The Myth of Planned Obsolescence
The concept of “planned obsolescence” makes no economic sense and is often an excuse for governments to harass and shake down innovative entrepreneurs. Much of so-called planned obsolescence is really…
Evening Reading – October 22, 2025
Evening Reading - October 22, 2025
Wary aldermen begin Chicago budget talks as Gov. JB Pritzker says he opposes head tax
Gov. JB Pritzker came out in opposition Tuesday to the reinstated $21-per-employee “head tax” on larger businesses that Mayor Johnson proposed to balance the 2026 budget.
Houston-Based Nimbus Media Launches Affordable Web Design Services for Small Businesses
Local startup addresses cost barriers, making professional web design accessible to entrepreneurs across Greater Houston HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb Nimbus Media, a Houston web design company, is launching services…
Petrobras (PBR) to Supply 20% of Brazil’s Fertilizer Needs in 2026
Petróleo Brasileiro S. A. Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) is one of the 11 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On October 9, Reuters reported that Petróleo Brasileiro S. A.…
MAGA Declares Pope ‘Un-Christian’ For Being Too Nice To Poor People
MAGA Declares Pope 'Un-Christian' For Being Too Nice To Poor People
Colombia recalls US ambassador after Trump threatens tariffs and strikes over drug trafficking
Colombia recalled its ambassador to the United States on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on the South American nation and strike drug production fields within…
Top analyst still thinks we’re on the cusp of a new boom for the economy, but investors aren’t with him: ‘Markets remain choppy’
Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson says he needs to see more before giving the "all-clear" on chances of a further near-term correction.
AB Volvo GAAP EPS of SEK 3.71, revenue of SEK 110.7B
AB Volvo GAAP EPS of SEK 3.71, revenue of SEK 110.7B
Worker Unions & US Senators push back on Saudi-backed EA acquisition
Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal shared concerns of foreign influence and security while the CWA focused its attention on employee protections.