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24 Jul 2023

Heat map of the NASDAQ 100's $QQQ performance so far in 2023

Source: Evan, Bloomberg

24 Jul 2023

Secondhand Rolex Watch Prices Index Hit Lowest Since May 2021

Behavior of younger customers, a slowing global economy, rising interest rates, the cryptocurrency crash and increased supply have contributed to this slump. Source: FastReveal through C.Barbaud

24 Jul 2023

J.P. Morgan asked investors if they plan to increase or decrease exposure to stocks in the coming days/weeks

We’re down to only 17% of respondents who are looking to add to equity exposure. From a contrarian perspective, this is a positive. Source: J-C Parets

24 Jul 2023

The world's most expensive commercial airplane ticket is a one-way flight on Etihad Airways from New York City/JFK to Abu Dhabi

Their first-class "The Residence" offers a separate bedroom and private bathroom. This flight lasts 12 hours and 30 minutes, costing approximately $88 per minute. Source: Genuine Impact

24 Jul 2023

Very often, the market does not behave in the way geopolitical, macro or monetary developments would imply it would.

Financial markets fool the vast majority of investors and remain one of the best humbling lesson you can find. Source: Elizabeth Oliveira Fonseca

24 Jul 2023

A big week ahead for US earnings

Almost 50% of the SP500 (by market cap) will report 2Q results this week including some of the Magnificent Seven ($MSFT $META $GOOGL) but also $T $VZ $BA $F $KO $INTC $GM $MMM $GE $V $XOM $MCD $MA $PG and $BMY. Source: Earnings Whispers

24 Jul 2023

Rice prices have surged to multi-year highs. And with global rice inventories projected to fall to 6-year lows in the next 6 months, prices could go even higher

Source: Barchart, FT

24 Jul 2023

What are the best airlines? This depends on how you quantify the best.

Source: Genuine Impact

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