Latest Insights

Trading Desk

Get Hilary Kramer’s weekly market and stock insights delivered directly to you inbox…for FREE!

Trading Desk Signup Form

Trading Desk: Investing For The Long Haul

Google’s IPO was a major event in the tech and business world two decades ago. The young founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, were already Silicon Valley veterans, and their company, with its “Don’t Be Evil” motto, had become a household name by taking over

Read More »

Trading Desk: Rate Cuts Inevitable (And What They Mean)

Jay Powell’s unspoken deal with the market was simple: inflation dips back below historical long-term “average” (3%), rates come down. Inflation at 2.9% lived up to its end of the deal. Now Powell and company need to step up or lose credibility. We’re targeting little

Read More »

Trading Desk: Why Buffett Hates Bonds

In a financial landscape where interest rates are poised for a potential decline, Warren Buffett, the legendary CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, remains steadfast in his contrarian approach to investing. While many property and casualty insurers traditionally rely heavily on fixed-income securities, Buffett has consistently steered

Read More »

Trading Desk: Fed Fever Feels Like 1995

According to Wells Fargo’s head of global investment strategy, Paul Christopher, stocks are on the brink of a rally reminiscent of the boom seen in 1995. This optimistic outlook hinges on falling inflation, a resilient economy, and the Federal Reserve’s anticipated interest rate cuts, factors

Read More »

Trading Desk: What Happened

Global markets have been on a rollercoaster ride lately, with stocks, crypto, and other assets taking a beating. The S&P 500 has dropped 8% from its July peak, the Nasdaq has plummeted 13%, and even high-flyers like Nvidia have seen their valuations slashed. What Fueled

Read More »