Social•Mar 8, 2026
Lag And
Hey energy experts, what's the lag, in days, from a change in wholesale gasoline futures to retail (AAA average) prices? And what's a good rule of thumb on the spread/mutiple between the two? (Answer in DM's if you prefer.)
By Greg Ip
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Question Your Trademark Attorney Over Failed Registrations
Other firms have asked me for help in responding to trademark office actions for trademark applications that literally should never have been submitted. Complete waste of money for the client. If you’re a client, you should ask your TM attorney...
By Rocky Retrograde, Esq.
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Brent Crude Nears $110, Signaling Economic Strain
Behold, the global economy cracking. Brent crude approaching $110/bbl, up >$16 higher since Friday’s close. https://t.co/exH8mOBUXy
By Rory Johnston
Social•Mar 8, 2026
WTI Crude Surges Over 21% Past $100
WTI crude has shot up as much as 21.7% immediately after the Asia session open. We are well above $100/barrel. #Oil #OilPrices #IranWar2026 https://t.co/vC2re37nrC
By John Kicklighter
Social•Mar 8, 2026
WSJ Labels Current Energy Crisis Worst Since 1970s
The @WSJ calls it “the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s.” ⛽️ https://t.co/5whNTjsM5i https://t.co/r264LsvntD
By Carl Quintanilla
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Media Soft-Pedal Trump to Avoid Appearing Dementia‑Abusive
The media treat Trump wth kid gloves because they don't want to seen as abusing someone suffering from dementia.
By Dean Baker
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Oil Spikes 20% as Brent Nears $110, Risk Assets Tumble
Oil prices opened about 20% higher in Asia on Monday. Brent crude near $110 now. Risk assets are in for a terrible session today https://t.co/iLDxgMZZxb
By David Ingles
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Brent Surpasses $110 Amid Hormuz Turmoil – Outlook?
Join us today in an X Space for X Subscribers: 🚨Hormuz Chaos: Brent Blasts Past $110 — What's Next for Oil?🚨 Today, Sunday, March 8, 9:00 PM US EST, 8:00 PM US CST No link now. Will open the Space on time.
By Anas Alhajji
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Norway Leads, Many Nations Surge Toward EV Dominance
These are the countries building resilience against future oil shocks. And just getting cooler cheaper cars.
By Ramez Naam
Social•Mar 8, 2026
US Foreign Policy Repeats: Monroe Doctrine to Trump
those that think recent military events and bombings are novel to Trump, are reminded of the more than 200-year old Monroe doctrine from 1823 and the follow-up Roosevelt Corollary (1904)... shared across administrations and through time... there is nothing new...
By David Cox
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Pitching a $500K Interactive Gold Rush Show
Just sent a $500k proposal to develop a new show around gold mining. Think Gold Rush, but interactive.
By Darren Marble
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Add Difference-in-Conditions Insurance to Guard Against Disasters
💪 Protect Your Home & Family 🙏 Most insurance companies do not include natural disasters in your policy. However, if your home gets destroyed from one, you’ll have to pay two mortgages. The only way to avoid this is with...
By Ryan Nork
Social•Mar 8, 2026
China's EV Surge Cuts Fuel Demand, Drives Oil Decoupling
China is working on decoupling itself from dependence on the global oil market. All while making cars that are quieter, cleaner, cheaper, and just plain cooler than the gasoline cars of the past. Trucks now too.
By Ramez Naam
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Rising Crude Oil Threatens Airline Stocks This Week
If Crude Oil does what the chart indicates might be possible, then airlines are headed for a world of hurt. I would not want to be long airline stocks this coming week $CL_F For all you fancy-pants newbie chartists, this is called...
By Peter Brandt
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Vinay Prasad Mocked for Hosting Controversial HHS/FDA Call
Too funny. @emilyakopp (below) outs Vinay Prasad as the host of Thursday’s HHS/FDA media call to discuss $QURE.
By Adam Feuerstein
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Oil Spikes 13% to $100, Nudging Inflation Up
Oil prices surge another 13% to $100 a barrel, after the biggest weekly gain since 1993
By Gunjan Banerji
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Early $45‑Barrel Forecast Still Holds True
This interview with @CNBC's @spencekimball from 8 days and $45 per barrel crude ago aged well..... @RapidanEnergy https://t.co/JOm9ZToDld https://t.co/vPPaedvNrV
By Bob McNally
Social•Mar 8, 2026
U.S. Gas Prices Jump 46¢, Diesel 83¢ in Week
The turmoil is already hitting Americans’ wallets. Regular gasoline across the U.S. costs 46 cents a gallon more than it did a week ago, according to AAA, while diesel has become 83 cents more expensive @WSJmarkets @DavidUberti https://t.co/QZd9ArOPkx
By Gunjan Banerji
Social•Mar 8, 2026
WTI Surpasses Brent, Signaling Market Shift
Hey @chigrl How common is it to see WTI>Brent and what does it signify please? “West Texas Intermediate surged as much as 15% to $104.61 a barrel at the open after last week adding a record 36%. Brent climbed above $102.” @business
By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Oil Futures Top $100 Amid Middle East Tensions
Oil futures surge above $100 for the first time since 2022 🚨 🛢️ Brent contract jumps more than 10% as the conflict in the Middle East continues https://t.co/KgPOv96YdC
By Stephen Stapczynski
Social•Mar 8, 2026
U.S. Healthcare Wastes $450 Billion Annually
Reminder that it’s costing us about $450 BILLION more every year to have this shitty healthcare system https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32061298/
By Rhet Lage (public health advocate)
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Oil Prices Surpass $100, Market Still Surging
Crude >$100 I’d say here we go, but honestly can’t believe we’re still going. https://t.co/14yKcmsMOq
By Rory Johnston
Social•Mar 8, 2026
WTI Tops
WTI > $104 RBOB not up as much, but it crossed $3.. implying $3.95 at the pump in due time. https://t.co/yLhu2NxY1C
By Mike Zaccardi
Social•Mar 8, 2026
1‑2% of Tomahawk Missiles Crash Due to TERCOM Errors
Since people are rediscovering "clobbering" of cruise missiles, let me explain: Tomahawks use "terrain contour matching" (TERCOM) to find their way to targets. For reasons, about 1-2% of Tomahawks "clobber" -- get lost and fly into the ground --...
By Jeffrey Lewis
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Marine Nationale Likely to Escort French Ships in Contested Waters
Any bets that the @MarineNationale will do what they did in @EUNAVFORASPIDES and escort French vessels through the contested waters for their shipping lines.
By Sal Mercogliano
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Action Expected in the Strait This Week
This week, is when we will see some action in the Strait. Good or bad, we should see some movement.
By Sal Mercogliano
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Oil Market Resilient, Yet Middle East Turmoil Looms
The global oil and gas system is more resilient and diversified than it has been for decades. On other hand, nothing compares to the scale of current disruption in the Middle East. Much depends on the duration of the conflict. My...
By Daniel Yergin
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Middle East Conflict Sends Oil, Gas, Stocks Tumbling
How the US-Israel-Iran War Impacts Oil, Gas, and US Stocks | Anas Alhajj... https://t.co/ZnJKFSYWCr via @YouTube
By Anas Alhajji
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Bundling Tech Walks Fine Line Between Convenience and Antitrust
Is bundling tech anti-competitive or customer convenient? Vendors argue it saves money, but regulators see a gray area. Undercutting to exclude competitors crosses the line into anti-competitive behavior, a fight likely headed for the courts. #Tech #Regulation #Antitrust https://t.co/dd9u6EtRJC
By Eric Kimberling
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Wikipedia Turns 25, Confronts AI Surge and Media Decline
At 25, Wikipedia faces a double threat: the rise of AI and the decline of local media | CBC Radio https://t.co/8qDg2QcwVT
By Chris Gledhill
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Blue Check Badge Fuels Viral AI‑generated Fake News
I hate this site The below blue checked account makes up completely fake stuff - that never happened - and it gets 2M+ views. No it didn't happen People treat as fact, thanks to having a $8/month blue check Fake news (often written...
By Gergely Orosz
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Simplicity and Consistency Drive Real Estate Success
Start simple. Get consistent. Follow @chasecalhoun.realestate for more on build-to-rent and real estate investing. #realestate #investmentproperty #buildtorent
By Chase Calhoun
Social•Mar 8, 2026
DHS Shutdown Causes Airport Security Lines up to 3.5 Hours
DHS Shutdown Turns Into Airport Chaos — Security Lines Stretch Up to 3.5 Hours - View from the Wing https://t.co/0ngolNI89e
By Gary Leff
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Arctic Conditions Showcase 2025 Toyota Tundra Rally
Arctic weather, meet the 2025 @Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Rally 4x4! Last week's miserable weather was really the perfect week for me to have this vehicle loaner, as I explain in my latest vehicle review: https://t.co/bJ7QTzEkZn #toyota #tundra #trucks #auto https://t.co/b0DMBUdbZF
By Dave Taylor
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Iran’s Missile Strikes Expose US Military’s Failure
Now it’s getting clear that Iran’s attacks on US bases were effective…. The US Military has been downplaying Iran’s capabilities, but these injuries and subsequent deaths clearly indicate that the US failed to stop Iranian missiles… the Trump regime won’t...
By Kudzai Mutisi
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Trump's Iran Strike Mirrors Putin's Ukraine Tactics
You don't say... How Trump’s War in Iran Has Echoes of Putin and Ukraine https://t.co/2pGSMnmdGL
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Mar 8, 2026
OSK Gene Combo Reverses Joint Damage via Epigenetics
Osteoarthritis & back pain affects millions of people. Instead of managing symptoms, imagine rebuilding joints by making them young New study shows the reprogramming gene combo OSK regrows joints in mice & effect depends on TET2 so it's epigenetic...🧵 https://t.co/AlOIwcEXEQ
By David Sinclair, PhD
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Canadian Unicorn Sale Highlights Capital Drain to U.S., Abu Dhabi
Calgary-based tech unicorn CoolIT is speculated to be for sale for more than $3 billion. All of this value creation from this Canadian business will go to the U.S. (KKR) and Abu Dhabi (Mubadala). Sadly, this is par for the course for...
By Julian Klymochko
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Trump’s Media Lawsuits Stumble: Courts Dismiss All Cases
President Trump's legal pressure on media companies has faced ample pushback in court —USAGM, Mar 2026 (Lake's tenure voided) —TMTG, Nov 2025 (Suit dismissed) —CNN, 2023 (Dismissed) —NYT, 2023 (Dismissed) Still watching: AP legal fight & BBC lawsuit https://t.co/Gxt9QOkooS
By Sara Fischer
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Authorized Users Earn Loyalty Points on Citi Business Card
Citi's American business credit card has a unique perk, whereby authorized users earn Loyalty Points toward status, rather than just the primary cardmember. Here's how this policy works. https://t.co/jxeD3WsBMF
By Ben Schlappig
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Obama’s Special Ops Deployment Sparked Washington’s Boots‑on‑ground Debate
During the campaign against ISIS, Obama put U.S. special operators in Iraq and Syria, leading to an extended argument in Washington about what counted as "boots on the ground." 1/
By Dan Lamothe
Social•Mar 8, 2026
New Housing Act Threatens Supply and Affordability, Especially BTR
The proposed “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” will suppress future housing supply and worsen affordability. A harsher stance on build-to-rent (BTR) is most concerning, and we fear much of the housing supply seen in our chart below is now...
By Rick Palacios Jr.
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Keeping Nuclear Cuts Fossil Use and Electricity Costs
Being anti nuclear is ok! But giving it some thought and checking your assumptions might be a decent idea. Nuclear is surprisingly one of the cleanest and SAFEST forms of energy generation. And at the limit, one of the cheapest...
By Mike Israetel, PhD
Social•Mar 8, 2026
NYT Trades Record Status for Games,
The NYT have sacrificed being “the paper of record” and exchange for games, cooking and a great direct to consumer business
By Andrew Rosen
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Trump’s Energy Price Claims Contradicted by Rising Costs
Energy Sec Wright: “Trump administration has been all in on lowering energy prices, and I would say quite successfully”. In fact, electricity and utility gas prices rose notably in Trump's first year, by more than in Biden's last. Gasoline now...
By Greg Ip
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Gas Price Surge Hits Low‑income Households Hardest
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, on rising gas prices: “It’s particularly hard on lower-income households that spend a higher share of the budget on gas.” TRUMP = WAR PRESIDENT = MAKE AMERICANS POOR AGAIN. https://t.co/A2h1V7xApC
By Steve Hanke
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Supply Chains Remain Uncertain—Are You Ready?
The only supply chain certainty has been and will be is uncertainty. Are you prepared? https://t.co/8IU0Hklve5
By Tom Craig
Social•Mar 8, 2026
NR/NMN Lack Human Anti‑Aging Proof, Only PAD Benefits
stated as a critique but what does this mean as no drug has been demonstrated to have anti-aging effects in human clinical trials NR is active versus inflammaging and PAD, which is an age-related conditions affecting 10s of millions of americans you...
By Charles Brenner, PhD
Social•Mar 8, 2026
COVID Infection Can Cause Lasting Immune Damage, Masks Essential
A single Covid infection can permanently destroy your immune system, (yes even if you’re fully vaxxed). That’s why it’s so crucial to actually prevent infection by wearing a respirator mask and ventilating the air
By Taylor Lorenz
Social•Mar 8, 2026
One‑Year 5% Cut Barely Moves Long‑lived Gas Levels
If only someone had looked at this, say, back in April 2020. 🙄 Turns out that a 5% reduction in emissions for one year for a gas that accumulates in the atmosphere has a tiny effect on concentrations. https://t.co/if0d8eyX1F https://t.co/UFWo16Rc47
By Zeke Hausfather