1. Stimulus Fatigue Call Options?
The Daily Shot https://dailyshotbrief.com/the-daily-shot-brief-march-24th-2021/
2. SPAC List Falling Below $10.
Tsachy Mishal, @CapitalObserver
List of SPACS under $9.75 from
They loved it at $12 and hate it at $9.75
https://twitter.com/CapitalObserver
3. Bond ETF Returns 2021
BESPOKE INVESTMENT GROUP
https://www.bespokepremium.com/interactive/research/think-big-blog/
4. Some Covid High Flyers are 30-50% Off Highs
Irrelevant Investor –It’s never fun to see your portfolio lose value, but some times are more painful than others. For certain investors, this is one of those moments.
Misery loves company, so losses are harrowing when you’re experiencing them while the market is chugging along.
Right now, the S&P 500 is only 2% off its all-time high, but some names are getting absolutely torpedoed.*
The Worst Type of Sell-Off by Michael Batnick https://theirrelevantinvestor.com/2021/03/24/the-worst-type-of-sell-off/
5. Ride Lordstown Motors Back to IPO Price
6. Convertible Bond ETF….March Record Month $21B Issuance
Convertibles taking in big inflows in search for Yield…
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A Ford Motor assembly plant. A recent convertible issue from Ford amounts to an “option” on the company’s recovery and EV initiatives with downside protection, says Tracy Maitland, the president and chief investment officer of Advent Capital Management.
Convertible bond issuance is booming as companies like Airbnb, Ford Motor, Spotify Technology, and Twitter take advantage of strong investor demand to get attractive financing.
U.S. convertibles issuance so far in March has totaled $21.6 billion, a record monthly total, and that doesn’t include a coming $1 billion deal from ViacomCBS (ticker: VIAC). The March tally exceeds the $21.5 billion issued in May 2020, according to Michael Youngworth, the head of global convertibles strategy at Bank of America Securities.
For the year so far, issuance has totaled $37.3 billion. If that pace continues, this will be a record year for convertibles issuance. During 2020, $105.8 billion of new converts were issued, just shy of the record $106.4 billion in 2001.
7. History of Year 2 Bull Markets
Marketwatch–This chart shows first-year bull market gains averaged 41% for the S&P 500, following the six bear-market reversals of a magnitude of greater than 30% since World War II. But the chart also shows second-year gains averaged almost 17%, while pullbacks averaged 10.2%.
The new S&P 500 bull market is about to enter its second year. Now what?
8. Facebook Has Removed 16 Billion Fake Accounts Since 2018
CHARTR BLOG
9. Playboy Could Be Next to Join the Latest Rage: NFTs
Stock MarketsMar 23, 2021 10:38AM ET
By ChristianaSciaudone
Investing.com — Playboy could be the next big NFT on the market.
Owner Plby Group Inc (NASDAQ:PLBY) jumped 10% after Benzinga reported the CEO had noted the NFT potential for its 68-year-old archive. Chief Executive Officer Ben Kohn spoke at the 33rd Annual Roth Conference on March 16, saying, “That’s a perfect example of a new revenue stream that has emerged, really leveraging this phenomenal IP we have.” Kohn was referring to Playboy’s highly-valuable intellectual property.
The iconic brand went public via a special purpose acquisition company in a $415 million deal and is reinventing itself as a pleasure and lifestyle consumer platform for all, focused on everything from sexual wellness. Shares are up about 50% since it started trading last month.
NFT, or non-fungible tokens, (in case you’ve been sleeping) are the latest rage among those with a lot of disposable income. NFTs are one of a kind digital assets that have no tangible form (kind of like the emperor’s clothes).
Last month, a meme of an animated flying cat with a Pop-Tart body trailing a rainbow sold for $580,000. It’s still a meme that anyone can use, but only the mysterious buyer can claim their copy is the authentic one, The New York Times reported.
Kohn said Playboy was approached in October on licensing its brand out for NFTs, but will likely do so in-house.
10. The Effects of Technology on Mental Health
Technology will always remain a part of our existence as humans. Studies have shown that it has both positive and negative effects on our mental health. As it is unavoidable, the best we can do is to optimize our use of it to promote our mental well-being.
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From getting first-hand information at our fingertips to interacting with the world around us, it is beyond question how technology affects every area of our lives. Although it offers humanity the platform to access information that is beyond reach, its increased usage can greatly affect our mental health. The associated risks to technology happen when its use is not controlled. Every day, technological advancements keep increasing at the speed of light as breakthroughs in almost every field are a result of it. But, understanding its double-edged impact can greatly influence how we use it. Starting with its negative effects, let’s take a look at the various impacts of technology on our mental health.
Adverse Effects of Technology
Sleep Problems
According to Dr. Saju Matthew a board-certified family medicine physician, excessive exposure to bright lights from your smartphone, computer, and tablet can block the secretion of the hormone that helps you sleep. So it is advisable that you set a bedtime and you put away your phone and other smart devices that can interfere with your sleep as this time approaches. Sleep is very important to our health because it removes toxins that build up while you are awake from your brain, it also allows your body to repair itself. Poor sleep can affect your mood by causing anxiety disorders which weakens your body’s ability to fight diseases.
Are you always eager to know what’s up online past your bedtime? You may be suffering from problematic internet use. If you find it difficult to keep up with work demands or your relationships due to your mobile device. This may be a sign that it has taken over your life, and you should see a mental health physician.
Emotional Problems
Although social media connects you to the world. Its prolonged use can disconnect you from family and friends in real life. It can make you feel inadequate and dissatisfied with your life when you compare your achievements to others. These negative emotions can affect your mood in a bad way by making you feel stressed and anxious. These symptoms will further increase your addiction to social media and the cycle continues if you don’t seek medical help on time. If you discover that your use of social media is making you angry, aggressive, or distracted, you need to control your use of it by reducing time spent online. Also, in a situation where you suffer from cyberbullying or you find yourself doing crazy things to get likes and shares, you may need to re-access your use of social media.
Digital Eye Strain
Do you experience eye discomfort when viewing digital screens for extended periods? This may be signs of digital eye strain. Digital eye strain goes along with symptoms such as dry eyes, itchy eyes, blurry vision, headache, difficulty in concentrating when reading, and increased sensitivity to light. Other factors responsible for digital eye strain are bad lighting, screen glare, and bad viewing distance. A poor vision can affect your daily tasks and social life which in turn will affect your mental health. To relieve your eyes from strain, reduce your screen time, and adjust the lighting around your environment.
Musculoskeletal Problems
According to a study, using smartphones for extended hours can cause problems in the nerves, joints, tendons around the shoulder and arm resulting in musculoskeletal disorders. Leaning forward when using a smartphone can stress your neck, spine, and shoulders. You can also experience repetitive stress injuries around the wrist and arms. Repetitive stress injury occurs when you stress the same muscles over time through bad posture. Symptoms include swelling, stiffness, weakness, numbness, and pain ranging from mild to severe. With this disorder, carrying out your daily activities can become a problem. If you don’t get social support on time, this can lead to depression.
If you are feeling pain from the use of technology, maintaining a proper posture while working and taking frequent breaks to stretch will reduce it but if symptoms persist, it is time to see a physician.
Children and Technology
Adults are not the only ones that suffer from the negative use of technology, technology affects the mental health of children and teenagers too because they spend a lot of time watching television, playing video games, and using tech toys. Too much screen time can cause sleep problems and behavioral problems in children too. Low academic performance and creativity have been associated with children who overuse technology. To control the negative effect of technology on children and teens, use the American Academy of Pediatrics’ screen time recommendation as a guide:
-Reduce the amount of time spent watching educational programs for children between 18 – 24 months.
-For children between ages 2-5 years, reduce non-educational programs to 1 hour per weekday and 3 hours during weekends.
-Incorporate healthy screen habits for children between ages 6 and older.
-Use the screen to build creativity and togetherness with family and friends.
-Help your child learn other activities like music, arts, and sports that do not involve a screen.
Positive Effects of Technology
With over 800 apps dedicated to mental health alone, technology has made mental therapy accessible via some mental health apps. Some of these applications provide valuable insights into how you can feel much better whenever you are feeling depressed. They come either free or affordable, making it easier for many people to get.
Many people living in areas far away from their primary care providers can access online treatment in a timely manner. While using smartphone apps cannot be compared to doctor-to-patient physical consultation, they provide vital information to mental health professionals.
Imagine a world without technology. Navigating physical interactions and mental wellbeing will have been impossible especially in a time when various lock-down restrictions are put in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Although the pandemic increased online engagements across various social media platforms, it has provided an avenue for many people to provide and receive social support.
Optimizing the Use of Technology to Boost Mental Health?
You need no soothsayer to predict that technology will continue to change the world. Rather than exploit it to the point where it becomes harmful to your health, you can explore new ways to maximize its power to improve your mental health. This can be achieved by using wearable devices, telehealth, and health apps while also enjoying the bond that comes with spending time with real-life friends and families.
— Published on February 2, 2021
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-effects-of-technology-on-mental-health/
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