Monthly Archives: August, 2024

Your Survival Guy Heading into Labor Day Weekend

Your Survival Guy and Gal picked up two kittens Wednesday. I guess that happens when your kids leave you this time of year. You...

Is China Fueling the Fentanyl Crisis in the US?

Michael Martina of Reuters reports that China's incentives suggest Beijing wants more fentanyl entering the US. He writes: China is directly subsidizing production of illicit...

Retailers Focused on Year-End Goals

Phil Lempert of The Robin Report reports that retail prices are in the bullseye for fall 2024. Lempert writes: As the retail sector transitions from...

US Farm Belt Headed for Bumper Crop – Few Farmers Celebrating

Kirk Maltais of The Wall Street Journal reports that grain prices have been in free fall since the Covid commodity boom ended, forcing some...

When You Should Be a Buyer, not a Seller: Part III

Is your Vanguard Wellington fund’s outlook, OK? In a word, yes. But what does that mean for investors in the fund? You know from...

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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...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

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

“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...

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

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

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

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

My #1 Diversification Tip

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