The Fed has been aggressively buying corporate bond ETFs. Can they save the market forever?

Here are the Fed's ETF holdings as of May 19, ordered by aggregate market value. pic.twitter.com/G68IxlYAM9 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) May 30, 2020 Weekly #Rail Traffic for the Week Ending May 23, 2020 U.S. weekly rail traffic down 19.2% compared with the same week last year Canadian railroads down 22.5% Mexican railroads down 26% https://t.co/1pi43BrCqL … Read more

Can’t change the system from the inside

by sand_puppy These people understand that they cannot change the system from the inside.  They are profoundly powerless.  I include myself in this group of the powerless. As a doctor, I cannot prescribe HCQ w Zinc for SC2 in Virginia, for example.  There is no defense against false charges from the FBI, confiscation of property by police, … Read more

AMERICA PLUNGES INTO CRISIS; WHITE HOUSE LOCKDOWN; MILITARY PUT ON ALERT

Gripped by disease, unemployment and outrage at the police, America plunges into crisis America’s persistent political dysfunction and racial inequality were laid bare this week, as the coronavirus death toll hit a tragic new milestone and as the country was served yet another reminder of how black people are killed by law enforcement in disproportionately … Read more

Most of us have a severe dopamine addiction, causing us to be depressed, anxious, isolated, lonely, and never satisfied.

by mamaluigi007 Mayoclinic describes the following symptoms for alcohol addiction: Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink Wanting to cut down on how much you drink or making unsuccessful attempts to do so Spending a lot of time drinking, getting alcohol or recovering from alcohol use Feeling a strong craving or urge … Read more

Nothing Inappropriate – DNI John Ratcliffe Releases Wiretapped Flynn-Kislyak Transcripts…

by sundance DNI John Ratcliffe has released the transcripts and FBI generated summaries known as “CR cuts” from the telephone calls between incoming National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. [pdf version here]. A fast review of the transcripts (also embed below) shows there was nothing inappropriate or improper about the conversations at … Read more

First the Deflationary Deluge of Assets Crashing, Then the Tsunami of Inflation

by Charles Hugh Smith via Of Two Minds Once the pool of greater fools dries up, stocks crash regardless of what the Fed does or bleats. The conventional view is the Federal Reserve creating trillions of dollars out of thin air will trigger inflation. Not so fast. Yes, creating trillions of dollars out of thin air will eventually devalue the purchasing … Read more

Lou Dobbs on Twitter: “‘Scandal beyond Measure’: @TomFitton says transcripts of the Flynn – Kislyak calls further prove General Flynn’s innocence and the deep state’s deception”

'Scandal beyond Measure’: @TomFitton says transcripts of the Flynn – Kislyak calls further prove General Flynn’s innocence and the deep state’s deception. #AmericaFirst #MAGA #Dobbs pic.twitter.com/99qggR1uDp — Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) May 29, 2020

Complete List of MN damaged businesses

via bringmethenews: – Dairy Queen East Lake Street: Property damage. – Papa Murphy’s Pizza East Lake Street: Property damage. – Planet Fitness on Lake: Property damage. – Domino’s Pizza 26th and 28th: Property damage. – Urban Forage Winery and Cider House, Lake and 29th: Property damage, looting. – Gandhi Mahal Restaurant, 27th and Lake: Window smashed. … Read more

Trump’s ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ Moment: You Don’t Solve An Oppressive, Militarized US Police State Problem By Sending In More Military To Crackdown Harder

(by Half Dollar) Some people say you don’t solve a debt problem with more debt. Seems legit. I say you don’t solve a militarized, US police state problem by sending in the MORE US military to crack-down even harder. Honest question: What’s worse – people whose voice is NEVER heard, much less listened to, burning down … Read more

As civil unrest spreads nationwide, CNN is on the defensive

by throwawaygamgra CNN headquarters in Atlanta has been sprayed with graffiti and rocks thrown through windows. Take a look at this scene in the lobby where fireworks are thrown at riot police. The scene at CNN in Atlanta, Georgia is escalating. pic.twitter.com/b5UO8ZcEsT — Townhall.com (@townhallcom) May 30, 2020 The White House is on Lockdown, Rioters … Read more

Here We Go: China FURY: Beijing erupts at USA and UK scrutiny as United Nations Virtual Meeting Erupts into Chaos

CHINA hit back with anger at the United States and Great Britain at the United Nations Security Council as the virtual meeting erupted into chaos. USA and UK officials raised China’s plan to impose new security legislation on Hong Kong at summit, prompting China and Russia to criticise the United States for excessive use of … Read more

BLK CEO Larry Fink predicts corporate taxes to rise from 21% to 28~29% by year end

by theC0nch https://www.ft.com/content/ef9ccf41-4973-4b45-9684-739dd34b6764 But the predictions of two investing heavyweights have not affected stock markets, which have roared back from their initial coronavirus crash. Nor do they resonate with much of the corporate world, which is still leaning on government support without fretting too much about the eventual bill. Great op-piece that confirms what we … Read more

[Seeking Alpha] Uber Is Not The Next Amazon And Is Not Worth $60 Billion

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4350604-uber-is-not-next-amazon-and-is-not-worth-60-billion Summary Uber has a significant cash problem, suffers high interest rates, and lacks a clear plan. The underlying growth and future potential profitability do not justify the stock’s current valuation. CEO’s statement and the company’s aspiration to become the next Amazon fall short with reality. I am bearish on Uber. The past two-month rally … Read more