But first: Dow hits new closing record as tech stocks drag Nasdaq This has been a great week for the DOW and the S&P 500, for they set record highs on Tuesday. The Dow rose 263.18 yesterday to 54,349.06. However both the S&P and Nasdaq dropped. Volume of 17.85 million share volume was slightly higher than the average of the past trading days. Regarding the Iran war, there seems to be a truce, and therefore some relief, without any clear resolution. Iran is close to reaching an agreement with Oman to open the Strait of Hormuz . The U.S. could approve this, or not. There is that matter of fees. Oil prices, though, are edging down today, $79.24 for the Brent. There remain two blockades. U.S. over Iranian ports. Houthis on Saudi Arabia. The new Iranian Supreme Leader, the younger Khamenei, was wounded in the strike that killed his father, and has not since then appeared in public. Did not go to the funeral. We just returned from our t...
Took Delta from Honolulu to Seattle. First time I've been on this airline for decades. Why? Because it was so much cheaper and quicker in business class compared to Alaska, Hawaiian or United. While business or first class international allows you into their lounge to await departure, this does not apply to domestic flights. Views of Diamond Head and a Hawaiian Airlines plane behind us as we are taxiing to the Reef Runway. Taking-off. Business class environment, service, food and drinks were excellent. Watched a 2025 Taiwanese film: A composite of all the things that can go wrong on two trains going in opposite directions, with a dozen backstories and a lot of flashbacks. Good visual effects, Confusing. Too many relationships and side stories to appreciate No score on Rotten Tomatoes. The audio-visual system was superior, with access to the following live channels. Airline also gave a lot of data as we crossed the Pacific. Sunset just before our...