Oil prices came under significant pressure yesterday, with concerns easing over immediate US action against Iran

This video breaks down Nasdaq & S&P setups for Friday, focusing on range rotations, breakout–pullback patterns, measured moves, and geopolitical risks.

In this video, Ira Epstein discusses various aspects of the financial markets as of January 15, 2026. He highlights the strength of the US dollar compared to other currencies and notes the high volatility yet bullish trends in the metal markets.

Exxon Mobil has reached a new all‑time high, confirming that bullish momentum has returned. The near‑term cycle, which began from the November 26, 2025 low, is unfolding as a five‑wave impulse.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $59.10 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.

CNN reports Thursday that one administration plan being mulled right now is tapping military contractors, or mercenaries, to protect Venezuela's oil industry as American companies move in.

Indices kept the good times rolling with the Russell 2000, equal weighted S&P, and Semiconductor Index all pushing to new all-time highs. Since clearing the last line of resistance these indices have barely paused.

For years, silver played hopscotched with its trio of moving averages. Over the past year, of course, the metal strapped on its SpaceX-approved rocket boosters and has roared to levels heretofore thought unimaginable.

Each week we run a DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) model on a company from our watchlist. This week’s pick: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)