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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 20h

I would like to take “Strange Things You Do With Toilet Paper” for $500 Alex…

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

And also, I’m rich AF.💰😎

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

What “Moist Heat” vs “Dry Heat” looks like in the wild…🔥

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Does anyone know who will take my bet for when the Orange King contemplates nuking the Canadian wildfires? Asking for a friend with a betting problem…

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

PE sitting on a SaaS Portfolio of a 9 Year Backload of deals. Think you’re worried about Ai, think again! www.wsj.com/finance/investing/priva…

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I think we will all agree - JD Flynn has pro level skills.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Does ETTD apply to soccer? Asking for a friend.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“But it’s a moist heat.”🔥

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Brutal, frames not even included.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

TFW you went out the night before for all you can eat Chinese and still waiting for the Imodium D and Gas-X to kick in….

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Who said the trip to China didn’t produce some positive economic benefits: The $2,999 10K Thucydides Trap.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Does anyone know if a gas station is planned for the ballroom? Asking for a friend…

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

TFW all of your assumptions are bad. Bloomberg tries to make some sense of things… www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/…

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Tariff Refund Portal is Open for Business. Will be interesting to watch the biz opportunities popup to manage…TurboTariffs. finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/r…

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

In other market news today, “TIME TO DRAW THE LINE” brand markers and makers of “STRONGLY WORDED LETTERS” brand stationary were both up sharply in after hours trading. ($ENUF)

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Here’s the graph of how Data Centers Work: 1) Good construction employment on build (18 months) 2) Employment plunge once operational. 3) Energy consumption is big winner.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Now accepting nominations for Worst Infographic of the Year. Sorry, trick question - why do we now need AI to sort out the infographic that AI just created…😎 Condiments vs Confounding.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I’ve seen enough - we’re officially in “THE EAR-PATCH ECONOMY”.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

And for the folks sitting over at the little kids table, there's this extra crispy appetizer for ya to knaw on!

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Some days the headlines seem like they are talking directly to you…😎

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Stealing a dead guy’s shoes in the Oval is so on brand with this group lolol.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Worse than Oof! CEO Mike Hsu continues to excel at value vaporization.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

See, you just have to know where to look - he’s talking about last Thursday & Friday lol.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

And just like that, the reality of the REAL world begins. - FORD, the largest US carmaker is competitively disadvantaged in US - Announced job cuts rise to over 100k each month.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Why the economy looks strong - until it doesn’t: • Q2: Cash is spent stocking up inventory • Hiring freezes begin • Sellers push for price hikes • Q3: Growth slows, jobs go unfilled • Ripple hits 1,000’s of biz • Q4: Price increases hit full force • Q2 2026: Public says: “Wait, what just happened?”

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

And wait ‘til they launch this baby😎🏆

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Coca-Cola Marketing: (( High-fiving for the millions in free press on using cane sugar )) Astronaut CEO: “Hold my beer.”

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Waterfall for mfg biz: - 2Q: Spend cash to buy xtra inventory - Hold back on hiring new employees. - Sellers begin negotiating increases. - 3Q: Growth stalls, vacancies not filled. - Ripple effect at 1,000’s of biz - 4Q: Price Increases hit full force. - 1Q 2026 we ask: “What happened to economy?”

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

From this edition of: Great Lessons in PR Astronomy.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Wait til the really big fresh idea tomorrow: “Sugar in Diet Coke”. Mic drop.🎤

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Glad your forklift operator skills will come in handy as well Tom 😎

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

It was a trick post, Tunisia not on this list, but on THE list coming in hot at 28%. Trivia Question Answers: a) Tunisia exports Olive Oil, Motor Oil, and Fertilizer to US b) Tunisia is the 3rd largest exporter of Olive Oil to US c) Coast of Africa d) That's why your salad dressing price is up

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

If a pretty chart vs a table helps clear things up, here’s a pretty one from @justinwolfers.bsky.social

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I can’t even… Your July 7th hotly awaited Tunisia Tariff Update.🤓

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I think our business will be fine if we just send our customers a letter that says “please keep buying lots of our stuff, and we’ll send you a letter in 2-weeks that will tell you how much it costs.” Sure, that’ll be great. (And even attached the simple trade charts…)

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

It’s time to Re-Read the Words That Started It All. Today, take 5 min to read the Declaration of Independence - not as a historical document but as a living call to courage and the power of collective purpose, and about the fire that still ignites us.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Quick Summary of Today's Headlines:

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Prolly time for a new strategy here - another KC "deal" that drives the stock in the wrong direction. CEO's Mike Hsu's performance has been less than stellar...

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Top 50 Markets Summary on Redfin - fascinating buyer/seller metrics. www.redfin.com/news/sellers...

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Not gonna lie - if you’re not using this Chat GPT feature, you’re just not living life right.😎

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Canada’s Prime Minister gave the White House this nice present yesterday. What could go wrong?😎

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

One of these is not like the other: Shanghai Port Traffic vs Los Angeles Port traffic on April 28th.

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Randy Kates @randykates.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Living here today I see… “Everything is Fine” zone of insanity.

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