Trump = Winning

[chaos]

S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at records as tech rallies after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs growth

https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-and-nasdaq-set-for-higher-start-as-traders-eye-payrolls-and-iran

Beautiful!!

[AbrahamG]

I'm glad we finally had a month where jobs were added.  I'm happy my retirement is back to growing but not even half the country benefits from the stock market. 

[loco]

I'm glad we finally had a month where jobs were added.  I'm happy my retirement is back to growing but not even half the country benefits from the stock market.

Not true.  Not only half, but more than half do.

"Updated Mar 30, 2026
According to Gallup, 62% of U.S. adults, or 167 million Americans, own stock.

58% of U.S. families (about 72 million families) held stock."
https://www.fool.com/research/how-many-americans-own-stock/

[Humble Narcissist]

Not true.  Not only half, but more than half do.

"Updated Mar 30, 2026
According to Gallup, 62% of U.S. adults, or 167 million Americans, own stock.

58% of U.S. families (about 72 million families) held stock."
https://www.fool.com/research/how-many-americans-own-stock/

Most of those stock holders own very little though.

[loco]

Most of those stock holders own very little though.

What are you basing that on?  Can you provide your source?

[B_B_C]

Not true.  Not only half, but more than half do.

"Updated Mar 30, 2026
According to Gallup, 62% of U.S. adults, or 167 million Americans, own stock.

58% of U.S. families (about 72 million families) held stock."
https://www.fool.com/research/how-many-americans-own-stock/

seems a huge part of the current boom is driven by a small number of ai themed companies

[loco]

seems a huge part of the current boom is driven by a small number of ai themed companies

So what?  Market concentration is a feature of the stock market. A small basket of winners dominating the index is historically the norm, not the exception.

[B_B_C]

So what?  Market concentration is a feature of the stock market. A small basket of winners dominating the index is historically the norm, not the exception.

bubbolicious

[loco]

bubbolicious

That's a concern only for short-term "investors", day traders, speculators, and gamblers.

[B_B_C]

https://www.fb.org/market-intel/farm-bankruptcies-continued-to-climb-in-2025

Key Takeaways

    Chapter 12 bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row, reaching 315 filings in 2025. This is a 46% increase from 2024.
   
 The Midwest and Southeast filed 121 and 105 Chapter 12 cases, respectively, far outpacing any other regions. Deep crop losses across commodities common in these two regions have compounded after years of declining receipts and rising expenses.
   
Families must earn the majority of their income from farming to qualify for Chapter 12. As off-farm income becomes more important for family benefits and supporting farms during economic downturns, many family farms are not eligible for Chapter 12 bankruptcies and may have to close altogether when debt and operating expenses become too great.

[chaos]

https://www.fb.org/market-intel/farm-bankruptcies-continued-to-climb-in-2025

Key Takeaways

    Chapter 12 bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row, reaching 315 filings in 2025. This is a 46% increase from 2024.
   
 The Midwest and Southeast filed 121 and 105 Chapter 12 cases, respectively, far outpacing any other regions. Deep crop losses across commodities common in these two regions have compounded after years of declining receipts and rising expenses.
   
Families must earn the majority of their income from farming to qualify for Chapter 12. As off-farm income becomes more important for family benefits and supporting farms during economic downturns, many family farms are not eligible for Chapter 12 bankruptcies and may have to close altogether when debt and operating expenses become too great.

This is what LurkingforBOYS calls a swerve, a deflection, tv static if you will.

[LurkerNoMore]

This is what LurkingforBOYS calls a swerve, a deflection, tv static if you will.

We could just call it "doing a GAYaos" and it would be more accurate.

[LurkerNoMore]

End of the week review.

Those Never-Made-Never-Shipped Trumpy phones are back in the news.  The pre-order terms explicitly stated a deposit "does not guarantee that a Device will be produced or made available for purchase,"  The Orange Griftser ripped his cult off for over $59M.  And delivered nothing.  Perfect example of loving "the poorly educated".

Diaper Duhnold was completely humiliated after Brazilian President cancelled his press appearance with the Retardo from Mar-A-Lardo after their meeting because dumb ass TACO imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil products for convicting his corrupt friend and former president Bolsonaro. 

Bibi now instructing his lap dog that if Iran talks fail, he (the lap dog) must include strikes against Iran's entire energy structure within 24 hours.

Let's see what Monday and the new week brings.  Predictably, it will include a lot of pivoting, deflecting, whataboutism, and tv static being posted.  Which is not unexpected.

[funk51]

End of the week review.

Those Never-Made-Never-Shipped Trumpy phones are back in the news.  The pre-order terms explicitly stated a deposit "does not guarantee that a Device will be produced or made available for purchase,"  The Orange Griftser ripped his cult off for over $59M.  And delivered nothing.  Perfect example of loving "the poorly educated".

Diaper Duhnold was completely humiliated after Brazilian President cancelled his press appearance with the Retardo from Mar-A-Lardo after their meeting because dumb ass TACO imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil products for convicting his corrupt friend and former president Bolsonaro. 

Bibi now instructing his lap dog that if Iran talks fail, he (the lap dog) must include strikes against Iran's entire energy structure within 24 hours.

Let's see what Monday and the new week brings.  Predictably, it will include a lot of pivoting, deflecting, whataboutism, and tv static being posted.  Which is not unexpected.

   

     D.A.R.V.O.

[chaos]

End of the week review.

Those Never-Made-Never-Shipped Trumpy phones are back in the news.  The pre-order terms explicitly stated a deposit "does not guarantee that a Device will be produced or made available for purchase,"  The Orange Griftser ripped his cult off for over $59M.  And delivered nothing.  Perfect example of loving "the poorly educated".

Diaper Duhnold was completely humiliated after Brazilian President cancelled his press appearance with the Retardo from Mar-A-Lardo after their meeting because dumb ass TACO imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil products for convicting his corrupt friend and former president Bolsonaro. 

Bibi now instructing his lap dog that if Iran talks fail, he (the lap dog) must include strikes against Iran's entire energy structure within 24 hours.

Let's see what Monday and the new week brings.  Predictably, it will include a lot of pivoting, deflecting, whataboutism, and tv static being posted.  Which is not unexpected.

Smart move, $59million for doing nothing. It's almost as easy as being a "photographer"

[Humble Narcissist]

What are you basing that on?  Can you provide your source?

https://www.empower.com/the-currency/money/average-american-financial-portfolio

[loco]

https://www.empower.com/the-currency/money/average-american-financial-portfolio

Your article references this other article, which has the chart I screenshot below.  This doesn't support your claim that "most" of those stock holders own "very little."

https://www.nerdwallet.com/retirement/learn/the-average-retirement-savings-by-age-and-why-you-need-more

[LurkerNoMore]

Smart move, $59million for doing nothing. It's almost as easy as being a "photographer"

Certainly  more easier than being a conehead, moob infested, obese cankle collecting bitch that is making excuse for why he won't get his deposit back.

[illuminati]

Smart move, $59million for doing nothing. It's almost as easy as being a "photographer"

All that moaning & bitching by Loopy Leftists & Donald is still their President 😂🤣😂👍🏻

FFS what pathetic people & lives.

[Primemuscle]

Smart move, $59million for doing nothing. It's almost as easy as being a "photographer"

Ansel Adams was a photographer. He made a fair amount of money during his long career, but he contributed greatly.

[chaos]

All that moaning & bitching by Loopy Leftists & Donald is still their President 😂🤣😂👍🏻

FFS what pathetic people & lives.

They can't stop. They are miserable, horrible people.

[Necrosis]

They can't stop. They are miserable, horrible people.

Says the guy cheering on the billionaire who is stealing money from poor folks. I see you aren't big on morals. Imagine if Biden did that? LOLOLOL. Hypocrite!

[Humble Narcissist]

Your article references this other article, which has the chart I screenshot below.  This doesn't support your claim that "most" of those stock holders own "very little."

https://www.nerdwallet.com/retirement/learn/the-average-retirement-savings-by-age-and-why-you-need-more

You think $130,000 is a lot for retirement? $200,000?

[loco]

You think $130,000 is a lot for retirement? $200,000?

The chart shows $185,000 - $537,560 for Americans ages 55-64 and $200,000 - $609,230 for Americans ages 65-74.  That's in no way, shape, or form "very little" as you claimed.

$130,000 for Americans in their 30s isn't "very little" either.  It takes time in the market for compound interest to produce wealth.

Your original post said nothing about retirement, but the article you posted as your source does.  How much is enough for retirement depends on so many variables:  Do they also have a pension, an annuity, rental income, social security, what's their lifestyle like, what are their annual expenses, do they live in a low-cost of living area, etc., but that's not the point here.

The point is you claim "most" of those stock holders own "very little", but I'm not seeing that from your source.

[Necrosis]

The chart shows $185,000 - $537,560 for Americans ages 55-64 and $200,000 - $609,230 for Americans ages 65-74.  That's in no way, shape, or form "very little" as you claimed.

$130,000 for Americans in their 30s isn't "very little" either.  It takes time in the market for compound interest to produce wealth.

Your original post said nothing about retirement, but the article you posted as your source does.  How much is enough for retirement depends on so many variables:  Do they also have a pension, an annuity, rental income, social security, what's their lifestyle, what are their annual expenses, do they live in a low-cost of living area, etc., but that's not the point here.

The point is you claim "most" of those stock holders own "very little", but I'm not seeing that from your source.

The fact that trump claimed he thought he market would correct a possible 25% based on the war in iran and it surprised him directly contradicts your posts though. He has almost no bearing on the market, maybe short term... very short term but even that is becoming uncoupled from his actions as no one trusts him to follow through on anything. The market is very irrational right now and his actions are likely leading to a huge energy crisis if one hasn't already begun. There is an inflection point coming based on reserves that could have some major consequences.