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Caracas Experiences Early Morning Explosions Amid US-Venezuela Tensions
Jan 3, 2026 Finance

Caracas Experiences Early Morning Explosions Amid US-Venezuela Tensions

Venezuelan Government Accuses United States of Military Aggression Following Multiple Blasts

On early Saturday, Caracas was disturbed by a series of explosions and low-flying aircraft, leading the Venezuelan government to formally accuse the U...

Assessing the Probability of a Stock Market Downturn in 2026 During President Donald Trump's Administration
Jan 3, 2026 Finance

Assessing the Probability of a Stock Market Downturn in 2026 During President Donald Trump's Administration

Historical Data and Market Valuations Highlight Elevated Risks Amid Political and Economic Factors

The stock market experienced substantial growth during President Donald Trump's first term and has continued to show gains in his second term. However...

An Introductory Guide to Stock Trading Taxation: Fundamentals and Practical Planning
Jan 3, 2026 Education

An Introductory Guide to Stock Trading Taxation: Fundamentals and Practical Planning

For beginner and intermediate stock traders seeking to understand tax implications and improve after-tax trade management

Understanding how taxes affect your stock trading outcomes is crucial to preserving capital and managing risk effectively. This guide explains key tax...

Examining the Real Financial Challenges Facing Social Security
Jan 3, 2026 Finance

Examining the Real Financial Challenges Facing Social Security

Addressing Misconceptions and the Underlying Causes of the Program's Funding Gap

As Social Security reaches its 90th anniversary and monthly benefits surpass $2,000 on average for retired workers, financial challenges loom large fo...

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. Common Stock
Jan 3, 2026 Finance

Investor Sentiment Turns Bearish on Trump Media Shares Following Merger Announcement

Short interest surges 31% as market skepticism grows despite recent stock gains and AI expansion plans

Following Trump Media & Technology Group's announcement of a $6 billion all-stock merger with Alphabet's TAE Technologies, short interest in the compa...

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Common Units representing Limited Partner Interests
Jan 3, 2026 Trade Ideas

Plains All American: Buy the Yield, Manage the Integration Risk

EPIC purchase gives Permian footprint; strong cash flow supports a high yield — trade it as a position with defined risk.

Plains All American (PAA) offers an attractive entry for a position trade today. The stock yields roughly 8.3% on the recent $0.38 quarterly distribut...

Trade Idea Long
National Research Corporation Common Stock (Delaware)
Jan 3, 2026 Trade Ideas

NRC: Hidden Turnaround – Long on Improving Margins and Cash Flow

A tactical long with defined entry, stops and two upside targets as fundamentals quietly improve

National Research (NRC) looks like a low-volatility healthcare insights company that has quietly re‑levered operating strength into free cash flow a...

Trade Idea Long
Saks Global CEO Departure Amidst Bankruptcy Preparations
Jan 3, 2026 Business News

Saks Global CEO Departure Amidst Bankruptcy Preparations

Leadership transition as Saks Global faces financial strain with potential insolvency filing

Saks Global announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Marc Metrick, at a time when the luxury retail company is reportedly preparing t...

ASML Holding NV
Jan 3, 2026 Finance

Chipmakers and Hardware Suppliers Propel AI-Driven Market Rally Amid Strong Demand

Daniel Newman highlights pivotal shift from AI hype to tangible chip production capacity fueling investor enthusiasm

The next phase of the artificial intelligence market growth is increasingly anchored by actual chip production capacity rather than speculative hype. ...

Crocs, Inc.
Jan 3, 2026 Trade Ideas

Crocs: Market Has Overreacted - A Tactical Long with Defined Risk/Reward

Q2 Accounting Shock priced the stock for failure; Q3 cash flow and earnings show recovery — opportunity on a disciplined entry.

Crocs experienced a headline-grabbing setback in mid-2025 that knocked the stock down materially. Recent results through the quarter ended 09/30/2025 ...

Trade Idea Long
Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF
Jan 3, 2026 Finance

Ilya Lichtenstein, Convicted in Major Crypto Theft, Released Early Under Federal Prison Reform

The former Bitfinex hacker benefits from the bipartisan First Step Act, with plans to pursue cybersecurity work post-incarceration

Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted for hacking cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stealing nearly 120,000 bitcoin in 2016, has been released early from pr...

U.S. Conducts Major Operation in Venezuela; President Nicolás Maduro Captured and Removed
Jan 3, 2026 News & Politics

U.S. Conducts Major Operation in Venezuela; President Nicolás Maduro Captured and Removed

Pentagon confirms detainment of Venezuelan leader amid escalating U.S. pressure and overnight military strikes in Caracas

In the early hours of Saturday, the United States initiated a significant military operation targeting Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Presiden...