Evening Reading - April 28, 2020

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And now some random stuff from the Internet...

The food supply chain is being strained by the pandemic

There is debate that some meatpacking companies may overstating the strain on the system, but it certainly seems like something to pay attention to.

Oh, good.


Take a look at this Nessie picture

This is an adorable picture.


Wear a mask, Ohio

I wear a mask, you should too. Let's all ignore these ignorant jaboofers and stay safe!


Nucor CEO calls for steel prices to bottom in second quarter

Nucor's CEO Leon Topalian told Jim Cramer that the company will continue to pay its dividend despite the collapse in the commodities markets due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The company reported better than expected earnings this morning. The company also stated that " we currently believe that market conditions will bottom in the second quarter and Nucor will return to profitability in the second half of this year," after guiding for a second quarter loss. This may be a bottom for the steel industry, and a sign of hope for the beaten down materials space.

In the interview with CNBC, Topalian went on to call for American companies to bring manufacturing back home in the wake of the global pandemic. "I think this pandemic is going to cause the American people to begin to look at the global supply overdependance on China. Not just in manufacturing and steel, but in pharma, in medical devices, in our PPE. We have got to become a nation that builds and makes things again, Jim." 


Dunkey reviews Final Fantasy 7 Remake

And proceeds to piss off a bunch of fans on Twitter.


#OperationMuteCity

Dope Mr. EAD sticker!


Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin doubts the Fed would buy stock ETFs

When asked about the possibility of the Federal Reserve buying stock ETFs Treasury Secretary Mnuchin told CNBC. "I would say that is highly unlikely." But, money printer go brrr. No?


Bernie Sanders loses Ohio Democratic Primary Election

Oh well.


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Lola is the best dog.
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