Monthly Archives: August, 2024

That ‘70s Show All Over Again?: Part II

You know from my recent piece on Vanguard, I like the outlook for the Vanguard Wellington fund. You can read about that and why...

California’s Solar Incentives Shift Costs to Non-Solar Households

The Public Advocates Office reports that California’s main rooftop solar incentive program (Net Energy Metering) will cost customers without solar an estimated $8.5 billion...

Investors: Come Monday, the Lightness of Summer Fades

Oh, the last weeks of August. Thankful to still have some days left before Labor Day weekend, but know that come Monday, the lightness...

Chinese Youth Unemployment Spiking

Ryan Woo and Ethan Wang of Reuters report that youth unemployment remains a headache in China, with the jobless rate spiking to a 2024 high of...

Global Semiconductor Sales Remain Strong

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced the global semiconductor market remained strong during the second quarter of 2024. They write: The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)...

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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...