This may be my favourite entry. I really liked the simplicity. It was the perfect length for a game jam (a full release should be more money). The art style, palette and layout are superb. To answer your questions:
1. Yes, it was! I read the email first then checked the news.
2. It was, some were vague and you need the lingo (like moon means it's going up) but it makes it interesting so you find out what the terms mean when you try again.
3. I would add maybe a breaking news segment to add disruption. More stocks to manage, higher vet bill. But I understand for the game jam you had to make it simpler.
I loved it.