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Billionaire Thomas Peterffy predicts a lower market, dismissing U.S. soft landing hopes.
finance3 years ago

Billionaire Thomas Peterffy predicts a lower market, dismissing U.S. soft landing hopes.

Billionaire businessman Thomas Peterffy believes that the rally in the U.S. stock market is overdone and that hopes for a soft landing for the U.S. economy are wishful thinking. He predicts that the market should be much lower and expects it to go down soon. Peterffy also discusses his involvement in options trading, the growth of the market, and the popularity of 0DTEs and options on big tech stocks. He expresses skepticism about bitcoin and highlights the lack of customer funds flowing into Interactive Brokers despite high interest rates. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the U.S. dollar and the Chinese economy.

GOP mega-donor hesitates to support DeSantis due to social issues and abortion ban.
politics3 years ago

GOP mega-donor hesitates to support DeSantis due to social issues and abortion ban.

Republican mega-donor Thomas Peterffy is holding off on financially backing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ahead of his expected presidential bid due to his stance on abortion and book banning. Peterffy previously backed DeSantis's 2018 gubernatorial campaign and former President Trump in the 2020 election but has since suggested the party move on from Trump. DeSantis has honed in on social issues, including signing a six-week abortion ban in the state and requiring all books in Florida schools to be reviewed by a school district employee. Peterffy warns that if DeSantis continues to cater to the far right on social issues, "the Republicans have a very big problem."

Republican donor withdraws support for DeSantis over abortion and book bans.
politics3 years ago

Republican donor withdraws support for DeSantis over abortion and book bans.

GOP megadonor Thomas Peterffy has withdrawn his financial support for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' potential presidential run due to his stance on abortion and book bans. However, Peterffy supports DeSantis in his battle against Disney's stance on gender issues. DeSantis has signed into law the Stop Woke Act, the Don't Say Gay Act, and a six-week abortion ban. Peterffy previously donated $200,000 to DeSantis' 2018 gubernatorial campaign.

Controversy Surrounds Florida's New Abortion Law and its Impact on Women.
politics3 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Florida's New Abortion Law and its Impact on Women.

Top GOP donor Thomas Peterffy has criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' new abortion law, causing uncertainty around financing DeSantis' possible presidential bid. The controversial bill, SB 300 or the "Heartbeat Protection Act," bans abortion after six weeks, with exceptions for rape or incest up to 15 weeks. DeSantis has faced backlash over the law and a previous one requiring teachers to remove books not on a state-approved reading list. The impact of the law on fundraising for DeSantis' possible presidential run in 2024 remains uncertain.

Top GOP Donor Pauses Support for Ron DeSantis Over Abortion and Book Banning.
politics3 years ago

Top GOP Donor Pauses Support for Ron DeSantis Over Abortion and Book Banning.

Top GOP donor Thomas Peterffy has put his support for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential bid "on hold" due to the governor's stance on abortion and book bans. Peterffy, who previously expressed interest in financing DeSantis' campaign, said he and "a bunch of friends are holding our powder dry" and waiting to see which primary candidate is most likely to win the general election before putting their support behind them. DeSantis has struggled to appeal to both Trump's far-right voter base and centrist conservatives, and his poll numbers have slumped against Trump in recent weeks.