Economic Insights

Volatility Zone: Joe Tigay on the Market’s Early Week Rebound and October’s Jobs Report

Volatility is down to start the week as the market is rebouding. Look for the market to move on the Jobs number on friday.  Watch OIL as a sign for global growth and the risks of escalation in war.

Trade Talks: Brian Stutland Featured on NASDAQ’s News Program

Volatility indexes are often seen as barometers for how the market is reacting to newsworthy events, so how are they behaving in light of heightened geopolitics and higher rates?

Trade Talks: Brian Stutland Featured on NASDAQ’s News Program

Volatility indexes are often seen as barometers for how the market is reacting to newsworthy events, so how are they behaving in light of heightened geopolitics and higher rates?

Managing Volatile Periods through an Active Trading Approach

Investors should expect to see continued bouts of volatility across equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies. Don’t be afraid of the VOL, embrace it by implementing some strategies that love operating in a higher VOL regime.

Managing Volatile Periods through an Active Trading Approach

Investors should expect to see continued bouts of volatility across equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies. Don’t be afraid of the VOL, embrace it by implementing some strategies that love operating in a higher VOL regime.

Exxon Buys More Of What The World Wants

Last week the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their 2023 International Energy Outlook. It came out on Wednesday, the same day that Exxon Mobil (XOM) confirmed their acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), and they’re linked in more ways than simply their announcement date.

Exxon Buys More Of What The World Wants

Last week the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their 2023 International Energy Outlook. It came out on Wednesday, the same day that Exxon Mobil (XOM) confirmed their acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), and they’re linked in more ways than simply their announcement date.

Mega Brands on the Rise: How Spotify, Tesla, and Costco Stack up to the Competition

Could there be a better core than the global consumption theme? Global consumer spending is 60% of the world’s $100 trillion GDP or $60 trillion per year.

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Building a Winning Portfolio for Trump’s Second Term

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David Miller on CNBC’s Market Navigator: Will Overheating Hurt Nvidia?

Will Mag 7 stock Nvidia beat estimates? David Miller, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Catalyst Funds, Rational Funds, and Strategy Shares, provided his insights to CNBC on Nov. 19 on why he believes the company will come out ahead this week despite potentially challenging headlines.

Chart of the Week: is the Stock Market Getting Ahead of Itself?

In October, Goldman Sachs strategists cautioned investors to be prepared for stock market returns during the next decade that are toward the lower end of their typical performance distribution.

What’s the Real Value of Active Management?

In my opinion, true active strategies have a very important role in portfolios as complements to passive, cheap beta. Advisors need to understand what they own.