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WTI Extends Gains After API Reports Inventory Draws Across The Board

WTI Extends Gains After API Reports Inventory Draws Across The Board

Image Source: Unsplash US crude futures pierced $85 for the first time since October, the latest milestone in a rally driven by OPEC+ production cuts, strong demand and heightened geopolitical risks.As Bloomberg reports, oil has jumped this week as tensions rise in the Middle East, with Iran vowing revenge on Israel for an airstrike on its embassy in Syria that killed a top military […]
Scrap Metal Prices In Canada For 2024

Scrap Metal Prices In Canada For 2024

Image Source: Pixabay Canada’s scrap metal industry plays a vital role in the country’s economy and environmental health. This breakdown explores the different factors influencing this market, from collection methods and processing facilities to end-market demands and price fluctuations. Understanding these factors will help you better navigate selling scrap metal and make informed decisions. Understanding Canada’s […]
Market Talk – Tuesday, April 2

Market Talk – Tuesday, April 2

ASIA:The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 35.82 points or 0.09% to 39,838.91 Shanghai decreased 2.42 points or -0.08% to 3,074.96 Hang Seng increased 390.10 points or 2.36% to 16,931.52 ASX 200 decreased 9.00 points or -0.11% to 7,887.90 Kospi increased 5.30 points or 0.19% to 2,753.16 SENSEX decreased […]
Dow Drops Triple Digits As Stocks Extend Second-Quarter Slump

Dow Drops Triple Digits As Stocks Extend Second-Quarter Slump

The second quarter isn’t off to the best start, with the Dow logging a second consecutive, triple-digit drop this afternoon – its worst daily performance in weeks. Treasury yields are increasing as investor outlook dims over the possibility of interest rate cuts in June, especially as last week’s inflation data continues to weigh. The profit taking continued […]
Puts On Hard-To-Borrow Stocks Are Not A Free Lunch

Puts On Hard-To-Borrow Stocks Are Not A Free Lunch

Image Source: Unsplash For better or worse, since publishing “Meme Stocks: The Sequel”, I’ve spent a copious amount of time discussing the various nuances of the last round of meme-stock mania. While the recent Reddit (RDDT) IPO was a popular topic, thanks to its overlap between politics and business, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) attracted […]
YOLO Spending, Inflation And The Wisdom/Madness Of Crowds

YOLO Spending, Inflation And The Wisdom/Madness Of Crowds

Image source: Pixabay YOLO spending–grabbing what you can right now because You Only Live Once–is now embedded in the zeitgeist. The original narrative–that the pandemic shutdown awakened a broad cultural awareness of the fragility of life and security, and so it’s wiser to buy experiences now rather than later–may be expanding into the complex realm of inflation and […]
The Sellers Are Kicking Off The Action This Quarter

The Sellers Are Kicking Off The Action This Quarter

Image Source: Pixabay The second quarter of 2024 is here, and so far the sellers are running the table. Bonds are selling off and the prospect of a 5% 10-year Treasury yield looks closer than it has in a long time. Investors there have made their decision on inflation.Stocks are bleeding out, too, led by the […]
There Is No Comparison Between These 9 Cannabis ETFs

There Is No Comparison Between These 9 Cannabis ETFs

Image source Introduction In this article we discuss the marijuana (cannabis) industry and the 9 cannabis ETFs that are available. Whether you decide to invest in one, or not, is up to you but the detailed analysis provided should help you make any decision with your eyes wide open. Legal Barriers While marijuana may be […]
Three Factors Driving Gold Prices To Record Highs In 2024

Three Factors Driving Gold Prices To Record Highs In 2024

Image courtesy of 123rf.com Gold prices have been rallying in 2024 and setting new highs for the precious metal. Gold started 2024 trading at $2,062.94 and is now up around 13% over the year. While it is hard to pinpoint a single reason that is pushing the gold rally forward, there are a few factors that are significantly […]
The Stock Market’s Decline May Have Only Begun

The Stock Market’s Decline May Have Only Begun

Image Source: Unsplash Stocks dropped on April 2, 2024, as rates continued to surge following solid economic data the past few days.Video Length:00:10:12More By This Author:Interest Rates And The Dollar Soar On Hot Manufacturing Data Draining Reserves May Lead To A Turn Lower In Stocks Market Moving Data Will Be Coming All Week