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A Sobering Insider Buy

A Sobering Insider Buy

Image source: PixabayInsiders are loading up on a $9 million stock with new government mandates around preventing drunk driving. But read this before you start chasing illiquid stocks. Market Update The VIX reached over the 17 mark, oil prices appeared to be coming down, and the market headed into the weekend on a rebound high. It might not feel like […]
There Are Much Better Apples To Bite Into

There Are Much Better Apples To Bite Into

Image Source: UnsplashWhen you’re in, you’re in. When you’re out, you’re out. But how do you tell which one is which?That’s the question The Wall Street Journal brought up last week concerning Big Apple landlords. The article, titled “Is the worst over for New York offices?” rightly noted that “Manhattan landlord SL Green” (SLG) “has been one of […]
University of Wyoming launches first academic Bitcoin research institute

University of Wyoming launches first academic Bitcoin research institute

Key Takeaways The UW Bitcoin Research Institute aims to improve the quality of academic Bitcoin studies. Dr. Bradley Rettler is the inaugural director of the new Bitcoin-focused academic institute. The University of Wyoming has established the UW Bitcoin Research Institute, the first academic institution dedicated to Bitcoin studies. Dr. Bradley Rettler, Associate Professor of Philosophy, […]
Has The Recent Selling Bout Come To A Screeching Halt?

Has The Recent Selling Bout Come To A Screeching Halt?

Image: BigstockThis year’s market rally has come with minimal gut-check moments for investors. We remain in the midst of one of them.Even after the recent declines, the S&P 500 was still up better than 13% following Thursday’s close. The largest drawdown we’ve experienced this year has been about 6%, which came back in the spring during […]
Masters In Trading – Saturday, July 27

Masters In Trading – Saturday, July 27

Image Source: PexelsIn this video, I recap the most recent trading session. I also take a closer look at the market action seen in the Nasdaq 100 throughout this past week.00:12:34More By This Author:My Portfolio Option Trades This WeekMasters In Trading – Sunday, June 30Masters In Trading – Saturday, June 22
2.8% Growth Vs. 28% Recession Risk: The New Economic Landscape In 2024

2.8% Growth Vs. 28% Recession Risk: The New Economic Landscape In 2024

Jul 25, 2024,04:37pm EDT       Real GDP grew at 2.8% rate in Q2 2024 – DR. BILL CONERLY USING DATA FROM THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSISModerate economic growth usually doesn’t justify celebration, but given last year’s pessimism, it’s time for fireworks and sparklers. Gross domestic product last quarter increased by 2.8%, a hair above average […]
Olympic Bargains And Overruns

Olympic Bargains And Overruns

These are in constant dollars. Looks like 1984 in Los Angeles was a bar-goon!More By This Author:SMCI: Nasdaq 100 Newcomer Loses Nearly Half Its ValueBetting On Jack Casey’s Valuation
Ethereum And Solana: A Comparative Analysis Of Current Trends And Future Projects

Ethereum And Solana: A Comparative Analysis Of Current Trends And Future Projects

Ethereum (ETH-X) and Solana (SOL-X) have both captured significant attention. Recent trends and market dynamics, however, present a mixed picture for these two digital assets. In this, we look into the recent price movements and potential future trajectories of ETH and SOL, offering insights into what investors might expect in the coming months.Based on our most […]
Inequality Is Caused By Inflation

Inequality Is Caused By Inflation

Many claim the problem with fractional reserve banking is that it loans money into existence. It does, but under normal circumstances the money created by commercial banks disappears when loans are repaid or defaulted on, which therefore doesn’t create a permanent inflation of the money supply. Government intervention, however, converts temporary money into permanent money […]
Technical Market Report For July 27, 2024

Technical Market Report For July 27, 2024

The good news is: The small cap indices outperformed the large cap indices by a large margin last week.  The NegativesThe first chart covers the last 6 months showing the NASDAQ composite (OTC) in blue and a 10% trend (19 day EMA) of NASDAQ new highs (OTC NH) in green.  Dashed vertical lines have been […]