Back in the day, I used to look at the weekly S&P 500 chart every weekend and ask myself the same three questions: What is the long-term trend?What is the medium-term trend?What is the short-term trend? My goal was to make sure that I was respecting the broader market direction, and not fighting it by taking too many contrary positions ...

Javid Javdani is an entrepreneur and the owner of Balboa Market, an international food market located in San Diego, California. Originally from Iran, Javid Javdani moved to the United States in 1982 and brought with him a deep appreciation for the role food plays in connecting people across cultures. After a successful two-decade career as a pharmacist, he transitioned to ...

With millions of voters expected to show up to the polls today, the world will be anxiously watching for the election results to start pouring in on Tuesday night. Here is what you need to know about the 2024 presidential election results. When do the polls close? Kentucky (eight electoral votes) will be the first state to close its polls ...

Emma Hopp On October 6, Brazil held its municipal elections. Over 150 million citizens—a number that is roughly 40 percent of the population of the US—were eligible to vote for their local leaders. On a national level, the Brazilian legislature is considering regulations to mitigate perceived risks that social media and artificial intelligence pose to the political process. These proposed ...

Seasonal businesses often face challenges with inventory management due to changing demand and varying storage needs. Having extra inventory can make it harder to serve customers efficiently. To succeed in a seasonal market, it’s essential to establish a solid inventory management system and use effective strategies to manage your stock throughout the year. Forecast Inventory Needs Accurately To forecast how ...

Missing a connecting flight can turn any trip into a stressful experience. Whether due to a delayed initial flight, tight scheduling, or long queues at security, the consequences can be frustrating and sometimes costly. Understanding your options and rights, particularly regarding compensation for missed connecting flights, can help you manage the situation effectively. Assess the Situation Immediately As soon as ...

Gene Healy Like most libertarians—and most sane Americans—David Friedman looks upon the Trump v. Harris contest with dread: My opinion of the election is “a plague on both your houses.” Kamala Harris is an extreme representative of an ideology I have opposed for most of my life. Donald Trump has three major positions on two of which, immigration and trade, ...

David Kemp In a November 4 blog, I discussed the economics of nuclear power in light of recent nuclear deals by Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. While optimists envision an important role for nuclear power in a transition to clean energy, historical and recent experience with nuclear power and its continued high cost suggests that a more skeptical view is warranted.  ...

Tens of millions of Americans are headed to the polls across the country Tuesday, but polling locations will not remain open forever. Here are the poll closing times for every state in the country. 6 PM EST Partial poll closure. Some polling locations will remain open. Partial poll closure. Some polling locations will remain open. 7 PM EST Partial poll ...

Sen. J.D. Vance, former President Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate, referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as ‘trash’ during a speech on the eve of Election Day. ‘The citizens of this country are not garbage for wanting to be able to afford groceries and a nice place to live. But in two days we are gonna take out the trash ...