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Bitcoin Rises To $103,000, But Most Altcoins Drop In The Red

Bitcoin Rises To $103,000, But Most Altcoins Drop In The Red

Image Source: Pexels This Week’s Summary The cryptocurrency market looks set to end the week at a total market capitalization of around $3.65 trillion. Bitcoin increased by nearly 3% to trade at around $103,000. Ethereum fell down by almost 2% to trade at around $3,900. XRP moved down by 5%, Cardano by 8%, and Dogecoin by 13%. Almost all […]
Kohl’s: An Interesting, Speculative Play In The Retail Sector

Kohl’s: An Interesting, Speculative Play In The Retail Sector

Image Source: UnsplashI was lucky enough to be invited to Manhattan to hang out with some friends recently. Holiday cheer was everywhere, and people were buying into it — literally swiping their credit cards right and left. So, let’s take a closer look at Kohl’s Corp. (KSS), a company I often get asked about around this time, writes Kelly Green, editor […]
How Volatility Impacts Butterfly Trades

How Volatility Impacts Butterfly Trades

Image Source: PexelsIn this short video, I discuss how butterfly strategies perform in low vs. high volatility markets. With this video, you can learn how to adapt your trades for a better risk-reward ratio and how to maximize your profit potential.00:04:27More By This Author:Navigating Market Sentiment With LVN BreachesVolatility’s Impact On Trading DecisionsHow Fly Width Affects Decay And […]
Pairs In Focus – Sunday, Dec. 15

Pairs In Focus – Sunday, Dec. 15

Image Source: Unsplash Silver The previous week for silver was a very difficult one. The market tried to reach the $32.35 level, but as soon as silver got anywhere near there, the space started to see a lot of selling pressure. As of the time of writing, silver has plummeted down to the $30.44 level, and now it seems to be looking […]
3 Food Industry Stocks To Feast On Before The New Year Rings In

3 Food Industry Stocks To Feast On Before The New Year Rings In

Image: BigstockWith the final weeks of 2024 on the horizon, the food industry finds itself at a pivotal moment. Consumer trends, supply-chain dynamics, and macroeconomic conditions have shaped the year into one of innovation and resilience.While inflation has eased slightly, it continues to influence consumer choices, pushing many to prioritize value-driven purchases. In response, food […]
WEC Energy Group Dividend Increase

WEC Energy Group Dividend Increase

Image Source: PixabayOn Dec. 5, 2024, WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) increased its quarterly dividend by 6.87%, from 83.5 cents to 89.25 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on March 1, 2025 to shareholders of record. The ex-dividend date is Feb. 14, 2025.The stock’s contribution to my portfolio’s projected annual dividend income will increase by $69 to $1,071.I own 300 shares of WEC Energy […]
ServiceTitan Jumps 42% In Trading Debut

ServiceTitan Jumps 42% In Trading Debut

Image Source: www.gotcredit.com via FlickrShares of ServiceTitan jumped as much as 42% on Thursday when the cloud software vendor made its Nasdaq debut. ServiceTitan is the first significant tech company to go public since Rubrik’s (RBRK) debut back in April and Reddit’s debut (RDDT) a month prior. Latest IPOs and Direct Listings NetClass Technology (NTCL) opened on Dec. 13 at $5.25. The company had priced its initial […]
Weekly Technical Update: S&P 500 – Sunday, Dec. 15

Weekly Technical Update: S&P 500 – Sunday, Dec. 15

Image Source: PexelsThe S&P 500 has continued to work its way higher, as it appears destined to reach the 6,200 level. In this video, I take a closer look at the market and update the labeling on the charts. Next week’s economic data will shift focus to PMI readings, U.S. Retail Sales, and the Fed decision on Wednesday.00:33:31More By This Author:Nasdaq […]
Is A Santa Claus Rally Into Year End Still Likely?

Is A Santa Claus Rally Into Year End Still Likely?

Image Source: Pixabay Stocks have been choppy over recent weeks, as portfolio manager Lance Roberts predicted due to end-of-year rebalancing by the major Wall Street funds.Once that wave is over, does a Santa Claus rally still look likely to occur?Lance and I discuss the odds of this, as well as the recent inflation data, poor price […]
Is The Treasury Market Signaling A Financial Crisis?

Is The Treasury Market Signaling A Financial Crisis?

Image Source: Unsplash Update on T-bills. Last week’s wild auctions repeated this week, only with flipped maturities. Other related data confirm the sharp demand as well as dealer participation in it. We discuss the implications plus dig into the reason why collateral is so important to begin with, and also why we don’t know nearly enough […]