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💰 5 Fact Friday: The Great American Unloading

The International Monetary Fund just issued a reality check—and while it’s not as grim as the Atlanta Fed’s numbers, it’s definitely not bullish on the U.S. either.

Daniel Anderson

Apr 21, 2025

💰 Maniac Minute: Hertz Rises From The Dead

Hertz shares more than doubled after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square revealed a 19.8% stake in the beaten-down rental car giant. $HTZ has been bleeding cash, slashing its fleet, and losing investor confidence. But Ackman sees a $30 price target...

Daniel Anderson

Apr 18, 2025

💰 5 Fact Friday: How To Profit From Volatility

Markets are officially in their jittery era. Between Trump’s new tariffs, China’s retaliation, and a looming earnings season full of “we didn’t see this coming” guidance, volatility is back on the menu. Enter one of the cleanest ways to play chaos: the long straddle.

Daniel Anderson

Apr 14, 2025

💰 Maniac Minute: Gold Explodes As Trust Implodes

Last week, the 10Y Treasury yield spiked sharply, the U.S. dollar slid to a near 3-year low, and gold hit an all-time high on the back of its strongest five-day rally since 2020.

Daniel Anderson

Apr 11, 2025

💰 5 Fact Friday: Yields Gone Wild + The $4T Fakeout

This week delivered record-breaking swings, a firehose of headlines, and enough political chaos to rattle even the most seasoned investors.

Daniel Anderson

Apr 07, 2025

💰 Maniac Minute: $6.6T Lost—History Says Don’t Panic

Your 401(k) just lived through a double-feature horror show. In just two days, Trump’s new tariffs triggered the worst selloff since 2020, wiping out $6.6 trillion in market value.

Daniel Anderson

Apr 04, 2025

💰 5 Fact Friday: Liberation Leads To Detonation

If Wednesday was Liberation Day, Thursday was Detonation Day. Trump’s “economic declaration of independence” hit like a sledgehammer—sending the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq down 4%, 5%, and 6% respectively.

Daniel Anderson

Mar 31, 2025

💰 Maniac Minute: The $7,830 Credit You Can’t Miss

Raising kids might be priceless, but it’s definitely not cheap. Thankfully, the IRS offers a buffet of tax credits to take some of the sting out of parenting costs...

Daniel Anderson

Mar 28, 2025

💰 5 Fact Friday: Is Your DNA for Sale?

23andMe is selling off its assets—including the genetic database of 15+ million users. And yes, legal experts say your DNA could go to the highest bidder.

Daniel Anderson

Mar 24, 2025

💰 Maniac Minute: Shopify’s Sneaky Index Play

The e-commerce enabler is leaving the NYSE and setting itself up for potential inclusion in the Nasdaq 100. That would mean big inflows from index funds like $QQQ, and Wall Street knows it.

Daniel Anderson

Mar 21, 2025

💰 5 Fact Friday: Witching Hour Is Upon Us

Markets finally caught their breath this week. A last-minute government funding deal sparked a relief rally, and Powell helped steady the ship while keeping rates unchanged. But we’re not out of the woods yet.

Daniel Anderson

Mar 17, 2025

💰 Maniac Minute: Will The $5T Selloff Continue?

History indicates that only 25% of corrections turn into full-blown bear markets. That means 75% of the time, stocks find their footing before falling much further.

Daniel Anderson

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