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Clem Miller recounts his month-long journey through Eastern Canada, sharing observations about icebergs, puffins, and whales along with insights into Canadian economics and culture with relevance for investors. His adventures to Newfoundland and Labrador reveal how travel experiences can broaden investment perspective and inform financial decision-making.

• Planning for retirement should include time and energy for adventure, not just financial security
• Eastern Canada offers unique opportunities to see icebergs, puffins, and whales during May-June
• Vikings established North America's first European settlement in Newfoundland in 1100's.
• Canada shows increasing economic nationalism with emphasis on Canadian ownership
• Canadian resources (minerals, energy, lumber) present significant investment opportunities
• Well-established Canadian legal system offers strong protections for investors
• Travel experiences provide context and perspective that can improve investment decisions
• Historical connections between Canada and Europe may lead to increased economic coordination

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We explore how news media affects investment decision making and identify reliable sources of financial information in today's fragmented media landscape.

• Traditional media networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, FOX) prioritize sensationalism and local stories over global context
• Bloomberg and Reuters provide better global perspectives on how various markets interconnect
• News media has shifted from educating viewers to entertaining them for ratings
• Corporate ownership of media creates conflicts of interest with government oversight
• Seeking Alpha offers valuable investment data and subscriber articles without political bias
• Wall Street Journal delivers quality factual reporting alongside opinion sections
• Social media and TikTok spread misleading investment information, particularly about cryptocurrency
• AI-generated content presents growing concerns for verifying authenticity of news
• Geographic divides in media consumption reinforce regional biases
• Verifying sources and being selective about information consumption is essential

Take a few minutes to evaluate your news sources and focus on channels providing accurate, global perspectives that can truly inform your investment decisions.

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The complex dynamics of the Israel-Iran conflict have broad implications for global stability and investment strategies as Israel conducts preemptive strikes against Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program.

• Israel claims Iran is developing nuclear weapons despite Iran's insistence that its nuclear program is for civilian use
• Iran's enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade levels contradicts their civilian energy claims
• Religious divisions between Shia groups (Hezbollah, Iranian government) and Sunni entities (Hamas, Gulf states) complicate regional dynamics
• Global powers like China and Russia maintain loose alliances with Iran while avoiding direct military confrontation
• Probability of US providing bunker-busting bombs to Israel estimated at 60%
• Iranian retaliation could involve cyber attacks rather than conventional military responses
• Investors should consider reducing exposure to transportation and automotive sectors if oil prices rise
• Defensive portfolio positioning with lower beta stocks, reasonable valuations, and gold allocation recommended
• Turning off sensationalist news helps maintain investment discipline in uncertain times
• Focus on quality and value investments for long-term success despite geopolitical tensions

Join us next time as we discuss Canada as a resource to the north and examine the role of news media in shaping public perception.

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