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🥃 Hedge against the stock market with whiskey |
Own rare Scotch whisky casks with Vintage Acquisitions |
If you're interested in the world of whisky investing, Vintage Acquisitions offers a unique alternative: direct ownership of rare Scotch whisky casks, sourced from Scotland's most prestigious distilleries. |
For 14 years, Vintage Acquisitions has guided whisky enthusiasts in building portfolios from blue-chip distilleries, focusing on long-term growth and exits tailored to your goals. |
| Vintage Acquisitions is converting this Campbeltown, Scotland hangar into a whisky experience. You can visit, touch, and taste your investment, making this investment truly tangible. |
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Why Vintage Acquisitions casks? |
Rarity. Invest in casks of authentic, exceptional quality Scotch whisky Security. Real ownership. Your cask is stored securely in an HMRC-bonded facility. Guidance. They'll guide you through cask selection 6 flexible exit strategies, including resale, bottling, and further maturation. |
Whether you're a seasoned collector or exploring alternative investments, Vintage Acquisitions is your key to exceptional Scotch whisky. |
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Disclosure:
You must be 18 or over to order with Vintage Acquisitions | 1. Whisky cask investments are unregulated in the UK | 2. The value of investments is variable and can go down as well as up | 3. Fees apply and these are outlined in our terms and conditions | 4. The volume of spirit will decrease over time, commonly known as ‘the Angels’ share’, see website for more details. |
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📰 Market Headlines |
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Stocks tumbled, with S&P 500 logging its worst day of 2025, as Trump signaled tariffs on Canada and Mexico will take effect. |
The S&P 500 plunged 1.7%, the Dow sank nearly 650 points, and the Nasdaq dropped 2.6% amid a tech-led sell-off. President Trump ruled out negotiations, enforcing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and raising China’s to 20%. |
Manufacturing weakened in February, with PMI at 50.3 and costs rising due to tariffs. |
Singapore arrested three people for misrouting Nvidia-powered servers, fueling an 8% drop in Nvidia’s stock. |
🇪🇸 Alternative investing news |
Property prices in Spain continue to climb as foreign buyers hoover up prime real estate. But it’s not too late to scoop up a seaside villa or frontline apartment for cheap. |
| Let's Buy A Spanish Villa – Alts.co | Southern Spain's cheapest seaside town, How do the ultra-wealthy spend their money, The Education Revolution, and More. | alts.co/lets-buy-a-spanish-villa |
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📊 Ideas, trends, and analysis |
Mortgage rates dropped for the seventh straight day to 6.55%, reaching their lowest level since December. Scientists warn the Antarctic Circumpolar Current will be 20% slower by 2050. S&P 500, NASDAQ are way off the 2024 pace |
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🧠 Make yourself heard |
The holy month of Ramadan just began. I’m in Qatar at the moment and it’s in full swing. |
What's the longest you've ever fasted? (No food, water OK) |
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😱 Fear and Greed Index |
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📊 Winners and losers |
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Upcoming earnings this week |
Burford Capital reported weaker earnings than forecast; shares dropped 6.92%. Neumora beat expectations on losses; shares rose 0.6%. Plug Power missed earnings again; shares are down 30.9% YTD. Sphere Entertainment posted a larger-than-expected loss; shares fell 6.4%. Sunnova warned of survival risks due to high rates; shares fell 71%. |
Market movers |
Lockheed Martin unveiled a $150,000 cruise missile designed for mass production, aiming to bolster U.S. defenses in the Pacific. TSMC announced a $100 billion US investment to build five new chip factories, boosting domestic semiconductor production. GM appointed its first chief AI officer, Barak Turovsky, to accelerate AI integration in vehicles and operations. Seven & i Holdings CEO exits as $58 billion buyout fails, boosting Couche-Tard’s $47 billion bid. |
📊 Crypto | Crypto ATM network shrank as the US lost 1,233 machines in early March. MicroStrategy stock premium hit a 10-month low as Bitcoin fell. |
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🌍 Global Perspectives | | 🇮🇱 🇵🇸 Israel’s ceasefire plan demands Hamas release half its hostages before talks. 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 President Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for saying peace with Russia is “very far away.” 🇻🇦 Pope Francis suffered respiratory failure and resumed mechanical ventilation. 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 Russian drone strikes hit Odesa, cutting power and disrupting heating. |
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🎤 What you said last time |
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“Dune 2 was robbed!” |
🧠 Miscellanea | Scientists captured the first drone footage of narwhals using tusks to stun fish. Webb telescope found hot spots and chemical storms on a starless super-Jupiter. Earth’s core may hold primordial helium, hinting at a faster planet formation. |
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📺 What to Watch Today |
| Research Video of the 'Unicorns of the Sea' |
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That’s all for today. Did I miss anything? Smash the reply button to let me know. | Or find me in the Alts Community. | Cheers,
Wyatt |
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