Crypto & Macro Correspondent
Elena Rossi
Elena spent six years on Goldman's macro derivatives desk before deciding she preferred writing about markets to trading them. Her beat is the messy collision between crypto, central banks, and the policy decisions that quietly reshape both. She believes most market commentary is noise, and the job is to find the signal — fast, then explain it without the jargon.
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5 Best Biotech Stocks Under $10 to Buy
In this article we will present the 5 best biotech stocks under $10 to buy. For an expanded list, please see the 10 Best Biotech Stocks Under $10 to Buy. Biotechnology stocks have delivered strong gains in 2026, supported by encouraging clinical trial results, regulatory approvals, and growth in drug sales. Investors’
Tech stocks crushed as Nasdaq tumbles more than 800 points
Disappointing earnings reports from Alphabet, Amazon and Intel are renewing fears that the AI trade could unravel.
3 Reasons to avoid SMRT and 1 stock to buy instead
SmartRent has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 1.4% while holding steady at $1.36. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 7.5% gain during that period.
How Would You Fix Take-Two?
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Truist Financial (TFC): buy, sell, or hold post Q3 earnings?
Over the last six months, Truist Financial’s shares have sunk to $48.44, producing a disappointing 5.5% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 6.8% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
How Much Risk Is Hiding Behind Delta Air Lines’ (DAL) Recent Rally?
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) is one of the largest publicly traded airlines, with a $52.6 billion market capitalization. The stock was trading at $83.66 by October 6 closing. This extends its bullish run in 2026, making it one of the standout performers across the airline segment. With uncertainties related to fuel
QXO (QXO): 61% Drawdown Creates an Asymmetric 37% Annualized Return Opportunity
Patient Capital Management, based in Baltimore, released its third-quarter 2026 investor letter for the “Patient Opportunity Equity Strategy”. The letter can be downloaded here. The Opportunity Equity Strategy outperformed the S&P 500 in the latest quarter, gaining 4.32% compared to 2.30%, and is up 14.93% year-to-date
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow End Week Higher With Traders Eyeing Earnings Season — MSFT, NFLX, SPCX, ASTS In Focus
Wall Street’s biggest banks, including JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo, will report earnings next week.
3 Reasons to Avoid GIII and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Over the past six months, G-III’s stock price fell to $26.77. Shareholders have lost 10.2% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 14.3%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
How Much Could You Lose In NuScale Power Stock?
NuScale Power (SMR) stock has lost 31% in the past month, while the S&P 500 gained 1.8%. The decline happened without any specific news from the company, though peer Oklo lost 15.0% over the same month. Investors are waiting for NuScale to sign a commercial contract for its reactors, and the company continues to spend
Is Vistra Stock A Buy Today After Trailing The Market?
Vistra (VST) stock has lost 16.3% over the past twelve months, trailing the 17.1% return of the S&P 500. Yet the power company is earning more than it did a year ago. Second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA, a measure of operating profit, climbed more than 30% from the prior year. Large customers are also signing long cont
3 Reasons LNN is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Since April 2026, Lindsay has been in a holding pattern, posting a small return of 4.6% while floating around $113.43. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 15.2% gain during that period.
S&P 500 And Nasdaq 100 Slip From Record Highs Amid Pressure From Soaring Treasury Yields — SPCX, AMD, NVDA, MRVL In Focus
The 30-year bond yield hit its highest level since May 2002 at 5.732%.
S&P 500 And Nasdaq 100 Soar To Record Highs Amid Rising Bets Of Strong Quarterly Earnings — CEG, LCID, SPCX, MRVL In Focus
Constellation Energy was the top Nasdaq 100 gainer on its multi-year nuclear power deal with Google.
3 Reasons CDW is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Even though CDW (currently trading at $135.76 per share) has gained 9.9% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 16.8% return during that period. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Simpson (SSD): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?
Simpson currently trades at $173.54 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 3.5%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 15.9% gain during that period.
Fed minutes coming this week could give markets important clues about future rate hikes
Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly low.
Is Adobe Stock A Real Bargain?
Adobe (ADBE) stock trades at 13 times its earnings over the last twelve months, against 21.4 for the median S&P 500 company. The stock has lost 33% in twelve months, while the S&P 500 returned 16.2%. A price that low can mean investors have turned too gloomy, or that the business is getting weaker. So is Adobe stock a
3 Reasons ALG is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Alamo currently trades at $157.92 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 3.9%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 22.1% gain during that period.
Management Raised the Bar For Eli Lilly Stock; Does The Chart Agree?
Eli Lilly (LLY) raised its revenue forecast for 2026 on August 5, when it reported second-quarter results. Since the close before that release, Eli Lilly stock has gained 6.3%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.7%. The raise was modest and came with a lower earnings forecast, which is why the price chart is worth a look. So doe
3 Reasons to Avoid TFX and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Even though Teleflex (currently trading at $122.08 per share) has gained 6.2% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 21.4% return during that period. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
1 Software Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Find Risky
From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. The undeniable tailwinds fueling the industry have also led to strong returns for SaaS stocks lately as they’ve gained 46.7% over the past six months, outpacing the S&P 500’s 16.9% rise.
3 Reasons to Sell WMS and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Over the past six months, Advanced Drainage’s stock price fell to $130.85. Shareholders have lost 5.1% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 18%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Why Did On Holding Stock Jump If Its Near-Term Guidance Did Not Change?
On Holding (ONON) stock rose 7.6% on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, while the S&P 500 finished flat. At its investor day in Zurich, the company unveiled its first share buyback and targets for 2029. What the market bought was a promise to keep choosing price over volume.
Was Moderna Stock's Cancer Vaccine Run Visible In Advance?
Moderna (MRNA) stock rose roughly 510% over the year to September 21, 2026, climbing from about $25 to about $173. The S&P 500 gained 18.5% with dividends reinvested over the same window, and Pfizer (PFE) about 23%. The run's central event came on August 19, 2026, when Merck and Moderna said a Phase III trial of their
Dow Futures Slip While S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Climb After AI Rally: GME, IBRX, AMD, PSKY Stocks In Focus
U.S. markets on Monday gained on surging AI stocks, with the S&P 500 hitting a new 52-week high.
S&P 500 Posts First Weekly Loss Since July Amid US Warning to Iran
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1.4% this week, its first weekly loss in a month, as US Preside
A 4X S&P 500 ETN Now Exists. A 10% Market Drop Cuts It Nearly in Half and Investors Are Buying Anyway
A four-times leveraged S&P 500 product now trades on a major exchange, and it can vaporize nearly half your money before the market even finishes a bad week. What kind of investor buys it anyway, and how big has it gotten?
Every Quarter Your 401(k) Quietly Deducts a Fee You Never Approved. These 3 ETFs Charge Almost Nothing
Your 401(k) has been skimming money from you every quarter without a single notification, and the gap between what you pay in fees and what you could be paying amounts to years of compounding lost forever.
2 Financials Stocks to Keep an Eye On and 1 We Find Risky
Financial firms serve as the backbone of the economy, providing essential services from lending and investment management to risk management and payment processing. These companies have benefited from improving market activity and economic fundamentals, so it’s no surprise the industry has posted a 13% gain over the pa
2 Reasons to Like CR and 1 to Stay Skeptical
Crane has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 11.2% to $222.95 per share while the index has gained 13%.
Reddit (RDDT) Is Joining the S&P 500 —What’s Next for the Company?
Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) saw its share price climb by 12.63 percent on Friday to close at $178.09 apiece following announcements that it would join the S&P 500 beginning next week. In an updated report on Thursday, the S&P Dow Jones Indices said that Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is set to become a member of the index […]
CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) Gains as Autonomous AI Agents Go Mainstream
TCW Funds, an investment management firm, published its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the ‘TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund.’ A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During the second quarter, AI monetization, a fragile Middle East ceasefire, and a Federal Reserve leadership transition were the sig
Here’s Why Baron Opportunity Fund Sold CoStar Group (CSGP)
Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “Baron Opportunity Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. During the second quarter, the Baron Opportunity Fund increased 27.07% (Institutional Shares), outperforming both the Russell 3000 Growth Index (17.
Micron Technology’s (MU) Competitive Edge in a Rapidly Evolving Industry
aron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “Baron Opportunity Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download here. During the second quarter, the Baron Opportunity Fund increased 27.07% (Institutional Shares), outperforming both the Russell 3000 Growth Index (17.0
3 Reasons We Love Meta (META)
Over the past six months, Meta’s shares (currently trading at $591.67) have posted a disappointing 11.8% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 11% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Apple’s Dip Below $310 is a Great Accumulation Opportunity
Apple just posted its strongest June quarter ever, yet the stock sits 7% lower and traders put even odds on it closing August above $310. Here is why that tension could matter more than the headline numbers.
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Mixed As CPI Countdown Begins: Why INTC, SLS, SPCX, RKLB, ASTS, RIOT, FRMI Stocks Are In Focus
Retail sentiment on Stocktwits has declined to ‘neutral’ on SPY and ‘extremely bearish’ on QQQ.
Why Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow Futures Are Trading Mixed Overnight Ahead Of Inflation Data
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would seek compensation from Iran as part of any peace agreement.
Trustmark (TRMK): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?
Trustmark has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 8.4% to $48.43 per share while the index has gained 11.7%.
Nasdaq, Dow Futures Mixed Ahead Of Jobless Claims: Why SPCX, SNDK, SOUN, IONQ, FIG Stocks Are In Focus
Retail traders appear to be dialing back optimism. On Stocktwits, sentiment is now ‘neutral’ on SPY and QQQ.
Here’s How Navient Corporation’s (NAVI) Leadership Is Setting Up a Re-Rating
Gator Capital Management, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the Q2 2026 investor letter from Gator Capital Management, the firm reported strong absolute performance across its funds, demonstrating notable outperformance re
What Happens When Stock Implied Volatility Outpaces the SPY
Individual stocks are sporting unusually high IV relative to the SPY
US Stock Futures Flat After S&P500, Dow End At Record Highs On Strong Earnings, Easing Geopolitical Concerns — PLTR, AZN, CMG, MRNA In Focus
President Donald Trump discussed efforts to de-escalate US-Iran tensions with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
3 Reasons Investors Watch American Express (AXP)
Since February 2026, American Express has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 3.2% while floating around $338.50. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 8.3% gain during that period.
DiaMedica Therapeutics (DMAC): BioTech with Breakthrough Potential
1 Main Capital, a boutique investment firm, recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. 1 Main Capital Partners returned 15.0% in Q2 2026, compared to 15.2% and 21.6% for the S&P 500 (SPX) and Russell 2000 (RTY), respectively. SPX and RTY delivered their best
Here Are Monday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Best Buy, Circle Internet, Corning, Eaton Corporation, eBay, Ingersoll-Rand, NXP Semiconductors, Starbucks, and More
Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher as we get ready to start August and the new trading week. Friday’s solid rally capped off a wild month, which saw big swings in the market, including a massive down day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell over 1,100 points last Wednesday. Despite the big
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise, Oil Tumbles On Iran Relief Hopes: Why PLTR, BABA, TSLA, SPCX, USO Are In Focus
Despite the risk-on mood, Stocktwits retail sentiment remained bearish on both the SPY and QQQ ETFs.
My girlfriend is 62. Can she claim her late husband’s full Social Security benefit — or does she have to wait?
“Her husband passed away 10 years ago. They had been married for more than 20 years.”
‘We have always been civil’: My sister refuses to replace me as executor. Can I step down before she dies?
“I haven’t seen my sister since our mother’s funeral more than 20 years ago.”
Insurance ETFs Top Defensive Sector Chart In July As Investors Look To Pivot Slightly From Chips And AI
Insurance ETFs are garnering attention as a defensive play as investors look to hedge against tech and AI.
Snowflake Stock Nearly Doubled On A Product Its Own Forecast Could Not See
The company's guidance method excluded a product it had only just launched, and management said so two months before the run began.
Intel Stock's Biggest Risk Is A Foundry Bill Due Long Before The Customers
Demand is not Intel's problem; what a holder is really underwriting is years of capital spending that must be paid long before the foundry meant to justify it can prove itself.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady after Korean stocks fall, Iran resumes attacks
Investors braced for a Fed decision, a flood of earnings, and a potential reescalation in the war with Iran.
3 Reasons to Sell M and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Macy’s 24.6% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 18.3%, and its stock price has climbed to $24.94 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Dillard's (DDS): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?
Dillard's currently trades at $573.95 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4.9%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.3% gain during that period.
The S&P 500 Trades Industrials for Tech
Technology companies have expanded their influence in the S 500 over the years, displacing industrials.
Update: US Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell as Halt in Middle East Hostilities Holds, Semiconductor Stocks Drop
(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock
2 Reasons to Like SKY and 1 to Stay Skeptical
Over the last six months, Champion Homes’s shares have sunk to $81.63, producing a disappointing 5.3% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
The Engine Behind ABBV Stock Has Real Parts
The drugmaker's rapid stock gains have led to a premium valuation, forcing investors to question its capacity for future growth.