Entertainment Armageddon
“You may be surprised to hear this, but Hollywood is out of ideas and is incapable of writing anything good.”
Pipeline Crisis Means Political Doom
“Congress recently passed legislation ordering permits issued for the Mountain Valley Pipeline built in Virginia and West Virginia. However, as we all know in the American system, anything important comes under the purview of random judges, not elected representatives.”
The Gamer Uprising Is Nigh
“Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 generated at least $307 million in its first week on one platform. That dwarfs the total box office of many films that are considered smash hits.”
Roller Coaster For Better Therapeutics
“It’s been an eventful few months for Better Therapeutics (BTTX). In late March, the company announced it was laying off an astonishing 35% of its workforce. Yesterday, it surged by more than 26%.”
Finally Progress In Alzheimer’s War
“That’s as close to a sure stream of revenue as one can expect in biotech.”
China Getting Choked Out
“In short, the bearish case for China is only intensifying.”
Buffett, Bismarck, And God’s Favor For The USA
“God has a special providence for fools, drunkards, and the United States of America.”
Robinhood, Apple New Banks On The Block
“Investors might be looking for a different place to put their money. And now there are two new opportunities – Robinhood and Apple.”
Weight Loss In A Pill
“It’s the ultimate dream for the pharmaceutical industry. About two out of three American adults are obese or overweight. Left to our own devices, that probably won’t change anytime soon. America’s fast paced lifestyle and the way Americans eat on the go ensures that we will continue to pile on the pounds. Unless, of course, we can find a pharmaceutical cure.”
The End Of ESG
“So is one of the world’s most powerful men, the guy who basically mainstreamed the Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) phenomenon through sheer market power, backing down out of fear? Not quite. Even the quote itself is a bit muddled.”