Brett Maas at the 16th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference

Check out this picture posted on Facebook from the recent 16th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference I attended in Hollywood, CA

The 'Experts' Cited by the New Censors February 24, 2021
A leftist professor helps Democrats attack non-leftist media.
More Green Blackouts Ahead February 24, 2021
Biden’s regulators are ignoring the electrical grid’s vulnerability.
No Speech Coddling in Chicago February 24, 2021
A new journal from students who refuse to be cancelled.
Energy Policy After the Texas Blackouts February 23, 2021
Students discuss whether aggressive climate goals square with reality.
Connecticut's Covid Vaccine Lesson February 23, 2021
Gov. Lamont makes a smart decision to base eligibility on age.
The Equality Act Makes Women Unequal February 23, 2021
H.R. 5 erases ‘sex’ as a legal category, with dire consequences.
'America Is Back,' but Europe Has Moved February 23, 2021
Macron and Merkel respond coolly to Biden, and public opinion backs them.
Google and Facebook on the Barbie February 23, 2021
Why an antitrust exemption for news outlets is better than Australia’s scheme.
'White Nationalism' Isn't American Minorities' Biggest Problem February 23, 2021
Racial paranoia and taboos feed crime against Asians and black distrust of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Biden's Stimulus Bill Is a $1.9 Trillion Clunker February 23, 2021
Senate Republicans are eager to get aid where it’s needed, reopen schools and encourage work.
China's Reckless Labs Put the World at Risk February 23, 2021
Beijing is obsessed with viruses, but not biosafety. We are paying a high price for its lapses.
Covid 'Relief' Through 2028 February 23, 2021
Schools are getting billions they can spend over nearly a decade.
The Woke 'Model Minority' Myth February 22, 2021
For progressives, Asian-American achievement is an embarrassment.
An Open Mind Is the Key to the Post-Covid Economy February 22, 2021
What do you do when the facts change? If policy makers stick to their priors, they risk inflation.

The 'Experts' Cited by the New Censors February 24, 2021
A leftist professor helps Democrats attack non-leftist media.
More Green Blackouts Ahead February 24, 2021
Biden’s regulators are ignoring the electrical grid’s vulnerability.
No Speech Coddling in Chicago February 24, 2021
A new journal from students who refuse to be cancelled.
Energy Policy After the Texas Blackouts February 23, 2021
Students discuss whether aggressive climate goals square with reality.
Connecticut's Covid Vaccine Lesson February 23, 2021
Gov. Lamont makes a smart decision to base eligibility on age.
The Equality Act Makes Women Unequal February 23, 2021
H.R. 5 erases ‘sex’ as a legal category, with dire consequences.
'America Is Back,' but Europe Has Moved February 23, 2021
Macron and Merkel respond coolly to Biden, and public opinion backs them.
Google and Facebook on the Barbie February 23, 2021
Why an antitrust exemption for news outlets is better than Australia’s scheme.
'White Nationalism' Isn't American Minorities' Biggest Problem February 23, 2021
Racial paranoia and taboos feed crime against Asians and black distrust of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Biden's Stimulus Bill Is a $1.9 Trillion Clunker February 23, 2021
Senate Republicans are eager to get aid where it’s needed, reopen schools and encourage work.
China's Reckless Labs Put the World at Risk February 23, 2021
Beijing is obsessed with viruses, but not biosafety. We are paying a high price for its lapses.
Covid 'Relief' Through 2028 February 23, 2021
Schools are getting billions they can spend over nearly a decade.
The Woke 'Model Minority' Myth February 22, 2021
For progressives, Asian-American achievement is an embarrassment.
An Open Mind Is the Key to the Post-Covid Economy February 22, 2021
What do you do when the facts change? If policy makers stick to their priors, they risk inflation.

The 'Experts' Cited by the New Censors February 24, 2021
A leftist professor helps Democrats attack non-leftist media.
More Green Blackouts Ahead February 24, 2021
Biden’s regulators are ignoring the electrical grid’s vulnerability.
No Speech Coddling in Chicago February 24, 2021
A new journal from students who refuse to be cancelled.
Energy Policy After the Texas Blackouts February 23, 2021
Students discuss whether aggressive climate goals square with reality.
Connecticut's Covid Vaccine Lesson February 23, 2021
Gov. Lamont makes a smart decision to base eligibility on age.
The Equality Act Makes Women Unequal February 23, 2021
H.R. 5 erases ‘sex’ as a legal category, with dire consequences.
'America Is Back,' but Europe Has Moved February 23, 2021
Macron and Merkel respond coolly to Biden, and public opinion backs them.
Google and Facebook on the Barbie February 23, 2021
Why an antitrust exemption for news outlets is better than Australia’s scheme.
'White Nationalism' Isn't American Minorities' Biggest Problem February 23, 2021
Racial paranoia and taboos feed crime against Asians and black distrust of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Biden's Stimulus Bill Is a $1.9 Trillion Clunker February 23, 2021
Senate Republicans are eager to get aid where it’s needed, reopen schools and encourage work.

Autotrader: Review: The 2021 Ford F-150, updated and redesigned February 24, 2021
This well-rounded full-size pickup consistently offers capability, value, innovation, and choice but the new model's exterior isn't much different this year.
: Mining stocks have surged in a struggling U.K. market — and have 2 more tailwinds February 24, 2021
Mining stocks have rallied as the global economy has recovered, and there are factors that could further lift the sector.
NerdWallet: Cruise lines with the most flexible cancellation policies February 24, 2021
Booking travel right now can be risky, and bad cancellation policies are easy to come by in the cruise industry. Here are the ones we don’t hate.
Europe Markets: German stocks lead Europe higher after upbeat data as U.S. equity futures steady February 24, 2021
European stocks were a mixed bag on Wednesday, with the German DAX climbing after better-than-expected growth data, while the FTSE 100 index was dragged south as heavily weighted HSBC fell on news out of Hong Kong.
Next Avenue: Why driverless cars are paradise on wheels for some February 24, 2021
Autonomous vehicles are already winning over residents of a retirement community, some in their 90s.
: ‘If we had a bunch more headroom, we probably would’ve let things continue,’ Robinhood’s Tenev tells Dave Portnoy February 24, 2021
It's hard to find two people who better epitomize the retail trading boom than Vlad Tenev, the co-CEO of the popular online broker Robinhood, and Dave Portnoy, the brash founder of Barstool Sports who took up investing as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the sports world.
: ‘That kind of bill sets us way back.’ Some Texans face massive electric bills after severe weather — why it’s happening and what they can do about it February 24, 2021
After living through freezing temperatures, some Texans are discovering they owe their utility companies thousands of dollars.
The Moneyist: We put our spendthrift neighbors in touch with our financial adviser. They called her ‘lousy.’ So how come WE are the ones who retired early? February 24, 2021
‘Warren Buffett and Harry Potter couldn’t get those two retired early.’
The Moneyist: My fiancé wants me off the deed and mortgage to our new home. If I don’t agree, he says we’ll stay engaged forever February 24, 2021
‘The house is appreciating daily due to its location, and he wants his children to inherit it. He wants me to pay rent, which essentially leaves nothing for my children.’
The Moneyist: I’m 28, have no debt, 401(k), Roth IRA and $45K. My parents want me to save for a home. I want a Tesla Model 3. Who’s right? February 24, 2021
‘I believe I can buy the car and strap down, and save more aggressively to replenish the funds.’