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…
18 December 2018
1) Amazon has opened another cashier-less store where video cameras watch customers pick items off the shelves and totals their bill, automatically charging their credit card. This is another sign…
17 December 2018
1) Indicators of coming inflation picked up in November. Core consumer price index increased 0.2% in previous month, making for a yearly increase of 2.2%. 2) There are fears of…
14 December 2018
1) More states are considering enacting or raising their minimum wages, which is gaining popular support with more of their constituents. 2) Downward spiral of international markets, from fearful repercussions…