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Iran’s Currency War Gamble: U.S. Dollars In The Crosshairs And What It Means
Iran targets the petrodollar by considering a yuan-only corridor for oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic gamble threatens the U.S. dollar's global supremacy and could reshape the architecture of international energy trade.
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - FOMC Decision On Wednesday
Stocks rallied on a short squeeze ahead of Wednesday's FOMC rate decision and potential rate cut lobbying.
Key Events This Week: Central Banks Galore, PPI, And The War In Iran
Global markets face a 'super week' as the Fed, ECB, BoJ, and BoE meet amid geopolitical tensions and oil price volatility.
Is AMAT A Strong Dividend Stock Pick In 2026?
Applied Materials raised its dividend by 15% in March 2026, continuing a nine-year streak of increases, though its current yield remains just 0.62%.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Sees $1T AI Chip Demand By 2027 At GTC
New Vera Rubin and Blackwell architectures unveiled at GTC will scale global data center capacity and boost energy efficiency.
Our Take On The Mag 7
The Magnificent Seven has dropped 12% from recent highs, underperforming the S&P 500 as $2.1 trillion in value evaporates.
When Diversified Isn't Diversified
S&P 500 concentration is hitting record highs, undermining traditional diversification.
Stocks Bounce Back As "Fear Gauge" Takes A Breather
A welcome reprieve from Friday's steep drop, a pullback in oil and treasury yields helped boost markets to start the week.
McDonald's Stock Price Targets Are Higher - Shorting MCD Puts Works Here
McDonald's price targets are rising toward $357 as analysts cheer strong free cash flow.
The AI Cold War Is Heating Up
The rivalry between AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic has intensified, shifting from model releases to a battle for government dominance and consumer loyalty.
PayPal Stock Is Down 85% - Is It A Bargain Or A Trap?
PayPal sits near seven-year lows as stagnant growth and weak checkout volumes weigh on sentiment.
Retail Emotion + Technical Analysis: The Exact Signals Pointing Bitcoin To $85k
Bitcoin is decoupling from the S&P 500 as technical bull flags signal a potential breakout toward $85,000.
Oil Shock Sends Yields Higher And Gold Lower
Surging oil prices are pushing Treasury yields higher and strengthening the dollar, creating a short-term headwind for gold.
Miners To Get Hit By Higher Oil Prices
As energy costs soar, miners face major earnings pressure despite gold’s relative price stability.
Oklo Stock Price Analysis Ahead Of Earnings: Buy, Sell, Or Hold?
The stock will likely continue falling in the near term.
Stock Analysis: Bayerische Motoren Werke Could Gain 8.8% This Year
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG manufactures and sells automobiles and motorcycles.
Misguided Housing Bill To Boost Supply And Lower Costs Will Do Neither
Critics warn the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will stifle supply and spark rental inflation.
Weekly Market Pulse - Are We There Yet?
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are pressuring markets, yet technical indicators suggest the S&P 500 hasn't bottomed
U.S. Government Debt Black Hole Got Bigger In February
The U.S. budget deficit hit $1 trillion five months into fiscal 2026 as the national debt nears $39 trillion.
Industrial Production Increases Again In February
Industrial production rose 0.2% in February 2026, driven largely by AI data center-related utility spending.