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Bitcoin has entered 2026 under pressure, with prices pulling back after a volatile period that left many investors questioning whether the opportunity has passed.
CES 2026 officially opens on Tuesday in Las Vegas with 4,500 exhibitors across 2.6 million square feet. I’ve attended for decades. Here’s what has my attention.
Southern Copper Corporation is laying the groundwork for a multi-year copper growth story, even as near-term production shows modest moderation. Southern Copper expects production to steadily build toward 1,084,000 tons by the end of this decade.
The USD/CAD currency pair closed the week under pressure, as it extended the gradual downward trend that began in late 2025. Both currencies struggled to gain momentum, as the continued weakness of the US dollar persisted in the Forex markets.
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic have been planning for IPOs as early as this year, and the 3 deals alone would exceed the total proceeds from roughly 200 U.S. IPOs in 2025. Meanwhile, Sony was up on Friday after it received a patent for AI tutorials.
Carvana Co shares declined 5.2% on Friday, closing at $400.25 and underperforming the broader U.S. market as the new year kicked off. The drop came after filings revealed plans an insider to sell small blocks of the stock under SEC Rule 144.
Tesla has been flat over the last two months. But investors are making money by selling short out-of-the-money put options. Over the next month, Tesla put options with exercise prices 6.4% lower than today's price could provide a 3.2% income yield.
Energy was a laggard in 2025, and within that space LNG stocks were especially weak. Macro headwinds hurt LNG. Many analysts are forecasting a supply glut over the next few years as global liquefaction capacity grows, especially in the US.
Here is something of a surprise. Friday's market was mixed, with the technology ETF showing weakness while the semiconductor ETF showed strength. It is worth noting that, generally, this kind of out-of-sync trading is considered a negative.
In this video, I discuss the impact of recent geopolitical events, particularly the US custody of Venezuelan leaders, on the energy and metals markets.
Caterpillar Inc. stock delivered a strong 57.9% in the past year, outpacing the manufacturing industry's 55.9% growth. Caterpillar's backlog rose $2.4 billion sequentially to a record $39.9 billion, improving revenue visibility. Is it still a buy?
The implied volatility selling that really started around Thanksgiving and then reemerged during Christmas now appears largely complete. The calendar will no longer be the market’s friend.
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.
Natural gas futures on the Nymex had a negative week before closing 6.7% lower than the previous one at $3.61. EIA reported a bearish draw of only 38 Bcf for the week ended December 26.
Luxury goods companies are facing renewed pressure on profitability after a sharp rise in discounting during 2025, as consumers increasingly question the value of high-end products following years of aggressive price increases.
A 2026 outlook warning of an AI bubble burst, rising geopolitical conflict, the rise of stablecoins and asset tokenization, and renewed financial instability—arguing that precious metals and off-grid preparedness will be critical in the years ahead
5546 is our forecast Gold high for 2026. When we set upon such an annual analysis for this year, we admittedly felt a bit snarky in perhaps selecting the year’s high as “the opening tick”, which on Friday was 4340.
Ending the year with a stunning 66% gain, gold prices experienced their best annual performance since 1979, holding solid support above $4,300 an ounce.
The economic and market fundamentals appear to be flashing green lights everywhere. It may not be time to slam on the brakes—but it could be time to keep a foot hovering nearby.
On this week's podcast, I provide an Elliott Wave Weekly Update for the S&P 500, discussing the current market position and potential future corrections while highlighting various geopolitical uncertainties that could influence market decisions.
The economic “incidence” of the tariffs refers to the degree to which the tariffs’ costs are borne by the U.S or by the foreign exporter on whom the tariffs are imposed.
We discuss where markets were in 2025, what could derail portfolios in 2026, how to think about high-yield stocks safely, and how to tighten your process so you can invest with conviction.
The bond market tells the real story. And it has quietly flashed a warning signal that will determine the direction of equities, the economy, and your portfolio for the entire year ahead. So, why don’t most people see it?
The year 2025 proved to be a defining moment for the U.S. crypto sector. Legislation imposed reserve requirements, audit standards, and clear supervisory pathways, repositioning stablecoins from experimental instruments to financial infrastructure.
Cullen Roche was a guest on Meb Faber's podcast this week. It was fascinating. Part of the fascination lies in how differently they appear to approach portfolio construction. Let's break that down.
The broadcast industry has been grappling with a rise in cord-cutting despite a surge in demand for streaming content. However, industry players have been reaping the benefits of a spike in digital content consumption. Here are stocks to watch.
Strategy Inc, the software firm turned Bitcoin-focused treasury vehicle, is expected to post a multibillion-dollar loss for the fourth quarter of 2025. This outcome follows a 24% fall in Bitcoin’s value during the same period.
The gold price ended last week on a steady footing, closing the year with an exceptional 65% return. After an aggressive rally in the previous few months, the precious metal pared some of its gains as traders took profits.
Commodities have been underinvested in for too long as most investors have crowded into tech stocks. Our portfolio construction worked beautifully in 2025, and I have no reason to think it won’t continue to in 2026. Let's take a look.
60 days. A dozen prints. Just 1 setup. Our system caught massive call buying in Hertz at the start of November and December. Check the numbers today, and you'll see some staggering sizes. The fuse is lit, and now it's only a matter of time.
Coherent Corp.’s ability to capture the growing AI markets is at the apex of its growth strategy. The company’s keen interest in AI and datacom is yielding results. Could Coherent Corp. be the ultimate AI stock in 2026?
Here is a short look at the 10 largest companies by market capitalization as of Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Additionally, I have included the percentages of the corresponding rate of return for the past year. Let's dive into the numbers.
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. 29, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026.
January trading can be fascinating. Hefty early-year inflows traditionally support stocks. But January markets can also be buffeted by significant portfolio reallocations and strategy adjustments.
There was an explosion, a record spike – and it’s not even close - in lending by European banks to European shadow banks in October and November.
The coming year begins under the long shadow of geopolitical tensions and the unfolding of a new transformative technology, artificial intelligence—a technology that in 2025 proved both a backbone and a fault line for the U.S. economy.
Buffett delivered staggering returns exceeding 5 million percent for investors – a compounded annual growth rate nearing 20% that dwarfed the S&P 500's roughly 10% annual return over the same period.
SanDisk’s longer-term relative strength index (100-day) sits at 60 currently – reinforcing that its upward momentum is unlikely to lose steam anytime soon.
Shares of Shopify Inc. dropped 2.3% on Friday, closing at $157.20, after a Canadian appeals court ruled that the company must retain certain merchant data requested by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in an ongoing tax dispute.
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.
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.
