BECKY QUICK: You said earlier that this is not a tax reform bill. It’s a tax cut. WARREN BUFFETT: A tax cut. BECKY QUICK: What do you think about it? WARREN BUFFETT: Well, I — I don’t think I need a tax cut. But — for example, the current proposal eliminates the estate tax. And […]
The bearish Tesla set-up we flagged ahead of Wednesday’s report has delivered most of what it can. Two ways forward: bank the entire gain, or press the same playbook against another priced-for-perfection name reporting in two weeks. Heading into Tesla‘s second-quarter report, I argued the risks were skewed to the downside. Greeting a delivery beat […]
Crude oil is rallying, bonds are selling off, and the stock market is under pressure. Investors sold Big Tech stocks after earnings and the 10-year Treasury yield just touched 4.7%, the highest since January 2025. In many ways it looks like the setup from March that presaged a monthlong sell-off in stocks as the Iran […]
POWER POINT What I’m hearing from energy insiders U.S. oil just topped $90 a barrel and Brent crude passed $100 a barrel. A number of new factors could mean this crude comeback has legs. For example, what happens if all Iranian oil suddenly went offline? It’s an outlier thought. Maybe it’s crazy. While we can’t […]
John Paulson, the hedge fund manager who made billions betting against the U.S. housing market before turning bullish on gold, said he believes the precious metal is only in the early stages of a long-term rally. “I do think we’re in the beginnings or the early stages of a long-term bull market for gold,” Paulson […]
Tesla Inc. charging stations behind the Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe along the historic Route 66 on June 7, 2026 in Shamrock, Texas. Al Drago | Getty Images Options traders are betting Tesla could see its biggest post-earnings move in a year when the electric auto giant reports on Wednesday after the bell. […]
Joe Raedle | Getty Images The S&P 500 has barely moved in five days, but crypto assets are gaining some momentum in the background. Bitcoin jumped on Tuesday to hit its highest level since mid-June. Could this be the comeback crypto bulls have been waiting almost a year for? Options traders in stocks tied to […]
Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Elon Musk warned that investors betting against SpaceX have little chance of survival — even as short sellers boosted their wagers against the company to about one-third of its publicly tradable shares ahead of several key catalysts. About 206 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly […]
Kalshi’s logo appears on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface, with a blurry betting curve projected in the background in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup has […]
The ongoing earnings season, investor concerns about the durability of AI demand and spending, and geopolitical risks are key factors that have been contributing to stock market volatility in recent trading sessions. In this scenario, investors seeking steady income can consider adding dividend stocks to their portfolios. Recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help […]