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Why This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Is 1 of My Top Dividend Stock Ideas for 2026 and Beyond ↗

December 29, 2025

Gold Gains On Fed Rate Cut Bets, Safe-Haven Demand ↗

December 29, 2025

JPMorgan Strategist Says Huge 2026 Tax Refunds Will Be Like Stimulus Checks ↗

December 29, 2025

Gold Pullback ↗

December 29, 2025

Tax refunds could be so big next year, they'll be like pandemic stimulus checks -- and that isn't necessarily a good thing.

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1 to 1.3685

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JPMorgan Strategist Says Huge 2026 Tax Refunds Will Be Like Stimulus Checks ↗

December 29, 2025

The Gold ETF (GLD) is pulling back to its rising trend-line and so far holding that level.

Gold Pullback ↗

December 29, 2025

Repo fails just exploded, coming in at the highest weekly total since 2022. And this isn’t even year-end. This is mid-December.

Something Big Just Broke In Repo Markets ↗

December 29, 2025

Cardano led losses in the altcoin sector, as Bitcoin sunk amid $242 million in liquidations.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Lead $242M Crypto Liquidation Flush As Altcoins Slide ↗

December 29, 2025

The company is still largely in an idea stage.

Here's Why I Wouldn't Touch Nano Nuclear With a 10-Foot Pole ↗

December 29, 2025

While tech stocks dominated headlines, “boring” Consumer Staples quietly delivered standout returns. Companies like Cintas proved that steady demand, low volatility, and consistent execution can rival...

Tech Stocks Aren't Always The Answer ↗

December 29, 2025

Bernie Sanders Says Companies Like Amazon Would Replace Workers With Robots Because They Don't Need Wages Or Benefits: 'It's Time To Tax Robots' ↗

December 29, 2025

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Amazon for replacing workers with robots and renewed calls to tax automation, an idea backed by Bill Gates and Mark Cuban as AI-driven job losses accelerate.

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Why This High-Dividend ETF Is One I Would Hold Forever ↗

December 29, 2025

This ETF brings geographic diversification to portfolios with an above-average (though not risky) dividend yield.

Although they are among the world’s most profitable companies and have strong balance sheets, the immense spending on various AI investments from the hyperscalers in the Mag 7 has been scrutinized.

Buy Stock In The Mag 7 Hyperscalers Or Are They Spending Too Much? ↗

December 29, 2025

Robinhood, Coinbase and Gemini shares also took hit after price cuts from analysts at Needham.

MSTR, BMNR Stocks Fall Despite New Crypto Buys As Bitcoin Fails To Hold $90K ↗

December 29, 2025

Paul Krugman Says Trump's Policies Hurting MAGA's Small Business Base, Economist Warns America Moved Rapidly Toward 'Crony Capitalism' ↗

December 29, 2025

Small business owners, long considered the core of President Donald Trump's political base, are now increasingly feeling the brunt of his policies during his second term in office, according to...

Via Benzinga

Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin Is As High As It Is Due To Michael Saylor, But Predicts Strategy Chair Will 'Run Out Of Firepower' Eventually ↗

December 29, 2025

Economist Peter Schiff said in an interview aired Monday that people will lose faith and dump their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) once Michael Saylor

Via Benzinga

Nvidia, in the Last Days of 2025, Just Made a Game-Changing Move ↗

December 29, 2025

Nvidia's $20 billion move may help the company stay ahead in the fast-paced world of AI.

Lululemon Athletica is in focus today after its founder, Chip Wilson, reignited tensions with the company’s leadership – announcing a proxy battle aimed at reshaping the board.

Lululemon Stock Faces Fresh Proxy Fight From Founder Chip Wilson ↗

December 29, 2025

If You Invested $10,000 at Each Market Top of the Last 60 Years, Here's How Much You'd Have Now ↗

December 29, 2025

Market history suggests that patience can make up for even the world's worst investment timing.

With a hefty 6.8% yield, Enterprise Products Partners is an energy option that even conservative investors can love.

Could Buying High-Yield Enterprise Products Partners Today Set You Up for Life? ↗

December 29, 2025

The lesson for individual investors is not to liquidate entire stock holdings. Buffett’s position reflects Berkshire’s unique situation, a 95-year-old company with fewer years of deployment runway than...

Warren Buffett Is Sitting On $400 Billion: Here’s Why That Should Worry Investors ↗

December 29, 2025

Trump Threatens 'Major Lawsuit' Against Jerome Powell Over 'Gross Incompetence': Says He 'Might' Still Fire The Fed Chair ↗

December 29, 2025

President Donald Trump escalated his long-standing feud against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, threatening legal action against the latter, and sparking fresh concerns regarding the central...

Via Benzinga

Trump Warns Iran Of More Strikes If It Doesn't Stop Building Nuclear Weapons: 'We Know Exactly Where They're Going, What They're Doing' ↗

December 29, 2025

Trump warns Iran against rebuilding nuclear program, threatens Hamas with horrible consequences if they don't disarm under ceasefire.

Via Benzinga

Meta Goes All-In On AI Agents With Manus Acquisition, Doubling Down After Scale AI Deal And Escalating Rivalry With OpenAI ↗

December 29, 2025

Meta accelerates its AI ambitions by acquiring Manus AI, a Chinese startup specializing in autonomous digital agents, building on its earlier Scale AI investment while aiming to challenge OpenAI's...

Via Benzinga

Financial Markets Report For Monday, Dec 29 ↗

December 29, 2025

In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the significant volatility in the metal markets, noting a dramatic rise followed by a substantial sell-off, advising caution amidst this turbulence.

The Federal Reserve Is Raising Red Flags and the S&P 500 Is Ringing the Alarm Heading Into 2026 ↗

December 29, 2025

The S&P 500 is priced for perfection, but there are a lot of risks heading into 2026.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Fall Alongside Silver: Analyst Forecasts BTC Outperforming Gold Amid 'Massive Bullish Divergence' ↗

December 29, 2025

Cryptocurrencies, the stock market, and commodities, including gold and silver, struggled on Monday ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes.

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What to Do if Your Bank Closes Your Account ↗

December 29, 2025

While there are several reasons a bank may close your account, you can take steps to ensure you have an account available.

Daughter, 32, Says Mom Promised to Pay for Her Wedding but Funded Ex-Fiancé's Diner Instead ↗

December 29, 2025

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Brand Engagement Network, Ultragenyx, Cemtrex, Sidus Space And Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today ↗

December 29, 2025

Major U.S. indices closed lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0.5% to 48,461.93.

Via Benzinga

Australian Dollar Moves Little Due To Thin Holiday Trading ↗

December 29, 2025

The Australian Dollar (AUD) inches higher against the US Dollar (USD), rebounding toward the 14-month high of 0.6727 on Tuesday.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $57.65 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday.

WTI Edges Higher Above $57.50 Amid Geopolitical Risks ↗

December 29, 2025

GBP/USD remains bolstered on the high end as markets grind through the last trading week of the year.

The Application-Layer Rotation: 3 AI Pure Plays Poised to Win in 2026 ↗

December 29, 2025

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GBP/USD Finds Key Support Near 1.35 Despite Year-End Grind ↗

December 29, 2025

The average size of a new single-family home in America has shrunk by 323 square feet since 2015, while the average price is up $161,000 as of 2024.

Charted: The Growing Gap Between U.S. Home Size And Price ↗

December 29, 2025

Quantum computing doesn’t need a dramatic breakthrough to become economically relevant. It just needs more deals where companies commit real capital to real constraints.

Is Quantum Entering Its Infrastructure Phase? ↗

December 29, 2025

GDP, released last week, showed that the economy grew by a larger-than-expected 4.3%. Powering the strong economic growth was personal consumption, which rose by 3.5%.

The Consumption Conundrum ↗

December 29, 2025

Ethereum price trades near $3K in tight consolidation as support holds at $2.8K, with analysts split on a 2026 rebound toward $4K or deeper downside.

Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Range Holds $2.8K, Eyes $4K Into 2026 ↗

December 29, 2025

Man, 40, Tells Dave Ramsey He's Been Fired 14 Times Due To 'Behavior' Issues But Wants To Join The Navy As An Officer To Pay Off His $70K Debt ↗

December 29, 2025

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EUR/USD Holds Steady Above 1.1750 As Traders Await FOMC Minutes ↗

December 29, 2025

EUR/USD trades flat around 1.1770 in Tuesday’s early Asian session.

Manus is focused on building a general-purpose AI agent designed to help users tackle research, automation, and complex tasks.

Meta Acquires Singapore-Based Startup To Enhance AI-Capability For Undisclosed Sum ↗

December 29, 2025

Here’s why energy is on the voting ballot in 2026 and what investors should be watching ahead of the November election and beyond.

The 2026 Power Play: Why The Grid Is The Trade That Matters ↗

December 29, 2025

Japan’s monetary policymakers have done all they can, now Japan’s policymakers need to figure out a way to make their economy more dynamic.

13 Years Later: The Lessons Of Abenomics ↗

December 29, 2025

Dow Dips 250 Points in Year-End Sell-Off as AI Fatigue and Commodity Volatility Rattle Markets

December 29, 2025

On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its recent record-high territory, sliding nearly 250 points in a session defined by thin holiday volume and a sudden...

The gold market’s relentless, record-shattering rally finally encountered a significant hurdle on Monday, December 29, 2025, as spot prices plummeted by more than 4.5% in a single session. After...

Gold’s Historic Ascent Hits a Wall: Analyzing the $200 'Flash Correction' on Monday

December 29, 2025

As the curtain closes on 2025, the U.S. stock market finds itself in a paradoxical position. While the S&P 500 is poised to finish the year with a robust gain of approximately 17%, the final weeks of...

The Tech Anchor: How Mega-Cap Slumps Are Dragging Down a Record-Breaking Market

December 29, 2025

Santa Claus Stumbles: Market Sentiment Shifts to Caution as Tech Giants Retreat and Commodities Plunge

December 29, 2025

The festive optimism that propelled Wall Street toward record highs throughout December hit a significant roadblock on Monday, December 29, 2025. In a sharp reversal of the traditional "Santa Claus...

If passive funds grow to too large versus the market capitalization of the stocks in the index, the resulting loss of price discovery associated with markets would create an instability that would take...

The End Of The S&P 500? ↗

December 29, 2025

The Great Rebalancing: Tech Giants Retreat as Investors Pivot to Defensive Safety in 2025's Final Days

December 29, 2025

As the curtain closes on 2025, the "Great Rebalancing" has taken center stage in the financial markets. On this December 29, 2025, the dominant narrative that fueled triple-digit gains for AI-centric...

Warby Parker, Ulta Beauty, and Levi’s are three retail stocks outside the mainstream big-box names that could outperform next year.

Top 3 Non-Big-Box Retail Stocks You Must Own Heading Into 2026 ↗

December 29, 2025

The S&P 500 index is facing a grueling test of nerves as the final trading days of 2025 unfold. After a relentless bull run that saw the benchmark climb nearly 20% over the last twelve months, the...

Wall Street’s Sisyphus Moment: S&P 500 Stumbles at 7,000 Threshold as Momentum Fades

December 29, 2025

The Golden Fever Breaks: Precious Metals Plunge as Margin Hikes and Peace Talks Trigger Year-End Liquidation

December 29, 2025

The multi-year bull run in precious metals hit a massive wall of resistance on December 29, 2025, as a "flash crash" erased billions in market value in a matter of hours. After a year of parabolic...

As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the global financial markets are witnessing a massive "mechanical de-risking" event dubbed by analysts as the "Great Rebalancing." Following a historic year...

The Great Rebalancing: Why Tech Giants Face a $1 Trillion Year-End Sell-Off

December 29, 2025

As the final week of 2025 unfolds, the U.S. financial markets are navigating a paradoxical landscape defined by record-breaking highs and the eerie silence of holiday-thinned trading floors. While the...

Thin Volume, High Stakes: The Ghost Town Dynamics of the 2025 Holiday Market

December 29, 2025

Wall Street Cools Down: Investors Pivot to Profit-Taking After S&P 500’s Record-Breaking Surge

December 29, 2025

As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the euphoria that propelled the markets to historic heights last week has transitioned into a period of strategic retreat. On Monday, December 29, 2025, the...

The broader market is flashing warning signs. The Santa Claus rally is failing with back-to-back down days.

60,000 Contracts Hit This Stock ↗

December 29, 2025

The final Monday of 2025 proved to be a turbulent one for investors as the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed nearly 250 points, retreating from its record-setting trajectory. The decline, while...

Dow Jones Drops 250 Points as Tech and Commodities Face Year-End Pressure

December 29, 2025

As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, the dominant tech megacaps that have propelled the market for the last two years are facing a significant bout of year-end turbulence. On this Monday,...

The Great Tech Trimming: Megacaps Face Year-End Pressure as Investors De-risk for 2026

December 29, 2025

The Regulatory Hammer: Why Raised Margin Requirements Are Cooling the 2025 Precious Metals Fever

The 5 Most Upgraded Stocks from 2025: Double-Digit Upside in 2026 ↗

December 29, 2025

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December 29, 2025

The final trading week of 2025 has been marked by a dramatic "flash crash" in the precious metals sector, as a series of aggressive margin requirement hikes by major exchanges brought a parabolic rally...

Silver’s "White Metal" Fever Breaks: Record Highs Followed by a Dramatic Year-End Bloodbath

December 29, 2025

The global silver market experienced a historic day of reckoning on December 29, 2025, as prices for the precious metal suffered a violent retreat after touching an all-time intraday record of nearly...

As of today, December 29, 2025, the traditional "Santa Claus Rally"—a seasonal phenomenon where stocks typically rise in the final five trading days of December and the first two of January—has...

The Santa Claus Rally That Wasn't: Markets Retreat in Final Week of 2025

December 29, 2025

The unprecedented rally that defined the commodities market in 2025 has hit a significant roadblock as the year draws to a close. After reaching breathtaking record highs just days ago, both gold and...

Precious Metals Retreat from Record Highs: The 2025 Year-End Pullback

December 29, 2025

Tesla Teeters on the Edge: TSLA Tests Critical Moving Average Amidst 'Great De-Risking' Sell-Off

December 29, 2025

As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, the electric vehicle titan Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) finds itself at a technical and fundamental crossroads. After hitting a record intraday high of $498.83...

The AI Titan Falters: How Nvidia’s Retrenchment is Dragging Down the S&P 500 and the Dow

December 29, 2025

The retrenchment of Nvidia in late 2025 serves as a stark reminder of the "double-edged sword" of market concentration. While Nvidia’s meteoric rise propelled the S&P 500 and the Dow to record highs...

As the final trading week of 2025 began on Monday, December 29, the anticipated "Santa Claus Rally" appeared to have been replaced by a "Santa Claus Stumble." The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite,...

Nasdaq's Year-End Stumble: Tech Sector Leads Market Declines as 'Santa Claus Rally' Fails

December 29, 2025

The final trading week of 2025 has opened with a decisive shift in market sentiment, as the S&P 500 index saw a sharp pullback on Monday, December 29. After a year defined by relentless growth and...

Tech Giants Stumble: S&P 500 Retreats from Record Highs as Investors Pivot for 2026

December 29, 2025

How much private credit has been put in place but isn't in the official credit total is unknown and very likely unknowable. That means total systemic risk is also unknowable.

Everyone's a Lender Now: Shadow Banking USA ↗

December 29, 2025

2026 will likely be a more volatile and painful year than investors have become accustomed to after 3 blockbuster years of returns.

Why GE Vernova, PG&E and Mastercard Are Income Boosters for 2026 ↗

December 29, 2025

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'Highly Likely' We'll See A True Bear Market In 2026 ↗

December 29, 2025

Verastem Oncology Stock Drops After Hours After Discontinuing A Clinical Trial In Lung Cancer ↗

December 29, 2025

The company discontinued its trial in advanced KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) following evaluation of interim data.

If You Invested $1000 In Quanta Services Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today ↗

December 29, 2025

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Trump’s Tariffs Run The Whiskey River Dry ↗

December 29, 2025

The uncertainty created by today’s tariffs will create scarcity (and higher prices) of lower order goods (in this case whiskey) in the future.