Month: January,2025

Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority

Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority


January 25, 2025
US President Donald Trump’s policy on Ukraine is a little scattered and meandering, and at times misinformed. But be in no doubt that it exists and seems an unanticipated priority. Trump’s policy on Ukraine distinguishes itself in two ways in the first week of his administration. The first is his persistent criticism of the economic […]
One minute, they were celebrating Gaza’s ceasefire. The next, they were killed

One minute, they were celebrating Gaza’s ceasefire. The next, they were killed


January 25, 2025
Thirteen-year-old Zakariya Barbakh had spent most of his life shuffling between hospitals across Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Israel. Born without a lung, he had struggled to breathe. Doctors had predicted he would need a transplant if he were to reach adulthood. But the last 15 months of war in Gaza had made that […]
Putin claims ‘Ukraine crisis’ may have been averted if Trump was president

Putin claims ‘Ukraine crisis’ may have been averted if Trump was president


January 25, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Friday that “the crisis in Ukraine” might have been prevented if Donald Trump was in power at the time, saying he was ready to talk with the new US president about the conflict. Trump has long claimed that the war in Ukraine would not have happened under his watch, but […]
Why Prince Harry may have settled his Murdoch claim now

Why Prince Harry may have settled his Murdoch claim now


January 25, 2025
Whispers rippled through the court in the moments before Prince Harry’s lawyer sensationally revealed a settlement had been reached with Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. But for those at London’s High Court on Wednesday, the 11th-hour drama hadn’t been entirely unexpected. Rumblings emerged the day before, on what should have been the first day of the […]
Residents say they were forced to flee Jenin refugee camp as Israel’s West Bank military operation intensifies

Residents say they were forced to flee Jenin refugee camp as Israel’s West Bank military operation intensifies


January 25, 2025
The sound of gunfire and explosions filled the air as residents of the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank hauled their belongings down the muddy pathway. Smoke billowed from multiple areas in the camp’s Al-Hadaf neighborhood, while a bulldozer razed a building in the distance and Israeli military convoys drove past nearby. Either […]
Taiwan’s divided politics undermine defense resolve as Trump returns

Taiwan’s divided politics undermine defense resolve as Trump returns


January 25, 2025
Hours after Donald Trump’s chilly inauguration in Washington, Taiwan’s parliament voted to freeze billions of dollars in defense spending, in a move some worry could frustrate the famously transactional president, who has already demanded Taipei pay “more” for US protection. The US is the main ally and arms supplier of Taiwan, a democratically ruled island […]
‘Our innocent kids are struggling.’ Victims of massive listeriosis outbreak say those responsible must ‘do the right thing’

‘Our innocent kids are struggling.’ Victims of massive listeriosis outbreak say those responsible must ‘do the right thing’


January 25, 2025
Theto Ngobeni was just 18 days old when doctors first inserted a shunt into the back of her head to drain excess fluid accumulating in her brain. She was born with a condition known as hydrocephalus, which doctors said was caused by a listeriosis infection that her mother contracted while pregnant. Now seven, Theto has […]
Four hostages freed but Israel accuses Hamas of failing to meet ceasefire obligations

Four hostages freed but Israel accuses Hamas of failing to meet ceasefire obligations


January 25, 2025
Hamas freed four female Israeli soldiers in a second round of releases under a ceasefire deal that also saw Israel accusing Hamas of failing to fulfil its obligations to release civilians first. Following their release, Israel has released 200 Palestinian prisoners from detention centers. The four hostages freed Saturday – Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama […]
What’s the Secret to Crushing the S&P 500?

What’s the Secret to Crushing the S&P 500?


January 25, 2025
Remember that old commercial, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature?” Well, there should be another one pertaining to the stock market, “Don’t bet against a secular bull market advance!” We’re all trained, or brainwashed, if you will, to believe that the next major stock market top is at hand or just around the corner. […]
Lowering the Bar: Why Lowe’s Could Head South

Lowering the Bar: Why Lowe’s Could Head South


January 25, 2025
Despite periodic rallies that have buoyed the home improvement retail sector, Lowe’s (LOW) is showing signs of potential weakness. Recent price action in Lowe’s stock and lagging growth metrics suggest that its latest attempt to sustain a breakout may run out of steam. Below, we’ll explore the technical and fundamental factors behind this bearish thesis […]
Biotechs Looking Up – Two Stocks To Take Advantage

Biotechs Looking Up – Two Stocks To Take Advantage


January 25, 2025
The Biotech industry group is making a comeback, with the ‘under the hood’ chart displaying new strength coming into the group. We have a constructive bottom that price is breaking from and, while it does need to overcome resistance at the 200-day EMA, it looks encouraging. What was particularly impressive was the increase in participation […]
Mag7 ETF Leads as Bullish Pattern Forms – Charting the Trends and Trading Setups for the Mag7 Stocks

Mag7 ETF Leads as Bullish Pattern Forms – Charting the Trends and Trading Setups for the Mag7 Stocks


January 25, 2025
The Mag7 ETF (MAGS) formed another short-term bullish continuation pattern as it worked its way higher since the triangle breakout in mid September. This report will also analyze the long-term trends, highlight the short-term setups and compare performance for the stocks in this ETF. First and foremost, MAGS is in a long-term uptrend with a […]
Investors are Pouring Into Gold Miners—Here’s What You Need to Know!

Investors are Pouring Into Gold Miners—Here’s What You Need to Know!


January 25, 2025
Gold mining stocks have been climbing since the end of December, a trend that usually goes unnoticed unless gold — often dismissed as an “old relic” — undergoes one of its periodic shifts into a timely and relevant asset. Recently, gold has been in the public spotlight, shedding its “relic” skin to reveal itself, once […]
Semiconductors Have More to Prove Before Breakout is Believed

Semiconductors Have More to Prove Before Breakout is Believed


January 25, 2025
Despite the strength in some key growth stocks in January, semiconductors have been decidedly rangebound for most of the last six months.  While this week’s breakout of the range appears to be a significant bullish signal, the bearish candle pattern on Friday indicates investors may be best served by being patient for upside confirmation. Big […]
The Best Five Sectors, #4

The Best Five Sectors, #4


January 25, 2025
No changes in the top-5 At the end of this week, there were no changes in the ranking of the top-5 sectors. (1) XLY – Consumer Discretionary (2) XLF – Financials (3) XLC – Communication Services (4) XLI – Industrials (5) XLE – Energy (6) XLK – Technology (7) XLU – Utilities (11) XLB – […]