Trump Says Wars Can Be Fought ‘Forever’ With The U.S.’s ‘Virtually Unlimited’ Weapons Stockpiles
President Donald Trump asserted on Truth Social that the United States possesses a "virtually unlimited" supply of weapons, allowing it to fight wars indefinitely. He contrasted this claim with criticism of President Joe Biden for allegedly diverting resources to Ukraine. Analysts, citing a Wall Street Journal report, warned that key interceptor stocks such as THAAD, Patriot and Standard Missile are dwindling amid heightened tensions with Iran. Trump also floated a four‑to‑five‑week timeline for any potential Iranian operation, while emphasizing the nation’s broader war‑fighting capacity.
BOJ Might Have to Put Off March Rate Hike Amid US-Iran Conflict - Report
The Bank of Japan is likely to postpone its March interest‑rate hike as market volatility from the US‑Iran conflict intensifies. Yen depreciation remains the only clear trigger for a hike, but geopolitical risk and rising oil prices are prompting caution....
South African Corn Output Down but Not Out
South Africa’s 2025‑26 corn harvest is projected at 16.1 million tonnes, a 3.1% decline from the previous record‑high season despite a 4.6% expansion in planted area. Yield variability, especially in key provinces, outweighs the acreage gain, while white corn output edges...
COGENT STRATEGIC WEALTH LLC - Filing for Period Ending 12/31/2025
Cogent Strategic Wealth LLC, a Chicago‑based advisory firm, reported $265.9 million discretionary AUM as of Dec 31 2024 and disclosed its Q4 2025 13F holdings of $91.7 million, with a 67.5% concentration in its top ten positions. The firm’s largest holding is the Dimensional U.S....
SANKALA GROUP LLC - Filing for Period Ending 12/31/2025
Sankala Group LLC, a Lyons‑based advisory firm, manages $144.3 million in discretionary assets for 110 clients. Its most recent 13F filing shows $125.1 million in securities with a 33 % concentration in the top ten holdings, led by the iShares Treasury Floating Rate...
Israel-Iran War to Discourage Investment Into India, Offset Trade Deal Positives: BMI
BMI warns that the Israel‑Iran conflict will increase policy uncertainty and deter foreign investment in India. The firm keeps its FY2026/27 GDP growth forecast at 7 % but flags geopolitical risks that could offset gains from new US and EU trade...
REFLECTION ASSET MANAGEMENT - Filing for Period Ending 12/31/2025
Reflection Asset Management (RAM), based in Isle of Palms, oversees $164.95 million in discretionary assets for 67 clients and reported $140.68 million in 13F‑registered securities for Q4 2025. Its portfolio is heavily weighted toward NVIDIA, which alone accounts for 33.78% of its top‑ten...
TOBAM - Filing for Period Ending 12/31/2025
Tobam, a Paris‑based hedge fund, reported $1.236 billion in discretionary assets under management for the period ending 31 December 2025, serving 28 institutional clients. Its latest 13F filing shows $407 million in managed securities with a 21.34% concentration among the top ten holdings, led...
How to Spot and Avoid Illiquid ETFs
The column explains that ETF liquidity is driven primarily by the liquidity of the underlying securities, not by daily trading volume. It describes the in‑kind creation and redemption process that keeps ETF prices aligned with NAV. Real‑world examples show that...
Dartbrook Gets Six-Year Extension
The New South Wales government has extended the development consent for the Dartbrook thermal coal mine by six years, now running until 5 December 2033. The extension secures the mine’s 6 Mtpa coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) operations. The decision arrives amid...
Prabowo’s Peacemaker Campaign Now Extends to Iran
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto announced he is ready to travel to Tehran to mediate between Iran and the United States after the recent U.S.-Israel strikes. The foreign ministry framed the offer as a call for restraint, stopping short of condemning...
RLTY: Monthly Income From The Growth Of AI Data Centers
Closed‑end fund RLTY offers an 8.3% yield but pays out more than it earns, eroding NAV over time. The fund is positioned to capture AI data‑center growth through holdings in REITs such as DLR, AMT, and EQIX. However, its 34.6%...
Taiwan Doesn’t Have to Choose
Taiwan, home to 23 million people, sits at the nexus of global trade routes and the semiconductor supply chain, making its stability a linchpin for worldwide commerce. The Kuomintang (KMT) argues that the island should not be forced to align exclusively...
How Brokers Can Position Private Lending as a Strategic Advantage
Real estate brokers can turn private lending into a strategic advantage by offering faster, more flexible financing than traditional banks. Private lenders specialize in distinct property types and deal sizes, allowing brokers to match investors with the right capital source....
AI-Driven Market Dispersion Hits Multi-Decade Highs
From The Wall Street Journal: “Market ‘dispersion’ is hitting levels not seen in decades as investors sort AI winners from losers.” (Recall that Dispersion — both within and across sectors and economies — is one of the three key themes I’ve...
Golden Goose ‘More Excited than Ever’ After Positive Earnings
Golden Goose reported FY25 revenue of €734 million, a 15% year‑on‑year rise, driven by a 21% surge in direct‑to‑consumer sales that now represent 81% of total revenue. The brand added 17 new stores, bringing its global footprint to 232 locations, with...
DC's Limited Tricks Can't Stop High Oil Prices
DC won’t let high oil prices hurt Americans Good luck As @rory_johnston frames it, here are the options • SPR release (here we go again) • Sanctions relief on Russia (err... not great) • Gas tax holiday (2022 redux) You can’t print barrels https://t.co/3KCAj8NtGr #Oil #EnergyMarkets...
Florida’s Fields Are Hurting – What That Means for Reefer Freight Right Now
Florida experienced an unprecedented freeze from late December 2025 through early February 2026, inflicting over $3 billion in agricultural losses. Key commodities such as tomatoes, squash, and bell peppers saw up to 50% crop loss, while strawberries, blueberries, and citrus also...
This Stock-Split Stock Is a Major AI Beneficiary. But Is Its Recent Sell-Off a Buying Opportunity?
ServiceNow completed a 5‑for‑1 stock split and posted a strong Q4, with subscription revenue of $3.5 billion, up 21 % YoY. AI‑focused Now Assist generated over $600 million in annual contract value, while non‑GAAP free‑cash‑flow margin reached 57 %. Despite these gains, the stock...
Trusts Aren't Tax Tricks—Structure Determines Benefit
I don’t need to hear this, but “put it in a trust” is not a tax strategy. It’s like saying “put it in a box.” What kind of box? Who controls the box? Who benefits from the box? That’s where the tax answer...
VLCC Rates Hit New Sky-High Record: $424,000 Per Day
VLCC charter rates surged to a record $424,000 per day after the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, as the Strait of Hormuz was officially closed to traffic. Spot rates for Middle‑East‑to‑China voyages jumped well above $400,000, dwarfing the recent $100,000‑plus benchmarks....
EU Mulls Aluminium Scrap Export Caps Amid Rising Shipments
EU consults on aluminium scrap export limits as shipments rise and secondary producers face margin pressure. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/eu-aluminium-scrap-export-restriction.html
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MARKET PULSE AM MARCH 3, 2026 [WATCH]
Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, rebounding from yesterday’s sell‑off as bargain hunters returned. Analysts flagged renewed buying interest in large‑cap banking stocks, drawn by attractive dividend yields. The benchmark index is projected to trade between 1,690 and 1,715 points...
Alphabet Vs. The Trade Desk: Which Is a Better Buy?
Alphabet posted an 18% revenue jump to $113.8 billion in Q4, with Google Cloud surging 48% and net income rising 30%, underscoring strong AI‑driven growth and operating leverage. The Trade Desk reported $847 million in revenue, up 14% YoY, but its growth...
STAK Spikes on Volume, Eyeing $1.50‑
Nearly 60x relative volume on $STAK today, and it's one of my top watches for tomorrow amid a TON of energy names rocketing. I'll be looking for the simple break & base over today's high of day range for the day...
US, China Discuss Investment Revival Ahead of Trump’s Trip: Sources
U.S. and Chinese officials have begun talks to revive reciprocal investment ahead of President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to Beijing. Both sides are exploring structured joint ventures and licensing arrangements, with Beijing demanding stronger protection for its firms and Washington...
Valero Set for 1‑2 Weeks More Upside
$VLO rising to near nose-bleed territory in the short run, but w/ Crude likely to approach high 70's before a peak, i expect another 1-2 weeks of strength out of VLO before this stalls out @IBDinvestors @marketsurge Big push...
Key March Technical Themes: Breakouts, Earnings Setups, Decision Points
Top 10 charts I’m watching for March 👀📊 My latest show on @StockCharts TV covers some key technical themes: ✅ Stocks that have already started to break out (like $MPC and $JBL) 👀 Big earnings setups with divergences (hello $TGT) ⚖️ Magnificent 7 at...
4 Tax Moves to Consider This March
March offers a strategic window to boost tax‑saving accounts before the April 15 deadline. Taxpayers can max out IRA contributions, benefit from inflation‑adjusted Roth phase‑out ranges, and contribute to HSAs for triple tax advantages. Families can claim the Child and...
Bank Sector Yields Surge Above 5%, Top Three Near 6%
Bank stocks annual div yield (as at 2 March) post-4Q2025 earnings. All except Alliance, AM will pay interim div in March 2026. Top 3 highest (2026 estimates): •Bank Islam: 6.22% •*CIMB: 5.92% •RHB: 5.91% =Average Sector DY: 5.10% (10 banks) [*incl Special Div 7sen]
Outperformance Depends on People, Not Just Processes
So good by @GavinSBaker In Michael Jordan’s second to last year with the Chicago Bulls, Jerry Krause, GM of the Bulls said, “Listen players don’t win championships, organizations do. It isn’t just Jordan or Pippen. It’s how we scout, draft,...
Gold Soars Again Following Latest War, While Silver Pulls Back
Gold futures surged roughly $100 on Monday, briefly topping $5,400 as investors fled to the traditional safe‑haven amid a new Middle East conflict. In contrast, silver futures slipped $3.62, ending near $89.80 after a volatile swing between $86.73 and $97.30....
U.S. Treasury Rates Weekly Update for February 27, 2026
U.S. Treasury yields slipped across the curve for the week ending February 27, 2026. The 30‑year note fell 0.08 percentage points, while the benchmark 10‑year yield dropped 0.11 points to 3.97%. The 3‑year Treasury rate held at 3.39%, indicating modest...
Real Estate That Funds Freedom, Not Traps
I don’t do real estate like everyone else. I don’t buy properties that trap me. I buy properties that pay for my freedom. Months in Costa Rica. Months in Italy. 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 Booking a one way flight when I feel like it. As an ex...
China's Oil Stockpiles Offer Buffer Against Price Spikes
“Can China act as a buffer? China has been loading up on cheap, sanctioned oil, putting some of it away in storage. In a report, analysts at Morgan Stanley said China could slow down on its purchases if oil prices...
India Emerges as Hedge Amid 7% Kospi Plunge
Kospi down 7 pct. Quick, need a hedge for this hedge i took a few days ago. Wait, I have one - India.
LNG Supply Shocks Expose Energy Transition’s Fatal Flaw
Qatar LNG offline — unprecedented. U.S. exporters win, importers lose, says @seb_kennedy Ukraine & Iran wars expose a core flaw in the “energy transition” narrative. All energy depends on supply chains — break them, you break energy. No supply chains, no energy. Plan B? #LNG...
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Winning Isn't Even On My Bingo Card From Safe Havens To Software Gap Down Was Bought, For Now Petro or Pedo-Dollar https://t.co/C1TzLcxyl7
Warner Bros. Discovery Reopens Discovery+ Subscriptions Globally
WBD Q4 FY25 call: "If you remember back when we merged into Warner Bros. Discovery, we were trying to shut down Discovery Plus. The fact of the matter is we still have millions of viewers... We have already opened up...
World's Largest LNG Plant Offline, Yet Unnoticed
Can you believe that all of the people down there are unaware that the world’s largest LNG plant is offline? https://t.co/nG6uMfgyuH
WBD Falls Far Short of FY25 Revenue Targets
FY23 financial projections from the Warner Media / DISCA deal. Fast forward to FY25: WBD generated total revenues of $37.3 billion, with $10.9 billion from DTC, EBITDA of $8.7 billion, and FCF of $3.1 billion. Missed every one of their financial projections...
Iran Strike Sparks Cross-Asset Volatility, Market Outlook Discussed
I'll be on with @MariaBartiromo tomorrow am- 7:10 EST on @FoxBusiness discussing the surge in cross-asset volatility given the Iran Strike & what it means for markets
Yuan Gains Return Real Exchange Rate to 2024 Levels
The yuan's appreciation against the dollar over the last few months looks to have pulled China's real exchange rate back to its end 2024 levels (February is my estimate based on the CFETS index) 1/ https://t.co/KtxZcE3nT7
Low Tariffs Make New Trade Deals Marginal; Boost Domestic Demand
I very much agree with this. For most products and for most countries (the US is now an exception, China has been a bit of an exception) tariffs are already generally low, so the incremental impact of a classic free trade...
Futures Hit 7‑day Widest Range as D
Naz barely made OD up bar while SP & Rus failed...no surprise that the majority of the futures markets made WR7s...(widest range of the last 7 days.) DAX gave a purse trend day down. https://t.co/M06KxsRquT
Manufacturing Rebounds, but Core PPI Surges Unexpectedly
Manufacturing is finally reviving, but core PPI just jumped 0.8% in a month when economists expected 0.3%. Services inflation refuses to budge. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/4QiEXL6LgZ
SQM's Price Signals Lagging 2026 LCE Production Growth
SQM’s quarterly price results remain a bellweather of the market price trend. The big question is how much higher will this quarter be? SQM’s 2026 LCE production won’t come close to the market growth for the year. Let...
Monday Market Playbook: 45 ETFs, 95 Stocks, Key Levels
Monday’s Market Playbook: 45 ETF Positions, 95 Stock Ideas & Today’s Buy/Sell Levels https://t.co/Pc5C1TTVu1 via @hedgeye
Risk-Off Market: All Sectors Down, $FLSY Shines
Zor Daily View — 3/2 🔴 Breadth: NO across the board. Short-term, medium-term, all NO. 🔴 Swing Posture: RISK OFF. 🛡️ Regime: DEFENSIVE. 👀 $FLSY is a standout. https://t.co/6EKr7JExh3
Dimon Warns Inflation May Spark Economic Downturn
“Right now, the economy is doing fine, asset prices are high…I think the probabilities of something going south are more than other people think..I think inflation will cause the economic downturn:” JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon https://t.co/xB4HN6ITSk