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2-14-26 This “Flat” Market Is Hiding Massive Rotations
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Markets may look flat on the surface, but beneath the surface, massive rotations are taking place. Large-cap value is up sharply while growth has stalled, even as $SPX barely moves.
In this short video, Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz discuss how passive flows are driving capital aggressively between sectors and styles, pushing areas to historical extremes.
These divergences create opportunity, but also risk. When rotations stretch this far, it’s time to reassess exposure and rebalance, not blindly chase momentum.
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Electricity Prices Could Become a Structural Inflation Problem
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Most Americans are paying higher electricity prices, and the pressure is unlikely to ease anytime soon. According to the Wall Street Journal, electricity prices have risen meaningfully across much of the country since 2022, and the drivers extend well beyond the frequently cited surge in data-center demand. While electricity prices had historically tracked inflation, that …
12-29-25 The Hidden Logic Behind Dollar Weakness
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The U.S. doesn’t want a permanently strong dollar because it would choke the global economy and destabilize trade.
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Silver Mania And The Predictable Bust
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Silver’s parabolic rise has been remarkable. Its price has more than doubled this year and is nearly three times higher than in 2023. The current surge closely mirrors two previous price jumps shown below. In this article, we examine the two similar price surges shown below to provide context for what may be occurring today …
1-2-26 Trump Accounts: Smart Planning or Marketing Hype?
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“Trump Accounts” are being discussed as a new way to help children and young adults invest for the future—but are they a meaningful planning tool or simply clever branding?
Richard Rosso & Sarah Buenger break down how Trump Accounts are structured, how they differ from traditional retirement and custodial accounts, and why return assumptions deserve careful scrutiny. We also discuss funding mechanics, diversification considerations, and what actually happens when a child reaches age 18.
Importantly, we address what these accounts are not designed to do—including education planning, where 529 plans may remain more effective. Along the way, we share lessons on dollar-cost averaging, long-term ownership, and why financial literacy matters more than the wrapper itself.
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11-6-25 Nvidia’s Money Loop: Smart Move or Red Flag?
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Nvidia just took a $1 billion stake in Nokia—and Nokia plans to spend that money buying Nvidia’s own AI chips. It’s not the first time. Nvidia’s done similar deals with OpenAI, CoreWeave, and xAI, fueling record demand for its GPUs. But is this smart strategy—or circular financing? Some call it vendor financing, others say it’s round-tripping—a tactic that helped inflate the dot-com bubble two decades ago.
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Oracle Puts the AI Infrastructure Trade Back in Action
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The AI infrastructure trade stagnated through August, with enthusiasm fading even after NVDA beat earnings and raised guidance. Investors shifted their focus to weakening economic data and looming Fed rate cuts, fueling the narrative that the AI boom had run its course. That changed yesterday, when Oracle reignited the trade with a blockbuster earnings call. …
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