REvil Strikes Again. Bitcoin And The Ransomware Problem
07/05/2021 6:45 AMRussia-based hacking group REvil attacked over 200 US networks and demanded $70 million in Bitcoin as ransom. The leading cryptocurrency is increasingly used in Ransomware attacks, and this is causing problems for the authorities. Russian-based ransomware group...
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Can Central Banks and Government Ever Stop Spiking the Punch Bowl?
07/05/2021 6:13 AMThe economic party was always going to be a blast given how much money governments borrowed and spent, along with record low interest rates - the question is how long does it last and what comes...
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Quote of the Week, Shocking Stat and Goofy Award – July 3rd
07/03/2021 10:47 AMQuote of the Week Brilliant advice for students - and the rest of us - by 15 Harvard, Yale and Princeton professors summed up in just 3 words. Shocking Stat To borrow from JP Morgan - you can ignore the actions of the Communist Party of China - the problem is - they...
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Mike’s Comment – July 3rd
07/03/2021 10:20 AMA Thomas Sowell quote earlier this week got a massive reaction because it gets to the heart of what's wrong with...
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Entire Show – July 3rd
07/03/2021 10:01 AMFamed economist, Thomas Sowell can't think of a more stupid or dangerous way to make decisions. Don Vialoux says take advantage of post presidential election year - with one caveat. You'll be shocked at how much China's cyber attacks are costing us. Plus a vaccine...
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Shrinkflation is an economic monster worth watching
07/02/2021 2:09 PMOur friends over at Integrated Wealth Management thought you might enjoy this article. ~Ed. Ever wonder why you're going through toilet paper faster (even if your diet hasn't changed). For those of you alive in the 70's - did you wonder why all of a sudden gumballs...
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Smarter in a Moment with the Iconic Thomas Sowell
07/02/2021 7:02 AMHe turned 91 this week. His brilliance at summing up economic and social issues in a few words is legendary - take a moment and...
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Is This The Next Big Thing In Lithium Battery Tech?
07/02/2021 6:43 AMWith the rush of newly minted investors into the EV space, news about electric vehicle technology now rivals that of climate change. Most of the news is good and the latest in batteries is no exception: researchers have managed to make a lithium metal battery last for...
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Gap’s Yeezy brand with Kanye West could tally nearly $1 billion in sales in first year, Wells Fargo says
07/01/2021 6:38 AMGap’s upcoming Yeezy line with rapper Kanye West could bring in nearly $1 billion in incremental sales next year, according to an analysis by Wells Fargo. “Now that this catalyst is here, the majority of questions we are fielding regarding Gap is around how powerful...
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Robinhood saddled with historic $70 million fine from financial regulators
07/01/2021 6:26 AMFINRA suggests Robinhood failed to protect its customers. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced on Wednesday that it’s fining Robinhood almost $70 million to settle charges over issues it identified with the company’s stock trading service. The...
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