Decades of emphasizing higher level academics has created a Grand Canyon-sized skill gap in many industries needing workers. But the tide may be turning. More and more high schoolers are foregoing traditional four-year universities and colleges for quicker and often much less expensive alternatives — many of which are aimed at teaching highly in-demand skills.…
The bill aims to raise the debt limit for two years and cap government spending, as the U.S. barrels towards a June 5 debt default deadline. In order to fast-track a bill through the chamber and vote on it before Monday, all 100 senators must agree to the plan, and give their “unanimous consent” for…
Some recent statements from OPEC+ producers have been contradictory, creating uncertainty about the outcome of the next meeting. Last week, oil prices were propped up when the Saudi energy minister cautioned investors against betting on lower oil prices. This led some to speculate that OPEC+ might consider implementing more output cuts in their June meeting. …
It looks like the Speaker of the House and our barely coherent President have cut a deal to avoid a default and once again raised the “G’s” debt limit. The Republicans get a few benefits, including more work requirements for welfare and some spending cuts. But the Dems yet again walk away with significantly more…
These two words have dominated headlines recently. While the concept of the debt ceiling is straightforward, the impact of Congress and the White House not reaching an agreement on it is much more complicated. As an investor, heed this warning from Citigroup U.S. Equity Strategist Scott Chronert: “We do not believe U.S. equities are pricing…
China is preparing for war. The past couple of months have seen headline after headline after headline about China’s military buildup — even how it could threaten more than its most well-known target, Taiwan. Bad news may be an understatement. Any armed conflict is especially scary in the modern age, where weapons and politicians alike…
Most recently, the retail sector flashed warning signs. Foot Locker crashed last week after lowering its outlook for this year. Earlier in the week, Home Depot lowered its guidance. Target warned of a possible cut to its outlook after seeing consumers shift away from discretionary spending. It’s been a tough season for retailers who are…
They say the grind never stops. It certainly doesn’t. However, with the grind never stopping… neither does time. Time is the most valuable commodity in existence, but eventually we all run out of it! The market is rather choppy as we approach a holiday weekend and a debt ceiling issue as a nation. Combine those…
I’m exhausted from flying down to Florida and back home in the span of about 30 hours, so I’ll keep my thoughts short and sweet today. Like you, I experience hurdles and successes. It’s just part of life. Yesterday, while filming an endorsement video with Kevin Harrington, we got to talking about successes and hurdles.…
Sunday morning I was having breakfast at Newark International Airport in my home state as I prepared to travel to Florida for business. We woke up early, and I just wasn’t in the mood to eat before heading out the door. So a coffee to go was my breakfast on the ride to the airport.…