Monthly Archives: January, 2026

From Home to Wearables: Amazon Scales Alexa+ Across Devices

Amazon is broadening its consumer AI strategy by expanding Alexa+ beyond smart speakers to the web, a redesigned mobile app, and new hardware initiatives....

Don’t Get Locked Out at the Worst of Times

The worst possible time in your life could be the death of your spouse. A surprise loss with no time to prepare can wreak...

Peso, Bonds Fall After Trump Threats Toward Colombia

Colombian markets slid as tensions escalated between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro following the US-led ouster of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. The...

EPRINC Report: Can Venezuela Restore Its Lost Oil Production?

The September 2021 EPRINC report, “The Future of Venezuela’s Oil Industry,” analyzes Venezuela’s historically dominant oil sector, emphasizing its enormous resource base and key...

Murder Rate Drops the Most Ever

You have watched all year as the Trump administration has surged resources to America's most crime-ridden cities and worked hard to deport criminals. Now...

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Meritage Files Chapter 11 as Wendy’s Franchise Challenges Mount

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees,...

You Can’t Blame Yourself for Wondering About Bonds

You can’t blame yourself for wondering about bonds. But...

Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

Thank You Mr. Johnson

Yesterday, Edward “Ned” Johnson announced he is stepping down...

USDA Boosts Beef Producers With $11.6 Million in Grants

USDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

The principles written about here are as true today...

Record VLCC Orders Face Shipyard Capacity Crunch

VLCC newbuilding orders have surged 358% this year as...

Stocks with the Highest Prospective Returns

For decades, I have advised my monthly strategy report...

“Besieged” by Variable Annuity Cases

In 2012 variable annuity cases were the only class...

America’s Annual Trade Surplus from 1870 to 1970

What kind of government structure would allow our country...