Description: Welcome to our first-ever live podcast recording from Clubhouse (the new social audio app that is all the rage). This conversation was recorded this past Friday (February 19th, 2021). Our conversation this week is with my old friend, Jeremiah Owyang, to discuss the present and future of social audio, Clubhouse, smart audio, podcasting and beyond. Jeremiah is… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Personal Finance
Inflation is rising and so are investors’ fears about stocks
Description: Stocks actually are an inflation hedge but the market doesn’t see it that way Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 18, 2021 Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/inflation-is-rising-and-so-are-investors-fears-about-stocks-11613703814?mod=home-page Questions for discussion: What does the report say about concerns over inflation and investors’ behaviors? What do you think of the data and arguments presented? Why are stocks a good hedge against… Read more »
Venturing where few VC funds have gone before: digital health
Description: Venture capital firms are venturing out of Silicon Valley and into hospitals, healthcare IT, and personal health. In 2010, just $211 million of digital health funding came from venture capitalists. That figure has ballooned in recent years to a colossal $14.82 billion in 2020—enough to produce “Avengers: Endgame” 41 times. That’s a lot of superhero sequels. Source: eMarketer.com… Read more »
S&P 500 closes slightly lower as investors grow concerned about surging bond yields
Description: The S&P 500 reversed lower in volatile trading on Tuesday, slipping from a record high as rising bond yields kept investors on edge.The broad equity benchmark erased a 0.4% gain to close 0.1% lower at 3,932.59. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 14,047.50. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 64.35 points, or… Read more »
What Keystone Pipeline Cancellation Means For Crude-by-rail
Description: President Joe Biden’s revocation of the March 2019 permit enabling the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline will likely result in more crude-by-rail volumes, according to industry observers. But how much volumes will increase could largely depend on the price that heavy crude oil can fetch in the global market. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com Date: Feb 15,… Read more »
United Airlines orders electric vertical aircraft, invests in urban air mobility SPAC
Description: United Airlines believes you may someday take a small electric aircraft to get to the airport. The airline is joining other investors backing Archer, a start-up developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. If Archer can get its eVTOL certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, it expects to deliver the first aircraft in 2024. Source: CNBC.com… Read more »
Tilray, Aurora, Cannabis Stocks Surging on Deals and Reddit Boost
Description: Tilray and other cannabis companies are higher on earnings and Reddit support. Source: TheStreet.com – video report Date: Feb 10, 2021 Link: https://www.thestreet.com/investing/tilray-aurora-cannabis-stocks-surging-on-deals-and-reddit-boost Questions for discussion: Why are cannabis stocks surging? Do you believe there is a “Reddit” factor contributing to these price changes? What would you advise investors at this time?
Hyundai, Kia shares tumble after automakers say they’re not in talks with Apple to develop a car
Description: South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors said Monday they are not in talks with Apple to develop an autonomous vehicle. Hyundai Motor shares fell 6.21% in South Korea on Monday while Kia Motors shares plunged about 15%. Other affiliates including Hyundai Wia, Hyundai Mobis and Hyundai Glovis also fell sharply. Source: CNBC.com – video… Read more »
Frances Donald: The seven macrodisruptors affecting the Canadian economy
Description: Manulife’s Frances Donald on the Canadian economy Source: Financial.Post.com – video report Date: Feb 10, 2021 Link: https://financialpost.com/news/economy/frances-donald-the-seven-macrodisruptors-affecting-the-canadian-economy Questions for discussion: What does Frances Donald say about the investment environment? What does she advise? Do you agree with this assessment?
Apple Is the World’s Most Admired Company for the 14th Year in a Row. Facebook Isn’t Even on the List
Description: It doesn’t take long to damage your reputation. Just ask Facebook. Source: INC.com Date: Feb 08, 2021 Link: https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apple-is-worlds-most-admired-company-for-14th-year-in-a-row-facebook-isnt-even-on-list.html Questions for discussion: What does the article suggest contributes to a company’s admiration or its absence? How does this information affect marketing? How should investors weigh this information?
