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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.
Silver’s Expanding Role Inside The Retirement System
Beginning in early 2026, a rule change will allow precious metals, including silver, to be held inside 401(k) plans for the first time in history.
Broadcom Dividend Increase - Saturday, Dec. 13
On Dec. 11, 2025, Broadcom increased its dividend by 10.17%, from 59 cents to 65 cents per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 31 to shareholders of record on Dec. 22.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Secures Nasdaq 100 Spot As MSCI Decision Looms
Strategy has successfully maintained its place in the Nasdaq 100 index after the latest round of adjustments. This marks over a year since it joined the prestigious list, even as it faces growing scrutiny over its Bitcoin-centered business model.
Accenture Q1 Earnings Preview: Buy Now Or Wait For The Results?
Accenture plc is set to report Q1 results on Dec. 18, with expected earnings of $3.74 and $18.6 billion in revenues. Managed services, strong liquidity, and active acquisitions shape the company's near-term outlook. How should one approach the stock?
Seven Themes Investors Should Focus On In 2026
It's worth reflecting back on the remarkable period we've just experienced. For the sixth time in seven years, the stock market has delivered double-digit returns. Now, here are seven key themes likely to shape markets in 2026.
The 10 Largest Companies - Saturday, Dec. 13
Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.
Why $190 Was The Level To Watch On Oracle
24 hours before Oracle's earnings, someone bought 24,000 puts at exactly one strike: $190. The next morning, Oracle gapped down and stopped right there. They understood something most traders miss about how stocks behave after disappointing earnings.
The DC Energy Bill Investors Are Watching Next
It may have been easy to miss a stealthy bipartisan bill that passed this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. Yet, the “hidden” in plain sight House bill could have critical infrastructure implications over the near- and long-term.
This Year’s REIT Winners And Losers
In the commercial real estate sectors that we follow so closely, there were clear winners and losers. Today, we’ll have a closer look at which property sectors made the most of 2025, and which fell short.
Rocket Lab Launches Higher As SpaceX Prepares For 2026 IPO
Rocket Lab stock surged 10% in recent trading, closing the week at $61.49 per share, fueled by fresh reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up for a blockbuster initial public offering in 2026.
Eli Lilly Dividend Increase
On Dec. 8, 2025, Eli Lilly increased its dividend by 15.33%, from $1.50 to $1.73 per share. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on Feb. 13, 2026.
Think Ahead: A Busy Week Of Central Bank Rate Decisions
The Bank of England, the National Bank of Hungary, the Czech National Bank, and the Central Bank of Armenia all meet next week to decide on the direction for interest rates. Here's what we're expecting.
Wall Street's Top 10 Stock Calls This Week - Saturday, Dec. 13
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 Dec. 8-12, 2025.
AT&T Versus Comcast: Which Telecom Stock Should You Bet On?
With deep industry acumen, both AT&T and Comcast hold a strong foothold in the highly competitive U.S. telecom sector. Given the numerous factors driving growth in the space, which stock would be the better bet?
Next Week: Six G-10 Central Banks Meet, But Only Two Move - BOE Cuts And BOJ Hikes
The Federal Reserve's rate cut coupled with new effort to provide ample reserves via T-bill purchases sent the greenback lower.
