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Betting on the Grammys
Nominees for the annual music awards were announced last week and The Rockhound is handicapping the Grammy prediction markets on Kalshi and revealing best bets
Rising Star: Meet Michael Cardman
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Trades
It’s low valuation could be a rare opportunity—or in a…
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Tactics
The U.S. dollar remains the world’s top reserve currency. As a result of that status, changes in the value of the dollar can reverberate to…
Looking ahead into 2024, the long tech versus short financials pairs trade offers a compelling risk-reward dynamic, especially with the stock market trending toward all-time…
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Reaching certain price milestones can mean it’s time to take action
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