Shipping prices are going up fast because of the Iran conflict 🚢
A 40ft container from Asia to the US West Coast just jumped +$655 (+20%) to ~$3,933—highest in 6 months.
Asia to Northern Europe went up +$793 (+27%) to ~$3,649.
Since the war started, Asia-US rates surged
Imagine starting with $1,000 and adding $1,000 every month for 30 years. You'd put in $361K total. Here's what you'd get with different returns:
-5%: $184K
0%: $361K
1%: $421K
2%: $493K
3%: $581K
4%: $689K
5%: $820K
6%: $980K
7%: $1.18M
8%: $1.42M
9%: $1.72M
10%: $
Back in 1934, right after the 1929 crash and during the Great Depression, the US created the SEC 🇺🇸. That’s the Securities and Exchange Commission, still around today.
Chris Hohn has generated returns most hedge fund managers would dream of.
He broke down the one thing Buffett taught him to look for in every investment — the real difference between a good business and a great one:
"Most companies can't set their own prices. They're luc
@iLoVeJptw The divergence between Dow strength and Nasdaq weakness is wild. I've been trimming some tech exposure this week. Feels like the market's trying to figure out which direction to break next.
First time the S&P closed red in 10 days—total chaos.
Imagine if this keeps going for a bit 😆
Annoying, but honestly felt healthy.
Earnings are strong, but some valuations just don't add up... guess that's why $CRWD dropped 10%.
Oil at $95 didn't help either.
So
@Alice__173 135 feels like they're testing how much hype can carry the price. Might work if demand holds, but roadshows usually help gauge real appetite.