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The Santa Claus Rally refers to a seasonal stock market trend where prices increase during the last five trading days of December and the first two of January. Since 1950, the S&P 500 has averaged a 1.3% gain during this period, often seen as an indicator of market optimism. The rally is attributed to factors like holiday spending, investor sentiment, and year-end tax considerations. However, its absence has sometimes preceded market downturns. Investors use the rally to adjust portfolios, favouring both small and large-cap stocks. While historically consistent, the rally is not guaranteed, requiring thoughtful strategies and broader market awareness.

It is not your civic and moral responsibility to pay off the debts of your government’s failures. Cast off the yoke of their control… and summon the courage to live a life by your own design. The path to your prosperity depends on this ability to reject the old system, declare your economic independence, and carve your own path. [This article outlines what is being laid out as your future unless you take independent action and, in conclusion, outlines suggestions on how to make a better life for yourself. Feel free to share this article with one and all - and the video at the end of the article.]

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to set your sights on one or more of these 6 financial gifts that will help your kids learn about, respect, and appreciate money.

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The United States has been keeping a close eye on its trade relationships over the years. In 2023, trade deficits with many key partners were a major focus. These deficits are influenced by everything from policy changes to shifts in the global economy. While the numbers may change, the fundamental challenges frequently remain the same: striking a balance between free …

If you’re reading this and under 30, let me be absolutely clear about one indubitable point: your government is going to sacrifice your future in order to pay for its own mistakes from the past. [If that kind of future does not sit well with you] then get out of Dodge. Stop playing by the same rules of the game that used to work in the past because the old playbook of “go to school, get a good job, work your way up the ladder” simply doesn’t apply anymore. [This article outlines what is being laid out as your future unless you take independent action and, in conclusion, outlines suggestions on how to make a better life for yourself. Feel free to share this article with one and all!] Words: 1058

A gift of physical silver will be especially attractive this Christmas because, not only is it a statement of gifting value in a time of inflation, but you are giving a gift that will likely jump in value in 2022. You will be buying something cheap, and those gifted will be astounded about your foresight and their benefits.

The Magnificent Seven tech stocks, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:FB), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), continued to lead the tech industry in 2024, largely due to their investments in artificial intelligence. But the companies have had varying degrees of success with their AI efforts in 2024. Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon have done particularly …

Your young children or grandkids will probably say they'd like a toy or bicycle this holiday season, but their adult selves might prefer a financial gift with a long-term payoff. Here's why and the best way to do that.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger resigned on December 1, following the company’s difficulties in adapting to the AI-driven tech landscape. Nvidia, a leader in AI chip technology, has surged ahead with its advanced GPUs, leaving Intel’s CPUs struggling to compete. Despite initiatives to revitalize the business, including $100 billion in factory investments and government support through the CHIPS Act, Intel has faced financial losses and internal inefficiencies. With interim leaders David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus now at the helm, Intel must address structural challenges and regain competitiveness. The company’s future depends on resolving internal conflicts and innovating for the AI era.