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Trump’s Iran Update Spikes Volatility. Now What?

Stocks gyrate after Trump extends the Iran timeline... what yesterday's jobs data tells us... AI agents are coming for jobs… how to invest ahead of the Agent Supernova

The Bigger Story Behind March’s Market Selloff

In today’s Market 360, I want to show you why the market’s recent March Madness may prove temporary, why investors are already starting to look past the latest Iran headlines – and why a couple of overlooked developments in Elon Musk’s orbit say a lot about where the future is heading.

What Anthropic’s Latest Model Signals for Investors

In today’s Smart Money, let’s examine the latest AI developments that are leading the push toward AGI. Then, I’ll share my three-part investment strategy you need to know before we’re fully submerged in the AI waters.

What TurboQuant Actually Means for AI Memory Stocks

AI memory stocks are tanking on TurboQuant fears. The bear case misreads an efficiency breakthrough as demand destruction.

Is the Bull Market Rally Back On?

The market keeps rallying... but we’re still “on the wrong side of the tracks”... Luke Lango's bull case for tech... a black swan lurking in the Middle East... and a dark question about AI's future we'll be tackling soon

The Hidden Commodity Winner of the Oil Crisis

Oil prices are not merely high, they are thrashing around wildly from day-to-day. But even though oil is grabbing most of the headlines, it is not the only commodity under the thumb of the Iran conflict. It turns out that when a butterfly flaps its wings in the Straight of Hormuz, a tsunami of chaos sweeps over nearly every commodity industry in the world.

The VCX Frenzy Is a Warning for AI IPO Investors

AI IPO demand is surging, but VCX highlights the risks of paying extreme premiums for pre-IPO exposure to companies like OpenAI and SpaceX.

Markets Are Rallying – Are They Ignoring a Major Risk?

Are markets misreading the Iran news?… the households that can't absorb $100 oil… private credit stress spreads beyond software… and what to do now

Do You Own One of These “Zombie” Companies?

Zombie-themed movies and TV shows are very popular, so you probably know the pattern. Many things look normal. People go to work. Stores are open. Life goes on. But underneath the surface, something is wrong. The same is true of some companies.

This $3 Trillion Market Is Approaching a Breaking Point

Private credit stress is building fast. Funds are limiting withdrawals – and a major reset may be coming soon.

Rate Hike Odds Top 50% – And That’s Not the Only Warning

Markets flip to rate-hike odds for the first time this cycle… OpenAI kills Sora as AI monetization wobbles… private credit investors race for the exits… and why it's all the same story

Are Small Caps Ready to Run?

If you follow me at all, then you know that I’ve always described small caps as bunnies. They sit for a bit, not doing much, but then they hop on a major catalyst like good earnings. So, are small caps up for a major run?

ExxonMobil Upgraded, Microsoft Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start.

Why June 30 Could Trigger a Private Credit Reckoning

Today, Louis is joining us to explain why a key deadline — June 30 — could force long-hidden problems into the open. That’s when certain funds will have to mark their assets more realistically, potentially revealing losses that have been building for months.

AI Layoffs Are Spreading Faster Than Expected

AI layoffs are accelerating across tech, fintech, and banking. This is a structural shift – not a temporary trend.

Every Crisis Has a Hidden Trade: Here’s Where the Smart Money Goes Next

When most investors hear the word “crisis,” they think about danger. But every crisis on Wall Street has another side: Opportunity.

Three Stocks to Buy as Investors Flee This $3 Trillion “Shadow” Market

Could a spark light private credit markets on fire? According to former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, the answer is clear: Absolutely.

$1 Trillion In AI Demand, and the Market Is Looking the Other Way

AI stocks are falling, but demand is accelerating. A rare disconnect is opening up in the AI infrastructure trade.

Why We’re Ignoring Oil Prices and Buying Energy Stocks Instead

We can't predict the exact contours of energy markets. A handful of individuals are now dictating where oil prices go, and even they don’t seem to know what’s coming next. However, there is logic behind a buy-and-hold strategy in energy and commodity stocks.