Investments

(Trade) War… Good God, Y’all!

Jack Duval

(Trade) war, ain't nothing but a heartbreak. - Edwin Starr

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Edwin Starr knew everything you need to know about war.

On Friday I wrote about how China could devalue the Renminbi in response to President Trump's September 1 tariff threat. While few commentators were expecting this, I pointed out that it would be seen as a move of strength for fighting back against Trump, instead of a move of

weakness. It would appear that Xi is in the move-of-strength camp because China devalued the Renminbi by about 1.5 percent against the dollar Sunday night. Chart 1: Dollar/RMB Cross Source: Bloomberg Trade War Goes Hot The trade war is now officially on and hot. The two biggest kids on the block…

Investments

Trump Goes Full Baron Harkonnen – New Video

Jack Duval

Trump has entered the scorched earth phase of his presidency.

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Baron Harkonnen, no stranger to gangster moves.

After this week's events I have published a new video explaining what's going on and the market implications from here. Topics covered: The setup:Fed rate cut and accompanying comments;Trump's gangster move;Investment implications:The dollar;China;Copper;Oil;Gold;Bonds, and;Cannabis stocks. As always,

none of my comments should be considered an investment recommendation or investment advice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJo1g9g44nQ&feature=youtu.be

Entrepreneurs, Family Businesses, Interview

Bringing in Outside Investors is a Transaction and a Transition – Interview with Stacy Feiner, PsyD

Jack Duval

"The transition starts before the transaction and continues after the transaction."

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Stacy Feiner, PsyD

This is the second interview in our Entrepreneur and Family-Owned Business Interview Series. These interviews are designed to help entrepreneurs and family businesses think through the benefits, implications, and consequences of taking outside investment. As part of the project, I am interviewing private equity fund managers, middle-market investment bankers, attorneys,

accountants, and consultants that advise privately held firms. This interview is with Stacy Feiner, PsyD, a business psychologist with over 20 years experience coaching middle-market business owners through complex dynamics. Stacy has designed a system that helps grow and transition companies. In this interview, Stacy brings forth a number of…

Investments

The Brave New Investing World

Jack Duval

The changing future is very much investable, and significant returns will be available for those who position themselves for it.

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Tri-polar Europe circa 200 BC.

The Brave New Investing World paradigm is underpinned and propelled by the existence of a fading hegemon, the United States.  This does not mean the U.S. will collapse any time soon, indeed, the U.S. could continue to flourish for quite some time.  For instance, the U.K. did not sink into the sea after

the sun finally did set on the British empire, though it is a shadow of its former self. The transition from a world with a hegemon creating the conditions for globalization and integration to one of polyarchy, regionalization, and disintegration, will not be smooth.  In many ways,…

Entrepreneurs, Family Businesses, Interview

Entrepreneur and Family-Owned Business Interview Series – Jim Elgart, CPA

Jack Duval

"Accounting is about telling the story of a business in quantitative terms."

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I'm pleased to introduce our entrepreneur and family-owned business interview series. These interviews are designed to help entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses think through the benefits, implications, and consequences of taking outside investment. As part of this project, I am interviewing private equity fund managers, middle market investment bankers, attorneys, accountants,

and consultants that advise privately held firms. This first published interview is with Jim Elgart, CPA, who has over 20 years experience advising small and medium-sized businesses.  Over his career, he has served in many roles, including: CFO, founder, and investor in multiple entities.  Jim is a partner with MarthonCFO,…