I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!  I have been busy finishing my Outlook for 2026.  But before you dive in, allow me to turn your attention to Page 3.   On Page 3, we announce that our Economic Modern Family Animated Series has officially launched!!!   On Page 3, you’ll find the links to follow.  PLEASE, go to our YouTube Channel, watch the content we have shared to date (with plenty more to come).  👉 Watch. Like. Share. Subscribe. The Economic Modern Family is about to step off the page

The year 2018 marked a seismic shift when Wall Street kicked social media giants like Meta and Google out of the technology sector into a brand-new category called "Communication Services." This wasn't just accounting semantics—it created an entirely new investment opportunity that active traders have been capitalizing on ever since. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) emerged from this reshuffling, giving traders direct access to streaming platforms, social networks, telecom companies, and digital

While most analysts and the media are focused on the 2 primary market-driving economic data points, the labor market and inflation, there’s another series that will likely determine how the market responds to employment and inflation data in 2026. Ironically, few investors are talking about it. Some are even denying it’s real, but as you can see in the chart below, it’s taking off and could push stocks much higher for years, just like it

Let’s start this Daily with some crowing. But in a good way.  In December 2024, I gave the Money Show 2 picks for 2025.  Here is Rivian, whose price hit over $22 a share Friday!  I am so happy for anyone who bought it and held it and quite pleased with my commitment to this stock.  For this weekend Daily, and the last Daily until we release my Outlook 2026 to you (soon come), I am highlighting the major points from my second segment of Financial Compass, with host ⁠Todd M. Schoenberger.  We talk about:  Why I’m skeptical of headline

Most people think you need six figures and property management headaches for real estate wealth. What if you could own Manhattan office towers and California shopping centers for the price of a nice dinner? Welcome to real estate ETFs. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) puts institutional-quality real estate investing in your trading account, offering a way to capitalize on real estate trends without direct ownership hassles. XLRE ETF Structure and Real Estate

The market’s biggest headwind in 2026 may not be what you investors are thinking. If history is any guide, Wall Street is going to have a very difficult balancing act in 2026—and it’s not between the Bulls and the Bears. In fact, it’s between the Bulls and the Bulls. As you can see from the table below, there isn’t a single major bank with a target for the S&P 500 in 2026 that’s lower than where

I often find opportunities in the most challenging trading environments and next year is no exception.   I sent over to Maggie Lake from the Market House, my 2026 outlook.   Maggie said, “it was so extensive I’m going to do a deep dive with her next month.”  In the meantime, I gave a sneak peek at the themes I am tracking.  Note I changed Maggie’s reference to me in the 3rd person to the 1st person.  The Link   Saddle Up. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the year of the

When the global economy sneezes, the materials sector catches a cold first. Materials companies sit at the foundation of everything we build and consume, making the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) one of the most economically sensitive ETFs—a powerful tool for traders who read economic tea leaves. XLB offers clear cyclical patterns, strong technical signals, and volatility that creates real profit opportunities when timed correctly. XLB ETF Overview: Understanding the Materials Sector Dynamics The

In last week’s Market Outlook, “Unveiling The Market’s 2026 Magic Trick…” we encouraged the use of the powerful method of anticipating the market winners and losers without relying on predictions. We also shared the table below, which demonstrates how wrong Wall Street’s macroeconomic predictions can be. How To Profit From Unreliable Market Predictions Actually, if you use the Calendar Ranges & Signal of The Year tactics that we described in last week’s article, predictions like

I recently sat down with Neils Christensen of Kitco News to discuss silver (and gold).  Today’s Daily speaks to why I see plenty more upside in 2026.   (Kitco News) - After hitting new highs above $63 an ounce, silver is the precious metal investors need to watch, and according to one analyst, there is still plenty of potential for the grey metal.  In a recent interview with Kitco News, Michele Schneider, Chief Market Strategist at MarketGauge, said that after getting out of gold and silver in October,

Warren Buffett buys companies so simple that even an idiot could run them. The same logic applies to consumer staples—essential products that survive recessions and crashes. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) packages this defensive power into a tradeable instrument. For active traders, XLP is a strategic tool for portfolio hedging, sector rotation, and risk management that can enhance returns while reducing overall volatility. Understanding XLP ETF: Consumer Staples Sector Fundamentals The Consumer

The market’s biggest illusions are often an investor’s greatest opportunities. Every year, investors enter the market armed with predictions — what will outperform, what will fail, and what everyone should own. And every year, the market humbles most investors by reminding them that reality rarely matches expectations. Last year (2025), the Wall Street professionals didn’t see the year’s biggest moves coming. They have the best information, but look at the “Consensus Predictions” vs. the ”2025

Bitcoin's price increased by 5% over the last 24 hours, with its daily trading volume growth of 5% outpacing the overall market This move comes as prominent figures advocate for expanding Bitcoin banking. Also, there is anticipation of a Fed rate cut, perhaps up to .5%. Meanwhile, there was an influx of market participants with new traders jumping by 62%. The biggest gainers of the top cryptos were Ethereum and Chainlink, up 6.4% and 5.1% respectively. The bigger point-

When the economy thrives, people splurge on cars, clothes, and vacations. When times get tough, they cut back on everything except basics. This behavior pattern creates predictable trading opportunities through the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY). XLY offers traders a direct way to capitalize on consumer spending fluctuations across retail, entertainment, and luxury sectors, providing systematic entry and exit points for those who understand economic indicators and sentiment shifts. XLY ETF Trading Characteristics

The reporting on last week’s FOMC press conference was all about the very topic that Chair Powell had predicted (and forewarned) in the prior meeting. The topic wasn’t the rate cut, and yet again, Jerome didn’t get any credit for his kind and prescient forewarning. Fortunately for us, he has a long history of not letting the opinions of his critics get in the way of doing his job in the way he believes best