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July 2025 Update The problem with debt is it can be ruinous when things go wrong. Warren buffet Since the January 2025 update, the U.S. economy has remained resilient, though markets have experienced notable volatility. The S&P 500 rose roughly 6–8% in the first half of the year, climbing to an all-time high above 6,300 by mid-July. This growth was initially fueled by strong Q1… Read more: July 2025 Update

January 2025 Update A billion here, a billion there, sooner or later it adds up to real money. everett Dirksen Since the release of D/S and DEM in July 2024, several companies have been added to and removed from the S&P 500 index. Additions include Palantir Technologies (PLTR), Dell Technologies (DELL), Erie Indemnity (ERIE), Texas Pacific Land Corporation (TPL), Apollo Global Management (APO), and Workday,… Read more: January 2025 Update

Wendy’s Case Study The very nature of finance is that it cannot be profitable unless it is significantly leveraged… and as long as there is debt, there can be failure and contagion. Alan greenspan Wendy’s (WEN) has a total of 7,240 restaurants worldwide. Of these, 6,825 are franchised locations, while 415 are company-operated restaurants. So, the vast majority of restaurants operate under a license from… Read more: Wendy’s Case Study