January 24th, 2025

Stock futures lower, interest rates flat, oil around $75 and gold around $2,790. SP5500 hit a new high yesterday. CNBC

President Trump signed an executive order to make public the classified files on the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK. 1440

US home price jumped 6.3% year over year, with prices rising in all 50 most populous metros, the first time that’s happened since May 2022. Chartr

The average cost of home insurance in Florida is now 2.5x the national average, tempering demand in the state. Chartr

CNN to layoff 6% of workforce as it prepares launch of streaming services. 1440

Chiefs vs Buffalo at 530pm Sunday at Arrowhead. ESPN

In 1994, the Jets drafted Aaron Glenn with the 12th overall pick. 31 years later, he’s their head coach after a stint as Lions DC. Yahoo

The average age for an NFL head coach fell from 53 years old in 2015 to 48 this season, the youngest in at least 25 years. And Reid is 66. Chartr

Teams are 7-0 in NFL playoffs when winning the turnover battle, and they're 22-1 in the last 23 games. Kansas City, Buffalo, Philadelphia and Washington have combined for 15 takeaways against zero turnovers so far this postseason. Yahoo

The Chiefs have gone eight straight games without a turnover, the longest streak of the Super Bowl era. Yahoo

The Eagles and Commanders have both recorded 6+ takeaways and zero turnovers through their first two playoff games. Only two other teams have ever done that, and they both went on to win the Super Bowl (1998 Broncos, 2004 Patriots). Yahoo

Novak Djokovic retired after one set in semifinal match at Australian Open. ESPN

Singer SZA to join Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl halftime show. 1440

Women's wrestling has been approved as NCAA’s 91st championship sport. The first championship will be held in 2026. Women's wrestling is America's fastest growing high school sport. Participation was up 60% last year alone to over 50,000 girls nationwide. Yahoo

Caitlin Clark turned 23 on Wednesday and Jack Nicklaus turned 85. Yahoo

First Boy Scout troop organized on this day in 1906 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.


Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

January 23rd, 2025

Stock futures mixed this morning, interest rates little changed with the 10-year US treasury yield at 4.64%, oil slightly higher at $75.73 and gold lower at $2,751. CNBC

President Trump ordered 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border to assist with security measures, building on his executive orders he signed on Monday. ABC News

A new fire, called the Hughes Fire, began near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County yesterday afternoon and has already grown to roughly 10,200 acres as high winds fuel the flames. Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate. Morning Brew

JetBlue announced they will now accept Venmo as a form of payment for their customers. Morning Brew

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs announced they are not giving up their DEI initiatives. Morning Brew

Amazon announced it will close all seven of its warehouses in the Canadian providence of Quebec over the next two months, eliminating around 1,700 jobs. AP News

Yemen’s Houthi rebels released a crew from a vessel they captured in November 2023, a step toward ending Red Sea vessel attacks following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. 1440

Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from the previous year. AP News

Over 22 million viewers watched the Ohio State – Texas semifinal, making it the most watched Cotton Bowl on record. 1440

The SEC and Big Ten athletic directors will meet next month to discuss potential changes to the College Football Playoff format, including expanding the field from 12 to 14 teams. ESPN

The Miami Heat suspended star guard Jimmy Butler for two games for “a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, insubordinate conduct and conduct detrimental to the team, including missing today’s team flight to Milwaukee.” ESPN

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Wednesday night. ESPN

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, reached a settlement yesterday with Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers after accusing the company of unlawful gathering of private information. The settlement comes after a six-year battle between the two parties. 1440

The 2025 Academy Awards nominations will be announced this morning at 8:30am ET. 1440


The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.


Leslie Darrington
Managing Partner, Financial Advisor

January 22nd, 2025

Stock futures higher this morning, interest rates flat with the 10 year US treasury yield at 4.57%, oil slightly lower at $75.69 and gold higher at $2,768. CNBC

The rare winter storm brough record snowfall to the southern US yesterday (from Houston, TX to Pensacola, FL), and Lake Charles, Louisiana had their first ever blizzard warning. 1440

New fires broke out in the San Diego area, including the Lilac Fire, which has burned 85 acres and is 50% contained. The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles are so far 65% and 89% contained, respectively. 1440

The escalating bird flu crisis continues to diminish the nations supply of eggs, leading to higher prices. A dozen large eggs in the Southeast and South Central will be higher than $7.00, while a dozen eggs in the Midwest are around $6.95. Axios

President Donald Trump announced a $500 Billion investment in infrastructure investments for artificial intelligence through a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank. AP News

President Donald Trump ordered remote federal government workers back into the office, but just how many workers does that impact? About 10% of all federal civilian employees (~228,000) had fully remote roles, with nearly half of federal workers eligible for some form or remote work. Morning Brew

Netflix adds record-breaking 19 million subscribers in the 4th quarter of 2024; the now have around 302 million subscribers in total. The platform also announced it’s raising prices (the first time in 2 years) for ad-support tier to $7.99, standard tier to $17.99, and premium tier to $24.99. CNBC

The FDA approved Johnson & Johnson’s nasal spray to treat depression in people who have not had results for the oral medications available (roughly a third of the 21 million American adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder do not respond to at least two standard treatments). 1440

Instagram is reportedly offering creators cash bonuses of up to $50,000 a month if they post exclusively to Reels in an apparent effort to capitalize on TikTok’s uncertain status in the US. Morning Brew

Two Americans detained in Afghanistan were released in a prisoner exchange with the Taliban on Monday. Of the two Americans, one is 42-year-old Ryan Corbett, who has been wrongfully detained since August 2022, and the other is said to be William McKenty, a 69-year-old who was abducted by the Taliban in 2022. 1440

The Israeli military chief will resign in March, citing failure to prevent Hamas’ Oct. 7th, 2023 attack. 1440

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner were voted into 2025 class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame; Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player elected to Hall of Fame. ESPN

Novak Djokovic tops Carlos Alcaraz to reach Australian Open men’s semifinals. ESPN

Comedian Trevor Noah is tapped to host the Grammy Awards (Feb. 2) for a fifth consecutive time. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Leslie Darrington
Managing Partner, Financial Advisor

January 21st, 2025

Stock futures slightly higher this morning, interest rates slightly lower with the 10 year US treasury yield at 4.57%, oil lower at $76 and gold lower at $2,735.50. CNBC

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States at the Capital Rotunda yesterday, officially beginning his second nonconsecutive term. 1440

Trump’s inauguration is the first to feature foreign leaders in attendance, including Argentine President Javier Milei, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni. Notable tech leaders in attendance included Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, to name just a few. 1440

Trump signed a round of executive orders, which included: declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border (1 of 10 executive orders related to immigration signed yesterday), begun withdrawing the US from the Paris climate agreement (again), begun withdrawing from the World Health Organization, establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ending Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the federal government, imposing a hiring freeze across the federal government and ordering federal employees back to in-person work. Trump did not impose tariffs, but ordered broad examinations of US trade practices with other countries and stated the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico would start on February 1, 2025. Axios

Vivek Ramaswamy will run for Ohio governor and leave co-lead role on President Trump’s federal spending watchdog group, known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 1440

An arctic blast is freezing the Central and Eastern US with temperatures in the teens and below, bringing winter storms as far south as Texas. Houston, a city that rarely gets snow, is expecting up to 6 inches. The biggest problem for the city is that they have ZERO snowplows. Morning Brew

Over 18,000 Costco employees who are members of the Teamsters union could strike against the retailer if a contract agreement is not completed before the end of the month. Morning Brew

TikTok was down for a total of 12 hours (12am – 12pm CST on Sunday) before restoring the app to US customers after Trump signaled a 90 day extension before enforcing the ban (he signed an executive order giving the company a 75 day extension after he took office yesterday). The law that requires ByteDance (TikTok’s parent company) to divest is still the law, so the future of the app is uncertain at this time. Axios

The Ohio State Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff National Championship last night, beating Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 34-23. ESPN

The Chiefs beat the Texans Saturday, 23-14. They face the Bills on Sunday at 5:30pm CST in the AFC Championship game; the fourth time the teams have been matched up in a playoff game in the last 5 years. ESPN

The Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to a deal to become the Chicago Bears’ next head coach. ESPN

The “Fire-aid” benefit concert (scheduled for January 30th) expands as Oliva Rodrigo joins Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder and more at a fundraiser for Los Angeles wildfire relief. 1440

Moana 2 topped $1 billion at the global box office, the third Disney release from 2024 to achieve the milestone. Morning Brew

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Leslie Darrington
Managing Partner, Financial Advisor

January 17th, 2025 

Stock futures higher, interest rates lower, oil over $78 and gold around 2,725. CNBC

Markets closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Day. CNBC

The American Cancer Society's latest report reveals the overall cancer mortality rate in the US declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022, preventing approximately 4.5 million deaths. 1440

FDA formally OKs Zyn nicotine pouches, marking the first time it signed off on nicotine pouches. Morning Brew

Israeli cabinet delays ratifying ceasefire and hostage-release plan to today following last-minute disagreement with Hamas. 1440

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Sen. Marco Rubio's seat in US Senate; Rubio was nominated to be the US secretary of state. 1440

Average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate rises above 7% for first time since May. CNBC

Google says it won't add fact-checks to Google searches or YouTube videos. 1440

Microsoft adding artificial intelligence tools to its consumer Microsoft 365 bundle and bumping up the price (by $3) in the U.S. for the first time in 12 years ago. CNBC

Chiefs and Texans play tomorrow at 330pm at Arrowhead. ESPN

Ohio State and Notre Dame meet on Monday night in Atlanta at 640pm in the national championship game. Yahoo

LIV Golf league signs multiyear broadcasting deal with Fox Sports. ESPN

Bob Uecker, longtime baseball broadcaster, comedian, and actor known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90. 1440

Ichiro Suzuki (100% of the vote), C.C. Sabathia (93.3%), Billy Wagner (84.7%) and Carlos Beltran (80.4%) all trending to entering Hall of Fame with just over 40% of ballots publicly known. The final results announced Tuesday. Yahoo

Since congestion pricing began 2 weeks ago in NY city, there’s been 7.5% fewer vehicles in the central business district. Travel time between New York and New Jersey has been reduced between 30% and 40%. Morning Brew

Conan O’Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for Comedy. Morning Brew


The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Leslie Darrington
Managing Partner, Financial Advisor

January 16th, 2025

Stocks mixed, interest rates higher, oil around $80 and gold over $2,730. CNBC

FDA bans use of Red Dye No. 3 from nation's food supply, drinks, and ingested drugs due to potential cancer risks; 35 years ago FDA banned the artificial coloring from cosmetics. 1440

US Supreme Court weighs First Amendment constitutionality of Texas’ age-verification requirement for pornography sites. 1440

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander successfully launches, with a lunar touchdown date of March 2; NASA-led mission is part of a series of flights to deliver payloads to the moon's surface. 1440

Blue Origin launched its towering New Glenn rocket for the first time on Thursday, in a crucial milestone for Jeff Bezos space company. New Glenn reached space and ultimately making it to orbit. Blue Origin also attempted to land the rocket’s booster on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean, but the booster was lost during reentry through the atmosphere. CNBC

Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines the budget carrier of operating chronically late flights because of unrealistic scheduling. CNBC

Sales of all-electric vehicles and hybrid models reached 20% of new car and truck sales in the U.S. for the first time last year. More than 3.2 million “electrified” vehicles were sold, including 1.9 million hybrid vehicles and 1.3 million all-electric models. CNBC

Tesla offering discounts on new Cybertruck vehicles. Discounts are as high as $1,600. CNBC
Short-seller Hindenburg Research to shut down. CNBC

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh will have a cardiac ablation this offseason and hip replacement surgery. ESPN

Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz all won the national championship in their third year as Notre Dame's head coach. Marcus Freeman is in his 3rd year. Yahoo

NCAA approves payment for women's basketball teams who compete in March Madness; $15M will be distributed among tourney teams and will expand to $25M by 2028. ESPN

Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, and Michael Vick headline 2025 College Football Hall of Fame. class

Scott O’Neil named chief operating officer of LIV Golf and replaces golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman. ESPN

23% of MBAs from Harvard were unemployed three months later—up from 20% the year before and 10% in 2022. Wharton and Stanford grads also had worse job placement success “than any other in recent memory.” WSJ

“Conclave" leads all films with 12 nominations at the 2025 British Academy Film Awards. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

January 15th, 2025

Stock futures higher, interest rates little changed, oil around 69.5 and gold over $2,700. CNBC

Franklin Fire near Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, burns over 2,800 acres, places 12,500 people under evacuation orders. 1440

Chipotle and Cava are raising prices in early 2025, with Chipotle announcing a 2% hike and Cava hinting at less than 3%. Chartr

A Federal appeals court rejected legal efforts to reverse the ban on TikTok, which means that, unless ByteDance sells off the app, it could be banned in the US on January 19th. Chartr

DoorDash is partnering with a wedding dress retailer to offer same-day delivery services for a “white once in a lifetime gown” in less than 60 minutes. Chartr

GM will stop funding its Cruise robotaxi project, citing competition, costs, and time required to scale the business. CNBC

Amazon launched its Amazon Autos service, empowering online shoppers in 48 US cities to buy exclusively Hyundai vehicles from participating dealers. Morning Brew

Federal judge temporarily halts Kroger's proposed acquisition of rival Albertsons pending FTC proceedings. CNBC

Walgreens higher on reports of potential sale to private equity firm Sycamore Partners. CNBC

Time magazine taps Caitlin Clark as its 2024 Athlete of the Year. 1440

A.J. Dybantsa, the top college basketball recruit in the Class of 2025, has committed to BYU. His rumored NIL package: $7 million. Yahoo

Joe Burrow's house was broken into while he was playing on "Monday Night Football." Yahoo

Josh Allen had the most fantasy points by a QB in history for a single game Sunday. He had 3 passing TDs and 3 rushing TDs…….and his team lost. Yahoo

Chris Paul passed Jason Kidd for second on the NBA's all-time assist leaderboard. Only John Stockton has more. Yahoo

Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas," which debuted in 1994, tops Billboard Hot 100. 1440

Fans traveled an average distance of 338 miles to see a Taylor Swift show,, and in the US spent $1,300 on average for tickets, outfits, and more. Merch sales during the tour totaled 440 million. US Travel Association

The Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, which had been stolen from a museum in 2005, sold for a record $28 million at auction. They were expected to sell for $3 million. Morning Brew

The share of Americans scoring at the lowest level in literacy rose to 28% from 19% in 2017. And 34% scored at the lowest numeracy (math) level, compared to 29% six years prior. Morning Brew

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

January 14th, 2025

Stock futures higher after a light inflation report. Interest rates lower, oil around $78 and gold around $2,680. CNBC

The producer price index rose just 0.2% on the month, less than the 0.4% increase in November and below consensus estimate for 0.4%. CNBC

Country music star Carrie Underwood tapped to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. 1440

Biden administration proposes rules on exports for advanced AI computer chips; China, Iran, and Russia will face heavy restrictions. 1440

Israel and Hamas reportedly nearing deal for ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages following a breakthrough in Qatar-led negotiations. 1440

After China grew its trade by 5% last year, the country’s trade surplus hit a record of almost $1 trillion, more than doubling from 2019. Morning Brew

The Chinese government is considering a plan for Elon Musk to acquire TikTok’s U.S. business. Bloomberg

LA firefighters bracing for intense winds. Hurricane-force winds of 75 mph were possible Tuesday, with 50-70 mph gusts expected through Wednesday. CNBC

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’s space company, nixed the launch of its new massive New Glenn rocket yesterday due to technical problems . CNBC

Johnson & Johnson to acquire psychiatric drug developer Intra-Cellular Therapies. CNBC

Southwest Airlines pausing corporate hiring and promotions, suspending most of its summer internships and employee team-building events in order to cut costs and improve margins. CNBC

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes welcomed a baby girl over the weekend and named her Golden Raye. She joins older siblings Sterling and Bronze. Yahoo

Mike McCarthy out as Cowboys coach. Deion Sanders reportedly spoke with Jerry Jones on Monday. Yahoo

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was seen reading the book Inner Excellence on the sidelines Sunday. By yesterday morning, Inner Excellence, shot up to No. 1 on the Amazon bestsellers list. 1440

55-year-old Texas man arrested for allegedly sending threats and sexually explicit messages to Caitlin Clark. Yahoo

NBC’s “Today” debuts on this day in 1952. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

January13th, 2025

Stock futures lower, oil near $78, interest rates flat, and gold around $2,690. CNBC

Santa Ana winds bring more danger to Southern California. The strong, dry winds returned and remain will be high until Wednesday. Morning Brew

Today marks the opening of India's Maha Kumbh Mela festival. Around 400 million visitors will participate in the pilgrimage over the next six weeks, as officials have set up a temporary 10,000-acre city, including 150,000 tents, 3,000 kitchens, and 99 parking lots. The Hindu pilgrimage occurs once every three years at a rotation of four traditional river sites. 1440

A pair of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured by Ukrainian forces, and marks the first time North Korean forces have been taken alive. 1440

Special counsel Jack Smith resigns from the Department of Justice. 1440

Senate confirmation hearings for Trump nominees begin this week. 1440

20.4% of office spaces in the 50 largest metro areas in the US were empty in the fourth quarter of last year, a new high. Bloomberg

Blue Origin attempts delays first full launch of New Glenn rocket due to vehicle issues. 1440

Walmart has recalled 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth, which it says was sold at 242 stores in nine states. CNBC

Chiefs to play Houston Texans at Arrowhead on Saturday at 330pm. ESPN

Former Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls in New England, has been hired as Patriots coach. Yahoo

The Commanders win in Tampa as field goal attempt hits upright and goes through. This is Washington's first playoff win since Jan. 7, 2006. Yahoo

Ohio State will take on Notre Dame in national championship Jan. 20 in Atlanta. The average ticket price was $4,088 as of Sunday. Yahoo

Tiger Woods will make his debut in his TGL indoor golf league on Tuesday. ESPN

The highly anticipated 2nd season of the AppleTV+ hit Severance is out on Friday, three years after its debut season. Morning Brew


The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor


January 10th, 2025 

Stock futures sharply lower after a strong employment number. Interest rates higher w 10 year over 4.75%, oil over $77 and gold over $2,685. CNBC

Nonfarm payrolls surged by 256,000 for the month, up from 212,000 in November and above the 155,000 forecast. Unemployment rate 4.1%. CNBC

Investors lending money to the UK government for 30 years can now earn as much as 5.35% a year — a record-high yield not seen since 1998. Chartr

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments today in a case that could determine TikTok's fate in the US. 1440

A new rule from Biden administration could see as much as $49 billion in medical debt wiped from the credit reports of 15 million Americans. Chartr

NY estimates that the new $9 toll will result in “at least 80,000 fewer vehicles” entering every day, about 11% of the total traffic that enters central Manhattan daily. Chartr

Ford revealed a special edition of its $325,000 Mustang GTD called “Spirit of America.” and features a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine that produces 815 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. CNBC
JPMorgan Chase planning to mandate that all its staffers return to the office for a full five-day workweek. Bloomberg

Delta will link its lucrative SkyMiles loyalty program to Uber this spring, ending its eight-year partnership with ride-hailing rival Lyft. CNBC

Panera Bread's CEO is stepping down after less than two years on the job. Axios

Hasbro has redesigned the Monopoly game board and introduced new "expansion packs" tied to the Free Parking and the "Go to Jail". Axios

eBay higher as Meta said it will allow some listings to show up on Facebook Marketplace. The rollout will begin with a test in Germany, France and the United States. CNBC

JCPenny merges with Sparc Group, owner of brands including Aéropostale and Brooks Brothers CNBC
Notre Dame has a late interception and kicks a field goal as time expired to take a place in the college football championship. ESPN

NBA postpones LA Lakers-Charlotte Hornets game due to wildfires; Lakers head coach JJ Redick loses home in fire. ESPN

The NFL has moved Monday's wild-card playoff game between the Vikings and LA Rams to Arizona. ESPN

"Wicked" hauls in $70M in its first week of video-on-demand sales, a record for a Universal release. 1440

A 608lb bluefin tuna sold for $1.3 million at a Tokyo auction, making it the second most expensive fish on record. Chartr

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

January 8th, 2025

Stock futures flat after a weaker than expected jobs report. Interest rates higher w 10 year yield over 4.7%, oil over $74.4 and gold over $2,650. CNBC

Stock markets will be closed tomorrow to honor former President Jimmy Carter. CNBC

Companies added a seasonally adjusted 122,000 jobs for the month, down from 146,000 additions in November and less than the Dow Jones consensus forecast for 136,000. Pay grew at 4.6%. CNBC

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased to 6.99% from 6.97%, the highest rate since July 2024. CNBC

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Shigatse region of Tibet yesterday, causing widespread damage and claiming at least 126 lives. 1440

Arizona receives approval to build 600-megawatt utility-scale solar power plant; the facility will power an estimated 180,000 homes. 1440

Donald Trump announces $20B investment from Dubai billionaire to build new data centers in the US. 1440

Two fast-moving brush fires erupt in Los Angeles and has grown to nearly 3,000 acres. 1440

Online spending increased 8.7% in November and December from the same period last year. The two biggest category changes were groceries, which jumped nearly 13%, and cosmetics, which saw a 12.2% rise. CNBC

Meta announced broad changes to the social media company's content moderation policies, including ending fact-checking program and removing restrictions on sensitive political content. 1440

Nvidia unveils $3K AI-powered desktop for researchers and students; system allows users to run many AI models locally instead of relying on cloud computing. CNBC

Getty Images to acquire rival Shutterstock. CNBC

No. 8 Florida hammered No. 1 Tennessee 73-43 to hand the Vols their first loss in men’s basketball. ESPN

North Dakota State tops Montana State to win a record 10th FCS football national championship. ESPN

TV ratings have soared for bowl games. 21 of the 30 non-CFP bowls saw YoY viewership increases, most by 20% or more. Yahoo

Las Vegas Raiders fire head coach Antonio Pierce. ESPN

Cleveland (31-4) and OKC (30-5) play tonight and will have a combined winning percentage of. 871. For the first time ever, a team riding a 15-game win streak (Thunder) will play a team riding a 10-game win streak (Cavs). Yahoo

Elvis Presley born 90 years ago today. He died in 1977. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

January 7th, 2025

Stock futures higher, interest rates higher w 10 year yield over 4.6%, oil over $74 and gold over $2,630. CNBC

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would resign from office. 1440

The first congestion pricing plan in the US went into effect, with drivers heading into a large swath of Manhattan paying a $9 fee during peak hours. 1440

Ukraine launches offensive in the Russian region of Kursk; Ukraine captured significant chunks of the Russian territory. 1440

Disney to combine its Hulu+ Live TV service with FuboTV, forming North America's second-largest live TV streamer. CNBC

Jacksonville Jaquars fired coach Doug Pederson, but retained GM Trent Baalke. NE Patriots fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season. ESPN

The Chiefs are seeking their third straight Super Bowl after earning the No. 1 seed for the fourth time in seven seasons. Yahoo

Jayden Daniels became the third rookie QB to win 12 games; Brock Bowers (112 catches) and Malik Nabers (109) both broke the previous record for receptions by a rookie. Yahoo

The Titans (3-14) will have the top draft choice in NFL. The Browns, Giants, Patriots and Jaguars round out of the top five. Yahoo

Hideki Matsuyama had 35 holes at birdie or better to finish at 35-under par in Hawaii, both PGA Tour records. ESPN

With nine goals in his last six games, Alex Ovechkin is now 23 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894. Yahoo

Victor Wembanyama had more points in his first 100 NBA games than LeBron James, more threes than Steph Curry, more rebounds than Anthony Davis and more blocks than Shaquille O'Neal. Yahoo

Luke Littler is most famous 17-year-old in Britain after he won the darts world championship. He knocked off three-time champ Michael van Gerwen, and took home a $620,000 check. Yahoo

American surfer Alessandro Slebir rode a wave in Half Moon Bay, California, that was estimated to be 108 feet tall, which would be a world record. Yahoo

Auburn University student Abbie Stockard crowned Miss America 2025. 1440

2025 Golden Globes ceremony brings in 10.1 million viewers, a 7% increase over 2024. 1440

The average pay of the 60 women in the top two pickleball leagues was $260,000 in 2024. Yahoo

Around 100,000 people die from snake bites each year worldwide. 1440

NFL star Lamar Jackson born turns 28 today. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

January 3rd, 2025

Stock futures higher, interest rates lower, oil over $73 and gold over $2,650. CNBC

The 119th Congress convenes today, with US House to vote on a speaker; current speaker Rep. Mike Johnson. 1440

President Biden officially blocked the takeover of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel citing national security. CNBC

Tesla has first-ever annual drop in delivery numbers; Tesla delivered more than 1.7 million electric vehicles in 2024, down from more than 1.8 million in 2023. CNBC

Rolex hiked prices on several of its watches this year as the cost of gold continues to surge. Morning Brew

Morgan Stanley quit the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, joining Citigroup and Bank of America in ditching the climate group meant to help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Morning Brew

Notre Dame tops Georgia to advance to College Football Playoff semifinals against Penn St. ESPN

Chiefs have five Pro Bowlers: Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith. Patrick Mahomes left off for first time since he was a starter. ESPN

Wayne Osmond, original member of the Osmond Brothers and sibling to Donny and Marie Osmond, dies at age 73. 1440

Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather" is Spotify's most-streamed song of 2024. 1440

Volcanic activity under the Yellowstone caldera is shifting; one of the world's biggest supervolcanoes, Yellowstone has experienced three massive eruptions over the past 2 million years. 1440

Winter storm to bring snowfall and ice from Central Plains to mid-Atlantic regions this weekend; between 6 and 12 inches of snow expected. 1440

In December, nearly 900 passengers and crew members across 5 outbreaks on cruise ships were afflicted with norovirus. CDC reported 91 norovirus cases during the week of Dec. 5, the highest number over that period in several years. 1440

Apple is incorporated on this day in 1977. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Leslie Darrington
Managing Partner, Financial Advisor

January 2nd, 2025

Stock futures higher, interest rates lower, oil around $72.5 and gold over $2,630. CNBC

In 2024, Nasdaq rises almost 29%, followed by S&P500 up 23% and the Dow up 13%. CNBC

Sp500 up over 20% two years in a row for first time since 1998-99. Bilello

In 2024, Palantir, Vistra and Nvidia the top performers in SP500. Walgreen, Intel and Moderna were the worst performing. Billelo

In 2024, Cocoa was up over 170%, coffee up over 70% and Natural Gas up around 45%. Soybeans were down around 22%, cotton down 16% and wheat down 12%. Bilello

Active US home listings in November were up 12% year over year, because houses are staying on the market longer. More than half of the homes listed in November had been up for sale for at least 60 days, the highest share for any November in five years. Redfin

Gas exports from Russia to Europe via Ukrainian pipelines end, as Ukraine declines to renew transit deal amid ongoing war. 1440

Jimmy Carter to lie in state in the US Capitol next Thursday; flags to be held at half-staff for 30 days. 1440

US House of Representatives to vote for speaker tomorrow; current speaker Mike Johnson can afford only one no vote from GOP caucus. 1440

20 states to increase minimum wage and Florida's ban on social media for children under 14 start today. 1440

Apple is giving customers 500 Chinese yuan ($68.50) off of the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max and 400 yuan off the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus. CNBC

Shipments of Apple smartphones fell 6% year over year in China during the third quarter while shipments of Huawei devices jumped 24% year over year. CNBC

Twenty-six restaurant companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024. CNBC

The Sugar Bowl, featuring Notre Dame and Georgia will be played this afternoon at 3 pm CT. ESPN

Penn State to play the winner of today’s Sugar Bowl. Ohio State to face Texas in the other football semifinal. ESPN

Chiefs at Denver at 325pm on Sunday. Expect many starters to rest. Broncos need win to get in playoffs. ESPN

"Squid Game" season 2 hauls in 68 million views in its first four days, a Netflix record-high for a series opening weekend. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

December 31st, 2024

Stock futures higher, interest rates flat, oil over $71 and gold over $2,610. CNBC

The NY Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed January 9 for a day of mourning for Jimmy Carter. CNBC

A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico with more than 1.2 million out of 1.47 million clients were without power. CNBC

The 10th and final distribution from a fund for victims of Bernie Madoff’s ponzi scheme. The last disbursement of more than $131 million, is being sent to more than 23,000 victims worldwide. That tally is nearly 94% of the estimated total losses from the scam. CNBC

New York’s congestion pricing law is set to begin on Jan. 5th. Cars would pay a peak fee of $9 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. CNBC

Natural gas hit a 2 year high yesterday. Barchart

US credit card defaults hit $46 billion in the first 9 months of 2024 which is a 50% increase over the last year. Kobeissi

Chinese state-sponsored hackers broke into the U.S. Treasury Department earlier this month and stole documents from its workstations. Reuters

42% of 12th graders reported alcohol consumption, down from 75% in 1997. Among 10th graders, consumption fell from 65% to 26%. Axios

Marijuana consumption levels are the lowest they have been in the past three decades: 26% for 12th graders and 16% for 10th graders. Axios

Nicotine vaping for 12th-graders was 21%, compared to 35% in 2020 and 19% in 2017. Axios

NY Jets are expected to interview former Jets coach Rex Ryan and Ron Rivera. ESPN

Six former Florida St basketball players sued coach Leonard Hamilton, alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in NIL compensation. ESPN

12 years ago today, the Chiefs fired Romeo Crennel as head coach. That was the Chiefs last losing season. ESPN

LeBron James turned 40 and Tiger Woods turned 49 yesterday. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor


December 30th, 2024

Stock futures down sharply, interest rates lower, oil around $71 and gold around $2,615. CNBC

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away yesterday. Carter was the only US president to live to 100 years old. 1440

At least 179 people were killed yesterday morning when a commercial airliner crashed at South Korea's Muan airport. 1440

Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to pause upcoming Jan. 19 deadline requiring TikTok be divested or face a US ban; court to hear case Jan. 10th. 1440

Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin receives license for a test launch of its New Glenn heavy-lift launch vehicle. 1440

In the last 10 years, the Nasdaq is up over 430%, the sp500 is up over 240% and the China large cap stocks are down around 4%. Billelo

The spread between China and US 10 year bonds is around 294 basis points…….the largest ever. Kobeissi
China’s crude oil imports declined by 3.4% in the first 10 months of 2024. Kobeissi

US money supply grew by 3.7% over the last year which is the most since 2022. Billelo

The average price of a used Tesla hit a record low of around $30,500 and down over 55% since July 2022. Billelo

Eagles Saquon Barkley became just the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. ESPN

Miami's Cam Ward breaks all-time NCAA Division 1 record for most career TD passes with 156. ESPN

Greg Gumbel, a veteran of CBS Sports who spent more than 50 years in sports broadcasting, has died of cancer at the age of 78. ESPN

Homelessness in the US reached the highest level since the federal government began keeping records. Nearly 772,000 people experienced homelessness, up 18% from 2023. 1440

43% of US adults view themselves as overweight. 1440

Denzel Washington turned 70 on Saturday. 1440


The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor




December 27th, 2024     

Stock futures lower, interest rates higher with the 10 year yield near 4.6%, oil over $70 and gold over $2635. CNBC

Azerbaijan opened a criminal investigation after a passenger jet crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people on board. Analysts suggest a missile from Russia’s air defense system likely struck the aircraft. 1440

Israel strikes multiple targets in Yemen, including the country's international airport; attacks come after Houthi militants struck a Tel Aviv playground last week. 1440

The bald eagle has been formally recognized as the official US national bird. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has been featured on the US Great Seal since 1782 and is the only eagle indigenous to North America. 1440

US holiday retail sales from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24 rose 3.8% year-over-year, up from 3.1% last year. Mastercard

More than 90% of 401ks offer a Roth option, but only 21% take advantage. CNBC

58% of Americans aged 65 and older have less than $100,000 in their 401k. Unusual Whales

The average number of shoplifting incidents increased by 93% in 2023 and losses have increased 90%. National Retail Federation

The median new home sales price dropped by $23,000 in November to around $402,000, the lowest since February 2022. Kobeissi

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and South Korean retailer E-mart to form online shopping joint venture in 2025. CNBC

About 65 million combined viewers watched NFL games on Netflix on Christmas Day to set streaming records. Viewership spiked with the Beyonce performance at halftime with more than 27 million viewers. Nielsen

Kansas State rallies late to be Rutgers in the Rate Bowl. ESPN

The Steelers have lost 3 games in a row in December in 4 of the last 6 years. ESPN

"Wicked" set to be released for rent or purchase on streaming platforms Dec. 31st. 1440

UK patient successfully receives country's first double lung transplant using "lung in a box" device. 1440


The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor


December 26th, 2024

Stock futures lower, interest rates higher w 10 year over 4.6%, oil over $70 and gold over $2,625. CNBC

The top 10 market cap stocks now account for nearly 40% of sp500 index, an all-time high. Barchart

Federal food regulators raised their alarm for recalled eggs sold from Costco over possible salmonella exposure, reclassifying the targeted product to their highest risk level. CNBC

A group of banks and business groups are suing the Federal Reserve over the annual bank stress tests, saying the current process falls short of its goals. CNBC

A Starbucks barista strike is expanding to some 5,000 workers at more than 300 stores in 45 states. CNBC

Nordstrom announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El Puerto de Liverpool. CNBC

Berkshire Hathaway has 30% of its total assets in cash which is the highest allocation to cash in 35 years. Barchart

Egg prices are up over 97% from a year ago. Fortune

US existing home sales are set to close at 4.04 Million making it the worst year since 1995. Kobeissi

The median age of first time home buyers in US hit 38 in 2024, an all time high. In 2014, it was 31. National Association of Realtors

20% of those 65 and older in the US are working, nearly double the number of 35 years ago. Fortune

80% of IRS audits were on filers making less than $1 Million. WSJ

Today starts the busiest month for sending items back or called “Returnuary.” Returns are expected to rise to 17% of all merchandise sales in 2024, reaching $890 billion. CNBC

Chiefs win 3rd game in 11 days and secure a bye in first round of playoffs. The 19-point margin of victory over the Steelers was the largest of the season. Chiefs finish season vs Denver and expect many starters to be rested. ESPN

With his touchdown grab against the Steelers, Travis Kelce broke a tie with Tony Gonzalez. Kelce's 77 receiving scores are now the most by a Kansas City player ever. ESPN

Lamar Jackson surpassed Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history. Jackson now has 6,110 career rushing yards. ESPN

Phoenix Suns owner announced hot dogs, water, sodas and chips will all be priced at $2. Pompliano

The college playoff game of Penn St vs SMU drew 6.4 million viewers. At the same time, the Chiefs/Texans NFL game drew 15.5 million. ESPN


The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.”

Charles L Schorgl, Jr.
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor

December 23rd, 2024

Stock futures lower, interest rates higher, oil around $69 and gold over $2,615. CNBC

The Santa Claus rally starts tomorrow and covers the final five trading days of the year and the first two in January. Since 1969, the S&P 500 has added 1.3% in that stretch, on average. CNBC

Donald Trump suggests the US may retake control of the Panama Canal if the country does not reduce tariffs. 1440

Joe Biden is commuting the death sentences of 37 inmates, leaving only three people on death row. The commuted sentences will be reclassified to life sentences without the possibility of parole. CNBC

US Navy accidentally shoots down its own fighter jet over the Red Sea; two pilots safely eject 1440

FDA has approved obesity medication Zepbound to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea for obese adults. The medication is the first drug in the US approved to treat sleep apnea. 1440

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge. CNBC

Federal jury clears chipmaker Qualcomm to keep selling Nuvia-designed chips; case, brought by rival chipmaker Arm. CNBC

Xerox will buy Chinese-owned printer and printing software maker Lexmark International. CNBC

Chiefs win again to go to 14-1 and Mahomes was very mobile despite an injured ankle. Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas Day at noon. ESPN

Baseball legend Rickey Henderson died Friday at age 65. Known as the "Man of Steal,”, he holds the all-time stolen base record with 1,406 and runs scored with 2,295. ESPN

Team Langer beat Team Woods (Tiger and Charlie) to win the parent child. During the round, Charlie had his first hole in one………7 iron from 175 yards. ESPN

Penn State tops Louisville to win their 8th NCAA women's volleyball national title. ESPN

First round of College Football playoffs not competitive as all home teams dominate. ESPN

Oleksandr Usyk wins rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision to retain boxing's heavyweight titles. ESPN

Netflix secures exclusive US broadcasting rights to 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. 1440

NASA's Parker Solar Probe set to get within 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface tomorrow, the closest a human-made object has ever reached; heat shields to reach temperatures of 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. 1440

The report herein is not a complete analysis of every material fact in respect to any company, industry or security. The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. Any market prices are only indications of market values and are subject to change. The information contained herein is based on technical and/or fundamental market analysis and may be based on data obtained from recognizable statistical services, issuer reports or communications or other sources believed to be reliable. However, such information has not been verified by us, and we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.


Charles L Schorgl, Jr. 
Managing Partner - Financial Advisor