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Over 120 DeFi protocols at risk in suspected Squarespace DNS attack

Over 120 DeFi protocols at risk in suspected Squarespace DNS attack

Key Takeaways Blockaid identified a DNS attack targeting DeFi apps hosted on Squarespace. MetaMask is actively warning users about compromised DeFi applications. Blockchain security firm Blockaid has warned of a possibly widespread domain hijacking incident affecting Compound, Celer Network, and potentially 120 other protocols. According to the report, a new frontend attack was detected today, […]
Rearview Mirror Or Windshield? Musk Responds To Bill Gross’ Tesla Criticism

Rearview Mirror Or Windshield? Musk Responds To Bill Gross’ Tesla Criticism

Image courtesy of 123rf.com Tesla’s (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock performance and market position have sparked a debate between renowned investor Bill Gross and CEO Elon Musk. The electric vehicle manufacturer’s shares have experienced significant volatility in recent weeks, drawing attention from market watchers and industry experts alike. Bill Gross Comments on Tesla Stock Acting like a Meme […]
Gold’s Growing Appeal Amid U.S. Debt Concerns

Gold’s Growing Appeal Amid U.S. Debt Concerns

Image Source: Pixabay Gold’s Growing Appeal Amid US Debt Concerns The United States is facing an increasingly unsustainable fiscal future. The steady increase in the federal deficit from 2018 to 2023 highlights a worrying trend, especially when considered alongside similar fiscal challenges faced by other developed nations. This situation underscores why gold is becoming an increasingly […]
What Wall Street Is Saying About Trio Of Big Banks Ahead Of Earnings

What Wall Street Is Saying About Trio Of Big Banks Ahead Of Earnings

Image Source: Pixabay JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC) are scheduled to announce quarterly results on July 12. What to watch for: BOFA SEES POTENTIAL FOR BOUNCE: In a preview for the big bank group, analysts at BofA noted that investors will be watching for signs that “the much-awaited bottoming” in net interest income, or NII, is in hand. A […]
How We Made 26% On The Latest Tesla Trade

How We Made 26% On The Latest Tesla Trade

Image Source: Unsplash It’s no secret that the “Magnificent Seven” stocks have been a significant driver of returns to the upside in the indexes. I do, however, take issue with the notion that those are the only stocks pushing this market higher. Of the “Magnificent Seven,” there had been only one real laggard – Tesla (TSLA).But, in case you […]
Has Healthy Rotation Become Potentially Toxic?

Has Healthy Rotation Become Potentially Toxic?

Image Source: Unsplash If you look at the reactions of the S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq 100 (NDX), you’d think that today’s benign CPI report was bad for stocks. In reality, today’s report is helping the vast majority of shares trade higher. Yet because the “wrong stocks” are heading south, so are the market capitalization-weighted indices […]
Take This Great CPI News With A Grain Of Salt 
                    
 
The June CPI Numbers
The Grain of Salt

Take This Great CPI News With A Grain Of Salt   The June CPI Numbers The Grain of Salt

 By all accounts, the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was great news, but you might want to take it with a grain of salt.This apparent victory over price inflation likely means the Fed will surrender to inflation. This CPI report likely tees up a much-anticipated interest rate cut in September. In other words, the apparent […]
S&P 500 43% Overvalued

S&P 500 43% Overvalued

Image source: Pixabay The current valuation of the S&P 500 using the Fed Model modified with BBB yield shows an overvalued stock market.Video Length: 00:09:01More By This Author:Weak Dollar Kryptonite To U.S. Stocks Stock Market Gets Weird And Risky Weekly Recap And DARP Update
Get A 25% Yield From Apple

Get A 25% Yield From Apple

Image Source: Unsplash The new world of single-stock covered call ETFs is the latest step in the long line of ETF innovations. Before the advent of exchange-traded funds, only individual stocks traded on the exchanges. Investors who wanted to invest in portfolios of stocks were stuck with mutual funds. ETFs provide a whole new way for […]
The Not-So-Preferred Side Of Preferred Stocks

The Not-So-Preferred Side Of Preferred Stocks

Image Source: Pexels Preferred stocks offer a tempting middle ground for investors seeking stability and income. They provide a fixed dividend payout, ranking ahead of common stockholders in line for those payouts. However, before diving into the world of preferred stocks, it’s crucial to understand the drawbacks that come with this investment.One significant disadvantage of preferred stocks is the lack of […]