Tariffs, Private Sector Jobs, Interest Rates, Gold and the US Dollar

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

BREAKING NEWS!

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  • 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum went into effect today. To celebrate, President Trump hopped on Truth Social to put China’s President Xi on blast ahead of an expected call between the two heads of state. And, Temu lost 58% of its daily users thanks to tariffs.
  • The president also pushed Jerome Powell to “LOWER THE RATE” following terrible private sector job numbers. Stocks are seemingly immune to tough trade talk and interest rate rants at this point, but bond yields sank on fears of slower economic growth.
  • The US dollar slipped, propelling gold higher as investors sought safety.

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PROXY VOTE: Defined

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™


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What is in a proxy statement? 

A proxy statement tells you a lot about a company’s management and board of directors, providing details about compensation, large shareholders, and the accounting firm that audits the company books. It also includes information about shareholder resolutions and the board’s responses to those proposals.

Each publicly traded company files a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) every year, and it’s used by shareholders to help cast votes on their proxy ballots. The board may provide recommendations to vote for or against a proposal, but investors should do their best to collect the facts and make a decision on their own.

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What is in a proxy Vote? 

According to Motley Fool, about once every year, for most companies, you will have the right to vote your shares on a variety of topics related to the companies you own in your portfolio. These are called proxy votes. Regular individual shareholders generally receive one vote per share owned. Some companies have multiple classes of shares, and management and other insiders will have a higher level of voting power (for example, 10 votes per share).

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Every year, you will receive a proxy statement in the mail or electronically. This document gives you insight into a variety of important issues to consider and vote on using your proxy ballot.

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QUISHING: Scams Defined

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

QR Code Cyber Security Scams

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What is quishing?

Quishing, or QR phishing, is a cybersecurity threat in which attackers use QR codes to redirect victims to malicious websites or prompt them to download harmful content. The goal of this attack is to steal sensitive information, such as passwords, financial data, or personally identifiable information (PII), and use that information for other purposes, such as identity theft, financial fraud, or ransomware.

This type of phishing often bypasses conventional defenses like secure email gateways. Notably, QR codes in emails are perceived by many secure email gateways as meaningless images, making the users vulnerable to specific forms of phishing attacks. QR codes can also be presented to intended victims in a number of other ways.

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What are QR codes?

QR codes, or Quick Response codes, are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned easily with a camera or a code reader application. The main component of a QR code is data storage. QR codes have the capability to store significant amounts of information including URLs, product details, or contact information. Scanning technology allows smartphone cameras or code readers to easily and quickly access the website to which the URL points.

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How does quishing work?

In a quishing attack, the attackers create a QR code and link it to a malicious website. Typically, the attacker will embed the QR code in phishing emails, social media, printed flyers, or physical objects, and use social engineering techniques to entice the victims. For example, victims might receive an email urging them to access an encrypted voice message via a QR code for a chance to win a cash prize.

Upon using their phones to scan the QR code, victims are directed to the malicious site. The site may prompt victims to enter private information, such as login information, financial details, or personal information. In the example above, the site may request the user’s name, email, address, date of birth, or account login information.

Once this sensitive information is captured, attackers can exploit it for various malicious purposes, including identity theft, financial fraud, or ransomware.

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DAILY UPDATE: Stock Markets Rise Up

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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🟢 What’s up

  • Nvidia is back on top as the world’s most valuable company after rising 2.80%.
  • Ford climbed 2.10% after the automaker reported an impressive 16% increase in sales last month thanks to employee pricing promotions.
  • Pinterest popped 3.84% thanks to an upgrade from JPMorgan, who applauded the social media site’s recent focus on monetization efforts.
  • Signet Jewelers proved once again that diamonds are forever, rising 12.49% thanks to strong earnings last quarter.
  • Credo Technology exploded 14.80% thanks to the high-speed connectivity solutions provider crushing earnings forecasts after it tripled its sales last quarter.
  • Parsons gained 7.01% despite the defense tech company slashing its fiscal forecast due to uncertainty in the Pentagon.
  • Ferguson Enterprises rose 17.23% on the news that tariffs won’t have much of an effect on the plumbing and heating parts supplier.
  • MoonLake Immunotherapeutics soared 17.95% on a report in the Financial Times that it may be acquired by Merck.

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What’s down

  • Hims & Hers Health fell 3.59% on the news that it will acquire European digital health platform Zava.
  • Bumble tumbled 6.45% on a downgrade from JPMorgan analysts, who think the dating app is losing market share to Hinge.
  • EchoStar sank 11.31% after the telecommunications company announced it will not make an interest payment, its second missed payment amid an FCC investigation.
  • FactSet Research Systems lost 4.83% on the announcement of a new CEO.

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