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The Fed’s Labor Market Divide Is Hardening Against Rate Cuts

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 19:00
Goolsbee’s dismissal of labor market weakness highlights a growing rift inside the Fed, complicating the path to rate cuts.

Retail Investors Vs. Institutions Portfolio Allocation

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 18:30
Retail investors have a less diversified portfolio than institutions.

China Will Lead The AI Race As The Dollar Declines & WWIII Begins

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 18:00
As investment bubbles grow, global power shifts accelerate, and geopolitical tensions rise, the world may be heading toward a far more unstable decade than markets currently price in.

Do You Have The Right Options Trading Mindset?

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 17:20
The right options trading mindset is critical to success. Be prepared for whatever comes next, let go of trading mistakes, and cultivate a short-term memory.

Two New ETFs Track Hedge Funds, Pay 15%

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 17:01
Recently, VistaShares launched a couple of ETFs that offer high yields and aim to track returns from famous hedge funds.

E.U. Has $8 Trillion Leverage Over U.S. As Trump Threatens New Tariffs

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:44
European capitals are weighing their response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat, this time tied to his controversial push to acquire Greenland.

Inflation: A Dirty Word For “Accommodation”

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:29
Government inflates through its central bank, the Federal Reserve System. The Fed does many other things, but its foremost responsibility is to support favored market actors through a convoluted process of monetary inflation.

The Fed Vs The White House: Why Gold Is The Clear Winner

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:14
Here’s why the struggle between the White House and the Federal Reserve offers a bullish signal for gold.

Circle Stock: Bermuda Partners With Coinbase To Take National Finance Onchain

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:00
Bermuda teams with Circle and Coinbase to accelerate national onchain payments and digital finance adoption.

Micron Stock: Is MU Headed For $450 After Barclays’ Price-Target Hike?

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 15:36
The aggressive dual upgrades have reignited optimism around the memory chip maker, but the real question is whether a forward P/E of 12 times already prices in the upside.​

January Bounce Follow-Up

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 15:15
The January Effect is the historical tendency for stock prices, especially small-cap stocks, to rise in the first month of the new year due to depressed prices from heavy selling in the previous month of December.

Navigating The Fog: 2026 And Timing The Market

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 14:59
With 2026 just getting underway there isn't a shortage of forecast letters and commentary on expectations for the coming year.

If Occidental Petroleum Hikes Its Dividend As Expected, OXY Stock Could Rally

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 14:45
Shorting out-of-the-money OXY puts over the next month provides almost a 1.5% yield.

Momentum Stays With Precious Metals

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 14:21
​​​​​​​The U.S. markets are closed today, but gold and silver clearly didn’t get the memo. 

Bitcoin Price Outlook As Macro Conditions Set To Drive Rally Despite Latest Pullback

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 14:00
Bitcoin may be experiencing a short-term profit-taking pressure after its recent rally to new multi-week highs, but the rally looks set to continue, driven by U.S. macro conditions.

Buy Stock In The Top Investment Management Firms After Strong Q4 Results?

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 13:29
Favorable quarterly results from the big U.S. banks sparked the Q4 earnings season off to a good start this week, and were complemented by very strong reports from the top investment management firms.

WSJ Economic Survey: Downside Risk In GDP

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 13:06
While the mean forecast is for around 2.2% growth in 2026, the trimmed 20% band suggests some downside risks.

How Caterpillar Stock Stands To Benefit From Data Center Buildout In 2026

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:42
For investors, Caterpillar shares’ exposure to AI-driven energy demand adds a “fresh” layer to its traditional construction and mining narrative.

Understanding The Israeli Mid-Cap Market

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:17
Over extended market cycles, Israel’s mid-cap equities have often delivered strong growth, driven by their greater sensitivity to domestic economic trends.

Indian Gold Demand Resilient Despite Record Prices

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:00
Indian gold demand has remained resilient, despite record-high prices, driven by strong investment demand. India ranks as the world’s second-largest gold market.

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