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🥃 Hedge against the stock market with whiskey |
Own rare Scotch whisky casks with Vintage Acquisitions |
If you're interested in the world of whisky investing, Vintage Acquisitions offers a unique alternative: direct ownership of rare Scotch whisky casks, sourced from Scotland's most prestigious distilleries. |
For 14 years, Vintage Acquisitions has guided whisky enthusiasts in building portfolios from blue-chip distilleries, focusing on long-term growth and exits tailored to your goals. |
| Vintage Acquisitions is converting this Campbeltown, Scotland hangar into a whisky experience. You can visit, touch, and taste your investment, making this investment truly tangible. |
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Whether you're a seasoned collector or exploring alternative investments, Vintage Acquisitions is your key to exceptional Scotch whisky. |
Minimum investment is $10,000. |
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Disclosure:
You must be 18 or over to order with Vintage Acquisitions | 1. Whisky cask investments are unregulated in the UK | 2. The value of investments is variable and can go down as well as up | 3. Fees apply and these are outlined in our terms and conditions | 4. The volume of spirit will decrease over time, commonly known as ‘the Angels’ share’, see website for more details. |
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📰 Market Headlines |
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Stocks rallied yesterday after President Trump announced a one-month delay on tariffs for Canadian and Mexican auto imports. |
The Dow jumped 1.1%, S&P 500 climbed 1.1%, and Nasdaq soared 1.5%. Ford, GM, and Stellantis all saw significant gains with Stellantis shares bolting 9.2%. Moderna pops 15% on the back of cancer vaccine optimism. A top executive said they anticipate release of its personalized cancer vaccine in 2027. |
Oil prices plummeted to multi-year lows from trade war fears and supply concerns. |
A White House memo revealed plans for the Department of Veterans Affairs to cut 80,000 jobs. |
China warned it was ready for any type of war with the US as trade tensions escalated. |
🍷 Alternative investing news |
It’s hard to ignore the markets this week and the response the American administration’s policies are generating. |
Rich people are freaking out and want to know what to do with their wealth if America isn’t the answer anymore. |
So let’s talk about it. |
What are your options if America is a bit too…volatile…for your liking? |
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📊 Ideas, trends, and analysis |
Climate change extended the allergy season and growing season by an average of 20 days through 172 US cities. |
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🧠 Make yourself heard |
It’s National Oreo Cookie Day! |
Oreo is owned by Mondelēz International which formed in 2012 as a spin-off from Kraft Foods. |
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What’s the best Oreo-eating strategy? |
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😱 Fear and Greed Index |
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📊 Winners and losers |
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The Smart Home disruptor with 200% growth… | | No, it’s not Ring or Nest—meet RYSE, the company redefining smart shade automation, and you can invest before its next major growth phase. | With $10M+ in revenue and distribution in 127 Best Buy locations, RYSE is rapidly emerging as a top acquisition target in the booming smart home industry, projected to grow 23% annually. | Its patented retrofit technology allows users to automate their window shades in minutes, controlled via smartphone or voice. With 200% year-over-year growth, demand is skyrocketing. | Now, RYSE’s public offering is live at just $1.90/share. | Find Out More | |
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Earnings |
Abercrombie & Fitch issued weaker-than-expected 2025 guidance with shares dropping 9.2%. Foot Locker reported an increase in Q4 same-store sales; shares soared 9%. Rigetti Computing shares slumped 8.4% despite announcing a $250 million Quanta partnership. Thor Industries beat Q4 revenue expectations, yet shares plunged 14.52%. Veeva Systems announced Q4 profit beat estimates; shares climbed 3%. Victoria's Secret topped Q4 estimates, but shares tumbled 5%. |
Market movers |
Amazon formed an agentic AI unit led by Swami Sivasubramanian to develop advanced AI-driven automation tools. Mars sold $26 billion in bonds to fund the Kellanova acquisition. Ford warned of assembly line shutdowns by April 2 after a one-month tariff pause. Sesame Workshop announced significant downsizing after Max ended its distribution deal. Starbucks CEO demanded better performance from remaining staff following recent layoffs. |
📊 Crypto | Ethereum ETFs reversed an eight-day outflow streak and uplifted the altcoin segment. Bitcoin's recent crash triggered huge losses, marking the second-largest capitulation event this cycle. |
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🌍 Global Perspectives | | 🇵🇸 🇮🇱 Food prices in Gaza have doubled after Israel blocked humanitarian aid deliveries. 🇸🇸 South Sudan teetered toward renewed civil war after soldiers surrounded Vice President Machar's home. 🇩🇪 🇦🇫 A German government charter flight brought 132 Afghan asylum seekers to Berlin. 🇫🇷 In a televised address, French President Macron warned that Russian aggression could extend past Ukraine. |
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🎤 What you said last time |
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“I believe WW3 was started a while ago. We were just too focused on funding it” |
🧠 Miscellanea | Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama, was crowned the world’s oldest llama and spends his day comforting chronically ill children. A Cheeto shaped like a Pokémon Charizard sold for $87,840 at auction. A Texas man posing as an NBA player rep allegedly swallowed $769,000 worth of Tiffany jewelry after robbing a store in Orlando. Scientists trying to bring back woolly mammoths, created a woolly mouse. |
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📺 What to Watch Today |
| World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children |
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That’s all for today. Did I miss anything? Smash the reply button to let me know. | Or find me in the Alts Community. | Cheers,
Wyatt |
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