Monthly Archives: January, 2017

This is What Happens When Amazon Puts a Robot Assistant in Your Home

Amazon’s massive cloud computing infrastructure generates billions of dollars in revenue and is now at the forefront of the company's business model. Here WIRED explains Amazon’s...

Bond Bear Market Watch: Are we there yet?

We continue to watch the key 2.60% yield level on 10-year Treasuries. A meaningful break above the 2.60% yield level will likely signal the...

Is the New Investment Revolution in Cyber Security?

New cyber attacks are hitting businesses and governments around the world each day. Every time a new technology is created, such as the cloud,...

In the Rich New World, Natural Gas is the Future

Gas production statistics, provided by ExxonMobil's Energy Factor, offer a stunning look into the future of energy consumption worldwide. To understand why natural gas is poised...

The Stupid Advice of an Influential Fed President

Bill Dudley is the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He is a member of Janet Yellen's inner circle. Dudley is...

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Russia’s Oil Trade Severely Disrupted by Recent U.S. Sanctions

U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil trade have grounded 61%...

“Investors Need to Beat Back This Mighty Foe,” Dick Young

“Inertia,” Dick Young said to me recently, “is terrible....

Breaking Down California’s Gas Prices

California consistently has the highest gasoline prices in the...

Rebuilding Together: U.S.-Ukraine Forge Economic Future

In a White House press release, they report that...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...

Manufacturing Shines Amid Broader U.S. Productivity Decline

In Q1 2025, U.S. nonfarm business productivity fell 0.8%,...

The Mysterious ALS Cluster in the French Alps: Is It Linked to Toxic Mushrooms?

Terence Monmaney of Popular Science reports that in Montchavin,...

Escape State: Blue Blob Boston Driving a Flight from Massachusetts?

When blue state politicians were promoting the Summer of...

Your Survival Guy’s Number One Recommendation in Times Like These

Originally posted October 27, 2022. OK, what’s Your Survival Guy’s...

Global Automakers Eye U.S. Manufacturing Amid Tariff Concerns

Overseas automakers, facing potential 25% U.S. tariffs, are considering...