Will Historic Lows in Market Breadth Trigger a Stocks Crash?
Market concentration refers to periods when a few stocks or a single sector dramatically outperform the rest of the market, driving a disproportionate share of index gains. In such times, market breadth is “narrow” meaning the rally relies on a small cluster of leaders while the majority of stocks lag.
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Read MoreHow a 2nd Trump Presidency Will Affect Markets?
A second Trump presidency may have broad-reaching implications for the stock market, influenced by a mix of tax and economic strategies as well as geopolitical implications.
In his first-term, Trump oversaw significant corporate tax cuts, which boosted corporate earnings and stock prices. A second term is likely to continue or expand these tax policies,
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Read MoreIs This Old Buffett Favorite Now Worth Buying?
Once upon a time Wells Fargo was beloved by Warren Buffett. Despite scandal after scandal plaguing the company, his conviction couldn’t be shaken, until finally the accumulation of issues appeared to spark a sell.
As a reminder, here are the scandals that rocked Wells Fargo over the years:
- September 2016: The fake account scandal
- September 2016: Improperly repossessing service members’ cars
- December 2016: Wells Fargo fails its ‘living will’ test
- March 2017: More fake accounts
- March 2017: Flunked community lending test
- April 2017: Whistleblower wins $5.4 million and his job back
- August 2017: Lawsuit over overcharging small business retailers
- February 2018: Sacramento sues over discrimination against black and Latino borrowers
- March 2018: Wealth management investigation emerges
- April 2018: $1 billion settlement for mortgage locks and auto-loan issues
- May 2018: Altering business information without client knowledge
- May 2018: $480 million to settle securities-fraud lawsuit
- June 2018: SEC fine for leading investors astray
- July 2018: Refunds over add-ons like pet insurance and legal services
- August 2018: Hundreds of houses foreclosed on due to computer glitch
- August 2018: Wells Fargo pays $2.1 billion for its role in housing bubble
- March 2019: Wells Fargo among advisors sanctioned by SEC for fee-disclosure practices
Since Buffett offloaded his position,
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Read MoreThe Secret Buffett Won’t Tell You
Most traders are consumed by day-to-day share price fluctuations of their stock portfolios but few spend the time to think about the economics of compounding wealth, and how it can be done to achieve enormous gains.
One secret that Buffett unlocked in growing massive wealth was realizing what would happen to the dividend of Coca Cola over time.
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Read MoreNearly 200% Higher, Will This Space Stock Keep Soaring?
Planet Labs combines satellite imaging and data analytics technologies to provide a service valuable to government agencies, corporations, and non-governmental organizations. The company has been developing its unique technology for 14 years, but it didn’t become a publicly traded company until 2021.
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The $1 Trillion Buyback Boom, Who’s Spending Most to Boost Their Stock?
In February 2025 alone, corporate America saw an explosion of stock buybacks. More than 160 companies announced fresh repurchase plans—more than double the previous month’s tally. But the real story isn’t just the sheer volume; it’s who is leading the charge.
Goldman Sachs projects that S&P 500 buybacks will hit a record-breaking $1 trillion in 2025,
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Will Bitcoin Hit an All-Time High Before the Election?
Will Bitcoin hit an all-time high before voters head to the polls?
While Bitcoin has demonstrated its potential to defy expectations, a new set of circumstances, including institutional support, hedge fund interest, and political influences, are converging, making the coming weeks critical for Bitcoin’s price trajectory.
So how high can Bitcoin go?
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US applications for jobless benefits hold firm as layoffs remain low despite tariff uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits held steady last week as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty over how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid was unchanged at 229,000 for the week ending May 10, the Labor Department said Thursday.