What's really moving these markets
Oil price

The soft landing has an oil problem

Oil’s sustained price is a major indicator that few are watching. If crude stays elevated, it could keep inflation sticky, limit the Fed’s flexibility, squeeze corporate margins, and shift market leadership. Here’s how to position your portfolio.

A market pullback is coming

Why investors must prepare for a pullback. Plus, a sector to buy—and one to avoid—amid rising inflation… Expectations for Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings… Could voters slow down the AI train? … Berkshire's (BRK.B) 13F moves… And Target's (TGT) turnaround.

Inflation

Inflation could hit 5% before the midterms

The market has spent months celebrating the death of inflation. It was premature. The CPI is accelerating fast… And if the current trend holds, inflation could exceed 5% by November. Here's what that means for your portfolio right now.

OPEC

The beginning of the end for OPEC

The UAE's exit from OPEC. Plus, Powell's final meeting as Fed chair… Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade… Big Tech is reporting—and this stock's results matter most… And The Wall Street Journal's OpenAI piece.

Tesla

If you own Tesla shares, you need to listen to this

Important advice for Tesla (TSLA) shareholders. Plus, Kevin Warsh's hearing… 3 AI winners with way more upside… A lesson from Avis (CAR) on shorting stocks… Boeing (BA) is going to $300… And a rare opportunity to buy a monopoly.

The key to a properly diversified portfolio

One of the first rules of investing is to diversify. The concept is pretty simple… But proper diversification isn’t as straightforward as it might sound. This article will teach you one underutilized diversification strategy to ensure a much stronger portfolio.

A quiet shift is reshaping the retail market

Levi's (LEVI) just delivered strong results… But there's a bigger story under the surface. LEVI's earnings highlight a shift that's quietly putting pressure on traditional retailers… and creating new opportunities for investors.

Oil is plunging—are stocks in the clear?

Oil’s drop: What’s driving it and what it means for stocks. Plus, Microsoft (MSFT) has been hammered—is it a buying opportunity? … Levi Strauss’ (LEVI) major warning for big box stores… And Tesla’s (TSLA) risk/reward setup.