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...
Rate Cuts Are a Warning Sign

Rate Cuts Are a Warning Sign

Monday, January 12, 2026 Are interest rate cuts doing what they’re supposed to do? Most investors expect rate cuts to boost stock prices, unlock the mortgage market, drive up spending and keep the economy running hot. In other words, they view cuts as a magic...
Celebrating a Slowdown

Celebrating a Slowdown

Monday, January 5, 2026 In finance, negative economic headlines can send the stock market higher. It’s counterintuitive, yes. But it’s true. For instance, rising unemployment should be a warning siren for equity investors – they don’t want a recession. But in...