[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @AlephBlog David Merkel David Merkel posts on X about insurance, rates, $googl, number of the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and 2609 posts still getting attention that total XXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::120209971/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXX +471% - X Month XXXXXX +3.50% - X Months XXXXXXX -XX% - X Year XXXXXXX -XXXX% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::120209971/posts_active)  - X Week XX -XX% - X Month XX -XX% - X Months XXX -XX% - X Year XXXXX -XXXX% ### Followers: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::120209971/followers)  - X Week XXXXXX -XXXX% - X Month XXXXXX -XXXX% - X Months XXXXXX -XXXX% - X Year XXXXXX -XXXX% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::120209971/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::120209971/influence) --- **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) [stocks](/list/stocks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [nfl](/list/nfl) **Social topic influence** [insurance](/topic/insurance), [rates](/topic/rates) #725, [$googl](/topic/$googl), [number of](/topic/number-of), [surge](/topic/surge), [over the](/topic/over-the), [dems](/topic/dems), [ted](/topic/ted), [tariffs](/topic/tariffs), [supreme court](/topic/supreme-court) **Top assets mentioned** [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)](/topic/$amzn) [GE Vernova Inc. (GEV)](/topic/$gev) [SAP SE (SAP)](/topic/$sap) [Oklo Inc. (OKLO)](/topic/$oklo) [T Rowe Price Group Inc (TROW)](/topic/$trow) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::120209971/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "Google ran an algorithm on its Willow chip that can be repeated on similar platforms and outperform classical supercomputers a breakthrough it said clears a path for useful applications of quantum technology I've been a skeptic but this changes my mind" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981189136775356884) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-23T02:41Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "From viral videos to screaming clients inside the historic squeeze that's gripped the global silver market Scary for those who were short silver. Significant demand for silver in Indian investors and gold for China's Central Bank" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980441406658552011) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-21T01:10Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "America is in a cost crisis when it comes to home and auto insurance. A number of states have a controversial answer: price controls. Imposing price caps means that insurers will leave your state. Insureds will lose coverage & eventually pay even more" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980452501741850711) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-21T01:54Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "When P&C insurance industry surplus falls it affects premium rates everywhere but especially in areas where loss likelihood & severity have risen. This is reality. Not living in reality leads to bad results like socialism" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980452503599870300) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-21T01:54Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Ted Cruz said that GOP must take seriously the surge of political energy across the country after millions of people turned out for No Kings protests over the weekend opposing President Trumps agenda Unlikely that Dems win Senate; likely they win House" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980462775609745848) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-21T02:34Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Small businesses challenging many of Trumps global tariffs urged the US Supreme Court to affirm lower court rulings that the import levies amount to a massive illegal tax on American companies "Regulating importation" does not mean tariffs but embargoes" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980469354346213798) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-21T03:01Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Some Amazon delivery contractors say theyre ready to quit amid dwindling profits related to rising costs and the companys performance metrics that determine how much they can earn. $AMZN does not pay enough" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980476018218660296) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-21T03:27Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "S. Koreas property market rally gained further momentum reinforcing a decision by the central bank to refrain from lowering interest rates as it waits for government housing measures to cool demand Too many people for the land; they will stop having kids" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981562071948116210) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T03:23Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "High Point University has fueled its enrollment growth and financial stability by catering to a wealthier student body as universities nationwide battle to pad their balance sheets Expensive but in some ways a better model than most colleges" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981048491452272715) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-22T17:22Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "A Short Sellers AI Exercise Paints a Dire Picture of Private Equity In general don't buy private equity. It is overvalued illiquid and opaque" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981546340208308355) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T02:20Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "@mountainwesttax As an actuary I can tell you that is not a bad idea. Insurance should be for emergencies not normal situations" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981620501769564431) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T07:15Z 12.5K followers, XX engagements "GE Vernova expects an increasing amount of its gas turbines to be snapped up by big tech firms building data centers You can order turbines for delivery in 2029. If you beg you might be able to get a transformer delivered in 2027" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981028555099197467) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-22T16:03Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Europes biggest software company SAP needs users to buy AI to stay on top. But customers are still dealing with the last big upgrade. At best they are way behind. and hard to upgrade. $SAP" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1971402542505656374) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-09-26T02:32Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Inside Oklo: the $20bn nuclear start-up without any revenue $OKLO -- very speculative. Of course any company w/no revenue is speculative" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981062495050887225) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-22T18:17Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "T. Rowe is planning to launch its first cryptocurrency fund a bold move for the mutual-fund giant that mostly trades in traditional stocks and bonds I like my friends at $TROW but crypto & PE are not suitable investments for retail" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981448145188913442) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-23T19:50Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "With National Guard troops in the streets and federal workers furloughed house hunters in Washington are stepping back This has slowed down the residential real estate market across central Maryland also. Many commute a long way to work in DC" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981520477370929280) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T00:37Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "The Chicago Bears' move will leave behind $XXX million of debt left over from sprucing up Soldier Field the 101-year-old stadium that the owners want to ditch for a new one in the suburbs about XX miles away The Bears hosed the citizens of Chicago" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981535569587900609) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T01:37Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "US sanctions on Russias energy giants are sending shockwaves deep into the heart of Chinas oil industry where both state and private refiners face heightened pressure to keep up supplies while steering clear of penalties Kind of think this won't work" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981541599487414411) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T02:01Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "A New York telecommunications business placed its financing units into bankruptcy after lenders alleged it fabricated accounts receivable that were used as loan collateral I don't think it is common but the rash of receivables fraud is interesting" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981611705676218764) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T06:40Z 12.5K followers, 1306 engagements "Accounting Firms Say Foreign Issuers Face Major Obstacles if SEC Mandates US GAAP GAAP vs local IFRS doesn't matter much. GAAP in its own ways is inconsistent across industries acquisitions vs organic growth etc. It would be bad to lose foreign listings" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981822134537388395) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T20:36Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Wells Fargo was reeling from scandal. Jamie Dimon protg Charlie Scharf bet his career on saving the 173-year-old bank Excellent piece. Long but worth a read" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981827002790457732) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T20:55Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Whats up with private credit ratings The SVO has never been that great with ratings themselves; they are usually too conservative. But we are likely going to learn the hard way that the new raters are too liberal in their credit judgment of smaller firms" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981830066842873967) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T21:08Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Distortions are emerging in two corners of the US equity market as Wall Streets obsession with derivatives-powered products reshapes the investment landscape It seems that longer-term dividend futures are cheap" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981886261318013186) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-25T00:51Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Stolen Louvre treasures are uninsured France says It is very difficult or prohibitably expensive to insure unique items" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980724886403444919) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-21T19:56Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Global investors who poured billions into Chinas property market are now staring at steep losses and fears of a "lost decade" Foreigners bought high and are selling lower fearing that prices might go lower skill" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980778634119114998) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-21T23:30Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "A growing group of critics say were in an AI bubble. Is it true If so how would we know Revenue from end-users must increase dramatically to justify the capex. The deals between AI-related companies produce no net revenue for the industry as a whole" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980805293635457107) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-22T01:15Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Korean retail investors have ratcheted up risk taking even beyond their normally audacious standards. The bold bets could be a threat to the whole financial system and the broader economy. The more leverage you employ likely returns decrease" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980810684607676922) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-22T01:37Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "All leverage has internal costs. Leveraged ETFs can have liquidation events that wipe out holders. Trading on margin amplifies gains & losses but the amplified losses may lead to a margin call that wipes you out. Few are good managing at high levels of volatility so they lose" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980810685958496335) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-22T01:37Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez said the AI startup hopes to make its public market debut soon in what would be one of the first IPOs from an AI model maker If it does go public it will give us an interesting data point for valuation purposes" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1980821632349319590) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-22T02:20Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "The EU is working on trade options to counter Chinas planned export controls on critical raw materials should the bloc fail to reach a diplomatic solution with Beijing EU & US are playing with weak hands" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981033185711473112) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-22T16:21Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Car owners are struggling to make their monthly loan payments Bad news for low income credit. If auto credit at the low end is in record trouble it means their entire financial picture is breaking apart" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981196239015170488) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-23T03:09Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "Pritzker is wrong. For cities w/more than 250000 people Chicago is 16th for murder rate; they are in the top XX. They aren't #1 for the murder rates but because they are so large they are #1 for murders in total" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981601297552867436) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T05:59Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements "@SchopenhauerNow Jesus Christ is Life. John 1:4 In Him was life and the life was the light of men" [X Link](https://x.com/AlephBlog/status/1981612522764480577) [@AlephBlog](/creator/x/AlephBlog) 2025-10-24T06:43Z 12.5K followers, X engagements
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@AlephBlog David Merkel
David Merkel posts on X about insurance, rates, $googl, number of the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and 2609 posts still getting attention that total XXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.
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- X Week XXXXXX +471%
- X Month XXXXXX +3.50%
- X Months XXXXXXX -XX%
- X Year XXXXXXX -XXXX%
Mentions: XX #
- X Week XX -XX%
- X Month XX -XX%
- X Months XXX -XX%
- X Year XXXXX -XXXX%
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Social Influence #
Social category influence finance stocks technology brands countries travel destinations nfl
Social topic influence insurance, rates #725, $googl, number of, surge, over the, dems, ted, tariffs, supreme court
Top assets mentioned Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL) Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) SAP SE (SAP) Oklo Inc. (OKLO) T Rowe Price Group Inc (TROW)
Top Social Posts #
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"Google ran an algorithm on its Willow chip that can be repeated on similar platforms and outperform classical supercomputers a breakthrough it said clears a path for useful applications of quantum technology I've been a skeptic but this changes my mind"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-23T02:41Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"From viral videos to screaming clients inside the historic squeeze that's gripped the global silver market Scary for those who were short silver. Significant demand for silver in Indian investors and gold for China's Central Bank"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-21T01:10Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"America is in a cost crisis when it comes to home and auto insurance. A number of states have a controversial answer: price controls. Imposing price caps means that insurers will leave your state. Insureds will lose coverage & eventually pay even more"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-21T01:54Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"When P&C insurance industry surplus falls it affects premium rates everywhere but especially in areas where loss likelihood & severity have risen. This is reality. Not living in reality leads to bad results like socialism"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-21T01:54Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Ted Cruz said that GOP must take seriously the surge of political energy across the country after millions of people turned out for No Kings protests over the weekend opposing President Trumps agenda Unlikely that Dems win Senate; likely they win House"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-21T02:34Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Small businesses challenging many of Trumps global tariffs urged the US Supreme Court to affirm lower court rulings that the import levies amount to a massive illegal tax on American companies "Regulating importation" does not mean tariffs but embargoes"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-21T03:01Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Some Amazon delivery contractors say theyre ready to quit amid dwindling profits related to rising costs and the companys performance metrics that determine how much they can earn. $AMZN does not pay enough"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-21T03:27Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"S. Koreas property market rally gained further momentum reinforcing a decision by the central bank to refrain from lowering interest rates as it waits for government housing measures to cool demand Too many people for the land; they will stop having kids"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T03:23Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"High Point University has fueled its enrollment growth and financial stability by catering to a wealthier student body as universities nationwide battle to pad their balance sheets Expensive but in some ways a better model than most colleges"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-22T17:22Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"A Short Sellers AI Exercise Paints a Dire Picture of Private Equity In general don't buy private equity. It is overvalued illiquid and opaque"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T02:20Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@mountainwesttax As an actuary I can tell you that is not a bad idea. Insurance should be for emergencies not normal situations"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T07:15Z 12.5K followers, XX engagements
"GE Vernova expects an increasing amount of its gas turbines to be snapped up by big tech firms building data centers You can order turbines for delivery in 2029. If you beg you might be able to get a transformer delivered in 2027"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-22T16:03Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Europes biggest software company SAP needs users to buy AI to stay on top. But customers are still dealing with the last big upgrade. At best they are way behind. and hard to upgrade. $SAP"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-09-26T02:32Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Inside Oklo: the $20bn nuclear start-up without any revenue $OKLO -- very speculative. Of course any company w/no revenue is speculative"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-22T18:17Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"T. Rowe is planning to launch its first cryptocurrency fund a bold move for the mutual-fund giant that mostly trades in traditional stocks and bonds I like my friends at $TROW but crypto & PE are not suitable investments for retail"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-23T19:50Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"With National Guard troops in the streets and federal workers furloughed house hunters in Washington are stepping back This has slowed down the residential real estate market across central Maryland also. Many commute a long way to work in DC"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T00:37Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"The Chicago Bears' move will leave behind $XXX million of debt left over from sprucing up Soldier Field the 101-year-old stadium that the owners want to ditch for a new one in the suburbs about XX miles away The Bears hosed the citizens of Chicago"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T01:37Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"US sanctions on Russias energy giants are sending shockwaves deep into the heart of Chinas oil industry where both state and private refiners face heightened pressure to keep up supplies while steering clear of penalties Kind of think this won't work"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T02:01Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"A New York telecommunications business placed its financing units into bankruptcy after lenders alleged it fabricated accounts receivable that were used as loan collateral I don't think it is common but the rash of receivables fraud is interesting"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T06:40Z 12.5K followers, 1306 engagements
"Accounting Firms Say Foreign Issuers Face Major Obstacles if SEC Mandates US GAAP GAAP vs local IFRS doesn't matter much. GAAP in its own ways is inconsistent across industries acquisitions vs organic growth etc. It would be bad to lose foreign listings"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T20:36Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Wells Fargo was reeling from scandal. Jamie Dimon protg Charlie Scharf bet his career on saving the 173-year-old bank Excellent piece. Long but worth a read"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T20:55Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Whats up with private credit ratings The SVO has never been that great with ratings themselves; they are usually too conservative. But we are likely going to learn the hard way that the new raters are too liberal in their credit judgment of smaller firms"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T21:08Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Distortions are emerging in two corners of the US equity market as Wall Streets obsession with derivatives-powered products reshapes the investment landscape It seems that longer-term dividend futures are cheap"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-25T00:51Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Stolen Louvre treasures are uninsured France says It is very difficult or prohibitably expensive to insure unique items"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-21T19:56Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Global investors who poured billions into Chinas property market are now staring at steep losses and fears of a "lost decade" Foreigners bought high and are selling lower fearing that prices might go lower skill"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-21T23:30Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"A growing group of critics say were in an AI bubble. Is it true If so how would we know Revenue from end-users must increase dramatically to justify the capex. The deals between AI-related companies produce no net revenue for the industry as a whole"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-22T01:15Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Korean retail investors have ratcheted up risk taking even beyond their normally audacious standards. The bold bets could be a threat to the whole financial system and the broader economy. The more leverage you employ likely returns decrease"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-22T01:37Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"All leverage has internal costs. Leveraged ETFs can have liquidation events that wipe out holders. Trading on margin amplifies gains & losses but the amplified losses may lead to a margin call that wipes you out. Few are good managing at high levels of volatility so they lose"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-22T01:37Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez said the AI startup hopes to make its public market debut soon in what would be one of the first IPOs from an AI model maker If it does go public it will give us an interesting data point for valuation purposes"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-22T02:20Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"The EU is working on trade options to counter Chinas planned export controls on critical raw materials should the bloc fail to reach a diplomatic solution with Beijing EU & US are playing with weak hands"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-22T16:21Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Car owners are struggling to make their monthly loan payments Bad news for low income credit. If auto credit at the low end is in record trouble it means their entire financial picture is breaking apart"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-23T03:09Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"Pritzker is wrong. For cities w/more than 250000 people Chicago is 16th for murder rate; they are in the top XX. They aren't #1 for the murder rates but because they are so large they are #1 for murders in total"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T05:59Z 12.5K followers, XXX engagements
"@SchopenhauerNow Jesus Christ is Life. John 1:4 In Him was life and the life was the light of men"
X Link @AlephBlog 2025-10-24T06:43Z 12.5K followers, X engagements