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Latest reporting and analysis by Dr. Emil Thompson PhD.
Crude oil and gasoline prices rose sharply on Tuesday, reaching multi-week highs due to geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions from drone attacks, and supportive factors like Chinese demand and commodity index rebalancing.
Daniel Newman, CEO of The Futurum Group, has named five technology stocks he expects to lead the market by 2026.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation received an analyst upgrade to Outperform with a $56 target on December 11, 2025, following a price target cut by Barclays on December 9. The company reported strong Q3 2025 results.
Viper Energy, trading as VNOM, reported a share price of $37.63 on January 13, with high cash flow margins and a focus on Permian Basin mineral rights. The company maintains low leverage and returns at least 75% of cash to shareholders.
Analysis reveals eight key strategies for obtaining lower mortgage rates in 2026, including credit score improvement, larger down payments, and discount point purchases, based on current market data.
Financial experts advise maximizing retirement accounts, securing employer matches, automating savings, and creating estate plans to prevent regrets a decade later.
Several banks and credit unions are currently offering high-yield savings accounts with APYs of 4% or more, providing savers with alternatives to the national average rate of 0.39%.
Nvidia unveiled AI upgrades at CES 2026, boosting its DRIVE platform for autonomous vehicles. Tesla's Cybercab faces delays and competition as its stock trades at high valuations.
Financial advisors highlight three key net worth milestones—$10,000, $100,000, and $1 million—that significantly alter investment experiences, based on data from Empower, UBS, and Schroders.