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If you're interested in the world of whisky investing, Vintage Acquisitions offers a unique alternative: direct ownership of rare Scotch whisky casks, sourced from Scotland's most prestigious distilleries.
For 14 years, โVintage Acquisitionsโ has guided whisky enthusiasts in building portfolios from blue-chip distilleries, focusing on long-term growth and exits tailored to your goals.
Vintage Acquisitions is converting this Campbeltown, Scotland hangar into a whisky experience. You can visit, touch, and taste your investment, making this investment truly tangible.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or exploring alternative investments, Vintage Acquisitions is your key to exceptional Scotch whisky.
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๐ฐ Market Headlines
Stocks rallied yesterday after President Trump announced a one-month delay on tariffs for Canadian and Mexican auto imports.
The Dow jumped 1.1%, S&P 500 climbed 1.1%, and Nasdaq soared 1.5%.
Ford, GM, and Stellantis all saw significant gains with Stellantis shares bolting 9.2%.
Moderna pops 15% on the back of cancer vaccine optimism. A top executive said they anticipate release of its personalized cancer vaccine in 2027.
Oil prices plummeted to multi-year lows from trade war fears and supply concerns.
A White House memo revealed plans for the Department of Veterans Affairs to cut 80,000 jobs.
China warned it was ready for any type of war with the US as trade tensions escalated.
๐ท Alternative investing news
Itโs hard to ignore the markets this week and the response the American administrationโs policies are generating.
โRich people are freaking outโ and want to know what to do with their wealth if America isnโt the answer anymore.
So letโs talk about it.
What are your options if America is a bit tooโฆvolatileโฆfor your liking?
๐ Ideas, trends, and analysis
Climate change extended the allergy season and growing season by an average of 20 days through 172 US cities.
๐ง Make yourself heard
Itโs National Oreo Cookie Day!
Oreo is owned by Mondelฤz International which formed in 2012 as a spin-off from Kraft Foods.
Whatโs the best Oreo-eating strategy?
๐ฑ Fear and Greed Index
๐ Winners and losers
The Supply Chain Crisis Is Escalating โ But This Tech Startup Keeps Winning
Global supply chain chaos is intensifying. Major retailers warn of holiday shortages, and tech giants are slashing forecasts as parts dry up.
But while others scramble, one smart home innovator is thriving.
Their strategic move to manufacturing outside China has kept production running smoothly โ driving 200% year-over-year growth, even as the industry stalls.
This foresight is no accident. The same leadership team that saw the supply chain storm coming has already expanded into over 120 BestBuy locations, with talks underway to add Walmart and Home Depot.
At just $1.90 per share, this resilient tech startup offers rare stability in uncertain times. As investors flee vulnerable companies, this window is closing fast.
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Earnings
Abercrombie & Fitch issued weaker-than-expected 2025 guidance with shares dropping 9.2%.
Foot Locker reported an increase in Q4 same-store sales; shares soared 9%.
Rigetti Computing shares slumped 8.4% despite announcing a $250 million Quanta partnership.
Thor Industries beat Q4 revenue expectations, yet shares plunged 14.52%.
Veeva Systems announced Q4 profit beat estimates; shares climbed 3%.
Victoria's Secret topped Q4 estimates, but shares tumbled 5%.
Market movers
Amazon formed an agentic AI unit led by Swami Sivasubramanian to develop advanced AI-driven automation tools.
Mars sold $26 billion in bonds to fund the Kellanova acquisition.
Ford warned of assembly line shutdowns by April 2 after a one-month tariff pause.
Sesame Workshop announced significant downsizing after Max ended its distribution deal.
Starbucks CEO demanded better performance from remaining staff following recent layoffs.
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๐ Crypto
Ethereum ETFs reversed an eight-day outflow streak and uplifted the altcoin segment.
Bitcoin's recent crash triggered huge losses, marking the second-largest capitulation event this cycle.
๐ Global Perspectives
๐ต๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฑ Food prices in Gaza have doubled after Israel blocked humanitarian aid deliveries.
๐ธ๐ธ South Sudan teetered toward renewed civil war after soldiers surrounded Vice President Machar's home.
๐ฉ๐ช ๐ฆ๐ซ A German government charter flight brought 132 Afghan asylum seekers to Berlin.
๐ซ๐ท In a televised address, French President Macron warned that Russian aggression could extend past Ukraine.
๐ค What you said last time
โI believe WW3 was started a while ago. We were just too focused on funding itโ
๐ง Miscellanea
Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama, was crowned the worldโs oldest llama and spends his day comforting chronically ill children.
A Cheeto shaped like a Pokรฉmon Charizard sold for $87,840 at auction.
A Texas man posing as an NBA player rep allegedly swallowed $769,000 worth of Tiffany jewelry after robbing a store in Orlando.
Scientists trying to bring back woolly mammoths, created a woolly mouse.
๐บ What to Watch Today
Thatโs all for today. Did I miss anything? Smash the reply button to let me know.
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Cheers,
Wyatt
