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The Economy Powers On. Economists, Not So Much

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 14:00
To say a lot has already happened this year might be the understatement of the century. The global economy, against all odds, has held up remarkably well. Did this week’s drama change that? Will next week be calmer?

Tesla Stock: Robotaxis Go Fully Driverless In Austin As Barclays Raises Price Target

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 13:40
Tesla’s robotaxi service hit a new milestone this week. The company started offering rides without safety monitors in Austin. Barclays raised Tesla's price target to $360 from $350, maintaining an Equal-weight rating after the driverless milestone.

Stop Waiting For A Crisis That Ended Three Years Ago

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 13:20
Every time regional banks sell off, the doomsayers come out of the woodwork. But if you were waiting for the shoe to drop, that means you missed one of the quietest rallies in the financial sector. Regional banks hit their highest level since 2022.

The Next Big Commodity Trade After Gold And Silver, Oil To Rocket

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 13:00
Silver is hitting $100 and gold is nearing $5,000—but the biggest gains may already be behind us. In this video, I reveal my next big trade: Crude oil.

Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Canadian Net Real Estate Investment Trust

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 12:40
Canadian Net Real Estate Investment Trust is a monthly dividend stock with a high yield. This potentially makes the stock more attractive for income investors looking for more frequent dividend payouts. Here is a closer look at the Canadian REIT.

Top Picks 2026: Axsome Therapeutics Inc.

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 12:20
As opposed to the market, Axsome Therapeutics stock stayed down for months in early 2025. But after a lot of base-building, buyers have taken control -- and the growth and the story are as good as ever.

The 10 Largest Companies - Saturday, Jan. 24

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 12:10
Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.

Buy General Motors Or Tesla Stock As Q4 Results Approach?

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 12:00
Much-anticipated Q4 results from two of the major domestic automakers are on tap next week, with General Motors and Tesla reporting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, and Wednesday, Jan. 28, respectively. How should investors approach the stocks before results?

Wall Street's Top 10 Stock Calls This Week - Saturday, Jan. 24

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 11:39
​​​​​​​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 Jan. 19-23, 2026.

REITs And Monopoly

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 11:20
The topic I’d like to discuss today is how to build a real estate investment trust “monopoly.” While just a game, it teaches us something important – properties that produce superior returns and see consistent “demand” are among the best you can own.

Week Ahead: Standpat Fed, Bank Of Canada, And Norges Bank, While Cat-And-Mouse With Officials On Yen Continues

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 11:00
The cat-and-mouse game with the yen is likely to carry over to the new week's activity, but the one-way market has been broken, at least for the time being.

A Fed Shakeup Could Change How Wall Street Sees Bitcoin

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 10:39
A Fed chair who understands bitcoin as an allocatable asset is very different from one who sees it only as a regulatory problem.

Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Decisive Dividend Corp.

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 10:18
Decisive Dividend Corp. is a monthly dividend stock with a high yield. This potentially makes the stock more attractive for income investors looking for more frequent dividend payouts.

Magnificent 7 Earnings Loom: What To Expect?

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 09:57
The Mag 7 stocks have struggled lately, with the group lagging the broader market over the trailing twelve-month period.

Global Markets Brace For Pivotal Week As Mega-Cap Tech Earnings, Fed Meet Loom

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 09:31
A heavy slate of corporate results and a closely watched Federal Reserve interest rate decision promise to test investor nerves at a time when markets are already under strain.

The AI Bubble Is A Lot Worse Than You Think

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 09:04
We discuss what the monetary system is signaling right now.

Volatility Fades As Markets Refocus On Fundamentals

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 08:39
It was a volatile week in financial markets, largely driven by geopolitical developments.

The Hidden Crisis Behind Silver’s Price Surge

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 08:14
The precious metals market has entered a fundamentally new and unprecedented phase.

Weekly Commentary: Issues 2026

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 07:49
Three weeks into the new year, markets hint at “unbelievable” possibilities.

Big Time Change

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 07:24
Economics and geopolitics are closely related. Geopolitics is about the way national leaders interact with their counterparts, but economic trends also define and constrain their goals.

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