Sam Ro
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Tough comps due to "Taylor Swift," according to the Atlanta Fed www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypoli...
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Tough comps due to "Taylor Swift," according to the Atlanta Fed www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypoli...
"The typical (median) annual price return over the past 100 years is 11.6%. But in years when returns were positive (>+2%), average (and median) returns were strikingly higher at 19-20%." - Deutsche Bank
November 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
"The typical (median) annual price return over the past 100 years is 11.6%. But in years when returns were positive (>+2%), average (and median) returns were strikingly higher at 19-20%." - Deutsche Bank
"Americans with four-year college degrees now comprise a record 25% of total unemployment" - @boes.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"Americans with four-year college degrees now comprise a record 25% of total unemployment" - @boes.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Big drops in airline, lodging, and entertainment spending, according to BofA card data.
"The drop in y/y airline & lodging spending growth since last week is likely due to flight cuts caused by the Govt. shutdown."
"The drop in y/y airline & lodging spending growth since last week is likely due to flight cuts caused by the Govt. shutdown."
November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Big drops in airline, lodging, and entertainment spending, according to BofA card data.
"The drop in y/y airline & lodging spending growth since last week is likely due to flight cuts caused by the Govt. shutdown."
"The drop in y/y airline & lodging spending growth since last week is likely due to flight cuts caused by the Govt. shutdown."
"For the first time since Aug'05, a majority (net 20%) of FMS investors say companies are overinvesting; this jump is driven by concerns over the magnitude & financing of the AI capex boom." - BofA Nov Fund Manager Survey
November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"For the first time since Aug'05, a majority (net 20%) of FMS investors say companies are overinvesting; this jump is driven by concerns over the magnitude & financing of the AI capex boom." - BofA Nov Fund Manager Survey
"This holiday season shows signs of softness versus last year — fewer consumers are planning to increase holiday spending." - Morgan Stanley survey
November 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"This holiday season shows signs of softness versus last year — fewer consumers are planning to increase holiday spending." - Morgan Stanley survey
📉Private U.S. employers shed 11,250 jobs in the four weeks ending Oct. 25, according to payroll processor ADP.
For more on what the private data providers are saying about jobs, see below
For more on what the private data providers are saying about jobs, see below
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
📉Private U.S. employers shed 11,250 jobs in the four weeks ending Oct. 25, according to payroll processor ADP.
For more on what the private data providers are saying about jobs, see below
For more on what the private data providers are saying about jobs, see below
Roundup of shutdown commentary from the earnings calls, via FactSet advantage.factset.com/hubfs/Websit...
November 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Roundup of shutdown commentary from the earnings calls, via FactSet advantage.factset.com/hubfs/Websit...
University of Michigan notes consumer sentiment fell in October and was "widespread throughout the population."
Except for one key demographic:
Except for one key demographic:
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
University of Michigan notes consumer sentiment fell in October and was "widespread throughout the population."
Except for one key demographic:
Except for one key demographic:
Apple segment revenue vs other companies' total revenue, via Ben Carlson awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/11/is-n...
November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Apple segment revenue vs other companies' total revenue, via Ben Carlson awealthofcommonsense.com/2025/11/is-n...
"The $8 billion paid in monthly SNAP benefits represents around 10% of retail grocery sales..." - RBC www.rbc.com/en/thought-l...
October 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"The $8 billion paid in monthly SNAP benefits represents around 10% of retail grocery sales..." - RBC www.rbc.com/en/thought-l...
From Goldman Sachs' survey of their investment bankers (22 partners, 49 MDs, and 34 VPs)
"... AI has so far been more used to increase productivity and revenue (47%) than to cut costs (20%). Furthermore, our survey suggests that only 11% of US companies are actively reducing headcount due to AI..."
"... AI has so far been more used to increase productivity and revenue (47%) than to cut costs (20%). Furthermore, our survey suggests that only 11% of US companies are actively reducing headcount due to AI..."
October 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From Goldman Sachs' survey of their investment bankers (22 partners, 49 MDs, and 34 VPs)
"... AI has so far been more used to increase productivity and revenue (47%) than to cut costs (20%). Furthermore, our survey suggests that only 11% of US companies are actively reducing headcount due to AI..."
"... AI has so far been more used to increase productivity and revenue (47%) than to cut costs (20%). Furthermore, our survey suggests that only 11% of US companies are actively reducing headcount due to AI..."
Meme stock trading isn't exactly new. You shoulda seen the action in the subprime lenders, Fannie/Freddie, Lehman, GM, and a bunch of other tickers ending in Q during the financial crisis.
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Meme stock trading isn't exactly new. You shoulda seen the action in the subprime lenders, Fannie/Freddie, Lehman, GM, and a bunch of other tickers ending in Q during the financial crisis.