Government Data: Report Of The American Statistical Association

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 19:40
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.

Stairs Up, Elevator Down

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 18:42
Talking SPX, sectors, bonds, silver and USD in charts, and much more.

Technical Market Report For December 13, 2025

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 18:10
Seasonality for the coming week leaves something to be desired and a pullback next would be an ideal setup for the Santa Claus rally.

Bitcoin Faces Potential Price Drop To $75k Amid Declining ETF Inflows

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 17:26
Bitcoin price could fall to $75k, an expert predicts, due to waning ETF inflows and plummeting treasury investments.

Energy’s Next Big Plays: AI Utilities, Small Modular Reactors, And Global Shale

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 16:45
From the oil fields of Texas to the power-hungry data centers driving AI, the energy world is rapidly changing.

November 2025 Jobs Preview: What To Expect

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 16:05
The labor market is clearly softening heading into the November report.

A Weakening Earnings Foundation Leaves The Market Increasingly Fragile

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 15:39
While some may be calling gold a bubble, others see it as being more rational. 

The Day After

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 15:09
The Fed cut rates Wednesday afternoon. The market popped, dropped, and then it settled flat. None of it mattered; not the cut, not the pop, not Powell's press conference. The only thing that mattered was Thursday morning. The day after.

Silver’s Expanding Role Inside The Retirement System

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 14:40
Beginning in early 2026, a rule change will allow precious metals, including silver, to be held inside 401(k) plans for the first time in history.

Broadcom Dividend Increase - Saturday, Dec. 13

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 14:30
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.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Secures Nasdaq 100 Spot As MSCI Decision Looms

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 14:20
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 Q1 Earnings Preview: Buy Now Or Wait For The Results?

TalkMarkets - Sat, 12/13/2025 - 14:00
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?

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