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SpaceX's Lockup Expiry: Why the Stock Soared Instead of Tanking

SpaceX's Lockup Expiry: Why the Stock Soared Instead of Tanking

SpaceX's lockup expiration was supposed to trigger a sell-off. Instead, the stock soared. Here's why the doomsayers were dead wrong.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
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Nvidia’s historic $500 billion week: A short squeeze, or a signal that AI’s bubble isn’t bursting just yet?

Nvidia’s historic $500 billion week: A short squeeze, or a signal that AI’s bubble isn’t bursting just yet?

Nvidia just had its best week in over a year, adding $500 billion in market cap. But behind the surge: a record short squeeze and a market hungry for growth. Here's what it really means.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
SaaSpocalypse or Buying Spree? Why Software Stocks Are a Trader's Nightmare Right Now

SaaSpocalypse or Buying Spree? Why Software Stocks Are a Trader's Nightmare Right Now

Software stocks are swinging wildly as the 'SaaSpocalypse' debate rages. Is this the end of SaaS or the buying opportunity of a decade? One veteran journalist cuts through the noise.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
Fed's September Rate Hike Odds Slip After Jobs Report — But Don't Count It Out

Fed's September Rate Hike Odds Slip After Jobs Report — But Don't Count It Out

The Fed's September rate hike odds just took a hit after a soft jobs report. But with inflation still hot, don't count out a hike yet. Here's what to watch.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
Palantir's AI Redemption: From Laggard to Leader in One Wild Week

Palantir's AI Redemption: From Laggard to Leader in One Wild Week

Palantir's stock just had its best week since 2024, proving it's no longer an AI loser. Here's the story behind the surge and what it means for investors.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
Trump's Fed Purge: Lisa Cook's Firing Is About Control, Not Competence

Trump's Fed Purge: Lisa Cook's Firing Is About Control, Not Competence

Trump's second attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook isn't about policy—it's a power grab that could wreck the economy. Here's why we should all be worried.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
Burger King Flips Wendy's: The Battle for Second Place Is a Warning

Burger King Flips Wendy's: The Battle for Second Place Is a Warning

Burger King just reclaimed second place in the burger wars. But this isn't a victory lap — it's a warning to every complacent chain, including McDonald's.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
Trump's Latest Fed Purge: Lisa Cook Targeted Over Mortgage Paperwork

Trump's Latest Fed Purge: Lisa Cook Targeted Over Mortgage Paperwork

Trump's White House is reviving a flimsy mortgage fraud claim against Fed Governor Lisa Cook. This isn't about paperwork—it's about gutting the Fed's independence.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
Target Date Funds Are Too Safe — and Retirees Are Paying the Price

Target Date Funds Are Too Safe — and Retirees Are Paying the Price

Target date funds are the default retirement investment, but they're too conservative for longer lifespans. Here's why you're set up to fail — and what to do about it.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
Gulf Conflict Spikes Option Premiums, Turning Oil Giants Into Cash Cows for Sellers

Gulf Conflict Spikes Option Premiums, Turning Oil Giants Into Cash Cows for Sellers

Chevron's record cash flow and war-driven volatility are creating a rare 'win-win' for put sellers. Here's how to play it.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
The Iran Deal Mirage: Why Markets Keep Falling for Trump's Empty Promises

The Iran Deal Mirage: Why Markets Keep Falling for Trump's Empty Promises

Markets rallied on Trump's Iran deal tease — again. Oil dropped, defense stocks tanked. But there's no deal, and that's the point. Here's why investors keep falling for it.

Michael ThorpeAug 8
July Jobs Report: A Head-Scratcher That’s Actually Pretty Simple

July Jobs Report: A Head-Scratcher That’s Actually Pretty Simple

Payrolls fell, unemployment dipped. Confused? Here’s how a 'bad' jobs report can hide good news — and what it means for your money.

Michael ThorpeAug 8