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A fundamental look at the S&P MidCap 400, including key performance drivers, sector and revenue exposures, as well as a new sustainability screened index built on the S&P 400.
The GBP/USD price traded in a positive zone, briefly challenging the levels around 1.3400 as markets reacted to shifting monetary policy expectations and economic data.
The EUR/USD exchange rate held steady in the past few months, a trend that may continue in the coming months as top analysts predict a return to US dollar slide amid a divergence between the Fed and the ECB.
Employment data show job declines in California and New York diverging from national trends, raising concerns about regional labor market weakness, structural shifts, and the impact of policy and migration on two of the largest US state economies
Apple’s long-awaited artificial intelligence strategy, coupled with strong iPhone 17 sales, could reshape investor sentiment and unlock billions in new value
A look at high-yield derivative income ETFs and risk-parity funds exploring how options income leverage and multi-asset strategies aim to balance yield risk and long-term portfolio stability
Enthusiasm for Bitcoin has faded in 2025 as price appreciation vanishes. After hitting a high of $123,900 on Oct. 7, Bitcoin slid into a sharp 32.2% drawdown and broke through the $100,000 support level. ETFs like CBTJ can help,
An overview of an aggressive short-selling portfolio targeting overheated stocks and ETFs with clear topping patterns, especially in AI semiconductors, consumer cyclicals, and expensive names, while managing risk through strict stop loss discipline
I recently recorded a podcast with Richard Hanania and wrote a post on my Great Depression book to introduce new readers to my views. I’ve authored three books on monetary economics including The Midas Paradox with more to discuss ahead.
Fed week reinforced the core trading lesson: stops are not failures but protection. Accepting risk means honoring exits waiting after losses and staying sidelined when conditions are poor until the market offers clear opportunity again
Total government statistical spending is roughly one one-thousandth of federal spending. Paying for government data is considerably less expensive for the U.S. economy than the costs of not having government data.
On Dec. 11, 2025, Broadcom increased its dividend by 10.17%, from 59 cents to 65 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 31 to shareholders of record on Dec. 22.
Strategy has successfully maintained its place in the Nasdaq 100 index after the latest round of adjustments. This marks over a year since it joined the prestigious list, even as it faces growing scrutiny over its Bitcoin-centered business model.
Accenture plc is set to report Q1 results on Dec. 18, with expected earnings of $3.74 and $18.6 billion in revenues. Managed services, strong liquidity, and active acquisitions shape the company's near-term outlook. How should one approach the stock?
It's worth reflecting back on the remarkable period we've just experienced. For the sixth time in seven years, the stock market has delivered double-digit returns. Now, here are seven key themes likely to shape markets in 2026.
Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.
24 hours before Oracle's earnings, someone bought 24,000 puts at exactly one strike: $190. The next morning, Oracle gapped down and stopped right there. They understood something most traders miss about how stocks behave after disappointing earnings.
It may have been easy to miss a stealthy bipartisan bill that passed this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. Yet, the “hidden” in plain sight House bill could have critical infrastructure implications over the near- and long-term.
In the commercial real estate sectors that we follow so closely, there were clear winners and losers. Today, we’ll have a closer look at which property sectors made the most of 2025, and which fell short.
Rocket Lab stock surged 10% in recent trading, closing the week at $61.49 per share, fueled by fresh reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up for a blockbuster initial public offering in 2026.
On Dec. 8, 2025, Eli Lilly increased its dividend by 15.33%, from $1.50 to $1.73 per share. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on Feb. 13, 2026.
The Bank of England, the National Bank of Hungary, the Czech National Bank, and the Central Bank of Armenia all meet next week to decide on the direction for interest rates. Here's what we're expecting.
What has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here is a quick look at the top 5 Buy calls and the top 5 Sell calls made by Wall Street's best analysts during the trading week of Dec. 8-12, 2025.
With deep industry acumen, both AT&T and Comcast hold a strong foothold in the highly competitive U.S. telecom sector. Given the numerous factors driving growth in the space, which stock would be the better bet?
Short of a dramatic surprise in the next few weeks, the markets should end 2025 with another big double-digit positive return, for the third year in a row.
Negative interest rates allowed countries to load up on debt that now has much higher costs, not just in the developed world but down to the smallest countries.
Without a doubt, the Chinese central bank (PBoC) is still the leading single entity that is driving up the gold price to record highs, year-to-date by more than 55 percent.
It has been a challenging past couple of months for cryptocurrencies, which may be one of the reasons that a leading crypto stock, Coinbase, was heavily shorted by institutional investors in November.
The S&P touched 6801, broke through every support level, then bounced back to 6835 like nothing happened. Classic island behavior. Lure you into thinking you're safe, then try to murder you.
AI tools have prompted surging job applications, and as employers grapple with the rising flow of potential candidates, authenticity has grown more crucial than ever.
In the wake of Oracle's worryingly rising debt levels amid an AI buildout with no certainty of a payoff, the market is quickly demanding companies offer up proof of meteoric growth to justify the sky-high premiums being assigned to their stocks.
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the recent movements in the metals market, highlighting the disparity between silver's $2.50 drop and gold's $15 rise, suggesting an overextended spread that may correct.
There are plenty of stocks still worth buying and holding out there…the same types of conservative, dividend-paying companies I’ve specialized in for more than 25 years. But there are far more groups to hate right now – one of which is DATCos
GE Vernova’s AI-fueled surge highlights the energy stocks powering the data center boom. With electricity demand set to soar, investors may want to look beyond GEV to AI energy leaders like Constellation Energy and NextEra Energy.
Rebounding further off its multi-year lows, Lululemon stock spiked as much as +14% in Friday’s trading session after delivering stronger-than-expected Q3 results yesterday evening and providing favorable guidance.
Stock splits may boost accessibility and sentiment, but they don’t change valuation or fundamentals. This piece explains why splits are cosmetic and emphasizes focusing on earnings, sales growth, and fundamentals as buy signals.
Silver’s strong rally has sparked interest in KSLV, a new ETF aiming to pair silver exposure with option income. By combining futures and active option writing, KSLV targets high monthly income while seeking to outperform raw silver returns.
September’s import drop likely reflects payback after tariff front-running and slowing economic activity, not a lasting tariff effect, as adjusted data show imports broadly tracking trend once inventory buildup and income sensitivity are considered.
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the recent developments in the financial markets as of December 12, 2025, highlighting a significant sell-off in stock indices amid growing skepticism about AI's potential.
In this video lesson, I review the overall market, data that I am seeing that indicates this could be a short-term fakeout-breakout, and the reasons why I remain cautiously bullish throughout 2026.
Gold closed the week above $4,300, silver surged past $60, and mining stocks are now confirming the bull market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues to lag as real money takes center stage. Peter breaks down:
This week’s market wrap covers the Fed’s latest rate cut and stealth QE, sharp moves in gold and silver, and an in-depth interview with WPIC’s Edward Sterck on platinum and palladium outlooks, EV impact, and future PGM demand.
The old macro was structurally in favor of those who sold, bought, traded and owned claims on… paper. The new macro is in favor of those who own real things, unleveraged by debt.
This stock is just confounding. It plunged yesterday based on company announcements related to self-driving AI. Then it ostensibly mega-rallied today for the same reason.
India has experienced an unusual surge in gold and silver imports this year, as they are traditionally known as a price-sensitive buyer, yet have seen elevated levels of purchasing even as the prices were at or near all-time highs.
Gold is consolidating high again, prolonging its remarkable monster bull. Since rocketing into extreme overboughtness in mid-October, gold has largely been drifting sideways on balance.
