Monthly Archives: May, 2026

UAE Outgrows OPEC as It Pursues New Global Ambitions

The United Arab Emirates explains its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries as part of a long-term shift away from...

Nvidia Makes $500M Bet on Corning for AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA has acquired about $500 million worth of rights to purchase shares in Corning as part of a broader strategic partnership focused on expanding...

Someone’s Gotta Do It: Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 13)

If you’re worried about jet lag going to Paris, don’t worry, you can have a plan B. Arrive by boat. Your Survival Guy and Gal...

Virginia Is Epicenter of US Electricity Demand Growth

Electricity demand in Virginia has increased sharply, with commercial sales rising by nearly 30 million megawatthours from 2019 to 2025, driven largely by rapid...

US New Home Sales Edge Higher

New single-family home sales showed a modest rebound in February and March 2026, as easing weather disruptions and seasonal demand helped lift activity across...

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Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

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

WHAT INDEPENDENCE? The Fed and Treasury Are Yin and Yang

In The Wall Street Journal, Judy Shelton explains that...

How to Become a Millionaire in Only Three Words

When we talk about how you became a millionaire,...

BEA Reports Growth in U.S. Exports and Imports

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the...

New US Strikes Raise Stakes in Strait of Hormuz Standoff

The United States carried out limited strikes on Iran’s...

The Investment Idea that made Warren Buffett Billions

Last week E.J. posted part I in his series on...

Wisdom from The Intelligent Investor

Wisdom from Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor, first published...

The Dow’s Dismal Performance

This is an excerpt from the August 2014 issue...

Venezuelan Oil Exports to the U.S. Surge in 2026

The United States significantly increased its imports of Venezuelan...

This is Why Economic Policy Keeps Getting Worse

Noah Smith wrote a piece last week for Bloomberg...