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That people in their 50's and 60's end up having to retire sooner than they plan to is not new, we've been writing about it for ages and of course the problem goes back much further than that. AI is maybe better thought of as the latest threat.
The timing of the transaction says a lot. Earnings had to be delayed because of an IFRS restatement and trading was even halted for a moment. A delay like that almost never comes without smoke. Financial pressure was real.
The U.S. job market has shifted dramatically in 2025. Employers announced more than a million layoffs through October, up 65% from the same period last year.
The stock market could decline even though earnings growth is high. Return expectations should focus on potential P/E expansion or contraction, not just projected earnings growth, as investor sentiment is crucial.
With the fiat U.S. dollar price of gold multiplied 2.6x since October of 2022 and rising exponentially, some people are deeply worried that something is seriously wrong with the dollar and with the global financial system generally.
Quantum computing stocks are concluding 2025 with things the sector has lacked for years: real contracts, tangible revenue visibility, and real institutional attention. Thus, here are stocks in the space that appear positioned to win.
Strategy stock certainly took a beating this week. Shares fell 14.4% as Bitcoin prices dropped to around $80,000 before recovering to $85,000 by Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
While I still like to swing for the fences once in a while, my priority for my investments is generating income. I’ve increasingly used options to generate income with various strategies, including (but not limited to) covered calls and naked puts.
If I had half a brain, I’d parlay all these amazing calls into some good marketing and get a bunch more subscribers. I just like charting more than marketing, is the problem……………
I’ve been busy peering into the crystal ball for 2026. It’s foggy, naturally, and dare I say it, a bit boring. The consensus? Reasonable US growth, underpinned by AI and high income consumers. Europe looks steady, though buoyed by German stimulus.
Target and Walmart offered insight into the strength of the consumer in their Q3 reports this week, and both were able to pleasantly beat earnings expectations. So, which retail giant should investors consider buying?
The North American oil and gas industry was ripe for collapse in 2015. But here in late 2025, it’s just not. In fact, the real question is if it will be able to meet the emerging demand growth of the next few years.
Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.
What has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here is a quick look at the top 5 Buy calls and the top 5 Sell calls made by Wall Street's best analysts during the trading week of Nov. 17-21, 2025.
It’s only November, but it’s almost time to start taking stock of the year. And I’ll be the first person to admit that life is still too expensive in 2025. But maybe things will take a brighter turn in 2026.
We discuss why the U.S. economy is not in dire straits, why global investors continue to pour money into American markets, and why the real “pain trade” is still on the upside.
While everyone watched their screens bleed red, smart money was positioning for something that happens every single December. But they weren't buying what you'd expect.
The Fed is losing effectiveness in part due to the fiscal irresponsibility of Congress. $2 trillion and growing budget deficits have made effective monetary policy almost impossible.
Bitcoin price trades at $85,071 as Fed rate cut odds jump to 69.40% while spot ETFs face worst month of outflows since January launch with $2.47B in redemptions.
After Nvidia became the world’s first $5 trillion dollar company in October 2025, investors are left wondering which tech giant will reach the milestone next.
Warren Buffett’s success in building a market-beating portfolio of stocks has earned him an almost mythological status in investing lore. But luck also plays a role in picking stocks
In a Friday interview with Fox, President Trump said Iran's nuclear program has been significantly set back and claimed that Tehran is now seeking an agreement with Washington.
In this week's video, we'll review the latest charts and data to help us answer the question, is this normal stock market behavior or something to be concerned about?
I hear that no government funds (allegedly) were used to fund demolition of the East Wing of the White House, but really, the Administration couldn’t be bothered to call in BLS workers so we would know where the economy was going?
Gold and silver stay firmly above key levels despite volatility, proving the bull market is intact. Schiff highlights Asian buying, a weakening yen carry trade, and the possibility of Japan dumping Treasuries—adding pressure to U.S. markets.
Weekly wrap: Insider buying jumps as Energy Transfer’s CEO pours millions into ET and TYG logs its first purchase in a year—signaling confidence in midstream pipelines amid rising AI-driven energy demand.
The downside risk for Strategy (MSTR) stock grows with each acquisition of Bitcoin, and the likelihood of a hugely greater payoff has become increasingly remote.
Gold’s correction may not be finished—history, the 200-day average, and falling volatility suggest more time and a possible retest of support. Silver and mining ETFs could pull back before setting up the next bullish phase
EUR/USD posts moderate losses during the North American session on Friday as the US Dollar holds firm after the release of mixed economic data and dovish comments by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.
Gold is shifting from a niche hedge to a core allocation as traditional bonds lose appeal. Investors are now considering a 60/20/20 strategy (stocks/bonds/gold), reflecting a structural rethinking of portfolios in an era of inflation and fiscal risk.
Grain futures came out of the gates strong to start the week, but that momentum faded and led to some weakness in the back half of the week, putting prices at significant inflection points for next week’s trade.
OpenAI’s share has steadily declined from roughly 50% to projections in the mid-20s in just two years. Meanwhile, Anthropic has climbed from around 10% to a position that now exceeds OpenAI.
