Is a Possible Delta-8 THC Ban in the Works? This Week in Cannabis Investing

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is taking a regressive approach toward delta-8 THC, CBD and other alternative cannabinoids derived from hemp.  The federal agency is reportedly planning to propose a ban on these cannabinoids, which runs contradictory to the idea of legalization.  Those in support of this potential ban argue that delta-8 THC and other… Continue reading Is a Possible Delta-8 THC Ban in the Works? This Week in Cannabis Investing

Dollar dominance could give way to a new regime that includes the euro, yuan, CBDCs, and maybe something ‘we have yet to see’

The currency regime may see multiple players in the future, TD economist Vikram Rai wrote. The euro and yuan are the dollar’s biggest contenders, though it would take years to replace it. The process could speed up with the introduction of central bank digital currencies. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your… Continue reading Dollar dominance could give way to a new regime that includes the euro, yuan, CBDCs, and maybe something ‘we have yet to see’

From artificial intelligence to ‘absolute insanity,’ these are the 3 ingredients needed to fuel the next stock market bubble

The artificial intelligence boom could turn into “absolute insanity” if a stock market bubble forms, according to TS Lombard.The investment firm outlined the three key ingredients needed to create a stock market bubble.”The AI frenzy… in the past few weeks has the hallmarks of a potential bubble. But we are not in one right now,”… Continue reading From artificial intelligence to ‘absolute insanity,’ these are the 3 ingredients needed to fuel the next stock market bubble

Billionaire investor Cliff Asness talks stocks, recession, Warren Buffett, and commercial real estate in a new interview. Here’s the 8 best quotes.

Cliff Asness warned stocks may be overpriced and bond markets are signaling a major recession. The AQR boss fears a financial crisis, and says Warren Buffett and quant traders have similarities. Asness is worried about commercial real estate and is bullish on cheap stocks. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite… Continue reading Billionaire investor Cliff Asness talks stocks, recession, Warren Buffett, and commercial real estate in a new interview. Here’s the 8 best quotes.

The housing market has never been this unaffordable for new buyers

New home buyers are facing the least affordable market ever, data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows. The group’s Purchase Applications Payment Index hit a record high, indicating declining affordability. “For new home buyers, this is the worst situation since the end of the Great Recession.” Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your… Continue reading The housing market has never been this unaffordable for new buyers

Jim Chanos, Bank of America, and others still aren’t jumping on the AI hype train

Artificial intelligence has sparked a major stock-market rally in 2023. But some big-name investors – including famed short seller Jim Chanos – aren’t buying into the hype. Others, like Warren Buffett, have voiced concerns about the dangers of AI. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed… Continue reading Jim Chanos, Bank of America, and others still aren’t jumping on the AI hype train

What Is a Stock Split, and Why It Matters to You

The market loves a stock split, but should you? Amazon.com, Tesla and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) made headlines last year with high-profile stock splits. It’s common for high-growth companies to split their shares to make them easier for smaller investors to trade and to add liquidity. But what does that really mean? And how does… Continue reading What Is a Stock Split, and Why It Matters to You

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rally on Debt Ceiling News, Manufacturing Data

Stocks started the day in negative territory in response to a red-hot reading on the labor market.  The major indexes rallied into the close, however, helped by a batch of bad-news-is-good-news manufacturing data and signs the debt ceiling deal could make it across the finish line ahead of the June 5 default date.  Ahead of… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Rally on Debt Ceiling News, Manufacturing Data