The Fed needs to hike rates by 50 basis points

Why the Fed should raise rates by 50 basis points next week. Plus, rising yields will crush stocks… The coming pullback will be a buying opportunity… Will AI "kill us all"? … And Robinhood's "tokenization" efforts.

Stocks finally have real competition

For years, near-zero rates pushed investors into stocks. Today, cash and bonds offer attractive returns again—changing the market's risk/reward setup and giving investors more reason to be selective. Here's what it means for your portfolio.

The 10-year note could break the market

If the 10-year note hits 5%, we're in trouble. Plus, will the Fed raise rates in September? … One of Dell's (DELL) best quarters ever… 2 pick-and-shovel stocks to play rising oil prices… And more.

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The bond market just overruled the Fed

Investors obsess over every Fed decision. But the borrowing costs pressuring housing, businesses, and stocks are increasingly tied to long-term rates the Fed doesn't directly control. Here's why the 10-year Treasury may be the market's most important number.

Stop believing this lie about the U.S. dollar

Think the U.S. dollar isn't backed by anything? Think again. Plus, inflation is still hot—will the Fed do anything about it? … CoreWeave (CRWV) and Super Micro (SMCI) earnings… Nvidia’s (NVDA) $500B announcement… And the gold rally.

Is IBM a buy after its worst day in decades?

IBM's (IBM) worst day in 58 years—is it a buying opportunity? Plus, Fed Chair Warsh's testimony… The odds of a rate hike dropped significantly… Two AI buys… The perfect backdrop for big banks… And Wrap's (WRAP) growing TAM.