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Russell 2000, Equal Weight S&P, And Semiconductor Index Extend Rally
Indices kept the good times rolling with the Russell 2000, equal weighted S&P, and Semiconductor Index all pushing to new all-time highs. Since clearing the last line of resistance these indices have barely paused.
Way Above Average
For years, silver played hopscotched with its trio of moving averages. Over the past year, of course, the metal strapped on its SpaceX-approved rocket boosters and has roared to levels heretofore thought unimaginable.
The Home Depot, Inc.: Our Calculation Of Intrinsic Value
Each week we run a DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) model on a company from our watchlist. This week’s pick: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
Rates Spark: Sterling Rates And US TIC Data
Better UK growth signals are pushing sterling rates higher and next week's inflation numbers could push up even more. We see the broader trend, however, as one where rates drift lower.
S&P 500 Struggles To Hold Early Gains As Implied Volatility Reasserts
The S&P 500 saw a slight bounce today, rising just 25 basis points—not a very impressive move.
Low-Beta Dividend Plays For 2026
The S&P 500 is stuck. Two weeks of 60 to 80 point swings that net out to basically nothing.
The Nguyens And The Fed
Monetary policy was once quite simple. Unfortunately, the Fed made things more complicated in 2008 when they began paying interest on bank reserves.
The Institutional Shift In 2026 Behind Crypto’s Next Tipping Point
Crypto is entering a new phase, not driven by hype or narratives but by real fundamentals and financial infrastructure.
Circle Internet Group Stock: Slides 9% After Analyst Cuts And Insider Selling
Circle stock drops despite earnings beat as analysts lower targets and insider selling raises investor caution.
EUR/USD Tumbles Towards 1.1600 As Strong U.S. Data Supercharges Dollar
EUR/USD hits yearly low beneath 1.1600 as risk appetite improves.
Market Talk - Thursday, Jan. 15
The oil markets had a mixed day today.
Stocks Finish Higher As Chip, Bank Stocks Drive Optimism
Stocks charged higher on Thursday, with strong results from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Morgan Stanley driving gains in the semiconductor and bank sectors.
Will Strikepoint Gold Enjoy A Re-Rating In 2026?
Strikepoint Gold is undervalued vs other early-stage #gold junior miners despite it having a good sized, low-risk project in Nevada, USA. With the gold price at $4,600/oz Strikepoint's Hercules project looks very compelling.
AskSlim Market Week - Thursday, Jan. 15
An analysis and commentary on the financial markets.
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - Stocks Finish Higher
This market today is like watching paint dry.
Add Some Good Tech News, And Up We Go
Tech in general, and AI in particular, remain the key to the equity market’s zeitgeist. Good news from that sector keeps the stock market humming.
Bitcoin Eyes $100k While Monero Hits New Record High On Privacy Premium
The cryptocurrency market continued to chop its way higher over the past week as macroeconomic shifts, regulatory developments, and a growing emphasis on privacy have served as tailwinds.
$500 Billion... U.S.-Taiwan Agree Huge Chip Trade Deal
The U.S. and Taiwan agreed to a long-sought trade agreement that would lower tariffs on goods from the self-governed island to 15% and see Taiwanese semiconductor companies increase financing for American operations by $500 billion.
Gold Pulls Back Near $4,610 As Iran Rhetoric Softens, Fed Cut Bets Fade
Gold retreats from record highs as President Trump tones down rhetoric on Iran, boosting equities and reducing safe-haven demand.
Why Have Homes Become So Unaffordable?
More than half of US renters believe they’ll never own a home, and 80 percent of Americans say homeownership is slipping out of reach.
