Over the past decade, the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.50%) has delivered a phenomenal total return of around 250%, compounding at roughly 13.4% annually. Over the last year alone, the stock market, driven by developments in artificial intelligence (AI), has surged almost 23%, with its ferocity drawing comparison to some of the strongest bull runs in […]
Bitcoin Holder Accumulation Surged As Metrics Fell To Record Lows
Bitcoin’s (BTC) lowest-ever readings on the daily and two-week relative strength index (RSI) are coinciding with steady accumulation across several investor cohorts, strengthening what one analyst called the “best thesis” for buying BTC. Onchain data shows wallets holding 1,000–10,000 BTC added more than 53,000 BTC over the past 60 days, while smaller retail investors also […]
Coinbase Derivatives To Launch 24/7 Gold And Silver Futures
TL;DR Coinbase Derivatives announced 24/7 gold and silver futures contracts for US traders. The products are positioned as regulated commodities exposure through Coinbase’s derivatives arm. Coinbase also indicated that oil futures are planned as a later expansion. Coinbase Pushes Further Into Regulated Futures Coinbase Derivatives is expanding its regulated futures lineup with 24/7 gold and […]
How to Turn Wealthy Clients’ Charity Into a Cohesive Plan
Research shows that most high-net-worth (HNW) clients are already charitable. They donate to causes they care about, support organizations in their communities and often want philanthropy to play a meaningful role in their legacy. Yet many lack a cohesive giving strategy that ties charitable giving to clearly defined objectives and integrates within their broader financial […]
Why Whirlpool (WHR) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
In the latest close session, Whirlpool (WHR) was up +1.13% at $42.89. This change outpaced the S&P 500’s 0.5% gain on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.7%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.31%. Prior to today’s trading, shares of the maker of Maytag, KitchenAid and other appliances had lost 0.28% lagged […]
2027 Social Security COLA Update: The Latest Projection Is a Bit of a Mixed Bag for Seniors
We’re inching closer to the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement. Seniors, many of whom are already struggling to make ends meet, are anxiously awaiting news of how much their checks will increase next year. The good news is that an above-average COLA seems increasingly likely. But there’s a hidden drawback to a large […]
Bitcoin could crash to $48,000, if this historical pattern is triggered
Bitcoin BTC$63,787.56 has a unique pattern, and it has held across every major bullish cycle since the cryptocurrency began trading near zero 16 years ago. This pattern suggests that prices could crash to at least $48,000. The pattern works like this. Draw Fibonacci retracements from near zero – BTC began trading at $0.003 in February […]
3 AI Stocks Poised for Long-Term Gains Despite Strong Year-to-Date Performance
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been volatile this year, with some companies posting big gains, followed by a recent sell-off in many semiconductor stocks. But three companies that are still outperforming the S&P 500 year to date are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +0.46%), Alphabet (GOOGL +0.53%) (GOOG +0.44%), and Nvidia (NVDA +0.15%). And there are […]
Bitcoin Futures Reset As Buyers Step In Near $59K
Bitcoin (BTC) rallied toward $64,000 on Monday, but futures market activity was lagging, which may be a sign that the rebound could lose momentum. Traders placed nearly $162 million in buy orders between $57,000 and $59,000, forming one of the largest visible liquidity clusters below the current pricing, potentially setting the stage for BTC’s next […]
How Financial Advisers Can Best Serve Next-Gen Investors
A young investor today wakes up to a TikTok video on private credit, asks a generative AI tool to draft a retirement plan over breakfast, scrolls through podcasts comparing crypto custodians on the commute and fields a robo-adviser‘s portfolio recommendation before lunch. Information about money has never been cheaper to produce, easier to access or […]
Zoetis (ZTS) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
In the latest trading session, Zoetis (ZTS) closed at $79.57, marking a -2.25% move from the previous day. The stock’s performance was behind the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.5%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.31%. The animal health company’s shares have seen an increase of […]
Why Remote Work Is in Demand Worldwide
Happy workers stay at their jobs longer. That saves companies money, as they don’t have to worry about hiring or training new workers nearly as often. In fact, companies that offer at least some form of remote-work option have 25% less turnover, according to 2017 research from remote video-conferencing hardware maker Owl Labs. Over half […]
Kalshi’s crypto perpetuals spark debate over whether they’re futures or swaps
Latest developments: Kalshi’s launch of CFTC-regulated crypto perpetuals has reignited a long-running debate over financial market definitions. John Lothian and Kalshi’s Udesh Jha joined The Policy Protocol to debate this topic. John Lothian, publisher of John Lothian News, argued that perpetual contracts resemble swaps because they involve recurring bilateral cash-flow payments through funding-rate mechanisms. Udesh […]
Gold vs. the S&P 500: With Inflation at a 3-Year High, Which Does History Say Wins?
Rising energy costs and the Middle East conflict drove U.S. inflation to a three-year high in May. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices rose 4.2% over the previous 12 months, accelerating from its 3.8% increase in April. That pressure could force the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark interest rates to throttle economic […]
Bitcoin Four-Year Cycle ‘Normal’ Says Trader as BTC Hits Bottom Zone
Bitcoin (BTC) should see new all-time highs in 2028, a trader says as $53,000 becomes an important buy-in level. Key points: Bitcoin is in “as normal a four-year cycle as they come,” says Bob Loukas as the timing for a bear-market bottom approaches. The cycle midpoint at $53,000 would be an advantageous market entry if […]
Morpho Secures $175 Million Round Led By Paradigm, a16z And
TL;DR Morpho raised $175 million in a new financing round. The round was co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital. The raise strengthens the institutional funding narrative around DeFi lending infrastructure. We’ve just raised $175M in a round co-led by @paradigm, @a16zcrypto, and @RibbitCapital. And this is the largest raise in DeFi history. The […]
How the World is Absorbing the 2026 Energy Crisis
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Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO) closed at $80.90, marking a +2.86% move from the previous day. The stock’s change was more than the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.5%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.31%. Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 2.89% over […]
3 Top Consumer Stocks Building Durable Growth
Consumer goods companies have reported mixed results. Inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds have made it difficult to drive sales growth. But a few are still growing, suggesting a huge opportunity. Tapestry (TPR +1.40%), On Holding (ONON 1.56%), and SharkNinja (SN 1.32%) have delivered consistent double-digit sales increases over the past few years. These companies are […]
Bloomberg Analyst: Most Bitcoin ETF Investors Have Stayed Put Despite Outflows
Latest developments: Crypto markets are under pressure as Bitcoin sits around $60,000 and ETF outflows continue. Bitcoin ETFs have recorded four consecutive weeks with more than $1 billion in net outflows. James Seyffart of Bloomberg Intelligence joined Public Keys and said roughly $9 billion has exited Bitcoin ETFs since their recent peak. Despite the pullback, […]