Nolan Matthais: This Is What “ALWAYS” Happens Before a Market Crash
A market crash can erase years of gains in just a few months. Given the size of today’s financial markets, a crash will wipe out
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A market crash can erase years of gains in just a few months. Given the size of today’s financial markets, a crash will wipe out
The stock market is finally back to a most-traded zone after a few weeks of extreme uncertainty. Markets spent the week largely midway between their
Gold prices topped $3,500 per ounce this week. The metal continues to perform strongly in 2025. While stocks are still in correction territory, gold is
Markets are in fear mode right now. That’s creating opportunities for investors and traders alike. Investors can buy great companies at a discount to their
Market uncertainty remains high. Monday’s 3% drop and the big gains on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, suggest that volatility is still the name of the
One of the key investment theories underlying investment ideas is known as the efficient market theory. The EMT states that any new information about a company
Rising tariff rates in the United States are now back to levels last seen in the 1930s. Most recognize that the massive tariffs of the 1930s
Tech stocks led the market higher in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, they’ve led the market lower. That’s typical of market selloffs. The big
Gold continues to be a standout asset class for investors. The metal was up over 20% in 2024, and even eked out the strong returns of
When markets falter, investors look for safety. For some, that may mean cash. Or short-term bonds. However, long-term investors tend to gravitate toward dividend-
Market volatility has soared in recent weeks. Typically, volatility measures how much investors expect the stock market to move on a daily basis in the weeks
The stock market’s recent selloff has spilled over into other asset classes. The most important asset class is bonds. Typically, bonds move far less than