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Double Calendars On Pricey Stocks
A double calendar is an options strategy that combines a call calendar and a put calendar. Let's take a look at how such an approach works with pricey stocks.
After The Pause, The Magnificent 7 Stocks Look Ready To Lead Again
The Magnificent 7 has largely traded sideways to modestly lower as concerns surrounding AI overinvestment, valuation multiples, and aggressive capital spending prompted some investors to step aside. Yet the fundamental reality has not deteriorated.
Nvidia Earnings Technical Setup - Options Market Deep Dive
As we approach Nvidia's earnings, it may be wise to take a look at how the stock has been performing, especially in the options market.
EMXC: An ETF For Trading Emerging Markets (Excluding China)
If you look at a typical emerging markets ETF, such as the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM), you will usually find one country dominating the portfolio: China. That backdrop has driven the rise of emerging markets ex-China ETFs.
The 10 Largest Companies - Saturday, Feb. 21
Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.
As Good As It Gets
With inflation still relatively benign in most key markets—for now—and further monetary easing in the pipeline from both the Fed and the BOE, the near-term outlook could be worse—much worse.
ETFs Are All Over The Place In 2026
ETFs Are All Over The Place In 2026
This Gold/Silver Ratio Just Indicated Something Huge For Silver
The gold/silver ratio made a major move — and here is a look at what historically happens next for silver. Today, we break down what this could mean.
Central Banks’ Two-Button Oil Dilemma
Hike or cut? That's the dilemma central banks face if oil prices spike higher from here. And the answer is far from obvious. Could inflation really surprise us this year? Here's your full guide to the week ahead.
Cloudflare Stock: Mastercard Partnership And Market Selloff Explained
Cloudflare made headlines this week with two separate developments — a major partnership announcement and an unexpected market selloff. On Feb. 17, Cloudflare confirmed a strategic collaboration with Mastercard.
Nvidia And Meta: The AI Dream Team?
Another day, another AI headline. Unsurprisingly, Nvidia is the one in the news again, with an announced partnership with fellow Magnificent 7 member Meta Platforms keeping interest in the broader AI buildout red-hot.
The Market Tells You Everything. Are You Listening?
Here's the thing: the market wasn't hiding. It was talking. It's always talking. Most people just don't know how to listen. Sector rotation is one of the clearest signals the market sends. And recently, it's been screaming.
Crypto Buy Alert: The "Micro" Signal Pointing To +40% Upside
Is the cryptocurrency crash finally over, or is this just a trap? In this video, I reveal a short-term trading opportunity: a 30%-40% relief rally.
Is Blue Origin About To Have Its AWS Moment?
AWS built the foundation that software companies run on, and it went on to reshape the entire tech industry. Now, Jeff Bezos might be pursuing a similar playbook in space.
The Science of Balanced Cleansing for Facial Hair and Skin
The Science of Balanced Cleansing for Facial Hair and Skin
Wall Street's Top 10 Stock Calls This Week - Saturday, Feb. 21
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 Feb. 16-20, 2026.
The Business Cycle Narrative & War With Iran
Iran tensions and shifting trade policies spark volatility as the S&P 500 tests key resistance. While energy risks impact crude, historical data suggests geopolitical shocks are often short-lived. Watch Home Depot for earnings impact.
Stocks That Could Benefit From Japan-Backed Ohio Natural Gas Plant
A Japan-backed 9.2-gigawatt natural gas plant in Ohio will fuel AI data centers, marking a major investment in U.S. energy infrastructure. Key beneficiaries include producers EQT, pipeline leader Enbridge, and GE Vernova.
Why Obtaining a Land Title in Tanzania Remains a Challenge — and What Is Changing
Why Obtaining a Land Title in Tanzania Remains a Challenge — and What Is Changing
S&P 500 Elliot Wave Weekly Update
Elliott Wave Weekly Update for the S&P 500.
