The Spending Will Never Stop

The Spending Will Never Stop

Monday, February 16, 2026 I’ve talked about how tariffs are taxes. I’ve also talked about how consumers pay all taxes, directly or indirectly. I’ve also mentioned how when it comes to the federal government, spending will never stop. Recent data backs it up....
Markets Might Be Open For 23 Hours Every Day

Markets Might Be Open For 23 Hours Every Day

Monday, February 9, 2026 Pretty soon you might be able to make a stock trade at almost any time. Late last year, the NASDAQ Stock Exchange asked regulators to approve an overnight trading session from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. The exchange already allows pre-market trading...
Optimistic, Yet Contrarian

Optimistic, Yet Contrarian

Monday, February 2, 2026 Maybe now is the time to be contrarian. Typically, when everyone on Wall Street agrees on something, we rush to do the exact opposite. That’s because Wall Street has a history of going all-in at exactly the right time. After COVID, money...
It Could Be a Tough Year for Stocks

It Could Be a Tough Year for Stocks

Monday, January 26, 2026 Markets are supposed to keep you on your toes and not follow consistent cycles. But the truth is markets do work in cycles, and there is a powerful one in place right now. It tells us 2026 could be a rocky year, but that the bull market may...
A New Market

A New Market

Monday, January 19, 2026 It took just 33 days for the S&P 500 to plunge 34% during the COVID crash in early 2020. It was the fastest breakdown of its kind in modern U.S. stock market history. The swiftness stunned even the most seasoned investors. Scott Minerd was...