Monthly Archives: May, 2024

Breakthrough Solar Technology Could Bolster Efforts to Build a Supply Chain Outside of China

Amrith Ramkumar of The Wall Street Journal reports that one of the most prominent investors in U.S. solar manufacturing will use new technology to...

The Trouble with BlackRo… er… ummm, Vanguard

Your Survival Guy is not thrilled about the announcement of Vanguard's new CEO, Salim Ramji. As one of the kings at BlackRock, Ramji helped...

Businesses Less Enthusiastic about the Economy

Jeffry Bartash of MarketWatch reports that the Fed’s Beige Book indicates that the U.S. economy keeps growing, but also that businesses are less gung-ho...

Paris Olympics: The Hardest Reservations in the World

OK, a word or two about the Paris Olympics. One fact of life in Paris in August is this: It’s holiday season. In other...

China Fights High Youth Unemployment

China's youth unemployment rate is 14.7%, and President Xi Jinping is concerned. He has urged Chinese officials to create more jobs for the youths,...

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Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

The Financial Times reports that the shipping industry is...

US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

Foreign direct investment in the United States climbed to...

Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

The Wall Street Journal explains that a surge in...

There’s Saving, and Saving Til It Hurts

You have read the stories of some incredible savers...

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 8

When the song “Down the Road” (the Kenny Chesney...

Natural Gas Breaks Out to 3-Month High

Big upside breakout is bullish for natural gas. Excess...

AI Infrastructure Fuels Surge in High-Speed Battery Demand

Battery startups are increasingly targeting AI data centers as...

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

After meeting monthly strategy report deadlines since 1978, I...

White House Rules Out “FDA for AI” Under Trump Policy

The Financial Times reports that Trump’s administration does not...

My #1 Diversification Tip

I often write about diversification and the benefits diversification...