
Sector rotation is an active investment strategy that involves shifting capital between different industry sectors of the market to capitalize on the predictable fluctuations tied to the economic cycle. Evidence suggests that a significant portion—approximately 37%—of a stock’s price performance is directly tied to the performance of its overarching industry group or sector. Therefore, tactical […]
Democrats’ stated reason for opposing Republicans’ “clean” continuing resolution to keep the government open is that the spending bill doesn’t extend expiring Obamacare premium subsidies or roll back recent restrictions on migrants receiving government health care subsidies. Liberal commenters have asserted a second, strategic reason why Democrats shouldn’t provide the 60 votes necessary to pass […]
For years, Democratic lawmakers have been sounding the alarm about the potential danger of AI. An increasing number of Republicans are beginning to echo these warnings. On Tuesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R–Mo.) introduced the AI LEAD Act. The bill, cosponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D–Ill.), “would classify AI systems as products, allowing for liability claims […]
At a well-attended press event in September, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a “bold” new initiative to identify the causes and treatments for autism. Citing research suggesting a possible link between taking acetaminophen during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders, including autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), the initiative included the National Institutes of […]
The Emerging Market Imperative and the Valuation Disconnect The pursuit of superior growth and diversification benefits inevitably leads institutional investors to Emerging Markets (EM). These economies, characterized by rapid urbanization, favorable demographics, and high aggregate growth potential (forecasted to maintain a robust 2.5% growth gap over Developed Markets (DM) in 2025) , offer compelling opportunities. […]
In May 2013, then–President Barack Obama gave a press conference in which he expressed dismay at a recent report out of his administration. “If in fact IRS personnel…were intentionally targeting conservative groups,” he said, “then that’s outrageous. And there’s no place for it.” He later promised to get to the bottom of “these failures,” which […]
Your credit score is not merely a number; it is the financial foundation upon which major life opportunities—from securing a competitive mortgage rate to financing a necessary vehicle—are built. The difference between an average score and an excellent score can translate into tens of thousands of dollars saved over the life of your loans. While […]
Credit: (Screenshot), Todd Starnes, via YouTube Christ has risen from the basement of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that a long-cherished painting of “Christ on the Water” has been restored and returned to its rightful place of prominence at the Academy in Kings Point, New York. “I want to thank […]
The Death of Unlimited Risk Shorting Traditional short selling of stocks or indices carries an inherent and fundamentally dangerous flaw: the theoretical risk of loss is unlimited if the underlying asset moves violently against the position. This exposure to catastrophic tail risk has historically positioned outright shorting as a high-stakes endeavor often avoided by risk-averse […]
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Supreme Court Will Hear Oral Argument Over Trump’s Fed Firing The court let Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook stay in office pending oral argument in January. The Supreme Court issued an order on Oct. 1 indicating that it would hear oral argument over Federal Reserve […]