The stock broke upside last week after spending the Q4 2025 in a corrective pullback following a bullish reaction to the blue box in the previous months.

Amidst a "software apocalypse" sparked by Anthropic's new AI agents, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives identifies Palantir and CrowdStrike as top buys. Despite their high valuations, he views the current rout as a "table pounder" opportunity.

Muscat mediation between the US and Iran ended Friday after eight hours, but the US State Department announced new sanctions immediately following the talks. The swift move underscores a "negotiation via pressure" strategy despite Omani efforts.

The USDA forecasts stable farm cash income for 2026, but only if the government provides $44.3 billion in direct assistance. Without this massive "dole," the agricultural sector would face a significant revenue shortfall.

Employment data reveals a critical shift: Education and Health Services are now the sole drivers of U.S. job growth. As other private sectors stall or contract, these industries are single-handedly preventing a total labor market freeze.

In this week's podcast, Michael provided an Elliott Wave Weekly Update for gold, silver, and platinum markets. He analyzed the recent price movements and potential future trends for each metal.

Remember when AMC Entertainment was one of the hottest meme stocks on the planet?

Nasdaq 100 stages huge comeback from Oversold to eye midpoint next (25.3K).

The ongoing bull-bear duel is very well reflected in the candles that are showing up on the weekly, with three spinning tops over the last four weeks.

Here's what I expect to see in upcoming economic data releases.

BLS will release (w/delay) on Wednesday. Until then, we have ADP (which underwent benchmarking).

Rare earths, lithium, and graphite form the lifeblood of every smartphone, EV, and fighter jet. Here lies the true chokehold. China doesn't just mine these minerals; it refines and processes them for the world.

The market has been range-bound for months.

This week saw the start of de-risking/deleveraging in big tech.

Even Trump now admits he wants higher home prices, and it’s because older voters want their asset prices to go up forever.

Consumer staples are where scared money hides while still calling itself invested. They're the last stop before cash. The real move comes when both sectors fall together. When staples can't hold.

I view the market as lacking depth still, but on a slow, tricky mend.

Silver could be in for a hard slog over the next couple of months and maybe a little bit beyond that before the next turn up begins.

This is looking like an old time cycle high with the DJIA closing at an all time high unconfirmed by the broader indices.

The Fed is becoming more relaxed about the US jobs market. Yet, this week's data makes that look complacent. And payroll numbers next week will be key. So, what's going on beneath the surface?