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So here we are, three years deep into what might be the most resilient bull market since your uncle started bragging about his Tesla stock at Thanksgiving dinner. The question everyone's asking: will 2026 keep this party going, or are we about to get the hangover from hell? Let's break down what's actually happening here. The S&P 500 just wrapped up 2025 with an 18% gain, hitting around 6,932 – which is basically financial speak for "really freaking high." The Nasdaq ...
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So Jim Chanos—you know, the guy who basically called "BS" on Enron before it became a dumpster fire—just shared some spicy takes on AI investing that might make you rethink your portfolio. Here's the deal: While everyone's been losing their minds over data centers (because AI needs somewhere to live, right?), Chanos is basically saying "hold up, you're looking at this all wrong." His hot take? Stop throwing money at the companies building AI data centers and start investing in the ones ...
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Remember when everyone was obsessed with the Magnificent Seven tech giants? Well, plot twist: the little guys are stealing the show. While you were probably doom-scrolling through Davos drama and Trump's Greenland comments (because apparently we're shopping for countries now?), something quietly interesting happened in the markets. Small-cap stocks—you know, the scrappy underdogs that usually get ignored at the cool kids' table—are absolutely crushing it. The Russell 2000, which tracks smaller companies, is up 7% this year. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is ...
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Remember when everyone was obsessed with the Magnificent Seven tech giants? Well, plot twist: the little guys are stealing the show. Small-cap stocks – think of them as the scrappy underdogs of Wall Street – are absolutely crushing it right now. The Russell 2000 (that's the small-cap index for those keeping score at home) is up 7% this year while the S&P 500 is sitting pretty at just 2%. That's like watching the backup quarterback outshine Tom Brady. So what's behind this ...
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So David Solomon, the guy who runs Goldman Sachs when he's not moonlighting as a DJ (yes, really), just shared his hot takes on what 2026 has in store for us mere mortals trying to make sense of the markets. Here's the TL;DR: We're probably not heading into a recession, markets should keep doing their thing, but buckle up for some geopolitical drama along the way. Recession? What Recession? Solomon thinks there's only about a 20% chance we'll see a recession this year ...
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So Samsung just did something that would make your economics professor weep with joy: they doubled memory chip prices overnight. And before you roll your eyes thinking "great, another tech giant being greedy," hear me out – this is actually fantastic news if you own Micron Technology (MU) stock. Here's what happened: Samsung, who basically runs the memory chip world like they're the cool kid at lunch, announced they're hiking NAND flash prices by over 100% for the first quarter. That's ...
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Remember when your cousin made a fortune on GameStop and wouldn't shut up about it at Thanksgiving? Well, buckle up buttercup, because meme stocks are having another moment, and this time they might actually stick around. Here's the thing about meme stocks: they're like that friend who's simultaneously brilliant and completely unhinged. Sure, they can make you rich overnight, but they can also drain your bank account faster than a Vegas weekend. The difference now? Some of these companies actually have ...
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So gold just smashed through $5,000 an ounce for the first time ever, and honestly? It's like watching your cautious friend suddenly become the life of the party. Except this party might end with everyone's portfolios looking very different. Here's the thing about gold hitting these ridiculous heights – it's not just one crazy thing happening. It's like five crazy things decided to have a group chat and coordinate their chaos. Let me break down what's actually driving this shiny metal's ...
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