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Joel R Mogy Investment Counsel Dumps $7.5 Million Worth of Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) Shares: Is the Stock a Sell?

October 18, 2025

Trump's Tariffs Backfire, China Stays Silent, Marc Andreessen Backs Musk's $10T Plan And More: This Week In Economy

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You Can't Have It Both Ways

October 18, 2025

Trump's Tariffs Backfire, China Stays Silent, Marc Andreessen Backs Musk's $10T Plan And More: This Week In Economy

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From Trump's tariffs to AI's rise, the week brought major shifts in trade, tech, and global power dynamics.

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You Can't Have It Both Ways

October 18, 2025

You can’t say “it’ll go up, or down.” You just can’t. At least not if you want to be useful to anyone.

USDJPY price prediction based on the technical analysis.

USDJPY Price Prediction And Analysis

October 18, 2025

Brazil, Russia, and South Africa have the highest levels of wealth inequality globally.

Visualizing Global Wealth Inequality In 2025

October 18, 2025

This week certainly was not a dull one.

Get Out Or Buy The Dip?

October 18, 2025

Boeing Gets FAA Green Light To Boost 737 Max Output After Alaska Airlines Door Plug Blowout

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The FAA has approved Boeing to raise 737 Max production to 42 jets per month following Alaska Airlines door plug incident.

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Hamas Plans 'Imminent' Ceasefire Violation In Gaza: US Warns Of Civilian Risk, Potential Military Response

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US warns Hamas of imminent attack in Gaza, calls it a violation of ceasefire and threatens to protect civilians. Warns action against Hamas.

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W. R. Berkley (WRB) Q3 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For

October 18, 2025

Property casualty insurer W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) will be reporting earnings this Monday after market hours. Here’s what to expect.

Regional banking company ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE:SFBS) will be reporting earnings this Monday after the bell. Here’s what to expect.

ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To Expect

October 18, 2025

The market recovered from its slump a week ago Friday, but breadth suffered.

Technical Market Report For October 18, 2025

October 18, 2025

For fiscal year 2025, the deficit is $1.8 trillion, similar to 2024.

Zero Progress On Reducing The Deficit Despite Tariff Revenue

October 18, 2025

Silver price prediction based on the technical analysis.

Silver Price Prediction And Analysis

October 18, 2025

Mortgage REIT AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:AGNC) will be reporting results this Monday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.

AGNC Investment Earnings: What To Look For From AGNC

October 18, 2025

Regional banking company BOK Financial (NASDAQ:BOKF) will be reporting results this Monday after the bell. Here’s what investors should know.

BOK Financial (BOKF) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To Expect

October 18, 2025

Regional banking company Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) will be reporting results this Monday after market close. Here’s what investors should know.

Zions Bancorporation (ZION) Q3 Earnings: What To Expect

October 18, 2025

Regional banking company Cadence Bank (NYSE:CADE) will be reporting earnings this Monday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.

Cadence Bank (CADE) Reports Q3: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings

October 18, 2025

The 10 Largest Companies - Saturday, Oct. 18

October 18, 2025

Stellus currently pays a monthly dividend of $0.1333 per share, equating to an annualized payout of $1.5996.

High Dividend 50: Stellus Capital

October 18, 2025

Technical analysis on BTC.

Bitcoin Price Prediction And Analysis

October 18, 2025

Regional banking company Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) will be announcing earnings results this Monday after market hours. Here’s what to expect.

Wintrust Financial Earnings: What To Look For From WTFC

October 18, 2025

Metal packaging products manufacturer Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) will be announcing earnings results this Monday after the bell. Here’s what to expect.

Crown Holdings Earnings: What To Look For From CCK

October 18, 2025

Commercial banking company Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:PFBC) will be reporting earnings this Monday after market close. Here’s what you need to know.

What To Expect From Preferred Bank’s (PFBC) Q3 Earnings

October 18, 2025

Is Strategy a Buy After Hedge Fund TB Alternative Assets Initiated a Position in the Stock?

October 18, 2025

Citi’s planned system would allow the bank to hold native cryptocurrencies directly for clients, not just tokenized representations.

Citigroup Unveils Plans For 2026 Crypto Rollout Amid Strong Quarter

October 18, 2025

Donald Trump Faces 'No Kings Day' Protests As Millions March Nationwide, GOP Stays Silent Amid Authoritarianism Claims

October 18, 2025

Millions rallied nationwide against Trump, with top lawmakers supporting protests and condemning Trump's consolidation of power.

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As San Francisco Rents Surge, AI Startups Offer Housing Benefits To Keep Workers Close

October 18, 2025

AI startups like Cluely and Lindy are offering luxury housing and six-figure salaries to compete for top talent amid soaring Bay Area rents.

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Bitcoin Reacts To Regional Bank Stress As Yields Drop And Stocks Plunge

October 18, 2025

US regional banks face renewed stress as Bitcoin drops to $103,850 amid falling yields and liquidity concerns.

Is Owens Corning a Buy After Investment Advisor Paradiem Boosted Its Position in the Stock?

October 18, 2025

There's no guesswork to it -- the underlying math is actually quite cut and dried.

Will You Qualify for Social Security's Biggest Paycheck of $5,108?

October 18, 2025

There are 6 sub-portfolios, totaling 26 constituents, in our model AI Semiconductor Stocks Portfolio. On average they were up 7.8% last week.

Our Model AI Semiconductor Portfolio Beats The Nasdaq Again

October 18, 2025

Is Lockheed Martin a Buy After Investment Company Paradiem Initiated a Big Position in the Stock?

October 18, 2025

Shares of these retailers have been crushed this year. But there are reasons to be upbeat.

2 Beaten-Down Retail Stocks to Buy and Hold

October 18, 2025

The company reports its latest earnings numbers next month, and investor expectations are likely low.

Should You Buy Target Stock Before Nov. 19?

October 18, 2025

Inclusion on a top equities index and other positive developments considerably raised the company's profile -- and its popularity.

Why Robinhood Markets Stock Zoomed 38% Higher Last Month

October 18, 2025

Shares that double in five years generate an annualized gain of 15%.

Can This Beaten-Down Stock Turn a $10,000 Investment Into $20,000 by 2030?

October 18, 2025

Trump silently modifies tariff policy, brushing aside the trade war hawks.

Trump Tiptoes Away From Reciprocal Tariffs With Many New Exemptions

October 18, 2025

Semiconductor stocks have been the biggest beneficiaries of the Artificial Intelligence boom, as these companies provide the “picks and shovels” for the AI gold rush. But that raises the...

Are Chip Megadeals Proof Of A Boom Or Bubble?

October 18, 2025

The EUR/USD weekly forecast illustrated neutral-to-moderately-bullish momentum this week, as the euro strengthened amid easing political tensions in France. Meanwhile, the dollar remained under...

EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Euro Stabilized Amid Easing Politics, Weaker Dollar

October 18, 2025

The market is entering a phase where volatility may expand due to negative gamma positioning, low liquidity, and fading option expiration effects.

Negative Gamma And Low Liquidity Signal A Rough Road Ahead

October 18, 2025

US Baby Boomers Face Impending Homelessness Crisis, Warns Robert Kiyosaki: 'They Are Going To Be Wiped Out, Will Be Homeless'

October 18, 2025

The future of America's baby boomers is under threat, warns "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki.

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Nvidia Marks Milestone As Blackwell AI Chip Production Kicks Off In The United States

October 18, 2025

In a pivotal moment for the U.S. semiconductor industry, Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company have successfully produced the first U.S.-made Blackwell AI wafer at Taiwan...

YouTube sensation MrBeast has submitted a trademark application for a cryptocurrency exchange and payment service, expanding his footprint in the digital finance landscape.

YouTube Celebrity MrBeast Dives Deeper Into Crypto With New Trademark Filing

October 18, 2025

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Bears Are Flat Out Wrong

October 18, 2025

The market has recently been less than 2% off all-time highs, yet everyone's acting like the sky is falling. Trade war fears, banking crisis 2.0, and the AI bubble supposedly bursting (again). We heard...

President Donald Trump's economic approval rating has experienced a significant decline.

Trump's Economic Approval Rating Takes A Dive, Latest Survey Reveals

October 18, 2025

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Why Smart Investors Should Sit Out The AI Arms Race

October 18, 2025

There’s always some truth beneath the hype. That doesn’t mean what’s happening in AI isn’t real—it absolutely is. The question is: What impact will it have? How much value will be created? Nobody seems...

U.S. and China will resume Malaysia trade talks next week ahead of a planned Xi–Trump meeting in South Korea.

Scott Bessent's 'Constructive' Call Sets Up US–China Negotiations

October 18, 2025

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Bitcoin's Odds Of Dipping Below $100,000 This Month Stand At 52%, Says Polymarket

October 18, 2025

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has a 52% chance of falling below $100,000 this month, according to data from prediction platform Polymarket.

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D-Wave Quantum Investment Check Before Q3 Earnings: Liquidity Solid Amid Risks

October 18, 2025

Ahead of earnings, D-Wave Quantum’s balance sheet is materially stronger than a year ago, implying low near-term liquidity and solvency risk as compared to the year-ago period. But can this capital...

Warren Buffett and his successor Greg Abel have been directing Berkshire Hathaway towards consumer-centric investments throughout 2025.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Bets Big On Consumer Brands Amid Economic Shifts

October 18, 2025

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Will Regional Banks Trigger A “Credit Event” For The Financial System?

October 18, 2025

Banking is not a small, insignificant industry. Yes, the big banks still have an inordinate amount of power in the industry, but regional banks still have a profound impact on the real economy. And...

Meta Lures Gen Z Talent With Six-Figure Salaries Amid Shrinking Job Opportunities — Here's How Much It's Offering

October 18, 2025

Meta is reportedly offering hefty paychecks for entry-level software engineering roles, a move seen as a response to the challenging job market for recent graduates.

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The Dominoes Keep Falling In The Move To Digital Money

October 18, 2025

Earlier, I noted that the same institutions that crypto was meant to disrupt were starting to embrace it instead. Which meant the financial giants who once resisted change were now the ones driving it....

JPMorgan reports that investments in AI stocks have significantly boosted US household wealth by an impressive $5 trillion over the past year.

AI Stocks Contribute $5 Trillion To US Household Wealth, JPMorgan Reveals

October 18, 2025

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Trump Blasts UN Shipping Emissions Plan, Forces Yearlong Delay

October 18, 2025

Trump's sanctions threat stalls IMO shipping carbon plan; 57-49 vote delays Net Zero Framework a year, drawing criticism worldwide today.

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Wall Street's Top 10 Stock Calls This Week - Saturday, Oct. 18

October 18, 2025

What has Wall Street been buzzing about this week? Here is a quick look at the top 5 Buy calls and the top 5 Sell calls made by Wall Street's best analysts during the trading week of Oct. 13-17, 2025.

Fifth Third Bancorp's strategic investments in technology and branch expansions enhance its competitive positioning. Plus, its acquisition of Comerica is expected to improve its financial strength and...

Fifth Third Bancorp: A "Super Regional" Bank In The Making After Comerica Buy

October 18, 2025

Mumbai, India – October 18, 2025 – As India celebrated Dhanteras on October 31, 2025, a significant, albeit temporary, dip in silver rates across the nation sparked a frenzy of consumer purchasing,...

Silver's Festive Dip Ignites Dhanteras Sales Across India Amidst Record Highs

October 18, 2025

OpenAI's Sora 2 App Suspends Use of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Image Following Criticism — Here's How His Daughter Reacted

October 18, 2025

OpenAI's deepfake video application, Sora 2, has put a halt to the use of Martin Luther King Jr.'s likeness.

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India's Digital Glitter: E-commerce Ignites a $146 Billion Jewelry Gold Rush

October 18, 2025

India's ancient love affair with adornment is undergoing a glittering digital transformation, as e-commerce platforms usher in a new era for the nation's colossal jewelry market. What was once an...

As global financial markets navigate a landscape fraught with persistent inflation, shifting monetary policies, and escalating geopolitical tensions, gold has unequivocally cemented its position as a...

Gold's Unyielding Gleam: A Beacon in Turbulent Markets

October 18, 2025

Dhanteras 2025: A Golden Rush for Silver as E-commerce Delivers Prosperity to Your Doorstep

October 18, 2025

As India gears up for the auspicious festival of Dhanteras, the nation's precious metals market is witnessing an unprecedented surge, particularly in the sales of gold and silver coins. This year, the...

Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. Strikes Gold: High Recoveries at Philadelphia Project Signal Major Potential

October 18, 2025

October 18, 2025 – Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. (TSXV: AZS) has reported exceptionally strong gold and silver recoveries from its Philadelphia project in Arizona, culminating in an 80% gold recovery rate...

While cryptocurrency traders lick their wounds, things haven’t been all bad for this market. Something my son taught me is that this ecosystem looks to be evolving, perhaps even maturing.

What My Son Taught Me About Crypto

October 18, 2025

Johnson & Johnson’s rumored Protagonist buyout demonstrates its proven M&A strategy: divesting low-growth units to fund high-margin, innovative assets.

Johnson & Johnson's M&A Strategy Is the Real Story for Investors

October 18, 2025

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Steve Wozniak's Favorite Steve Jobs Movie Was A 1999 Release That Never Made It To The Cinemas: Here's Why He Loved Watching It

October 18, 2025

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) co-founder Steve Wozniak says Hollywood has captured Steve Jobs' best not in the splashy 2013 biopic starring Ashton Kutcher, "Jobs," but in a lower-profile 1999 made-for-TV...

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Silver’s $50 Moment

October 18, 2025

We discuss why $50 silver is a psychological barrier, and how decades of tech shifts, by-product mining, and central-bank gold buying shaped today’s divergence between gold and silver.

Momentum indicators are on a sell signal, which will likely cap gains short-term, and relative strength readings have reversed from overbought territory and are cooling off with the pullback.

Rally Into Year-End: 3-Reasons To “Buy Dips”

October 18, 2025

In addition to risks to financial stability, gold may also be warning about the persistence of inflation.

Searching For Meaning In Gold’s Scorching Rally

October 18, 2025

Charlie Lee Created The Crypto That Powers Dogecoin, But Recently Confessed It Was A 'Headache' — He Wished He Did This Instead

October 18, 2025

Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) could soon see its exchange-traded fund debut on Wall Street, but creator Charlie Lee said it was a "headache" and wished he hadn't gone through with it.

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What Really Matters to Grow Your Wealth

October 18, 2025

We are facing an assault of distractions. It’s easy to lose focus amid a sea of blaring headlines. But the investors who succeed are the ones who can tune it all out and concentrate on what truly...

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When Smart Money Sees A Credit Crisis Coming

October 18, 2025

The high yield bond market just flashed a warning signal most traders will miss until it's too late.

There are some fundamental weaknesses in the U.S. dollar, and we're expecting it to hit 1.20 against the euro by Christmas – it hasn't been that low for four years.

Why The U.S. Dollar Is Set To Fall Further

October 18, 2025