Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Key Points ConocoPhillips only needs oil in the mid-$40s to fund its capital spending plan this year. EOG Resources can generate a return of more than 100% on new wells drilled at $55 oil. Diamondback Energy can maintain its current production rate at $30 oil. Oil prices have soared this year due to the war…

honglouwawa/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash The S&P 500 finished the week at its lowest level in over seven months and is now inches away from correction territory, sitting 8.74% off its all-time high from January 27, 2026. The index posted its

Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses how employers can use cash balance retirement plans to complement their existing retirement strategy with Pentegra Retirement Services’ Bruce Harrington and Kate Blake. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Well, joining me now, Bruce Harrington and Kate Blake, both from Pentagra Retirement Services. Bruce, great to see you again. Kate,…

A retired couple takes a walk through the forest during the spring. Millions of Americans have been doing what they’ve been told to build a nest egg; saving in a 401(k), contributing regularly and hoping it will be enough to retire one day. But a major global report suggests the system itself may be falling…

When it comes to spending, Warren Buffett isn’t your average billionaire. Instead of buying anything he wants, the former Berkshire Hathaway CEO still values his dollar. In fact, his money-saving philosophies from over the years are so down-to-earth, the average person could certainly benefit. Here’s a look at four of Buffett’s rules for saving on…

Most economists are worried about the long-term impact of the Iran war, both on the stock market and the broader economy. Torsten Sløk of Apollo Global Management isn’t one of them. Sløk, the top economist at the private equity giant, has been more upbeat on the state of the US economy for months, and the…

Berkshire Hathaway founder and chairman, Warren Buffett has offered a wealth of investment advice over the years. Known for his long-term approach to stocks, sticking to fundamentals, and taking calculated but thoughtful risks, the so-called ‘Oracle of Omaha’s’ wisdom often makes the rounds online. In the investment circles, Buffett and his long-time business partner and…

Photo: VCG Recently, the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) published a report advocating the use of “leverage-based diplomacy” against China, suggesting that the EU should exploit China’s “dependence” on Europe in areas such as technology and markets to exert targeted pressure. The report even encourages the EU to initiate a trade war, claiming…

Key Points Brookfield Renewable is poised to benefit from multiple long-term tailwinds. Enterprise Products Partners offers stability and a juicy distribution. The better pick depends on your investing style. Energy is sort of like ice cream. Both come in lots of flavors. When anyone talks about the energy sector, they’re referring to a broad spectrum…

Investors might not realize it, but they’ve been witnessing history since 2019. Over the S&P 500‘s (^GSPC 1.67%) 98 years, it’s delivered annual gains of at least 16% for three consecutive years on three occasions. Two of those three occurrences are recent (2019-2021 and 2023-2025). Following in the S&P 500’s footsteps, we’ve watched the Dow…