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by SweetPot-tay-toes So what’s up, I’m not expert but I do have a university background that includes research processes, pharmacology, and statistics. So the purpose of this study http://investors.gilead.com/node/36871/pdf was to examine whether a 5 versus 10 day course of remdesivir was preferable. It wasn’t whether it was effective, it wasn’t whether it was safe, simply comparing … Read more
The fact that Powell actually has confidence in the ability of government policy to help the economy is further proof of his incompetence as Fed Chairman. It's free market forces, not central government planning, that helps an economy grow. Government policy just gets in the way. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) April 29, 2020 https://twitter.com/NorthmanTrader/status/1255570641962569729 Confidence … Read more
“It’s almost set up to fail. It was made complicated so people would get discouraged and give up,” https://t.co/tti8GFEYaF — Nomi Prins (@nomiprins) April 29, 2020 https://twitter.com/GregMannarino/status/1255551644248543232 More than 1bn informal workers face poverty as job losses soar https://t.co/oHBImnC5E8 — Financial Times (@FT) April 29, 2020 The record-long U.S. economic expansion is over after almost … Read more
This market feels like a game of Russian roulette where everyone is hoping the reality bullet isn't in the chamber. @EconguyRosie — Adam Thurgood (@AT_AdamThurgood) April 29, 2020 Fed pledges to keep rates near zero until full employment, inflation come back So forever 😘 — Reminiscences of an American Capitalist (@4Awesometweet) April 29, 2020 https://twitter.com/realJosephRich/status/1255547079042228224 … Read more
by jiannone Bulls okay? Mr. Powell may also indicate the Fed’s thinking about its limitations — for example, whether it can continue to buy securities without consequence. Also, 1% of S&P500 stocks account for 20% of its value. According to data from Goldman Sachs, the top 10 stocks in the S&P 500 this month accounted for … Read more
by RETAW57 Retards are buying gilead too…
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-debt-exclusive/exclusive-boeing-eyes-major-bond-issue-to-raise-funds-sources-idUSKCN22B094 Boeing has lined up investment banks to potentially market an offering to bond investors in the coming days, provided that market conditions are favorable, the sources said, cautioning that the exact timing and size of the offering had not been decided. The proceeds could amount to $10 billion or more, depending on investor demand, … Read more
Despite S&P 500 remaining below the 2/19 peak, number of stocks above their 50-day moving average has just crossed 50%; which was last seen around market’s peak @bloomberg [Past performance is no guarantee of future results] pic.twitter.com/34FsXGxYwM — Liz Ann Sonders (@LizAnnSonders) April 29, 2020 The Q1 GDP data show that the initial hole from … Read more
Chris Whalen: Mortgage Defaults May Be Worse than 2008-2009https://t.co/Tp8TInAXfg — Taps Coogan (@TapsCoogan) April 29, 2020 Chris Whalen, Whalen Global Advisors Chairman and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst, recently spoke with Mortgage Media about the CARES Act stipulation that permits mortgage borrowers who’s mortgage is backed by the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae to postpone mortgage payments … Read more
Workers from corporations are planning a walkout Friday, including employees from Amazon, Walmart and FedEx. The workers are seeking better health and safety standards as well as hazard pay while working during the coronavirus pandemic. Former Amazon employee Christian Smalls, shared a flyer on Twitter last week that included other prominent company names participating in the demonstration on May 1, such as … Read more
"95% of companies who have applied for PPP funding are still waiting…as a result 58% of small businesses have pushed through with layoffs. I think the best case scenario is a 'U'"@DiMartinoBooth with #StuartVarney — https://t.co/OJINiAWgMY https://t.co/J0dVfZuCk8 — Danielle DiMartino Booth (@DiMartinoBooth) April 28, 2020
Gold price adjusted for inflation since the 70s. The largest and longest cup & handle I have ever seen. The recent rally in precious metals is only the beginning. pic.twitter.com/C7eQnnsORO — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) April 26, 2020 Buy gold & sell stocks. Thanks for having me again @PalisadeRadio https://t.co/5B0D8CT6EJ — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) … Read more
Mind the gap. Present situation had its largest decline ever, but future expectations actually improved. Long-term confidence hasn't cracked yet. Barrons big money poll looks the same: Only 4% of investors are bearish for 2021. The "In Fed We Trust" mentality remains strong. pic.twitter.com/gGJdLeo3cc — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) April 28, 2020 https://twitter.com/i/status/1255232958497161217 Supercharged. Fed’s … Read more
“We have big companies partnering with the government to spy on you without your knowledge. Americans locked in their homes banned from going to church, placated with sedatives like beer and weed. Anyone who speaks up is silenced and political demonstrations are illegal and organizers arrested. Only opinions approved by leaders are allowed on information … Read more
YouTube & Google should NOT have the power to censor speech—partularly on critical issues of concern. The doctors’ views here aren’t fraud. If YouTube disagrees, argue ON THE MERITS. Don’t abuse monopoly power—and special congressional liability immunity—to become speech police. https://t.co/AIVaSn5K4z — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) April 29, 2020 They shouldn’t have immunity. They’re not a … Read more
Guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) conducted a freedom of navigation operation through the Spratly Island chain in the South China Sea, U.S. 7th Fleet announced on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Navy, the cruiser tested excessive maritime claims of China, Vietnam and Taiwan. All three countries have overlapping claims in the contested … Read more
#JOURNALISM: FT suspends journalist accused of listening to rival outlets’ Zoom calls. A Financial Times reporter has been suspended after the Independent accused him of listening in on sensitive Zoom meetings held by its senior managers telling staff about salary cuts and furloughs. Mark Di Stefano, who joined the FT from BuzzFeed in January, has been … Read more
The 2 train looked more like a shanty town Tuesday morning, as homeless continue to seek shelter in the transit system amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to video shot by a disgusted subway conductor. “I got to send this to the governor, let him see this s–t,” conductor Torry Chalmers can be heard saying as he walks … Read more
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