Predicting the stock market is notoriously difficult, and even the most seasoned analysts can’t guarantee perfect accuracy. However, based on current market trends and expert opinions, here are some of the top predictions for the stock market in 2024: Modest Growth: The most prevalent prediction is for a single-digit gain in the stock market, with… Continue reading 2024 Stock Market Predictions

Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company, has indeed seen its stock price decline in recent weeks following a concerning incident involving one of their aircraft. A Boeing 737 Max 9 from Alaskan Airlines experienced rapid cabin decompression at high altitude which caused a part of the cabin to be blown off sucking out the adjacent… Continue reading Boeing stock slips as investigations into recent incident continues.

As 2023 recedes into the rearview mirror, a chilling question continues to haunt the corridors of the global workforce: Will artificial intelligence (AI) inevitably steal our jobs? While pronouncements from experts and CEOs offer little solace, recent decisions by tech giants like Google paint a concerning picture. The news of Google’s potential workforce reduction, potentially… Continue reading Will AI Take Our Jobs? The Looming Threat in the Age of Automation

January 2024 has morphed into a battleground for Bitcoin bulls and bears. The air crackles with anticipation for a potential US-based spot Bitcoin ETF, a catalyst that could send the world’s most popular cryptocurrency soaring – or crashing. Let’s dive deeper into the market research and data fueling this volatile dance. Fueling the Fire: Positive… Continue reading Bitcoin ETF Anticipation: A Market on Edge

5 Reasons the US Stock Market is more likely to crash than skyrocket in 2024. 5) The Magnificent Seven. The performance of the Magnificent 7 this year has been nothing short of startling. Look at the YTD performance – $MSFT (55%) $AAPL (50%) $TSLA (86%) $AMZN (82%) $META (201%) $NVDA (209%) $GOOG (58%). Jumps like… Continue reading 5 Reasons the US Stock Market is more likely to crash than skyrocket in 2024.

*** Contest Password is “fudge” *** MarketDraft is celebrating the holiday season with a contest created in collaboration with Michael Gayed. Michael is a 5x Dow & Founders Award Winner focused on rules based investing. He’s also the publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, a mutual fund portfolio manager, and an entertaining stock market personality with… Continue reading Ho Ho Ho – You’re Fudged Santa Rally Contest

The once serene Red Sea, a bustling highway for global commerce, has morphed into a treacherous landscape of uncertainty. Houthi drone attacks, escalating regional tensions, and the specter of wider conflict are sending shockwaves through the shipping industry, threatening to throw global trade into a tailspin. Let’s navigate the choppy waters of this crisis with… Continue reading Red Sea Turbulence: Choppy Waters Threaten Global Trade – A Deep Dive with Real-World Examples

Ho-Ho-Hold or Hike Hike Hike? The Stock Market’s December Dilemma It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for holiday cheer, that is. For the stock market, December often brings a different kind of magic: the fabled “Santa rally.” Historically, December sees a rise in market optimism, fueled by holiday spending, year-end bonuses, and a… Continue reading Ho-Ho-Hold or Hike Hike Hike? The Stock Market’s December Dilemma