Monthly Archives: February, 2026

Oracle-Backed TikTok Shop Aims to Transform Online Retail

Jasmine Glasheen of The Robin Report discusses TikTok Shop’s rapid rise as a social commerce force driven by its discovery-based shopping experience that blends...

Rising EV Adoption Fuels Strong Growth in Semiconductor Demand

The EV semiconductors market is forecast to grow significantly, from about $24.09 billion in 2025 to $57.48 billion by 2032, at a compound annual...

Your Retirement Life: Catching the Big One

You tell me about your retirement life, and I listen. I'm glad you're happy, even if the fish isn't. Thank you, EJ. That pretty much...

Trump Cuts India Tariffs After Modi Pledges No Russian Oil Purchases

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce tariffs on Indian imports from 25 % to 18 % after discussions with Indian Prime Minister...

Residential Battery Market Takes Off as Solar Leads in Australia

Keira Wright of Bloomberg reports that Australia’s world-leading rooftop solar adoption is fueling a boom in residential battery installations, as homeowners increasingly pair solar...

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“I Want Preservation of Principal and Growth”

In my conversations with a few prospective clients, not...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

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

US Nuclear Energy Revival Gains Momentum With Aalo-X Success

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced another milestone...

Qatari LNG Ship Hit as Shipping Risks Rise in Middle East

A Qatari LNG ship was hit by a missile...

Time To Do a Little Housekeeping

It’s always a good idea to do a little...

China Loses Two Decades of Real Estate Gains

You may remember my warnings in 2012 against direct...

Inside the Largest Office-to-Housing Project in US History

Developers are converting the former Pfizer headquarters near Grand...

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

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

US Trade Balance Improves From 2025 Levels Despite May Setback

The US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of...

US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

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