SCUpdate

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[Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump]

All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.

[Ali Arouzi @aliarouzi]

Iraqi Shia militias under Iran’s patronage are saying that they ha e launched their operations against US presence in Iraq. #iran #usa #soleimani #war

[AFP News Agency @AFP]

#BREAKING Intense military jet activity over Iraq capital: AFP

[SCUpdate @SCenterUpdate]

The real secret of #Area51. The Apple of Eden. #AssassinsCreed #Area51Raid @assassinscreed

[The Ringer @ringer]

The putt. The roar. The call by Nantz. A perfect moment.

He did it. #TheMasters

(via @PGATOUR)

[Reuters @Reuters]

JUST IN: U.S. prosecutors and Department of Transportation scrutinizing development of Boeing 737 MAX - sources

[Chris Ciovacco @CiovaccoCapital]

Will Trade War Lead To A Recession And Bear Market?

Market's Message Here:
https://t.co/oICvHXsprA

#Markets $SPX $SPY #Stocks #StockMarket #BearMarket #Retirement #AssetAllocation #Investing #Fed #InterestRates #G20Summit #China #TradeWar

[National Weather Service @NWS]

Relaying for our office in Morehead City/Newport, NC: A very serious situation for residents in Carteret county is occurring where a Flash Flood Emergency is in place. https://t.co/lWtl5A88CQ

[NWS Newport/Morehead @NWSMoreheadCity]

There is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Carteret/Jones/Craven and Pamlico Counties until 9am. Widepsread flooding is occurring. Please help us spread word of this dangerous situation. Citizens are losing time to evacuate before the flood water become too high. @NCEmergency #Florence

[CoinDesk @CoinDesk]

FULL STORY: SEC Says It Will 'Review' Bitcoin ETF Rejections https://t.co/CCcfvwQyIh

[USGS Earthquakes @USGS_Quakes]

Prelim M5.6 Earthquake Volcano Islands, Japan region Aug-17 22:06 UTC, updates https://t.co/9aGThOiz9g

[Sentinel @StratSentinel]

#IDF on the move near #Gaza as the exchange continues

[Sentinel @StratSentinel]

There are reports of the internet being cut in #Tehran as well due to #IranProtest. Apparently internet is down in most districts of the city, making it hard to get reports from the area. This image was reportedly taken in the #Ekbatan district.

[Reuters @Reuters]

CORRECTION: Trump administration plans to propose (not impose) 25 percent tariff on $200 billion in Chinese imports - source. We will be deleting all instances of our incorrect tweet.
https://t.co/IAGxsfN3Je

[SCUpdate @SCenterUpdate]

$AAPL isn’t a growth stock anymore, especially when you own majority of the market. #Apple #Stocks

[Amit Noam Tal @amital13]

iPhone sales in Q3
Stagnation
#aapl

[Reuters World @ReutersWorld]

'I feel blessed': No deaths in Mexico passenger jet crash https://t.co/dkwRpiUlQt

[SCUpdate @SCenterUpdate]

About 1% of the total market cap. $AAPL isn’t a services company, it sells goods. Mac and iPhone sales both missed. #Apple is way too expensive compared to its growth and it’s projections. #Stocks

[CNBC @CNBC]

Apple reports $9.55 billion in services revenue, up 31% since last year. $AAPL https://t.co/BoNuCEzIQO

[Stefano Bottaioli @stebottaioli]

#usd USD = bullis? this is not a bullish chart....

[SCUpdate @SCenterUpdate]

This’ll end well. #Bonds #Gold #Stocks $GLD $TLT

[Eric Balchunas @EricBalchunas]

...and here's a look at the ETFs with the most weighting to $FB. Note $XLC, that's the new Communications sector ETF..