Investment Learning

  • March 20, 2025

'Drill, baby, drill is not going to happen.' Here's why.

The energy sector (^GSPE) has outperformed the broader market (^GSPC) year to date from optimism around US President Donald Trump's second term. University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs tells Brad Smith and Madison Mills that Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' rhetoric is not only unlikely to come to fruition but would also likely be harmful to the US oil industry if it did. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.

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  • March 19, 2025

Aggressive Trader With Nearly $1M in Play Bets Big On Market Drop—'What If We Don't Get There?'—Reddit Debates His High-Risk Strategy

Market downturns can be both terrifying and opportunistic for investors because while some see drops as a reason to panic, others view them as a chance to buy assets at a discount. Still, investing during a market decline is not without risks, especially when using high-risk strategies like leveraging ETFs or betting heavily on a continuous downturn. One Reddit user has sparked a lively debate with his very aggressive approach to the current market. The poster, in his 30s with nearly $1 million

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  • March 19, 2025

Mortgage applications decline over 6% week-over-week: MBA survey

Mortgage applications fell by 6.2% in the week ending on March 14, as reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Yahoo Finance senior housing reporter Dani Romero comes on Wealth to comment on how elevated mortgage rates are still weighing on prospective homebuyers and what they mean for long-term affordability challenges. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

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  • March 19, 2025

Barrick (GOLD) Stock Offers Safe Haven Amid Volatile Market Conditions

As one of the top-tier precious metal miners, Barrick Gold (GOLD) seems like a solid investment at first glance. The stock exhibits strong financial performance; EBITDA rose 30% last quarter, gold production is increasing while key projects like Pueblo Viejo advance ahead of schedule. While circumstances are indeed picking up for GOLD stock, the relative underperformance compared to gold itself is rather conspicuous. With gold working its way back into investor considerations, the sector stands

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  • March 18, 2025

Trump cabinet to form affordable housing task force: What to know

US housing starts rose 1.5 million in February, an 11.2% increase from the revised January data. US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum look to form a joint task force to identify federal land where affordable housing can be built upon. National Association of Realtors (NAR) deputy chief economist and vice president of research Jessica Lautz sits down with Wealth host Brad Smith to expand upon what this proposed task force could do and where it could face pushback. She also touches on climate concerns aroun insurance coverage and inventory expectations for the spring homebuying season. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

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