Bank Earnings Start Monday. Here Is What to Watch.
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo report Q1 2026 earnings this week. Bank stocks are rallying, but the numbers will tell the real story.
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Vietnam Joins FTSE Emerging Markets. Billions Will Follow.
FTSE Russell confirmed Vietnam’s upgrade to emerging market status, triggering a 4.4% VN-Index rally and setting the stage for billions in passive fund inflows.
Super Micro’s Co-Founder Indicted. Again, Governance Is the Risk.
Super Micro Computer launches an independent investigation after its co-founder is indicted. A look at SMCI’s governance track record and what it means for investors.
Central Banks Are Hoarding Gold Again. China Is Leading.
China’s central bank just made its largest gold purchase in a year. Here’s why central banks worldwide are stockpiling bullion and what it signals for markets.
Stagflation 2026: Why Wall Street Is Finally Worried
The IMF and Bank of America are warning of stagflation as oil prices, weakening manufacturing data, and stubborn inflation collide. Here is what the data shows.
Labor Force Participation at 50-Year Low: Stock Impact
U.S. labor force participation has dropped to 61.2%, the lowest since 1976. Here is how the shrinking workforce reshapes winners and losers across the stock market.
Gold Dips While Trump Threatens Iran. That’s Not a Glitch.
Everyone knows gold goes up in a crisis. So why is it slipping as Trump warns Iran its whole civilization will die tonight? The answer tells you a lot about where markets actually are.
Smart Money Is Buying the Dip. Retail Investors Aren’t.
Corporate insiders ramped up stock purchases during the March selloff as retail investors turned net sellers. History says follow the insiders.
Used Car Prices Are Back at 2023 Highs. This Time It’s Different.
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index just hit its highest mark since the summer of 2023. Behind the surge: a supply crunch, war-driven fuel costs pushing buyers away from new vehicles, and a used market that refuses to cool down.
Goldman Says Buy Tech. The Worst 50-Year Stretch Just Became an Opportunity.
Tech stocks are having their worst stretch of performance relative to the broader market in half a century. Goldman Sachs says that’s exactly why you should be paying attention.