet Uber continues to post losses. Why? Clearly, the company is dropping prices to maintain their market share. Here’s why this strategy isn’t sustainable…
Prepare for the Financial Volcanic Eruption
I’m in New Plymouth, on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand (NZ). The bolthole search continues. You’ll find more on that below.
Could This Make Electric Cars Actually Work?
Who hasn’t experienced the anxiety of running out of petrol before you can refuel? This anxiety is probably much worse for electric car owners…
How This 5G Play Could Deliver 38.2% Returns If You Act Today
As investors, we study the trends. The more research we do and the more experience we have, the stronger our convictions become.
US Stocks Are Playing Russian Roulette
Top macroeconomists are calling for a recession ‘before the end of 2020.’ What? We’ve already been waiting for years…
Your Valentine’s Day Required Reading
We didn’t design atoms…nor do we control evolution…or even our own thoughts.Thinking merely justifies and rationalises our prejudices and instincts.
Charge Your Car On the Move
The energy industry is going through a massive change. Most of us aren’t driving electric vehicles…yet. But that number is set to increase.
Your Next Stock Breakthrough: Legal Cannabis in NZ
Big developments in the Kiwi cannabis scene over the past few weeks. Let’s take a quick bird’s eye overview of the situation and players involved.
The Real State of the Union
Americans are now among the most heavily policed people in the advanced world. There were three federal crimes in 1789; there are more than 4,000 today.
5G Is About More than Fast Speeds
We use mobile phones for pretty much everything. To cope with the massive amounts of data we consume, we will need better connections. Enter 5G.
Free Money in Finland: A Failure in the Making
If you’re getting a nice cheque in the mail each month — enough to cover the basics — then what’s the rush in trying to find a job and be productive?
Trump Missed His Last Great Opportunity
What kind of a Commander in Chief would describe brave and heroic achievements from more than half a century ago, but lack the courage to confront an ongoing pattern of wasted lives and wasted trillions?