Animation: The Entire History of Tesla in 5 Minutes

by visualcapitalist How did Tesla accelerate from 0-60 mph in such a short period of time? Today’s five-minute-long animation is presented in association with Global Energy Metals, and it tells you everything you need to know about the history of Tesla, including Elon Musk’s vision for the future of the iconic electric car company. WATCH THE VIDEO: … Read more

This is America’s worst nightmare, This is an Attempted Coup by Comey & the FBI

NYT: FBI opened inquiry into whether Trump was secretly working on behalf of Russia; was this retaliation for James Comey’s firing? #Hannity #FoxNews Soft coup and its much bigger than Comey Its all of DC and NY STUNNING LIST: 35 Times the FBI “Deviated from Standard Practice” or Committed Crimes in Effort to Exonerate Hilary … Read more

STUDY: Americans Spend Nearly Half Waking Hours Looking At Screens… Classrooms Resemble Arcades

Survey: Americans Spend Nearly Half Their Waking Hours Looking At Screens Researchers calculate the average adult logs 6 hours, 43 minutes of total screen time daily — or 7,956 days over a typical lifespan! NEW YORK — For all the studies that tell us how important it is to limit screen time, does it sometimes feel that … Read more

Something Wicked This Way Comes

by John Mauldin For a couple of years now, the economic narrative has shown a comparatively strong US against weakness in Europe and some of Asia (NOT China). The US, we are told, will stay on top. I agree with that, as far as it goes… but I’m not convinced the “top” will be so great. … Read more

Top Financial Resolutions for 2019 (and How You Can Start Achieving Them)

Another year, another set of resolutions. From losing weight to spending more time with loved ones, setting resolutions is a time-honored tradition for many of us. Aside from the usual diet and exercise goals, many are also aspiring to make 2019 a year of financial resolutions. According to Fidelity Investments’ annual survey, around 32% of … Read more

THE BREXIT LESSON: As long as there is no common ground in Britain, we shall be divided and ruled

by John Ward Today is a day for counting the numbers – and while numbers aren’t everything, they do count if we really are to become a Nation governed for the needs of the contributory Many. Ideologues of Left, Right, globalism and neoconservatism represent the contemporary narratives obeyed by most….but accepted by a dwindling minority. This … Read more

What will the stock market do around earnings season

by Troy The U.S. stock market has done well throughout the first half of January 2019. With earnings season just ahead and the stock market under its 200 day moving average, the high probability of a pullback/retest remains. Go here to understand our fundamentals-driven long term outlook. Let’s determine the stock market’s most probable medium term … Read more

Australia Becomes First Western Nation to Ban Secure Encryption (Very Bad)

by follyboyz The UK and the US have wanted to do this for a long time. Australia is the first to do it. Essentially, law enforcement will be guaranteed backdoors for encrypted data, making it easier to see confidential information from selected targets. via extremetech: Australia is now the first Western nation to ban security, following a … Read more

Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Forecast 10% for 2019

Photo by Bank of England | CC BY From Birch Gold Group This week, Your News to Know rounds up the latest news involving gold and the overall economy. Stories include: Goldman raises its 2019 forecast for gold, gold will continue to shine in the face of growing risks, and ten reasons why gold will remain above $1,250 in 2019. … Read more

Technically Speaking: Bull Or Bear? Comparing Views

by Lance Roberts   As the trumpets sound to signal the start of earnings season, the battle between fundamentals and “hope” begins. While earnings expectations have weakened markedly in recent months, the bulls remain steadfast in their belief the market correction is now over. As I discussed in this past weekend’s missive : “‘The stock market just got off to its best start in 13 … Read more

IQ is falling worldwide

via sciencealert: A defining trend in human intelligence tests that saw people steadily obtaining higher IQ scores through the 20th century has abruptly ended, a new study shows. The Flynn effect – named after the work of Kiwi intelligence researcher James Flynn – observed rapid rises in intelligence quotient at a rate of about 3 IQ points per decade in the 20th … Read more

Every Time THIS Happens, Recession Only Months Away!

Yet another indicator pointing to a recession. Like I have said hundreds of times. I’m not saying that it’s going to happen. I’m simply providing the data. If the central banks print more money, the stock market can break previous record highs. If trade issues get a meaningful resolution, stocks can go temporarily higher. But … Read more

Get beaten nearly to death by a Democrat, go for medical care, get mocked by Democratic Party operatives with bylines. And the press wonders why people hate it.

  #JOURNALISM: Press Outlets Dunk on Rand Paul for Going to Canada, Land of ‘Socialized Medicine,’ for Surgery. But the Clinic Is Private. Some media outlets and activists are suggesting that Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) is guilty of hypocrisy because he will travel to Canada for surgery related to his 2017 assault at the hands of … Read more

CANADA: Trudeau buys the whole Mainstream Media with a $600 million bailout. ( Months before his re-election bid.) This is how democracy dies.

by KaliforniaX It’s even worse than many people feared. In their economic update, the Trudeau Liberals have announced a series of measures that add up to a $600 million media bailout. Instead of letting the Canadian People pick and choose which media companies to support freely, the Trudeau Liberals are forcing you to bail out … Read more