DatafyU.S. futures pricing pointed to a down day ahead for markets. Europe was down, Japan’s Nikkei bounced, and we think this centers on Russia using ballistic missiles on Ukraine; intending to harden-up their game.  So, oil prices and “the big question” (Where can AI find another planet worth of $20/month subscribers to keep the AI bubble from imploding?) are likely key.  That and next week’s “leadership issues” from our lookahead scans.To go with coffee? The Philly Fed is first up:The current general business activity diffusion index rose to 47.4 in August from 41.4 in July. 56.9% of the respondents reported an increase in general…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Lodestar Technology today announced the appointment of USA Carry to its Independent Advisory Board, with founder and publisher Luke McCoy serving as the organization’s Field-Testing Advisor. In this role, McCoy will provide independent, real-world perspective throughout Lodestar’s product development process, supporting the company’s commitment to rigorous evaluation,…

A single round fired during an August altercation in Martiny Township, Michigan struck two men, wounding a 41-year-old in the shoulder and a 19-year-old in the abdomen. Gerald Griffin, 21, faces five felony charges after allegedly firing during an argument and fleeing the scene before being arrested days later. The…