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When Bears Go Bullish
Few figures in modern economics have built a more reliable reputation on pessimism than Nouriel Roubini. The NYU economist earned the nickname “Dr. Doom” through
A Magnificent Meltdown: When Mirage Meets Reality
If you’ve been checking your portfolio with one eye shut lately, you aren’t alone. The “Magnificent Seven,” a once-bulletproof cohort of tech titans, is currently
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How A Wall Street Darling Became The Most Heavily Shorted Stock In The World
In the volatile theater of modern finance, few spectacles are as captivating as the ongoing tug-of-war over MSTR, formerly a mobile app developer turned bitcoin speculator. As of late February, the company has officially ascended to the dubious throne of the most-shorted stock on Wall
Geopolitical Risk Always Means A Rush For Havens
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are amplifying market jitters, reinforcing demand for traditional safe havens such as US Treasuries, gold and the Swiss franc. Macro investors are preparing for renewed volatility when global trading resumes, with energy markets expected to set the tone. Early
Trading Desk: “Cheap” Is Now The Most Dangerous Word In Tech Investing
If you’ve been scanning the charts lately, you might notice a glaring divergence in the tech sector. While the semiconductor giants are throwing a party that doesn’t seem to end, the application software neighborhood looks like a ghost town. Some see a “bargain-hunting” opportunity; others,
Trading Desk: Cathie Wood’s “Innovation” Hangover
If you spent the last few years listening to the gospel of “disruptive innovation,” your portfolio might currently feel like it’s been through a centrifuge. The latest data on Cathie Wood’s once-famous ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) serves as a cold splash of water for anyone
Trading Desk: Alphabet’s 100-Year Bet On AI
In finance, there’s “long term” and then there’s “my grandkids will be retired” long-term. Google parent company Alphabet just entered the latter category by prepping a 100-year “century bond.” It’s a big move, equal parts audacious and slightly dystopian — a tech giant borrowing money
Trading Desk: Hunger Games For The Media Stocks
Welcome back to the boardroom, where the only thing thinner than the profit margins is the skin and loyalty of shareholders. If you thought the streaming wars were over, think again. We’ve entered the “Mega-Merger” phase, where the big fish aren’t just eating the little