SPYT and QQQT are managed to pay a 20% distribution yield. They have only been in the market for a handful of months, so it will take time to see how the strategies work.

Retail XRT should hold the gap up it started this past week with. If that is the case, we anticipate a move higher for the coming week. 

The total business inventories/sales ratio based on seasonally adjusted data at the end of September was 1.38. The September 2023 ratio was 1.35.

One of the last snapshots of the Biden economy show real consumption and personal income rising, with consumption rising 0.6% (vs. consensus of 0.3%), and faster than inflation.

Between mortgage rates, hurricanes, and noise, new home sales declined to 610,000 annualized, the lowest rate since November of 2022.

Stocks fell the day before Thanksgiving, as traders took profits from technology stocks after the latest PCE reading rose on the month and an annual basis.

As Wall Street literally and figuratively slipped into a quasi-hibernation for the Thanksgiving stretch, the trading floors quieted down right around the noon bell in New York.

We are hearing the phrase “everything rally” quite often lately, just as enthusiasm is once again approaching all-time highs.

Following the BEA’s release of PCE price inflation, let’s discuss inflation.

As we reach the Thanksgiving break it's a perfect time to reflect on 2024, think of what we can be grateful for, and also review what's happened this year in the gold and silver markets.

While there remain some opportunities to gain something extra on gold investments in the long run, the outlook for the precious metals market remains bearish for the following weeks.

The benchmark FTSE 100 rose 0.06% after declining 0.4% the previous day.

The crypto landscape is evolving rapidly, and 2025 will be a pivotal year for blockchain technology and cryptocurrency adoption.

As the lockup period for Waystar Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: WAY) ends on December 4, pre-IPO shareholders and insiders can sell their shares, which are currently under restriction.

The S&P Case-Shiller national home price index came in slightly below expectations, with a 0.1% decrease for the month of September.

A discussion about the recent fluctuations in the gold market.

Perhaps the most important economic news released so far this week was this morning’s update on Q3 corporate profits.

It is very hard for the bears to argue that the market isn’t well supported with the line at or close to all-time highs. Stick with the theme of buying weakness.

What are the best holiday gifts? Ones that appreciate over time.

Cotton was mixed and little changed and the trends are still turning up in this market.