Volatility in the gold market has been rising along with prices, as evidenced by the recent 30% spike in the CBOE Gold Volatility Index (GVZ)
The Permian Basin now accounts for nearly half of total daily oil production in the U.S., which has triggered increased M&A activity in the region, making oil stocks levered to…
At year’s end, most investors and traders reassess and rebalance their portfolios, but in December 2023, this review process is especially important
The CSI 300 index in China recently dropped to a 4.5-year low, but a rebound in the Chinese economy could push stock valuations higher in 2024
December tends to be one of the least volatile months on the calendar, but with a major election looming in 2024, market volatility is expected to rebound in the new…
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December tends to be one of the least volatile months on the calendar, but with a major election looming in 2024, market volatility is expected…
The CSI 300 index in China recently dropped to a 4.5-year low, but a rebound in the Chinese economy could push stock valuations higher in…
Shares in Walmart (WMT) offer a compelling opportunity at this time due to the company’s revamped digital strategy and its ability to increase sales during…
Shares of UiPath (PATH) are up sharply in 2023 because the company’s robotic process automation (RPA) services are viewed as fertile ground for recent advancements…
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Probability Matters
Get serious about investing by attaching a numerical probability to every trade It’s fun to speculate about cultural, political or economic events that might happen…
The Mocktail Movement
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Taking Stock in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
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Looking to Invest in Oil Stocks? Consider the Permian Basin
The Permian Basin now accounts for nearly half of total daily oil production in the U.S., which has triggered increased M&A activity in the region,…
Thyme is Money
Savings sprout up in do-it-yourself herb and veggie gardens
Indie Rockers Speedy Ortiz Marks 10 Years with New ‘Rabbit Rabbit’ Release
In the midst of a lengthy U.S. tour, the anniversary of their first album and the release of their fifth studio album, the band’s Sadie…
The Luckbox Bookshelf: Inside the Food Industry
While prepping and researching for Luckbox's latest Food Issue, these were some of the books that caught editors' attention
Puzzling Patterns
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Volatility in the gold market has been rising along with…
Separate truth from fiction in the hype surrounding artificial-intelligence stocks, and remain mindful of exposure Investors who’ve been around the block—and their younger proteges who’ve…
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At year’s end, most investors and traders reassess and rebalance their portfolios, but in December 2023, this review process is especially important
Iron condors perform optimally when the underlying stock or ETF trades in a specific range, which is why they are often used in rangebound markets
The Federal Reserve is expected to stop hiking interest rates at some point in H1 2023—a development that will impact the underlying markets for stocks,…
Over the last several months, the S&P 500 has corrected by about 10%, and the current selloff could intensify if expectations for ongoing corporate earnings…
Gold prices are up about 10% so far in 2023, but for those expecting a recession to develop in the foreseeable future, it may be…
Historical data demonstrates that extreme readings in the put/call ratio have been a fairly reliable indicator when it comes to signaling potential market bottoms
Hyped-up stocks can have unusual option pricing with atypical option skew Look at prices of the Nasdaq ETF (QQQ) out-of-the-money (OTM) strikes for the April…
To predict next year’s stock prices, look where investors are putting their money New variants of COVID-19 might drive stock prices lower, or President Joe…
Looking to take the sting out of an investment’s shrinking value? Ethereum and bitcoin have been anything but stable. Think gold. Is cryptocurrency the new…