February 2025

  • State of Insurance Stocks: Poised to Move Higher

    State of Insurance Stocks: Poised to Move Higher

    With the iShares Insurance ETF (IAK) separating from its 90-day SMA, a breakout above its all-time high is in play. Take a closer look at the top two constituents of the index (and a bonus name adjacent to the action) to determine if this opportunity is right for you.

  • 9:25 on 2/24/25 – Context Matters

    9:25 on 2/24/25 – Context Matters

    You feel that in the air? If you pay attention to stocks, you certainly do. It’s the unmistakable buzz surrounding Nvidia’s quarterly release. Adding to the tension, we’ve got PCE— the Fed’s preferred inflation measure—hitting the tape at precisely the time inflation’s path has become uncertain. The 9:25 is back from a prior engagement just…

  • 9:25 on 2/10/25 – Early Earnings Conclusions

    9:25 on 2/10/25 – Early Earnings Conclusions

    While we’re still in the thick of earnings season, there is now enough data to start drawing some conclusions on key questions that have been overhanging the market. In this edition of The 9:25, I share those conclusions, set the stage for a fresh round of eco-data, and highlight the corporate earnings stories unfolding this…

  • 9:25 on 2/03/25 – Mega Week, No Sleep

    9:25 on 2/03/25 – Mega Week, No Sleep

    DeepSeek rocked the boat. Mega-caps calmed the waters. Tariffs entered the chat. What a week. Thankfully, this week will be… nevermind. With major inflation data and earnings on deck, there’s no slowing down. Check out this edition of The 9:25 for everything you need to know, including previews of market-moving labor reports, mega-cap earnings, and…