While tech stocks dominated headlines, “boring” Consumer Staples quietly delivered standout returns. Companies like Cintas proved that steady demand, low volatility, and consistent execution can rival — or beat — Big Tech performance.

Although they are among the world’s most profitable companies and have strong balance sheets, the immense spending on various AI investments from the hyperscalers in the Mag 7 has been scrutinized.

Lululemon Athletica is in focus today after its founder, Chip Wilson, reignited tensions with the company’s leadership – announcing a proxy battle aimed at reshaping the board.

The lesson for individual investors is not to liquidate entire stock holdings. Buffett’s position reflects Berkshire’s unique situation, a 95-year-old company with fewer years of deployment runway than most investors have.

In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the significant volatility in the metal markets, noting a dramatic rise followed by a substantial sell-off, advising caution amidst this turbulence.

The Gold ETF (GLD) is pulling back to its rising trend-line and so far holding that level.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) inches higher against the US Dollar (USD), rebounding toward the 14-month high of 0.6727 on Tuesday.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $57.65 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday.