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VanEck files S-1 for spot Ethereum ETF

VanEck files S-1 for spot Ethereum ETF

Key Takeaways VanEck has officially filed an S-1 for a spot Ethereum ETF with the SEC. The SEC’s decision on VanEck’s Ethereum ETF is highly anticipated. Asset management firm VanEck has officially submitted an S-1 registration form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). The filing represents […]
High Dividend 50: Donegal Group Inc.

High Dividend 50: Donegal Group Inc.

Image Source: Pixabay High-yield stocks pay out dividends that are significantly more than market average dividends. For example, the S&P 500’s current yield is only ~1.2%.High-yield stocks can be very helpful to shore up income after retirement. A $120,000 investment in stocks with an average dividend yield of 5% creates an average of $500 a month in […]
Recession Watch: Jobs And Real Estate Head South

Recession Watch: Jobs And Real Estate Head South

Image Source: Pixabay US financial headlines remain in Goldilocks territory (prompting all those “Why don’t Americans know how good they have it??” diatribes from the MSM). But under the surface, the drumbeat of negative data continues. Today, let’s consider jobs and real estate: Jobs Official reports of plentiful jobs and low unemployment are possible because the government […]
The Canadian Cannabis Report – 2024 YTD Review

The Canadian Cannabis Report – 2024 YTD Review

Image Source: Pixabay Here is a recap of the MCCCI portfolio as of 6/30/ 24 and spoiler alert- it is not pretty: The Best The best performer was Organigram Holdings Inc. (OGI) +21.4%. I have no view on this stock but this 6/24/24 bullish article which call the company a “great deal” is well worth a […]
Gold-Silver Ratio Could Indicate The Early Stages Of A Silver Breakout

Gold-Silver Ratio Could Indicate The Early Stages Of A Silver Breakout

Image Source: Unsplash Two months ago, the gold-silver ratio broke an important support level, indicating the white metal could be in the early stages of closing its gap with gold.The gold-silver ratio indicates how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold given the spot price of both metals. In other words, […]
Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: S&P 500 Index

Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: S&P 500 Index

Image Source: Unsplash  S&P 500 Elliott Wave Analysis – Daily ChartS&P 500 Elliott Wave Technical Analysis – Daily ChartFUNCTION: Trend MODE: Impulsive STRUCTURE: Gray Wave 3 POSITION: Orange Wave 3 DIRECTION NEXT LOWER DEGREES: Gray Wave 4 DETAILS: Gray Wave 2 appears completed; now, Gray Wave 3 of Orange Wave 3 is in play. Wave cancel invalid level: 5447.19  Overview:The S&P 500 Elliott […]
Self-Employment Collapses

Self-Employment Collapses

Government hiring is propping up the labor market, and self-employment has collapsed to record lows. Not healthy “Davidson” submits: Government hiring continues to rise at a much faster pace than the overall economy. This trend began Feb 2022 and now places government employees as a group at an extraordinary level vs the historical record. This also […]
Danger Ahead, China Is Pushing, Pushing, Pushing

Danger Ahead, China Is Pushing, Pushing, Pushing

Image Source: Pexels  There is danger ahead and the ramifications have the potential to be massive and devastating. China is pushing to become the automaker of the world, and this is a game changer. Automobiles are one of the largest and most expensive items that consumers purchase. China’s goal translates into putting all competitors in other […]
3 Solid Mutual Funds To Buy On Rebounding Semiconductor Sales

3 Solid Mutual Funds To Buy On Rebounding Semiconductor Sales

Easing inflation is boosting semiconductor sales after a not-so-memorable 2023. Also, the rebound in sales is being powered by the ongoing enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), which is driving demand for AI chipsets.The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported on Jul 5 that global semiconductor sales totaled $49.1 billion in May, jumping 19.3% year over year. […]
USD/JPY Analysis: Uptrend Still In Play

USD/JPY Analysis: Uptrend Still In Play

Despite some selling pressure at the end of last week’s trading, the USD/JPY pair has given up some of its highest gains in 38 years around the 161.95 resistance level, retreating to 160.33 and closing the week steady around 160.75. Performance may remain the same until there is Japanese intervention in the forex markets to […]