4 January 2019
1) Tech stocks dropped 5%, the worst drop in seven years. This prompted warnings to expect another 5% drop. 2) Apple is pulling the stock markets down because of it’s…
3 January 19
1) Tiny houses for the young are more trendy with a wide variety of styles and designs, as more young people seek affordable housing of their own. 2) Global stocks…
2 January 2019
1) Analysis estimate there is a 40% chance of a recession in 2019. 2) Analysis cut the 2019 earnings forecast by more than half. While still growing, earnings are growing…
31 December 2018
1) Wells Fargo has had $575 billion dollars imposed on them by state investigators to resolve questionable business practices. This is in addition to $1 billion dollars in fines. 2)…
EFR PODCAST EP. #30: END OF THE YEAR WRAP UP 2018
Wrap up of 2018 episode, Sammy BE (Bizman Bassey), James Lyman & on the boards, magic Jon Don Sterling. The trio discussed topics and issues ranging from economy, business, trade,…
28 December 2018
1) Weekly jobless claims fell to a near 49 year low, with 216,000 claims. 2) The Dow’s 1000 point surge failed to stimulate the European markets, which fell as well…
27 December 2018
1) Economic growth revised downwards to 3.4% for the fourth quarter. 2) De Beers, the major marketeer of diamonds, is fighting back on lab-grown diamonds. For decades De Beers has…
THE CAST PODCAST EP. #2: THE CAST HOT TOPICS
On podcast episode #2 hosts Sammy BE, Luisa L, and Savannah Bee discuss popular trending topics in entertainment, music, media, sports and politics. The trio discussed topics ranging from the…
21 December 2018
1) There are suggestions that people shouldn’t be worried about the stock market, rather they should worry about having a job with the possible weakening of economy. 2) Markets fell…
19 December 2018
1) Japan has embarked on a massive military buildup to counter the growing threat of China. They are purchasing F35’s for use on their new aircraft carrier, their first since…