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All Of The World’s Investable Assets In One Visualization

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 21:29
America commands a significant share of global investment assets, with U.S. equities and bonds accounting for 47% of the world portfolio.

Fuel For A Continued Bull Market

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 20:44
Retail Money Funds continue to post record highs, fear of recession continues at a high level.

AI Capex Wave Tests Bond Market Depth

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 20:00
The global race to build AI infrastructure has accelerated sharply. Estimated capital expenditures now total more than $5 trillion, equivalent to the annual GDP of Germany.

Santa Knocking On The Door

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 19:01
At the end of the final full week, semis and discretionaries were sold into the closing bell, unlike Nasdaq, biotech or smallcaps -- a good enough sign that the Santa Claus rally can enter its opening stage over the next two shortened weeks.

Fed’s Soft Landing Narrative Meets Economic Data

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 18:30
Given the recent sloppy and weak trading in the market, it is unsurprising that investors are questioning whether “Santa Will Visit Broad & Wall” this year.

Technical Market Report For December 20, 2025

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 17:50
Seasonality is the dominant consideration for the next 2 weeks and it has been modestly positive.

From Hype To Scrutiny: Markets Enter A More Discerning Phase

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 17:11
This week reinforced that markets are transitioning from narrative-driven rallies toward a more discriminating environment.

Stocks Are 50-60% Overvalued. Could You Survive A Correction That Big?

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 16:35
​​​​​​​Stocks have been this far overvalued only a handful of time within the past 25 years. They could drop 50-60% from today's levels and still not enter a true bear market.

Bitcoin Moves Higher As BOJ Hike Calms Investors And Stocks Rebound

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 15:59
Bitcoin saw upward movement after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates. The rate hike marked a shift in Japan’s monetary policy, yet financial markets responded with optimism. Bitcoin’s gains came alongside a broader rebound in U.S. stock futures.

Bank ETFs Shine As US Banking Profit Hits Decade High In Q3

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 15:40
The U.S. banking industry is closing 2025 on a powerful note, with third-quarter profitability having reached its highest level in over a decade. This robust performance must renew investor focus on the industry. Thus, here are ETFs to consider.

Merry Metals

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 15:20
Merry metals, indeed. En route to finishing the final full trading week of 2025, both gold and silver made fresh all-time highs.

OpenAI Signs MOU With DoE, Seeks To Raise $100 Billion

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 15:00
OpenAI and the U.S. Department of Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen the collaboration on AI. Additionally, OpenAI has sought to raise as much as $100 billion in an effort to pay for its ambitious growth plans.

Nike Showed How To Profit From Earnings Trades

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 14:40
Nike recently reported stellar earnings. The company beat by an incredible 43%. The stock crashed anyway. I want to show you what you can learn from this, and how you can be ready for the next big trade.

United Rentals: How To Trade This Rental Equipment Stock After Its Recent Pullback

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 14:19
Technical momentum has been building at United Rentals Inc. Shares of the company have outperformed the market over the past five years, gaining 245% while the S&P 500 Index has risen 80%. So, how should one approach the stock?

Review On Refiners

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 14:10
In this quick recap of recent trading, I take a closer look at some refiners and briefly discuss their movements.

The Big Inflation Beater

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 14:00
Fortunately, there’s an asset class that has absolutely crushed inflation every decade for nearly a century. And I bet you’ll be surprised when you find out what it is. The big inflation beater is small-cap stocks.

TeraWulf Vs. Riot Platforms: Which Bitcoin Miner Stock Is The Smarter Investment?

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 13:39
The Bitcoin space is in a transition phase as operators are focusing on digital infrastructure and AI hosting to diversify revenues. TeraWulf and Riot Platforms operate large-scale facilities powered by low-cost energy. Which one has more upside?

2026 Outlook On Gold, Silver And Key Commodities

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 13:20
In this video, I break down my 2026 outlook on gold, silver, and key commodities, highlighting the trends and drivers shaping the longer-term view.

Alphabet Stock: Mexico Orders Google To Drop Android Restrictions On Device Makers

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 13:10
Mexico’s antitrust commission delivered a ruling that changes how Google can do business with mobile device manufacturers in the country. The decision targets contractual practices that limited competition in the mobile operating system market.

Further Bank Of Japan Hikes Are Expected, But Not Imminent

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 13:00
The Bank of Japan opted for a widely-expected 25 bp hike and kept the door to future hikes open, though Governor Kazuo Ueda's comments were rather neutral on forward guidance. The November CPI matched market expectations.

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