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The Real Villains

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2905 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare Corporate Profits Social justice Legal system Insurance Practices
  1. The murder of a health insurance CEO sparked discussions about the harm caused by insurance companies. Many people feel upset with how these companies treat patients, especially when they deny claims.
  2. The legal system often protects powerful corporations rather than regular people. It's important to recognize that the real problems in society often come from legal actions that allow harm to happen.
  3. Big corporations make massive profits while exploiting workers and environments. This exploitation leads to suffering and poverty, showing that profit-driven systems can be very harmful.

Top Links 541 US profits have a long way to fall. Africa's new gold rush. Laos' fx reserves running low & the crisis in the Sahel.

Chartbook • 343 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
💰 Finance Corporate Profits Economic Trends Global Markets Resource Management Financial Crises
  1. US corporate profits are expected to decline significantly in the future. This could impact the economy and stock markets.
  2. Africa is experiencing a new wave of interest in gold mining. This could bring economic growth to the region.
  3. Laos is facing a shortage of foreign exchange reserves, which may lead to a financial crisis. Additionally, the Sahel region is experiencing ongoing challenges and instability.

Telltale Signs of a Recession

The Informationist • 1356 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
💰 Finance Corporate Profits
  1. A recession is a period of economic decline lasting at least six months, indicated by decreasing GDP, rising unemployment, and reduced spending.
  2. The inversion of the US Treasury yield curve is a reliable leading indicator of a coming recession, happening 6 to 18 months before the actual onset.
  3. Divergence between GDP and GDI, along with falling corporate profits, can signal economic contraction, with 93% of CEOs preparing for a recession in 2023.

How SP culture produces financial crisis

America in Crisis • 59 implied HN points • 01 Jul 24
💰 Finance Financial Crisis Economic Growth Corporate Profits Capitalism Taxation
  1. Financial crisis can stem from a shift in profit usage from investment to financial market growth, impacting economic growth.
  2. SP culture, focusing on shareholder returns through stock buybacks and dividends, can lead to financial instability and economic downturns.
  3. Minsky's financial instability hypothesis outlines how capitalist economies can transition from safe to risky financial structures, culminating in financial crises.
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Corporate profits were biggest driver of inflation in Europe, IMF admits

Geopolitical Economy Report • 538 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
💰 Finance Inflation Corporate Profits Central Banks Monetary Policy
  1. Corporate profits have been a major driver of inflation in Europe since 2021, with companies increasing prices more than the rising costs of imported energy.
  2. The IMF suggests that companies may need to reduce profit margins to help keep inflation in line with targets set by the European Central Bank.
  3. The study challenges the traditional view that inflation is solely caused by demand-pull factors, highlighting how excessive profit increases by corporations can also drive inflation.

CVS/Aetna's $9 billion in profits paid for a lavish party and stock buybacks. Not patients' medical claims.

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 239 implied HN points • 10 Aug 22
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare access Corporate Profits Patient Advocacy Medical Debt Insurance Industry
  1. CVS/Aetna made $9 billion in profits, which they used for parties and buying back stocks, not helping patients with their medical costs.
  2. Many patients are struggling with high out-of-pocket medical expenses, leading them to seek help through crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe.
  3. Executives at CVS/Aetna are making huge salaries, while the company is spending less on actual patient care, raising concerns about corporate priorities in healthcare.

Hunger In America

crimeandpunishment • 58 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economy Corporate Profits Poverty
  1. Over 25% of American adults are food insecure due to high inflation and the end of pandemic benefits.
  2. The increase in dollar stores has led to negative impacts on locally owned stores and products.
  3. Food prices have surged, and corporate profits are soaring while millions of Americans, including children, face food insecurity.