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Add Difference-in-Conditions Insurance to Guard Against Disasters
SocialMar 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
China's EV Surge Cuts Fuel Demand, Drives Oil Decoupling
SocialMar 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
Rising Crude Oil Threatens Airline Stocks This Week
SocialMar 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
Vinay Prasad Mocked for Hosting Controversial HHS/FDA Call
SocialMar 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
Oil Spikes 13% to $100, Nudging Inflation Up
SocialMar 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
Early $45‑Barrel Forecast Still Holds True
SocialMar 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
U.S. Gas Prices Jump 46¢, Diesel 83¢ in Week
SocialMar 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
WTI Surpasses Brent, Signaling Market Shift
SocialMar 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
Oil Futures Top $100 Amid Middle East Tensions
SocialMar 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
U.S. Healthcare Wastes $450 Billion Annually
SocialMar 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)
Oil Prices Surpass $100, Market Still Surging
SocialMar 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
WTI Tops
SocialMar 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
1‑2% of Tomahawk Missiles Crash Due to TERCOM Errors
SocialMar 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
Marine Nationale Likely to Escort French Ships in Contested Waters
SocialMar 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
Action Expected in the Strait This Week
SocialMar 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
Oil Market Resilient, Yet Middle East Turmoil Looms
SocialMar 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
Middle East Conflict Sends Oil, Gas, Stocks Tumbling
SocialMar 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
Bundling Tech Walks Fine Line Between Convenience and Antitrust
SocialMar 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
Wikipedia Turns 25, Confronts AI Surge and Media Decline
SocialMar 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
Blue Check Badge Fuels Viral AI‑generated Fake News
SocialMar 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
Simplicity and Consistency Drive Real Estate Success
SocialMar 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
DHS Shutdown Causes Airport Security Lines up to 3.5 Hours
SocialMar 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
Arctic Conditions Showcase 2025 Toyota Tundra Rally
SocialMar 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
Iran’s Missile Strikes Expose US Military’s Failure
SocialMar 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
Trump's Iran Strike Mirrors Putin's Ukraine Tactics
SocialMar 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
OSK Gene Combo Reverses Joint Damage via Epigenetics
SocialMar 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
Canadian Unicorn Sale Highlights Capital Drain to U.S., Abu Dhabi
SocialMar 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
Trump’s Media Lawsuits Stumble: Courts Dismiss All Cases
SocialMar 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
Authorized Users Earn Loyalty Points on Citi Business Card
SocialMar 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
Obama’s Special Ops Deployment Sparked Washington’s Boots‑on‑ground Debate
SocialMar 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
New Housing Act Threatens Supply and Affordability, Especially BTR
SocialMar 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.
Keeping Nuclear Cuts Fossil Use and Electricity Costs
SocialMar 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
NYT Trades Record Status for Games,
SocialMar 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
Trump’s Energy Price Claims Contradicted by Rising Costs
SocialMar 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
Gas Price Surge Hits Low‑income Households Hardest
SocialMar 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
Supply Chains Remain Uncertain—Are You Ready?
SocialMar 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
NR/NMN Lack Human Anti‑Aging Proof, Only PAD Benefits
SocialMar 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
COVID Infection Can Cause Lasting Immune Damage, Masks Essential
SocialMar 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
One‑Year 5% Cut Barely Moves Long‑lived Gas Levels
SocialMar 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
IRGC Compound Spotted, Likely Tomahawk Missile Launch
SocialMar 8, 2026

IRGC Compound Spotted, Likely Tomahawk Missile Launch

That's definitely the IRGC compound, looking north-ish. And that does look like a TLAM. https://t.co/zEGryMmIxG

By Jeffrey Lewis
U.S. Energy Shift Buffers Oil Shock From Recession
SocialMar 8, 2026

U.S. Energy Shift Buffers Oil Shock From Recession

Why the oil shock won't cause stagflation or recession: #1 U.S. less energy intensive than in past price spikes. Gasoline consumption lower today in in 2007. #2. U.S. net petroleum exporter. Therefore mildly positive for terms of trade. (link to...

By Greg Ip
Discussing Iran Conflict and Oil Markets on CNN
SocialMar 8, 2026

Discussing Iran Conflict and Oil Markets on CNN

Looking forward to discussing the Iran conflict and oil markets on @CNN at 5:40pm ET. @RapidanEnergy

By Bob McNally
Marathon's Early
SocialMar 8, 2026

Marathon's Early

Marathon has hit a high enough peak by hour 15 for me that even if the vibes substantially nose dive from here on out it will be a contender for my personal top 10 games of the year list. https://t.co/5bt2Sn4plv

By Ethan Gach
Strait Closure Won’t End the Business Cycle
SocialMar 8, 2026

Strait Closure Won’t End the Business Cycle

I agree that a prolonged closure of the strait = business cycle is done. I still think the underappreciated view is that the cycle survives this (again)

By Andreas Steno Larsen
Inventory Growth Slows, February Still Outpaces Season
SocialMar 8, 2026

Inventory Growth Slows, February Still Outpaces Season

This ResiClub table helps you see through the seasonal inventory shift noise The inventory growth slope has decelerated from last year However, based on the February figure—the most important print of the year—we’re pacing a tad above the normal seasonal pace https://t.co/6IrsSaR9mW

By Lance Lambert
Unprecedented Robotics Breakthroughs Unveiled Tomorrow at 9 Am PT
SocialMar 8, 2026

Unprecedented Robotics Breakthroughs Unveiled Tomorrow at 9 Am PT

I’ve never seen this much progress in robotics In the lab, we’re watching AI capabilities emerge that we didn’t even know were possible I’ll show you tomorrow 9am pt

By Brett Adcock
Low US Rigs Signal No Rapid Production Surge
SocialMar 8, 2026

Low US Rigs Signal No Rapid Production Surge

The low level of active US oil and gas rigs indicate a quick ramp in production is unlikely without sustained high oil prices and higher E&P company share prices. https://t.co/GDCcOHcEBE

By Quinn Thompson
Etihad A321LR Offers Business‑class‑plus First Class at Lower Price
SocialMar 8, 2026

Etihad A321LR Offers Business‑class‑plus First Class at Lower Price

Etihad's A321LR has one of the most unusual first class products out there, as it's more of a "business class plus." What makes it so great is that the soft product is excellent, and it's actually priced more affordably than the...

By Ben Schlappig
Iran Can Cripple U.S. by Blocking Strait of Hormuz
SocialMar 8, 2026

Iran Can Cripple U.S. by Blocking Strait of Hormuz

I don't generally believe stories about high American casualties or Iranian military wins. But the thing is, Iran doesn't have to 'win' militarily to defeat the U.S. They just have to put a few guns in some caves next to...

By Matt Stoller