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What About The Non-Superstar Companies That Account For 85% Of US Jobs (www.zerohedge.com)

Economy S&P 500 US Jobs Market Generative AI Corporate Profits Web 2.0

Dhaval Joshi of BCA Research discusses the disparity between the stellar performance of S&P 500 ‘superstars’ and the wider corporate America, emphasizing the importance of non-superstar companies that account for 85% of US jobs. While the US stock market shows a significant valuation premium based on the potential of generative AI, the adaptation by Web 2.0 companies to this new technology is uncertain. The analysis suggests a structural shift in the economy, underscoring the potential risks in overvaluing the US stock market relative to non-US markets, particularly Europe.
Main Points
- Performance DiscrepancyThe stark performance contrast between the S&P 500 'superstars' and the vast majority of US companies emphasizes a discrepancy in economic indicators.
- Structural Issues in the EconomyThe declining share of proprietors' income and the underperformance of non-superstar companies provide a deeper insight into the structural issues within the US economy.
- Challenges in Technological AdaptationThe challenge for Web 2.0 companies in transitioning and profiting from generative AI highlights the potential shift in technological dominance.
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Chaos At Georgia Six Flags As Violent Mob Invades (www.zerohedge.com)

The article discusses a violent outbreak at a Six Flags amusement park near Atlanta, Georgia, where up to 600 rioters got involved in fights and destroy property. This led to a shootout with police, resulting in an alleged assailant’s hospitalization. The story highlights different perspectives in media reporting, pointing out an increase in violent mob actions in the US and examining factors like equity policies in criminal prosecution that could fuel this trend.
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- Violent outbreak at Georgia Six FlagsThe article reports on a violent outbreak at a Six Flags amusement park near Atlanta, Georgia, where up to 600 rioters fought and destroyed property. The incident led to a shootout with the Cobb County Police Department, resulting in the hospitalization of an alleged assailant.
- Media focus varies on incident aftermathDifferent perspectives in reporting focus on the aftermath and implications of the incident, with some media outlets concentrating on the shooting of an unnamed 15-year-old involved in the altercation.
- Rising trend of violent mob actions in the USThe article suggests that violent mob actions are on the rise in the US and examines factors such as equity policies in criminal prosecution that could be contributing to this trend.
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In Unanimous Decision, Supreme Court Rules Trump To Remain On Presidential Ballots (www.zerohedge.com)

The US Supreme Court has reached a unanimous decision to allow former President Donald Trump to remain on the ballots for the 2024 US election. This verdict overturns the disqualification of Trump by several states under the 14th Amendment. The ruling marks the first instance of the US Supreme Court considering section 3 of the 14th Amendment in relation to election eligibility. The decision has sparked a range of reactions, underlining the deep divisions within the American political landscape.
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- Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on 2024 ballotsThe US Supreme Court ruled unanimously that former President Donald Trump will be allowed to remain on primary and general ballots in the 2024 US election, reversing the disqualifications made by several states under the 14th Amendment.
- Mixed reactions to the Supreme Court decisionThe decision has evoked mixed reactions, showcasing the country's political polarization.
- First-time consideration of the 14th Amendment by the Supreme CourtThis marks the first time the US Supreme Court considered section 3 of the 14th Amendment in relation to election eligibility.
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