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Today Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the unification of the country.
PBS News Hour aired a segment regarding the two countries relationship after the war in tonight's broadcast.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-…
A humorous look at Trump's first 100 days and a recent ABC interview.
Check the ABC reporter's reaction when Trump is asked about the Declaration of Independence.
Some of this s*** is so insane, you sometimes just have to laugh!
https://www.youtube…
No it does not.
Electronic devices, wi-fi, and network ports were intentially removed.
Furthermore, extensive electromagnetic shielding was installed to guard
against incoming or outgoing emissions of electromagnetic frequencies.
If good ole Pete ne…
Executive Branch plans include a secret room designated exclusively for Pete Hegseth.
After imbibing with great gusto, good ole Pete will have a safe space to sleep it off.
I've purchased I-Bonds very late in the month and received the full interest payment for that month.
If I-Bonds are sold very early in the month, bond holders would still receive the full month's interest payment?
I watched approximately the first minute of the video but had to stop after Trump made this comment.
"This week we're celebrating the most successful 100 days of any administration in American history."
I wonder:
a) does Trump believe his own BS?
b…
No surprise from someone who never takes responsibility for bad outcomes arising from his own actions!
He truly doesn't know the meaning of "The buck stops here."
I read a Reuter's story many hours ago which stated that Amazon's small Haul division
considered displaying tariff charges but this was never approved.
"The company said its smaller Haul division, which competes for low-cost buyers with Temu and Sh…
"Through April 28, the S&P 500 was down 7.8% since Trump’s inauguration.
April 29 will be the 100th day of Trump’s presidency.
The last time the stock market performed this poorly was under Nixon in 1973
when the S&P 500 tumbled nearly 10% i…
I'll often read long-term forecasts and the corresponding rationale provided by various forecasters.
This helps me set reasonable expectations for future returns.
I don't use this information for making trading decisions or to upend my portfolio.
I'…
To answer the question in the title - merchants should be allowed to display tariff costs if they wish.
The WH shouldn't interfere with this decision.
Of course, the WH has a distinct preference for consumers to be ignorant of tariff's true costs.
“'Stories we pursued for 57 years are often controversial — lately the Israel-Gaza war and the Trump administration,' Pelley, 67, told viewers. 'Bill made sure they were accurate and fair. He was tough that way, but our parent company, Paramount, is…
Breaking down Trump's first 100 days in office
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/breaking-down-the-first-100-days-of-trumps-2nd-term-and-the-effects-of-his-agenda
"We’re gonna win so much, you may even get tired of winning, and you’ll say, “Please,…
David Blanchett researched how average spending evolves during retirement.
He discovered that spending tends to decline in today's dollars
for younger retirees especially those entering their 70s.
At around age 90 to 95 spending can increase sharply…
Sold QLTY yesterday and used proceeds to buy MRFOX today.
I still like QLTY but wanted to reduce overall portfolio risk.
MRFOX has a very attractive upside/downside capture ratio.
@Observant1
Is this fund available as NTF?
I see it as fees only option at Schwab and Fido.
@rmt,
I only checked Fidelity and Schwab.
Subsequent TF fund purchases can be made for $5 at Fidelity
or $10 at Schwab when the appropriate buy options are…
@Sven,
I hold two international equity funds - MIEIX (CIT clone version) and ARDBX.
These are the top-performing funds in my portfolio YTD.
I don't hold dedicated international/global bond funds but my DOXIX fund has minor international exposure.
…
COVID-19 vaccines were developed in record time and helped save many lives worldwide.
What's the plan to prevent an international economic cataclysm caused by the imprudent actions
of a delusional, but very influential, head of state?
@Observant1, if you are Vanguard customers, VZICX, Vanguard International Core Stock Fund Admiral Shares is also managed by Wellington. F. Halsey Morris and Anna Lunden are the fund managers.
Hi Sven,
Thanks for the info.
I'm somewhat familiar w…
Following story was posted in WSJ Live Updates.
"China hasn't engaged in trade talks with the Trump administration, Chinese officials said, denying reports the world's two largest economies have started negotiations."
"'China and the United States…
Took a quick look at HILAX.
Managed by a team from Wellington.
Wellington, which I greatly respect, is the sub advisor for many mutual funds from Hartford Funds.
Seems like a good choice in the Foreign Large Value category.
This brings to mind David Brooks' comments on the PBS News Hour during the first Trump administration.
Mr. Brooks stated (paraphrasing) that Trump diminishes everyone who comes into close contact with him.
Ms. Noem was dining at The Capital Burger, a popular restaurant near downtown Washington, DC.
She reportedly placed her Gucci handbag under the seat against her foot.
"The person entered Capital Burger at 7:55 p.m., sat near Noem’s table,
scooted c…
"looking for EX US bond fund/ etf. Ideas? "
If global bond funds are acceptable, you may want to check DODLX and PFORX.
VEGBX seems like a good choice for EM bonds.
Hi YBB,
The trade was executed via Fidelity.
I found the following Fidelity doc regarding fractional trading.
Unfortunately, the doc doesn't state why limit orders with the Good til Cancelled option are prohibited.
I'm not sure if Good til Cancelle…
"Another potential consequence of Powell’s removal would be an erosion of confidence in US assets as reliable, safe havens for international investors. If the United States’ financial and political system is perceived as unstable and critical polici…
