Not necessarily an investing article but definitely business related. Seems like this guy gets it.
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It's pretty cool to see a CEO doing this, but they're actually at that point. In other words, he had to get out and do something and that's very refreshing.
WM has been over a 3.0 TRIR and rising the past three years, which is not very good for a big company with a lot of employees logging many hours. A 2.0 TRIR is pretty bad most places, but when you've been over 3.0 for as long as they have, a 2.0 target is very realistic instead of implementing an unrealistic Target Zero program for 2026.
Gonna need a lot more context but…
He just can't help himself with the blaming Biden for everything can he?
But yeah, needs more info but this could be something positive. Ill believe it when I see it though.
This would be a huge positive, and I believe something that Biden tried (?).
My guess, though, is that it's a shakedown of blackrock, blackstone, et al. Essentially trump telling them he needs more bribe money to keep things status quo.
Call it TDS, but I don't trust a single thing he does. There is absolutely nothing he's done for the benefit of anybody but himself. Especially for the common man.
That or an insider trading opportunity. Buy stock at lows from the announcement, then reverse tack and watch it go back up.
"Invitation Homes, which is the largest renter of single-family homes in the country, tumbled 6%. Shares of Blackstone, an investing firm that owns and rents single-family homes, dropped more than 5%."
This is kind of a bs answer. If we can't get a 30% APR we are just going to cancel everyone's credit cards except for the people whose credit is so good they don't care because they always pay their balance in full.
That is how credit works. Higher risk requires a higher interest rate.
I know. Still BS though.
Polds4OSU
Marshall
Polds4OSU
Marshall
1. The Dollar Has Fallen Sharply — Near 4‑Year Lows
Multiple sources confirm that the U.S. Dollar is significantly weaker, reaching its lowest levels since 2022, with major drops occurring in late January.- The U.S. Dollar Index dropped from ~99.10 to 97.14 between Jan 20–25.
[newsweek.com] - Bloomberg reports the dollar hit its weakest level in nearly four years due to policy risks, Fed independence concerns, and a stronger Japanese yen.
[bloomberg.com] - AP News states it had recently fallen to a four‑year low, though stabilized slightly afterward.
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2. Volatility Driven by Political and Policy Turbulence
Analysts attribute the slide largely to policy uncertainty, especially around President Trump’s trade threats, geopolitical posturing, and challenges to the Federal Reserve.Key drivers include:
- Threats of tariffs on European nations and Greenland-related disputes.
[timescolonist.com] - Declining investor confidence due to “unpredictable Washington policymaking,” including risks to Fed independence and aggressive tariff policies.
[bloomberg.com] - Analysts note global investors are “stepping back” from U.S. markets amid rising debt and intervention risks.
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1. “An Incredibly Worrying Trend” — Falling Buying Power
Financial instructors and economists warn the dollar’s decline reduces Americans’ purchasing power and raises import costs.- “The dollar’s rapid decline translates to less buying power for Americans.” — Alex Beene, Univ. of Tennessee.
[newsweek.com] - A weaker dollar = higher import costs + greater inflation.
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2. Decline Is Driven by Loss of Confidence in U.S. Stability
Experts consistently cite policy instability as the primary cause:- “Global investors are less confident the U.S. will provide stable policies geared toward macroeconomic growth.” — Ryan Monarch, Syracuse University.
[newsweek.com] - Bloomberg analysts describe “structural drags” like politicization of the Fed, fiscal credibility concerns, and erratic trade policy.
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3. Not a Collapse — But a Significant and Prolonged Weakening
Market strategists emphasize that while the dollar is weak, it’s not structurally collapsing.- The dollar begins 2026 near its weakest levels since Oct 2025, having lost ~9% in 2025, its worst year in a decade.
[babypips.com] - EBC Financial notes DXY is in a range-bound decline, not a free‑fall, with structural demand (global reserves, trade settlement) still strong.
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5. Tariff Chaos Is Actively Undermining the Dollar
Instead of strengthening the dollar as classic theory suggests, Trump's unpredictable tariff policy has had the opposite effect:- “Constant policy flip‑flops and legal uncertainty are undermining confidence in the dollar.”
[babypips.com] - Supreme Court rulings on tariff legality (expected early 2026) could add more volatility.
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Why don't they make cars that idk TRANSFORM into robots.
Oh wait it's Tesla. So deceptacons I guess
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Marshall
well when you completely destroy your Car Business with your Politics you need a new Revenue stream, so you get the US Govt that your super good buddies with to sign 100's of BILLIONS of $$ in contracts for AI and Robots and then just quit making cars
Tesla's 2025 profits down 61% as Musk's politics continue to hurt it
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Meet your replacement. They already have these in use on their factory floors building each other and cars for functionality and safety testing. He is about to have factory workers for sale for a fraction of the cost of benefits.
He’s been spewing that money won’t matter in the next ten years yet he continues to build wealth and won’t give any of his wealth away. His charitable foundation has been looked at bc thy aren’t meeting minimum requirements and some of their donations have been to other Musk entities.
Yet he can put on a red hat and the cultists swallow up his garbage.
Cult schmult......they will more capable than a human of average intelligence first edition they have to be for liability reasons. This is the product that changes life as we know it as much as any that has came along if not more so and he is just the first to say when they are going to launch public sales.
What hat or a charity needs to be the least of your concern. 25-30% global unemployment needs to be your focus.
Why is he selling them and not giving them away
