investmentwatchblog--2020-10-17--How Total Spend by U.S. Advertisers Has Changed, Over 20 Years

With an advertising economy worth $ 239 billion in 2019 , it ’ s safe to say that the U.S. is home to some of the biggest advertising spenders on the planet .
However , the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the major upheaval of advertising spend , and it is unlikely to recover for some time .
The graphic above uses data from Ad Age ’ s Leading National Advertisers 2020 which measures U.S. advertising spend each year , and ranks 100 national advertisers by their total spend in 2019 .
Let ’ s take a look at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the top 10 biggest advertising spenders are in the telecommunications industry , but it is retail giant Amazon that tops the list with an advertising spend of almost $ 7 billion .
In fact , Amazon spent an eye-watering $ 21,000 per minute on advertising and promotion in 2019 , making them undeniably the largest advertising spender in America .
Explore the 100 biggest advertisers in 2019 below : The report offers several ways of looking at this data—for example , when looking at highest spend by medium , Procter & Gamble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend like broadcast and cable TV .
On the digital front , Expedia Group is the biggest spender on desktop search , while Amazon tops the list for internet display ads .
The Rise and Fall of Advertising Spend Interestingly , changes in advertising spend tend to fall closely in step with broader economic growth .
In fact , for every 1 % increase in U.S. GDP , there is a 4.4 % rise of advertising that occurs in tandem .
The same phenomenon can be seen among the biggest advertising spenders in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has seen both promising growth , and drastic declines .
Unsurprisingly , the Great Recession resulted in the largest drop in spend ever recorded , and now it looks as though history may be repeating itself .
Total advertising spend in the U.S. is estimated this year to see a brutal decline of almost 13 % and is unlikely to return to previous levels for a number of years .
To say that the global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted consumer behavior would be an understatement , and perhaps the most notable change is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more people staying safe indoors , there is less need for traditional media formats such as out-of-home advertising .
As a result , online media is taking its place , as an increase in spend for this format shows .
But despite marketers trying to optimize their media strategy or stripping back their budget entirely , many governments across the world are ramping up their spend on advertising to promote public health messages—or in the case of the U.S. , to canvass .
Even though advertising spend is expected to nosedive by almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excludes political advertising .
When taking that into account , the decline becomes a slightly more manageable 7.6 % Moreover , according to industry research firm Kantar , advertising spend for the 2020 U.S. election is estimated to reach $ 7 billion—the same as Amazon ’ s 2019 spend—making it the most expensive election of all time .
Can political advertising be the key to the advertising industry bouncing back again ?

by visualcapitalist
With an advertising economy worth $239 billion in 2019, it’s safe to say that the U.S. is home to some of the biggest advertising spenders on the planet.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the major upheaval of advertising spend, and it is unlikely to recover for some time.
The graphic above uses data from Ad Age’s Leading National Advertisers 2020 which measures U.S. advertising spend each year, and ranks 100 national advertisers by their total spend in 2019.
Let’s take a look at the brands with the biggest budgets.
2019’s Biggest Advertising Spenders
Much of the top 10 biggest advertising spenders are in the telecommunications industry, but it is retail giant Amazon that tops the list with an advertising spend of almost $7 billion.
In fact, Amazon spent an eye-watering $21,000 per minute on advertising and promotion in 2019, making them undeniably the largest advertising spender in America.
Explore the 100 biggest advertisers in 2019 below:
The report offers several ways of looking at this data—for example, when looking at highest spend by medium, Procter & Gamble comes out on top for traditional media spend like broadcast and cable TV.
On the digital front, Expedia Group is the biggest spender on desktop search, while Amazon tops the list for internet display ads.
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The Rise and Fall of Advertising Spend
Interestingly, changes in advertising spend tend to fall closely in step with broader economic growth. In fact, for every 1% increase in U.S. GDP, there is a 4.4% rise of advertising that occurs in tandem.
The same phenomenon can be seen among the biggest advertising spenders in the country. Since 2000, spend has seen both promising growth, and drastic declines. Unsurprisingly, the Great Recession resulted in the largest drop in spend ever recorded, and now it looks as though history may be repeating itself.
Total advertising spend in the U.S. is estimated this year to see a brutal decline of almost 13% and is unlikely to return to previous levels for a number of years.
The COVID-19 Gut Punch
To say that the global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted consumer behavior would be an understatement, and perhaps the most notable change is how they now consume content.
With more people staying safe indoors, there is less need for traditional media formats such as out-of-home advertising. As a result, online media is taking its place, as an increase in spend for this format shows.
But despite marketers trying to optimize their media strategy or stripping back their budget entirely, many governments across the world are ramping up their spend on advertising to promote public health messages—or in the case of the U.S., to canvass.
The Saving Grace?
Even though advertising spend is expected to nosedive by almost 13% in 2020, this figure excludes political advertising. When taking that into account, the decline becomes a slightly more manageable 7.6%
Moreover, according to industry research firm Kantar, advertising spend for the 2020 U.S. election is estimated to reach $7 billion—the same as Amazon’s 2019 spend—making it the most expensive election of all time.
Can political advertising be the key to the advertising industry bouncing back again?


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-17--Reality Check: Dem filmmaker does a 180 on illegal immigration after researching topic for documenta

Reality Check: Dem filmmaker does a 180 on illegal immigration after researching topic for documentary

A director set out to make a documentary favoring illegal immigration and migrant caravans .
But after probing deeply into the subject , Namrata Singh Gujral realized that illegal immigration actually harmed everyone involved , the director told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Gujral , a registered Democrat , said the stories of a homeless veteran , an illegal alien , a dead six-year-old girl , and the mother of a law enforcement officer killed by an illegal alien — all featured in her film , “ America ’ s Forgotten ” — are representative of those impacted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their stories , she “ discovered the truth behind immigration fraud , ” she said .
“ I set out to make a film that was going to be very pro-illegal immigration , pro-caravans , pro-migrants , that ’ s where I started .
The film ended up completely different , and I think it was because I stuck with the investigation.
” “ I was at a crossroads .
Do I tell the truth and go ahead and make the film or do I walk away from the film because it doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry ?
I decided to stay truthful to my craft of filmmaking and tell the story as I saw it without bias or preconceived notions.
” Gujral said the turning point for her was when she went to India to search for the grandfather of a girl named Gurupreet Kaur , who died in the Arizona desert while trying to illegally immigrate to the U.S. Gujral went to the same home and sat in the same marble-floored room where a CNN reporter previously conducted an interview with Gurupreet ’ s grandfather .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or persecution in the neighborhood .
Gurupreet ’ s father lived in New York while his asylum case was pending , according to CNN .
His lawyer said he was “ from a religious minority and he was fleeing persecution , ” and a lawyer for her mother said she was also seeking asylum , CNN reported .

A director set out to make a documentary favoring illegal immigration and migrant caravans. But after probing deeply into the subject, Namrata Singh Gujral realized that illegal immigration actually harmed everyone involved, the director told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Gujral, a registered Democrat, said the stories of a homeless veteran, an illegal alien, a dead six-year-old girl, and the mother of a law enforcement officer killed by an illegal alien — all featured in her film, “America’s Forgotten” — are representative of those impacted by illegal immigration. In her investigation into their stories, she “discovered the truth behind immigration fraud,” she said.
“I set out to make a film that was going to be very pro-illegal immigration, pro-caravans, pro-migrants, that’s where I started. The film ended up completely different, and I think it was because I stuck with the investigation.”
“I was at a crossroads. Do I tell the truth and go ahead and make the film or do I walk away from the film because it doesn’t agree with me or my industry? I decided to stay truthful to my craft of filmmaking and tell the story as I saw it without bias or preconceived notions.”
Gujral said the turning point for her was when she went to India to search for the grandfather of a girl named Gurupreet Kaur, who died in the Arizona desert while trying to illegally immigrate to the U.S.
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Gujral went to the same home and sat in the same marble-floored room where a CNN reporter previously conducted an interview with Gurupreet’s grandfather. She saw no signs of violence or poverty or persecution in the neighborhood.
Gurupreet’s father lived in New York while his asylum case was pending, according to CNN. His lawyer said he was “from a religious minority and he was fleeing persecution,” and a lawyer for her mother said she was also seeking asylum, CNN reported.
Watch:
libertyunyielding.com/2020/10/16/dem-filmmaker-does-a-180-on-illegal-immigration-after-researching-topic-for-documentary/


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--OCTOBER SURPRISE? Justice Dept. ready to charge Google with monopoly search practices.

Insiders expect the Justice Department to charge Google with violating antitrust laws this week , in what would be the @ @ @ @ @ U.S. tech company in two decades .
But questions still swirl around how broad and @ @ @ @ @ will be .
Why it matters : The suit against Google will focus on monopolistic @ @ @ @ @ s also likely to be the last chance for the Trump Administration to act against @ @ @ @ @ for anti-conservative bias before an election that could oust it .

via axios:
Insiders expect the Justice Department to charge Google with violating antitrust laws this week, in what would be the biggest such action against a U.S. tech company in two decades. But questions still swirl around how broad and tight Justice’s case will be.
Why it matters: The suit against Google will focus on monopolistic behavior, but it’s also likely to be the last chance for the Trump Administration to act against the tech giants it blames for anti-conservative bias before an election that could oust it.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Biden Snaps At Reporter For Asking About Bombshell New York Post Reports, Does Not Deny.

Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden snapped at a CBS News reporter late on Friday night for asking about the bombshell reports published this week in the New York Post about the business dealings of his son , Hunter Biden , and Joe Biden ’ s actions as vice president .
When asked by Bo Erickson what his response was to the reports , Joe Biden said , “ I have no response.
” Biden lashed out at the reporter , saying , “ I know you ’ d ask it ” and that it was a “ smear campaign ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporter ’ s “ alley , ” adding , “ those are the questions you always ask.
” The New York Post reported that emails obtained on a laptop appeared to show that Joe Biden met an executive at Burisma , a Ukrainian gas company where Hunter Biden served on the board .
Biden snapping at both journalists and voters is a recurring theme of his career : ● How Joe Biden Gets Away With Calling A Voter A Fat , Dumb , Liar .
● Joe Biden and Kamala Harris deploy the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and anger .
● ‘ Classy : ’ Joe Biden Snaps At Reporter After Being Asked About Hunter ’ s Paternity Test .
● Bullying Biden Yells at Fox ’ s Doocy : ‘ Ask the Right Questions !
’ ● Biden Accused of Sexism After Remarks to Female Moderator .
● Biden Explodes When Confronted On Lying About Charlottesville .
Video Proves Biden Wrong .
● Joe Biden Says There Are Three Genders ; Grabs Student ’ s Arm When She Asks ‘ What Are They ?
’ And these classics from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Office Apologizes For Locking Reporter In Storage Closet During Fundraiser .
And of course , ground zero , from 1988 : Why Joe Biden ’ s First Campaign for President Collapsed After Just 3 Months .
Last month , the New York Daily News quoted Biden as saying “ ‘ Presidents of the United States should be presidential and lead by example as well as make clear exactly where they stand .
Getting down in the gutter where the president does…that ’ s not the job of the president , ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind a barn somewhere it would be a different thing.
’ ” Between Biden ’ s evasiveness over the court packing question and anger at both journalists and reporters , he ’ s failed at both of his self-stated goals .

via dailywire:
Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden snapped at a CBS News reporter late on Friday night for asking about the bombshell reports published this week in the New York Post about the business dealings of his son, Hunter Biden, and Joe Biden’s actions as vice president. When asked by Bo Erickson what his response was to the reports, Joe Biden said, “I have no response.” Biden lashed out at the reporter, saying, “I know you’d ask it” and that it was a “smear campaign” that was “right up” the reporter’s “alley,” adding, “those are the questions you always ask.” The New York Post reported that emails obtained on a laptop appeared to show that Joe Biden met an executive at Burisma, a Ukrainian gas company where Hunter Biden served on the board.
Biden snapping at both journalists and voters is a recurring theme of his career:
● Biden calls woman ‘lying dog-faced pony soldier’ at N.H. campaign event.
● How Joe Biden Gets Away With Calling A Voter A Fat, Dumb, Liar.
● Joe Biden and Kamala Harris deploy the Charlottesville hoax to stir up racial pain and anger.
● ‘Classy:’ Joe Biden Snaps At Reporter After Being Asked About Hunter’s Paternity Test.
● Bullying Biden Yells at Fox’s Doocy: ‘Ask the Right Questions!’
● Biden Accused of Sexism After Remarks to Female Moderator.
● Biden Explodes When Confronted On Lying About Charlottesville. Video Proves Biden Wrong.
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● Joe Biden Says There Are Three Genders; Grabs Student’s Arm When She Asks ‘What Are They?’
And these classics from the Obama era:
● VP Biden’s Office Apologizes For Locking Reporter In Storage Closet During Fundraiser.
● Vengeance: Biden’s Office Seeks Investigation Into Unfriendly Journalist.
And of course, ground zero, from 1988: Why Joe Biden’s First Campaign for President Collapsed After Just 3 Months.
Last month, the New York Daily News quoted Biden as saying “‘Presidents of the United States should be presidential and lead by example as well as make clear exactly where they stand. Getting down in the gutter where the president does…that’s not the job of the president,’ Biden said. ‘If we were behind a barn somewhere it would be a different thing.’”
Between Biden’s evasiveness over the court packing question and anger at both journalists and reporters, he’s failed at both of his self-stated goals.
h/t Ed


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Bob Hoye: History Is Repeating Itself – 2020 IS A RECORD YEAR!

Bob Hoye is a trained geologist , successful resource investor and economic historian .
Bob is the chief investment strategist @ @ @ @ @ has been called a thrill-seeking entrepreneur by his team , and as such , he @ @ @ @ @ businesses , and has traveled to over 30 countries in the past decade in pursuit @ @ @ @ @ gaining valuable knowledge and experience .
With Wealth Research Group , Lior allows readers access @ @ @ @ @ few who beat the markets consistently for decades , thus leveling the playing field of @ @ @ @ @ immense passion and full-force devotion to the readers , Lior ’ s purpose is to @ @ @ @ @ life-long value and allow readers to approach investing with methodic precision and a well-thought-out game @ @

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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Jason Burack: Much Higher Food Prices & A Lot More Shrinkflation Coming Soon?

Definition : Shrinkflation is a reduction in the size or weight of retail products , especially items of packaged food , with no corresponding reduction in the retail price .
3 ) Shrinkflation : for those struggling , it ’ s about more than just chocolate bars www.theguardian.com/commentis… 4 ) UK Government Office of National Statistics Study on Shrinkflation : Shrinkflation : How many of our products are getting smaller ?
www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflat… 5 ) Shrinkflation : Hundreds of products are getting smaller , from cereals to chocolate bars www.independent.co.uk/news/bu… 6 ) Shrinkflation : When less is not more at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown pay more for groceries , clothes and appliances www.reuters.com/article/us-he… Whatever Happened to Penny Candy ?
A Fast , Clear , and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need For Success in Your Career , Business , and Investments ( An Uncle Eric Book ) www.amazon.com/Whatever-Happe… Jason Burack is an investor , entrepreneur , financial historian , Austrian School economist , and contrarian .
Jason co-founded the startup financial education company Wall St for Main St , LLC , to try to help the people of Main Street by teaching them the knowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investing expertise of Wall Street .
You can also find Jason ’ s work at his blog website at www.jasonburack.com .

Wall St. For Main St., Released on 10/16/20
Definition: Shrinkflation is a reduction in the size or weight of retail products, especially items of packaged food, with no corresponding reduction in the retail price.
Articles on Shrinkflation:
1) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrinkf…
2) corporatefinanceinstitute.com…
3) Shrinkflation: for those struggling, it’s about more than just chocolate bars www.theguardian.com/commentis…
4) UK Government Office of National Statistics Study on Shrinkflation: Shrinkflation: How many of our products are getting smaller? www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflat…
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5) Shrinkflation: Hundreds of products are getting smaller, from cereals to chocolate bars www.independent.co.uk/news/bu…
6) Shrinkflation: When less is not more at the grocery store theconversation.com/shrinkfla…
Food Shortage Simulation Predicts 400% Increase In Food Prices By 2030 www.zerohedge.com/political/f…
Factbox: Americans on lockdown pay more for groceries, clothes and appliances www.reuters.com/article/us-he…
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? A Fast, Clear, and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need For Success in Your Career, Business, and Investments (An Uncle Eric Book) www.amazon.com/Whatever-Happe…
Jason Burack is an investor, entrepreneur, financial historian, Austrian School economist, and contrarian. Jason co-founded the startup financial education company Wall St for Main St, LLC, to try to help the people of Main Street by teaching them the knowledge, skills, research methods, and investing expertise of Wall Street. You can also find Jason’s work at his blog website at www.jasonburack.com.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--BLATANT CENSORSHIP: YouTube Just Banned X22 Report, SGT Report And Many Other Channels For Spreading

BLATANT CENSORSHIP: YouTube Just Banned X22 Report, SGT Report And Many Other Channels For Spreading Truth

A massive YouTube purge has taken place .
Several channels have been removed from the platform proving truth is treason in the empire of lies .
Let me preface this by saying that whether you do or do not agree with the content published by some channels on YouTube , no one deserves to have the boot of tyranny on their throat or their voice silenced for any reason .
Ever .
“ When you tear out a man ’ s tongue , you are not proving him a liar , you ’ re only telling the world that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George R.R .
Martin .
As far as I , personally am concerned , the content published on any of the sites purged is irrelevant .
Censorship in any and all forms is immoral all the time .
“ Censorship is to society what cancer is to the body.
” –Brian , High Impact TV “ Those who burn books today will be burning bodies tomorrow , ” Brian says .
Make no mistake , this is digital book burning .
It ’ s time to come together and stand up for basic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious , and it ’ s no exaggeration to say so .
After Brainwashing People For Decades , MSM and Governments Are Losing Control of People This blatant censorship says one thing : the mainstream media and the controllers who pull the strings are scared .
If they weren ’ t terrified of us , they wouldn ’ t be trying so hard to shut any of us up .
The truth will prevail regardless .
Here is the list of the channels that we know about that were removed just today : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you can on Bitchute or Steemit .
Please try to take a few minutes to find any of these creators and support them on alternate sites .
This is economic terrorism .
These people ’ s livelihoods were removed because they disagree with the official narrative .
Sean from SGT Report is trying to help et the word out about this .
But honestly , as Brian from High Impact TV says is “ we are all on borrowed time ” now .
This proves it .
Please Tweet to @ TeamYouTube @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any and all of these channels .
I would happily do the same for you regardless of whether I agree with what you are saying or not .
This is tyrannical enslavement .

Mac Slavo
October 15th, 2020
SHTFplan.com
A massive YouTube purge has taken place. Several channels have been removed from the platform proving truth is treason in the empire of lies.
Let me preface this by saying that whether you do or do not agree with the content published by some channels on YouTube, no one deserves to have the boot of tyranny on their throat or their voice silenced for any reason. Ever. “When you tear out a man’s tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you’re only telling the world that you fear what he might say.” – George R.R. Martin.
As far as I, personally am concerned, the content published on any of the sites purged is irrelevant. Censorship in any and all forms is immoral all the time.
“Censorship is to society what cancer is to the body.” –Brian, High Impact TV
“Those who burn books today will be burning bodies tomorrow,” Brian says. Make no mistake, this is digital book burning. It’s time to come together and stand up for basic fundamental human rights. This is extremely serious, and it’s no exaggeration to say so.
After Brainwashing People For Decades, MSM and Governments Are Losing Control of People
This blatant censorship says one thing: the mainstream media and the controllers who pull the strings are scared. If they weren’t terrified of us, they wouldn’t be trying so hard to shut any of us up. The truth will prevail regardless.
Here is the list of the channels that we know about that were removed just today:
Destroying the Illusion
Redpill78
PrayingMedic
Joe M
IPOT
X22 Report
Edge of Wonder
SGT Report
Spaceshot76
WokeSocieties
Amazing Polly
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Truth & Art TV
PatriotsSoapbox
Dustin Nemos
InTheMatrixxx
AndWeKnow
Stroppy Me
JustInformed Talk
MouthyBuddha
Know_More_News
The Last American Vagabond
Titus Frost
Dollar Vigilante
World Alternative Media
Try to find as many of these as you can on Bitchute or Steemit. Please try to take a few minutes to find any of these creators and support them on alternate sites. This is economic terrorism. These people’s livelihoods were removed because they disagree with the official narrative.
Sean from SGT Report is trying to help et the word out about this. But honestly, as Brian from High Impact TV says is “we are all on borrowed time” now. This proves it. Please Tweet to @TeamYouTube and ask them to reverse this for any and all of these channels. I would happily do the same for you regardless of whether I agree with what you are saying or not. This is tyrannical enslavement.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--The Coming Financial Crisis of 2021

The Coming Financial Crisis of 2021

Economist Steve Keen predicts that even if the covid-19 health crisis subsides next year , a brewing financial crisis on par with the 2008 Great Recession is in the making .
He sees the pandemic as having delivered an “ unprecedented shock ” to the global economy , and the response from authorities as nothing less than a “ catastrophe ” .
With tens of millions of households having lost their income this year , personal savings becoming exhausted , government support programs on their way to drying up , and lots more company layoffs/bankruptcies/closures ahead — Steve expects a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2021 .
And on a larger scale , he sees modern neoclassical economics — which ignores the importance of natural resources and the health of our ecosystems — as completely unsuited for the reality in which we live today .
He warns that if we don ’ t adapt a more informed approach to managing the global economy , we will only continue to make the mess we ’ re in worse : Anyone interested in scheduling a free consultation and portfolio review with Mike Preston and John Llodra and their team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by clicking here .
And if you ’ re one of the many readers brand new to Peak Prosperity over the past few months , we strongly urge you get your financial situation in order in parallel with your ongoing physical coronavirus preparations .
We recommend you do so in partnership with a professional financial advisor who understands the macro risks to the market that we discuss on this website .
If you ’ ve already got one , great .
But if not , consider talking to the team at New Harbor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ free consultation ’ relationship with them to help folks exactly like you .

by Adam Taggart
Economist Steve Keen predicts that even if the covid-19 health crisis subsides next year, a brewing financial crisis on par with the 2008 Great Recession is in the making.
He sees the pandemic as having delivered an “unprecedented shock” to the global economy, and the response from authorities as nothing less than a “catastrophe”.
With tens of millions of households having lost their income this year, personal savings becoming exhausted, government support programs on their way to drying up, and lots more company layoffs/bankruptcies/closures ahead — Steve expects a punishing recession to arrive in full force in 2021.
And on a larger scale, he sees modern neoclassical economics — which ignores the importance of natural resources and the health of our ecosystems — as completely unsuited for the reality in which we live today. He warns that if we don’t adapt a more informed approach to managing the global economy, we will only continue to make the mess we’re in worse:
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Anyone interested in scheduling a free consultation and portfolio review with Mike Preston and John Llodra and their team at New Harbor Financial can do so by clicking here.
And if you’re one of the many readers brand new to Peak Prosperity over the past few months, we strongly urge you get your financial situation in order in parallel with your ongoing physical coronavirus preparations.
We recommend you do so in partnership with a professional financial advisor who understands the macro risks to the market that we discuss on this website. If you’ve already got one, great.
But if not, consider talking to the team at New Harbor. We’ve set up this ‘free consultation’ relationship with them to help folks exactly like you.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Top Liberal Tech Operative Comes Forward: My Family Is Behind Most of the “Fake Liberal News” You Se

Top Liberal Tech Operative Comes Forward: My Family Is Behind Most of the “Fake Liberal News” You See on Facebook

Top Liberal Tech Operative Comes Out of the Shadows : My Family Is Behind Most of the “ Fake Liberal News ” You See on Facebook Last month top liberal tech operative John Gouldman posted an article on his personal website .
This amazing report was ignored by the media — until today .
We are republishing this article on The Gateway Pundit with full permission from the author .
We hope to have more to share from John Gouldman in the coming days .
My family is behind most of the ‘ fake liberal news ’ you see on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list ’ at Facebook and Team Pelosi put me on it .
Here ’ s a preview of what I will discuss : The “ Aaron ” in the above screenshot of that chat conversation concerning Occupy Democrats is Aaron Black .
Project Veritas did a good job bringing some of his work to light in THIS VIDEO .
There ’ s a chance you ’ ve already seen it – it has amassed nearly 7 million views over the last couple of years .
If you haven ’ t , I highly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next article… ”

From The Gateway Pundit:
Top Liberal Tech Operative Comes Out of the Shadows: My Family Is Behind Most of the “Fake Liberal News” You See on Facebook
Last month top liberal tech operative John Gouldman posted an article on his personal website.
This amazing report was ignored by the media — until today.
We are republishing this article on The Gateway Pundit with full permission from the author.
We hope to have more to share from John Gouldman in the coming days.
www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/10/top-liberal-tech-operative-comes-shadows-family-behind-fake-liberal-news-see-facebook/
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Full article here:
My family is behind most of the ‘fake liberal news’ you see on Facebook
gouldman.substack.com/p/my-family-is-behind-most-of-the-fake
“There is a ‘special list’ at Facebook and Team Pelosi put me on it.
Here’s a preview of what I will discuss:
The “Aaron” in the above screenshot of that chat conversation concerning Occupy Democrats is Aaron Black. Project Veritas did a good job bringing some of his work to light in THIS VIDEO. There’s a chance you’ve already seen it – it has amassed nearly 7 million views over the last couple of years. If you haven’t, I highly encourage you watch it before reading my next article…”
gouldman.substack.com/p/my-family-is-behind-most-of-the-fake
h/t ElleMira


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--EUROPE LOCKS DOWN AGAIN, CHINA INSTITUTES MASS TESTING OF ENTIRE CITY

The coronavirus “ second wave ” we ’ ve been promised is here .
European countries are locking down and restricting basic human rights once again as China takes to mass testing of an entire town .
Things are ramping up again .
This scamdemic is going to go on for as long as the governments of the world can get away with it .
China has rushed to test the entire city Qingdao for COVID-19 .
The population of Qingdao is 9 million .
Meanwhile , Europe is locking people down again and eliminating its economy in the process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporting that the virus is spreading rapidly around the globe and we should all be terrified of it .
In Europe , the Netherlands imposed a “ partial lockdown ” to “ control ” one of the region ’ s worst outbreaks .
According to the Mumbai Mirror , Labour opposition leader Keir Starmer in Great Britain called for a 2-3 week “ circuit break ” lockdown .
France has declared a national state of emergency within the past 24 hours .
France is now expected to lockdown more people and restrict basic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cases .
The “ Second Wave ” Is Here As Expected , Bill Gates Says This One Will Get Our Attention Dr. Fauci Warns of Winter Once Again : “ I Think We ’ re Facing a Whole Lot of Trouble ” CNBC reported that the COVID-19 hoax is “ out of control ” in Europe so people should submit to horrific oppression .
The U.K. is appearing to approach a second national lockdown and Germany introducing further rules to restrict the spread of the virus .
Deutsche Bank strategists ( elitists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Jim Reid said that Wednesday ’ s developments reflected “ sadly yet another day of bad news out of Europe , ” and warned that Italy was also seeing a sharp rise in cases , having lagged its neighbors in seeing a second wave .

by Mac Slavo of SHTFplan
The coronavirus “second wave” we’ve been promised is here. European countries are locking down and restricting basic human rights once again as China takes to mass testing of an entire town.
Things are ramping up again. This scamdemic is going to go on for as long as the governments of the world can get away with it.
China has rushed to test the entire city Qingdao for COVID-19. The population of Qingdao is 9 million. Meanwhile, Europe is locking people down again and eliminating its economy in the process. Many mainstream media outlets are still reporting that the virus is spreading rapidly around the globe and we should all be terrified of it.
In Europe, the Netherlands imposed a “partial lockdown” to “control” one of the region’s worst outbreaks. According to the Mumbai Mirror, Labour opposition leader Keir Starmer in Great Britain called for a 2-3 week “circuit break” lockdown. France has declared a national state of emergency within the past 24 hours. France is now expected to lockdown more people and restrict basic human rights to help stop a surge in cases.
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The “Second Wave” Is Here As Expected, Bill Gates Says This One Will Get Our Attention
Dr. Fauci Warns of Winter Once Again: “I Think We’re Facing a Whole Lot of Trouble”
CNBC reported that the COVID-19 hoax is “out of control” in Europe so people should submit to horrific oppression. The U.K. is appearing to approach a second national lockdown and Germany introducing further rules to restrict the spread of the virus.
Deutsche Bank strategists (elitists installing the New World Order) led by Jim Reid said that Wednesday’s developments reflected “sadly yet another day of bad news out of Europe,” and warned that Italy was also seeing a sharp rise in cases, having lagged its neighbors in seeing a second wave.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--BIDEN: campaign manager – “we are not ahead by double digits”

Biden campaign manager Jen O ’ Malley Dillon , in grassroots summit , emphasizes that their polling does NOT show @ @ @ @ @ “ Please take the fact that we are not ahead by double digits ” Joe @ @ @ @ @ warns ‘ Donald Trump can still win ’ the election and cautions against complacency because @ @ @ @ @ ‘ inflated ’

Biden campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon, in grassroots summit, emphasizes that their polling does NOT show a double-digit lead nationally.
“Please take the fact that we are not ahead by double digits”
“Those are inflated national public polling numbers”
Source:
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Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon, in grassroots summit, emphasizes that their polling does NOT show a double-digit lead nationally. "Please take the fact that we are not ahead by double digits" “Those are inflated national public polling numbers” pic.twitter.com/v95za3XRGZ — Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) October 16, 2020
Joe Biden’s campaign manager warns ‘Donald Trump can still win’ the election and cautions against complacency because numbers favoring the Democrat are ‘inflated’
Source:
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8850745/amp/Joe-Bidens-campaign-manager-says-poll-numbers-favoring-Democrat-inflated.html
h/t Anonymous Legend


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Shadow-gate makes it main stream!

Shadow-gate makes it main stream!

Technology once used to combat ISIS propaganda is enlisted by Democratic group to counter Trump ’ s coronavirus messaging “ @ @ @ @ @ committee advised by retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal , the former head of U.S. forces @ @ @ @ @ to deploy technology originally developed to counter Islamic State propaganda in service of a domestic @ @ @ @ @ online efforts to promote President Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
The @ @ @ @ @ will use artificial intelligence and network analysis to map discussion of the president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ It will seek to intervene by identifying the most popular counter-narratives and boosting them through @ @ @ @ @ 3.4 million influencers across the country — in some cases paying users with large followings @ @ @ @ @ president .
”

Technology once used to combat ISIS propaganda is enlisted by Democratic group to counter Trump’s coronavirus messaging
“A new Democratic-aligned political action committee advised by retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, is planning to deploy technology originally developed to counter Islamic State propaganda in service of a domestic political goal — to combat online efforts to promote President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The group, Defeat Disinfo, will use artificial intelligence and network analysis to map discussion of the president’s claims on social media. It will seek to intervene by identifying the most popular counter-narratives and boosting them through a network of more than 3.4 million influencers across the country — in some cases paying users with large followings to take sides against the president.”


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Pelosi believes American soldiers stationed outside of the US shouldn’t be allowed to vote!

“ Voting is a privilege for Americans who will be affected by the decisions of the elected .
Republicans have @ @ @ @ @ many times .
So I ’ m just playing along .
Some of these young @ @ @ @ @ out of country for years .
Why should they get to vote ?
They don @ @ @ @ @ .
We need to strengthen our elections , not weaken them by allowing foreigners to @ @ @ @ @ essentially what these soldiers have become- foreigners .
They ’ ve given up on being @ @ @ @ @ long out of country .
American elections are for Americans .
There is some point @ @ @ @ @ but I ’ ll figure that out later .
”

“Voting is a privilege for Americans who will be affected by the decisions of the elected. Republicans have pointed this out to us many times. So I’m just playing along.
Some of these young men and women have been out of country for years. Why should they get to vote? They don’t even live here.
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We need to strengthen our elections, not weaken them by allowing foreigners to participate. That’s essentially what these soldiers have become- foreigners. They’ve given up on being American by working for so long out of country. American elections are for Americans. There is some point to be made here, but I’ll figure that out later.”
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--VIX futures term structure flat

VIX futures term structure flat

$ VIX futures term structure chart in t.co/tZJRuSE0qw 's chart rescales to fill the chart .
This is great for @ @ @ @ @ the overall perspective in same way that a 5-minute stock chart always looks volatile .
@ @ @ @ @ '' button to get the big picture .
pic.twitter.com/DFwGojiLFM

$VIX futures term structure chart in t.co/tZJRuSE0qw 's chart rescales to fill the chart. This is great for seeing details but can skew the overall perspective in same way that a 5-minute stock chart always looks volatile. Use Eli's "Wide" button to get the big picture. pic.twitter.com/DFwGojiLFM
— Vance Harwood (@6_Figure_Invest) October 18, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) – EV Charging – The Future “Gas Station” – Building alongside the EV H

Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) – EV Charging – The Future “Gas Station” – Building alongside the EV Hype.

Blink Charging owns , operates , and provides electric vehicle ( EV ) charging equipment and networked EV charging services primarily in the United States .
It also provides the “ Blink Network ” , a cloud that tracks charging stations and the associated charging data .
This data provides property owners , managers , and parking companies remote monitoring and management of EV charging stations and payment processing .
Additionally it provides drivers with station information , info such as location , availability , and applicable fees .
As of December 2019 it has approx .
14,700+ EV charging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Coast , and locations in the Mid-West .
Additionally they are expanding into Europe and the Middle East .
( Can ’ t attach the map because rules ) The following types of locations currently have stations ( It is pretty much where you ’ d expect ) : airports , auto dealers , healthcare/medicals , hotels , municipal locations , residential and condos , parks and recreation areas , parking lots , religious institutions , restaurants , retailers , schools and universities , stadiums , supermarkets , transportation hubs , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projected to be a $ 112 billion industry by 2027 .
The growing demand and sentiment for electric vehicles is a major factor responsible for aggressive growth .
Additionally expansion of this industry will increase rapidly as more world governments move towards becoming carbon-neutral status the next few decades .
• In 2018 US EV sales were up 81 % from 2017 • In 2018 global EV sales totaled 2.1 million , up 64 % from 2017 • There are currently more than 1.2 million electric vehicles in the U.S. • The global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 25.6 % CAGR from 2019-2026 and is forecasted to reach over $ 567B by 2026 • By 2025 EV sales are projected to account for 30 % of all global vehicle sales • By 2030 , the US is estimated to need 13 million charging stations • Agreement with Cushman & Wakefield for Deployment of EV Charging Stations • Agreement with InterEnergy for the purchase of $ 1.2 million of Blink EV charging equipment to be deployed in the Dominican Republic • Co-recipient of a $ 900,000 grant from the BIRD energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast-charging solution • Reached more than 23,000 deployments of EV charging stations at multiple living complexes and offices • Migrated the Blink Network to Microsoft Azure to optimize performance , operability and driver experience and prepare for future expansion • Blink enhanced its software to work seamlessly with Google Maps A more recent agreement with SG Blocks ( NASDAQ : SGBX ) aims to deploy a rapid and cost-effective innovative EV charging containers designed to provide off-grid charging solutions through a combined solar and battery components in multiple capacities .
Chargepoint ( their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traded ) – focused on manufacturing and selling hardware ( SemaConnect is another competitor we could lump here ) EVgo , Electrify America – DCFC ( Direct-current fast charger ) charging solutions that are mainly beneficial for long road trips Blink Charging claims to stand out from their competitors claiming : “ We are the only company in the U.S. that can provide a full package of EV charging solutions under one roof , from start to finish !
” Interest and sentiment towards Electric Vehicles has been booming and the EV charging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
Like many of the companies that produce electric cars , EV charging is not the most profitable right now , however , having the infrastructure in place sets Blink and Chargepoint in excellent positions to capitalize in this upcoming market .
Additionally there is the possibility of future government subsidies .
Thank you to all that have read this .
This is not all inclusive so please please do your own research to supplement , especially since I did not talk in depth about the company financials , and since there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Additionally thank you to everyone that provided constructive comments to the AMC vs Cinemark post .
I hope everyone has a good day .
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 036Gooddaysir036
Introduction:
Blink Charging owns, operates, and provides electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and networked EV charging services primarily in the United States. It also provides the “Blink Network”, a cloud that tracks charging stations and the associated charging data. This data provides property owners, managers, and parking companies remote monitoring and management of EV charging stations and payment processing. Additionally it provides drivers with station information, info such as location, availability, and applicable fees.
Current setup:
As of December 2019 it has approx. 14,700+ EV charging stations across the US East Coast, West Coast, and locations in the Mid-West. Additionally they are expanding into Europe and the Middle East. (Can’t attach the map because rules)
The following types of locations currently have stations (It is pretty much where you’d expect): airports, auto dealers, healthcare/medicals, hotels, municipal locations, residential and condos, parks and recreation areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums, supermarkets, transportation hubs, and workplace locations.
Predictions:
EV charging industry is projected to be a $112 billion industry by 2027. The growing demand and sentiment for electric vehicles is a major factor responsible for aggressive growth. Additionally expansion of this industry will increase rapidly as more world governments move towards becoming carbon-neutral status the next few decades.
In 2018 US EV sales were up 81% from 2017
In 2018 global EV sales totaled 2.1 million, up 64% from 2017
There are currently more than 1.2 million electric vehicles in the U.S.
The global EV market is expected to grow at a 25.6% CAGR from 2019-2026 and is forecasted to reach over $567B by 2026
By 2025 EV sales are projected to account for 30% of all global vehicle sales
By 2030, the US is estimated to need 13 million charging stations
Recent Developments for Blink:
Agreement with Cushman & Wakefield for Deployment of EV Charging Stations
Agreement with InterEnergy for the purchase of $1.2 million of Blink EV charging equipment to be deployed in the Dominican Republic
Co-recipient of a $900,000 grant from the BIRD energy program for the development of a DC fast-charging solution
Reached more than 23,000 deployments of EV charging stations at multiple living complexes and offices
Migrated the Blink Network to Microsoft Azure to optimize performance, operability and driver experience and prepare for future expansion
Expansion into Greece with Eunice Energy joint venture, deploying 40+ ports
Blink enhanced its software to work seamlessly with Google Maps
A more recent agreement with SG Blocks (NASDAQ: SGBX) aims to deploy a rapid and cost-effective innovative EV charging containers designed to provide off-grid charging solutions through a combined solar and battery components in multiple capacities.
Competitors:
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Chargepoint (their main competitor, they are not publically traded) – focused on manufacturing and selling hardware (SemaConnect is another competitor we could lump here)
EVgo, Electrify America – DCFC (Direct-current fast charger) charging solutions that are mainly beneficial for long road trips
Blink Charging claims to stand out from their competitors claiming: “We are the only company in the U.S. that can provide a full package of EV charging solutions under one roof, from start to finish!”
Prices & Market Cap:
52 Week Range $1.25—$14.58
Market Cap $310M
The Takeaway & Final Thoughts:
Interest and sentiment towards Electric Vehicles has been booming and the EV charging industry is poised to grow along side them. Like many of the companies that produce electric cars, EV charging is not the most profitable right now, however, having the infrastructure in place sets Blink and Chargepoint in excellent positions to capitalize in this upcoming market. Additionally there is the possibility of future government subsidies.
Thank you to all that have read this. This is not all inclusive so please please do your own research to supplement, especially since I did not talk in depth about the company financials, and since there are many competitors in this emerging market. Additionally thank you to everyone that provided constructive comments to the AMC vs Cinemark post. I hope everyone has a good day.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--AT&T (NYSE: T) – An excellent opportunity for Dividend Investors, or those looking to start.

AT & T is a company that I ’ m sure doesn ’ t need explaining .
It is familiar to all of us as a telecom company that has branched out to providing internet , entertainment ( HBO Max being one of their more recent ventures ) , and more .
Why this is being posted now & the potential : • At its current price AT & T is in a position to provide significant growth prospects alongside a safe , high-paying dividend .
Now , let ’ s take a look at the price chart .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is trading at its lowest levels since Q1 .
This provides a great opportunity to buy quality company at much higher yields to lock in superior long-term returns .
It is unlikely they will drop much lower than this point due to the effect downward pressure has on dividend paying companies .
If we look at the older charts , when AT & T has reached these lows the stock has a strong tendency to rally from this 27-28 $ support area .
Additionally AT & T has a lot going for it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look .
What AT & T has going for it : • It has increased its dividend payout for the last 36 years and has the means to continue to do so .
• Lots and lots of cash on hand .
• They are a leader in the US for 5G .
• They are working to replace old top management ( This is particularly important ) .
Warner Media and HBO Max may be points of controversy here .
Let ’ s look at it from this perspective .
These get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HBO in particular into the saturated streaming market .
Netflix has dominated this particular sector , however Disney and AT & T are cracking Netflix ’ s business model by pulling back their streaming to their own platforms .
This is the reason Netflix is creating so many of its own shows/movies and increasing it ’ s subscription price .
This pressure is allowing AT & T to slowly claw its way in .
( Very slowly though , obv HBO Max is no Disney Plus ) .
Additionally this will be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the books for AT & T , with 36 million new subscribers reported it is likely to have a positive effect on the report .
The safe dividend is a strong factor to remain bullish on AT & T .
Even with the disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic , AT & T ’ s balance sheets show recurring profitability and consistent cash flow generation can easily cover the quarterly payouts .
• A lot of long-term debt ( At extremely low rates , so fortunately it doesn ’ t impact their cash flow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 years ( Direct TV , which they are looking to sell ) It could be a good sign that AT & T is finally looking to sell the underperforming Direct TV .
Sure they bought it for $ 67 Billion and would likely sell for $ 20 Billion but off loading legacy segments can allow them to focus on growth and expand into markets that are actually relevant for today and tomorrow while being less of a drag on their current debt .
Please extend my DD by doing your own research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read here , there were many points only briefly touched on .
Thank you for taking the time to read !
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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 036Gooddaysir036
AT&T is a company that I’m sure doesn’t need explaining. It is familiar to all of us as a telecom company that has branched out to providing internet, entertainment (HBO Max being one of their more recent ventures), and more.

Why this is being posted now & the potential:
Q3 reporting is set for 22 October.
At its current price AT&T is in a position to provide significant growth prospects alongside a safe, high-paying dividend.

Now, let’s take a look at the price chart.
SeekingAlpha = Source for this handsome picture
We can clearly see here that the stock is trading at its lowest levels since Q1. This provides a great opportunity to buy quality company at much higher yields to lock in superior long-term returns. It is unlikely they will drop much lower than this point due to the effect downward pressure has on dividend paying companies. If we look at the older charts, when AT&T has reached these lows the stock has a strong tendency to rally from this 27-28$ support area. Additionally AT&T has a lot going for it, let’s quickly take a look.

What AT&T has going for it:
It has increased its dividend payout for the last 36 years and has the means to continue to do so.
Consistent revenue growth.
Lots and lots of cash on hand.
They are a leader in the US for 5G.
They are working to replace old top management (This is particularly important).
Warner Media and HBO Max
Warner Media and HBO Max may be points of controversy here. Let’s look at it from this perspective. These get AT&T into new markets, HBO in particular into the saturated streaming market. Netflix has dominated this particular sector, however Disney and AT&T are cracking Netflix’s business model by pulling back their streaming to their own platforms. This is the reason Netflix is creating so many of its own shows/movies and increasing it’s subscription price. This pressure is allowing AT&T to slowly claw its way in. (Very slowly though, obv HBO Max is no Disney Plus). Additionally this will be the first full quarter of HBO Max on the books for AT&T, with 36 million new subscribers reported it is likely to have a positive effect on the report.

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The safe dividend is a strong factor to remain bullish on AT&T. Even with the disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, AT&T’s balance sheets show recurring profitability and consistent cash flow generation can easily cover the quarterly payouts.

Two big issues:
A lot of long-term debt (At extremely low rates, so fortunately it doesn’t impact their cash flow)
Terrible acquisitions over the last 10 years (Direct TV, which they are looking to sell)

It could be a good sign that AT&T is finally looking to sell the underperforming Direct TV. Sure they bought it for $67 Billion and would likely sell for $20 Billion but off loading legacy segments can allow them to focus on growth and expand into markets that are actually relevant for today and tomorrow while being less of a drag on their current debt.

Final Comments:
Please extend my DD by doing your own research on top of everything else you have read here, there were many points only briefly touched on.

Thank you for taking the time to read!
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) vs. Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) – An upside comparison and the future for tra

AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) vs. Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) – An upside comparison and the future for traditional Movie Theaters

AMC Entertainment and Cinemark are the two largest U.S. theater companies .
• AMC is the largest theater chain in the U.S. and the world .
• AMC has acquired Carmike Cinemas along with the European Odeon and Nordic shortly thereafter .
• AMC operates 630+ theaters in the U.S. and 365 theaters in Europe .
• There are even plans for AMC to open theaters in Saudi Arabia .
• Cinemark is the second largest in the U.S. • In an interesting twist Cinemark has a 25 % stake in National Cinemedia ( NASDAQ : NCMI ) ( The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this comparison just some quick notes : Movie attendance has decreased gradually over the last 20 years .
Both Cinemark and AMC have released rewards programs which has actually increased attendance in 2019 ( And then a wild COVID appeared ) .
Additionally both companies have increased their prices to bump up their revenues over the years .
( Popcorn obv tastes better when you spend 500 $ on it ) AMC has spend the last several years buying up Cinema chains ( Lots of acquisitions in 2016-17 ) , to fund this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , naturally , COVID-19 has put the company in a very difficult spot .
• Last year the company had $ 340 million in interest payments .
• It ’ s debt totals over $ 5 billion .
( As of last year ) • AMC is holding just $ 198.5 million in cash • AMC has more theaters in high-rent locations compared to Cinemark – This lowers their revenue .
• Their current debt is 5x their current EBITDA ( Earnings Before Interest , Taxes , Depreciation , and Amortization ) AMC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have stated they have enough funds through the year and possibly a bit longer .
Recently though AMC has made a deal with Universal .
A step into the streaming market , especially during these lockdowns , could move the company in a brighter direction if they can weather their current conditions .
Cinemark , unlike AMC , has committed to more conservative growth , a move that puts Cinemark in an excellent position to weather the current COVID downturns .
• CNK has over $ 571.76 million in cash • Additonally they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in additional credit • Their expenses total to ~ $ 520 million if we lump their interest and lease payments .
( Plus some other obligations I ’ m sure ) • Their current debt is ~2x their current EBITDA ( Earnings Before Interest , Taxes , Depreciation , and Amortization ) Cinemark has states they have enough money to last through 2021 comfortably .
One important note , unlike AMC , Cinemark does not appear to have made move towards streaming services .
This could impact their future revenues if theater attendance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ streaming .
This choice definitely comes down to personal risk tolerance , and depend on your view of the resiliency of the movie industry .
Theaters have been on the decline for years , the reward programs have decreased this flow a bit , but how much will it continue to do so especially if people have unsubscribed from these to pinch pennies during COVID ?
AMC is definitely the riskier of the two , they have tons of debt and Europe has seen less theater attendance than Latin America has for CNK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its own means or government money ) , there is potential for stronger upside , especially since they are getting their foot in the door with universal .
Cinemark ’ s conservative growth is definitely paying off during this time .
However , if AMC does survive then what will Cinemark ’ s moves be in the future to ensure their continues relevance as theaters continue to decline ?
Do I think these ( AMC & CNK ) are super long term holds ?
I am hesitant to say .
Looking at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both have strong potential for profit .
Beyond that it is difficult to say .
AMC ’ s moves with universal could put the company on a new future path away from traditional theaters .
It ’ ll be interesting to see where that goes and what Cinemark will do to move itself from a potentially dying market .
If you buy definitely set stop-losses just incase , and/or plan an exit price .
Thankyou to all that have read this far .
This is not all inclusive so please please do your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
Additionally thankyou to everyone who provided constructive comments on the AT & T post .
That was definitely more of a controversial stock , it was interesting to hear everyone ’ s different takes .
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 036Gooddaysir036
Introduction:
AMC Entertainment and Cinemark are the two largest U.S. theater companies.
AMC is the largest theater chain in the U.S. and the world. AMC has acquired Carmike Cinemas along with the European Odeon and Nordic shortly thereafter. AMC operates 630+ theaters in the U.S. and 365 theaters in Europe. There are even plans for AMC to open theaters in Saudi Arabia.
Cinemark is the second largest in the U.S. It operates 342 US theaters Operates 205 theaters across Latin America. In an interesting twist Cinemark has a 25% stake in National Cinemedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) (The focus for NCMI is advertising)
52 Week Highs/Lows:
AMC High: $10.95 / Low 1.95$ – Currently trading at $3.04 (17 October)
CNK High $37.83 / Low $5.71 – Currently trading at $7.86 (17 October)
Comparing the balance sheets (At a glance):
Before this comparison just some quick notes: Movie attendance has decreased gradually over the last 20 years. Both Cinemark and AMC have released rewards programs which has actually increased attendance in 2019 (And then a wild COVID appeared). Additionally both companies have increased their prices to bump up their revenues over the years. (Popcorn obv tastes better when you spend 500$ on it)
AMC has spend the last several years buying up Cinema chains (Lots of acquisitions in 2016-17), to fund this they loaded up on debt. So, naturally, COVID-19 has put the company in a very difficult spot.
Last year the company had $340 million in interest payments.
It’s debt totals over $5 billion. (As of last year)
AMC is holding just $198.5 million in cash
AMC has more theaters in high-rent locations compared to Cinemark – This lowers their revenue.
Their current debt is 5x their current EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)
AMC is currently in fund-raising mode, they have stated they have enough funds through the year and possibly a bit longer. Recently though AMC has made a deal with Universal. A step into the streaming market, especially during these lockdowns, could move the company in a brighter direction if they can weather their current conditions.
Cinemark, unlike AMC, has committed to more conservative growth, a move that puts Cinemark in an excellent position to weather the current COVID downturns.
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CNK has over $571.76 million in cash
Additonally they have access to over $100 million in additional credit
Their expenses total to ~$520 million if we lump their interest and lease payments. (Plus some other obligations I’m sure)
Their current debt is ~2x their current EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)
Cinemark has states they have enough money to last through 2021 comfortably. One important note, unlike AMC, Cinemark does not appear to have made move towards streaming services. This could impact their future revenues if theater attendance continues to decline more in favor for streaming.
The Takeaway:
This choice definitely comes down to personal risk tolerance, and depend on your view of the resiliency of the movie industry. Theaters have been on the decline for years, the reward programs have decreased this flow a bit, but how much will it continue to do so especially if people have unsubscribed from these to pinch pennies during COVID?
AMC is definitely the riskier of the two, they have tons of debt and Europe has seen less theater attendance than Latin America has for CNK. However if AMC survives (by its own means or government money), there is potential for stronger upside, especially since they are getting their foot in the door with universal.
Cinemark’s conservative growth is definitely paying off during this time. However, if AMC does survive then what will Cinemark’s moves be in the future to ensure their continues relevance as theaters continue to decline?
Final Thoughts:
Do I think these (AMC & CNK) are super long term holds? I am hesitant to say. Looking at a 1-2 year window I do believe they both have strong potential for profit. Beyond that it is difficult to say. AMC’s moves with universal could put the company on a new future path away from traditional theaters. It’ll be interesting to see where that goes and what Cinemark will do to move itself from a potentially dying market. If you buy definitely set stop-losses just incase, and/or plan an exit price.
Thankyou to all that have read this far. This is not all inclusive so please please do your own research to supplement the quick comparison here. Additionally thankyou to everyone who provided constructive comments on the AT&T post. That was definitely more of a controversial stock, it was interesting to hear everyone’s different takes.
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.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Great Example On How To Spot A Fraudulent Company

TL ; DW — analyze balance sheets and working capital ratios across time and among the correct peer group .
@ @ @ @ @ .

TL;DW — analyze balance sheets and working capital ratios across time and among the correct peer group. Some critical thinking also required.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--$SPX has developed a Broadening Formation Pattern (BFP) since 2018. If you go back 100 years, the on

$ SPX has developed a Broadening Formation Pattern ( BFP ) since 2018 .
If you go back 100 years @ @ @ @ @ can be found in 70s .
Back then , SPX made another low , which @ @ @ @ @ bull market .
History does n't repeat itself but it often rhymes .

$SPX has developed a Broadening Formation Pattern (BFP) since 2018. If you go back 100 years, the only other BFP can be found in 70s. Back then, SPX made another low, which was followed by a multi-year bull market.
History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes.
Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/NUVEy3HxeY
— Yuriy Matso (@yuriymatso) October 18, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Peter Schiff: America and the dollar are shadows of what they used to be … Rick Rule: The junior gol

Peter Schiff : America and the dollar are shadows of what they used to be … Rick Rule : The @ @ @ @ @ … Michael Pento : Debt — the cure is also the disease … Jim Rickards @ @ @ @ @ new Great Depression … Gerald Celente : Economic Hell on Earth is coming …

BY JOHN RUBINO
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Peter Schiff: America and the dollar are shadows of what they used to be … Rick Rule: The junior gold miners are overbought … Michael Pento: Debt — the cure is also the disease … Jim Rickards: Brace yourself for a new Great Depression … Gerald Celente: Economic Hell on Earth is coming …


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Goodbye Middle Class? The Prime Victim of Big Government Is Disappearing

Individual Liberty and Big Government are mutually exclusive .
When America largely operated under a Constitutional government , the American @ @ @ @ @ Now , with a Constitution that is ignored , and with the biggest government to @ @ @ @ @ middle class is disappearing .

by Ron Paul of Ron Paul Liberty Report
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Individual Liberty and Big Government are mutually exclusive. When America largely operated under a Constitutional government, the American middle class was awe-inspiring. Now, with a Constitution that is ignored, and with the biggest government to ever exist, the American middle class is disappearing.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--An email thread that appears to show Hunter Biden pursuing a lucrative energy business deal in China

An email thread that appears to show Hunter Biden pursuing a lucrative energy business deal in China — and possibly @ @ @ @ @ the action — has been verified as authentic by one of its recipients , Fox @ @ @ @ @ The Fox report also cast light on a tantalizing mystery in the emails , as @ @ @ @ @ — a reference to 10 percent of the proposed business ’ s equity perhaps going @ @ @ @ @ ” The Post had broken the news of the Chinese wheeling-dealings on Thursday — but @ @ @ @ @ big guy ” had not previously been clarified .
Fox ’ s source verifying that @ @ @ @ @ not named , but the network said the person was someone copied on the thread @

An email thread that appears to show Hunter Biden pursuing a lucrative energy business deal in China — and possibly cutting his father in on the action — has been verified as authentic by one of its recipients, Fox News reported Friday night.
The Fox report also cast light on a tantalizing mystery in the emails, as first raised by The Post — a reference to 10 percent of the proposed business’s equity perhaps going to “The big guy.”
“The big guy” was a reference to Joe Biden, Fox revealed, citing unnamed “sources.”
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The Post had broken the news of the Chinese wheeling-dealings on Thursday — but the reference to “the big guy” had not previously been clarified.
Fox’s source verifying that the emails are authentic is not named, but the network said the person was someone copied on the thread.
nypost.com/2020/10/16/hunter-biden-email-detailing-chinese-ties-confirmed-by-source-report/?utm_source=twitter_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--4chan discovered vulnerability in OR/WA election system that allows for votes to be changed

I think the significance of election fraud is self explanatory enough to not warrant a submission statement , hopefully this @ @ @ @ @ deleted from here because they are on 4chan

4chan exploited a bug in the OR and WA voter websites wherein they can CANCEL and change someone's vote Live thread: 👇🏻t.co/N9kMmv0QBH pic.twitter.com/HYAIjnWidk — Zach Vorhies (@Perpetualmaniac) October 18, 2020
I think the significance of election fraud is self explanatory enough to not warrant a submission statement, hopefully this thread doesn’t get deleted from here because they are on 4chan
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AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--TIL: Clinton’s Kosovo war made extensive use of depleted Uranium, leaving Serbia with one of highest

TIL: Clinton’s Kosovo war made extensive use of depleted Uranium, leaving Serbia with one of highest rates of cancer per capita in Europe

Title says it all .
I had no idea that such an extreme act of evil had been wantonly committed .
• NATO fired some 30,000 rounds of depleted uranium munitions in Kosovo ( 2012 ) • “ We found some radiation in the middle of villages where children were playing , ” said Mr. Haavisto , a former environment minister of Finland who headed the United Nations inquiry in Kosovo ( 2001 ) • Call for ban on radioactive shells as EU investigates link with soldiers ’ cancer deaths ( 2001 ) • NATO use of depleted uranium in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 tonnes of depleted uranium were dropped on Serbia during the three months of the NATO aggression .
After that , Serbia has seen the highest rate of malicious tumors in Europe , with more than 30,000 people diagnosed with cancer in the first 10 years since the bombing .
Between 10,000 and 18,000 of them died ( 2018 ) At the risk of sounding crass , are there any who will stand for these people and others and say “ never again ” !
Why is Clinton not on an electric chair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothings happening , it ’ s a rhetorical statement , sadly ) Disclaimer : This is a guest post and it doesn ’ t necessarily represent the views of IWB .

by kambalkeeda
Title says it all. I had no idea that such an extreme act of evil had been wantonly committed.
Some links,
NATO fired some 30,000 rounds of depleted uranium munitions in Kosovo (2012)
www.google.com/amp/s/amp.dw.com/en/uranium-risks-haunt-kosovo-survivors/a-16366645
“We found some radiation in the middle of villages where children were playing,” said Mr. Haavisto, a former environment minister of Finland who headed the United Nations inquiry in Kosovo (2001)
www.nytimes.com/2001/01/07/world/radiation-from-balkan-bombing-alarms-europe.html
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Call for ban on radioactive shells as EU investigates link with soldiers’ cancer deaths (2001)
amp.theguardian.com/world/2001/jan/05/balkans
NATO use of depleted uranium in bombing Yugoslavia was ecocide on planetary scale
15 tonnes of depleted uranium were dropped on Serbia during the three months of the NATO aggression. After that, Serbia has seen the highest rate of malicious tumors in Europe, with more than 30,000 people diagnosed with cancer in the first 10 years since the bombing. Between 10,000 and 18,000 of them died (2018)
tass.com/society/1024580/amp
At the risk of sounding crass, are there any who will stand for these people and others and say “never again”! Why is Clinton not on an electric chair for massive war crimes (i know nothings happening, it’s a rhetorical statement, sadly)
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investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Oil Tanker with 60,000,000 gallons of oil aboard is currently sinking, wouldn’t it be great if the g

Oil Tanker with 60,000,000 gallons of oil aboard is currently sinking, wouldn’t it be great if the governments of the world could come together to stop it? I won’t hold my breath.

For once we have an opportunity to stop a massive oil spill from happening , the US has already agreed @ @ @ @ @ to assist the venezuelan government with this problem .
Wouldn ’ t it be great @ @ @ @ @ a show of human potential to r the greater good ?

For once we have an opportunity to stop a massive oil spill from happening, the US has already agreed to not sanction anyone trying to assist the venezuelan government with this problem. Wouldn’t it be great to solve this problem as a show of human potential to r the greater good?
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h/t conspiramint_gum


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--The Facebook Executive in charge of election integrity on the platform was the special policy advise

The Facebook Executive in charge of election integrity on the platform was the special policy adviser for Europe to former Vice President Joe Biden.

Hat Tip Fool Nelson – Put this in the stunning conflict of interest file that is truly jaw-dropping .
This @ @ @ @ @ Makanju is the Facebook executive in charge of “ election integrity on the platform ” @ @ @ @ @ job was before that position… “ Previously , she was the special policy adviser for @ @ @ @ @ US Vice President Joe Biden ” .
( citation ) [ Source Link – ( @ @ @ @ @ ] That ’ s right folks , the Facebook executive currently blocking all of the @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden ’ s corrupt activity in Ukraine is the same person who was coordinating @ @ @ @ @ Biden family payoffs and Ukraine .
You just can not make this stuff up folks @

Hat Tip Fool Nelson – Put this in the stunning conflict of interest file that is truly jaw-dropping. This is just unreal.
Anna Makanju is the Facebook executive in charge of “election integrity on the platform”; and guess what her job was before that position… “Previously, she was the special policy adviser for Europe and Eurasia to former US Vice President Joe Biden”. (citation)
[Source Link – (likely to soon disappear)]
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That’s right folks, the Facebook executive currently blocking all of the negative evidence of Hunter and Joe Biden’s corrupt activity in Ukraine is the same person who was coordinating the corrupt activity between the Biden family payoffs and Ukraine.
You just cannot make this stuff up folks.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Catalyst Bioscience Inc. A buy or a bad gamble?

I would like to ask this community on how to properly analyse the following stock : CBIO .
According to this article , the analyst claims the stock will have a gain of 303 % within 12 months and reach a price of almost $ 20/share .
If this text is too long for , go ahead and just read the conclusion + question .
Catalyst Bioscience Inc. is pharmaceutical company that as of date has no profit .
They have however , a few ‘ promising products ’ .
Some basic background information first : • Hemophilia is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deficiiency of factor VIII ( type A ) or factor IX ( type B ) .
These factors play an important role in the coagulation cascade .
In simpeler words , if patiënts are born with this deficiëncy , they will have problem with forming clot and therefore a higher chance of bleeding episodes , for example bleeding in muscles , joint , nosebleeds etc .
The patiënts with a severe form of this disease , have to go to the hospital every week and get an intravenous injection of these factors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Intravenous injection is expensive , invasive and inconvienient .
They also have to go to the hospital if they have a severe bleeding episode , to stop the bleeding they also receive these factors , called on demand treatment of bleeding episodes .
• It is possible to divide the immunesystem in two type : the adaptive immune system and the innate immune system .
There are certain proteines , called complement , which play an important role in both systems .
They make sure that certain cells , such as T-cels , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example a site of infection .
They also make it possible for macrophages to recognices bacteria and viruses , so that phagocytosis can take place ( killing of bactera/virus ) .
One example of such a complement is called C3 ( this one plays a pivitol role ) .
There are several diseases in which the complement is overactive and causes problems for the patients .
By inhibiting this C3 complement , you could treat those diseases .
Examples are : dry AMD ( macular degeneration ) , aHUS , PNH , complement-3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graves , but really any auto-immuun disease could be affectd through this inhibition .
This company has developed four main products : • MarzAA , which is factor VIIa , injected subcutaneously ( under the skin ) instead of intraveneous ( directly in the veins ) .
It has entered a phase 3 clinical trial in late 2020 .
It compares MarzAA with 60 patients with hemophilia A or B with bleeding episodes with standard patiënt care .
If this trial is succesful , it will most likely result in the approval of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revenu in the short term .
There are also phase 1/2 trials for factor VII deficiency , glanzmann thrombasthenia and patients with hemophilia A with inhibitors treated with helimbra for treatment of bleeding episodes starting in the late 2020 .
In others words , in the future , it will probably be used for more than just bleeding episodes of hemophilia A/B .
• Dalca , which is factor IX .
A phase 2 trial has been completed for prophylactic treatment of hemophilia B .
A phase 3 trial is underway in late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produce revenu on the basis of this product .
But soon could also mean a couple of years .
• An anti-complement factor 3 .
On oktober the 14th they announced that they have a patent for this product which will last untill 2038 .
They are currently busy with pre-clinical trials on mouse , to see if it has an effect on dry AMD .
The stock price went up from $ 4.80 to $ 6.40 on the day of announcement .
• Fix-gene therapie of factor IX .
There are trials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3-4x better than the Padua variant ( Pfizer/Stark ) .
Everything seems nice and well for this company , however there are a few problems , mainly competition .
According to their 10k-report : • MarzAA ’ s competitive advatange is the subcutaneous ( SQ ) injection .
Novo nordisk and Pfizer are developing their own SQ variants of tissue pathway inhibitors .
They are currently also conducting phase 3 clinical trials !
Expected to finish in 2023 .
There is also another trial by Genenzyme , phase 3 clinical trial , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OPKO Health factor VIIA SQ has entered phase-1 trial .
Novo Nordisk FVIII SQ entered phase 2 study .
If you ask me their competitive advantage may very well be nullified as soon as their product is approved or very shortly afterward .
• There are already four product on the market which compete with DALCA - > BeneFix by Pfizer , Factor IX-Fc by Sanofi Aventis and Idelvian by CSL Behring , Rebinyn by Novo Nordisk .
• There are already three product competing with the factor IX gene therapie : Spark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to complete in 2021 , uniQure expects to complete in 2023 and freeline a phase 2/3 trial in 2024 .
• There are no approved treatments for dry AMD , however Appelis has entered a phase 3 trial with a product scheduled to complete in 2021 .
But the most important competition , which they do not mention in their own 10k-report , is in my opinion genetic therapy of factor VIII and/or factor IX for patient with hemophilia A/B .
It is possible to inject the gene responsible for factor VIII and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vector ) .
After delivery of the virus , the patient will start producing their own factor VIII or factor IX .
There are currently several phase 1/2 trials for both of these diseases .
If genetic therapy is approved , their product MarzAA will become useless in my opinion for hemophilia…their second product DALCA will also become useless .
The reason it will become useless , is because those vectors will have to be administrated only once , according to some data even after 52 weeks patients still have relatively high levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this might be a ‘ cure ’ .
Their third product and fourth product are in pre-clinical phase .
From pre-clinical phase to approval by FDA on average it takes 10 years .
Good look waiting on these to generate revenu .
The current competition is already fierce .
I expect their competitive advantage to be nullified in the short term .
In the longer term , say 5-10 years , their main products MarzAA and DALCA will become useless .
However , MarzAA may be used for more than just hemophilia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this remains the question , since the trials for the other indications are only phase 1/2 .
Their anti-C3-complement and gene therapie for factor IX are in pre-clinical phase , therefore I expect them to generate revenu after 8-10 years at the earliest .
However , the three analyst project that the share price will rise to $ 20 in 12 months .
Based on what ?
For me it is unclear .
How do they come across to this conclusion ?
How do they calculate the value of $ 20 ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my analysis , please share with me your thoughts .
To me it seems extremely risky to buy a start-up company like this which generates no income and enters a market which is so fierce in competition .
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 pashtun92
I would like to ask this community on how to properly analyse the following stock: CBIO. According to this article, the analyst claims the stock will have a gain of 303% within 12 months and reach a price of almost $20/share. If this text is too long for, go ahead and just read the conclusion + question.
Catalyst Bioscience Inc. is pharmaceutical company that as of date has no profit. They have however, a few ‘promising products’. Some basic background information first:
Hemophilia is a blood disorder. It is characterised by a deficiiency of factor VIII (type A) or factor IX (type B). These factors play an important role in the coagulation cascade. In simpeler words, if patiënts are born with this deficiëncy, they will have problem with forming clot and therefore a higher chance of bleeding episodes, for example bleeding in muscles, joint, nosebleeds etc. The patiënts with a severe form of this disease, have to go to the hospital every week and get an intravenous injection of these factors. This is called profylactic treatment. Intravenous injection is expensive, invasive and inconvienient. They also have to go to the hospital if they have a severe bleeding episode, to stop the bleeding they also receive these factors, called on demand treatment of bleeding episodes. It is possible to divide the immunesystem in two type: the adaptive immune system and the innate immune system. There are certain proteines, called complement, which play an important role in both systems. They make sure that certain cells, such as T-cels, migrate to the correct location, for example a site of infection. They also make it possible for macrophages to recognices bacteria and viruses, so that phagocytosis can take place (killing of bactera/virus). One example of such a complement is called C3 (this one plays a pivitol role). There are several diseases in which the complement is overactive and causes problems for the patients. By inhibiting this C3 complement, you could treat those diseases. Examples are: dry AMD (macular degeneration), aHUS, PNH, complement-3 glomerulopathy, neurologic diseases such as myasthenia graves, but really any auto-immuun disease could be affectd through this inhibition.
This company has developed four main products:
MarzAA, which is factor VIIa, injected subcutaneously (under the skin) instead of intraveneous (directly in the veins). It has entered a phase 3 clinical trial in late 2020. It compares MarzAA with 60 patients with hemophilia A or B with bleeding episodes with standard patiënt care. If this trial is succesful, it will most likely result in the approval of the FDA of this product, generating revenu in the short term. There are also phase 1/2 trials for factor VII deficiency, glanzmann thrombasthenia and patients with hemophilia A with inhibitors treated with helimbra for treatment of bleeding episodes starting in the late 2020. In others words, in the future, it will probably be used for more than just bleeding episodes of hemophilia A/B. Dalca, which is factor IX. A phase 2 trial has been completed for prophylactic treatment of hemophilia B. A phase 3 trial is underway in late 2020. So they will soon also produce revenu on the basis of this product. But soon could also mean a couple of years. An anti-complement factor 3. On oktober the 14th they announced that they have a patent for this product which will last untill 2038. They are currently busy with pre-clinical trials on mouse, to see if it has an effect on dry AMD. The stock price went up from $4.80 to $6.40 on the day of announcement. Fix-gene therapie of factor IX. There are trials on mice; seems in-vitro to be 3-4x better than the Padua variant (Pfizer/Stark).
Everything seems nice and well for this company, however there are a few problems, mainly competition. According to their 10k-report:
MarzAA’s competitive advatange is the subcutaneous (SQ) injection. Novo nordisk and Pfizer are developing their own SQ variants of tissue pathway inhibitors. They are currently also conducting phase 3 clinical trials! Expected to finish in 2023. There is also another trial by Genenzyme, phase 3 clinical trial, for RNA-interference therapeutic targeting of antitrombin therapie. OPKO Health factor VIIA SQ has entered phase-1 trial. Novo Nordisk FVIII SQ entered phase 2 study. If you ask me their competitive advantage may very well be nullified as soon as their product is approved or very shortly afterward. There are already four product on the market which compete with DALCA -> BeneFix by Pfizer, Factor IX-Fc by Sanofi Aventis and Idelvian by CSL Behring, Rebinyn by Novo Nordisk. There are already three product competing with the factor IX gene therapie: Spark has phase 3 trial with fidanacogene expected to complete in 2021, uniQure expects to complete in 2023 and freeline a phase 2/3 trial in 2024. There are no approved treatments for dry AMD, however Appelis has entered a phase 3 trial with a product scheduled to complete in 2021.
But the most important competition, which they do not mention in their own 10k-report, is in my opinion genetic therapy of factor VIII and/or factor IX for patient with hemophilia A/B. It is possible to inject the gene responsible for factor VIII and factor IX through a virus (a vector). After delivery of the virus, the patient will start producing their own factor VIII or factor IX. There are currently several phase 1/2 trials for both of these diseases. If genetic therapy is approved, their product MarzAA will become useless in my opinion for hemophilia…their second product DALCA will also become useless. The reason it will become useless, is because those vectors will have to be administrated only once, according to some data even after 52 weeks patients still have relatively high levels of factor VIII/IX. In other words, this might be a ‘cure’. Their third product and fourth product are in pre-clinical phase. From pre-clinical phase to approval by FDA on average it takes 10 years. Good look waiting on these to generate revenu.
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Conclusion
The current competition is already fierce. I expect their competitive advantage to be nullified in the short term. In the longer term, say 5-10 years, their main products MarzAA and DALCA will become useless. However, MarzAA may be used for more than just hemophilia. But wether they will be succesful in this remains the question, since the trials for the other indications are only phase 1/2. Their anti-C3-complement and gene therapie for factor IX are in pre-clinical phase, therefore I expect them to generate revenu after 8-10 years at the earliest.
Question
However, the three analyst project that the share price will rise to $20 in 12 months. Based on what? For me it is unclear. How do they come across to this conclusion? How do they calculate the value of $20? Is there something else I have missed in my analysis, please share with me your thoughts. To me it seems extremely risky to buy a start-up company like this which generates no income and enters a market which is so fierce in competition.
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.


Russell 2000 Top?

Russell 2000 Top ?
Hanging man candle on the weekly chart .
Bears will want to see a big red @ @ @ @ @ revenge ?
No stimulus pic.twitter.com/TQgs7MIMvW

Russell 2000 Top? Hanging man candle on the weekly chart. Bears will want to see a big red candle next week. TZA revenge? No stimulus pic.twitter.com/TQgs7MIMvW
— David Larew (@ThinkTankCharts) October 16, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Big short is back!

Big short is back!

60000 of 16 Apr'21 $ 315 $ SPY puts were bought today .
This is a $ 78m bearish bet @ @ @ @ @ go into a new bear market post elections .
If this is a hedge , @ @ @ @ @ 6m shares of SPY and none of the hedge funds own this many SPY shares @ @

Big short is back!
60000 of 16 Apr'21 $315 $SPY puts were bought today. This is a $78m bearish bet expecting S&P500 to go into a new bear market post elections.
If this is a hedge, then this fund should own 6m shares of SPY and none of the hedge funds own this many SPY shares. pic.twitter.com/phv2ulHeJi
— Yuriy Matso (@yuriymatso) October 17, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Just Obama’s former speech writer, Nathan Osburn, hiding behind a mask pretending to be an undecided

Just Obama’s former speech writer, Nathan Osburn, hiding behind a mask pretending to be an undecided voter at the town hall…and Joe Biden pretending not to know who he is…

Just Obama ’ s former speech writer , Nathan Osburn , hiding behind a mask pretending to be an undecided @ @ @ @ @ to know who he is… # DemocratsLieAndManipulate # UntrustworthyAndDishonest pic.twitter.com/CpaU5DoHR3

Oh nothing…
Just Obama’s former speech writer, Nathan Osburn, hiding behind a mask pretending to be an undecided voter…and @JoeBiden pretending not to know who he is…#DemocratsLieAndManipulate#UntrustworthyAndDishonest pic.twitter.com/CpaU5DoHR3
— Jali_Cat{⭐} (@Jali_Cat) October 17, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--Real pandemic vs Staged pandemic

Real pandemic vs Staged pandemic

This is a picture that was apparently posted at someone ’ s doctors office comparing a real vs staged pandemic @ @ @ @ @ gone so im reuploading it for the people .

by INFAMOUS4UP
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This is a picture that was apparently posted at someone’s doctors office comparing a real vs staged pandemic, the original post is gone so im reuploading it for the people.


investmentwatchblog--2020-10-18--President Trump Increases Lead in Swing States

Democracy Institute Poll
Nationally
Trump 46% (+1)
Biden 45%
Swing States
Trump 47% (+4)
Biden 43%
Electoral College
Trump 320
Biden 218
Approval rating – 50%
This poll was taken after Trump tested positive for Covid-19
— David Chapman (@davidchapman141) October 3, 2020