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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.

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.

Volatility Zone: Joe Tigay Discusses Market Uncertainty and What to Watch This Week

"Don't follow the headlines...follow the trendlines, follow the chart lines, and they're going to tell you everything we need to know," says Joe Tigay of Equity Armor, who provides his insights on how investors should follow the markets in the wake of recent current events.

Volatility Zone: Joe Tigay Discusses Market Uncertainty and What to Watch This Week

"Don't follow the headlines...follow the trendlines, follow the chart lines, and they're going to tell you everything we need to know," says Joe Tigay of Equity Armor, who provides his insights on how investors should follow the markets in the wake of recent current events.

The Positive Seasonality Effect: It’s Time to Look Past the Negative Sentiment

Positive seasonality is upon us at a time when breadth measures are extreme. Markets are currently in extreme FEAR mode, offering a contrarian opportunity.

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