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The End Of The S&P 500?

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 17:27
If passive funds grow to too large versus the market capitalization of the stocks in the index, the resulting loss of price discovery associated with markets would create an instability that would take the index down to zero.

Top 3 Non-Big-Box Retail Stocks You Must Own Heading Into 2026

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 17:25
Warby Parker, Ulta Beauty, and Levi’s are three retail stocks outside the mainstream big-box names that could outperform next year.

60,000 Contracts Hit This Stock

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 17:17
The broader market is flashing warning signs. The Santa Claus rally is failing with back-to-back down days. 

Everyone's a Lender Now: Shadow Banking USA

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 16:58
How much private credit has been put in place but isn't in the official credit total is unknown and very likely unknowable. That means total systemic risk is also unknowable.

'Highly Likely' We'll See A True Bear Market In 2026

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 16:45
2026 will likely be a more volatile and painful year than investors have become accustomed to after 3 blockbuster years of returns.

Trump’s Tariffs Run The Whiskey River Dry

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 16:33
The uncertainty created by today’s tariffs will create scarcity (and higher prices) of lower order goods (in this case whiskey) in the future.

3 Worst Performing Dow Jones Stocks In 2025

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 16:20
The three worst-performing Dow Jones Stocks in 2025 were UnitedHealth Group, Salesforce, and Nike, all of which posted negative returns.

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - Towards The End Of The Year

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 16:07
Stocks were wobbly but found some support. VIX is wallowing.

Gold, Silver & The Dollar Collapse

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 15:54
We discuss what’s really happening inside the global monetary system.

Will Tariffs Be Refunded If The Supreme Court Strikes Them Down?

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 15:41
Polymarket provides no guidance because that bet expired December 31.

Dow, Nasdaq Drop Triple Digits Amid Tech Pullback

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 15:28
A broader pullback in tech stocks pressured markets lower to start the last days of 2025 trading, as the sector succumbed to profit taking.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Tests Key Support As $100K Rally Looms

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 15:15
Bitcoin price consolidates at key support as momentum indicators turn bullish. Analysts eye a potential rebound toward $100K in early 2026.

Is It Too Late To Buy Caterpillar After Its Bullish 2025 Run?

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 15:02
With Caterpillar integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, experts believe this stock could push up further in the coming year.

Private GDP Expanding Faster Than GDP

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 14:49
Real Private GDP is expanding over Real GDP in the latest report on an annual basis.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Stalls As AI Stocks Weigh, Eyes On Fed Minutes

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 14:32
The Dow Jones struggled to maintain positive momentum on Monday.

Rigetti Computing Is Down 61%. Is Quantum Computing Hype Dead?

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 14:17
Quantum computing harnesses principles of quantum mechanics, using qubits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously (superposition) and become entangled.

Look For The Silver Lining

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 13:53
Today was undoubtedly a wild one for silver traders. For better or worse, silver remains well above its moving average and peers.

3 Top Dividend Stocks For Monthly Payouts

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 13:33
Monthly dividend stocks pay shareholders 12 times a year.

Softs Report - Monday, Dec. 29

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 13:12
Cotton was lower in holiday market trading, but the biggest part of the loss came from the switch from December to March.

GBP/USD Steadies As Markets Weigh Fed-BoE Rate Divergence In Thin Liquidity

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 12:59
GBP/USD trades without a clear direction at the start of the week amid reduced liquidity.

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