Derek Hwang

Analysis of Last Week's Largest Declines Among Major Large-Cap Stocks

Key corporate earnings and guidance miss led to significant market retreats

Last week saw pronounced declines in several large-cap stocks, triggered primarily by disappointing earnings results, lowered future guidance, and rev...

Buy the Dip in Brookfield (BAM): Fundamentals Improving, Price Weakness Offers Entry

Strong AUM, rising fee income and cash flow — trade a disciplined long on weakness with defined stops and targets.

Brookfield Asset Management has seen revenue, net income and operating cash flow accelerate through 2025 while the stock trades well off its summer hi...

XRP Faces Steep Challenges as Price Risks Dropping Below $1

Despite Brief Gains, XRP's Price Pressure and Market Dynamics Signal Potential Further Declines

XRP, currently trading near $1.47, has experienced a significant downturn from its recent highs and continues to face considerable headwinds. Given it...

Federal Reserve Dissent Casts Shadow Over Trump's Market Gains

Despite robust equity rallies under Trump's administration, internal Fed discord threatens to disrupt current bullish momentum

The stock market has experienced significant growth during President Donald Trump's terms, driven in part by his administration's policies and innovat...

Avoiding Penalties After Missing Your Required Minimum Distribution

Understanding RMD rules and options to reduce or eliminate penalties

Traditional retirement accounts offer significant tax advantages, but they come with mandatory withdrawal requirements known as required minimum distr...

Vehicle Incident at California Safeway Injures Four Including Children

Authorities Investigate Intentional Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision in Truckee

A 49-year-old driver intentionally drove into pedestrians and a Safeway grocery store entrance in Truckee, California, injuring four people, including...

Minneapolis Sees Mass Arrests During Protest Against Deaths Linked to Immigration Enforcement

Heightened tensions in Minnesota over federal immigration actions lead to confrontations and community gatherings

Dozens of demonstrators were detained by law enforcement in Minneapolis while marking the first month since the death of Renee Good, who was fatally s...

Netanyahu and Trump to Discuss Iran Negotiations Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Scheduled Washington meeting focuses on ballistic missile limits and Iranian support for militant groups

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to deliberate on ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. Key issues inclu...

Navigating Financial Independence: Should a Software Developer Leave Corporate Work?

After Reaching $1.6 Million Net Worth, Professional Weighs Corporate Life Against Entrepreneurial Pursuits

A software developer with a net worth exceeding $1.6 million faces the dilemma of quitting his high-paying corporate job in favor of a side business. ...

Widespread Online Focus on Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Sparks Both Awareness and Misinformation

Social media amplifies attention to Nancy Guthrie's case while law enforcement cautions against speculative posts

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, has triggered a significant surge of social media activity. Posts ra...