Blog•Mar 9, 2026
How to Remove Someone From a Mortgage | No Refinancing
The article explains that a co‑borrower can be removed from a mortgage without refinancing, though this route is uncommon. It outlines five alternatives—mortgage assumption, court‑ordered removal, lender release, bankruptcy, and quitclaim deed—detailing their requirements, benefits, and drawbacks. Cost analysis shows non‑refinance options typically cost $500‑$3,000 versus $3,000‑$10,000 for refinancing. The piece advises borrowers to assess financial stability and consult lenders before pursuing any of these paths.
By The Mortgage Reports
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
💡Trade Idea for Monday March 9, 2026
The company is aggressively expanding, targeting over 300 locations system‑wide by 2026, with early test markets delivering higher average ticket sizes, increased transaction volume, and a near‑4% lift in comparable sales. Technically, the stock has pulled back from a recent...
By The Options Oracle (Closing Bell Recap & Premarket)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
California Is Booming With New Investors—Here’s Why the Long-Term Prospects Could Become a Cash Cow
San Luis Obispo County has become California’s third‑hottest market for single‑family home investment, with 7,454 purchases last year. The surge is driven primarily by mom‑and‑pop investors—small owners who hold fewer than five properties—who now own about 91% of the state’s...
By BiggerPockets (Blog)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
USDJPY Technicals: USDJPY Backs Off 158.89 Resistance. What Next?
The USD/JPY pair surged earlier today, testing the 158.89 resistance that halted rallies on Jan. 15 and Jan. 22. Sellers stepped in, pushing the pair down to a low of 157.96, now hovering near the 157.65‑157.97 swing zone. A decisive break below...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Roy Bonnell Says Allied Critical Metals’ Borralha Tungsten Project Shows Billion-Dollar Potential as Western Supply Tightens
Allied Critical Metals released a Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Borralha tungsten project in northern Portugal, estimating an after‑tax NPV of $706.4 million at a $1,500 per metric tonne WO₃ price and $91 million initial capital for an 11‑year mine life. CEO...
By Jack Lifton @ InvestorNews (Critical Minerals & Rare Earths)
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
GBPUSD Technicals: GBPUSD Rebounds but Tests Key Resistance
The GBPUSD pair fell sharply early, slipping below the 1.3298‑1.3305 swing area and touching a low of 1.3282 before buyers pushed it back above the 100‑hour moving average at 1.3347. Improved risk sentiment—driven by lower oil prices, falling yields and...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
EURUSD Tecnicals: EURUSD Rebounds as Oil Eases and Markets Stabilize
Crude oil slipped below $100 as speculation grew that G7 ministers may tap strategic reserves, calming inflation worries. U.S. 10‑year Treasury yields hovered near 4.135%, barely up, while equities modestly recovered from recent lows. The euro‑dollar pair rose to an...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
The Global Week Ahead
Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict intensifies, leaving the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked. G7 finance ministers are meeting to discuss a coordinated release of strategic oil reserves, while the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank...
By Perspectives
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
From Infrastructure Investment to Expanded Market Access: China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa and the Implications for U.S. Trade...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative has propelled its trade with Africa to $348 billion in 2025, a 17.7% jump driven largely by a surge in Chinese exports and massive infrastructure‑focused loans. The initiative recently expanded zero‑tariff market access to all 53...
By Farmdoc daily
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
The Best Defensive Strategies: Two Centuries of Evidence
The paper extends defensive‑strategy testing back to 1800, revealing that systematic trend‑following and a revised defensive‑absolute‑return overlay (DAR4020) consistently protect a 60/40 portfolio during its worst months. Traditional safe‑haven assets such as gold and continuously‑bought equity puts underperform or erode...
By Alpha Architect Research Blog
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Mastering Market Moves with SpotGamma Insights: Deep Dives Into Tesla, Nvidia, Microsoft, JP Morgan, and S&P Trade Setups Using Gamma...
SpotGamma published a deep‑dive analysis of trade setups for Tesla, Nvidia, Microsoft, JP Morgan and the S&P 500, centering on option‑gamma exposure and realized volatility. The report maps where gamma concentrations are building and how volatility spikes can flag short‑term price moves....
By SpotGamma — Blog
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
The Good News? Crude Oil Is -16% Off the high.The Bad News? It Is 10% Higher on the Day
G7 finance ministers said they will keep monitoring oil markets and stand ready to release strategic petroleum reserves if needed. Crude oil peaked at $119.48, fell to $96.24, and now trades near $100. The price is 16% lower than its...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
USDCAD Technicals: USDCAD Sellers Lean Against Key Short-Term Resistance
The U.S. dollar slipped slightly against the Canadian loonie, while remaining stronger versus most other major currencies. USDCAD found a low of 1.35242, testing a narrow support band between 1.35219 and 1.35316 before rebounding toward the 200‑bar moving average near...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Effortless Onemain Financial Payment Options: Manage Your Loan Online
OneMain Financial now offers a suite of digital tools that let borrowers pay, track, and manage their personal loans entirely online. Customers can choose from several disbursement methods, including a SpeedFunds® debit card that delivers funds within an hour, ACH...
By HedgeThink
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Finding the Floor
The Middle East conflict triggered the biggest one‑week jump in oil prices on record, pushing WTI crude above $92 a barrel. At the same time, U.S. economic data revealed the worst monthly job loss since the pandemic, with 92,000 positions...
By The Market Strategist
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
The Risk of Losing Money in the Stock Market
The article examines the probability of losing money in the stock market, showing that short‑term volatility is common but long‑term outcomes are overwhelmingly positive. Data from the S&P 500 reveal that 5% pullbacks happen multiple times a year, 10% corrections every...
By Quantified Strategies
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
How to Track Your Dividend Portfolio Beyond Income: A Holistic Approach for Dividend Investors
Dividend investors often fixate on monthly cash payouts, but that narrow view can hide stagnant or declining portfolio value. A holistic tracking method adds portfolio market value, current yield, and total return to the traditional dividend‑income metric. By comparing Yield...
By Tawcan
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Is Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (SEI) One of the Best Oil Stocks With Highest Upside Potential?
Solaris Energy Infrastructure (NYSE:SEI) received upgraded price targets from Morgan Stanley and Barclays, both reaffirming Overweight ratings. Morgan Stanley lifted its target to $72, while Barclays raised it to $63, citing strong data‑center contracts and equipment procurement outlook. SEI reported...
By Insider Monkey Blog
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Here’s What The Street Thinks About Select Water Solutions, Inc. (WTTR)
Select Water Solutions (WTTR) received upbeat analyst upgrades after delivering strong fiscal Q4 results. Piper Sandler raised its price target to $16, maintaining an Overweight stance, while Citi lifted its target to $16.50 and reaffirmed a Buy rating. Both firms...
By Insider Monkey Blog
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Transformative Central Banker: Bank of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee
Bank of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee, appointed in April 2022, argues that central banks must broaden their remit beyond pure monetary policy. He has transformed the BoK into a more public‑facing institution, adding video studios, visualizations, staff media training...
By Mostly Economics
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Price Controls Arrive: South Korea, Taiwan Impose Fuel Price Cap
South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung announced the first fuel‑price cap in three decades as Brent crude breached $100 a barrel amid the Middle East conflict. Taiwan’s government simultaneously introduced a weekly cap limiting gasoline price hikes to roughly 5%, far...
By ZeroHedge – Markets
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Modern Materials That Are Redefining Commercial Infrastructure Value
Modern commercial construction is abandoning traditional wood and brick in favor of high‑performance metals, composites, and modular systems that promise longer service lives and lower upkeep. The rise of data‑intensive tenants drives demand for moisture‑resistant, tech‑ready infrastructure, prompting developers to...
By HedgeThink
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
2026-03-09: Iran Conflict: Regional Attacks, Economic Impact, and Oil Market Turmoil
The Iran conflict has escalated from direct military exchanges to sustained attacks on critical infrastructure, including oil storage facilities, airports and desalination plants across Iran and neighboring Gulf states. These strikes, combined with ongoing constraints on commercial traffic through the...
By Security Asia
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
PROPTECH-X : PRS Sector Sees £79bn Value Loss in the Last 36 Months
The UK private rented sector (PRS) has shed £79 billion in value over the past 36 months, a 5.1% decline and the only housing segment to fall since early 2022. In contrast, the broader residential market grew by £336 billion, up 3.8%....
By Proptech-X
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
High Input Costs Don’t Guarantee High Grain Prices
A review of CBOT wheat futures from 1990‑2022 shows that the price at seeding is a weak guide to harvest price, with an average swing of $42 per tonne in either direction. Harvest prices exceeded seeding prices in 20 of...
By Episode 3 (EP3) – Commodities (Ag/Inputs) Reports
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Triple Digit Trouble
The oil market erupted as West Texas Intermediate surged past $100, briefly reaching $111 after a 36% weekly rally. The surge was triggered by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Gulf producers to curtail output and causing...
By The Dark Side Of The Boom – Asia Wrap & Asia Open
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Brent Prompt Futures Open at +$108
Brent prompt futures opened above $108 per barrel on NYMEX, marking a notable price surge. The rally is driven by OPEC+ output cuts, lingering Middle East tensions, and a weakening dollar that favors commodities. Analysts warn the $108 level could...
By Econbrowser
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Ep.123 - Iran War: Best ETFs for a Market Crash?
The latest episode of Volatility Trading Strategies examines how the escalating Iran‑Russia conflict could trigger a sharp market correction. Host Brent Osachoff outlines a shortlist of exchange‑traded funds that historically perform well during geopolitical shocks, including gold miners, short‑duration Treasuries,...
By Volatility Trading Strategies
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Notes From MS Conference: Meta, and Microsoft
At Morgan Stanley’s TMT conference, Meta CFO Susan Li highlighted the company’s IREV metric, showing steady ad‑performance improvements driven by AI and larger data pools. She explained Meta’s push to scale data, redistribute ad loads, and deploy large‑language models for real‑time...
By MBI Deep Dives
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Indicator of the Day (Video): NASDAQ – Eakle Advance Decline Index
The Indicator of the Day highlights the NASDAQ Eakle Advance‑Decline Index, a breadth metric that compares the number of advancing versus declining stocks on the Nasdaq exchange. Recent chart data shows the index climbing even as the Nasdaq Composite has...
By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
(Public- No Paywall) Oil Prices Could Rise to Unprecedented Levels- Anas Alhajji On Iran War Economics
Anas Alhajji warns that the escalating Iran war could push oil prices to unprecedented levels, potentially driving Brent above $120 per barrel. He cites a likely sharp reduction in Iranian output and limited OPEC spare capacity as key supply constraints....
By Anas Alhajji (Energy Outlook Advisors)
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
700 Cargoes, $40 Billion, and the Russian Exit Threat: How the Hormuz Shock Shattered Europe’s Energy Calculus
The sudden closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted roughly 700 oil cargoes, representing about $40 billion in trade, and exposed the vulnerability of Europe’s post‑2022 energy strategy. Simultaneously, Russia warned it could exit the European market before any formal ban,...
By Anas Alhajji (Energy Outlook Advisors)
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Mideast War Week Wields High Frequency Onslaught
MSCI stock index gains have halved to a 7% year‑to‑date increase, while JP Morgan’s local and hard‑currency corporate and sovereign bonds are up about 1% YTD. The escalating Israel‑US versus Iran war is drawing parallels to the Russia‑Ukraine conflict’s global market...
By Kleiman International
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Market Expectations of Inflation
Friday’s 5‑year Treasury‑TIPS breakeven spread sits above the Federal Reserve’s 2 % inflation target, mirroring the Federal Reserve’s Dodd‑Katz‑Wright (DKW) expected inflation series. Both metrics suggest market participants price in CPI inflation well above 2 % for the medium term. Kalshi’s latest...
By Econbrowser
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Elliott Wave Analysis of USDCAD – March 9th, 2026
USDCAD encountered firm resistance around the 1.3750 mark, prompting a pullback that resulted in its second consecutive weekly decline. The price weakness coincided with escalating strikes across the Middle East, which have amplified global risk aversion. An Elliott Wave assessment...
By EWM Interactive – Forex
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
AWS: Pre and Post-ChatGPT
Jeff Bezos highlighted Amazon Web Services as a "market size unconstrained" business in his 2014 shareholder letter, emphasizing strong returns on capital. After the letter, AWS disclosed mid‑20s operating margins that rose to roughly 30% by 2021, with ROIC consistently...
By MBI Deep Dives
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Marriott’s Worst Resort May Finally Close — A $50 Million Subsidized Redevelopment in the U.S. Virgin Islands Is Taking Shape
Marriott’s Carambola Beach Resort on St. Croix, long branded as a failing un‑branded property, is slated to close this summer for a $50 million government‑subsidized redevelopment. The resort’s troubles began when a U.S. Virgin Islands pension fund injected $15 million during the Great...
By View from the Wing
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
George Answers Your Questions: First Thoughts on the Attack on Iran
George Friedman of Geopolitical Futures provides his first assessment of the recent attack on Iran, describing the immediate strategic context and the organization’s internal response. He explains that Geopolitical Futures has moved to a “Red Alert” posture, mirroring past crisis...
By Geopolitical Futures
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
The China 5: Trade Flows, Housing Stalls & K-Economy
China’s export sector remains robust, buoyed by deep‑seated cost advantages and policy support, while domestic demand continues to falter. Container freight rates edged higher despite Iran‑related shipping risks, and real‑estate prices and sales plunged 27% year‑on‑year. The economy is increasingly...
By China Business Spotlight
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
CEDARWOOD WEALTH LLC - Filing for Period Ending 12/31/2025
Cedarwood Wealth LLC, a registered investment advisory firm based in Highlands Ranch, reported $133.8 million in discretionary assets under management for the period ending December 31, 2025, serving 91 clients. Its Q4 2025 13F filing disclosed $89.7 million in managed securities, with the top‑10 holdings...
By WhaleWisdom Blog
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Sector Fund by Stealth
Retired UK entrepreneur Mark Crothers announced a major portfolio overhaul, reducing his US technology exposure to about 15% and adding Europe and Southeast Asia. He contends that the S&P 500 has effectively become a sector fund because the ten largest tech...
By Humbledollar
Blog•Mar 7, 2026
Russian Public Support for Ukraine War Hits New Low, Poll Shows
An independent Levada Center poll shows Russian public support for continuing the war in Ukraine has fallen to just 24%, the lowest level since the conflict began. Meanwhile, 67% now favor peace negotiations, up six points from the previous month,...
By Decoded: Ukraine, Russia, and Beyond
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Tools We Use to Win the Points & Miles Game | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep348 | 3-6-26
Frequent Miler’s latest podcast episode walks listeners through the digital toolbox that powers points‑and‑miles success. Host Bill shares specific platforms for tracking balances, scouting award flights, booking hotels, renting cars and even reserving trains. Each segment includes practical tips on...
By Frequent Miler
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Friday Footnotes: What Another War Could Mean for Grains
Angie Setzer, a grain‑market analyst, pivots her column to assess how the latest war could reshape global wheat dynamics. She highlights blind spots in the traditional wheat balance sheet, noting that disrupted Black Sea routes and export restrictions are tightening...
By Grains in Context
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Sinocism Weekly - March 6, 2026
China’s annual Two Sessions opened with Premier Li presenting a modest Government Work Report that trims the GDP growth target to 4.5‑5% and signals limited fiscal stimulus. The report re‑affirms the push for technological self‑reliance and new quality productive forces,...
By Sinocism
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Next Week’s Menu: March 7-13, 2026
The upcoming week (March 7‑13, 2026) is packed with macroeconomic releases and policy events. Central banks in Pakistan, Turkey, Peru and Serbia will hold monetary policy reviews, while the United States publishes a full slate of data including quarterly GDP, PCE deflator,...
By CurrencyThoughts
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Alaska Mine Value Hits New Heights in 2025 – by Shane Lasley (North of 60 Mining News – March 4,...
Alaska’s mining sector posted a record $6.5 billion production value in 2025, a 38% jump from the previous year. The increase was driven primarily by soaring precious‑metal prices, even as zinc output at Red Dog fell and gold production missed the...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Volatile Crosscurrents Keep Mortgage Rates Relatively Flat
Mortgage rates remained relatively flat this week despite opposing forces in the bond market. A sharp surge in oil prices initially pushed rates higher by stoking inflation concerns, but a surprisingly weak jobs report later that day pulled yields down....
By Mortgage News Daily
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Did Trump Force China's Hand? Beijing Nears 500-Jet Boeing Deal Ahead Of Xi Summit
Boeing is reportedly close to securing a record 500‑plane order from China, primarily 737 Max jets, with an additional 100 wide‑body aircraft under discussion. Sources say the deal could be unveiled during President Trump’s Beijing visit from March 31 to...
By ZeroHedge – Markets
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Americans Now Work Up to 25 Extra Days a Year Just to Afford Rent, Food, and a Used Car
U.S. workers now need about 66 full workdays each year to cover rent, groceries and a used car, seven days more than in 2007. Although average hourly wages have risen 66% since the 2008 crisis, the cost of essential goods...
By Allwork.Space