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15 Aug 2024

Gains from last Monday's (8/5) panic lows...

Source: Charlie Bilello

15 Aug 2024

BREAKING: Prediction markets are now showing a 53% chance of Kamala Harris winning the 2024 election, according to Polymarket.

These markets are different than polls in that the probabilities are based on real money wagers. In 2016, polls put odds of Hillary Clinton beating Trump at 70%, with some as high as 98%. Trump's victory in 2016 ended up resulting in one of the largest polling and election forecaster failures in history. Will prediction markets prove to be more or less accurate? Source: The Kobeissi Letter

15 Aug 2024

BREAKING >>> Hackers have reportedly stolen Social Security numbers of EVERY American from National Public Data, according to the Los Angeles Times

2.9 billion people's data was reportedly stolen Source: Stocktwits

15 Aug 2024

Ulta Beauty $ULTA exploding higher in after-hours after Warren Buffett discloses a new position of 690,000 shares

Source: Barchart

15 Aug 2024

How To Write, by David Ogilvy

• Write the way you talk. Naturally. • Use short words, short sentences, and short paragraphs. • Never use jargon words. Source: marketplunger1 (@Brandon Beylo) on X

15 Aug 2024

“Until you can manage your emotions, don’t expect to manage money.” -Warren Buffett

Source: Matt Allen @investmattallen on X

15 Aug 2024

The scariest China chart

Source: TS Lombard, Bloomberg, Win Smart

15 Aug 2024

A new fee model for airlines? WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES $550 ‘ALL YOU CAN FLY’ ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PASS

Travelers in Europe can now take unlimited flights for 499 euros ($550) a year, under a new travel subscription service from budget carrier Wizz Air The introductory fee will be available until Aug. 16 before the price rises to 599 euros (Source CNBC, Evan on X)

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