The Santa Claus Rally Under Attack
Last week, the stock market’s annual ‘Santa Claus Rally’ came under attack by the bond bears. The powers behind the stock market are fighting back, but the situation looks tenuous. First, let’s look at the big picture.Considering the fact that participation in the stock market by American households is at an all-time high (as shown below), there […]
5 Top Stocks To Buy Now For 2025 Growth
Image: BigstockThe stock market soared to new highs in 2024, extending an impressive run that began roughly two years ago. The bullish winds appear ready to remain at the market’s sails in 2025 as Wall Street looks to strong earnings growth and lower interest rates, alongside the possibility of lower corporate taxes under the second Trump […]
Chinese E-Commerce Merchants Expand Their Foothold In Russia’s Online Marketplaces
Image Source: PixabayChinese e-commerce merchants are significantly expanding their presence in Russia’s online marketplaces, capitalizing on the void left by Western companies. This shift has created new dynamics in the region’s e-commerce landscape, as well as fresh opportunities and challenges for market participants.Ozon Global, one of Russia’s leading e-commerce platforms, has experienced a dramatic increase in […]
Norway Considers Nationalizing Power, Limiting Exports, Amidst European Price Surge
A jump in power prices in Europe has made the case for Norway’s ruling party to limit power exports, according to a new Bloomberg report. The Labor Party plans to prioritize ending Denmark’s power link in its 2026 renewal in its election manifesto for next September, according to insiders cited in the report.Power prices in Oslo hit their highest […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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
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 […]
