FEUSA Action’s Soldano Speaks at Lido Symposium on Future of Family Offices
Family Enterprise USA Action President Pat Soldano will address the 20th Annual Lido Family Office Investment Symposium, discussing the evolution of family offices from past to future. The two‑day West Coast event, held April 28‑29 at the Fairmont Century Plaza, also features former President George W. Bush as a keynote speaker. Soldano will join a closed‑door roundtable on changing client needs and will highlight FEUSA’s Capitol Hill advocacy on tax policies affecting family‑owned enterprises. The symposium underscores the $7.7 trillion economic contribution of family offices to the U.S. economy.
Regional Divide Highlighted as Buyer Demand Drops
Homebuyer demand in England slipped 1.6% in Q1 2026, falling to 42.4% overall. The decline masks a stark north‑south divide, with southern counties like Bristol and the City of London posting the steepest quarterly drops, while Midlands and northern regions such...
The 5-Step ‘Debt Reset’ System to Wipe Out Credit Card Balances for Good
A five‑step “Debt Reset” system, inspired by Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman, guides consumers through eliminating credit‑card balances. It begins with building a three‑to‑six‑month emergency fund in a high‑yield savings account, then moves to detailed budgeting and spending cuts. The...
The US Refinery Now Processing Venezuelan Oil
Chevron’s Pascagoula refinery in Mississippi is now processing about 250,000 barrels of heavy Venezuelan crude each day, with plans to lift volumes toward 350,000‑400,000 barrels. The refinery was specifically designed for sour, high‑sulfur oil, giving Chevron a domestic pathway from...
Getting Older
A 65‑year‑old retiree reflects on how his daily habits, financial priorities, and social activities have shifted since his younger days. He now splurges more, travels by air, uses rideshare services, and makes larger gifts to family while engaging in senior‑center...
Trump Says He's Extending the Deadline for Iran by 2 Weeks in Exchange for Immediate Opening of the Strait of...
President Donald Trump announced a two‑week extension of the deadline for a deal with Iran, contingent on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The conditional ceasefire aims to create space for negotiations that could end the ongoing conflict....
Vietnam: AI Offers Path to High-Income Digital Economy
Vietnam is gearing up to make artificial intelligence the engine of a high‑income digital economy, with a JICA‑backed report estimating AI could contribute up to $130 billion to GDP by 2040 – roughly a quarter of current output. The government has...
Ceasefire Triggers Oil and Bond Yield Declines
Two-week ceasefire leads to drops in oil and bond yields. #oil #bonds #economics #mortgagerates #chartdaddy
Stocks Under Pressure as Energy Crisis Bites
Thailand’s equity market faces pressure as diesel prices jump 69% to about 50.54 baht per litre (≈$1.53), tightening cost margins and threatening growth. Bualuang Securities forecasts the SET index to trade between 1,400‑1,500 points in April, with a downside to 1,340...
Aehr Test Systems Q3 FY2026: The Burn-In Proxy for Silicon Photonics HVM
Aehr Test Systems reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $10.3 million, a 44% year‑over‑year decline, while bookings surged to $37.2 million, yielding a book‑to‑bill ratio above 3.5x. The company disclosed that at least two silicon photonics customers are now ordering wafer‑level burn‑in (WLBI)...
Simple Joint Ventures Let Doctors Own Their Office Spaces
A lot of people watch Billions or Suits and get conned into thinking they need to come up with some incredibly clever business strategy to succeed Couldn't be farther from the truth My mentor started off investing in office buildings Purely by...
Micron, Credo, Lumentum: 3 AI Strong Buys
Steve Cress, Seeking Alpha’s head of quant, highlighted three AI‑related tech stocks—Micron Technology, Lumentum Holdings, and Credo Technology Group—as strong buys after steep pullbacks. He pointed to Micron’s 412% year‑over‑year EPS growth and a PE of 6.5×, Lumentum’s 30% ROE...
Report: Penn Station Submarket Emerges as Dynamic Office Destination
Manhattan’s Penn Station submarket has become a leading office destination, driven by extensive renovations and new high‑end developments. Between 2023 and 2025, over 3.5 million square feet of office space relocated there, representing roughly a quarter of all Manhattan moves. The...
Iran War; Ma Xingrui; Industrial and Supply Chain Security; PLA Political Rectification; MSS Warns About Foreign Dinner Guests
China and Russia vetoed Bahrain's UN Security Council resolution that sought multilateral cooperation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint. Beijing’s ambassador argued the draft was influenced by President Donald Trump’s recent remarks, framing it as provocative....
Top 10 Stocks to Watch: April 2026
The S&P 500 E‑Mini futures are down 3.43% year‑to‑date, hitting a low of $6,353.25 on March 31 before rebounding to around $6,665 in early April. Technical analysis points to a critical $6,500 support level, with a break potentially targeting $6,360, while a hold...
Cramer Says Tuesday’s Stock Market Action Gives Investors a Glimpse of the U.S. Economy’s Fate if Iran War Persists
Jim Cramer warned that Tuesday’s market action signals a bleak outlook for the U.S. economy if the Iran conflict drags on. The S&P 500 slipped for most of the session while the Dow fell 0.2% and the Nasdaq barely rose....
Trump Administration Releases Guidance on Clean Energy Tax Credit Restrictions
The Treasury and IRS issued Notice 2026‑15 to clarify how clean‑energy tax credits under sections 45Y, 48E and 45X are limited for projects tied to Prohibited Foreign Entities (PFEs) under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. The guidance defines "effective...
The Iran Conflict Isn’t Panicking Investors — Yet. That’s About to Change.
Since the Iran conflict erupted in late February, U.S. equities have drifted lower but have not suffered a sharp sell‑off. Corporate bond spreads have stayed relatively narrow, and long‑term inflation expectations have risen only modestly. Wall Street analysts find the...
Gold & Silver Steady As The World Awaits The Big Decision
Gold and silver markets stayed relatively calm amid heightened geopolitical tension, with gold futures climbing $48 to $4,732 per ounce and silver rising 26 cents to $73.11 per ounce. Prices swung sharply throughout the day as traders weighed former President...
Multi-Story Warehouse Sale Sets Pricing Benchmark for LIC
Marcus & Millichap closed the sale of 43-10 21st St., a two‑story, 40,400‑sq‑ft warehouse in Long Island City, for $14.5 million, or $359 per square foot. The price markedly exceeds recent comparable trades that hovered in the low $200s per square...
★ OpenAI Announces $122 Billion Additional ‘Committed Capital’, and Announces Their ‘Superapp’ Plan for the Future
OpenAI announced a new funding round that brings its committed capital to $122 billion, pushing its post‑money valuation to $852 billion. The company unveiled a “superapp” vision that would merge ChatGPT, Codex, browsing and agentic capabilities into a single user experience. At...
Claims Wild-Caught Australian Seafood Will Soon 'only Be Afforded by the Rich'
Australian wild‑caught seafood is facing a steep price surge as fuel costs for fishing vessels have doubled, pushing operating expenses from $54,000 to $100,000 per trip. A permanent ban on demersal fishing in Western Australia and the recent collapse of...
How Investing $100 a Week Can Turn Into $10,000 in Just Two Years
Investing a modest $100 each week in a low‑cost index fund can generate $5,200 in principal after one year and surpass $10,000 in two years, even before accounting for market gains. The strategy relies on automatic weekly transfers, removing the...
The Iran War Doesn’t Immediately Jeopardize Taiwan
The article argues that the U.S. war in Iran does not create an immediate threat to Taiwan, but it reshapes strategic calculations in the Indo‑Pacific. It examines whether Washington’s willingness to intervene in Iran signals a readiness to defend Taiwan,...
Commentary: China’s Muted Response to the Iran War Speaks Volumes
China’s response to the Iran war was deliberately muted, limiting its public statements to a generic expression of concern while focusing on evacuating thousands of citizens and dispatching a special envoy. The restraint reflects Beijing’s calculation that the conflict poses...
Universal Should Say No to Bill Ackman
Pershing Square, led by activist investor Bill Ackman, has tabled a $64 billion offer to acquire Universal Music Group, the world’s largest recorded‑music company. The proposal, announced in early April 2026, would merge two of the industry’s biggest catalog owners and...
AXTI Poised for Multi‑day Bounce Toward $55‑$60
$AXTI Wedging nicely after ~40% pullback since printing new highs a mere 6 days ago. Short-term oversold enough here for a multi-day bounce. Printed an INSIDE DAY candle today. Look for upside traction from here as we move into the second...
SPX Gains 2% Post‑Ceasefire, Reclaims 200‑Day SMA
Big 2% rally from the $SPX after-hours following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US/Israel and Iran. Back above the 200-day SMA. Now the burden is on markets to capitalize on the 'good news' https://t.co/djEZLD8zgj
Trump Allies Play Down Iran ‘Genocide’ Threats as Critics Warn of War Crimes
Trump‑aligned politicians in the United States have downplayed recent accusations that Iran is committing genocide against Palestinian civilians, framing the claims as political hyperbole. Critics, including human‑rights groups and several foreign‑policy experts, argue that Iran’s support for Hamas and its...
Coastal Housing Markets Shed Residents Annually, Absorbing Loss
High-cost coastal housing markets like NYC and Seattle lose Americans each year. Here’s how their housing markets absorb it My latest for ResiClub: https://t.co/5YEJtZKG4d
Iran Agrees to Ceasefire, Reopening Strait of Hormuz Soon
*IRAN ACCEPTS PAKISTAN'S TWO-WEEK CEASEFIRE PROPOSAL: NYT -- "ceasefire will come into force when Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz" -- So, this chart will be at zero tomorrow, and ships can start moving immediately? https://t.co/3VFPp2rq6x
Dynasty, Goldman Power Latest $2.4 Billion Breakaway From UBS
Advisors Jason Stephens and Mic Lundon left UBS with roughly $2.4 billion in client assets to launch Evertern Wealth, a Florida‑based RIA delivering family‑office services. The firm is backed by Dynasty Financial Partners for technology and investment access, while Goldman Sachs...
Refurbished iPhone 13 Minis: The Inflation‑Proof Investment
If you want an inflation-proof investment, fill a room with refurbished iPhone 13 minis. Apple will never make a reasonably-sized phone again, but the demand will always be there.
Inverted Head & Shoulders Targets 671‑674, SPY Above.
The measured move of this Inverted Head & Shoulders I started drawing yesterday is like $671-$674. $spy $677 is above https://t.co/5848v7UUAz
The Closer – Record Backwardation, Supply Chain Stress – 4/7/26
Brent spot prices have entered an unprecedented backwardation, trading more than $30 per barrel above the front‑month June Brent futures contract. The New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index and the Logistics Managers Index both recorded sharply rising prices...
SPY Climbs Above 200‑DMA as Oil Plunges
$SPY back above its 200dma.. by a nice margin right now. Like I always say, nothing good happens below the 200dma... except market bottoms. WTI -16%, Brent -18% https://t.co/iY6pN0daWo
Ceasefire Sparks Potential Monster Rally in Oversold Tech
The news of the ceasefire is very positive for stocks. Technology stocks are severely oversold, positioning is at an extreme and if we do get a 2-week ceasefire, we'll get a monster rally in growth stocks.
4 Scenarios On How The Iran Conflict Could Reshape Energy Markets
The article outlines four plausible futures for global energy markets based on U.S. actions and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. withdrawal could either restore the status quo or lock in a new normal of higher, volatile...
Trump Delays Iran Attack as Ceasefire Nears
President Donald Trump postponed by two weeks his threat to attack civilian infrastructure across #Iran, as negotiators inched closer to a ceasefire deal that will see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/jaoOe5416G
Oil Slumps 12% After Trump‑Iran Ceasefire Opens Hormuz
Oil prices plummet 12% (and counting) after Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran 🇺🇸 🤝 🇮🇷 The deal is subject to an immediate opening of Hormuz https://t.co/idSwDqTWxx
Apple’s Stock Pares Losses. Here’s How to Think About the Latest Saga with Foldable iPhones.
Apple’s shares slipped after a Nikkei Asia report suggested early‑testing issues could postpone the first shipments of its much‑anticipated foldable iPhone by several months. The stock tumbled 5.1% intraday before narrowing the loss to a 2.1% decline by market close....
Macro Traders Face Biggest March Losses Amid War Hedge Squeeze
𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 *Haidar Jupiter: -12% *Brevan Howard Master: -6.6% for the worst monthly loss in its two-decade-plus history *Diego Megia’s Taula -8.6% https://t.co/Ye6CajOsZO https://t.co/fMkAfo9I9F
Sell Timing Matters as Much as Asset Choice
When it's time to rebalance, where you sell matters just as much as what you sell. https://t.co/WhFKGHqYb3
Apple Shares Sink on Report of Foldable iPhone Delays
Apple’s shares slipped about 2% on Tuesday after Nikkei Asia reported engineering challenges delaying its first foldable iPhone, originally slated for a September 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18. The report highlighted that the company’s supply chain is under pressure...
Fed Dovish Shift Boosts Bullish Momentum, Watch ES
The Fed's dovish shift is music to bulls' ears as inflation continues cooling. Markets are already pricing in easier monetary policy ahead. Tomorrow we'll be watching how ES reacts to this momentum using our DOTS indicator for precise entries. https://t.co/66dSROf2rQ...
Mism
The mismatch also made for great fun for rel val trading the vols and cleaning for when an event fell between expiries. Also fun when your Brent greeks went away since they expired earlier, an issue you didn't sweat when...
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bids to Buy Universal Music Group
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management has submitted a $64 billion offer to acquire Universal Music Group, representing a 78% premium over the current market price. The proposal would relocate UMG’s listing from Amsterdam to New York and reincorporate the company...
Fuel Prices Likely to Rise Months Despite Hormuz Reopening
Fuel prices could keep rising for months even if Hormuz reopens, US EIA says https://t.co/4IPPfkJ9X9
South Africa’s ASP Offers US‑backed Gas Alternative to Russia, Qatar
ASP Isotopes to the rescue? $ASPI Strategically positioned in geopolitically neutral South Africa and bolstered by the backing of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), ASP’s Virginia Gas Project - integrated through the Renergen acquisition - stands as a...
Live: Markets Brace for Iran War Deadline, Oil Prices Fall on Deal Hopes
Physical crude prices have surged to near $150 a barrel as Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz cuts roughly 12 million barrels per day from global supply. Dated Brent, the benchmark for immediate delivery, is trading about $20 above June...