Apple Stock Seen Entering ‘AI Revolution’ In 2026: Here’s What It May Look Like
Apple’s long-awaited artificial intelligence strategy, coupled with strong iPhone 17 sales, could reshape investor sentiment and unlock billions in new value
Risk Parity Is Having A Strong Year
A look at high-yield derivative income ETFs and risk-parity funds exploring how options income leverage and multi-asset strategies aim to balance yield risk and long-term portfolio stability
CBTJ: A "Protected" Bitcoin ETF That Helps Limit Downside Risk
Enthusiasm for Bitcoin has faded in 2025 as price appreciation vanishes. After hitting a high of $123,900 on Oct. 7, Bitcoin slid into a sharp 32.2% drawdown and broke through the $100,000 support level. ETFs like CBTJ can help,
Big Shorts Portfolio Breakdown Identifying Major Market Topping Risks
An overview of an aggressive short-selling portfolio targeting overheated stocks and ETFs with clear topping patterns, especially in AI semiconductors, consumer cyclicals, and expensive names, while managing risk through strict stop loss discipline
The Great Depression: Elevator pitch
I recently recorded a podcast with Richard Hanania and wrote a post on my Great Depression book to introduce new readers to my views. I’ve authored three books on monetary economics including The Midas Paradox with more to discuss ahead.
Why The Stops Exist
Fed week reinforced the core trading lesson: stops are not failures but protection. Accepting risk means honoring exits waiting after losses and staying sidelined when conditions are poor until the market offers clear opportunity again
Mastercard Dividend Increase - Dec. 9
Since I opened my position in August 2019, the stock has delivered a total return of 84%.
Nonfarm Payroll Employment Estimates Through November
Change in implied benchmark revision since January 2025 and more.
Economic Data Forecasts For The Week Of Dec. 15
Here are my expectations for upcoming economic data releases, including November jobs report.
A Pivotal Week For Global Markets As Rates Press Higher
If global interest rates are poised to rise, it will be difficult for U.S. rates not to follow, regardless of whether the Federal Reserve cuts.
The Market Is "Very Fragile"
Despite the markets trading at all-time highs and likely to end the year up near +20%, they are "very fragile".
A New Dawn For Small Caps
With financials as the top sector, any tailwind for banks ripples through the Russell 2000.
Government Data: Report Of The American Statistical Association
Total government statistical spending is roughly one one-thousandth of federal spending. Paying for government data is considerably less expensive for the U.S. economy than the costs of not having government data.
Stairs Up, Elevator Down
Talking SPX, sectors, bonds, silver and USD in charts, and much more.
Technical Market Report For December 13, 2025
Seasonality for the coming week leaves something to be desired and a pullback next would be an ideal setup for the Santa Claus rally.
Bitcoin Faces Potential Price Drop To $75k Amid Declining ETF Inflows
Bitcoin price could fall to $75k, an expert predicts, due to waning ETF inflows and plummeting treasury investments.
Energy’s Next Big Plays: AI Utilities, Small Modular Reactors, And Global Shale
From the oil fields of Texas to the power-hungry data centers driving AI, the energy world is rapidly changing.
November 2025 Jobs Preview: What To Expect
The labor market is clearly softening heading into the November report.
A Weakening Earnings Foundation Leaves The Market Increasingly Fragile
While some may be calling gold a bubble, others see it as being more rational.
The Day After
The Fed cut rates Wednesday afternoon. The market popped, dropped, and then it settled flat. None of it mattered; not the cut, not the pop, not Powell's press conference. The only thing that mattered was Thursday morning. The day after.

