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AI Monthly: How AI Is Challenging Authenticity In Recruitment
AI tools have prompted surging job applications, and as employers grapple with the rising flow of potential candidates, authenticity has grown more crucial than ever.
Mapped: Gas Prices By U.S. State In 2025
Gas prices across the United States show significant variation heading into late 2025.
Weekly Wrap-Up: Stock And Crypto Markets Tumble As AI Bubble Fears Surface
S&P 500 and Bitcoin fall as Broadcom earnings disappoint. AI sector concerns drive stock and crypto market decline with Nasdaq down 1.7% Friday.
In Search Of Donald Trump’s Booming Economy
Trump keeps insisting he has created an unprecedented economic boom that is not visible anywhere in the data.
Metal Markets Report For Friday, Dec 12
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the recent movements in the metals market, highlighting the disparity between silver's $2.50 drop and gold's $15 rise, suggesting an overextended spread that may correct.
DATCos: Why You Should Stay Away From These Stocks
There are plenty of stocks still worth buying and holding out there…the same types of conservative, dividend-paying companies I’ve specialized in for more than 25 years. But there are far more groups to hate right now – one of which is DATCos
2 AI Nuclear Energy Stocks To Buy Now Before They Soar Like GEV
GE Vernova’s AI-fueled surge highlights the energy stocks powering the data center boom. With electricity demand set to soar, investors may want to look beyond GEV to AI energy leaders like Constellation Energy and NextEra Energy.
Will Lululemon Stock Keep Rebounding After Strong Q3 Results?
Rebounding further off its multi-year lows, Lululemon stock spiked as much as +14% in Friday’s trading session after delivering stronger-than-expected Q3 results yesterday evening and providing favorable guidance.
Stock Splits: Lower Prices, Same Valuation
Stock splits may boost accessibility and sentiment, but they don’t change valuation or fundamentals. This piece explains why splits are cosmetic and emphasizes focusing on earnings, sales growth, and fundamentals as buy signals.
Is The Door Open To Double Digit Gains In 2026?
In this week’s video, we review the latest charts and data to help answer the question: Is the door open to double-digit gains in 2026?
Silver’s Up 71% – Time To Buy The New 23% Yield ETF
Silver’s strong rally has sparked interest in KSLV, a new ETF aiming to pair silver exposure with option income. By combining futures and active option writing, KSLV targets high monthly income while seeking to outperform raw silver returns.
Did Tariffs Actually Decrease Imports In September?
September’s import drop likely reflects payback after tariff front-running and slowing economic activity, not a lasting tariff effect, as adjusted data show imports broadly tracking trend once inventory buildup and income sensitivity are considered.
Financial Markets Report For Friday, Dec 12
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the recent developments in the financial markets as of December 12, 2025, highlighting a significant sell-off in stock indices amid growing skepticism about AI's potential.
Green-Flag Conditions Return Just In Time For A Friday Reversal; One New Swing Setup
In this video lesson, I review the overall market, data that I am seeing that indicates this could be a short-term fakeout-breakout, and the reasons why I remain cautiously bullish throughout 2026.
Silver Surges To Record Highs
Gold closed the week above $4,300, silver surged past $60, and mining stocks are now confirming the bull market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues to lag as real money takes center stage. Peter breaks down:
Gold & Silver Volatile On Fed Rate Moves, Interventions
This week’s market wrap covers the Fed’s latest rate cut and stealth QE, sharp moves in gold and silver, and an in-depth interview with WPIC’s Edward Sterck on platinum and palladium outlooks, EV impact, and future PGM demand.
Wall Street Eyes Lithium As Battery Storage Demand Poised To Spark New Upcycle
Commodity desks at Goldman Sachs, UBS, Citigroup, and Bernstein all see lithium demand poised to surge after the electric vehicle boom-and-bust cycle.
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - Dying In Their Elegance
Stock fell heavily. Gold and silver rallied sharply in the morning, and then gave it back in the afternoon.
Rivian Rally
This stock is just confounding. It plunged yesterday based on company announcements related to self-driving AI. Then it ostensibly mega-rallied today for the same reason.
Gold And Silver Get Big Boost From New Pension Change In India
India has experienced an unusual surge in gold and silver imports this year, as they are traditionally known as a price-sensitive buyer, yet have seen elevated levels of purchasing even as the prices were at or near all-time highs.
