investmentwatchblog--2020-09-01--Police Use Facial Recognition Smart Helmets To Conduct Indiscriminate Surveillance At Airports

When news broke about the Flint Bishop airport police becoming the first police department in the country to start using facial recognition police helmets , I thought , this must be an episode from the Twilight Zone .
But alas , it is reality , and once again DHS/TSA have taken government surveillance to a frightening new level .
As WXYZ 7 Detroit revealed .
“ This device is a game-changer , ” Airport Director Nino Sapone said .
“ It has the ability to perform several functions , including detecting the temperature of multiple people at a distance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The helmet is the first mobile platform of its kind , allowing our Police Officers the flexibility to walk the terminal building and randomly screen both incoming and outgoing passengers .
We couldn ’ t be more pleased to be partnering with KeyBiz to spearhead the incorporation of this advanced technology in the United States.
” Allowing police to scan the faces of thousands of airline passengers is more than a game-changer , it is a privacy nightmare more suited for a Twilight Zone episode .
Imagine police officers on Segways travelling through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognition smart helmets to identify you and your family with no option to opt-out .
How do you opt-out if a police officer with a smart helmet looks at you ?
Short Answer : you can ’ t .
Bishop International Airport Director Nino Sapone could not be more pleased about their police department “ spearheading the incorporation of this advanced technology in the United States.
” Why would an airport director be so excited about police surveilling everyone from 21 feet away .
And who is behind it ?
“ Flint Bishop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first group in the country to utilize this new technology , ” said Steve Lorincz , TSA ’ s Federal Security Director Detroit Field Office .
“ The airport , along with TSA ’ s initiatives from our ‘ Stay Healthy .
Stay Secure.
’ Campaign , utilizing acrylic barriers and Credential Authentication Technology ( CAT ) units to minimize personal touch points , remain committed to the health and safety of our frontline workers and airline travelers to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
” There it is in black and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people about since the outbreak of the pandemic .
The Feds are using our fear of catching COVID-19 as an excuse to use facial recognition/thermal imaging under the guise of public safety .
KeyBiz ’ s smart helmets also come equipped with license plate readers , essentially turning cops into mobile surveillance platforms .
Using police officers to indiscriminately scan everyone ’ s faces and license plates is a recipe for disaster .
According to an NBC 25 News article the Feds are sneaking facial recognition smart helmets into airports looking for blacklisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article does not specifically mention blacklisted people , it does mention that airport police use smart helmets to compare peoples faces to “ databases of alleged criminals.
” History has shown that airport police ( DHS/TSA ) have access to numerous databases of blacklisted people and a secret list of unruly passengers .
TSA ’ s “ Stay Healthy , Stay Secure ” campaign , encourages airline passengers to scan themselves .
“ Getting your boarding pass and Identification verified has now gotten easier and safer .
Gone are the days when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an TSA officer .
Now , you ’ ll be able to get your identification verified without any physical contact between you and a TSA officer .
However , the TSA officer may ask you to temporarily lower your face mask to verify you are who you say are.
” But apparently the Feds do not believe that every American will scan themselves .
Hence , KeyBiz smart helmets that take all the guess work out of identifying everyone .
Where does one go for redress ?
Do you approach the police officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Too late , your image [ s ] has already been downloaded to the cloud and entered into a DHS/police database .
Welcome to pandemic America : You are now free to get up and travel throughout the country as long as you agree to be identified and treated like a suspected criminal .
There is zero justification for turning police into mobile surveillance platforms in an open society .

by mapi
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When news broke about the Flint Bishop airport police becoming the first police department in the country to start using facial recognition police helmets, I thought, this must be an episode from the Twilight Zone.
But alas, it is reality, and once again DHS/TSA have taken government surveillance to a frightening new level. As WXYZ 7 Detroit revealed.
“This device is a game-changer,” Airport Director Nino Sapone said. “It has the ability to perform several functions, including detecting the temperature of multiple people at a distance of up to 21 feet with precision accuracy The helmet is the first mobile platform of its kind, allowing our Police Officers the flexibility to walk the terminal building and randomly screen both incoming and outgoing passengers. We couldn’t be more pleased to be partnering with KeyBiz to spearhead the incorporation of this advanced technology in the United States.” Allowing police to scan the faces of thousands of airline passengers is more than a game-changer, it is a privacy nightmare more suited for a Twilight Zone episode.
Imagine police officers on Segways travelling through airport terminals across the country using facial recognition smart helmets to identify you and your family with no option to opt-out. How do you opt-out if a police officer with a smart helmet looks at you? Short Answer: you can’t.
Bishop International Airport Director Nino Sapone could not be more pleased about their police department “spearheading the incorporation of this advanced technology in the United States.”
Why would an airport director be so excited about police surveilling everyone from 21 feet away. And who is behind it?
“Flint Bishop International Airport Police will stand alone as the first group in the country to utilize this new technology,” said Steve Lorincz, TSA’s Federal Security Director Detroit Field Office. “The airport, along with TSA’s initiatives from our ‘Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.’ Campaign, utilizing acrylic barriers and Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) units to minimize personal touch points, remain committed to the health and safety of our frontline workers and airline travelers to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.” There it is in black and white. Everything I have been warning people about since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Feds are using our fear of catching COVID-19 as an excuse to use facial recognition/thermal imaging under the guise of public safety.
KeyBiz’s smart helmets also come equipped with license plate readers, essentially turning cops into mobile surveillance platforms. Using police officers to indiscriminately scan everyone’s faces and license plates is a recipe for disaster.
According to an NBC 25 News article the Feds are sneaking facial recognition smart helmets into airports looking for blacklisted or “wanted criminals.”
Although the article does not specifically mention blacklisted people, it does mention that airport police use smart helmets to compare peoples faces to “databases of alleged criminals.” History has shown that airport police (DHS/TSA) have access to numerous databases of blacklisted people and a secret list of unruly passengers.
TSA’s “Stay Healthy, Stay Secure” campaign, encourages airline passengers to scan themselves.
“Getting your boarding pass and Identification verified has now gotten easier and safer. Gone are the days when you actually had to hand your ID to an TSA officer. Now, you’ll be able to get your identification verified without any physical contact between you and a TSA officer. However, the TSA officer may ask you to temporarily lower your face mask to verify you are who you say are.” But apparently the Feds do not believe that every American will scan themselves. Hence, KeyBiz smart helmets that take all the guess work out of identifying everyone.
Where does one go for redress? Do you approach the police officer and demand that they delete your picture? Too late, your image[s] has already been downloaded to the cloud and entered into a DHS/police database.
Welcome to pandemic America: You are now free to get up and travel throughout the country as long as you agree to be identified and treated like a suspected criminal.
There is zero justification for turning police into mobile surveillance platforms in an open society.


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-01--If You Want to See A Police State – Look At Australia

I loved Melbourne ( Melbin as they pronounce it ) and flew there often to meet with mining companies and business leaders .
The city with its trams and unique way of driving was always a delight .
Now , it is very clear , I will never see that city again .
The Police in Melbin are simply supporting the government and appear to be enjoying their new power to run Australia as if it were East Germany behind the Berlin Wall .
The oppression of the people in Melbin is truly a violation of human rights .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the justification to invade dictators in the Middle East .
The police outright attack people and are now arresting people who dare take a walk and give them a full dose of pepper spray .
They have even locked up people who simply gave another a hug .
The government has stated that wearing masks may be a permanent change to daily life for years to come .
This is the overthrow of democracy and the only way these politicians will retain power is to suspend elections .
There have been serious economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Melbourne which are even affecting people emotionally .
Groups are now forming in the western suburbs where people are walking en masse in Guy Fawkes masks .
They are planning a protest for the 5th September , which they are calling it Freedom Day .
The police are saying if you attend you will have no freedom .
It is shocking how the police in Melbourne seems so grateful to be able to act with impunity to do just about anything to people .

by Martin Armstrong
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I loved Melbourne (Melbin as they pronounce it) and flew there often to meet with mining companies and business leaders. The city with its trams and unique way of driving was always a delight. Now, it is very clear, I will never see that city again. The Police in Melbin are simply supporting the government and appear to be enjoying their new power to run Australia as if it were East Germany behind the Berlin Wall. The oppression of the people in Melbin is truly a violation of human rights. The very same actions have been used as the justification to invade dictators in the Middle East. The police outright attack people and are now arresting people who dare take a walk and give them a full dose of pepper spray. They have even locked up people who simply gave another a hug. The government has stated that wearing masks may be a permanent change to daily life for years to come. This is the overthrow of democracy and the only way these politicians will retain power is to suspend elections.
There have been serious economic impacts caused by these drastic lockdowns in Melbourne which are even affecting people emotionally. Groups are now forming in the western suburbs where people are walking en masse in Guy Fawkes masks. They are planning a protest for the 5th September, which they are calling it Freedom Day. The police are saying if you attend you will have no freedom. It is shocking how the police in Melbourne seems so grateful to be able to act with impunity to do just about anything to people.


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-01--TAKE A MOMENT AND LOOK AT THE US DOLLAR

TAKE A MOMENT AND LOOK AT THE US DOLLAR

The US Dollar Continues to Weaken US dollar remains under pressure The greenback continued on its downward path overnight and @ @ @ @ @ .

TAKE A MOMENT AND LOOK AT THE 🇺🇸 US DOLLAR pic.twitter.com/cTXNCaaPFZ — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) September 1, 2020
US dollar remains under pressure The greenback continued on its downward path overnight and has weakened further in Asia.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-09-01--Warren Buffett – Bubbles Can Last for a LONG time

With high valuations of stocks and some stocks like Tesla reaching very high levels , I found this video clip @ @ @ @ @ “ If a company is worth $ 10 billion then it has got to be @ @ @ @ @ 700 million to $ 800 million next year .
If it can not do that @ @ @ @ @ maybe 10 % more than that the year after and continue … there aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ that can do that… ”

With high valuations of stocks and some stocks like Tesla reaching very high levels, I found this video clip by Warren Buffett useful –
“If a company is worth $10 billion then it has got to be able to give you $700 million to $800 million next year. If it cannot do that then it has to give maybe 10% more than that the year after and continue … there aren’t a lot of businesses that can do that…”
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h/t vanSin19


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-01--We are in a new bull market for precious metals.

There goes silver again. Out of a bullish pennant with authority. Ready to take out its August highs. We are in a new bull market for precious metals. pic.twitter.com/A25xZIiKMT — Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) September 1, 2020
I'm amazed by how much ground @norbertjmichel manages to cover in this review of the Fed's recent policy "innovation": t.co/OMZBJjOPVk — George Selgin (@GeorgeSelgin) August 31, 2020
For anyone who was interested in knowing the banks or Primary Dealers under the #FederalReserve umbrella that have Reserves at the Fed. @GeorgeGammon pic.twitter.com/DIPqsIx8Xk — Greg Crennan (@GregCrennan) September 1, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-01--Tesla has outperformed hyper-inflated Venezuelan Stocks in the last year.  This is turning into a ba

Tesla has outperformed hyper-inflated Venezuelan Stocks in the last year .
This is turning into a banana republic… None of @ @ @ @ @ pic.twitter.com/armvZzxiWi

Tesla has outperformed hyper-inflated Venezuelan Stocks in the last year.
This is turning into a banana republic…
None of us own enough gold. pic.twitter.com/armvZzxiWi
— Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) August 31, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-01--Parksville & Qualicum Beach in BC, Canada Outlaw COVID Restrictions

COMMENT : In a historic act of direct democracy last night , the Oceanside Common Law Assembly ( OCLA ) passed a Public Safety Bylaw that prohibits COVID restrictions and mandatory distancing , masking , quarantines , and vaccinations anywhere in the communities of Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Canada ’ s west coast .
As of today , anyone who tries to impose COVID regulations on the people of these communities can face fines and imprisonments by OCLA and its Common Law Court .
Citing International law , the Assembly Bylaw states that these COVID regulations “ are unlawful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threaten and assault the fundamental liberties , health and security of the people of our community …Therefore it is ordered that no-one is obligated to consent to or comply with any of these regulations … and anyone is free to actively resist and disobey such regulations and measures by any means necessary without fear of legal consequence.
” The Bylaw concludes by accusing anyone who tries to impose COVID regulations on the community as being part of a criminal conspiracy and threatens them with “ penalties and imprisonment upon conviction by the Common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities are expected and compelled by law to enforce this Bylaw or be charged with obstructing justice and democratic process.
” REPLY : This is good news .
I believe that Trump will start to expose this after the election .
Dr. Scott Atlas , a member of the White House coronavirus task force , has also come out and said that hydroxychloroquine has become a political issue rather than a medical one .
We really do have to stand up to this tyranny for as I have said before , I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are clearly trying to take over the world to force change to their agenda .
The real dangerous position here is that they overthrow Trump and then set in motion this entire New Socialist Green Order .
I am concerned that if Trump wins the election , they will then try to assassinate him by 2022 .
These people are on a global mission and they will not rest until the subjugate the entire world .
This will only lead to war .
They will not be able to subjugate the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and overpopulation .

by Martin Armstrong
COMMENT: In a historic act of direct democracy last night, the Oceanside Common Law Assembly (OCLA) passed a Public Safety Bylaw that prohibits COVID restrictions and mandatory distancing, masking, quarantines, and vaccinations anywhere in the communities of Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Canada’s west coast.
As of today, anyone who tries to impose COVID regulations on the people of these communities can face fines and imprisonments by OCLA and its Common Law Court.
Citing International law, the Assembly Bylaw states that these COVID regulations “are unlawful, unwarranted and medically unsound measures that threaten and assault the fundamental liberties, health and security of the people of our community …Therefore it is ordered that no-one is obligated to consent to or comply with any of these regulations … and anyone is free to actively resist and disobey such regulations and measures by any means necessary without fear of legal consequence.”
The Bylaw concludes by accusing anyone who tries to impose COVID regulations on the community as being part of a criminal conspiracy and threatens them with “penalties and imprisonment upon conviction by the Common Law Court of Parksville … All police authorities are expected and compelled by law to enforce this Bylaw or be charged with obstructing justice and democratic process.”
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REPLY: This is good news. I believe that Trump will start to expose this after the election. Dr. Scott Atlas, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, has also come out and said that hydroxychloroquine has become a political issue rather than a medical one. We really do have to stand up to this tyranny for as I have said before, I have met some of these key players and they are clearly trying to take over the world to force change to their agenda.
The real dangerous position here is that they overthrow Trump and then set in motion this entire New Socialist Green Order. I am concerned that if Trump wins the election, they will then try to assassinate him by 2022. These people are on a global mission and they will not rest until the subjugate the entire world. This will only lead to war. They will not be able to subjugate the world. Gates is obsessed with Global Warming and overpopulation.


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-02--“It’s Not Your Imagination. Something Is Very Wrong.”

Once in a while , someone says something that perfectly captures the moment that we are currently facing .
Earlier today , I believe that I stumbled upon an example of this , and I will be sharing what I found in this article .
So far this year , our nation has faced one crisis after another , but even after what we have already been though a lot of people out there are absolutely convinced that much worse is coming .
In fact , in all of my years of writing I have never had as many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns about our immediate future as I have here in 2020 .
There seems to be an overwhelming consensus that great trouble is rapidly approaching , and there are so many people that are making major life changes based on what they believe is coming .
With that in mind , I would like to share three recent quotes from Glenn Beck… # 1 “ What I ’ m here to do is to sound the trumpet .
To warn you of what is just over the horizon , that no one else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You know things aren ’ t OK .
They aren ’ t normal .
Many of us have this feeling that we ’ re headed towards something — something not good.
” # 2 “ If you felt any of these things , I want you to know this : One , you ’ re right , it ’ s not your imagination .
Whether you ’ re on the left or right , it ’ s not your imagination .
Something is very wrong .
Two , you ’ re not alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling this .
And , three , this is the difficult beginning of a new era.
” # 3 “ But , I believe that we are now squarely in the days the Bible foretold .
I told you there would come a time when we passed all the exits .
And we ’ re there .
We need to fight to slow down the chaos .
We need to do everything we can to slow chaos down.
” He hit the nail right on the head , and I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better myself .
So many people out there have such an ominous feeling about the times that we are moving into , and a lot of them wonder if others are feeling the exact same way .
Of course the truth is that countless others are also sensing that something has gone horribly wrong .
Each one of us can look around and see that society is coming apart at the seams , and nobody seems to have a realistic plan for ending the chaos .
Instead , there seems to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threshold into a dangerous new period in our history and that there is no going back to the way that things were before .
If the vast majority of Americans were generally convinced that our current problems were just temporary in nature , we wouldn ’ t be seeing the mass exodus out of our major cities that we are witnessing right now .
According to a Daily Mail article that I came across this afternoon , large numbers of Americans are “ fleeing ” to states with low population density such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … I can just hear residents of those three states groan as they read this article .
Recently , I had someone from a state in the middle of the country specifically ask me to avoid encouraging people to move to his state .
So many that live in beautiful rural areas are horrified at the prospect of hordes of transplants from New York , California and Illinois moving in and ruining their communities .
And according to that same Daily Mail article , New York is one of the main states that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course not all moves are out of state .
In many instances , people are just moving out to the suburbs from a core urban area , and all of this movement is really starting to show up in the real estate numbers .
The following comes from CNN… Personally , I can ’ t blame anyone that wants to flee the major cities .
As our society continues to crumble , living in a core urban area will be a very dangerous thing to do .
For now , most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as time rolls along economic considerations will increasingly come to the fore .
If people are this crazed and this violent now , what are they going to be like when all of their food is gone and they are desperately hungry ?
Even now , millions of Americans are becoming increasingly desperate .
58 million Americans have filed new claims for unemployment benefits over the past 23 weeks , about two-thirds of the country is in financial distress , and one recent Gallup survey found that 70 percent of all Americans want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t take very much to turn most of us into socialists , did it ?
Of course this is just the start .
As the U.S. is hit by one major crisis after another , the economic desperation all around us is going to get far , far worse .
Glenn Beck said it so perfectly .
If you have a very ominous feeling about what is ahead , it isn ’ t just your imagination .
Something is definitely very wrong , and our national nightmare is just beginning .

by Michael Snyder
Once in a while, someone says something that perfectly captures the moment that we are currently facing. Earlier today, I believe that I stumbled upon an example of this, and I will be sharing what I found in this article. So far this year, our nation has faced one crisis after another, but even after what we have already been though a lot of people out there are absolutely convinced that much worse is coming. In fact, in all of my years of writing I have never had as many people reach out to me personally with their concerns about our immediate future as I have here in 2020. There seems to be an overwhelming consensus that great trouble is rapidly approaching, and there are so many people that are making major life changes based on what they believe is coming.
With that in mind, I would like to share three recent quotes from Glenn Beck…
#1 “What I’m here to do is to sound the trumpet. To warn you of what is just over the horizon, that no one else will tell you. […] You know things aren’t OK. They aren’t normal. Many of us have this feeling that we’re headed towards something — something not good.”
#2 “If you felt any of these things, I want you to know this: One, you’re right, it’s not your imagination. Whether you’re on the left or right, it’s not your imagination. Something is very wrong. Two, you’re not alone. You are not the only one feeling this. And, three, this is the difficult beginning of a new era.”
#3 “But, I believe that we are now squarely in the days the Bible foretold. I told you there would come a time when we passed all the exits. And we’re there. We need to fight to slow down the chaos. We need to do everything we can to slow chaos down.”
He hit the nail right on the head, and I don’t think that I could have said it better myself.
So many people out there have such an ominous feeling about the times that we are moving into, and a lot of them wonder if others are feeling the exact same way. Of course the truth is that countless others are also sensing that something has gone horribly wrong. Each one of us can look around and see that society is coming apart at the seams, and nobody seems to have a realistic plan for ending the chaos. Instead, there seems to be a general consensus that we have crossed a threshold into a dangerous new period in our history and that there is no going back to the way that things were before.
If the vast majority of Americans were generally convinced that our current problems were just temporary in nature, we wouldn’t be seeing the mass exodus out of our major cities that we are witnessing right now. According to a Daily Mail article that I came across this afternoon, large numbers of Americans are “fleeing” to states with low population density such as “Vermont, Idaho and Oregon”…
Americans have been fleeing to states with more open space such as Vermont, Idaho and Oregon as they opted to relocate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows. Vermont topped the list of states that saw the biggest influx of new moves between March and August, according to the data compiled by moving company United Van Lines and published by Bloomberg.
I can just hear residents of those three states groan as they read this article.
Recently, I had someone from a state in the middle of the country specifically ask me to avoid encouraging people to move to his state. So many that live in beautiful rural areas are horrified at the prospect of hordes of transplants from New York, California and Illinois moving in and ruining their communities.
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And according to that same Daily Mail article, New York is one of the main states that people are fleeing at this point…
Two thirds of all moves booked in New York and New Jersey were for relocations out of those states, according to the data. The data shows that just under half of those moving from New York went to cities in Florida, Texas, California and North Carolina.
Of course not all moves are out of state. In many instances, people are just moving out to the suburbs from a core urban area, and all of this movement is really starting to show up in the real estate numbers. The following comes from CNN…
Signed contracts for sales of condos and co-ops in Manhattan, for example, plunged nearly 60% in July, while contracts for single-family homes in areas outside of New York City skyrocketed, according to a recent report from brokerage firm Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel. Similar shifts are playing out in suburban areas around other major cities. Norfolk County, outside of Boston, saw a 38% increase in new contracts for single-family homes in July over last year, according to Compass. Collin County, Texas, outside of Dallas, saw a 58% increase. San Bernardino County, outside of Los Angeles, saw a 62% jump and Marin County, outside of San Francisco, saw a 77% increase over last year.
Personally, I can’t blame anyone that wants to flee the major cities. As our society continues to crumble, living in a core urban area will be a very dangerous thing to do.
For now, most of the protesting is for political purposes, but as time rolls along economic considerations will increasingly come to the fore.
If people are this crazed and this violent now, what are they going to be like when all of their food is gone and they are desperately hungry?
Even now, millions of Americans are becoming increasingly desperate. 58 million Americans have filed new claims for unemployment benefits over the past 23 weeks, about two-thirds of the country is in financial distress, and one recent Gallup survey found that 70 percent of all Americans want another stimulus check…
As Congress and the Trump administration remain deadlocked in talks over the next coronavirus stimulus package, seven in 10 Americans (70%) say they would support the government sending an additional economic impact payment (EIP) to all qualified adults. These stimulus payments, which were first distributed in April as part of the popular CARES Act, are widely supported as the U.S. economy continues to face high unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic. Despite deep polarization on a number of policies related to COVID-19, an additional EIP receives strong support among both Democrats and Republicans. Democrats (82%) are most likely to favor the federal government sending another direct payment to all qualified U.S. adults (based on their income level), with about two-thirds of Republicans (64%) and independents (66%) saying the same.
It sure didn’t take very much to turn most of us into socialists, did it?
Of course this is just the start. As the U.S. is hit by one major crisis after another, the economic desperation all around us is going to get far, far worse.
Glenn Beck said it so perfectly. If you have a very ominous feeling about what is ahead, it isn’t just your imagination.
Something is definitely very wrong, and our national nightmare is just beginning.


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-02--How Sustainable Are Current Economic Trends?

We are making an adjustment to our economic thesis based on the latest data .
We ’ ve been saying the decline in unemployment benefits hurt consumers , but they planned ahead which is why the initial impact on spending wasn ’ t severe .
We ’ re changing that to say spending from those not getting unemployment benefits made up for those who are getting them .
The table below shows ACH unemployment recipients had very large yearly growth declines in spending on clothing , home improvement , and general merchandise in the week of August 22nd as compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were across the board .
Clothing has become more of a luxury than a necessity since people don ’ t need the latest styles if they aren ’ t going out/don ’ t have disposable income .
Keep in mind , this period is the back to school shopping season which is the 2nd biggest consumer spending season of the year .
Those not on benefits saw yearly growth improvement in all categories except home improvement , which had already been strong .
40 states have been accepted to give out the $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits .
Texas and Louisiana are among the 6 already giving out benefits .
Texas is important because of its size and Louisiana is important because it was devastated by hurricane Laura .
States are giving retroactive payments , so there might be a mini stimulative effect once those all go out .
Unfortunately , back to school shopping will be over in September ( stimulus coming too late ) .
Obviously , not all students are going back to physical schools , so the picture is further muddied .
In July ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some data suggesting the spending categories like clothing , which were hit the hardest , were improving quicker than average .
That implies the areas that did well during the worst of the pandemic underperformed .
The Bank of America data suggests we ’ re still seeing huge shifts in spending because of the pandemic .
It shows yearly growth in spending on clothing and restaurants & bars fell 7 % and 11 % .
Online spending on electronics was up 96 % .
We know spending is eventually going to normalize once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending data signals the economy hasn ’ t normalized , not that this is the new normal .
If you ’ re going to test the sustainability of the new trends since March , you need to see the virus go away .
If you think the economy is permanently changed , either the virus will stay for years or the new way of doing things is superior .
Again , testing the superiority will only come when there is a choice .
When there is no risk of working in an office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then you can say cities will be permanently changed and corporate real estate is in a long term downtrend .
This Is Similar To The Late 1990s/2000 There is extreme apprehension towards saying the 2020 bubble is just like the late 1990s tech bubble .
That ’ s mainly because of recency bias as those calling for a bubble have been wrong for years .
It ’ s impossible to time the top of a bubble , but if you ’ re off by 5 years or more , it was simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguments that this isn ’ t a bubble are in the 1990s there were many companies without profits and there were many more tech IPOs .
However , stocks that earn a profit can still be overvalued and there are a ton of EV and cloud companies that aren ’ t profitable .
We don ’ t have as many IPOs , but we do have SPACs , a worse economy , and many large firms with much lower growth than the tech firms in the 1990s had .
In 4 of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least 0.5 % gains in the Nasdaq while most of the stocks in the index fell .
The highest ever was 5 out of 10 days in December 1999 .
Through 167 trading days this year , the Nasdaq 100 is up 64.1 % which is the highest ever going back to 1985 .
The charts above show 2020 is nearly identical to 1999 in that large cap companies with the best stock momentum , direction of free cash flow margins , and sales growth have been rewarded , while valued stocks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a historic moment in market history .
We already had an extremely rapid bear market this year ; now we have a bubble in large cap growth stocks .
Tesla is the poster child for the 2020 tech bubble .
This certainly is a great counterpoint to the notion that in 2020 the stocks that have done well are all profitable .
Tesla ’ s valuation is so extreme , you can provide a good argument that it is a macro signal in itself .
Specifically , the company has a diluted market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than Visa ) even though it only has $ 25 billion in sales and zero EBIT .
It ’ s generous to compare it to other car companies because Tesla ’ s car division isn ’ t profitable .
The global auto industry has $ 2.3 trillion in sales and $ 100 billion in EBIT , but its market cap is only $ 803 billion .
Traditionally automakers trade at very low multiples .
Tesla ’ s goal is to have software-like margins with its autopilot , but until the service works , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
Furthermore , even with 25 % of customers buying autopilot , the company still wasn ’ t profitable last quarter if you exclude tax credits .
Apple is valued more than all the Russell 2000 companies combined .
Yes , Apple is highly profitable unlike the stocks of the 1990s .
However , the 1990s stocks had high growth , while Apple doesn ’ t .
As you can see from the chart below , its share price is up 357.8 % in the past 5 years , while its revenues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fair to Apple , it bought back stock .
Its diluted EPS is up 42.83 % signaling there has been massive multiple expansion in a slow growth company .
Apple ’ s free cash flow yield is only 240 basis points higher than the 10 year yield .
We were mistaken to say the stability of consumer spending was due to people saving up prior to the decline in benefits .
People did save up , but those who are on unemployment insurance saw a big decline in spending .
Those not getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has still been vastly changed by COVID-19 .
Tesla ’ s valuation is nearly as high as the entire global auto industry despite having zero EBIT .
Apple ’ s stock price has soared much more than its sales and diluted EPS in the past 5 years .

by UPFINA
We are making an adjustment to our economic thesis based on the latest data. We’ve been saying the decline in unemployment benefits hurt consumers, but they planned ahead which is why the initial impact on spending wasn’t severe. We’re changing that to say spending from those not getting unemployment benefits made up for those who are getting them. The table below shows ACH unemployment recipients had very large yearly growth declines in spending on clothing, home improvement, and general merchandise in the week of August 22nd as compared to August 1st. The growth declines were across the board.
BAML-Change in spending growth for UI recipients vs. all else by major sectors……
CC: @SpeakerPelosi @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/kw3oz3ET91 — LongConvexity (@LONGCONVEXITY) August 29, 2020
Clothing has become more of a luxury than a necessity since people don’t need the latest styles if they aren’t going out/don’t have disposable income. Keep in mind, this period is the back to school shopping season which is the 2nd biggest consumer spending season of the year. Those not on benefits saw yearly growth improvement in all categories except home improvement, which had already been strong.
40 states have been accepted to give out the $300 to $400 in weekly unemployment benefits. Texas and Louisiana are among the 6 already giving out benefits. Texas is important because of its size and Louisiana is important because it was devastated by hurricane Laura. States are giving retroactive payments, so there might be a mini stimulative effect once those all go out. Unfortunately, back to school shopping will be over in September (stimulus coming too late). Obviously, not all students are going back to physical schools, so the picture is further muddied.
Latest Spending In Various Categories
In July’s retail sales report, there was some data suggesting the spending categories like clothing, which were hit the hardest, were improving quicker than average. That implies the areas that did well during the worst of the pandemic underperformed. The Bank of America data suggests we’re still seeing huge shifts in spending because of the pandemic. It shows yearly growth in spending on clothing and restaurants & bars fell 7% and 11%. Online spending on electronics was up 96%.
BAML-Aggregate daily credit card spending by category…. pic.twitter.com/70pjrowZpv — LongConvexity (@LONGCONVEXITY) August 29, 2020
We know spending is eventually going to normalize once COVID-19 goes away. Therefore, this spending data signals the economy hasn’t normalized, not that this is the new normal. If you’re going to test the sustainability of the new trends since March, you need to see the virus go away. If you think the economy is permanently changed, either the virus will stay for years or the new way of doing things is superior. Again, testing the superiority will only come when there is a choice. When there is no risk of working in an office and people are still working from home, then you can say cities will be permanently changed and corporate real estate is in a long term downtrend.
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This Is Similar To The Late 1990s/2000
There is extreme apprehension towards saying the 2020 bubble is just like the late 1990s tech bubble. That’s mainly because of recency bias as those calling for a bubble have been wrong for years. It’s impossible to time the top of a bubble, but if you’re off by 5 years or more, it was simply an incorrect call. The 2 biggest arguments that this isn’t a bubble are in the 1990s there were many companies without profits and there were many more tech IPOs. However, stocks that earn a profit can still be overvalued and there are a ton of EV and cloud companies that aren’t profitable. We don’t have as many IPOs, but we do have SPACs, a worse economy, and many large firms with much lower growth than the tech firms in the 1990s had.
"Comparisons of the performance dynamics of 2020 and those of 1999 are striking… The antipathy toward lowly valued companies and the embrace of the winners was extreme in both time periods" pic.twitter.com/d96VsQGx4O — modest proposal (@modestproposal1) August 31, 2020
In 4 of the past 10 days, there have been at least 0.5% gains in the Nasdaq while most of the stocks in the index fell. The highest ever was 5 out of 10 days in December 1999. Through 167 trading days this year, the Nasdaq 100 is up 64.1% which is the highest ever going back to 1985. The charts above show 2020 is nearly identical to 1999 in that large cap companies with the best stock momentum, direction of free cash flow margins, and sales growth have been rewarded, while valued stocks have been discarded. We are in a historic moment in market history. We already had an extremely rapid bear market this year; now we have a bubble in large cap growth stocks.
Tesla’s Valuation Doesn’t Make Sense
Tesla is the poster child for the 2020 tech bubble. This certainly is a great counterpoint to the notion that in 2020 the stocks that have done well are all profitable. Tesla’s valuation is so extreme, you can provide a good argument that it is a macro signal in itself. Specifically, the company has a diluted market cap of $516 billion (more than Visa) even though it only has $25 billion in sales and zero EBIT.
It’s generous to compare it to other car companies because Tesla’s car division isn’t profitable. The global auto industry has $2.3 trillion in sales and $100 billion in EBIT, but its market cap is only $803 billion. Traditionally automakers trade at very low multiples. Tesla’s goal is to have software-like margins with its autopilot, but until the service works, it shouldn’t get credit for that. Furthermore, even with 25% of customers buying autopilot, the company still wasn’t profitable last quarter if you exclude tax credits.
Sales & Price At Apple Don’t Mix
Apple is valued more than all the Russell 2000 companies combined. Yes, Apple is highly profitable unlike the stocks of the 1990s. However, the 1990s stocks had high growth, while Apple doesn’t. As you can see from the chart below, its share price is up 357.8% in the past 5 years, while its revenues are up 17.18%. To be fair to Apple, it bought back stock. Its diluted EPS is up 42.83% signaling there has been massive multiple expansion in a slow growth company. Apple’s free cash flow yield is only 240 basis points higher than the 10 year yield.
Source: YCharts
Conclusion
We were mistaken to say the stability of consumer spending was due to people saving up prior to the decline in benefits. People did save up, but those who are on unemployment insurance saw a big decline in spending. Those not getting benefits made up for them. Spending has still been vastly changed by COVID-19. Tesla’s valuation is nearly as high as the entire global auto industry despite having zero EBIT. Apple’s stock price has soared much more than its sales and diluted EPS in the past 5 years.


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-02--Walmart VS Amazon, the next big online retailer (Walmart DD). Why my money is on Walmart (WMT)

Recently Walmart and Instacart have founded a partnership that will allow Walmart to use Instacart their same-day shipping service .
[ Walmart and Instacart together make up for nearly 50 % of the online grocery sales . ]
( secondmeasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/GroceryDelivery-chart2png-1024×631.png ) Walmart ’ s vast inventory and Instacart their network and experience will only strengthen their position as the dominant grocery delivery providers , and thus putting more pressure on Amazon .
In addition to Instacart Walmart has also partnered with Shopify .
This new partnership will allow third-party sellers to directly sell their item ’ s on the Walmart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expand Walmart ’ s inventory while giving small businesses the opportunity to reach a bigger demographic .
Walmart is expecting to add 1200 Shopify sellers in 2020 .
Listing an item on Walmart ’ s marketplace allows Walmart to pick up some fees and generate greater traffic to the website .
Another interesting possibility to consider is the fact that Walmart could be used as a Shopify returns hub , with a Walmart being within 10 miles of 90 % of the US population it is the ideal candidate for further strengthening their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of money .
Walmart has also partnered with Thredup .
ThredUp is basically an online thrift shop for clothes and wearable ’ s .
This brilliant partnership means Walmart can now offer both normal and high-end clothing on their marketplace for an affordable price and expose customers to nearly 750,000 pre-owned items .
Who would ’ ve ever thought you could tell someone that you bought your Michael Kors or Calvin Klein at Walmart .
Walmart has been partners with Google for over 3 years now .
This partnership allowed Walmart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groceries .
Simply ask one of your Google devices to buy milk and it will add milk to your Shopping cart .
This Partnership might just be the beginning of a strong bond between Google and Walmart as both companies are interested in competing with Amazon .
Walmart has been partnered with Microsoft for about 2 years with 3 more years to go .
Since the partnership Walmart has been using the full range of Microsoft cloud solutions in a bid to accelerate their digital transformation , innovation and efficiency .
Let ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these acquisitions Walmart stated entering the e-commerce market in 2016-2017 .
Sadly as is known none of these are particularly success stories with the companies being sold again , being discontinued or CEO ’ s leaving .
However Walmart learned a lot from these companies and has used this knowledge to further try to expand in the e-commerce market .
The first big step in the fight against Amazon .
When amazon acquired Jet.com it was a clear signal of what its intentions were .
Jet.com was one of the fastest growing U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 2016 .
Since then a lot has happened , Jet.com has been discontinued but the knowledge , progress and technology gained due to Jet.com is irreplaceable and has given Walmart a brilliant boost into the e-commerce with their e-commerce sales increasing 29 % .
Furthermore ( ex ) CEO of jet.com Marc Lore is now the CEO of Walmart ’ s e-commerce .
Ever heard of the small startup company called Flipkart ?
Maybe you have not , you should though .
Flipkart owns 35 % of the Indian e-commerce market , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 and ever since then it has been expanding its influence in India and fighting against Amazon for market dominance .
This year Flipkart took over Walmart ’ s 28 Indian stores in order to expand its wholesale growth .
Another interesting thing is that Walmart might make Flipkart public within the next 3 years .
Some very recent news of their Partnership with Microsoft is to potentially acquire TikTok .
TikTok ’ s enormous userbase and the current pressure in the US and India have made for an interesting situation causing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bid to acquiring TikTok .
In my opinion Walmart has a very decent chance of getting TikTok and making it work .
One factor that plays a big role in this is Walmart ’ s presence in India due to Flipkart .
Flipkart is India ’ s biggest online store for ; phones , electronics , books , home appliances , etc .
With Walmart having a presence in both countries where TikTok is ( going to be ) banned might mean some positive things for the future , but for now that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would allow Walmart to use its genius algorithm and massive userbase to further promote and integrate its Walmart marketplace .
Word is finally out , in September Walmart will be launching its Amazon competitor called Walmart plus .
It will give numerous benefits to the user such as ; Unlimited free delivery ( with 2700 stores having same day delivery ) , fuel discounts and scan & go a tool to make shopping faster , all for the price of $ 98 per year Walmart recently launches its new delivery service , called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow customers to place their order online and receive their groceries ( for a 10 $ fee ) within 2 hours .
Walmart express delivery is currently available in 800 stores with plans to expand to 2000 stores .
In addition to 2 hour delivery Walmart also offers same-day delivery in almost the entire United States .
This is Walmart ’ s biggest weapon .
The thing Amazon lacks the most is physical stores .
Walmart has over 5000 stores while Amazon has just over 600 ( worldwide ! )
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If Walmart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with its enormous physical presence then it could give Amazon an absolute run for its money .
Remember that 90 % of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart .
Some other interesting facts to consider .
– 90 % of US population live within 10miles of a Walmart .
– Walmart ’ s e-commerce sales are currently up 97 % Let me first state with you that this has been my first Due Dilligence and that English is not my first language .
Walmart is currently the underdog , and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight Amazon .
However its recent spree of partnerships and acquisitions have been a brilliant and very clear move in the direction of e-commerce .
If Walmart fully utilized its massive physical network together when their growing fresh e-commerce , I see no other outcome then for Walmart to grow , grow , grow .
Covid has given Walmart customers the push they needed to fully explore Walmart their marketplace , the marketplace that is now starting to fill up with thousands of sellers and endless products .
Walmart VS Amazon , here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walmart .
Disclaimer : This information is only for educational purposes .
Do not make any investment decisions based on the information in this article .
Do you own due diligence or consult your financial professional before making any investment decision .

by StonksArthur
Walmart Due Dilligence
PARTNERSHIPS
– Partnership with Instacart
Recently Walmart and Instacart have founded a partnership that will allow Walmart to use Instacart their same-day shipping service. [Walmart and Instacart together make up for nearly 50% of the online grocery sales.]( secondmeasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/GroceryDelivery-chart2png-1024×631.png) Walmart’s vast inventory and Instacart their network and experience will only strengthen their position as the dominant grocery delivery providers, and thus putting more pressure on Amazon.
– Partnership with Shopify
In addition to Instacart Walmart has also partnered with Shopify. This new partnership will allow third-party sellers to directly sell their item’s on the Walmart marketplace. This new partnership will greatly expand Walmart’s inventory while giving small businesses the opportunity to reach a bigger demographic. Walmart is expecting to add 1200 Shopify sellers in 2020. Listing an item on Walmart’s marketplace allows Walmart to pick up some fees and generate greater traffic to the website. Another interesting possibility to consider is the fact that Walmart could be used as a Shopify returns hub, with a Walmart being within 10 miles of 90% of the US population it is the ideal candidate for further strengthening their relation with Shopify and saving both parties a lot of money.
– Partnership with ThredUp
Walmart has also partnered with Thredup. ThredUp is basically an online thrift shop for clothes and wearable’s. This brilliant partnership means Walmart can now offer both normal and high-end clothing on their marketplace for an affordable price and expose customers to nearly 750,000 pre-owned items. Who would’ve ever thought you could tell someone that you bought your Michael Kors or Calvin Klein at Walmart.
– Google
Walmart has been partners with Google for over 3 years now. This partnership allowed Walmart to enter the domain of voice ordering groceries. Simply ask one of your Google devices to buy milk and it will add milk to your Shopping cart. This Partnership might just be the beginning of a strong bond between Google and Walmart as both companies are interested in competing with Amazon.
– Microsoft (+ Possible TikTok acquisition)
Walmart has been partnered with Microsoft for about 2 years with 3 more years to go.
Since the partnership Walmart has been using the full range of Microsoft cloud solutions in a bid to accelerate their digital transformation, innovation and efficiency.
Acquisitions
– Bonobos, ModCloth, ShoeBuy, Moosejaw, Parcel
Let’s start at the beginning, with these acquisitions Walmart stated entering the e-commerce market in 2016-2017. Sadly as is known none of these are particularly success stories with the companies being sold again, being discontinued or CEO’s leaving. However Walmart learned a lot from these companies and has used this knowledge to further try to expand in the e-commerce market.
– Jet.com
The first big step in the fight against Amazon. When amazon acquired Jet.com it was a clear signal of what its intentions were. Jet.com was one of the fastest growing U.S. e-commerce companies and Walmart acquired them in September 2016. Since then a lot has happened, Jet.com has been discontinued but the knowledge, progress and technology gained due to Jet.com is irreplaceable and has given Walmart a brilliant boost into the e-commerce with their e-commerce sales increasing 29%. Furthermore (ex)CEO of jet.com Marc Lore is now the CEO of Walmart’s e-commerce.
– Flipkart
Ever heard of the small startup company called Flipkart? Maybe you have not, you should though. Flipkart owns 35% of the Indian e-commerce market, a true giant. Walmart acquired Flipkart in 2018 and ever since then it has been expanding its influence in India and fighting against Amazon for market dominance. This year Flipkart took over Walmart’s 28 Indian stores in order to expand its wholesale growth. Another interesting thing is that Walmart might make Flipkart public within the next 3 years.
– TikTok acquisition
Some very recent news of their Partnership with Microsoft is to potentially acquire TikTok. TikTok’s enormous userbase and the current pressure in the US and India have made for an interesting situation causing the partnership to push forward in the bid to acquiring TikTok. In my opinion Walmart has a very decent chance of getting TikTok and making it work. One factor that plays a big role in this is Walmart’s presence in India due to Flipkart. Flipkart is India’s biggest online store for; phones, electronics, books, home appliances, etc. With Walmart having a presence in both countries where TikTok is (going to be) banned might mean some positive things for the future, but for now that is speculation. The acquisition of TikTok would allow Walmart to use its genius algorithm and massive userbase to further promote and integrate its Walmart marketplace.
Walmart PLUS
Word is finally out, in September Walmart will be launching its Amazon competitor called Walmart plus. It will give numerous benefits to the user such as; Unlimited free delivery(with 2700 stores having same day delivery), fuel discounts and scan&go a tool to make shopping faster, all for the price of $98 per year
2 Hour Delivery
Walmart recently launches its new delivery service, called Express Delivery. This new service will allow customers to place their order online and receive their groceries (for a 10$ fee) within 2 hours. Walmart express delivery is currently available in 800 stores with plans to expand to 2000 stores. In addition to 2 hour delivery Walmart also offers same-day delivery in almost the entire United States.
5000+ US stores.
This is Walmart’s biggest weapon. The thing Amazon lacks the most is physical stores. Walmart has over 5000 stores while Amazon has just over 600 (worldwide!). If Walmart can find a way to combine e-commerce with its enormous physical presence then it could give Amazon an absolute run for its money. Remember that 90% of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart.
Some other interesting facts to consider.
– 90% of US population live within 10miles of a Walmart.
– Walmart’s e-commerce sales are currently up 97%
– Walmart’s expansion in Africa, India, China.

Conclusion/TLDR
Let me first state with you that this has been my first Due Dilligence and that English is not my first language.
Walmart is currently the underdog, and not many people are expecting them to properly fight Amazon. However its recent spree of partnerships and acquisitions have been a brilliant and very clear move in the direction of e-commerce. If Walmart fully utilized its massive physical network together when their growing fresh e-commerce, I see no other outcome then for Walmart to grow, grow, grow. Covid has given Walmart customers the push they needed to fully explore Walmart their marketplace, the marketplace that is now starting to fill up with thousands of sellers and endless products. Walmart VS Amazon, here we go, my money is on Walmart.
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Sources:
Instacart:
secondmeasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/GroceryDelivery-chart2png-1024×631.png
www.forbes.com/sites/walterloeb/2020/08/12/walmart-teams-up-with-instacart-to-rival-amazons-fast-grocery-delivery/#3bde97546010
www.theverge.com/2020/8/11/21363507/walmart-instacart-partnership-same-day-grocery-delivery-amazon-whole-foods-rivalry
Shopify:
corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/06/15/walmart-expands-its-ecommerce-marketplace-to-more-small-businesses
techcrunch.com/2020/06/15/walmart-partners-with-shopify-to-expand-its-online-marketplace/
www.forbes.com/sites/christopherwalton/2020/06/15/walmarts-new-shopify-partnership-is-another-stroke-of-digital-genius/#26a4e18e3025
ThredUp
www.forbes.com/sites/christopherwalton/2020/06/05/walmarts-thredup-partnership-is-the-best-digital-move-walmart-has-made-in-the-last-3-years/#265d62952172
www.walmart.com/browse/clothing/thredup-shop-all/5438_6272369_7404214
Google:
techcrunch.com/2019/04/02/walmart-partners-with-google-on-voice-enabled-grocery-shopping/
techcrunch.com/2017/08/22/walmart-and-google-partner-on-voice-based-shopping/
Microsoft + TikTok
techcrunch.com/2017/08/22/walmart-and-google-partner-on-voice-based-shopping/
news.microsoft.com/2018/07/16/walmart-establishes-strategic-partnership-with-microsoft-to-further-accelerate-digital-innovation-in-retail/
edition.cnn.com/2020/08/28/tech/walmart-tiktok-bid-hnk-intl/index.html
Bonobos, ModCloth, ShoeBuy, Moosejaw, Parcel
www.investopedia.com/articles/markets/102315/top-4-companies-owned-walmart.asp
Jet.com
www.cnbc.com/2020/05/20/walmart-ceo-on-buying-jetcom-we-would-do-that-all-over-again.html
www.fool.com/investing/2020/05/20/jetcom-may-be-history-but-walmart-got-what-it-need.aspx
Flipkart
economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/flipkart-to-acquire-walmart-indias-wholesale-business/articleshow/77122766.cms
www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/flipkart-is-no-1-in-india-but-faces-formidable-foe-in-amazon-say-experts-54083920
corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/07/23/walmarts-majority-owned-flipkart-launches-wholesale-business-to-help-small-businesses-in-india-source-directly-from-manufacturers-and-producers
www.livemint.com/companies/news/will-flipkart-ipo-set-the-ball-rolling-for-indian-unicorns-1561489450378.html
Walmart PLUS
www.tomsguide.com/news/walmart-plus-price-launch-date-and-everything-you-need-to-know
corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/09/01/walmart-introduces-walmart
2 hour delivery
www.theverge.com/2020/4/30/21243557/walmart-express-delivery-two-hour-groceries-electronics#:~:text=Walmart%20is%20launching%20a%20new,during%20the%20COVID%2D19%20pandemic.
www.roadie.com/resources/press-releases/walmart-grocery-delivery
corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2020/05/12/the-why-and-how-behind-walmart-express-delivery?irgwc=1&sourceid=imp_0iY1nOXZ4xyOUzQwUx0Mo3EHUkiVmiRxgxJy140&veh=aff&wmlspartner=imp_1943169&clickid=0iY1nOXZ4xyOUzQwUx0Mo3EHUkiVmiRxgxJy140&sharedid=
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investmentwatchblog--2020-09-02--Covid-19 Is NOT A HOAX: 223,000+ EXCESS DEATHS In America This Year

( Natural News ) Over the last several months , it has become trendy in independent media circles to now claim the coronavirus is a “ hoax ” that killed no one .
The virus doesn ’ t even exist , many conservative-leaning pundits now claim , and no one died from COVID-19 , they insist .
But the CDC tracks actual deaths from all causes , regardless of what ’ s listed on death certificates .
And so far this year , America has seen over 223,000 excess deaths above and beyond what would normally be expected ( yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number is sourced from county-level death statistics which are aggregated into national numbers by the CDC via its “ National Vital Statistics System ” ( NVSS ) database , which tracks birth and deaths across the country .
You can see the “ excess deaths ” numbers at this link at CDC.gov .
According to the data , over two hundred thousand Americans “ extra ” people died this year so far .
So then , what killed them if not the Wuhan coronavirus ?
The COVID-19 denialists — those who continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — have no explanation for the 223,000 excess deaths .
I know this because I ’ ve asked them .
And their answers demonstrate a shocking level of self-delusion and denialism .
I asked one person I know about their explanation for the 223,000 deaths , and they answered , “ Those deaths were all faked.
” Actually , those are real deaths with body bags , funerals , burials and everything .
You can verify them county by county if you want , but they ’ re quite real .
The CDC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re sourced from the county morgues .
Another person told me , “ Those are just people dying from the flu.
” Except it ’ s not flu season , and even during a typical U.S. flu season , we only see about 35,000 deaths from the flu .
The aggregate death numbers from the CDC already take flu deaths into account , by the way .
The 223,000+ excess deaths is above normal deaths from all causes , including the flu .
Another popular answer I ’ ve been getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 5G.
” So then why did the 5G deaths stop , then ?
Because the excess deaths peaked in mid-April and have been steadily falling ever since .
If 5G is what ’ s killing people , why wouldn ’ t it keep killing people at the same rate ?
Did the 5G murderers suddenly decide to kill fewer people ?
That makes no sense if the purpose of 5G is to kill people , does it ?
Ultimately , when it comes to statistics and COVID-19 , most people just decide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t fit their current narrative .
So they pretend that 223,000 extra people haven ’ t died in the United States this year .
This is how you end up with headlines like Watts Up With That claiming “ Stunning CDC – US deaths overestimated by 17 times.
” The story goes on to falsely claim , “ we ’ ve had about 9,680 people who died of Coronavirus-19.
” That ’ s not true at all .
We ’ ve actually had 223,000 deaths that would not have otherwise occurred if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China .
Paul Joseph Watson from Summit.news has a far more accurate and honest headline and assessment , explaining , “ CDC : COVID-19 ‘ Only Cause Mentioned ’ in 6 Per Cent of Total Coronavirus Deaths.
” This is a far more intellectually honest and informative headline .
But staffers of Alex Jones of InfoWars ran with a highly misleading video headline and title in his video segment posted to Brighteon.com , misleadingly claiming , “ CDC Officially Calls Covid-19 a Hysteria-Driven Hoax.
” That ’ s not true at all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it wrong .
Covid-19 deaths aren ’ t a hoax , and the CDC didn ’ t “ officially ” admit to any hoax at all .
Almost everyone who dies has secondary health conditions because very few people die in perfect health In truth , as I pointed out in an earlier article , almost every person who dies in America dies with secondary illnesses , regardless of the immediate cause of death .
If a bomb exploded in a mall , most of the people who die would also show underlying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that mean they didn ’ t die from the bomb ?
According to much of the independent media , bomb deaths don ’ t count if the people bombed to death already had heart disease .
( And that makes no sense at all . )
Apparently , we are told by the indy media that the only covid-19 deaths which should be counted are deaths among perfectly healthy people who had no other health problems at all .
But those people aren ’ t likely to die from infectious disease , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you see : No deaths are real unless the people who died were perfectly healthy .
That ’ s what much of the alternative media is now telling us , and it smacks of the crazed doublespeak of Leftists who claim rioting is “ mostly peaceful.
” Here ’ s what the CDC numbers actually reveal The CDC reveals all the numbers at this link , by the way .
Here ’ s a snapshot of the excess deaths around April of 2020 .
The red plus signs indicate excess deaths above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a short table of CDC data comparing expected deaths to actual deaths for several key weeks surrounding the coronavirus pandemic “ surge ” in America : If you do the math on these , between March 20th and August 20th , over 223,000 excess deaths were recorded in the United States .
That ’ s a lot of deaths for a virus that people claim is a “ hoax , ” isn ’ t it ?
All lives may matter to them , but all deaths certainly don ’ t How can so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in America and call them all a hoax ?
It seems intellectually dishonest for media publishers that obsess over one death of a patriot prayer individual who was shot in Portland ( by radical left-wing Antifa terrorists , no less ) while these same media publishers completely dismiss 223,000 excess deaths that have taken place in America since March of this year .
If these 223,000 deaths can be ignored , then why can ’ t a million deaths also be dismissed as a hoax ?
Or six million deaths in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of deaths that will break the spell of indy media ’ s cult-like obedience demands and shake people ’ s consciousness back to the real world where viruses actually do exist and people should take sensible precautions to protect their health ?
Indy media has a responsibility to get the story right The indy media performs a very important function in our society by countering the coordinated corporate propaganda of the globalist-run left-wing media , but that ’ s exactly why the independent media has a responsibility to get these stories right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lazy thinking or taking wild leaps into unjustified conclusions based on misinterpretations of public data .
By releasing comorbidity data , the CDC didn ’ t “ admit ” that COVID-19 is a total hoax ; they simply confirmed that most Americans are diseased all the time , every single day .
And when they die , they die with many underlying illnesses and health conditions .
That ’ s not a conspiracy .
It ’ s just the sad state of health across the American people .
And using those data to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus is just really bad — and highly irresponsible — journalism .
To my friends across the independent media , don ’ t leap to false conclusions because you want them to be true .
The coronavirus is quite real and it managed to kill hundreds of thousands of Americans already .
Yes , elements of the pandemic are being wildly exaggerated and weaponized by the left-wing media ( and left-wing mayors and governors ) , but don ’ t make the mistake of thinking the virus doesn ’ t exist just because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to destroy California ’ s economy and accelerate the collapse of the U.S. food supply .
The virus is real and Democrats are exploiting it to push false narratives that are nowhere near justified by the real science .
Both of these things are true at the same time .
And perfectly healthy people , by the way , rarely die from anything .
That ’ s why nearly all deaths — from all causes — usually have underlying health conditions .
This point should be self-evident .

by Mike Adams of Natural News
(Natural News) Over the last several months, it has become trendy in independent media circles to now claim the coronavirus is a “hoax” that killed no one. The virus doesn’t even exist, many conservative-leaning pundits now claim, and no one died from COVID-19, they insist.
But the CDC tracks actual deaths from all causes, regardless of what’s listed on death certificates. And so far this year, America has seen over 223,000 excess deaths above and beyond what would normally be expected (yes, from all causes). This number is sourced from county-level death statistics which are aggregated into national numbers by the CDC via its “National Vital Statistics System” (NVSS) database, which tracks birth and deaths across the country. You can see the “excess deaths” numbers at this link at CDC.gov.
According to the data, over two hundred thousand Americans “extra” people died this year so far.
So then, what killed them if not the Wuhan coronavirus?
The COVID-19 denialists — those who continue to call the virus a “hoax” — have no explanation for the 223,000 excess deaths. I know this because I’ve asked them. And their answers demonstrate a shocking level of self-delusion and denialism.
I asked one person I know about their explanation for the 223,000 deaths, and they answered, “Those deaths were all faked.”
Actually, those are real deaths with body bags, funerals, burials and everything. You can verify them county by county if you want, but they’re quite real. The CDC didn’t fabricate the numbers; they’re sourced from the county morgues.
Another person told me, “Those are just people dying from the flu.”
Except it’s not flu season, and even during a typical U.S. flu season, we only see about 35,000 deaths from the flu. The aggregate death numbers from the CDC already take flu deaths into account, by the way. The 223,000+ excess deaths is above normal deaths from all causes, including the flu.
Another popular answer I’ve been getting is that, “People were killed by 5G.”
So then why did the 5G deaths stop, then? Because the excess deaths peaked in mid-April and have been steadily falling ever since. If 5G is what’s killing people, why wouldn’t it keep killing people at the same rate? Did the 5G murderers suddenly decide to kill fewer people? That makes no sense if the purpose of 5G is to kill people, does it?
Misleading with statistics
Ultimately, when it comes to statistics and COVID-19, most people just decide to tune out whatever data don’t fit their current narrative. So they pretend that 223,000 extra people haven’t died in the United States this year. This is how you end up with headlines like Watts Up With That claiming “Stunning CDC – US deaths overestimated by 17 times.” The story goes on to falsely claim, “we’ve had about 9,680 people who died of Coronavirus-19.”
That’s not true at all. We’ve actually had 223,000 deaths that would not have otherwise occurred if the coronavirus hadn’t been released by China.
Paul Joseph Watson from Summit.news has a far more accurate and honest headline and assessment, explaining, “CDC: COVID-19 ‘Only Cause Mentioned’ in 6 Per Cent of Total Coronavirus Deaths.” This is a far more intellectually honest and informative headline.
But staffers of Alex Jones of InfoWars ran with a highly misleading video headline and title in his video segment posted to Brighteon.com, misleadingly claiming, “CDC Officially Calls Covid-19 a Hysteria-Driven Hoax.” That’s not true at all.
Watson got it right; Jones got it wrong. Covid-19 deaths aren’t a hoax, and the CDC didn’t “officially” admit to any hoax at all.
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Almost everyone who dies has secondary health conditions because very few people die in perfect health
In truth, as I pointed out in an earlier article, almost every person who dies in America dies with secondary illnesses, regardless of the immediate cause of death. If a bomb exploded in a mall, most of the people who die would also show underlying diseases and chronic health conditions. Does that mean they didn’t die from the bomb?
According to much of the independent media, bomb deaths don’t count if the people bombed to death already had heart disease. (And that makes no sense at all.)
Apparently, we are told by the indy media that the only covid-19 deaths which should be counted are deaths among perfectly healthy people who had no other health problems at all. But those people aren’t likely to die from infectious disease, are they?
It’s a catch-22, you see: No deaths are real unless the people who died were perfectly healthy. That’s what much of the alternative media is now telling us, and it smacks of the crazed doublespeak of Leftists who claim rioting is “mostly peaceful.”
Here’s what the CDC numbers actually reveal
The CDC reveals all the numbers at this link, by the way.
Here’s a snapshot of the excess deaths around April of 2020. The red plus signs indicate excess deaths above expected norms:
And here’s a short table of CDC data comparing expected deaths to actual deaths for several key weeks surrounding the coronavirus pandemic “surge” in America:
If you do the math on these, between March 20th and August 20th, over 223,000 excess deaths were recorded in the United States.
That’s a lot of deaths for a virus that people claim is a “hoax,” isn’t it?
All lives may matter to them, but all deaths certainly don’t
How can so many independent media outlets just dismiss 223,000 deaths in America and call them all a hoax? It seems intellectually dishonest for media publishers that obsess over one death of a patriot prayer individual who was shot in Portland (by radical left-wing Antifa terrorists, no less) while these same media publishers completely dismiss 223,000 excess deaths that have taken place in America since March of this year.
If these 223,000 deaths can be ignored, then why can’t a million deaths also be dismissed as a hoax? Or six million deaths in a modern-day bioweapons holocaust?
Is there any number of deaths that will break the spell of indy media’s cult-like obedience demands and shake people’s consciousness back to the real world where viruses actually do exist and people should take sensible precautions to protect their health?
Indy media has a responsibility to get the story right
The indy media performs a very important function in our society by countering the coordinated corporate propaganda of the globalist-run left-wing media, but that’s exactly why the independent media has a responsibility to get these stories right. There’s no room for lazy thinking or taking wild leaps into unjustified conclusions based on misinterpretations of public data. By releasing comorbidity data, the CDC didn’t “admit” that COVID-19 is a total hoax; they simply confirmed that most Americans are diseased all the time, every single day. And when they die, they die with many underlying illnesses and health conditions.
That’s not a conspiracy. It’s just the sad state of health across the American people. And using those data to claim that no one died from the coronavirus is just really bad — and highly irresponsible — journalism.
To my friends across the independent media, don’t leap to false conclusions because you want them to be true. The coronavirus is quite real and it managed to kill hundreds of thousands of Americans already. Yes, elements of the pandemic are being wildly exaggerated and weaponized by the left-wing media (and left-wing mayors and governors), but don’t make the mistake of thinking the virus doesn’t exist just because Gov. Newsom is using the virus to destroy California’s economy and accelerate the collapse of the U.S. food supply.
The virus is real and Democrats are exploiting it to push false narratives that are nowhere near justified by the real science. Both of these things are true at the same time.
And perfectly healthy people, by the way, rarely die from anything. That’s why nearly all deaths — from all causes — usually have underlying health conditions. This point should be self-evident.


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-02--China’s Mega Banks Meltdown: Bed Loan Crisis Lead To Economic Collapse

Facing a major meltdown , China Mega Banks are crashing at a pace that can ’ t go unnoticed .
@ @ @ @ @ , we are going to examine what has been happening with China ’ s banking @ @ @ @ @ many high-profile Chinese banks collapsing one after the other , complexifying , even more , @ @ @ @ @ the world will have to face in this new Worldwide Great Depression .

Facing a major meltdown, China Mega Banks are crashing at a pace that can’t go unnoticed. In today’s video, we are going to examine what has been happening with China’s banking system and why are so many high-profile Chinese banks collapsing one after the other, complexifying, even more, the level of the damages the world will have to face in this new Worldwide Great Depression.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-09-02--Joe Biden ONCE AGAIN Shuns Reporters for Asking Questions EVERYONE NEEDS ANSWERED

Cristina Laila from The Gateway Pundit reports , Joe Biden arrived in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon for a @ @ @ @ @ of course , blamed President Trump for the left-wing riots and violence .

Cristina Laila from The Gateway Pundit reports, Joe Biden arrived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon for a campaign event. Biden, of course, blamed President Trump for the left-wing riots and violence.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-09-02--Nancy Pelosi – “I think that this salon owes me an apology for setting this up,”

`` I think that this salon owes me an apology for setting this up , '' @ SpeakerPelosi said.t.co/Gx16o3Gkc6 pic.twitter.com/vuFPEESV7f

"I think that this salon owes me an apology for setting this up," @SpeakerPelosi said.t.co/Gx16o3Gkc6 pic.twitter.com/vuFPEESV7f
— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) September 2, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-09-02--This is the most hated stock market melt-up in human history… and it’s extremely unhealthy for the m

This is the most hated stock market melt-up in human history… and it’s extremely unhealthy for the market to continue to hit all-time highs with less than 40% of the stocks posting gains.

This is the most hated stock market melt-up in human history. — Brad Huston (@BradHuston) September 2, 2020
Not a healthy market rally if you ask me, and it's extremely unhealthy for the market to continue to hit all-time highs with less than 40% of the stocks posting gains. Everyone is reluctantly moving to one side of this boat. 😬 pic.twitter.com/7ikz4pyS8n — Jim Stewart (@JstewartVb) September 2, 2020
In the four weeks ended Aug. 22:
-Egg prices rose 16.5%
-Cheese prices rose 7.3%
-Lunch meat prices rose 8.1%
-Diaper prices rose 8.8%
-Laundry detergent prices rose 9.2%t.co/6sWv6Tp6JA — Jesse Felder (@jessefelder) September 2, 2020
'While government statistics say inflation is low, the reality is that the cost of living has risen during the pandemic, especially for poorer Americans.' t.co/L2nptSs2I2 — Jesse Felder (@jessefelder) September 2, 2020
"US corporate bond issuance hits $1.919 trillion in 2020, beating full-year record" t.co/YnjIVstbmh pic.twitter.com/04q66uNUGF — Trevor Noren (@trevornoren) September 2, 2020
Look at this massive rally in the Dollar! t.co/imAVaVwOwl — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) September 2, 2020