Smart Investor: Stocks Driving the Shift, Potential for Rising Tariffs, and the New Alts Manager Stock Decline
In this week’s newsletter: Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on tariffs capped off a relatively quiet week in the markets. For perhaps the first time in a while, there wasn’t a looming concern that artificial intelligence might disrupt business operations. The court’s decision regarding former President Trump’s emergency rate hike was anticipated, yet the market’s reaction […]
Efforts to Expand Bitcoin Strategy Intensify with Additional Funding and Rising Risks
Strategy Inc Continues Bitcoin Accumulation Amid Market Volatility Strategy Inc (NasdaqGS:MSTR) is notably increasing its Bitcoin holdings, even as the cryptocurrency market experiences significant volatility and is grappling with large unrealized losses. The firm is using perpetual preferred stock, referred to as Stretch, to fund these additional purchases. This method aims to minimize dilution for […]
Trump’s reaction to rising ACA costs: Reduced premiums with significantly increased out-of-pocket expenses
Health Plan Changes Proposed by Trump Administration The Trump administration has announced a comprehensive set of regulatory changes aimed at the Affordable Care Act (ACA) market for next year. The goal is to enhance options for consumers and reduce premiums. However, the proposals also include a notable rise in some out-of-pocket costs, with one type […]
USS Gerald R Ford deployed to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the world, has been directed to move from the Caribbean to the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs potential military action against Iran, according to a source familiar with the situation. This relocation of the USS Ford, reported earlier by the New York Times, […]
Commonwealth Bank issues alert for Australian job hunters as $2 million is lost in a rising issue: ‘Not harmless’
Commonwealth Bank Issues Warning on Recruitment Scams As the new year rolls in, Australians are being cautioned about a spike in job and employment scams, particularly targeting students. The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) warns that many fake job offers are schemes devised by fraudsters to infiltrate people’s bank accounts, turning them into what are known as […]
David Axelrod criticized for a post about rising ACA premiums
David Axelrod, a political commentator for CNN and former aide to President Barack Obama, faced criticism on social media over a post about a couple in Wisconsin who had to abandon their expansion plans because of skyrocketing premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). He shared that they had hoped to grow their small business […]
Tren de Aragua Rising as a Major Cartel in Mexico City
The Expansion of Torren de Aragua in Mexico City The Venezuelan terrorist group Torren de Aragua (TdA) has significantly advanced its operations in Mexico City, emerging as a key player in the illicit activities of the capital. Classified as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. government, this group’s growth in Mexico seems to align […]
Aaron Rodgers’ chances of coming to the Steelers are said to be ‘rising’
Steelers Hire McCarthy as New Head Coach Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers appointed Mike McCarthy as their new head coach following Mike Tomlin’s retirement after a lengthy 19-year tenure. McCarthy previously coached the Dallas Cowboys for five seasons before taking a hiatus from coaching for the 2025 season. Prior to that, he was at the helm […]
Witkoff and Kushner visit an aircraft carrier in the Middle East during rising tensions with Iran and ongoing discussions
U.S. Officials Visit USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Tensions with Iran On a scheduled deployment, U.S. Peace Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and U.S. Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper visited the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on Saturday. This visit comes at a time of heightened tensions with Iran. Witkoff mentioned […]
This Collection of Stocks Is Rising in 2026. Trump Could Boost Them Even More.
Defense stocks have seen significant gains this January. The S&P Aerospace & Defense Select index is up roughly 11% so far in 2026. This rise appears to be driven by increased geopolitical tensions, a boost in defense budgets, and anticipations of further government investments in military tech in the near future. The State Street SPDR […]