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Medicare Part C Is Misunderstood, Here Are The Facts

from 24/7 Wall St.: Medicare Advantage (Part C) adds dental, vision, and better coverage for about $160 a month through providers like Humana (NYSE: HUM | HUM Price Prediction). Your total Medicare bill will…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

China Does Not Want A Trump Victory

: Many are concerned about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, but a simple blockade could bring the global tech industry to a halt. US-China tensions are rising, and a trade war could be on…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

The 2 Dividend Stocks To Own When Inflation Rips Back

The Federal Reserve tried to slay inflation, but it’s coming back Inflation can destroy many investments and make it challenging to find a reasonable return Altria and Phillip Morris are two great choices for…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Starbucks (SBUX) Needs to Win China, or Die

Starbucks has been promoting China as a growth story for years. But unexpected domestic weakness and a major international competitor have them struggling. The company must change its fortunes in China for the stock…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Boeing’s (BA) ‘Survival Trade’ Precedes a Breakup

Boeing’s recent rush to raise capital is a desperate survival trade. The company has struggled mightily and is doing mass layoffs. It looks like a breakup with spinoffs is the best path forward, and…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Prediction: Ford’s (F) Dividend Is Going Up In Flames

Ford wasted billions in their quest to manufacture and sell EVs no one wanted China isn’t anywhere near as profitable as the US The company needs to course correct immediately to avoid disaster Instead…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Amazon Finds an Unlikely Partner in Its AI Quest

Amazon is a leader in artificial intelligence and had partnered with Dominion Energy to feed its ever-powerful data centers. Megacap tech companies have been making investments in energy production to avoid bottlenecking their multi-billion…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Uber’s (UBER) Acquisition Doesn’t Make Any Sense

Uber’s rumored acquisition of Expedia doesn’t make sense While expansion in to Uber Eats has been accretive for shareholders, Expedia doesn’t have as obvious a way to add value in their portfolio Bundled travel…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

5 Overlooked Militaries Punching Above Their Weight

: Japan, Australia, and India are strengthening their militaries with tech and alliances. Italy is boosting its NATO role with advanced naval and air assets. Brazil is increasing defense spending, especially on submarines. Also:…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

These Countries Armies Are Getting Weaker

: UK and France face economic struggles and recruitment issues, limiting military growth. Pakistan and Egypt’s economic crises weaken military strength and regional stability. Declining military influence globally may undermine overall security. Also: start…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

7 Countries Spending Billions to Strengthen Their War Machines

: Japan and South Korea are raising defense budgets, with Japan focusing on AI. Iran and Israel are increasing military spending, with Iran advancing drone tech. Germany and Poland are boosting defense budgets, with…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Ford (NYSE: F) Shareholders Need to Wake Up

Ford Stock has consistently lagged the broad market, and other automakers for decades. CEO Jim Farley is spending too much time on distracting, promotional events The EV business is a major struggle for ford,…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Ukraine Uses 1950s Satellite Tech to Thwart Russian Attack

: SAR technology enables Ukraine to target Russian forces through clouds and vegetation. Lower satellite costs let companies like Capella Space play bigger military roles. Using commercial satellites for defense raises ethical concerns due…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Leave the ‘Retirement Meccas’ While You Still Can

The difficulty and expense associated with insuring, and rebuilding homes in popular retirement destinations is becoming untenable. Limited materials and labor just further the problem for retirees Once popular states like Arizona and Florida…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

AI-Powered Drone Swarms Are Coming for War

: The Gulf War pioneered space-based assets in military operations, shaping modern warfare. Space Force seeks space control and mission support against rivals like Russia and China. AI and drone swarms are evolving warfare…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

SoFi Lands Billions To Help Gen Z Bank Better

Traditional banks are less relevant than ever, now that many transactions can be performed through apps SoFi (Nasdaq: SOFI) | SOFI Price Prediction recently announced a $2b deal with Fortress Investments to fund loans,…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago