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27 May 2025

Only 6% of Robinhood's revenue from stock trading, down from 25% five years ago.

The remainder comes from: Interest Revenue: 31% Cryptocurrency: 27% Options: 26% Other: 10% $HOOD Source: FinChat @finchat_io

27 May 2025

Interesting.. We were told people in the US were going to stop traveling, summer vacations were over, something like that...

Source: Eric Balchunas

27 May 2025

In case you were wondering why European growth seemed abnormally strong in Q1.

Source: BCA

27 May 2025

US equities: still not cheap... (especially the large-caps)

Source: GS

26 May 2025

A Taiwanese official said Chinese air force and missile units that would take part in an invasion had improved to the point where they could 'switch from peacetime to war operations any time'.

Link >>>https://lnkd.in/epE_ri2X Source: FT

26 May 2025

China's dominance in the global supply of rare earth elements (REEs) is a significant factor influencing various industries, from smartphones and electric vehicles to guided missiles and satellites.

Between 2020 and 2023, China supplied 70% of U.S. rare earth imports, establishing itself as the primary source. Following closely are Malaysia, Japan, and Estonia in the top four suppliers. Despite their name, rare earths are not scarce in the Earth's crust; the challenge lies in extracting them in concentrated amounts economically and sustainably. China plays a pivotal role in this scenario, producing approximately 90% of the world's refined rare earths. Its extensive capacity for separation and purification gives it a substantial influence over global supply chains. For instance, yttrium, crucial in radar systems, lasers, and television screens, saw 93% of its U.S. imports originating from China between 2020 and 2023. Other vital rare earths like Samarium, Gadolinium, Terbium, Dysprosium, Lutetium, and Scandium face similar supply concentration challenges. These elements are integral to military applications, electric motors, and cutting-edge electronics, with companies such as Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and Apple relying on them for their core products. Source: Elements

26 May 2025

US Federal Government Spending as % of GDP...

1950s: 17% 1960s: 18% 1970s: 21% 1980s: 22% 1990s: 21% 2000s: 20% 2010s: 23% 2020s: 27% Source: Charlie Bilello

26 May 2025

$HIMS spectacular revenue growth

Hims & Hers Health is a company that offers online consultations and treatments for sexual performance, hair regrowth, skin care, weight loss, and mental health. Learn how Hims connects you with licensed providers, delivers innovative products, and provides 24/7 support. Market Cap is $12.3 billion. Source: Investing visuals NB: This is NOT an investment recommendation

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