First hand account from a pork producer on how bad the meat industry is.

The author of this piece is a pork producer from Nebraska who has first-hand knowledge of what is not being said about the meat industry in the media. In short, there will be extensive shortages in the very near future. He explains why in the article. https://www.facebook.com/jim.bartling.3/posts/1556857444481221 Brief excerpt: In all of my years as … Read more

I don’t know anyone who understands fundamentals who could look at this $TSLA report and say I gotta own this

https://twitter.com/TommyThornton/status/1255615785357258753 https://twitter.com/Wheels88Fortune/status/1255593382459539456 https://twitter.com/Paul91701736/status/1255596618843381760 How can accounts receivable still be $1.27B???$TSLAQ — TC (@TESLAcharts) April 29, 2020 #ElonMusk's #Tesla – A Myriad Of Conflict's Of Interest – #Musk Controls The Compensation Committee That Each Get Paid In #Stock. Two Sets Of Rules. St. Elon & His Cult Are Above The Law @secenforcement @SEC_Enforcement pic.twitter.com/2fJcwsMm8O — Planet … Read more

Macy’s, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, and now Saks Fifth Avenue: in just a few weeks, the four core pillars and anchor tennants of the US mall sector will file for bankruptcy.

via Zerohedge: Macy’s, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, and now Saks Fifth Avenue: in just a few weeks, the four core pillars and anchor tennants of the US mall sector will file for bankruptcy. While we previously reported that the former two retail icons had entered their bond grace period ahead of filing a formal Chapter 11 … Read more

Remdisivir probably doesn’t work from current study results

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.

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,”

“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.

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

Reuters: Boeing eyes major bond issue to raise funds

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

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 2008-2009… Goldmans Still Committed to the Strength in Equities Being a Bear Market Rally

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

Amazon, Walmart, FedEx workers plan walkout on Friday.

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'”

"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

The recent rally in precious metals is only the beginning.

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

Present situation had its largest decline ever, but future expectations actually improved. Long-term confidence hasn’t cracked yet.

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

Tucker goes on an absolute tear about how the U.S. has quickly devolved into a Chinese-style dystopian nightmare.

“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

Ted Cruz: “ 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…

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