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Greetings and welcome to the latest edition of the Injustice System newsletter. You’re reading Injustice System from Damon Root and Reason. Get more of Damon’s commentary on constitutional law and American history. After a short winter break, the U.S. Supreme Court returns next week to the business of hearing oral arguments. And the January docket…

HONG KONG (AP) — World shares were mostly lower and U.S. futures also declined on Thursday as the new year’s rally on Wall Street faded. In Europe, Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.3% to 10,015.45 in early trading, while the CAC 40 in Paris lost 0.2% to 8,217.55. Germany’s DAX dropped 0.1% to 25,097.16. The futures…

When you redeem your mutual funds after holding them for a period longer than 12 months, long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax is payable on them. When the redemption takes place in less than 12 months, short-term capital gains (STCG) tax is payable on it. Most investors only sell a portion of their portfolio, and these…

The Brief President Donald Trump said he wants to ban large, institutional investors from buying single-family homes, arguing corporations are pricing everyday buyers out of the housing market and forcing more families into renting. In recent years, large institutional investors have purchased scores of single-family homes nationwide, including thousands across the Tampa Bay area, to…

Optimism for AI stocks on Wall Street isn’t universal. In the mid-1990s, the proliferation of the internet kick-started a chain of events that would positively alter the long-term growth trajectory of corporate America. For three decades, investors have been waiting (often impatiently) for the next technological leap forward to take shape. The rise of artificial…

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Wednesday. U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 450 points, after hitting record highs in the previous session. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) jumped nearly 7%,…

General Administration of Customs of China – Chinese Oil SuppliersCrucially, while Venezuela may not account for a material proportion of China’s oil imports, the declaration coincided with reports of the US seizing a Russian-flagged oil tanker and a Panama-flagged tanker bound for China. US Jobs Report and Fed Rate Cut Bets The increasing geopolitical tensions…

After nearly three decades in professional wrestling, AJ Styles, 48, has addressed the rumors about his retirement by the end of 2026, opening up about his mindset during a recent appearance on The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast. While, WWE has not yet officially elaborated on the plans, Styles recently shared his thoughts. When asked…

Berkshire’s closely watched equity portfolio has a new portfolio manager with big shoes to fill. 2025 marked the end of an era for Warren Buffett’s conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.40%) (BRK.B 0.53%). As of 2026, Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire and the day-to-day activities associated with the job. New CEO Greg…

Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal! AI is eating the world—and the machines behind it are ravenous. Each ChatGPT query, each model update, each robotic breakthrough consumes massive amounts of energy. In fact, AI is already…