Animal Spirits: How Would You Spend $3 Million?
Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Pacer and Ycharts: On today’s show, we’re diving into some interesting discussions: Listen here: Recommendations: Tweet/Blue Sky Amazon PER: 29xWalmart’s PER: 46xCostco PER: 54x — Ed Elson (@edels0n) February 9, 2026 Year-to-date, 60% of S&P 500 stocks have outperformed the index, compared to less than 35% in […]
US Will Spend Billions on the United Nations
The Trump administration is set to begin distributing payments amounting to billions in overdue dues to the United Nations in the coming weeks. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Walz mentioned that these payments would have specific conditions attached. He dismissed allegations suggesting that the U.S. was responsible for the financial troubles facing the […]
Canadian Therapists Spend 600 Hours Each Year on Ineffective Software
Therapists Struggling with Administrative Burdens A psychotherapist in Toronto is wrapping up her final session on Wednesday at 5 p.m. By the time she’s finished documenting notes, processing insurance claims, rescheduling appointments, and dealing with unpaid bills, it’s nearly 8 p.m. Surprisingly, she hasn’t seen a single patient during those last three hours. Instead, she’s […]
Man in Florida detained for trying to spend the night at Walmart as part of a TikTok challenge
Teen Arrested at Walmart for Overnight Challenge An 18-year-old was taken into custody at a Walmart in Florida after attempting to camp out overnight, inspired by a viral challenge on TikTok, according to police reports. Isaac Hurley, it seems, was aggressively livestreaming his antics from within the store in Charlotte County on a Tuesday night […]
People in the UK Spend More Time on YouTube than BBC, but ‘TV Tax’ Continues
YouTube Surpasses BBC Viewership, License Fee Debate Continues Recent data reveals that YouTube has surpassed the viewership of all BBC channels combined. In December, 51.9 million viewers tuned into the Google-owned platform, while the BBC attracted 50.8 million, according to a survey by the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (Barb). This shift is particularly noteworthy, as […]
Trump Claims Venezuela Will Spend Oil Revenue on U.S.-Made Goods
Trump’s New Oil Deal with Venezuela On Wednesday, President Trump shared that Venezuela will allocate the funds from a new oil arrangement exclusively for purchasing American products. This announcement follows a deal where Venezuela’s interim authorities are set to send between 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. Trump mentioned on […]
Billionaire brothers from New Zealand spend over $65M on burned Malibu properties with a plan to construct prefab houses.
Billionaire Brothers Buy Burned Malibu Land for Prefab Homes New Zealand billionaire brothers have acquired 16 acres of beachfront property in Malibu, which was ravaged by a fire last year. They’ve dedicated over $65 million to plans for building prefabricated homes on the site. Nick and Matt Mowbray, co-founders of the toy company Zuru, intend […]
Reasons for offices implementing no-shoes policies: ‘I hope they spend money on air fresheners’
A leading tech startup in Silicon Valley, known for its unique perks like ball pit slides and free nicotine pouches, is now implementing a no-shoes policy for its employees. Such policies are becoming more common in workplaces with a younger demographic, aiming to foster a relaxed atmosphere with employees sporting fuzzy socks or slippers on […]
Number of Americans Planning to Spend Over $1,000 on Holiday Gifts Reaches All-Time High
Significant Increase in Holiday Spending Plans Among Americans According to the CNBC National Economic Survey released on Sunday, over a third of Americans intend to spend at least $1,000 on holiday shopping this year. This marks a notable rise from previous years and represents the highest percentage in around 15 years. It appears to reflect […]
Left-leaning Government Ministers Spend Over $500k of Taxpayer Money on Family Trips
Spending Concerns Over Family Travel in Australia’s Government Ministers in Australia’s Labor government have utilized more than $500,000 of taxpayer funds for family travel since they took office in 2022, as reported by Sky News Australia. According to Sky News, an analysis of spending by Australian cabinet and shadow ministers on family travel rights from […]