Top Reads of the Day

Crude Calculations: Oil Prices Weigh Peace, Politics, and Profit
While a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah offers hope, oil traders are busy crunching the numbers on what OPEC's next decision might do to their spreadsheets.

Money Dysmorphia: When Rich Feels Broke
Even with six figures in the bank, some people still feel like they're living paycheck to paycheck—turns out, your wallet isn't the only thing with issues.

Stellantis CEO Takes the Off-Ramp Amid Sales Traffic Jam
Carlos Tavares steps down as Stellantis' CEO after a year of stalled sales and profit potholes, leaving the automaker searching for a new driver to navigate its turnaround.

Trump's Crypto Ceasefire: Regulatory Battles Take a Coffee Break
With the incoming administration's pro-crypto stance, the SEC's aggressive pursuit of crypto firms may ease, signaling a potential truce in the regulatory tug-of-war.

Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) +18.44% (one of my top stock)
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer's shares soared after announcing a successful test flight of its prototype aircraft, bringing the future of urban air mobility closer to reality.

SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) +18.15%
The voice AI company's stock jumped following the release of a new product that promises to revolutionize voice-enabled technology across various industries.

Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) +16.68%
Shares climbed as the cryptocurrency mining firm reported a significant increase in Bitcoin production, capitalizing on the recent surge in cryptocurrency prices.

T&D Holdings, Inc. (TDHOY) +14.90%
The Japanese insurance company's stock rose after posting better-than-expected quarterly earnings, highlighting its resilience in a challenging market.

IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) +13.32%
The quantum computing company's shares increased amid growing investor interest in quantum technologies and potential new partnerships.

Grifols, S.A. (GRFS) -13.38%
The Spanish pharmaceutical company's shares dropped following a critical report from Gotham City Research, which raised concerns about its accounting practices and leverage ratios.

Cosan S.A. (CSAN) -9.70%
The Brazilian conglomerate's stock declined amid broader market concerns affecting emerging markets and commodity-based companies.

XP Inc. (XP) -9.43%
Shares of the Brazilian investment firm fell due to investor apprehension over potential regulatory changes impacting the financial services sector in Brazil.

StoneCo Ltd. (STNE) -8.93%
The fintech company's stock decreased as investors reacted to competitive pressures and challenges in the Brazilian payments industry.

HUTCHMED (China) Limited (HCM) -8.03%
The biopharmaceutical firm's shares slid following reports of delays in clinical trial results, causing investor concern about its drug development timeline.

Answer to the boatcar selling price: $3,450.

How on Earth is this banana considered art? Regardless, how much do you think it sold for?

1. YouTubes I’ve been watching: Anything with 3d printers. I don’t own one, but they look so interesting. Just trying to justify a reason to get one :-) . Another channel I’m watching is one my neighbors just started on bbq’ing. It’s called Flame Fed Homestead.

2. This week’s video: Yieldmax ETF review (YMAX). You’ve been asking for it. Here it comes.

3. Next Week’s video: Options Trading 101. Another request from viewers

4. . My Portfolio - here’s an update to my portfolio!

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