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Good morning. Last week, Facebook (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the metaverse... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. Last week, Facebook (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the metaverse project. With graphics that look only slightly improved from World of Warcraft, some corny jokes, and with the need for VR goggles to access, the presentation felt a bit underwhelming. But so what? It’s still a relatively blank canvas. And Facebook wasn’t profitable as a company until it expanded beyond college kids and got everyone’s parents sharing political posts with each other amid growing ad space. The company will likely find out, and quickly, what does and doesn’t work for the space. Once it does, we’ll see how different our cyberpunk future really is compared to the slick digital worlds portrayed in pop culture. Now here's the rest of the news: Sponsored Content [Former Tech Executive Issues Urgent Plea]( "I'm not trying to scare you... But for many people - life is about to take a very strange turn." [Click to Hear His New Warning.]( MARKETS DOW 35,819.43 +0.25% S&P 4,605.37 +0.19% NASDAQ 15,498.39 +0.33% *As of market close • Stocks moved higher going into the weekend, shaking off morning losses. • Oil rose 0.6 percent, closing at $83.31 per barrel. • Gold dropped 1 percent, last going for $1,784 per ounce. • Cryptocurrencies trended higher, with Bitcoin at $62,330 at the stock market close. Today’s TOP TIPS [This Retailer’s Business Model Isn’t Feeling the Sting of Supply Shortages]( A number of companies have been warning this earnings season about potential supply chain shortages. While many retailers may see some partially bare shelves, those that have embraced a different business model are faring just fine. One such company is Overstock (OSTK). The company is an online-retailer. Its business model involves acquiring and selling inventory that other retailers have already tried to sell, although today it also carries new items. » [FULL STORY]( [Insider Trading Report: Bank of the James Financial Corp (BOTJ)]( Julie Doyle, a director at Bank of the James Corp (BOTJ) recently picked up 1,000 shares. The buy increased her stake by over 8 percent, and came to a total purchase price of $16,000. A number of other directors and a company Treasurer also bought shares, albeit in the few hundred share range. Over the past three years, insiders have been exclusively buyers of shares on a regular basis. » [FULL STORY]( [Unusual Options Activity: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)]( Shares of event sales company Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) have been trending higher in the past year. One trader sees the potential for a move higher from here. That’s based on the April $105 calls. With 164 days until expiration, over 5,498 contracts traded against a prior open interest of 153, for a 36-fold rise in volume. The buyer of the calls paid $8.95 for the trade. » [FULL STORY]( IN OTHER NEWS • [Consumer Spending Slows in September]( Consumer spending rose 0.6 percent in September, a slowdown from the 1 percent rise in August. The drop is likely a result of a combination of rising prices, shortages due to supply chain issues, and a slight decline in household income for the month. • [Microsoft Tops Apple as Most Valuable US Company]( Following earnings this week, Microsoft (MSFT) has unseated Apple (AAPL) as the most valuable company by market cap on US exchanges. The move comes as Apple has slid following a drop in revenue due to supply chain issues in producing its latest gadgets. Both companies still carry a market cap near $2.5 trillion. • [Toyota Unveils First Fully-Electric Vehicle]( Toyota Motors (TM) has unveiled its first fully-electric vehicle. Dubbed the bZ4X, it is one of seven EV models the company expects to debut by 2025. An SUV-type car, it is estimated to have a 310-mile range on a single charge, capable of fast-charging. The vehicle will also offer a solar roof capable of generating additional power too. • [Amazon Adds Whole Foods Delivery Fee]( Amazon (AMZN) has added a $9.95 delivery fee for orders placed on Amazon Prime for groceries at Whole Foods. The company warned that the fee was coming, and was needed to cover delivery operating costs without raising product prices, as some delivery companies have done. In response, Walmart (WMT) has offered a $9.95 credit for anyone signing up for delivery service Walmart+. • [Hertz May Expand EV Deal Further]( Rental car agency Hertz Global (HTZZ) already made news with a deal to buy 100,000 EVs from Tesla Motors (TSLA). The company has since expanded its potential purchase to 150,000, with those vehicles going to Uber Technologies (UBER) to improve the fuel efficiency of the ride sharing company’s fleet. S&P 500 MOVERS TOP DXCM 9.539% GWW 7.88% EBAY 5.994% VRSN 5.89% NWL 5.742% BOTTOM MHK 10.921% DVA 9.645% WDC 8.895% SBUX 6.537% EMN 5.321% Quote of the Day In 2008-09, when the Fed started quantitative easing, I thought that inflation would take off. I was wrong. Instead, velocity - the rate at which money turns over per year - declined, taking away its inflationary sting. Velocity still is falling. - Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, on why she views inflation declining after the holidays, rather than a continued rise of inflation into hyperinflation as some have predicted. Sponsored Content [Former Tech Executive Issues Urgent Plea]( "I'm not trying to scare you... But for many people - life is about to take a very strange turn." [Click to Hear His New Warning.]( Not sure the best way to get started? 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