Description: Etsy (ETSY) vendors sold nearly $750 million worth of masks in 2020, as a whole industry sprang up to address the emerging and then pervasive threat of COVID-19. The company’s latest numbers, though, have demonstrated how it has translated the hot demand for one product into customers sticking around for others. Analysts think it… Read more »
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Disneyland, Stadiums Can Begin Reopening in California April 1
Description: California officials said theme parks and stadiums can reopen as soon as April 1 provided they meet local requirements and take precautions against the coronavirus, marking a key milestone for the most populous U.S. state. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Mar 05, 2021 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-05/california-theme-parks-stadiums-can-begin-reopening-april-1?srnd=premium-canada Questions for discussion: What does the reopening mean for the economy… Read more »
Tesla Stock Update: Meltdown in Tesla Beginning as Forecasted
Description: In my February Tesla update, I described how Tesla was positioned for an accelerated breakdown if prices slipped below the $780 low. At the time, TSLA was trading just above $800 (see chart below). It appears the breakdown is underway, and this could turn into an outright collapse into mid-March. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com Date: Mar 04, 2021 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-stock-meltdown-tesla-beginning-185007237.html… Read more »
‘This bond market is so radically oversold,’ economist David Rosenberg says
Description: Economist David Rosenberg says he made a career by not following the herd, and his bond forecast could be considered the latest example. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Feb 28, 2021 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/28/this-bond-market-is-so-radically-oversold-economist-david-rosenberg.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: What are the predictions for bonds made by David Rosenberg? What is the basis of his analysis and… Read more »
SPOS #764 – Ethan Kross On The Power (And Problem) Of Self-Talk
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – Episode #764 – Host: Mitch Joel. Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. A professor in the University of Michigan’s Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. He moved… Read more »
Terence Corcoran: The official version of the Mark Machin takedown just doesn’t add up
Description: The speed with which the CPPIB head resigned and was replaced must be some kind of world record Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Mar 02, 2021 Link: https://financialpost.com/opinion/terence-corcoran-the-official-version-of-the-mark-machin-takedown-just-doesnt-add-up Questions for discussion: What are the concerns expressed in this report about the way in which Mark Machin left his position and was quickly replaced? What are some… Read more »
Did a tweet from Elon Musk cause the Bitcoin crash? This is what we know
Description: The price of the cryptocurrency fell almost 10% after the Tesla mogul hinted on Twitter that Bitcoin is overvalued. Source: Entrepreneur.com Date: Feb 22, 2021 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/365892?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the influence Elon Musk may have had on Bitcoin? What do you think the effect of his involvement… Read more »
The appeal of investing in certified B-Corps
Description: Rohan Oza and Brett Thomas, co-founders of CAVU Venture Partners, join Yahoo Finance to discuss what they find compelling in venture investing and break down the company’s criteria when selecting brands to invest in. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Feb 22, 2021 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/video/appeal-investing-certified-b-corps-163752059.html Questions for discussion: What is the appeal of investing… Read more »
Can the bull market in stocks survive rising inflation, bond yields? Here’s what history says
Description: Rising Treasury yields are sending shivers through the stock market, particularly for highflying tech-related stocks. But history shows that when yields are rising “for the right reasons,” tech shares and cyclically sensitive stocks tend to thrive, according to Raymond James. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 22, 2021 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rising-bond-yields-mean-these-stock-market-sectors-have-the-most-to-gain-or-lose-11614014529?reflink=mw_share_email Questions for discussion: What are the… Read more »
Shopify enters correction territory after stock sale announcement
Description: Shares of Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify Inc. entered correction territory on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange Tuesday after the company announced it will issue more than one million shares to help fuel further growth Source: BNNBloomberg.ca – video report Date: Feb 23, 2021 Link: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/shopify-enters-correction-territory-after-stock-sale-announcement-1.1567595 Questions for discussion: What explains… Read more »
