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(Bloomberg) — It’s almost as if the last decade never happened for investors of Exxon Mobil Corp. shares. Read More

Exxon at a 10-Year Low Shows Challenges for Oil’s Biggest Major — Financial Post

The story is one of supply and demand and what should investors make of the decline? The question is “Has the world began to move away from fossil fuels.” A quick search on Yahoo Finance tells a ominous fable of one of the largest companies in the world at a five year low. Considering the market is on one of the longest winning streaks in many a moon, Exxon should be prospering during this cycle. Last year, Exxon had the largest cash expenditure in four years. Some analyst have a negative growth project of the company. A strong buying opportunity if you love the stock. Not my cup of tea.

TOKYO — Oil futures fell for a sixth session on Tuesday as the spread of a new virus in China and several countries raised concerns about a hit to economic growth and oil demand. Read More

Oil falls for sixth day as China virus raises global growth, demand concerns — Financial Post

Hello Java Lovers, this is tragic story for the people who are sick and passed. The story also offers an example of the global marketplace of how the world is connected on a number of levels.

Tesla settles major lawsuit to sell in Michigan. What will this mean for the Big 3? As someone who does not understand a $500.00 share price valuation for a company which has not turned a profit, only the Eternals know.

Tesla will be able to sell and service its vehicles in the back yard of Detroit’s three automakers under a lawsuit settlement, a person briefed on the matter says.

The settlement between the office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Tesla is likely to be announced Wednesday, says the person who asked not to be identified because terms of the deal haven’t been made public.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2020/01/21/tesla-sell-michigan/4533227002/

LONDON/BOSTON — BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink warned company boards to step up efforts to tackle climate change, a significant shift by the world’s top asset manager as it faces mounting concerns about its fossil fuel investments. Read More

BlackRock vows tougher stance on climate after activist heat — Financial Post

Blackrock executive Larry Fink admits to reacting to investor pressure and not an altruistic motive regarding the environment. If this is a cause for you, speak with your wallet.

Jack Dorsey is one of many Silicon Valley billionaires with a donor-advised fund. | Chesnot/Getty Images The new bill would uncover how often rich people are violating the spirit of donor-advised funds. Are there billions of dollars meant to go to charity that really are just sitting there, untouched and collecting dust, in secretive tax…

Why Jack Dorsey (and you) should pay attention to this proposed charity law in California — Vox – All

WASHINGTON — New rules enacting President Donald Trump’s reductions in fuel efficiency standards for new vehicles through 2026 moved closer to reality on Tuesday when U.S. agencies sent proposals to the White House for final review. Read More

Trump administration moves closer to rolling back U.S. vehicle fuel economy increases — Financial Post

Gold prices rose on Wednesday as Read More

Gold gains as investors doubt impact of U.S.-China Phase 1 deal — Financial Post

Expand Economic Opportunity by Supporting Community Colleges

Hopefuls for the 2020 presidential election have unveiled their higher education policy agendas, which largely focus on emphasizing debt forgiveness and free tuition as means to make postsecondary education more accessible. The attention on college affordability is indeed merited. It is a top issue for many young Americans saddled with student debt.

As a new school year begins we are left to wonder the same question from generations ago, should the cost of college be on society or the individual. I have not been shy about my brief the greater good would come from the academic medium be shared by all. Everyone benefits from a well-education society. The question of who bears the financial responsibility is a never ending question. My personal brief, the US could start be offering a two-year degree free to anyone with the will and desire the opportunity to far their career at a local community college. Apparently a few people agree with my assessment.

https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2020/01/13/why-government-should-invest-more-community-colleges-opinion#.Xh3JRmW97oA.linkedin

U.S. stocks dipped on Tuesday, reversing earlier intraday record highs, following a report that the United States would likely maintain tariffs on Chinese goods until after November’s presidential election. Read More

Wall Street dips from record in ‘Jason Bourne market’ — Financial Post

I would suggest adding this strategy to your investment portfolio Jedi. You may not need this strategy, however, ( it is far better to have and not need than to need and not have).

The S&P 500 and the Dow opened lower on Wednesday, dragged down by banking shares after disappointing results from Goldman Sachs, while investors awaited the release of details of an initial U.S.-China trade deal. Read More

S&P, Dow open lower as banks weigh — Financial Post