Tea Olive Capital

06/22/2026

Goldman Sachs shared this with me this morning. Do you ever "feel" things are worse than they actually are? If you do, you're not alone. When you hear "Consumer Sentiment" mentioned in the news they are discussing emotions, not facts.

06/05/2026

Markets continued their upward climb in May, supported by strong technology performance, positive economic data, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Nasdaq gained 8.36%, the S&P 500 rose 5.15%, and Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 2.37%, while investors welcomed better-than-expected job growth and upbeat corporate earnings. With the Fed's next meeting scheduled for June, attention is turning to updated economic projections and what they may signal about the broader economy. From \$24 billion spent on Father's Day to the popularity of dining out and special outings, this month's by-the-numbers highlights how families celebrate the dads in their lives.

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05/13/2026

Today the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Chair of The Federal Reserve. Just 10 months ago Warsh gave this interview on his views of The Federal Reserve to The Hoover Institution located on the grounds of Stanford University. The interview is an hour long and and bit technical, but if wish to know what the new Chair truly thinks about the role of the Federal Reserve, not media spin, I highly suggest watching.

8.2K likes, 600 comments. "Inflation Is A Choice: Kevin Warsh On Fixing The Federal Reserve | Hoover Institution"

05/08/2026

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

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05/05/2026

Save the date because it’s time for Aiken’s first annual Roots and Roses on May 7th! We’re inviting you to spend the evening celebrating Aiken Senior Life Services. The fun kicks off at 6 PM at the Reserve Club at Woodside, so RSVP for your spot today: https://www.teaolivecapital.com/events/roots-roses-celebrating-aiken-senior-life-services

05/01/2026

Aiken, it’s almost time for our first annual Roots and Roses event, and you’re invited! Join us on May 7th to celebrate Aiken Senior Life Services and the amazing work they do for our community. We hope to see you there!

🗓️: Thursday, May 7th
⏰: 6-8 PM
📍: 3000 The Reserve Club Dr, Aiken, SC 29803

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Do you trust Artificial Intelligence with your money?

Goldman Sachs has removed access to Anthropic’s AI models for its bankers in Hong Kong, a source with direct knowledge said.

04/13/2026

With negativity seemingly everywhere, the world’s largest money manager sees things differently.

The firm, which manages $14 trillion for clients, said in its weekly market note that it raised the rating a notch to overweight from neutral.

04/07/2026

U.S. stocks slipped in Q1 as AI disruption fears and Middle East tensions rattled investors. The S&P 500 fell 4.63%, the Nasdaq dropped 7.11%, and the Dow lost 3.58% — though six of eleven S&P 500 sectors still finished in the green, led by Energy's standout 37.91% gain. As the weather warms up and spring gets us outside, it turns out Americans are right there with you — over 181 million U.S. residents participated in outdoor recreation in 2024. Check out this month's by-the-numbers for more on the outdoor recreation economy.

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