In this mailbag edition, Jeff discusses whether or not now is a good time to invest in the markets. Readers also want to know how resistant a blockchain is to hacking. And Jeff shares his thoughts on small modular reactors (SMRs) as a solution to clean energy demand.
As it happens, the Dow Jones topped out at 2722 precisely on August 25th of that year. It was the all-time high for 1987. And it was a level that the Dow would not see again until two years later in August of 1989. I’m sure
Elon Musk’s replacement as Twitter CEO seems like the antithesis of who he would choose to carry out his vision. But I couldn’t help but think of reasons why a hire like this might make sense. If extremely powerful forces can control governments, institutions, and mass media, they can most certainly control companies and individuals. And Twitter isn’t...
This self-proclaimed leader in the electric vehicle space is far behind in the race to create solid-state batteries. I didn’t buy it. There were red flags everywhere… But incredibly, some did…
Billions have been spent trying to “grow” meat in a laboratory. The goal, not surprisingly, is “sustainability” and to “save the environment,” which is what made the research so interesting… I think about the production of anything, especially when I’m told that it is “clean” or “sustainable.” Shockingly, lab-grown meat is not.
The Federal Reserve’s plans for a CBDC are imminent – though, we shouldn’t expect a decentralized, blockchain-powered stablecoin backed by U.S. dollars... And this latest string of legislation is a sign of what’s to come.
Stock market crashes are tough on everyday investors. For all the years waiting for gains to build up… they can evaporate in a matter of weeks, without warning. Of course, you don’t need to hear that from me.