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Toyota Motor Company | TM

Toyota Motor is probably our favorite auto manufacturer, as it makes more cars than any other in the world. The company made 9.6 million vehicles under the Toyota brand in 2025. Add in the Daihatsu and Hino brands, and total…
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Oil Services | SLB

One of the situations that surprises most retail oil and gas investors is that exploration and production companies did not automatically increase drilling activity when oil prices began to rise after the onset of the war with Iran. This article…
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People are nervous. Should you be? | SPY & QQQ Oil & Rates

The equity markets are at an interesting juncture. About 6 weeks ago, we were looking for a correction in the broad market averages as we interpreted investor behavior a bit frothy. But an interesting thing happened as the scenario played…
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Netflix Update | NFLX

Netflix reported earings on October 20. We thought the performance was just fine. The street thought otherwise. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
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Super Micro Computer Inc | SMCI

Back on August 23, we suggested getting long Super Micro Computer Inc when the stock was trading at $37.24 a share. We suggested getting long by selling an October $35 strike put option for $3.09. This article is for paid…
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Hess Midstream LP | HESM

With the leading tech names looking a little wobbly and the AI trade becoming painful, we think it makes sense to continue to look for developing ideas. We have found one that offers high yield. This article is for paid…
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In this episode, Mike & I take a deep dive into OVX, the oil equivalent of the VIX. It is off the charts and presents a trading opportunity.

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General Mills | GIS

Do you hate food? It seems investors do. We believe investors are telling food companies that convenience is not enough. Food must be nutritious. This article is for paid members…

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Chinese Internet Stocks | KWEB

Chinese internet/tech stocks may be at an inflection point. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.

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Market Action | SPY

The world is in a crazy place. Are we on the precipice of WWIII, or is the chaos in the Middle East about to come to an end? This article…

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Amazon… Buy the Dip? | AMZN

Amazon has pulled back with software stocks. Is such a move warranted? This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.

March 11, 2026
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Fear in the Oil Markets | USO & OVX

There is panic in the oil markets. We do not see evidence of this panic in the cash or futures markets; we see it in the options market. This article…

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March 9, 2026
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Mosaic Co (Update) | MOS

On December 17, 2025, we suggested that traders and investors buy Mosaic stock. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.

March 7, 2026
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How Robust Is the Iranian Regime, and How Might Russia and China Play Into This?

Iran's leadership system is more resilient to decapitation than many people assume, because power is intentionally distributed across the Supreme Leader's office, the IRGC, clerical institutions, the judiciary, the Guardian…

March 7, 2026
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How Might the Conflict in the Middle East Play Out? And How Should One Position For It?

The conflict in the Middle East now appears to be a live regional war rather than a contained exchange between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Many news outlets, including…

March 7, 2026
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Suncore Energy | SU

Last week, we discussed a dual-themed investment strategy. (1) We believe emerging markets, a market segment that underperformed for the past two decades, are likely to outperform the developed markets…

March 4, 2026
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Target | TGT

We have been waiting for this moment for some time now. There was a time when Target was THE retailer. It products to middle America, but it had more cache…

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