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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

The Lowest COLA Increase In Years Hits Middle Class Americans

The Social Security Administration announced 2025’s COLA will only be 2.5% This is substantially lower than prior year increases, and could pinch middle class Americans Retirees should consider additional sources of income, like bonds…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

The US Newest’s Military Branch Already Has Challengers

: Russia and China have space forces focused on electronic and cyber warfare. Russia has tested nuclear capabilities in space, posing global security risks. Space security rivalry is intensifying due to these growing threats.…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

The First Space War Has Already Been Fought

: The Gulf War, the first “Space War,” used satellites for targeting. Space Force ensures space dominance and secure communications. It manages growing satellite traffic for the U.S. and its allies. Answer your biggest…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Space Superiority Is the Next Military Frontier

: Space Force, created in 2019, protects orbital assets and secures information flow. Its goal is “space superiority,” like air superiority but in space. It primarily uses unmanned tech for remote, non-direct combat roles.…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Semi-Symmetric Warfare Is the New Norm

: The Ukraine-Russia war shows a semi-symmetric conflict, with outside aid helping a weaker nation resist a stronger one. Proxy wars let superpowers avoid direct confrontation, though they risk escalation. Despite conflicts, nuclear deterrence…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

5 Words Keeping World War 3 At Bay

: Nuclear deterrence and alliances like NATO help prevent major wars. U.S. influence and organizations like the UN promote global peace. Modern conflicts are shifting toward tech, AI, and cybersecurity rather than traditional warfare.…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

What Intel (INTC) Did Is Almost Impossible

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) gave up the greatest tech lead in recent history, it’s a major train wreck The acquisition by Qualcomm is delayed, likely until after the election and a few more bad quarters…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Lucid (LCID) Is A Dead Man Walking

Lucid (Nasdaq: LCID) | LCID Price Prediction has an overly expensive, unappealing vehicle line up Shareholders continue to get heavily diluted as the company searches for a path forward Financial tricks like a reverse…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Pack Your Bags, the Florida Real Estate Boom Is Over

: Florida’s real estate market is more and more dangerous due to typhoon and rising insurance costs. Common retiree spots like Florida and Phoenix face ecological problems. Secure, lower-tax areas like Tennessee are greater…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Shares of Boring VST Run Past NVDA, SMCI, and the Rest

: Vistra (VST) dominates the S&P 500 with a 260% YTD gain Utility stocks are up 20%, their best quarter in 20 years as AI’s energy needs emerge. Considering solid options with data center…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

Ford’s (NYSE:F) Dividend Is on the Chopping Block

Ford’s stock has stumbled, and dividend cuts are on the horizon Chinese EVs and trouble in China increase the pressure for Ford Dividends are an excellent source of income fore retirees Speak with a…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago

MSFT Stock Moves From Darling To Dud

: OpenAI’s high valuation raises questions about it’s ability to deliver in the future Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) | MSFT Price Prediction massive investment in OpenAI is under pressure as Elon Musk’s XAI joins the…

Austin Smith · 2 years ago