Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) has been a godsend for investors over many decades. The company does not throw off a dividend, and the only tax implications in owning the stock are when you sell. The annual per share market… Read More ›
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What is happening to Tesla and other tech stocks?
Some tech stocks have had a recent glitch, which is shaking out the weaker investors for those who see positive horizons long-term. Tesla’s stock is down nearly 23 percent from the beginning of the year after rising over 300 percent… Read More ›
The will of Florida Keys voters may be overturned by Florida legislature
In the last general election, November 3, 2020, Key West voters voted to limit the size of cruise ships entering its three ports to 1,300 passenger ships. Bradenton State Senator Jim Boyd filed a preemption bill (SB 426), which would… Read More ›
Bottoms up on another Florida alcohol law
Florida has many laws on the books that most feel need repealing, and the one gallon limit on the size of wine containers is one of them. Yesterday, the Florida House’s HB 6073 sailed through the Regulatory Reform Committee and… Read More ›
Online sales tax measure is moving through the Florida legislature
Many Florida businesses complain about Amazon having an unfair advantage as they claim the business does not pay state sales tax, which is inaccurate. Amazon has been paying millions in state sales tax since 2014 in Florida. But that doesn’t… Read More ›
Florida legislature attempts to cap amount of THC on medical marijuana, taking decisions out of the hands of doctors and patients
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the Professions and Public Health Committee of the Florida House will hear HB 1455, a bill that would cap the amount of THC permitted in medical marijuana. The bill would take prescriptions out of the… Read More ›
McDonald’s adding plant-based burger “McPlant” in agreement with Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) has announced the establishment of a three-year global strategic agreement with McDonald’s Corporation. As part of the agreement, Beyond Meat® will be McDonald’s preferred supplier for the patty in the McPlant®, a new plant-based burger… Read More ›
Where is that “Extra Penny” Sales Tax Approved by Voters in 2016 Going?
In the 2016 general election, Palm Beach County voters approved a plan for the government to increase their sales tax by 16.7 percent, even though it was marketed by local government as a just an extra penny to the sales… Read More ›
1.1 million signatures gathered to recall California Government Newsom
Once the darling of of California, Governor Gavin Newsom has been attempting to recover from a backlash from all sides of the political map because of his locking down of the state last year in response to COVID-19. While thousands… Read More ›
U.S. House version of $1.9 trillion stimulus to be officially presented on Monday and includes $1,400 payments to Americans
At 1PM on Monday, February 22, 2021, the U.S. House will present the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hopes to have a vote in the U.S. House by the close of next week. The… Read More ›
