Brad McMillan provides his May 2025 Market Thoughts here, and the recap is helpful. Earnings continue to be positive for most reporting companies.
Tariff talk continues to dominate, but there is other good news. April hiring numbers remained strong, a bit lower than March, but still better than expected. The unemployment rate is unchanged.
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Summer is almost here, but if you are stuck at work and dreaming of the beach, here are some live St. Augustine web cams you can pull up and enjoy a portal to the coast!
We accompanied youth from our church on a visit to the UF Honey Bee Research Center and it was fascinating. We enjoyed fresh-from-the-hive honey. You may not know that honey never spoils: Honey's low water content and high acidity create an environment unsuitable for bacteria and fungi, allowing it to remain edible for thousands of years.
We are enjoying Ludwig, a Britbox police show about a puzzle setter who impersonates his missing twin brother, a police inspector.
May 7 marks the conclave for the selection of a new pope. We learned that they build a raised floor in the Sistine Chapel to protect the floor and provide a level surface for the tables and chairs. It is a longstanding tradition.
Rattlesnake venom varies depending on the prey available to the reptiles. This is true, even for the same species. It’s an interesting example of how habitat can lead to rapid adaptation.
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