Stocks
The Sprung Identity: Resilient Stocks for a Shaky World
The winds of global markets have shifted dramatically. Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s election win, the early market euphoria has decayed into fear and uncertainty. The erratic dance of tariffs—on again, off again—has shattered predictable trade …
Offbeat: Spotify Misses a Note in Q2 Guidance
Spotify's stock took a hit in early Tuesday trading, tumbling as much as 8% before paring back to a 7% drop ahead of market open. The catalyst? A weaker-than-expected forecast for second quarter user growth and margins that missed analyst expectations—shaking …
Alexa, Why Is the White House Yelling at Amazon Again?
Tensions between corporate America and the White House are flaring once again—and this time, Amazon is in the crosshairs. The tech giant is pushing back against accusations from the Trump administration after reports surfaced claiming the company would …
Sen Josh Hawley’s PELOSI Act: Congress Juggles the Hot Potato of Stock Bans
In the grand theater of American politics, where egos clash and wallets occasionally bulge, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has once again tossed a Molotov cocktail into the Capitol’s genteel corridors. The Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and …
O Canada, O Gains: Stephen Takacsy’s Great White North Picks for 2025
Canadian investors are stepping into 2025 with cautious optimism, but under the surface, geopolitical tremors are shaking the foundation of global markets. Stephen Takacsy, the president, CEO, and chief investment officer of Lester Asset Management, isn’t …
Brian Madden’s Market GPS: Crops, Clinics, and Cockpits
When market turbulence strikes, few voices carry the steady authority of Brian Madden, Chief Investment Officer at First Avenue Investment Counsel. As North American equities stumble through a volatile spring, Madden offers a sharp, experience-forged …
From Spin to Win: Peloton’s Back, Spotify’s Up Next
Peloton is pedaling back into investors’ good graces. After years of turbulence, Truist analysts have upgraded Peloton (PTON) shares to a Buy rating, igniting fresh optimism about the company’s prospects. The timing couldn't be more critical, with Peloton’s …
Made in China, Lost in Combat: The U.S. War Machine’s Fatal Flaw
The United States, often seen as the undisputed heavyweight of global military dominance, is running dangerously low on the very thing it needs to fight wars: munitions. Trae Stephens, co-founder of defense tech startup Anduril and partner at Peter Thiel’s …
Trump’s Royal Flush: Nevada’s Critical Minerals Take Center Stage
Nevada, the Silver State, has long been a land of opportunity, from its gold rushes to its glittering casinos. But under President Donald J. Trump’s second term, Nevada’s been dealt a royal flush in the high-stakes game of critical minerals. With a laser focus …
Layoffs and Lift-Off: Intel’s Stock Gets a Jolt
Intel's stock surged over 5% Wednesday morning following a Bloomberg report that the tech giant plans to cut up to 20% of its workforce. The timing couldn’t be more critical—just one day before its scheduled earnings release. Markets responded swiftly, and the …