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Golden Rule

By Nino Mihilli • August 15, 2024

Golden Rule

6 Rules

By Nino Mihilli • August 15, 2024

Golden Rule

Your Excuses

By Nino Mihilli • July 2, 2024

Your Excuses

Slow Motion

By Nino Mihilli • June 25, 2024

Slow Motion

One Positive Thought

By Nino Mihilli • June 18, 2024

One Positive Thought

Dear God

By Nino Mihilli • June 11, 2024

Dear God

Mistakes

By Nino Mihilli • June 4, 2024

Mistakes

Storms

By Nino Mihilli • May 28, 2024

Storms

Same Situation

By Nino Mihilli • May 21, 2024

Same Situation

Make It Happen

By Nino Mihilli • May 14, 2024

Make it Happen

JUN

Traders Embrace September Fed Rate Cut Amid Job Market Weakness

By:

Elizabeth Stanton, Liz Capo McCormick

Bond traders priced in an earlier start to expected Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts on fresh clues the US job market is losing momentum.

JUN

SEC’s Crypto Confusion Deepens as Next-Gen ETFs Test Limits

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Isabelle Lee, Nicola M White, Loukia Gyftopoulou

A new line of yield-chasing crypto funds is forcing the Securities and Exchange Commission to confront unresolved gaps in its regulatory framework, just as the Trump administration eases oversight of digital assets.

JUN

Venezuela Partners With Smaller Oil Firms as Chevron Scales Back

By:

Fabiola Zerpa

Venezuela’s state-run oil company has signed at least nine new deals with foreign service providers, including two Chinese firms, in an effort to keep dollars flowing into the economy after US sanctions forced Chevron Corp. to end production, according to people familiar with the agreements.

JUN

Wedbush’s Dan Ives Joins ETF Wave

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Wall Street tech analyst Dan Ives is lending his personal brand to power a new ETF riding the artificial-intelligence boom, joining a growing pack of finance names looking to monetize their industry renown with retail-friendly investment funds. Wedbush Fund Advisers is launching a product tracking the investment picks touted by Ives, whose high-conviction tech calls have earned him a sizable following among the likes of retail investors. The Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF is launching Wednesday with the ticker IVES, and is focused on Ives’ “proprietary research.” It comprises 30 names in AI sectors, including semiconductors, cybersecurities and robotics, among others. (Source: Bloomberg)

JUN

Lagarde Says ECB Nearing End of Cycle After Eighth Rate Cut

By:

Mark Schroers, Alexander Weber, Jana Randow

The European Central Bank is coming to the end of its campaign of interest-rate cuts following the eighth reduction in a year, according to President Christine Lagarde.

JUN

Stocks Halt Advance in Countdown to US Jobs Report: Markets Wrap

By:

Rita Nazareth

Wall Street refrained from making big bets ahead of the US jobs report, which will provide more clues on whether the Federal Reserve will be able to meet market expectations for at least two interest-rate cuts in 2025.

JUN

‘Sell America’ Turns Into Buy America

By:

Eric Balchunas

On the latest episode of Trillions, we talk about the Trump-induced investor whipsaw in stock markets and what it all means.

JUN

Indonesia Halts Mine Near Dive Hotspot on Tourism Concern

By:

Eddie Spence, Eko Listiyorini

Indonesia will suspend production at a nickel mine near a diving hotspot in the east of the country over concerns it could impact tourism.

JUN

Oil Gains as Traders Weigh Trump-Xi Call, Saudi Output

By:

Alex Longley, Sarah Chen

Oil climbed as signs the US and China may be ironing out their trade differences helped allay concern with large OPEC+ output increases.

JUN

Traders No Longer Fully Price Another ECB Rate Cut This Year

By:

Naomi Tajitsu, James Hirai

Traders pared bets on future interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and are no longer fully pricing another quarter-point reduction this year.

NOV

Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News

By:

Robert Middleton

This dialog with Marcus came out of my admission that I was spending way too much time watching and reading political news every day (often several hours). On the other hand, I felt that watching the monologs from the evening… The post Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

NOV

Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times

By:

Robert Middleton

Dear Reader: This is a conversation between me and my alter ego, Marcus. Marcus embodies all wisdom and has a knack for waking us up to our blindness. I invite you to listen in. Robert: Marcus, I find myself asking,… The post Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

NOV

Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss

By:

Robert Middleton

After the very disappointing (for me) election loss of Kamala Harris and the win of Donald Trump last night, I was feeling some despair. But not being the despairing type, I called on my league of wise counselors, and an… The post Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

AUG

Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause

By:

Robert Middleton

With more than 50 Ordinary Visionary interviews conducted over the past seven months, I’ve learned a few very powerful things: – Visions propel creative action. – Words help to solidify the vision. – Vision, words, and action lead to results.… The post Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

The only Quality that can Conquer Fear

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Robert Middleton

As Ordinary Visionaries, we often underestimate the difficulties and challenges we will face when we embark on our journey. At first, our vision may help us feel confident, even invincible. But then we are faced with an action we know… The post The only Quality that can Conquer Fear first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post The only Quality that can Conquer Fear appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction.

By:

Robert Middleton

If you are committed to being an Ordinary Visionary, certain qualities are absolutely necessary. Last week, I wrote about patience as the underlying mindset that will help you stay on track and move forward with calm determination to make a… The post This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction. first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction. appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries

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Robert Middleton

What is the great secret of Ordinary Visionaries? Is it purpose, passion, or persistence? Is it knowledge, creativity, or genius? Is it hard work, good luck, or good timing? Well, all of those certainly won’t hurt, but I believe, nothing… The post Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

APR

Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not!

By:

Robert Middleton

Yesterday I went to see Dune Part 2. Fantastic movie and better than Part 1. As I was leaving the auditorium, I made a comment to a man who was walking out with me. I said something rather innocuous, “Wow,… The post Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not! first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not! appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

APR

Do You Love to Give Back?

By:

Robert Middleton

Yesterday evening, my wife and I had dinner with our friends Ann and Peter Young at their home in Ben Lomond. They are both wonderful people who I initially met while walking my dogs in a nearby park during the… The post Do You Love to Give Back? first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Do You Love to Give Back? appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

MAR

I’m in the Optimism Business

By:

Robert Middleton

I watch a lot of political news. Too much, perhaps. And a large proportion of it consists of bashing the other side. There’s a lot of anger, blame, and polarization. Both Republicans and Democrats tend to do that, as I’m… The post I’m in the Optimism Business first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post I’m in the Optimism Business appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

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Golden Rule

6 Rules

Your Excuses

Slow Motion

One Positive Thought

Dear God

Mistakes

Storms

Same Situation

Make It Happen