RFK Jr. Endorses Trump, Fed Ready to Cut Rates, and Sea Lions Take Over a Beach

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Friday that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Trump, ending days of speculation.
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➤ Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Friday that the central bank is ready to reduce interest rates, saying that policymakers don’t want to see further cooling in the job market. (More)  

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby announced Friday that cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas will continue through the weekend, despite recent reports suggesting the agreement was nearing collapse. (More)  

➤ The U.S. imposed sanctions on hundreds of companies in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East on Friday, accusing them of enabling Russia's war effort against Ukraine and helping with sanction evasion. (More)  

➤ The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage, alleging the property management software company helped landlords inflate rental prices and reduce competition. (More

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Monogram (Nasdaq: MGRM), the Austin-based company known for its autonomous robotic surgical systems, completed a crowd-funded public offering and NASDAQ Listing last year. What’s next? They just filed for FDA approval to market and commercialize their patented AI joint replacement tech. By the year 2027, 50% of knee replacement surgeries will be robotic – up from 12% today. 

Monogram actually made history in the Lonestar State last year, successfully completing the first fully remote demonstration surgery between New York and Austin. Now, Monogram’s opened a unique opportunity for investors. They are selling preferred shares in their company. This isn’t the same stock trading on the Nasdaq. These shares feature:


  • Dividends: The preferred shares pay an 8% annual dividend (in cash or kind)

  • Warrants: Each preferred share comes with a warrant for future shares of common stock

  • Conversion: Preferred shares can be converted 1:1 into common shares


MGRM public shares closed as high at $3.40 earlier this week, but these unlisted preferred shares are available for $2.25. Monogram currently plans to close the Series D Preferred offering on September 12, 2024. Learn more on their website.
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➤ The Kansas City Chiefs and offensive lineman Creed Humphrey have agreed to a four-year, $74 million contract, making it the richest deal for a center in NFL history. (More) 

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell made a leaping home run-robbing catch at the wall in right-center field in a 0-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. (See Catch)  

The Washington Commanders traded wide receiver and former first-round pick Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday in exchange for three late-round draft picks. (More

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Elite investors often get special deals that aren’t available to the public. Take Warren Buffett, for example. When he invested $10B in Occidental Petroleum, he didn’t buy the publicly traded stock. He got preferred stock, paying an 8% dividend. 

While you won’t be investing alongside Warren Buffett, Texas-based Monogram is offering you preferred stock with an 8% dividend (in cash or shares of MGRM) that's convertible to its common stock.

Monogram’s common stock (MGRM) closed at $3.40 earlier this week, but the unlisted preferred stock (which is convertible into one share of common) is available for $2.25 per share. This opportunity is planned to come to an end on September 12, 2024.

* This is a paid advertisement for Monogram Technologies Series D Preferred Stock offering. A prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus have been filed with the SEC. Before making any investment, you are urged to read the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus carefully for a more complete understanding of the Issuer and the offering.

The securities offered by Monogram are highly speculative. Investing in these securities involves significant risks. The investment is suitable only for persons who can afford to lose their entire investment. Investors must understand that such investment could be illiquid for an indefinite period of time. There is no existing public trading market for the Series D Preferred Stock. Monogram does not intend to apply for listing of the Series D Preferred Stock or the common stock purchase warrants on a national securities exchange or quoted on an over-the-counter market.

DealMaker Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA | SIPC, located at 105 Maxess Road, Suite 124, Melville, NY 11747, is the Intermediary for this offering and is not an affiliate of or connected with the Issuer. Please check our background on FINRA's BrokerCheck.

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A bus carrying Indian pilgrims crashed in Nepal, killing at least 27 and injuring 16 when it veered off a highway and plunged towards a river, narrowly avoiding the water. (See Photos)  

Ukraine regained control of some of its territory in the eastern Kharkiv region after using high-precision U.S. glide bombs to target Russian positions, resulting in casualties and equipment destruction, according to officials. (More)  

The body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch's daughter, Hannah, was recovered Friday, the last person still unaccounted for after the family's luxury yacht sank this week off Sicily. (More

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night, giving a roughly 40-minute speech promising to unite the nation while heavily criticizing former President

Ukraine Strikes Moscow, NASA’s New Jet, and Meth Melons

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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending his campaign and joining forces with Republican nominee Donald Trump, according to his running mate, Nicole Shanahan. ͏ ‌

Phil Donahue Dies, Protests at the DNC, and a Private Island For Sale

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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FBI Probes Campaign Hacks, Titanic Secrets, and a Tesla-Bombing Fish

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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