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		<title>Africa Wants You: Trader Tips, Hidden AI Plays, Trump Tax Insights &#038; BlackRock’s Investing Blueprint</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Market Mondays, we reflect on our experience in West Africa and discuss the powerful investment and business opportunities emerging across the continent. From infrastructure to entrepreneurship, the future of Africa is being built&#8212;and we&#8217;re seeing it firsthand. We also break down how the latest U.S. job report numbers have negatively impacted [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/africa-wants-you-trader-tips-hidden-ai-plays-trump-tax-insights-blackrocks-investing-blueprint/">Africa Wants You: Trader Tips, Hidden AI Plays, Trump Tax Insights &#038; BlackRock’s Investing Blueprint</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>Canada’s 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles: Implications &#038; Insights</title>
		<link>https://foldedwaffle.com/canadas-100-tariff-on-chinese-electric-vehicles-implications-insights/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Market Mondays, titled &#8220;MM Medium #6 &#8211; Aug 26,&#8221; hosts Rashad Bilal, Ian Dunlap, and Troy Millings delve into a significant international development: Canada&#8217;s imposition of a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). **Key Discussion Points:** **1. The Tariff Context:** The episode kicks off with Rashad Bilal revealing [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/canadas-100-tariff-on-chinese-electric-vehicles-implications-insights/">Canada’s 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles: Implications &#038; Insights</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>Making College Affordable: Insights from Senator Tim Scott on Education Reform</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Market Mondays! In this enlightening clip, host Ian Dunlap sits down with the esteemed Senator Tim Scott to discuss pressing issues surrounding the K through twelve education system and the financial barriers of higher education in the United States. With the staggering costs of education and the stark disparity in quality between [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/making-college-affordable-insights-from-senator-tim-scott-on-education-reform/">Making College Affordable: Insights from Senator Tim Scott on Education Reform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>Demystifying the Market: Nvidia, Stock Insights, and Future Predictions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another clip of Market Mondays! In this clip, Ian Dunlap is back to provide you with unparalleled insights into the stock market, helping you navigate through the complexities of trading and investing with a data-driven mindset. **Episode Highlights:** 00:00 &#8211; **Introduction:** Ian addresses the feedback and establishes the focus on providing value through [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/demystifying-the-market-nvidia-stock-insights-and-future-predictions/">Demystifying the Market: Nvidia, Stock Insights, and Future Predictions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>Examining Donald Trump&#039;s Race Relations: Insights from Real Estate Developer Don Peebles</title>
		<link>https://foldedwaffle.com/examining-donald-trumps-race-relations-insights-from-real-estate-developer-don-peebles/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Market Mondays Medium, hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap sit down with special guest Don Peebles, a prominent real estate developer with significant experience in the New York real estate scene. The discussion takes an intimate turn as Peebles shares his personal interactions and professional relationship with Donald Trump, another key [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/examining-donald-trumps-race-relations-insights-from-real-estate-developer-don-peebles/">Examining Donald Trump&#039;s Race Relations: Insights from Real Estate Developer Don Peebles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>Building a Brand in the Spirits World: Insights from Donae Burston</title>
		<link>https://foldedwaffle.com/building-a-brand-in-the-spirits-world-insights-from-donae-burston/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 23:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of EYL, we sit down with the trailblazing entrepreneur Donae Burston to uncover the ups and downs of building a business in the spirits industry. With hosts Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal guiding the conversation, Donae shares invaluable insights from his journey, offering advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/building-a-brand-in-the-spirits-world-insights-from-donae-burston/">Building a Brand in the Spirits World: Insights from Donae Burston</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>Retail Giants: Amazon and Costco Strategic Insights</title>
		<link>https://foldedwaffle.com/retail-giants-amazon-and-costco-strategic-insights/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to another clip of Market Mondays, where we dive deep into the dynamics of big retail players and their strategies in the fiercely competitive market. In this episode, hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, alongside investing guru Ian Dunlap, discuss the robust growth and strategic moves of Amazon and its synergy with Costco. Ian [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/retail-giants-amazon-and-costco-strategic-insights/">Retail Giants: Amazon and Costco Strategic Insights</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>Urban Real Estate Success: Insights from Don Peebles</title>
		<link>https://foldedwaffle.com/urban-real-estate-success-insights-from-don-peebles/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Market Mondays! In this clip, we sit down with Don Peebles, a renowned real estate developer, to discuss the complexities of urban real estate development. Don shares his valuable insights on what separates successful urban development projects from the ones that fall short. With a career spanning major cities like DC, New [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/urban-real-estate-success-insights-from-don-peebles/">Urban Real Estate Success: Insights from Don Peebles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing: Insights from TSM and ASML</title>
		<link>https://foldedwaffle.com/the-future-of-semiconductor-manufacturing-insights-from-tsm-and-asml/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In this clip of Market Mondays, Troy Millings discusses the latest news surrounding TSM (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) and ASML, shedding light on the intricate relationship between the two tech giants. ASML plays a vital role in the semiconductor industry by manufacturing the machines that allow TSM to produce a significant portion of the world&#8217;s [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/the-future-of-semiconductor-manufacturing-insights-from-tsm-and-asml/">The Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing: Insights from TSM and ASML</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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		<title>Can Apple Survive Past 2030? Insights from Ian Dunlap</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[O. Knight]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In this clipof Market Mondays, host Ian Dunlap delves into the future prospects of Apple Inc. Drawing from his consistent prediction since 2020, Ian underscores his belief that Apple&#8217;s peak will occur in 2034, with potential downside risks if certain strategic moves are not undertaken. Highlighting the challenges faced by long-standing companies to maintain their [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com/can-apple-survive-past-2030-insights-from-ian-dunlap/">Can Apple Survive Past 2030? Insights from Ian Dunlap</a> appeared first on <a href="https://foldedwaffle.com">Folded Waffle</a>.</p>
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