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How do people not get into the habit of looking at their stocks all the time?
I do that often and it is ruining my health. I live on PST time so the stock market opens at 6:30 AM everyday. Because of that, I automatically wake up at 6-7 everyday and I have little control over that. In addition to that, I also check my stocks …
China says no ongoing trade talks with the U.S., calls for canceling ‘unilateral’ tariffs
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/china-says-no-talks-with-the-us-on-trade-calls-for-canceling-unilateral-tariffs.html >China on Thursday said that there were no discussions with the U.S. on tariffs, despite indications from the White House this week that there would be some easing in the tensions. >“At present there are absolutely no negotiations on the economy and trade between China and the U.S.,” Ministry …
Trump tariff u-turn??!!??
The media keeps saying trump made a u-turn or chickened out?? Can someone explain to me why they say this??? I mean he says some things but really just toned down the rhetoric 🤷♂️ Is there anything substantive? Or is it the media and markets just smoking hopium?? Thanks.
Google forcing some remote workers to come back 3 days a week
>According to one recent notice, employees in Google Technical Services were told that they’re required to switch to a hybrid office schedule or take a voluntary exit package. Remote employees in the unit are being offered a one-time paid relocation expense to move within 50 miles of an office. Remote …
Why so bullish?
Let me preface this by saying I obviously don’t have a crystal ball, but there is absolutely no rational reason to be bullish other than the fact that people are desperate for even a whiff of positive news. If you stop focusing on what Trump is saying (e.g “Going to …
Seeking Sources for Insight on Earnings, etc
I would be grateful if anyone can direct me to any sources of insight into companies prior to their earnings announcement. I'm interested in insight into how a company is doing, in the hope identifying companies that are likely to exceed analysts expectations once their earnings are announced. Thank you …
Hackers Manipulate Markets in $700 Million Illicit Trading Spree
>Criminals are hijacking online brokerage accounts in Japan and using them to drive up penny stocks around the world. The wave of fraudulent trading has reached ¥100 billion ($710 million) since it started in February and shows no signs of cresting. > >The scams typically use the hacked accounts to …
Tom Lee's analysis of the stock market and its outlook for the coming months.
Here's a summary: * Market signals: Tom Lee identifies that the VIX index's drop below 30, along with certain indicators of extreme amplitude, signals a 94% probability that the market has bottomed out. * S&P 500 projections: The market is expected to gradually recover toward levels near 5,500, although uncertainty …
Roth IRA consideration
45 years old. Combined household income ~550k. 1.2 million in 401k (I know, I know what you are thinking.... only 1.2 mil because my wife just started working 4 years ago and just recently got a promotion) The 401k is 100% S&P 500 and will stay that way for next …
Retail buys the dip, and the top, again!
This Bloomberg article succinctly describes how the smart and big investors manipulate the market by selling their stock to the retail investors like you and me, in a bear market. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/retail-traders-see-epic-buying-opportunity-in-s-p-s-wild-swings "It is indeed true that the major equity benchmarks in the US rise in the long term. However, it …