Derek Hwang

Timing Your Social Security: Five Indicators to Determine the Right Moment to Claim Benefits

Evaluating personal circumstances to optimize Social Security income

Deciding when to begin receiving Social Security benefits is a significant financial choice for retirees. This decision impacts the monthly amount gra...

Western Alliance (WAL): Q4 Beat Confirms Momentum - Upgrade to Long (Swing)

Earnings beat, improving revenue mix and asset growth give conviction; tradeable setup with defined entry, stop and targets.

Western Alliance reported a solid Q4 that beat top- and bottom-line expectations and continues a multi-quarter trend of rising net income, assets and ...

Nike's Strategic Workforce Restructuring Amid Market Pressures

Athletic giant's stock reacts to U.S. distribution job cuts as part of broader automation efforts

Nike Inc. has initiated a reduction of 775 jobs at its U.S. distribution centers, aligning with its automation strategy to improve efficiency. This wo...

Virtuix Advances Virtual Reality with Nasdaq Debut and Robust Growth Driven by Omni One

Austin-based Virtuix pioneers immersive VR movement technology, transforming gaming and defense sectors with innovative full-body systems

Virtuix Inc., a developer of full-body virtual reality (VR) equipment, recently listed on Nasdaq under the ticker VTIX, marking a significant mileston...

Surge in Silver Trading Volume on Hyperliquid Signals Shift in Crypto Market Dynamics

Silver Futures Outpace Leading Cryptocurrencies as Investors Seek Commodity Exposure Using Crypto Infrastructure

Silver perpetual contracts on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange reached a 24-hour volume of $1.15 billion, surpassing the volumes of popular cryp...

Shiba Inu Token Experiences Massive Surge in Burn Rate Amid Market Activity

Supply Reduction Intensifies with Lead Developer Hinting at AI Project Beyond Cryptocurrency

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has seen a significant increase in its coin burn activity over the past 24 hours, with 18.8 million tokens removed from circulation r...

Blaize Holdings and Nokia Initiate Partnership to Enhance AI Inference at Network Edge

Strategic Memorandum Aims to Optimize Energy-Efficient AI Deployments Across Asia-Pacific Telecommunications and Industrial Sectors

Blaize Holdings, Inc. has announced a memorandum of understanding with Nokia Solutions and Networks Singapore Pte. Ltd. to collaborate on advancing ar...

Examining the Prospects for the S&P 500 in 2026 Amid Historical Patterns

Analysis of past multi-year surges provides insight into potential market shifts ahead

The S&P 500 has experienced an extraordinary upward trajectory over the past three years, with returns exceeding 15% annually. This performance ranks ...

Taiwan Semiconductor's Overseas Expansion Driven by Domestic Land Limitations

U.S.-Taiwan trade pact highlights challenges and strategies behind TSMC’s global growth plans

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) is accelerating its overseas expansion primarily due to significant land constraints within Taiwan,...

Horizon Bancorp: Buy the Margin Recovery, Ignore the One‑Off Securities Hit

Core net interest income is inflecting while a large Q3 securities/OCI hit created an outsized GAAP loss — a tactical long with defined risk management.

Horizon Bancorp (HBNC) looks attractive at ~ $17.40 after a Q3 2025 GAAP loss driven by a -$295M noninterest income/OCI hit. Strip out that one‑time...