Archives by Month:
- February 2025
- January 2025
- December 2024
- November 2024
- October 2024
- September 2024
- August 2024
- July 2024
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- November 2012
- October 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- June 2009
- April 2009
- February 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- August 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
Archives by Year:
As Trump takes office, SEC bids farewell to outgoing Chair Gary Gensler
Key Takeaways Gary Gensler is stepping down as SEC Chair. Under Gensler, the SEC brought 100 crypto-related enforcement actions. Share this article The SEC on Monday issued a statement bidding farewell to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who has led the agency since April 2021. Gensler’s exit comes as Donald Trump begins his second term in […]
The Retail Investor Has Been On The Sidelines
Image Source: Pixabay I think this is a function of the news media. Those who watch cable news (or any news for that matter) tend to be more depressed and far less optimistic.Psychological Effects: Anxiety and Stress: Continuous exposure to negative or alarming news can increase anxiety levels. The repetitive nature of news cycles, particularly during crises, might contribute to heightened stress. Perception of Reality: There’s a phenomenon known as “mean world syndrome,” where heavy viewers of news, particularly when it’s crime or conflict-focused, might perceive the world as more dangerous than it statistically is. Depression: The constant barrage of negative news can lead to feelings of helplessness, despair, or depression, especially if viewers feel they have no agency over the events reported. It is not a huge stretch, given what has happened with the current presidential campaign, which […]
3 Dividend Stocks Worth Buying Today And Holding Forever
Image courtesy of 123rf.com Traders thrive on asset volatility, be it stocks or Bitcoin and altcoins. But what about people who want to avoid such daily anxiety and unpredictability? This is when the invest-and-forget approach comes in the form of dividend stocks. But not just any dividend stocks. Investors must be confident that they can “forget” about them […]
Key Takeaways From Energy Intelligence’s 2025 Outlook
Photo by Martin Adams on Unsplash The global energy landscape is in the midst of a transformation, driven by accelerating climate goals, technological innovation, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Energy Intelligence’s 2025 Energy Outlook sheds light on the trends shaping the industry’s near-term future, offering key insights into how governments, businesses, and consumers are adapting to a rapidly evolving energy paradigm.Here […]
Stock Indices Will Hit Massive New Highs In 2028
Image Source: Unsplash I’m calling it now: Stock indices will hit massive new highs by the end of 2028. I predict that the SPX 500 will get to 10,000, the Dow Industrials will get to 70,000.Seems like a stretch, right? Well, when you think about it, the indices only need to average about 13-15% in gains each […]
Gold & Silver Consolidating Recent Highs, Poised For Next Leg Higher
Image Source: Pixabay This week, we’ll change things up from our usual analysis on longer term charts and instead focus on the short term to see if there are any clues about where gold and silver are headed next. We’ll start with a 4-hour chart of gold and see that it has created a triangle wedge consolidation pattern […]
Strong Earnings And Easing Inflation Propel Market Higher Year To Date
The U.S stock market experienced a robust performance in the week ending January 17, 2025, marking its best week since President Trump’s election victory. The S&P 500 rose by 2.9%, Poppa Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 3.7% and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 2.5% over the past 5 trading days. The Russell 2000 Index, representing […]
Energy Markets Pull Back
Image Source: Unsplash The slight retreat in WTI crude oil futures around $77.6 per barrel reflects a market grappling with the complex interplay of geopolitical developments, supply-side uncertainties, and shifting policy expectations tied to President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The prominent question is whether potential easing of U.S. sanctions on Russia, aimed at fostering a resolution […]
Economists Increase Inflation Forecasts Due To Trump’s Economic Policies
Trump’s Return Nudges Economists’ Inflation Outlook HigherThe Wall Street Journal reports Trump’s Return Nudges Economists’ Inflation Outlook Higher Economists are starting to model the effects of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to raise tariffs, cut taxes and restrict immigration. The upshot: Inflation and interest rates are likely to be higher for at least the next two years […]
Ethereum Foundation considers staking its $1B ETH holdings amid criticism and leadership overhaul
Key Takeaways The Ethereum Foundation is exploring staking options amid criticism of its asset management. Vitalik Buterin cited regulatory challenges as historical reasons for not staking. Share this article The Ethereum Foundation has been catching flak for just selling ETH to pay the bills instead of exploring staking or DeFi. Now, according to Vitalik Buterin, […]
