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Mike Thrift

Marketing Manager

Tesla Q2 2026 Earnings: 480K Deliveries Could Not Save the Operating Margin

Tesla's Q2 2026 revenue rose 25.5% to $28.24 billion on 480,450 deliveries and a record 13.5 GWh of energy storage, yet operating income fell 57% to $398 million as R&D rose 49%, SG&A rose 45%, and regulatory-credit revenue dropped 67% to $146 million. A $1.0 billion unrealized gain on Tesla's SpaceX stake then lifted net income to $1.13 billion, nearly triple the operating result. Full income statement, balance sheet and FY2021-Q2 2026 history in a public Beancount ledger.

The Modern Worker Empowerment Act Explained: Would H.R. 1319 Bring Back the Common-Law Test for Independent Contractors?

H.R. 1319, the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, would replace the DOL's six-factor economic reality test with a single common-law standard for worker classification under both the FLSA and NLRA, centered on two prongs — control over the work and entrepreneurial opportunity — while explicitly excluding safety rules and project deadlines as evidence of control. Here's how it compares to the ABC test, what it wouldn't change, and the contractor bookkeeping checklist to run while the bill is pending.

Wall Street Can't Buy That House Anymore: What the ROAD to Housing Act's Ban on Large Investors Means for Small Landlords and Property Managers

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (Public Law 119-101, enacted July 11, 2026) bans institutional investors controlling 350+ single-family homes from buying more, with exceptions for build-to-rent, renovate-to-rent rehabs costing at least 15% of purchase price, and rent-to-own programs. Here is how the thresholds, exceptions, and a two-year grace window affect small landlords and property managers — and the ownership-count and job-cost records to set up now.

NVIDIA Q2 FY2027: $96.2B Revenue, $59.7B Net Income — and Operating Cash Flow Cut in Half

NVIDIA's Q2 FY2027 revenue reached $96.2B (+106% YoY) on $59.7B of net income, yet operating cash flow fell 52% sequentially to $24.1B — accounts receivable rose $22.3B and DSO went from 45 to 60 days on extended payment terms. In the same quarter NVIDIA issued $25B of debt, returned $26B to shareholders, and disclosed guarantees of up to $105B for a single data-center campus. Full cash-flow bridge, balance sheet and FY2024–Q2 FY2027 history in a public Beancount ledger.