Rothbard and Eminent Domain: Confused History and Legal Sleight of Hand

"BlackDiamonds Are Forever": How To Profit From The China-Driven Germanium Squeeze Piper Sandler initiated coverage of LightPath Technologies with an "Overweight" rating and a 12-month price target of $15, citing the defense supplier's proprietary BlackDiamond infrared glass, which completely "circumvents" the need for Germanium amid "significant cost increases and scarcity stemming from recent Chinese export controls." Clarke Jeffries, vice president and senior equity research analyst at Piper Sandler, specializes in industrial software and defense technology. In a note titled "BlackDiamonds Are Forever," Jeffries outlined the core value proposition underpinning LightPath's investment...

Russia and China on Wednesday issued a joint statement condemning President Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” missile defense shield for the US as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing. According to The South China Morning Post, the two countries said the project poses “a clear threat to […]

Iran's New Supreme Leader To Be Chosen Within 24 Hours: State Media Iran could be hours away from installing a new supreme leader, with state Fars News reporting early Saturday that a successor may be selected within the next 24 hours, but there are signs of a potential factional power struggle - somewhat expected given the complex history of reform vs. hardline Islamic interpretations inside Iran. The outlet cited sources within the Assembly of Experts, which is the 88-member body of Islamic jurists elected every eight years and tasked with choosing...