Hercules Capital is a business development company based in San Mateo, California, that lends money to entrepreneurs and venture capital investors.

Stocks fell on Wednesday, but the S&P 500 declined by only 50 basis points. However, the S&P 500 equal-weight ETF RSP rose by nearly 90 bps, which is notable dispersion today.

EUR/USD dips as strong US services PMI data supports the Dollar despite emerging labor market softness.

The Nasdaq just breached the lower edge of its expected move. The Dow is pushing the upper edge of its expected move. That divergence tells you everything about what's happening right now.

Although heavy duty truck sales rebounded somewhat in December, up from their post-pandemic low of 336,000 annualized in November to 392,000, even on a three month average basis they are down -3.4% from their peak in 2023.

+22K vs. consensus of +46K, down from December (rev’d) +37K. Alternative business cycle indicators incorporating these figures show the labor market growth at near zero:

The markets are struggling to estimate and price in risk, but there are powerful forces working against genuine price discovery.

EPS $2.82, up 31% vs. $2.15 y/y, beating estimate $2.65.

Ethereum price defends the $2,000 support zone as analysts watch $2,400 and $2,700 levels for signs of trend recovery.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 extended yesterday's losses, with the former falling 350 points as Advanced Micro Device's dismal outlook dragged chip stocks.

The oil markets had a green day today.

GBP/USD traded around 1.3712, holding above its rising 20-day exponential moving average at 1.3605, with a 14-day RSI at 62.

Advanced Micro Devices stock has had heavy, unusual trading in short-term out-of-the-money call options today. Based on the company's strong earnings results yesterday, it could be a bullish signal for AMD stock.

Valued at $18.64 billion, US Foods is a food service distributor. The company serves independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, and government and educational institutions. 

Witness the destruction of businesses with 20-49 employees.

An overview of the potential opportunity in rare earth minerals, emphasizing geopolitical shifts, "Project Vault".

U.S. stocks could be in for a "nasty" surprise as the dollar continues to break down, foreign capital leaves U.S. markets, and inflation & unemployment rise.

Canada’s private-sector activity remained soft in January, with the S&P Global Canada Composite PMI coming in at 46.4, slightly below December’s 46.7.

Several analysts cut their price targets on Qualcomm ahead of its quarterly print.

Despite mounting concerns over AI's long-term sustainability, the sector's expansion shows no signs of slowing.