Beijing Wants Babies: Condoms, Contraceptive Drugs Hit With Double-Digit Tax To Boost Birth Rate

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/02/2026 - 23:15
In an effort to reverse China's sagging birth rate, Beijing has removed a three-decade tax exemption on contraceptives starting Jan. 1, when condoms and contraceptive pills will now incur a value-added tax of 13%.

Why 2026 Will Break Every Strategy You Used In The Last 4 Years

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/02/2026 - 22:15
The liquidity party that made everyone look smart for four years is ending. What's coming requires actual trading skills, not just diamond hands and hopium.

Current Report: UGI Corp

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/02/2026 - 21:15
The recent, December 2025, Q dividend of $0.375 equates to $1.50 annually, which is used as the forward-looking annual dividend amount projected for the coming year.

US Tech Stocks Are More Investable Now Than At The Start Of 2025

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/02/2026 - 20:15
Valuations and bubble concerns are top of mind for investors as they start the new year after what can only be described as a blockbuster 2025.

Experts Are Bullish On The S&P 500 In 2026: Why SPYM Beats SPY & VOO ETFs

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/02/2026 - 19:50
This article explores why analysts anticipate more gains this year and why the SPYM is a better buy than the popular SPY and VOO ETFs.

Rivian Reversal

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/02/2026 - 19:25
Went long Rivian, saw early gains near 4%, tightened the stop, but fading strength triggered a stop-out for a flat trade. With the position closed, I’m back to a fully bearish stance.

This Is Not The Silver Cycle You Think It Is

TalkMarkets - Fri, 01/02/2026 - 19:00
Silver has broken out of a 45-year base to new all-time highs, signaling a powerful and structurally different bull cycle. Relative valuations vs stocks remain extremely low, suggesting much higher silver, gold, and miner prices ahead.

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