Thursday, May 7, 2026
Much of market theory assumes that price movement is difficult to predict because information is reflected in prices quickly. If that were fully accurate, persistent and measurable patterns would be less likely to endure. They do. Trends develop and can extend beyond what randomness alone would suggest. Leadership becomes concentrated and can remain in place […]
For income-focused investors, Roundhill Investments has an exciting lineup of exchange-traded funds. They have been innovators in cryptocurrency covered call ETFs, zero-days-to-expiration (0DTE) ETFs, and their high-yield WeeklyPay ETFs, which use swap contracts. However, Roundhill also has a pair of ETFs that I believe are intended for a specific use and are not appropriate for […]
The 10 highest yield dividend stocks going ex-div this week. These are some of the top dividend stocks for this week.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which makes Persian Gulf crude oil and energy products effectively inaccessible, has resulted in many countries imposing fuel rationing. The decreased access to fuel also means refiners will have to start making decisions about what sorts of fuel they prioritize in their refining. Jet fuel has a unique […]
The 10 highest yield dividend stocks going ex-div this week. These are some of the top dividend stocks for this week.
We’ve all heard the old saying, “experience is the best teacher.” It sticks with me, even if I didn’t always appreciate it. Like most people, I wanted to skip ahead. I wanted the results, without the repetition. But experience doesn’t work that way. These days, we live in a world where information is everywhere. You […]
Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN) has been one of the best-performing stocks in the business development (BDC) sector over the long term. Because of its success, MAIN trades at a steep premium to NAV and sports a lower yield than all of its BDC peers. So, I want to introduce you to a MAIN alternative […]
Crude oil is produced in many parts of the world, but the easy-to-find, low-cost Persian Gulf oil has enabled that region to capture 20% of the global oil market. And the war against Iran has shone a light on the Strait of Hormuz as a choke point that could cut off a large share of […]
The weather is finally turning, which means more time outside and fewer walls between my kids and any bad decisions they might make, like kicking a soccer ball into the dining room chandelier. Over the weekend, I took them to a new park with an obstacle course. It did not take long to spot the […]
During the second half of 2025, gold and silver posted tremendous gains. Gold gained $1,000, or 32%, from the end of June through the end of December, closing the year at $4,320 per ounce. Silver had an even hotter ride, doubling in value for the half year and gaining 144% for the full year. The […]
