Bill Cara

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Abusive naked short selling: a persistent market concern

January 4, 2024 In our markets, short-selling has always been a topic of debate. While I view it as a mechanism for price discovery and market efficiency, I know short-selling is also a tool for manipulation and abuse. One form of short selling, known as naked short selling, has always

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The Dark Side of Davos: Unveiling the Globalization Agenda

January 8, 2024 Introduction: The World Economic Forum (WEF), colloquially known as the Davos group, presents itself as a forum for global thought leaders and decision-makers to discuss and promote environmental, social, and corporate guidance (ESG) solutions. However, a closer look reveals concerns from billions of people worldwide who fear

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The charge card industry is thriving.

January 29, 2024 The charge card industry remains robust, defying recession concerns as Visa (V) and American Express (AXP) report substantial growth in payment volume and processed transactions. Visa (V): Net Revenues: $8.6 billion, a 9% increase. Net Income: GAAP $4.9 billion, or $2.39 per share; non-GAAP $4.9 billion, or

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Are Free AI Tools ChatGPT and CoPilot Helpful to Investors?

December 19, 2023 As they say, proof is in the pudding. So, this morning, I jotted down the first several questions that came to mind, wondering if the information that AI platforms provided would be helpful. It took five minutes to conceive and enter the questions and no more than

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Introducing the 1Q2024 Cara- Natural Resource Company List

December 19, 2023 Investing in a natural resource company shares core principles with any other company investment—finding quality and allocating funds for income or capital appreciation. However, the distinct nature of natural resources introduces challenges due to fluctuating monetary asset prices. Understanding Natural Resources Natural resources encompass chemicals, construction materials,

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How the PEG ratio can be misleading

December 22, 2023 Bruce Kaser of Cabot Wealth NETWORK wrote a highly informative article on the PEG ratio that is worthy of consideration by all students of the market. Here is a summary of the article: PEG Ratio Overview: Frequently used but can lead to wildly incorrect valuations. Compares a

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Bank of Dave: Unveiling the Realities of Our Financial Services System

December 28, 2023 Recently released on Netflix, “Bank of Dave” profoundly impacted me when Pat and I watched it tonight. This critically acclaimed film delves into our financial system, compelling us to reassess our trust in traditional banking institutions. At its core, the movie delivers a crucial statement that captures

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