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This biotech is working on a GLP-1 pill that could be better than the Wegovy version1:55 This experimental pill helped people lose about 16% of their body weight after about a year of treatment Moody’s says a recession will be hard to avoid if oil prices stay elevated for even a few more weeks23:35 The outlook for the U.S. economy will continue to darken as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil-tanker traffic, even though the U.S. now produces about as much oil and natural gas as it consumes. U.S. stocks have been surprisingly resilient as the Iran conflict threatens global economic disruption. Thank industry analysts23:00 It probably helps that Wall Street analysts have continued to raise their earnings forecasts, according to Ed Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research. Upstart’s stock rises as analyst says investors have been ignoring a key catalyst22:27 A BTIG analyst sees 55% more upside for Upstart’s stock, saying the fintech company’s plan to obtain a banking charter could reduce its risky exposure to private credit. Warren Buffett’s parting gift to Berkshire Hathaway: A $2 billion Iran oil windfall22:27 If you need any further evidence of the wisdom of holding some energy stocks in your 401(k) and other retirement accounts, look at Berkshire Hathaway. Elon Musk’s xAI is facing a growing number of lawsuits over AI-generated deepfakes21:53 A class-action lawsuit filed by three plaintiffs based in Tennessee claims xAI facilitated the creation of child pornography and distributed it. Dollar is benefiting from Iran conflict as investors worry about inflation21:53 One of the biggest beneficiaries of the Iran conflict has been the battered U.S. dollar, which traded near one of its strongest levels in months on Monday. ‘It’s complicated’: My husband, 61, wants to leave me everything. His kids will hate me. What should I do?21:53 “I would likely give little to nothing to his children because they are irresponsible spendthrifts.” |