Monthly Archives: April, 2026

Small Modular Reactors Aim to Revive US Nuclear Power

US nuclear power is largely built on existing large reactors, but growth has stalled for decades due to high costs and slow approvals. To...

Gulf Aluminium Disruptions Shake Global Metals Market

Reuters reports that disruptions to Gulf aluminium production—linked to regional shipping and conflict-related constraints—are affecting global metals markets. Reduced output from Gulf smelters is...

AI-Generated Fraud Exposes New Returns Crisis in Retail

The Robin Report highlights a Boll & Branch case where an AI-generated image was used in a fraudulent return claim, exposing a growing and...

Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 6)

If you’re looking for the best selection of New England oysters while having lunch in southernmost Key West, FL, it’s hard to beat Thirsty...

Brent Spot Prices Surge as Supply Crunch Deepens

Brent crude oil spot prices jumped to over $25 per barrel above futures, signaling extreme short-term supply tightness after disruptions in the Strait of...

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US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

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

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...

Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

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

Natural Gas Breaks Out to 3-Month High

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

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

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

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...

AI Infrastructure Fuels Surge in High-Speed Battery Demand

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

My Favorite Leading Indicator

My favorite leading indicator is Young Research’s Moving the...