Unusual Whales

Elon is no longer the CEO of Twitter.

Linda Yaccarino, the newly appointed leader of the social media company Twitter, has assumed her role earlier than anticipated. Yaccarino, previously responsible for advertising at NBCUniversal, joined shortly after Twitter experienced the departure of its second head of trust and safety. Elon Musk had announced on May 12 that his

SEC reportedly seeks temporary restraining order to freeze Binance US assets

In an urgent move, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a motion in a federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking to freeze the assets of Binance's U.S. platform and repatriate both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies held by its customers. It's important to

Lululemon, $LULU, CEO who fired employees for confronting thieves stands by decision, per NYP: ‘It’s only merchandise’

Lululemon employees face the risk of losing their jobs if they attempt to intervene and stop a thief from stealing merchandise while they are on duty. Calvin McDonald, the CEO of Lululemon, stated in an interview with CNBC that the company has a strict policy regarding how retail employees should

SEC Charges Binance and CZ

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its actions against Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, and its founder/CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. The SEC has filed 13 charges against Binance, accusing the company of deceptive practices towards customers and improper use of funds. According to the

Apple, AAPL, releases VR/AR headset

Apple introduced Vision Pro, an expensive pair of goggles, during the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. The company claims that Vision Pro will unlock a whole new universe of virtual and augmented reality applications, promising magical experiences for its users. According to CEO

BIDEN, MCCARTHY HAVE REACHED A DEBT-LIMIT DEAL IN PRINCIPLE

Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy, the Republican speaker of the House, have tentatively agreed to raise the U.S. federal government's debt ceiling of $31.4 trillion, just before the looming deadline for a potential default. McCarthy shared the news on Twitter, stating that he had recently spoken

FDA has approved the first human trial for Elon Musk's brain chip company Neuralink

On Thursday, Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-implant company, announced that it had obtained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence its first clinical study involving human participants. Elon Musk has repeatedly anticipated FDA approval for human trials for his brain-chip company since

The United States was put on review for a downgrade in credit by credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar

On Thursday, credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar placed the United States under review for a potential downgrade due to the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations in Washington. This move comes shortly after a similar warning from Fitch. DBRS stated that the "Under Review with Negative Implications" status reflects the

Home buyers will be able to put as little as 1% down as payment for a home under a new program launched by Rocket Mortgage

Rocket Mortgage has introduced a new initiative that enables individuals with low to moderate incomes to make a down payment as low as 1% on their desired homes. Rocket Mortgage (RKT) has launched a program called ONE+ that allows aspiring homeowners with limited financial resources to purchase homes in their

Microsoft, $MSFT, has just said chinese hackers have attacked critical US software infrastructure

Western intelligence agencies and Microsoft have revealed that a Chinese hacking group supported by the state has been engaging in espionage activities targeting various vital organizations within the United States, including telecommunications and transportation hubs. Additionally, Microsoft's report highlights that the U.S. territory of Guam, which houses

The average 30 year fixed mortgage rate in the US is now 7.01%.

Here are the current annual percentage rates (APR) for refinancing mortgages with different terms: The average APR for refinancing a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen to 7.27% from yesterday's 7.25%. In comparison, the APR for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.21%

A default could lead to an economic downturn as bad as the Great Recession, with 8 million Americans losing their jobs and the stock market’s value falling by about 45%

New analyses by both the Congressional Budget Office and the U.S. Department of the Treasury suggest the United States is rapidly approaching the date at which the government can no longer pay its bills, also known as the “X-date.” History is clear that even getting close to a

Jeffrey Epstein threatened to expose an affair Bill Gates of $MSFT allegedly had with a Russian bridge player in 2010 when the Microsoft co-founder declined to join his philanthropic venture

Per excellent reporting by WSJ According to individuals with knowledge of the situation, Jeffrey Epstein uncovered an affair between Bill Gates and a Russian bridge player, subsequently using this information as a means to intimidate one of the wealthiest individuals globally. During approximately 2010, the co-founder of Microsoft encountered

Bernie Sanders doubled his income last year by writing a best-selling book that condemns capitalism

According to the latest annual financial disclosures of Senator Bernie Sanders, the Vermont Independent earned $170,000 in book royalties in 2022 from his recently-published best-selling book, titled "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism." This amount is nearly equivalent to the annual salary

A bipartisan bill by Abigail Spanberger and Brian Fitzpatrick would block members of Congress from getting paid if the U.S. enters debt default or if the government shuts down.

Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) are set to introduce a bipartisan bill on Thursday called the No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act. This legislation aims to prohibit members of Congress from receiving their salaries in the event of a U.S. debt

$DIS, Disney, is closing its Star Wars Themed Hotel.

Disney has made the surprising decision to permanently close its Galactic Starcruiser hotel, just 15 months after its initial grand opening. The immersive hotel experience, set in the Star Wars universe, allowed guests to embark on a three-day, two-night voyage aboard the luxurious starcruiser named The Halcyon. However,

Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the lender facilitated the late Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking ring

Deutsche Bank has reached an agreement to pay $75 million in a settlement to the sexual abuse victims of Jeffrey Epstein, as disclosed by the victims' lawyers. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan, accused the bank of enabling Epstein's sex trafficking of young women by failing to identify

Jeffrey Epstein moved $270,000 for Noam Chomsky, after Chomsky met multiple times with Epstein

Original reporting done by WSJ Noam Chomsky, a well-known political activist and professor, has acknowledged his involvement in financial transactions related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier. Chomsky has confirmed that he received a transfer of approximately $270,000 in March 2018 from an account linked to Epstein. He

I’ll say what I want to say, and if the consequence of that is losing money, so be it

On Tuesday, Elon Musk expressed indifference towards the potential loss of prospective Tesla customers or Twitter advertisers due to his contentious tweets during a conversation with David Faber from CNBC. "I’ll say what I want to say, and if the consequence of that is losing money, so be

Yellen warns of US default June 1st

On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department emphasized once again its projection that, barring a hike in the debt limit, it will only be able to honor the U.S. government's financial obligations until June 1. This statement further intensifies the pressure on congressional Republicans and the White

Elon Musk subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein trial in the U.S. Virgin Islands

In connection with a lawsuit involving JPMorgan Chase & Co  and its potential role in Jeffrey Epstein's activities, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), has been subpoenaed by the U.S. Virgin Islands, as stated in a recent court document filed on Monday. The subpoena was

Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. is selling data feeds which could reveal when large investors are buying or selling stocks

Per the excellent reporting at WSJ An institutional brokerage firm, Themis Trading, has alleged that the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC), the clearinghouse responsible for processing U.S. stock trades, is selling data that could be exploited by savvy traders to gain an unfair advantage over conventional investors. Themis

Robinhood to offer 24/5 hr trading

Robinhood Markets, known for its app and PFOF, has announced that it will soon enable its users to trade Tesla shares at any hour of the day. On Wednesday, Robinhood revealed plans to introduce 24-hour trading for selected stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) throughout the week. This initiative

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How Elon Musk Influences Crypto: A Deep Dive Report

From 2021 12 01 TL;DR * Elon’s tweets have been found to move $TSLA * Historically, his viral meme tweets yield higher short term returns than his tweets specifically mentioning the coins * His tweets coincide with higher volume within the first 3 days of the tweet * Building a crypto investment

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The Pelosi Portfolio

From 2021 There’s been intense interest in Nancy Pelosi’s financial disclosures for a long time. Whether it’s her family’s wealth, her district’s proximity to Silicon Valley, her partner Paul’s business dealings, or her long tenure in Congress, the general consensus is that her family