MLB Power Rankings and Award Update: Should the Dodgers make trades at the deadline?
Every week, the California Post Power Ranking of MLB’s 30 Teams highlights the ongoing competition for playoff spots. This week’s focus is on which teams are in a position to buy or sell as the August 3 trade deadline approaches. 1) Dodgers (58-31) Buy and sell…? The Dodgers, previous World Series champions, are, once again, […]
BlackRock is putting $100M into training skilled trades workers.
BlackRock’s New Initiative to Support Skilled Workers BlackRock, widely recognized for managing trillions in assets, is venturing into a new area—supporting the future of American workers. The firm has launched an initiative called Future Builders, committing $100 million over five years to train and deploy 50,000 skilled trade workers. This move comes as the nation […]
Elton John Trades His Image for Millions to Perform After His Death
Elton John’s Hologram Deal and the Future of Entertainment Just yesterday, I stumbled upon the news that Netflix is bringing back the late Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. Today, I found out that Elton John sold his entire photo collection for millions, apparently so he can perform in Las Vegas forever. Now, I might not […]
Reasons Gen Alpha remains focused on skilled trades in the age of AI
The Future of Work: Kids Want Hands-On Jobs A recent study reveals that 90% of children are interested in pursuing real “hands-on” jobs as they look ahead to their future careers. This survey involved 2,000 parents and their Generation Alpha children, aged 5 to 16, and found that a significant 85% of the kids expressed […]
Trump’s unusual stock activity: Portfolio reveals 3,600 trades in 90 days
Trump’s Recent Investment Activity Sparks Scrutiny US President Donald Trump’s investment dealings have recently come under intense scrutiny, raising eyebrows in both political and financial circles. A flurry of transactions from January to March this year had his account moving stocks and funds at a pace more typical of institutional investors than an individual, according […]
British Pound trades carefully before UK monthly GDP report
The British pound (GBP) was seen trading with caution against major currencies in European sessions Thursday, experiencing a slight dip of 0.1% against the US dollar (USD), settling close to 1.3350. This drop comes just ahead of the UK’s monthly gross domestic product (GDP) report for April, which is expected to be released on Friday. […]
Meta introduces a $115 million program for skilled trades that ensures job placements.
On Monday, tech giant Meta unveiled a new initiative: a training academy aimed at providing free education in skilled trades along with guaranteed jobs for its graduates. Dubbed the American Workforce Academy (AWA), the program has a first-year investment of $115 million. Initial trials are set to kick off this year in states including Louisiana, […]
NFL power rankings revised following trades of Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown
I usually wouldn’t put out new power rankings in June. This time of year feels pretty quiet in the NFL, with everyone gearing up for training camp and sort of shifting focus elsewhere. But then, those two big trades on Monday really changed the game. First off, Myles Garrett is now heading to the Rams. […]
Trump’s 3,711 trades reveal various stock-market approaches.
President Donald Trump has recently submitted a financial disclosure that reveals an impressive 3,711 trades, predominantly in U.S. stocks, including those whose success could hinge on federal policies. This massive surge of trading activity has sparked criticism and allegations of potential insider trading, particularly given the President’s influence on the stock market, igniting discussions among […]
Trump Reveals Trades in Coinbase, Robinhood, and Bitcoin Mining Stocks
Simply put Former President Donald Trump has disclosed transactions in crypto-related stocks, as indicated by a recent ethics filing. The filing includes trades involving cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase, Robinhood, and two Bitcoin mining companies. The Trump Organization has stated that all transactions executed by the president are managed by an independent third party. In the […]