"The stock market rose 10% during the first quarter, which is an extremely impressive gain," said Glen Smith, chief investment officer at GDS Wealth Management.
We can all hope this keeps trending this way for the forseeable future! 
This aged well....and it's only April....
We can all hope this keeps trending this way for the forseeable future!
@Zeus4par
Which would be a net good for the vast majority of Americans!
So, that means some of your higher end positions could be making substantially less then the lowest paid fast food manager or salaried exempt employee...nearly 17k less per year
How high will this force the cost of your burger and fries
@Zeus4par Which would be a net good for the vast majority of Americans!
Trump's slim lead over Biden evaporates as 1st of 4 criminal trials gets underway
The presumptive Republican and Democratic nominees are now tied at 44% heading into the general election.
PRESIDENT BIDEN !
chump 
2024 US economic optimism always assumed no new or escalating wars (or incredible natural disasters)...
Nevertheless,
Oil prices surge, Dow futures sink nearly 500 points on reports of explosions in Iran
CNN - late Thursday night
Oil prices surged nearly 4% and US stock futures
fell sharply Thursday evening amid reports of explosions in Iran.
In recent trading, US oil prices climbed 3.7% to $85.80 a barrel.
Brent crude, the world benchmark, gained 3.4% to $90.13 a barrel.
Energy prices moved sharply higher as Iranian news agencies
reported explosions heard near Iran’s Isfahan Airport.
Those energy prices rising/markets tumbling happening as a result of Israel's retaliatory strike INSIDE Iran.
Israel acted unilaterally despite the US (Biden) urging Israel not to respond to last weekend’s Iranian attack.
The US “DID NOT green light” an Israeli response, a US official stated for the record.
As a result of Israel's retaliatory strike - in direct self-defense-response to IRAN lobbing over 300+ missles toward Israel - world oil prices are rising slightly (inflation) including here.
[Quote: Originally Posted by fubah2]2024 US economic optimism always assumed no new or escalating wars (or incredible natural disasters)...
Nevertheless,
Israel's attack came hours after Iran's foreign minister told CNN that if Israel takes any further military action against Iran, its response would be “immediate and at a maximum level,” and despite urging from the US for Israel NOT TO RETALIATE!
It may also underscore the challenge ahead for Trump — a candidate who has never won more than 47% of the national popular vote — in growing his support at a time when he could become the first convicted felon in U.S. history to lead a major party’s presidential ticket.
Asked which candidate they would vote for “if Trump is convicted of a serious crime in the coming months,” just 36% of voters now say the former president — down from 40% in March, and fewer than ever before.
Biden’s backing ticks up 1 point in that scenario, to 45%, giving him a 9-point advantage.
Biden OKs significant relief effort 
President Biden has authorized the US to begin construction at sea of the temporary pier intended to help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said on Thursday, with the ultimate goal of delivering up to 150 trucks of aid per day to the starving population there.
- CNN
North American building trades union endorses Biden for president. Their new ad criticizes Trump as incapable of running anything. As president, he failed to pass infrastructure legislation. In contrast, Biden is recognized as the most pro worker president in US history. Now nearly all major labor unions support him.
@KellyM_1964 Trending slightly but will h
ave to see the final numbers at close.
@fubah2
all up at close
Marginally. Nothing to dance about yet, but I rather see them rise, as it tends to be a good thing for so many Americans.
2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey
As ranked by **MODERATES**
*Only the recent 10 Presidents in our lifetime shown
9 Barack Obama
11 Ronald Reagan
12 Bill Clinton
16 George H.W. Bush
20 Joe Biden <---------- 
26 Jimmy Carter
27 Gerald Ford
30 George W. Bush
35 Richard Nixon
~ big gap ~
45 Donald Trump <----- LAST! 
Federal reserve data shows that inflation adjusted wealth of young American households have grown 49% since 2019. Due to a historic economic recovery, they have benefited the most of any age group from low unemployment and rapid wage growth. A positive trend following decades of stagnation.
@thirdperson
Good economic news despite having to -wade through the Trump-pandemic!
STOCK MARKET closed the week on an upper!
and all 3 were up by a soild rise again on monday !!
this is good for americans !!!!!!!!! 
All three major indices and all 3 were up by a soild rise again on monday !! this is good for americans !!!!!!!!!
@KellyM_1964
Good to see, as I am sure most Americans are pleased!
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