Canadian Banks, Tech, and Emerging Markets Lead
a weekly glance at the short, intermediate and long-term S&P 500 $SPX relative trend of the key North American sectors & indices... #SectorWatch those Canadian banks $ZEB, technology $XLK and emerging $EEM market stocks relatively the best... https://t.co/xwje7eIdx3
Google AI Mode Adds Direct Links, Boosting RDDT
Def a big positive For $RDDT looks like GOOG is making some positive changes to AIO and AI Mode. crushes the bear thesis on $RDDT - #1) more direct links embedded inside AI answers, #2) Explore suggestions puses users...
US Refiners Ramp up Jet Fuel to Meet Shortage
CHART OF THE DAY: US refiners are going gangbusters trying to solve the global jet-fuel shortage (and to cash in record high margins). The chart shows seasonal jet-fuel output from 2000-to-date (2026 is top line in blue). The bottom outliers are...
Foreclosures Hit Six-Year High Despite Historic Lows
Foreclosures are at a six-year high, and we are starting to see more distress in the housing market. But we are also at very low levels historically. Both things are true. Locally, we started to see slightly more short sales....
24/7 Solar Beats Coal and Gas Costs Globally
24/7 solar+storage is already here: China $30/MWh, Brazil $65, Oman $69. By 2030, India, South Africa, and Spain will all be near $50 - all way cheaper than new coal ($70 to $85/MWh) and new gas ($100+/MWh) The Fire Age is...
Housing Indicators Dip Slightly as Rates Hit 6.5%
My three high-frequency housing indicators slipped a little this week as rates spiked back up to 6.5%, but mostly remain positive. (Xactus includes refi's so my interpretation is that's why it dipped further) https://t.co/pizD0SHAdG
Married Couples Can Pull $131k Tax‑free, No Advisor
Married couples in 2026 can... - Withdraw $131k from investments - Pay $0 in federal taxes - Without a financial advisor Here's exactly how:
FTEK's Governance Flaws Make It Prime Activist Target
$FTEK may have somewhat of a governance problem and would be an interesting activist target. Little insider buying and the minimum Board approved bonus structure of $5M in bookings/1M contracts, given a “$70/$100M data center pipeline,” is a joke. And...
Cumulative Breadth Surges; Opening T
Although cumulative breadth is extremely strong today, opening TICK +822 was highest and not many over +500, no sellers, but also more of a melt-up
Missed SL
$SLV didnt get the 68.50 bid when it came in so joined VWAP for the trend. Join where you can when its going https://t.co/SQ5G4CG2EU
Beware Low‑down‑payment Home Deals Despite Low Rates
You’re 39, $320k TC. Renting for $4,500/mo. Two kids. Rates dropped to 5.8% and your agent says “marry the house, date the rate.” You’re under contract on a $1.5M home. 5% down = $75k. **Here’s the trap**:
BWEN Sells Wind Assets, Cash Use Remains Unclear
$BWEN finally selling wind business is what it should have done a long time ago, or at the very least, last year when they disposed of a related asset. Will they burn through $19M in cash from the sale or...
Diversify Investments, Enjoy Zabar’s,
Toto, as everyone knows, the best way to save money and build wealth for your future wife and your kids is to get your money diversified in the American stock market. That is just good American intelligence, made right here...
US Crude Exports Plunge 1.7 MMbpd, Volatility Persists
EIA weekly data showing a sharp 1.7 MMbpd pullback in crude exports for the week (to still very high levels). That's a ~12 MMbbl weekly swing in the call on US stocks. ⚠️ Export data is especially volatile. https://t.co/pPxWDqXQ4w
Nasdaq 100 Posts Rare 20‑of‑25 Up Streak
The Nasdaq 100 gapped up another 0.8% on the open with suggestions that the US and Iran are closing in on a deal. Impressively, in the past 25 trading days, NDQ has advanced in 20 of those session. Last time...
Shopify Poised to Hit Half Amazon's GMV by 2025
"Back in 2017, Shopify’s GMV was only ~10% of Amazon’s estimated GMV. Given the way Shopify is growing, it seems likely that it will be half of Amazon’s GMV by the end of next year." $SHOP $AMZN https://t.co/4vusO6FaET
AUD/USD Breakout: Strength Rises, Resistance Limits Upside
Quick video update on the $AUDUSD levels with this breakout. AUD/USD Technical Analysis: Aussie Strength Builds but Resistance Could Cap Upside https://t.co/6bp77tR4bf On YouTube: https://t.co/xX81PHGyYq
Assess Your Short-Term Net Position: Buyer or Seller?
Net-Net, today, for short-term swings, have you been a buyer or a net seller? Inverse ETFs count as net sales.
Nuclear Strength Hidden; Nanotech Shows Bottoming Signs
$NNE Daily. Intriguing strength in nuclear plays being masked by the AI bubble moves and swirling headlines/rumors. Nano sporting potential bottoming patterns after quarters of correcting https://t.co/x4KGiCBARG
Iran's Sole Leverage: Oil Price Spikes, Trump Counters
Thanks to @HolmanJenkins from the @WSJ for including me in this piece. Iran's only weapon in this standoff is to spike oil prices. The Trump administration has done a good job neutralizing this by periodically reminding markets oil prices can...
China's Domestic Coal Shields It From Energy Price Shocks
Because of its heavy reliance on domestically-mined coal, China is far less vulnerable to global energy price shocks than the EU. This and more featured in the Chartbook Top Links today. https://t.co/XIXIgRqQmP
Unfilled Gaps at New Highs Signal Strong Trend
$SPY would have to decline to 725.04 and $QQQ to 682.77 to fill this morning’s gaps. How quickly they get filled -- if at all – gives us an idea of how strong the underlying trend is. We already know...
Short Sellers Urged to Cover Above $1418
I’m glad u didn’t buy $1475 this morning. If u shorted. Cover some. Now see if it stays below $1418 Entries and exits matter
Watch MU: Failure Above S1 Signals Bigger Pullback
if you're looking for a larger pullback in $MU (like i am) what you need to see after the bounce off S3 is a failure to hold above S1 ☑️ and then a hold below S3 ❓ https://t.co/a6sJxL5dDH
VDL April: Asset Play Guide and Key Stock Updates
April write-ups on VDL: 1) Guide to asset plays (SOTP, net-nets, liquidations, stub shares, etc.) 2) Nomad Foods $NOMD — management change 3) Gen Digital $GEN — beaten down 4) Middleby $MIDD — spin-off https://t.co/Qxe5wECpiD
Turn College Tuition Into Ongoing Real‑Estate Income
Most people think paying for college is a one-time expense. Pay the tuition. Move on. But what if the asset you used to pay for college… kept paying you long after? That’s the real strategy. Instead of draining capital, you’re building something that produces...
Utilities' Multi-Year Underperformance Signals Bullish Stock Outlook
we've had a multi-year move in underperformance of utilities $XLU vs. S&P 500 $SPX looking at the #betarotation model... that is #bullish for stock prices... https://t.co/Za0eqrI7gu
Value and Growth Only Matter When Numbers Support Them
Most investors treat "Value" and "Growth" as two different teams. Michael Mauboussin calls this "fuzzy thinking." The truth? Growth AND value only matter if the math backs them up. Here are the key insights from "The Math of Value and Growth"...
Newborn ETF $DRAM Shatters Volume Norms
DRAM-ARAMA: $DRAM is the 9th most traded ETF today, it traded over $1b each of past two days, absolutely unheard of for a newborn theme ETF. For context, the largest theme ETF in world is $PAVE, and it's all time...
Argentina Must Cut Rates, Keep ARS Short-Term
Macro: Argentina needs lower rates to re-access markets; persistent inflation and no new debt constrain easing. Risk: sticky inflation delays cuts. Trade: prefer short-duration ARS exposure until clear disinflation. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Skipping Low-Rate Debt Terming Proved Costly
And NO terming out the debt when rates were low was NOT a good idea
Dual Exposure ETF Pairs Global Stocks with Futures
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US Gasoline Imports Hit Record Lows, Watch Weekly Data
In addition to inventories and booming exports, be sure to keep an eye on weekly import estimates in today's EIA weekly data release. Overall US petroleum imports have been running pretty low, and have been especially low for gasoline. https://t.co/qoDnrbjwLO
AllINsync Top 10 Holdings Drive 13% YTD Gains
sharing our top 10 holdings in #AllINsync as at April 30th, 2026... the portofolio was +5.7% in April and sits 13.0% year-to-date... https://t.co/JRRqen8HV4 https://t.co/2RmBO3aFR6
Yield Spikes Don’t Predict Iran Peace Deal Leaks
"Professor, don't you find it curious that a new US-Iran peace deal leaks almost every time the 10y UST yield breaks 4.4% on the upside?" "Actually, if I think about it, I don't find it curious at all." https://t.co/aMqLenpJp8
Burger King Steadies, Beef Costs Stay High
Restaurant Brands International earnings call summary: Burger King fixed operations before big marketing; Beef costs still suck and will probably suck for a while; Snow did not stop Tim Hortons; Popeyes sales improving; Spongebob brought repeat business; China improving. $QSR
Google, Not JPM, Powers S&P 500 Moves
Fwiw this JPM equity desk post is nonsense and anyone with half a brain would know that $GOOG is driving SPX here are the big drivers working on the whole 500 thanks @DanielSimonyi https://t.co/8BOjg7tN8n
Oil Prices Must Drop Before 10:30 Am EIA Draw
They forgot “need to get oil prices down before 10:30am when the EIA announces another 20 million bbl draw
OXY Call Spread Fails, Consider Rolling Puts Down
$OXY "Trade Idea 2: Buy the May 8 Expiry 60/61 Call Spread (50 cents) and sell the May 8 Expiry 57 Put for a 5 cent credit." call spread a bust, may need to roll puts down and out
Buy on Weakness: Gaming Ad Consolidation Gains Momentum
Macro: gaming ad consolidation Key: Super League closed Misfits Ads—adds programmatic & rewarded video, Roblox reach >100M. Risk: negative LTM EBITDA, tiny market cap, Q4 miss. Trade: buy on weakness — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Silver Hits Six‑year Low with Weakest 40‑day Decline.
silver bullion had it's weakest 40-day % change in 6-years, cooling off after the strong rally into Jan '26... rally time? https://t.co/1Uq4DeIlHO
Oil Eyes Recovery Before Market Opens in 30 Minutes
Market opens in less than 30 minutes…can oil claw back the losses from the 5am drop?
EIA Weekly Data Release Sparks Unprecedented Calendar Block
Can't remember the last time I was this excited for a EIA weekly data release. Legit blocked my calendar. https://t.co/CrokkiCkKd
AVXL CEO Chris Missling Fired for Cause
$AVXL CEO Chris Missling - fired. The 8K spells it out. Terminated for cause. https://t.co/HzBCPfX0gV One of biotech's worst peddlers of bullshit is gone. I might actually miss him. https://t.co/ZbDslD7jGj
April ETF Flows Near Record, Sector Signals Analyzed
Fresh weekly video out on April's near record ETF flows and digging deeper into the message from various sectors. Thanks as always for watching. https://t.co/ElqnTIIBDO
Gold's Weakest 40‑Day Move Sparks Dip Buyers
gold bullion with its weakest rate of change in the past 40-days (-11.1%) over the last 4-years... who's buying the dip? https://t.co/v3wUBnFBft
Add to AAPL on Dip; Expect Break Above $289
If you trimmed some $aapl into strength yesterday. Add on a dip today. That’s what I’ll do. I would think only a matter of time to Clear $287-$289 upper pivot area https://t.co/NIPqBFIPpG
VTF Refocus
$Iren a great re-focus for the VTF since Monday. I do trim today. Not add https://t.co/QsmkV8HDzH
Avoid Starting a New Long SNDK Position Today
$sndk Follow up as if u didn’t buy it the past few months. Today is NOT the day to start a fresh long IMHOP. https://t.co/tg1opnvDKj
Rate Hike Odds Drop, Swap Spreads Widen, Bonds Rally
Bond trader friendly moves this morning: '27 hike odds lower, swap spreads wider, long-end bid.... Y'all should be happy now.