investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--Monetary Expansion Yielding Diminishing Returns And An Environment Very Friendly To Gold

Jon discusses the massive money printing and stimulus that has , in many cases , increased household income .
Further stimulus will likely be required to help heal the economy .
He expects the pace of the recovery to be relatively slow .
With every central banking printing , we are going to continue to see asset prices inflate .
Eventually , all that debt will result in a day of reckoning but exactly when that occurs is uncertain .
He discusses the Fed ’ s problem of encouraging inflation and why they have been unable to overcome the collapse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role of government , central banks , and policymakers beginning to blur .
Expect further direct government intervention to the consumer .
The result of all this will be an environment very friendly to gold .
The US Debt to GDP levels has risen this year to uncharted territory .
We weren ’ t expecting these levels for another four or five years .
Jon says , “ The lenders are the ones that are losing the most in this environment .
The biggest suckers today at the table are those that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The biggest risk to the dollar and fiat currencies today might be digital currencies .
Central banks are worried about being left behind by innovation .
Money creation outside the halls of power is terrifying to governments and central banks .
He discusses why the creation of a new digital currency seems likely .
Jon outlines what to look for in good mining equities .
Some institutions are protecting themselves by having mining equities in their portfolios instead of just gold .
Time Stamp References : 0:00 – Introduction 0:50 – CI Global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – Market Risks & Assets 5:13 – Debt , GDP , and Inflation 10:10 – Asset Bubbles 12:32 – Debt to GDP Ratios 15:11 – Savers and Lenders 18:16 – Risks to the Dollar 21:28 – Gold as a hedge .
22:56 – Gold Equity Factors 26:25 – Dividends Growth Vs. Value 29:35 – Silver Vs. Gold 32:04 – Gold This Week

Jon Case on Palisades Radio
Jon discusses the massive money printing and stimulus that has, in many cases, increased household income. Further stimulus will likely be required to help heal the economy. He expects the pace of the recovery to be relatively slow.
With every central banking printing, we are going to continue to see asset prices inflate. Eventually, all that debt will result in a day of reckoning but exactly when that occurs is uncertain.
He discusses the Fed’s problem of encouraging inflation and why they have been unable to overcome the collapse in money velocity. He sees the role of government, central banks, and policymakers beginning to blur. Expect further direct government intervention to the consumer. The result of all this will be an environment very friendly to gold.
The US Debt to GDP levels has risen this year to uncharted territory. We weren’t expecting these levels for another four or five years.
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Jon says, “The lenders are the ones that are losing the most in this environment. The biggest suckers today at the table are those that are lending to government at thirty-year rates.”
The biggest risk to the dollar and fiat currencies today might be digital currencies. Central banks are worried about being left behind by innovation. Money creation outside the halls of power is terrifying to governments and central banks. He discusses why the creation of a new digital currency seems likely.
Jon outlines what to look for in good mining equities. Some institutions are protecting themselves by having mining equities in their portfolios instead of just gold.
Talking Points From This Episode
Money Printing & Stimulus
Fed’s Fight for Inflation
Debt to GDP and Lending
Digital Currencies
Mining Equities & Green Energy
Time Stamp References:
0:00 – Introduction
0:50 – CI Global Overview
1:25 – Macro Debt Picture
3:36 – Market Risks & Assets
5:13 – Debt, GDP, and Inflation
10:10 – Asset Bubbles
12:32 – Debt to GDP Ratios
15:11 – Savers and Lenders
18:16 – Risks to the Dollar
21:28 – Gold as a hedge.
22:56 – Gold Equity Factors
26:25 – Dividends Growth Vs. Value
29:35 – Silver Vs. Gold
32:04 – Gold This Week


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--LIN WOOD — Georgia Secretary Of State’s Photographer & His Deputy Apparently Knew How The Vote Would

LIN WOOD — Georgia Secretary Of State’s Photographer & His Deputy Apparently Knew How The Vote Would Come Out In GA On November 6?

Chris Savas , photographer for @ GaSecofState & his Deputy not only took pictures of GA election , he apparently @ @ @ @ @ come out in GA on November 6 .
Corruption is rampant in GA. Time for @ @ @ @ @ Devil out of our state .
Put some officials in prison .
pic.twitter.com/mnOhoXGXjj

Chris Savas, photographer for @GaSecofState & his Deputy not only took pictures of GA election, he apparently knew how the vote would come out in GA on November 6.
Corruption is rampant in GA. Time for GA Patriots to run the Devil out of our state. Put some officials in prison. pic.twitter.com/mnOhoXGXjj
— Lin Wood (@LLinWood) November 28, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--Listen to what this man went through fighting lock downs

Or the old Soviet Union ?
Just disgusted this is happening…..

Is this America?
Or the old Soviet Union?
Just disgusted this is happening…..
600 bucks a day
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Took his liquor license
He employs 65 families
AC


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--Mainstream media, what is happening in Paris (France)?

Mainstream media , what is happening in Paris ( France ) ?
pic.twitter.com/bgZWEjCPu5

Mainstream media, what is happening in Paris (France)? pic.twitter.com/bgZWEjCPu5
— Oh boy what a shot (@ohboywhatashot) November 28, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--Chinese stocks a step closer to getting removed from US due to auditing rules

TLDR Your favorite Chinese stocks will be fine .
Nio , Xpev , and BABA are all audited independently by Pricewaterhousecoopers .
Earlier this year BABA ’ s CFO said they anticipate no problem with complying with US regulations .
WSJ reports that next week the House will consider a measure that will force Chinese companies traded on American exchanges to follow American auditing rules — or face getting delisted .
This proposal has strong bipartisan support .
The Senate version was passed unanimously .
Reasons why it might not pass : • Wall Street firms have made $ 1.4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • US pension funds own a lot of these Chinese stocks .
• SEC general counsel Dan Goelzer thinks this is a way for US government to gain “ a lever ” in negotiations .
Indicating that they are not expecting to go through with it , but rather to use it to get some reasonable accommodations from China .
• If it passes it will give Chinese companies 3 years to comply .
That ’ s a long time for both countries to find some compromise .
• The worst case scenario @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your shares into the Hong Kong Stock Exchange .
So you can still trade if you ’ re on a platform that works with the HKSE .
So no one is going to lose their shares .
• Rules like this may prevent future Luckin Coffee incidents .
The increase in public trust in Chinese stocks might actually help their companies grow in the long run .
The biggest companies hit will be the directly state-owned companies .
They will probably never say yes to US auditing .
You can find a list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) — they are the companies with asterixis next to their names .
Note the most popular Chinese stocks are not state-owned : BABA , JD , PDD , NTES , NIO , TME , YUMC , IQ , LI , XPEV , WB , DOYO , JKS , NIU , KNDI , and BYD .
When this news hit the general public on Monday , you will see at 3-5 % drop in some Chinese stocks .
People are not going to read the entire article .
They are just going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think this represents a good opportunity to buy the dip on some of these companies , especially BABA — which is criminally undervalued , and BYD — the best EV play and Warren Buffett stock that no one is talking about .
Our favorite meme stocks like NIO and XPEV are going to be fine .
These companies are looking forward to penetrating the American market — they are not going to jeopardize their relationship with America by refusing auditing rules .
Disclaimer : This information is only for educational purposes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the information in this article .
Do you own due diligence or consult your financial professional before making any investment decision .

by r2002
TLDR Your favorite Chinese stocks will be fine. Nio, Xpev, and BABA are all audited independently by Pricewaterhousecoopers. Earlier this year BABA’s CFO said they anticipate no problem with complying with US regulations.
WSJ reports that next week the House will consider a measure that will force Chinese companies traded on American exchanges to follow American auditing rules — or face getting delisted.
This proposal has strong bipartisan support. The Senate version was passed unanimously.
Reasons why it might not pass:
Wall Street firms have made $1.4 billion in fees underwriting these banks.
US pension funds own a lot of these Chinese stocks.
SEC general counsel Dan Goelzer thinks this is a way for US government to gain “a lever” in negotiations. Indicating that they are not expecting to go through with it, but rather to use it to get some reasonable accommodations from China.
Good news:
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If it passes it will give Chinese companies 3 years to comply. That’s a long time for both countries to find some compromise.
The worst case scenario is that the Chinese companies will fold your shares into the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. So you can still trade if you’re on a platform that works with the HKSE. So no one is going to lose their shares.
Rules like this may prevent future Luckin Coffee incidents. The increase in public trust in Chinese stocks might actually help their companies grow in the long run.
The biggest companies hit will be the directly state-owned companies. They will probably never say yes to US auditing. You can find a list of China state-owned companies here (PDF) — they are the companies with asterixis next to their names.
Note the most popular Chinese stocks are not state-owned: BABA, JD, PDD, NTES, NIO, TME, YUMC, IQ, LI, XPEV, WB, DOYO, JKS, NIU, KNDI, and BYD.
Analysis
When this news hit the general public on Monday, you will see at 3-5% drop in some Chinese stocks. People are not going to read the entire article. They are just going to read the headline and start panicking. I think this represents a good opportunity to buy the dip on some of these companies, especially BABA — which is criminally undervalued, and BYD — the best EV play and Warren Buffett stock that no one is talking about.
Our favorite meme stocks like NIO and XPEV are going to be fine. These companies are looking forward to penetrating the American market — they are not going to jeopardize their relationship with America by refusing auditing rules.
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--2020-11-29--Walmart (NYSE: WMT) – A stock quick review/guide – 2nd Place Winner in the Poll

Good morning/evening everyone .
The poll closed out ( on r/dividends ) with Walmart placing 2nd and Honeywell placing last , so these two will get stock reviews , starting today with Wal-Mart .
Walmart is America ’ s largest retailer by sales , selling a variety of general merchandise and grocery items .
It operates 11,300 stores in the US , which account for approx 76 % of sales in fiscal 2019 , with Mexico and Central America ~6 % , the UK ~6 % , and Canada ~4 % beings its largest external markets .
The company operates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Flipkart , Jet.com , and shoes.com ( it also owns a roughly 10 % stake in Chinese online retailer JD.com ) .
As of 2019 , e-commerce accounted for only ~5 % of fiscal 2019 sales .
However the e-sales growth during the pandemic has greatly increased this .
Walmart has been smart with its acquisitions and partnerships .
Walmart has partnerships with Instacard , ThredUp , Shopify , and even Google .
The Instacart partnership , together accounts for nearly half of all online grocery sales in 2020 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheaper clothes on its online marketplace , and Shopify allows 3rd party sellers to sell their goods on Walmart ’ s marketplace as well .
Lastly , the Google partnership provides customers voice-enabled grocery shopping and likely much more in the future .
Walmart ’ s partnerships and acquisitions are taken to further complete with and provide a market alternative to Amazon .
– Walmart is the largest retailer in the world providing it unequaled power to leverage their vendor ’ s , suppliers , and manufacturers , keeping prices low with national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s cost advantage provides significant barrier to entry and is consistently used to disrupt their competitors .
– The company is aggressively investing in its e-commerce segment and focused on strategic acquisitions to complete with Amazon .
( Mentioned in the last paragraph above ) – The partnership with Google is has the potential to be particularly strong due to Walmart lacking strong tech exposure .
– Walmart PLUS memberships , 2 hour delivery , and expansion into drone delivery services .
Amazon ’ s threat to many of the traditional brick and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon ’ s model is nearly the example of a monopsony , the opposite of a monopoly .
They aren ’ t interested in dominating one sector , but ingraining themselves into literally everything .
This is why Amazon ’ s model is so disruptive .
In addition to this , Amazon is often the company that raises the conversation of wage increases to undermine it ’ s competitors .
The wage increase to 15 $ was much more than them “ listening to their critics ” , it was a move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ margins can not effectively absorb this cost burden .
This tactic , along with Walmarts cheap pricing tactics , is what allows Amazon to nab up companies very cheap .
( See the whole diapers deal ) .
For Walmart we will be looking at the 5 year financials rather than the 10 year due to their push more recently to get into the ecommerce markets .
The revenue is honestly just insane and shows how large Walmart is , plus it is something like 80-90 % of the US population lives within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Anyways , $ 478 Billion to $ 523 Billion , about an average increase of 2.2 % YoY .
Not bad , they are continuing to grow , but just ahead of currently inflation rates .
When we look at EBITDA though , their margins are shrinking/lumpy .
This , based on the company movement , and from what they say in their 10K , this decrease is largely attributed to them moving into e-commerce .
These numbers may be significantly different next year since their ecommerce has been growing pretty significantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 97 % annual growth there .
However note that ecommerce , despite this increase is still a very small piece of the company right now , it is going to take awhile for it to have a more significant impact , but the growth is absolutely there .
The debt is increasing due to acquisitions as well as investment into the ecommerce segment as well .
The 2.3x debt/earnings is a bit higher than their historic levels , but again , they are investing right now , and it is still lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a bit more concerning .
Cash flow from operations is definitely in line with the decreasing EBITDA so that makes sense .
Their CAPEX been consistent the last few years , nothing to really note there since the e-market stuff has already been mentioned .
Now for the Free Cash Flow , in 2019 there is a significant jump , this is because in 2019 they took on ~ $ 12 Billion in debt load , this was added to the FCF/E for whatever reason , we can subtract it and say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15/16/17 Billion , which is in line with the decline .
In 2018 and 2020 they were making debt payments , appears to be about 1.5 Billion for each of those years , hence the lower FCF/E there .
Over the years , in addition to the dividend , they do appear to be using some of their capital to buy back shares , those have decreased from approx 3,200 – 2,850 outstanding over the last 5 years or so .
Some would say this is the better way to give back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others say that it is a way for companies to create synthetic earnings .
Take what you will from that .
Typically healthy ( large ) companies will do both dividends and share buybacks , so take what you will from that .
Let ’ s Take a Look at the Dividend and Price/Value , and Growth : Walmart ( WMT ) is a Dividend Aristocrat that has paid and increased its dividend for 46 consecutive years .
NOTE : Current for November 2020 and very likely to change .
Strictly from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit low and the dividend growth has sharply decreased as the company continues to focus on e-market expansion .
In addition to this , the yield on cost is of lower value right now , had the stock been purchased earlier when it ’ s price was closer to 100 $ , it would have been an excellent buy , at the current price and yield though , there are better prospects .
From a value perspective… well Walmart over the years has traded closer to an 8x multiple , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alone it would be considered overvalued based on its financials , however one also needs to consider that higher multiples are typically paid for companies with stronger growth prospects…which leads us to growth .
From a growth perspective , Walmart is a market titan , the growth will be gradual over longer periods of time , but there are many factors that need to be considered from this perspective ( as well as the others ) : There are so many different unknowns that need to be considered .
Walmart is an absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a significant e-market presence .
Compared to Amazon , Walmart is currently the underdog that still needs to be very cognizant of it ’ s other competitors , like Target .
However , their recent partnerships and acquisitions have enabled the company to expand significantly online during the pandemic , and unlike Amazon , they have a wider physicals presence , stores that can act as distribution centers amoung other things .
Ultimately , Amazon is very likely to continue to dominate , however , Walmart does have the potential to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market segments and start taking pieces of the pie for itself .
Amazon is certainly aware of this , hence the reason it pushes timely wage-increases and other policies to undermine its competitors .
Government policy is a significant factor to both due to their sheer size and presence .
At the end of it all , you need to ask yourself , do you think Walmart can continue compete , and continue to work its current business model ?
Or perhaps you ’ d take more the side of why not both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interesting , please supplement this with your own research .
There are always more risks that need to be considered , read opposing views , read up on Target and Amazon .
Don ’ t just read whatever will validate a preformed opinion .
As always , thanks for reading , and have a good day/night !
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 @ @ @ @

by A reddit user
Introduction:
Good morning/evening everyone. The poll closed out (on r/dividends) with Walmart placing 2nd and Honeywell placing last, so these two will get stock reviews, starting today with Wal-Mart.
Walmart | Save Money – Live Better:
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Walmart is America’s largest retailer by sales, selling a variety of general merchandise and grocery items. It operates 11,300 stores in the US, which account for approx 76% of sales in fiscal 2019, with Mexico and Central America ~6%, the UK ~6%, and Canada ~4% beings its largest external markets.
The company operates several e-commerce properties apart from its site, including Flipkart, Jet.com, and shoes.com (it also owns a roughly 10% stake in Chinese online retailer JD.com). As of 2019, e-commerce accounted for only ~5% of fiscal 2019 sales. However the e-sales growth during the pandemic has greatly increased this.
Walmart has been smart with its acquisitions and partnerships. Walmart has partnerships with Instacard, ThredUp, Shopify, and even Google. The Instacart partnership, together accounts for nearly half of all online grocery sales in 2020. The partnership with Thredup allows Walmart to sell cheaper clothes on its online marketplace, and Shopify allows 3rd party sellers to sell their goods on Walmart’s marketplace as well. Lastly, the Google partnership provides customers voice-enabled grocery shopping and likely much more in the future. Walmart’s partnerships and acquisitions are taken to further complete with and provide a market alternative to Amazon.
Strengths:
– Walmart is the largest retailer in the world providing it unequaled power to leverage their vendor’s, suppliers, and manufacturers, keeping prices low with national and private brands. – Walmart’s cost advantage provides significant barrier to entry and is consistently used to disrupt their competitors. – The company is aggressively investing in its e-commerce segment and focused on strategic acquisitions to complete with Amazon. (Mentioned in the last paragraph above) – The partnership with Google is has the potential to be particularly strong due to Walmart lacking strong tech exposure. – Walmart PLUS memberships, 2 hour delivery, and expansion into drone delivery services.
Risks:
– Walmart employs millions people and is facing intense pressure to raise wages. This will have an effect on their profit margins. – Amazon. Amazon is much much more than just e-commerce. – Walmart’s profit margins aren’t as wide as they could be due to keeping prices lower, this does bring them more sales revenue, but they have to be very wary of any competitors lowering their prices further to undermine Walmart’s position and margins.
Amazon’s threat to many of the traditional brick and mortar industries cannot be understated. Amazon’s model is nearly the example of a monopsony, the opposite of a monopoly. They aren’t interested in dominating one sector, but ingraining themselves into literally everything. This is why Amazon’s model is so disruptive.
In addition to this, Amazon is often the company that raises the conversation of wage increases to undermine it’s competitors. The wage increase to 15$ was much more than them “listening to their critics”, it was a move to further pressure any of their competitors whose margins cannot effectively absorb this cost burden. This tactic, along with Walmarts cheap pricing tactics, is what allows Amazon to nab up companies very cheap. (See the whole diapers deal).
Financial History:
For Walmart we will be looking at the 5 year financials rather than the 10 year due to their push more recently to get into the ecommerce markets.
Year Revenue EBITDA Debt Debt / Earning 2016 $478,615 $33,559 $49,994 ~1.5 2017 $481,371 $32,884 $45,930 ~1.4 2018 $495,761 $30,966 $46,470 ~1.5 2019 $514,405 $32,635 $58,033 ~1.8 2020 $523,964 $31,555 $72,400 ~2.3
The revenue is honestly just insane and shows how large Walmart is, plus it is something like 80-90% of the US population lives within 15 miles of a Walmart or something? Anyways, $478 Billion to $523 Billion, about an average increase of 2.2% YoY. Not bad, they are continuing to grow, but just ahead of currently inflation rates. When we look at EBITDA though, their margins are shrinking/lumpy. This, based on the company movement, and from what they say in their 10K, this decrease is largely attributed to them moving into e-commerce. These numbers may be significantly different next year since their ecommerce has been growing pretty significantly during the pandemic, they are estimated at 97% annual growth there. However note that ecommerce, despite this increase is still a very small piece of the company right now, it is going to take awhile for it to have a more significant impact, but the growth is absolutely there.
The debt is increasing due to acquisitions as well as investment into the ecommerce segment as well. The 2.3x debt/earnings is a bit higher than their historic levels, but again, they are investing right now, and it is still lower than a 3x where it starts to be a bit more concerning.
Year Cash Flow from Operations Capital Expenditures FCF/E Ratio 2018 $28,337 $10,051 $16,840 2019 $27,753 $10,344 $29,444 2020 $25,255 $10,705 $13,479
Cash flow from operations is definitely in line with the decreasing EBITDA so that makes sense. Their CAPEX been consistent the last few years, nothing to really note there since the e-market stuff has already been mentioned. Now for the Free Cash Flow, in 2019 there is a significant jump, this is because in 2019 they took on ~$12 Billion in debt load, this was added to the FCF/E for whatever reason, we can subtract it and say that is was more likely ~$15/16/17 Billion, which is in line with the decline. In 2018 and 2020 they were making debt payments, appears to be about 1.5 Billion for each of those years, hence the lower FCF/E there.
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Over the years, in addition to the dividend, they do appear to be using some of their capital to buy back shares, those have decreased from approx 3,200 – 2,850 outstanding over the last 5 years or so. Some would say this is the better way to give back to the shareholders rather than dividends, but others say that it is a way for companies to create synthetic earnings. Take what you will from that. Typically healthy (large) companies will do both dividends and share buybacks, so take what you will from that.
Let’s Take a Look at the Dividend and Price/Value, and Growth:
Walmart (WMT) is a Dividend Aristocrat that has paid and increased its dividend for 46 consecutive years.
NOTE: Current for November 2020 and very likely to change.
Stock Price $151.60 P/E Ratio 21.89 Current Annual Payout / Share $2.16 Yield 1.42% (Based on $151.60 Price Nov 2020) 10 Yr Div Growth Rate 7.2% 3 Yr Div Growth Rate 2% 1 Yr Div Growth Rate 1.9% Current EPS Payout Ratio 34.45%
Strictly from a Dividend Growth perspective, the payout is a bit low and the dividend growth has sharply decreased as the company continues to focus on e-market expansion. In addition to this, the yield on cost is of lower value right now, had the stock been purchased earlier when it’s price was closer to 100$, it would have been an excellent buy, at the current price and yield though, there are better prospects.
From a value perspective… well Walmart over the years has traded closer to an 8x multiple, it is currently over 20x. Based on this alone it would be considered overvalued based on its financials, however one also needs to consider that higher multiples are typically paid for companies with stronger growth prospects…which leads us to growth.
From a growth perspective, Walmart is a market titan, the growth will be gradual over longer periods of time, but there are many factors that need to be considered from this perspective (as well as the others):
– Will their e-market investments pay off or will they lose market share due to more competitors in the business and pressure from Amazon? – Will the decline of brick and mortar stores offset the earnings from the e-market? – How much could they expand their margins by automating warehouses amoung other segments? – Do their traditional brick and mortar stores provide Walmart a significant distribution advantage over Amazon? (80-90% of Americans within 15 miles of a Walmart mentioned above) – How will Wamart continue to nurture their relationships with Google and Microsoft and will it continue to make smart and strategic acquisitions? – How will future government policies and labor unions affect both Amazon and Walmart?
There are so many different unknowns that need to be considered.
Closing Thoughts:
Walmart is an absolute titan of a company that is transitioning to have a significant e-market presence. Compared to Amazon, Walmart is currently the underdog that still needs to be very cognizant of it’s other competitors, like Target. However, their recent partnerships and acquisitions have enabled the company to expand significantly online during the pandemic, and unlike Amazon, they have a wider physicals presence, stores that can act as distribution centers amoung other things.
Ultimately, Amazon is very likely to continue to dominate, however, Walmart does have the potential to start edging their way into the different market segments and start taking pieces of the pie for itself. Amazon is certainly aware of this, hence the reason it pushes timely wage-increases and other policies to undermine its competitors. Government policy is a significant factor to both due to their sheer size and presence.
At the end of it all, you need to ask yourself, do you think Walmart can continue compete, and continue to work its current business model? Or perhaps you’d take more the side of why not both?
I hope everyone found this post interesting, please supplement this with your own research. There are always more risks that need to be considered, read opposing views, read up on Target and Amazon. Don’t just read whatever will validate a preformed opinion.
As always, thanks for reading, and have a good day/night!
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--2020-11-29--Finland’s Solidium quietly raising large stake in Nokia by $30M in past two months, now exceeding 5.

Finland’s Solidium quietly raising large stake in Nokia by $30M in past two months, now exceeding 5.2%.

Solidium is more and more bullish on $ NOK for unclear reasons .
The latest update on November 25 , 2020 shows Solidium holds 292M shares ( 5.2 % ) at an average of 3,42 euros for a total of 997M euros .
It held 283M shares ( 5.01 % ) on September 3 , 2020 .
Prior to that , it held only 3.7 % in January 2020 .
The story made multiple outlets when Solidium crossed the 5 % threshold to 5.01 % in September , sparking speculation of Finland trying to defend against US interest .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done buying , “ From a European perspective , it ’ s important that Europe has 5G technology .
But Europe isn ’ t an entity who could buy shares , ” Makinen said .
“ For the Finnish state , it boils down to this : it ’ s one of the most — if not the most — important company in Finland and keeping it Finnish has value to us.
” Solidium won ’ t disclose plans of further purchases , and Makinen said the 5 % it now has “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Solidium is more and more bullish on $NOK for unclear reasons. The latest update on November 25, 2020 shows Solidium holds 292M shares (5.2%) at an average of 3,42 euros for a total of 997M euros. It held 283M shares (5.01%) on September 3, 2020. Prior to that, it held only 3.7% in January 2020.
The story made multiple outlets when Solidium crossed the 5% threshold to 5.01% in September, sparking speculation of Finland trying to defend against US interest. At that time, Finland said they were done buying, “From a European perspective, it’s important that Europe has 5G technology. But Europe isn’t an entity who could buy shares,” Makinen said. “For the Finnish state, it boils down to this: it’s one of the most — if not the most — important company in Finland and keeping it Finnish has value to us.”
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Solidium won’t disclose plans of further purchases, and Makinen said the 5% it now has “feels like a suitable amount.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-08/finland-is-building-its-nokia-stake-in-response-to-u-s-interest-ketqcpo7 Solidium holdings


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--Gold Leads Stocks Lower Into Insolvency Crises

Steve , take a look how quiet Florida retail is 😬 Once these loan deferrals expire corporate loan defaults are @ @ @ @ @ we have your financial crisis.t.co/s7wHTe6z01

Steve, take a look how quiet Florida retail is 😬
Once these loan deferrals expire corporate loan defaults are going to sky rocket… then we have your financial crisis.t.co/s7wHTe6z01
— Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) November 29, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--We have never seen an economy of this size being so levered. Matter of fact…  The world has never be

Meanwhile in China….. Banking assets just made fresh new highs .
Now at 330 % of its GDP !
We @ @ @ @ @ of this size being so levered .
The world has never been so levered .
@ @ @ @ @ gold .
pic.twitter.com/4s1kx0K5Se

Meanwhile in China…..
Banking assets just made fresh new highs.
Now at 330% of its GDP!
We have never seen an economy of this size being so levered.
Matter of fact…
The world has never been so levered.
It all points back to gold. pic.twitter.com/4s1kx0K5Se
— Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) November 29, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--California Pastor Turns Church Into ‘Strip Club’ To Avoid COVID Restrictions

For a brief moment , a California pastor turned his church into a “ strip club ” so it could be deemed an “ essential ” business and remain open amid the state ’ s discriminatory COVID-19 lockdown .
Pastor Rob McCoy of Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Ventura County , reported the blog RedState , noted that strip-club owners in the state have challenged the shutdown in court on First Amendment grounds , winning a temporary order Nov. 12 from a Superior Court judge that allowed them to reopen California Pastor Temporarily Turns His Chapel Into a Strip Club to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , inspired by former Gov .
Mike Huckabee , decided to take a chance .
When he opened Sunday ’ s service , he chuckled and said , “ I want you to know , what ’ s about to transpire is Gov .
Mike Huckabee ’ s fault.
” He set the scene by playing a clip from Hannity in which Gov .
Huckabee said a church could announce that their pastor would remove his tie during the sermon , and since he was taking off an article of clothing , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club and therefore it would be legal for the parishioners to attend services .
And then , McCoy took it further .
He actually danced to striptease music , and not only did he take his tie off , he threw it into the audience – in which some members were holding up dollar bills for their multi-talented pastor .

Pastor turns church into ‘strip club’ to avert lockdown order
For a brief moment, a California pastor turned his church into a “strip club” so it could be deemed an “essential” business and remain open amid the state’s discriminatory COVID-19 lockdown.
Pastor Rob McCoy of Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Ventura County, reported the blog RedState, noted that strip-club owners in the state have challenged the shutdown in court on First Amendment grounds, winning a temporary order Nov. 12 from a Superior Court judge that allowed them to reopen
www.wnd.com/2020/11/pastor-turns-church-strip-club-avert-lockdown-order/
California Pastor Temporarily Turns His Chapel Into a Strip Club to Be Deemed ‘Essential’
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Pastor McCoy, inspired by former Gov. Mike Huckabee, decided to take a chance. When he opened Sunday’s service, he chuckled and said, “I want you to know, what’s about to transpire is Gov. Mike Huckabee’s fault.” He set the scene by playing a clip from Hannity in which Gov. Huckabee said a church could announce that their pastor would remove his tie during the sermon, and since he was taking off an article of clothing, that would make the church a temporary strip club and therefore it would be legal for the parishioners to attend services.
And then, McCoy took it further. He actually danced to striptease music, and not only did he take his tie off, he threw it into the audience – in which some members were holding up dollar bills for their multi-talented pastor.
redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2020/11/24/california-pastor-temporarily-turns-his-chapel-into-a-strip-club-to-be-deemed-essential-n284373
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investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--26 Pennsylvania House Republicans, 8 Senators Call for Withdrawing Certification of Presidential Ele

26 Pennsylvania House Republicans, 8 Senators Call for Withdrawing Certification of Presidential Electors

WELL : Pennsylvania State Judge Upholds Halt To Certification , Finds Likelihood Mail-In Balloting Procedures Violate PA Constitution .
“ A Pennsylvania state court Judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing Pennsylvania from taking any further steps to perfect its certification of the election , including but not limited to appointment of electors and transmission of necessary paperwork to the Electoral College , pending further court hearings and rulings .
The ruling upholds an injunction from earlier in the week , and is significant because of the findings made in the Opinion released tonight .
The case has been somewhat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t involve claims of fraud .
It appears to be a pretty straight legal argument .
This is not the federal court case that has received a lot of press attention and in which the Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied relief.
” MLW — Thousands Of Ballots Signed Wit Same Initials From PERMANENTLY CONFINED In Wisconsin On Black Friday , there were so many Trump observers that two dozen of them had nowhere to sit , and had to back upstairs and watch on closed circuit TV .
The signature “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fake votes .
These initials were found on thousands of “ votes ” by “ indefinitely confined ” people .

Plus 8 Pennsylvania senators! t.co/0j4V90oGpe — Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) November 28, 2020
PENN LIVE: 26 Pennsylvania House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors — Josh Caplan (@joshdcaplan) November 28, 2020
WELL: Pennsylvania State Judge Upholds Halt To Certification, Finds Likelihood Mail-In Balloting Procedures Violate PA Constitution. “A Pennsylvania state court Judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing Pennsylvania from taking any further steps to perfect its certification of the election, including but not limited to appointment of electors and transmission of necessary paperwork to the Electoral College, pending further court hearings and rulings. The ruling upholds an injunction from earlier in the week, and is significant because of the findings made in the Opinion released tonight. The case has been somewhat under the radar, because it doesn’t involve claims of fraud. It appears to be a pretty straight legal argument. This is not the federal court case that has received a lot of press attention and in which the Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied relief.”
Full opinion here.
Related:
MLW — Thousands Of Ballots Signed Wit Same Initials From PERMANENTLY CONFINED In Wisconsin
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On Black Friday, there were so many Trump observers that two dozen of them had nowhere to sit, and had to back upstairs and watch on closed circuit TV.
Thousands of fake votes were found!
The signature “MLW” was used on the the fake votes.
These initials were found on thousands of “votes” by “indefinitely confined” people.
h/t CrsCrpr


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-29--Bo Polny – Trump Wins Dominos Will Fall Gold Will Rise. Awakening Not Reset Coming

Biblical cycle expert and financial analyst Bo Polny predicts massive fraud is going to be exposed , but not just @ @ @ @ @ the financial system , and the U.S. dollar , too .
Polny predicts , “ @ @ @ @ @ these dominos start to fall , and this includes the dollar .
When all this @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think that is going to shake ‘ faith and confidence ’ in @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t know what will .
So , why else will gold and @ @ @ @ @ Because these crazy events are about to go down.
” Join Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog.com @ @ @ @ @ Bo Polny as he sets up multiple biblical timelines over the next decade for the @ @ @ @ @ , the elections , the evil people trying to overthrow America , Revelation in the @ @ @ @ @ a time window for the return of Jesus Christ in the next decade .

Biblical cycle expert and financial analyst Bo Polny predicts massive fraud is going to be exposed, but not just in the elections, in the financial system, and the U.S. dollar, too. Polny predicts, “Trump wins, and all these dominos start to fall, and this includes the dollar. When all this comes out, if you don’t think that is going to shake ‘faith and confidence’ in the U.S. financial system, I don’t know what will. So, why else will gold and silver go crazy vertical? Because these crazy events are about to go down.”
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Join Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog.com as he goes One-on-One with Bo Polny as he sets up multiple biblical timelines over the next decade for the dollar, gold, silver, the elections, the evil people trying to overthrow America, Revelation in the Bible, all culminating with a time window for the return of Jesus Christ in the next decade.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-30--America’s Pride In The Economy Is About To Be Greatly Shaken As Tens Of Millions Face Eviction In 20

America’s Pride In The Economy Is About To Be Greatly Shaken As Tens Of Millions Face Eviction In 2021

Unless there is emergency intervention , tens of millions of Americans could be facing eviction once the holiday season is over .
We kicked the can down the road throughout 2020 , but all of the rent that was originally owed to landlords all over the country is still due , and they are very eager to collect .
Countless landlords are on the verge of financial ruin because of the rent moratoriums which were put in place , and kicking the can down the road even more would be absolutely disastrous for them .
Of course it would also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not extended , because in some states more than half of all households are behind on their rent or mortgage payments , and most of them have no way to pay .
One way or the other , we are about to hit a breaking point .
The Aspen Institute is telling us that a whopping 40 million people “ could face eviction over the next several months ” … According to research by the Aspen Institute , nearly 40 million Americans could face eviction over the next several months .
The only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the CDC ’ s eviction moratorium order and a patchwork of state and local protections for renters .
But these moratoriums are only kicking the can down the road .
Chief economist for Moody ’ s Analytics Mark Zandi told the Washington Post that tenants could owe nearly $ 70 billion in back rent by year ’ s end .
And for landlords left holding the bag , there ’ s been little relief , as they ’ ve been forced to take on the role of government — subsidizing housing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mortgage payments , and other expenses are due .
That is about 12 percent of the entire country .
If they get evicted , where are they going to go ?
Vox recently interviewed a 48-year-old Texas resident named “ Kimberly ” , and she says that is exactly where she is headed if she gets evicted… But after Covid-19 hit , she lost hours at her job as a crew trainer at Raising Cane ’ s Chicken Fingers and found herself on the brink of financial collapse .
She fell behind on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with her landlord to set up a repayment plan , she told Vox that she was served an eviction notice .
Now , the only thing keeping her in her home is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’ s ( CDC ) national eviction moratorium , which prohibits landlords from evicting qualifying tenants for failing to make rent .
If she ’ s evicted , Kimberly says she has nowhere to go — and will be homeless for the second time in five years .
And there are countless others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to Zero Hedge , “ at least half of households in Arkansas , Florida and Nevada are not current on rent and mortgage payments ” .
We have never seen anything like this in modern American history , and the new lockdowns that are being instituted across the nation will just make things even worse .
Of course there are many Americans that will be able to move in with family , and this has already been happening in very large numbers .
In particular , young people are moving back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scale .
According to the Pew Research Center , “ a majority of young adults in the U.S. live with their parents for the first time since the Great Depression ” .
The phrase “ since the Great Depression ” has been popping up a lot lately , hasn ’ t it ?
That is because this is literally the first economic depression that the U.S. has experienced since that time .
Everywhere we look , we can see the sort of economic devastation that I have been warning was coming for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , approximately one-third of all small businesses “ have closed down in 2020 ” … New Jersey ’ s number is higher than the national average , but not by very much .
Of course Atlantic City has been hit particularly hard because it is so dependent on tourism .
At this point , it is being called “ the city without a pulse ” … Sadly , things are inevitably going to get worse in the months ahead thanks to the new lockdowns .
The number of Americans filing new claims for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks , and more bad weeks are almost certainly ahead .
Needless to say , rising unemployment will mean more Americans being pushed out of their homes and more Americans being pushed into poverty .
According to a survey that was released in October , the number of Americans living in poverty has risen by 8 million since May… Of course that number is more than a month old , and so the true number of Americans that have been forced into poverty is substantially higher by now .
This is what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even worse days are ahead of us .
The good news is that those that were warned in advance that an economic collapse was coming had time to make preparations for this sort of a scenario .
But most Americans never wanted to listen to the warnings , and so now they find themselves in the middle of a storm without an umbrella .
Unfortunately , what we have experienced so far is just the leading edge of the storm , and most people still do not realize that .

by Michael Snyder
Unless there is emergency intervention, tens of millions of Americans could be facing eviction once the holiday season is over. We kicked the can down the road throughout 2020, but all of the rent that was originally owed to landlords all over the country is still due, and they are very eager to collect. Countless landlords are on the verge of financial ruin because of the rent moratoriums which were put in place, and kicking the can down the road even more would be absolutely disastrous for them. Of course it would also be absolutely disastrous if the moratoriums are not extended, because in some states more than half of all households are behind on their rent or mortgage payments, and most of them have no way to pay.
One way or the other, we are about to hit a breaking point. The Aspen Institute is telling us that a whopping 40 million people “could face eviction over the next several months”…
According to research by the Aspen Institute, nearly 40 million Americans could face eviction over the next several months. The only thing holding back the flood right now is the CDC’s eviction moratorium order and a patchwork of state and local protections for renters. But these moratoriums are only kicking the can down the road. Chief economist for Moody’s Analytics Mark Zandi told the Washington Post that tenants could owe nearly $70 billion in back rent by year’s end. And for landlords left holding the bag, there’s been little relief, as they’ve been forced to take on the role of government — subsidizing housing for millions even as their own taxes, mortgage payments, and other expenses are due.
That is about 12 percent of the entire country.
If they get evicted, where are they going to go?
Into the streets?
Vox recently interviewed a 48-year-old Texas resident named “Kimberly”, and she says that is exactly where she is headed if she gets evicted…
But after Covid-19 hit, she lost hours at her job as a crew trainer at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and found herself on the brink of financial collapse. She fell behind on her rent and when she tried to work with her landlord to set up a repayment plan, she told Vox that she was served an eviction notice. Now, the only thing keeping her in her home is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) national eviction moratorium, which prohibits landlords from evicting qualifying tenants for failing to make rent. If she’s evicted, Kimberly says she has nowhere to go — and will be homeless for the second time in five years.
And there are countless others out there that are just like her.
According to Zero Hedge, “at least half of households in Arkansas, Florida and Nevada are not current on rent and mortgage payments”.
We have never seen anything like this in modern American history, and the new lockdowns that are being instituted across the nation will just make things even worse.
Of course there are many Americans that will be able to move in with family, and this has already been happening in very large numbers. In particular, young people are moving back in with their parents on a massive scale. According to the Pew Research Center, “a majority of young adults in the U.S. live with their parents for the first time since the Great Depression”.
The phrase “since the Great Depression” has been popping up a lot lately, hasn’t it?
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That is because this is literally the first economic depression that the U.S. has experienced since that time.
Everywhere we look, we can see the sort of economic devastation that I have been warning was coming for a very long time.
In New Jersey, approximately one-third of all small businesses “have closed down in 2020”…
A third of small businesses in New Jersey have closed down in 2020, according to a report from The Star-Ledger newspaper. “It’s really bad… And without federal dollars coming into New Jersey, the Main Street stores and other establishments are not gonna make it through the winter.” said Eileen Kean, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business.
New Jersey’s number is higher than the national average, but not by very much.
Of course Atlantic City has been hit particularly hard because it is so dependent on tourism. At this point, it is being called “the city without a pulse”…
The boardwalk is empty, the beaches are deserted, and the casinos, though partially reopen, are limping into their fifth month of severely curtailed operations after four months of shutdowns. The coronavirus pandemic skewered the economic engine of this beachside town, taking the city’s vibrancy and its residents’ livelihoods out with it.
Sadly, things are inevitably going to get worse in the months ahead thanks to the new lockdowns. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment has risen significantly for the past two weeks, and more bad weeks are almost certainly ahead.
Needless to say, rising unemployment will mean more Americans being pushed out of their homes and more Americans being pushed into poverty. According to a survey that was released in October, the number of Americans living in poverty has risen by 8 million since May…
The number of Americans living in poverty grew by 8 million since May, according to a Columbia University study, which found an increase in poverty rates after early coronavirus relief ended without more to follow. Although the federal Cares Act, which gave Americans a one-time stimulus check of $1,200 and unemployed workers an extra $600 each week, was successful at offsetting growing poverty rates in the spring, the effects were short-lived, researchers found in the study published Thursday.
Of course that number is more than a month old, and so the true number of Americans that have been forced into poverty is substantially higher by now.
This is what an economic collapse looks like, and even worse days are ahead of us.
The good news is that those that were warned in advance that an economic collapse was coming had time to make preparations for this sort of a scenario.
But most Americans never wanted to listen to the warnings, and so now they find themselves in the middle of a storm without an umbrella.
Unfortunately, what we have experienced so far is just the leading edge of the storm, and most people still do not realize that.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-30--“Dark Winter” Was The Code Name For A Scenario In Which A Biological Weapon Was Used Against The Ame

“Dark Winter” Was The Code Name For A Scenario In Which A Biological Weapon Was Used Against The American Populace

Could it be possible that the phrase “ dark winter ” has some sort of deeper meaning that most of us are not meant to understand ?
We have heard that phrase over and over again in recent weeks , and usually it has been used in discussions regarding the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic .
But it also turns out that “ Dark Winter ” was also a code name for a high level simulation that was conducted back in 2001 .
That simulation envisioned a scenario in which a widespread smallpox attack was unleashed inside the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the simulation was “ designed to spiral out of control ” , and the hypothetical consequences were absolutely disastrous .
The reason why this is a concern is because so many of these “ simulations ” and “ exercises ” end up mirroring real life events that happen at a later date .
For example , most of you have probably heard about Event 201 by now .
On October 18th , 2019 a group of prominent individuals gathered in New York City to simulate what would happen during a worldwide coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China just a few weeks later .
We have seen this same pattern happen so many times , and now we are being told over and over again that a “ dark winter ” is ahead .
For example , Joe Biden specifically warned us about a “ dark winter ” during the final presidential debate in October… Joe Biden warned at Thursday night ’ s presidential debate that the U.S. was “ about to go into a dark winter , ” echoing the concerns of public health experts who caution about increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annual flu season .
“ We ’ re about to go into a dark winter .
A dark winter , ” Biden said .
“ And he has no clear plan , and there ’ s no prospect that there ’ s going to be a vaccine available for the majority of the American people before the middle of next year.
” It is interesting to note that he repeated the phrase twice .
It is almost as if he was determined to make sure that he said it correctly .
And then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over again on the campaign trail and he kept using it even after the voting was over .
For example , here is an instance where he used the phrase on the Monday after the election… I never thought too much about his use of that phrase , but could it be possible that it is actually some sort of a code word or signal ?
We do know that it was a code word for a high level exercise that was held in 2001 .
The following comes from Wikipedia… It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highly infectious disease that involves sores appearing on the skin .
For those that have read my latest book , you already understand why that detail is so important to me .
And as I already mentioned above , this exercise was specifically designed “ to spiral out of control ” … Dark Winter ’ s simulated scenario involved an initial localized smallpox attack on Oklahoma City , Oklahoma , with additional smallpox attack cases in Georgia and Pennsylvania .
The simulation was then designed to spiral out of control .
This would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Security Council struggles to determine both the origin of the attack as well as deal with containing the spreading virus .
By not being able to keep pace with the disease ’ s rate of spread , a new catastrophic contingency emerges in which massive civilian casualties would overwhelm America ’ s emergency response capabilities .
Could it be possible that Biden and others are using the phrase “ dark winter ” to signal that something is about to spiral out of control ?
I don ’ t know .
I am just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winter , the spread of smallpox also resulted in a “ massive loss of civilian life ” … The disastrous contingencies that would result in the massive loss of civilian life were used to exploit the weaknesses of the U.S. health care infrastructure and its inability to handle such a threat .
The contingencies were also meant to address the widespread panic that would emerge and which would result in mass social breakdown and mob violence .
Exploits would also include the many difficulties that the media would face when providing American citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Discussing the outcome of Dark Winter , Bryan Walsh noted “ The timing–just a few months before the 9/11 attack–was eerily prescient , as if the organizers had foreseen how the threat of terrorism , including bioterrorism , would come to consume the U.S. government and public in the years to come.
” [ 4 ] So let me try to summarize what we have learned .
Operation Dark Winter envisioned a scenario in which a highly infectious disease that causes sores on the skin spirals out of control and causes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And suddenly Joe Biden and other elitists have begun repeating this phrase over and over again as we head into 2021 .
Be sure to bookmark this page so that you can refer back to it later .
Reality is often stranger than fiction , and the table has been set for some really , really strange things to happen .

by Michael Snyder
Could it be possible that the phrase “dark winter” has some sort of deeper meaning that most of us are not meant to understand? We have heard that phrase over and over again in recent weeks, and usually it has been used in discussions regarding the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it also turns out that “Dark Winter” was also a code name for a high level simulation that was conducted back in 2001. That simulation envisioned a scenario in which a widespread smallpox attack was unleashed inside the United States. As you will see below, the simulation was “designed to spiral out of control”, and the hypothetical consequences were absolutely disastrous.
The reason why this is a concern is because so many of these “simulations” and “exercises” end up mirroring real life events that happen at a later date.
For example, most of you have probably heard about Event 201 by now. On October 18th, 2019 a group of prominent individuals gathered in New York City to simulate what would happen during a worldwide coronavirus pandemic…
Event 201 simulates an outbreak of a novel zoonotic coronavirus transmitted from bats to pigs to people that eventually becomes efficiently transmissible from person to person, leading to a severe pandemic. The pathogen and the disease it causes are modeled largely on SARS, but it is more transmissible in the community setting by people with mild symptoms.
Of course COVID-19 started spreading in China just a few weeks later.
We have seen this same pattern happen so many times, and now we are being told over and over again that a “dark winter” is ahead.
For example, Joe Biden specifically warned us about a “dark winter” during the final presidential debate in October…
Joe Biden warned at Thursday night’s presidential debate that the U.S. was “about to go into a dark winter,” echoing the concerns of public health experts who caution about increased daily Covid-19 case counts converging with the annual flu season. “We’re about to go into a dark winter. A dark winter,” Biden said. “And he has no clear plan, and there’s no prospect that there’s going to be a vaccine available for the majority of the American people before the middle of next year.”
It is interesting to note that he repeated the phrase twice.
It is almost as if he was determined to make sure that he said it correctly.
And then he started using the phrase over and over again on the campaign trail and he kept using it even after the voting was over.
For example, here is an instance where he used the phrase on the Monday after the election…
Joe Biden on Monday warned that a “very dark winter” is approaching as the U.S. coronavirus case count nears 10 million. “There is a need for bold action to fight this pandemic,” Biden said in Delaware. “We’re still facing a very dark winter.”
I never thought too much about his use of that phrase, but could it be possible that it is actually some sort of a code word or signal?
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We do know that it was a code word for a high level exercise that was held in 2001. The following comes from Wikipedia…
It is interesting to note that smallpox is a highly infectious disease that involves sores appearing on the skin.
For those that have read my latest book, you already understand why that detail is so important to me.
And as I already mentioned above, this exercise was specifically designed “to spiral out of control”…
Dark Winter’s simulated scenario involved an initial localized smallpox attack on Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with additional smallpox attack cases in Georgia and Pennsylvania. The simulation was then designed to spiral out of control. This would create a contingency in which the National Security Council struggles to determine both the origin of the attack as well as deal with containing the spreading virus. By not being able to keep pace with the disease’s rate of spread, a new catastrophic contingency emerges in which massive civilian casualties would overwhelm America’s emergency response capabilities.
Could it be possible that Biden and others are using the phrase “dark winter” to signal that something is about to spiral out of control?
I don’t know. I am just asking the question.
In Operation Dark Winter, the spread of smallpox also resulted in a “massive loss of civilian life”…
The disastrous contingencies that would result in the massive loss of civilian life were used to exploit the weaknesses of the U.S. health care infrastructure and its inability to handle such a threat. The contingencies were also meant to address the widespread panic that would emerge and which would result in mass social breakdown and mob violence. Exploits would also include the many difficulties that the media would face when providing American citizens with the necessary information regarding safety procedures. Discussing the outcome of Dark Winter, Bryan Walsh noted “The timing–just a few months before the 9/11 attack–was eerily prescient, as if the organizers had foreseen how the threat of terrorism, including bioterrorism, would come to consume the U.S. government and public in the years to come.”[4]
So let me try to summarize what we have learned.
Operation Dark Winter envisioned a scenario in which a highly infectious disease that causes sores on the skin spirals out of control and causes a “massive loss of civilian life”.
And suddenly Joe Biden and other elitists have begun repeating this phrase over and over again as we head into 2021.
Be sure to bookmark this page so that you can refer back to it later.
Reality is often stranger than fiction, and the table has been set for some really, really strange things to happen.


investmentwatchblog--2020-11-30--2020 and into 2021 Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Developments

In December 2021 , the year might be known as the one where cryptocurrency went mainstream .
Despite the massive global challenges of 2020 , the crypto market continues its march towards acceptance .
Here are some of the trends driving this growth for the remainder of 2020 onward .
Bitcoin ( BTC ) continues to climb in price as of mid-November .
On November 13th it crested above $ 16,290 , a significant increase from the 2020 low of $ 4,904 in mid-March .
Many analysts predict explosive price gains for 2021 as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies become mainstream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive demand to new heights , and push prices along .
Institutional investment in BTC and other cryptocurrencies is expected to remain high throughout 2021 , which means these investors are holding for the longer term and expect price gains .
Firms such as payment processor and tech innovator Square are actively buying Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset , further pointing to the currency ’ s stability and potential .
According to data compiled by Coin ATM Radar , the number of Bitcoin ATM ( BTM ) installations has increased by 85 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year ’ s record-setting 50 % rise .
This explosive growth is tied to greater adoption and interest , as well as the desire for contactless payment options during the COVID-19 pandemic .
The growth in the BTM market reflects the consumer public embracing cryptocurrencies to store their cash and to make purchases .
Enabling this growth are firms like Bitcoin Depot , a leader in BTM installations that offers user friendly machines .
The company ’ s cryptocurrency machines allow users to create an account in a minute , so they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to cash at their own convenience .
With companies like Bitcoin Depot expanding to over 1,000 BTMs this year , there doesn ’ t appear to be a slowing in the progression of this type of need for consumers across the globe .
Cryptocurrencies continue to enjoy adoption in 2020 , a trend that will accelerate in 2021 as big-name players embrace the benefits of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies .
In October 2020 , PayPal announced a new cryptocurrency service for the U.S .
The service will include bitcoin , Ethereum , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company plans to allow users to buy goods and services with cryptocurrencies in early 2021 .
A statement from PayPal CEO Dan Schulman encapsulates the growing acceptance of cryptocurrency , stating “ The shift to digital forms of currencies is inevitable , bringing with it clear advantages in terms of financial inclusion and access ; efficiency , speed and resilience of the payments system.
” PayPal holds a massive 346 million and counting user base which provides a considerable opportunity for cryptocurrency growth and broader understanding among the public .
As adoption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s also a need to improve the user experience .
Cryptocurrencies are no longer just for techies , they ’ re mass market financial instruments .
This means the purchase , sale and management of cryptocurrencies must be as simple as ordering an Uber or performing other mobile-based actions .
The proliferation of BTMs is a core part of this improved user experience , as they add instant convenience along with security .
Cryptocurrency users must have confidence in their ability to instantly convert their coins into fiat currency .
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it easier for consumers to choose how they use their holdings , whether it ’ s for investment or day-to-day purchasing , or both .
The decentralized nature of cryptocurrency makes it easy for app developers to bundle them together , so if the currency has a big enough market , it can be included in an app to give consumers maximum choice .
This universality is a core part of the user experience .
As travel rebounds later in 2021 there ’ s further opportunity for cryptocurrency as travelers have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payment form .
New developments for “ cryptoback ” reward systems will also give consumers the chance to earn percentages back on their purchases , in a similar dynamic to rewards debit and credit card offers .
All these developments will further familiarize people with cryptocurrency , further breaking down any worries or uncertainty , as usage continues to grow through 2021 and beyond .
Disclaimer : This content does not necessarily represent the views of IWB .

In December 2021, the year might be known as the one where cryptocurrency went mainstream. Despite the massive global challenges of 2020, the crypto market continues its march towards acceptance. Here are some of the trends driving this growth for the remainder of 2020 onward.
Price Fluctuations
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to climb in price as of mid-November. On November 13th it crested above $16,290, a significant increase from the 2020 low of $4,904 in mid-March. Many analysts predict explosive price gains for 2021 as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies become mainstream payment and investing vehicles. This should drive demand to new heights, and push prices along.
Institutional investment in BTC and other cryptocurrencies is expected to remain high throughout 2021, which means these investors are holding for the longer term and expect price gains. Firms such as payment processor and tech innovator Square are actively buying Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, further pointing to the currency’s stability and potential.
ATM Usage Expanding
According to data compiled by Coin ATM Radar, the number of Bitcoin ATM (BTM) installations has increased by 85% in 2020 to 11,798, eclipsing last year’s record-setting 50% rise. This explosive growth is tied to greater adoption and interest, as well as the desire for contactless payment options during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The growth in the BTM market reflects the consumer public embracing cryptocurrencies to store their cash and to make purchases. Enabling this growth are firms like Bitcoin Depot, a leader in BTM installations that offers user friendly machines. The company’s cryptocurrency machines allow users to create an account in a minute, so they can buy multiple currencies and instantly convert them to cash at their own convenience. With companies like Bitcoin Depot expanding to over 1,000 BTMs this year, there doesn’t appear to be a slowing in the progression of this type of need for consumers across the globe.
Further Adoption
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Cryptocurrencies continue to enjoy adoption in 2020, a trend that will accelerate in 2021 as big-name players embrace the benefits of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In October 2020, PayPal announced a new cryptocurrency service for the U.S. The service will include bitcoin, Ethereum, bitcoin cash and Litecoin to start. The company plans to allow users to buy goods and services with cryptocurrencies in early 2021. A statement from PayPal CEO Dan Schulman encapsulates the growing acceptance of cryptocurrency, stating “The shift to digital forms of currencies is inevitable, bringing with it clear advantages in terms of financial inclusion and access; efficiency, speed and resilience of the payments system.”
PayPal holds a massive 346 million and counting user base which provides a considerable opportunity for cryptocurrency growth and broader understanding among the public.
Improving the User Experience
As adoption grows among businesses and individual consumers, there’s also a need to improve the user experience. Cryptocurrencies are no longer just for techies, they’re mass market financial instruments. This means the purchase, sale and management of cryptocurrencies must be as simple as ordering an Uber or performing other mobile-based actions. The proliferation of BTMs is a core part of this improved user experience, as they add instant convenience along with security.
Cryptocurrency users must have confidence in their ability to instantly convert their coins into fiat currency. More crypto-based debit cards and streamlined apps will make it easier for consumers to choose how they use their holdings, whether it’s for investment or day-to-day purchasing, or both. The decentralized nature of cryptocurrency makes it easy for app developers to bundle them together, so if the currency has a big enough market, it can be included in an app to give consumers maximum choice. This universality is a core part of the user experience.
As travel rebounds later in 2021 there’s further opportunity for cryptocurrency as travelers have a streamlined way to pay with a unified payment form. New developments for “cryptoback” reward systems will also give consumers the chance to earn percentages back on their purchases, in a similar dynamic to rewards debit and credit card offers.
All these developments will further familiarize people with cryptocurrency, further breaking down any worries or uncertainty, as usage continues to grow through 2021 and beyond.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-12-01--Early Xmas Gift From the Bullion Banks

Early Xmas Gift From the Bullion Banks

Back in June of 2018 , I wrote an article for Sprott Money entitled “ Manipulation of Gold & Silver by Bullion Banks ” where I provided not only why I know it happens regularly , especially in precious metals , but more importantly , what to look for and when to expect it .
Fast forward to today and these are the signals playing out that indicate manipulation of paper future prices is currently taking place .
Banks initially drive the price lower by selling futures to force those who are long to cover their losses .
Once price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin to cover their shorts by buying from those selling .
This enables them to reduce their short position , typically at a sizeable profit .
As I showed last week , Small Specs—i.e.
, Retail traders and investors—were still near record long .
This represents plenty of fuel to squeeze longs out and drive prices lower .
Small specs are called the dumbest money for a reason , because they tend to be wrong at both peaks and troughs in prices .
I also showed last week how Gold ’ s time-tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had broken down—i.e.
, atypical moves in Gold given what was happening in those other markets .
It is no secret that Gold tends to move in the opposite direction to the dollar index .
Said differently , there is a consistent negative correlation between the two in the short- , medium- , and especially long-term with temporary breakdowns along the way .
As you can see in the chart above , as the Fed printed massive amounts of dollars post March , Gold went up and the Dollar fell .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September , the correlation between the two began to break down and they both fell together ( note that the DXY chart above is inverted , so it looks like it is going up , but it is falling ) .
The correlation coefficient has actually turned positive as a result .
On a standalone basis , this could be nothing but another temporary breakdown in a correlation that will ultimately correct itself .
But it ’ s not the only correlation to Gold that has broken down .
The price of Treasury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is inversely correlated to TIPS yields ( i.e.
, real yields ) .
Gold is near perfectly inversely correlated to real yields and therefore near perfectly correlated to TIPS ’ prices , as we can see from the chart above through September .
In fact , the correlation started to break down following Gold ’ s peak in August when TIPS ’ prices and real yields went sideways in red above , whereas Gold just kept falling .
Just like the correlation to the DXY , the correlation coefficient in green above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in negative territory again .
This is not normal either .
I could also show the breakdown in correlations to the S & P and Bitcoin , but you get the point .
Consistent correlations between Gold and other classes have broken down dramatically recently .
Why ?
Could it be the Bullion Banks manipulating Gold prices lower , hence the distortions in these markets ?
Sure it could , based on how short they are and their pattern of manipulation that typically occurs at its worst when markets are illiquid .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that have occurred over the past thirty years tend to occur during illiquid periods .
Why ?
Because the less liquid markets are , the less money and effort it takes to drive them lower .
Therefore , manipulation of prices lower by selling futures for maximum effect typically occurs around major holidays when most traders are not at their desks : July 3rd or 5th , Thanksgiving week , and around the Christmas holidays .
Curiously , these drops tend to occur on Fridays or Mondays .
Today is Friday , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is happening now : One final note on the timing of such manipulation : it often occurs post futures / options expirations also .
The December futures contract expired this week .
As a former trader and money manager , I have had firsthand experience of central banks directly intervening in currency markets in massive size , repeatedly .
You ’ ll hear a lot of people say market manipulation is a conspiracy theory , despite the fact that it has been proven in court several times in various assets classes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been written about Gold and Silver manipulation for decades with ample evidence to prove it .
Central Bankers have admitted it publicly .
Now it has become so obvious that it ’ s predictable .
I know I ’ ve made money predicting it and sharing my predictions in advance on Twitter .
How could I know it ’ s coming if it weren ’ t so obvious ?
I couldn ’ t , I ’ m not that smart , and no , I don ’ t have a crystal ball .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ obvious if you know manipulation .
So why bother buying Gold or Silver at all if this is the case ?
Manipulation has an expiration date , as demonstrated in the 2000s and 1970s in particular .
They can not stop metal prices going up forever , and you want to be around when Gold and Silver soar next—they are still the most undervalued assets out there today .
The smart money ( China , Russia , and JP Morgan ) have been loading up on physical metals for years now .
Central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and repatriating their Gold from the U.S. in preparation for some major event to come .
I want to be long too when that event occurs .
Manipulation can only work for so long .
Ultimately , supply and demand win out .
We ’ re already seeing physical metals become scarce again and premiums explode higher , just as in March .
I consider such artificial depression of prices a gift given the rally I expect to follow .
It ’ s just another case of squeezing out as many weak longs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such sell-offs before every single December since 2013 .
Could I be wrong ?
Of course .
Hence I am waiting for a break of 1860 in Gold—former support , now resistance—before buying Gold , Silver , and/or the miners .
It makes little sense to try to catch a falling knife .
Given the upside ahead , I don ’ t mind missing $ 100 of gains .
I consider this the price of confidence in the forecast for far higher prices .
On the contrary , a sustained break of 1670 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Why am I so confident in the long-term upside ahead ?
I ’ ll let this guy explain :

by David Brady via Sprott Money
Back in June of 2018, I wrote an article for Sprott Money entitled “Manipulation of Gold & Silver by Bullion Banks” where I provided not only why I know it happens regularly, especially in precious metals, but more importantly, what to look for and when to expect it. Fast forward to today and these are the signals playing out that indicate manipulation of paper future prices is currently taking place.
Bullion Banks are “extremely” short – Check √
Banks initially drive the price lower by selling futures to force those who are long to cover their losses. Once price gets momentum on the downside, they begin to cover their shorts by buying from those selling. This enables them to reduce their short position, typically at a sizeable profit.
As I showed last week, Small Specs—i.e., Retail traders and investors—were still near record long. This represents plenty of fuel to squeeze longs out and drive prices lower. Small specs are called the dumbest money for a reason, because they tend to be wrong at both peaks and troughs in prices.
Time-Tested Correlations Break Down – Check √
I also showed last week how Gold’s time-tested correlations to the dollar and real rates had broken down—i.e., atypical moves in Gold given what was happening in those other markets.
It is no secret that Gold tends to move in the opposite direction to the dollar index. Said differently, there is a consistent negative correlation between the two in the short-, medium-, and especially long-term with temporary breakdowns along the way. As you can see in the chart above, as the Fed printed massive amounts of dollars post March, Gold went up and the Dollar fell. This is what one would expect.
But since September, the correlation between the two began to break down and they both fell together (note that the DXY chart above is inverted, so it looks like it is going up, but it is falling). The correlation coefficient has actually turned positive as a result. On a standalone basis, this could be nothing but another temporary breakdown in a correlation that will ultimately correct itself. But it’s not the only correlation to Gold that has broken down.
The price of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or “TIPS”, is inversely correlated to TIPS yields (i.e., real yields). Gold is near perfectly inversely correlated to real yields and therefore near perfectly correlated to TIPS’ prices, as we can see from the chart above through September. In fact, the correlation started to break down following Gold’s peak in August when TIPS’ prices and real yields went sideways in red above, whereas Gold just kept falling. Just like the correlation to the DXY, the correlation coefficient in green above turned negative in October and is now back in negative territory again. This is not normal either.
I could also show the breakdown in correlations to the S&P and Bitcoin, but you get the point. Consistent correlations between Gold and other classes have broken down dramatically recently. Why? Could it be the Bullion Banks manipulating Gold prices lower, hence the distortions in these markets? Sure it could, based on how short they are and their pattern of manipulation that typically occurs at its worst when markets are illiquid.
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Illiquid Markets – Check √
Many of the biggest drops in Gold that have occurred over the past thirty years tend to occur during illiquid periods. Why? Because the less liquid markets are, the less money and effort it takes to drive them lower. Therefore, manipulation of prices lower by selling futures for maximum effect typically occurs around major holidays when most traders are not at their desks: July 3rd or 5th, Thanksgiving week, and around the Christmas holidays. Curiously, these drops tend to occur on Fridays or Mondays.
Today is Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and this is what is happening now:
Normal? You decide.
One final note on the timing of such manipulation: it often occurs post futures / options expirations also. The December futures contract expired this week.
As a former trader and money manager, I have had firsthand experience of central banks directly intervening in currency markets in massive size, repeatedly. You’ll hear a lot of people say market manipulation is a conspiracy theory, despite the fact that it has been proven in court several times in various assets classes and especially in precious metals. Books have been written about Gold and Silver manipulation for decades with ample evidence to prove it. Central Bankers have admitted it publicly. Now it has become so obvious that it’s predictable. I know I’ve made money predicting it and sharing my predictions in advance on Twitter. How could I know it’s coming if it weren’t so obvious? I couldn’t, I’m not that smart, and no, I don’t have a crystal ball. It’s because it’s obvious if you know manipulation.
So why bother buying Gold or Silver at all if this is the case? Manipulation has an expiration date, as demonstrated in the 2000s and 1970s in particular. They cannot stop metal prices going up forever, and you want to be around when Gold and Silver soar next—they are still the most undervalued assets out there today. The smart money (China, Russia, and JP Morgan) have been loading up on physical metals for years now. Central banks around the world have been buying and repatriating their Gold from the U.S. in preparation for some major event to come. I want to be long too when that event occurs.
Manipulation can only work for so long. Ultimately, supply and demand win out. We’re already seeing physical metals become scarce again and premiums explode higher, just as in March. I consider such artificial depression of prices a gift given the rally I expect to follow. It’s just another case of squeezing out as many weak longs before that rally begins. We saw such sell-offs before every single December since 2013.
Could I be wrong? Of course. Hence I am waiting for a break of 1860 in Gold—former support, now resistance—before buying Gold, Silver, and/or the miners. It makes little sense to try to catch a falling knife. Given the upside ahead, I don’t mind missing $100 of gains. I consider this the price of confidence in the forecast for far higher prices. On the contrary, a sustained break of 1670 support would make me far more cautious.
Why am I so confident in the long-term upside ahead? I’ll let this guy explain:


investmentwatchblog--2020-12-01--Lockdown fallout: Nearly one-third of NY, NJ small businesses reportedly closed in 2020

At the on-set of the Wuhan virus , bureaucrats mandated lockdowns – except for “ essential ” businesses .
That typically meant the big box stores : Home Depot , Lowes , Wal-Mart , etc .
The businesses that are “ essential ” for many trying to make a living were shutdown : The mom-and-pops , small businesses , restaurants and many locally-owned service provider companies .
As we enter month nine of the Wuhan virus , more lockdowns are expected .
Again , big box retail that is deemed “ essential ” will not face any lockdowns .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so many small business owners .
According to the NY Post , nearly one-third of small businesses in New York and New Jersey remain closed since January amid the coronavirus pandemic .
From the NY Post story : “ In the Empire State , 27.8 percent of small businesses have not reopened their doors , while Jersey has lost 31.2 percent as of Nov. 16 , according to TrackTheRecovery.org , a Harvard-run database that keeps tabs on the economic impact of the virus .
More than half of small businesses in both states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spring at the height of the pandemic , with both hitting highs in mid-April — 52.5 percent of New York businesses and 53.9 percent in the Garden States , the stats show .
New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy said Sunday that a new lockdown is “ on the table ” again , which could spell more bad news for business owners .
And New Jersey isn ’ t the only state suffering — the national average is 29.8 percent , The Hill reported.
” Read the whole story here .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so quick to shutdown American small businesses for a virus that has a 99 % + survivability rate ( vulnerable demographics excluded ) .
Especially when many of the bureaucrats violated their OWN Wuhan virus mandates and allowed the BLM/Antifa protests to continue throughout this pandemic .

by DCG
At the on-set of the Wuhan virus, bureaucrats mandated lockdowns – except for “essential” businesses. That typically meant the big box stores: Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart, etc.
The businesses that are “essential” for many trying to make a living were shutdown: The mom-and-pops, small businesses, restaurants and many locally-owned service provider companies.
As we enter month nine of the Wuhan virus, more lockdowns are expected. Again, big box retail that is deemed “essential” will not face any lockdowns.
The results are devastating for the lives of so many small business owners.
According to the NY Post, nearly one-third of small businesses in New York and New Jersey remain closed since January amid the coronavirus pandemic.
From the NY Post story: “In the Empire State, 27.8 percent of small businesses have not reopened their doors, while Jersey has lost 31.2 percent as of Nov. 16, according to TrackTheRecovery.org, a Harvard-run database that keeps tabs on the economic impact of the virus.
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More than half of small businesses in both states were forced to shut their doors in the spring at the height of the pandemic, with both hitting highs in mid-April — 52.5 percent of New York businesses and 53.9 percent in the Garden States, the stats show.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday that a new lockdown is “on the table” again, which could spell more bad news for business owners.
And New Jersey isn’t the only state suffering — the national average is 29.8 percent, The Hill reported.”
Read the whole story here.
You have to wonder why the bureaucrats were/are so quick to shutdown American small businesses for a virus that has a 99%+ survivability rate (vulnerable demographics excluded). Especially when many of the bureaucrats violated their OWN Wuhan virus mandates and allowed the BLM/Antifa protests to continue throughout this pandemic.
DCG