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IMF Sees A Soft Landing For Europe, But In Crosswinds

James Hydzik

17 May 2024 - 19:32

It’s the IMF’s imagery. Behind it, though, are real concerns about persistent core inflation in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. And then there are teh structural issues.

Dow Jones Industrial breaches 40,000 for the first time

James Hydzik

17 May 2024 - 02:13

The DJIA hit into the 40,000 band multiple times in intraday trading before falling back to close at 39,869.38 for the day.

Blinken In Kyiv, Introduces Defense Enterprise Fund … and Sings Neil Young?

James Hydzik

16 May 2024 - 19:42

In a two-day trip to Kyiv, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken described an initiative that will bring immediate aid from the U.S., bolster Ukraine’s defense industry, and enable purchases from 3rd part countries. He also made his musical debut in a Khreshchatyk bar.

Palantir Stock Shows Slivers Of What Could Be

James Hydzik

16 May 2024 - 02:37

Palantir has been in the news ever since it released its Q1 2024, as a good quarterly report and the stock fell anyway. Here are some takes on the stock.

Red Lobster Saga Continues With Closures And Fire Sales

James Hydzik

15 May 2024 - 22:15

Red Lobster has abruptly closed 48 restaurants and put the entire contents of each restaurant up for auction.