Review On Refiners

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 14:10
In this quick recap of recent trading, I take a closer look at some refiners and briefly discuss their movements.

The Big Inflation Beater

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 14:00
Fortunately, there’s an asset class that has absolutely crushed inflation every decade for nearly a century. And I bet you’ll be surprised when you find out what it is. The big inflation beater is small-cap stocks.

TeraWulf Vs. Riot Platforms: Which Bitcoin Miner Stock Is The Smarter Investment?

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 13:39
The Bitcoin space is in a transition phase as operators are focusing on digital infrastructure and AI hosting to diversify revenues. TeraWulf and Riot Platforms operate large-scale facilities powered by low-cost energy. Which one has more upside?

2026 Outlook On Gold, Silver And Key Commodities

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 13:20
In this video, I break down my 2026 outlook on gold, silver, and key commodities, highlighting the trends and drivers shaping the longer-term view.

Alphabet Stock: Mexico Orders Google To Drop Android Restrictions On Device Makers

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 13:10
Mexico’s antitrust commission delivered a ruling that changes how Google can do business with mobile device manufacturers in the country. The decision targets contractual practices that limited competition in the mobile operating system market.

Further Bank Of Japan Hikes Are Expected, But Not Imminent

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 13:00
The Bank of Japan opted for a widely-expected 25 bp hike and kept the door to future hikes open, though Governor Kazuo Ueda's comments were rather neutral on forward guidance. The November CPI matched market expectations.

Trump’s Gift To The Cannabis Sector

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 12:40
This week, President Trump signed an executive order concerning marijuana. The action reclassifies marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. The news sent cannabis stocks soaring. Let’s consider a few implications.

Centrus Energy Soars After Starting Commercial Uranium Enrichment Activity

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 12:20
The buildout of Centrus Energy’s uranium enrichment facility is finally underway as the company announced on Friday it has begun constructing new centrifuges to support commercial production of low-enriched uranium. The stock surged on the news.

2026: A Year For The Consumer Comeback

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 12:10
You better not be betting against the consumer going into 2026. The CPI data from earlier in the week came in way cooler than expected. Crude oil prices are breaking down. Important consumer bellwether and retail stocks are hitting multi-year highs.

Wall Street's Top 10 Stock Calls This Week - Saturday, Dec. 20

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 12:00
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. 15-19, 2025.

Chevron: A Supermajor To Own For Energy's Next Powerful Phase

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 11:40
The year has been a tough one for oil prices. North American benchmark crude began 2025 in the low $70s. Now with just a couple weeks to go in the year, it’s been struggling along in the high $50s. But Chevron Corp. still looks appealing here.

The 10 Largest Companies - Saturday, Dec. 20

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 11:29
Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.

3 Manufacturing Stocks Benefiting From Supply-Chain Shifts Into 2026

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 11:20
Many manufacturing companies are assessing their sourcing strategies with a stronger focus on domestic manufacturing, technological advancement, and building more resilient supply-chain networks. Here is a look at stocks that may benefit in 2026.

The 6 Safest Stocks To Put On Your Buy List For 2026

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 11:00
Here are six dividend growers with zero or very low debt.

SP 500 Elliott Wave Weekly Update

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 10:41
We discuss the Elliott Wave weekly update for the S&P 500, focusing on the completion of cycle wave 3, which began in 1949.

Can XGPT’s AI Level The Playing Field For Traders?

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/20/2025 - 10:22
The era of Wall Street’s dominance in information and technology is being challenged.

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