Los Angeles Police Department commander Cory Palka stands among several destroyed police cars as one explodes while on fire during a protest over the death of George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Los Angeles.Mark…
The Demographic Divide: A Police State of Mind
Shutterstock photoHow else did, “I am prepared to veto any bill that has as its purpose a federal bailout of New York City to prevent a default,†become, “DROP DEAD†way back in October, 1975?…
How do I safely invest my retirement savings…
The Treasury Secretary explains MyRA: A 'starter' retirement accountI have a retired friend who knows he needs growth to ensure his nest egg will last throughout retirement, but at the same time is nervous about…
Exxon loses key climate change battle
Rex Tillerson's complicated relationship with climate changeExxonMobil just lost a critical climate change battle even as the fate of the Paris accord remains in serious doubt. In a rare defeat for a major company, over…
Trump team: NAFTA talks can start August 16
Mexico: Tariffs would be a deal breaker on NAFTAStart the countdown: President Trump's team can officially start trade talks with Canada and Mexico on August 16 to renegotiate NAFTA. U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross made…
Musk threatens to quit as Trump's adviser
Elon Musk in 90 SecondsElon Musk says he'll step down from President Donald Trump's advisory councils if he decides to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. The CEO of both Tesla(TSLA) and SpaceX tweeted Wednesday…
The tech buzzwords taking over Wall Street earnings…
At the Sohn Investment Conference in May, hedge fund manager David Einhorn presented his idea, shorting oilfield services firm Core Laboratories. One factor he cited in going against the company was how each year its…
Planning your estate when you have no children…
Certified financial planner Mike Keeler has a client, a retired teacher, who saved diligently for her golden years and will leave behind a sizable estate when she passes away. Her estate-planning challenge, though, is that…
Base metal trade sideways amid China concerns
By Manoj Kumar JainBase metals traded sideways last week due to demand concern from China and strength in Dollar against basket of currencies. Prices of all industrial metals are under pressure after downgrading rating of…