Dear fellow investors, The news of Berkshire Hathaway’s purchases in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) has been seismic in our minds, but to most investors it has been but a whimper. We believe there are two main reasons for this. First, Buffett hasn’t h…
NFTs Could Be Used To Democratize Scientific Research
Can NFTs revolutionize science? Some think so. Depending on who you ask, they might say that NFTs can make science popular with the public or even open up new avenues for funding. Still others might note that scientists could earn royalties from their …
Carl Icahn Nominates Two Directors To Kroger
What’s New In Activism: Carl Icahn At KrogerCarl Icahn nominated two directors to U.S. grocer Kroger Co (NYSE:KR), citing concerns regarding animal welfare and the use of gestation crates in pork production. Icahn recently nominated two directors at Mc…
Vltava Fund 1Q22 Commentary: War
Vltava Fund commentary for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, titled, “War.” Three months ago, when I was writing my previous letter to shareholders, I had absolutely no idea that I would be writing today’s letter in a situation when war is raging…
Debt Relief: What Are The Risks And Rewards Involved In Seeking Debt Relief Help?
While the average American household is struggling to keep a grip on their personal finances and debt burdens, the rising cost of living and median household income has been outpacing each other; placing financial strain on millions of people. As of 20…
BlackRock And Oaktree: Russia-Ukraine War Marks The End Of Globalization
Globalization has its days numbered and the current times will be decisive for the future development of society, according to Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock Inc (NYSE:BLK), and Howard Marks, CEO of Oaktree Capital Group LLC (NYSE:OAK-A). New World Order…
New York Giving $1,000 Monthly Stimulus Checks To Artists
COVID-19 may be less severe now, but certain groups have still not been able to recover financially from its impact. The state of New York has come forward to support one such group by offering stimulus checks to artists in the state. Eligible artists …
Oil Price Creeps Up, Tesla Shows Resilience, But Covid Causes Fresh Woes For Airlines
“As the uneasy stalemate continues between Russia and European nations about energy supplies, the price of oil has crept up again today to above $105 a barrel, as worries remain about the much tighter supply of crude on world markets. The unprecedented…
Rational Decision Is To Buy Now
The Broad Market Index was up 0.06% last week and 48% of stocks out-performed the index. Stocks were very strong last month even with the higher volatility. With corporate growth high and rising it is not a surprise that stocks would perform well. What…
These Were The Ten Worst Performing Large Cap Stocks In March 2022
Investors who prefer stability along with decent returns go for large cap stocks. These stocks are of well-known companies with a market capitalization between $10 billion to $200 billion. Investing in such stocks could prove very profitable in the lon…