The use cases for blockchain technology are expanding at a rapid pace. One of the primary reasons for that evolution is the transparency offered by this technology. As more end users embrace the transparency advantages offered by blockchain, the related investment thesis could expand and benefit. That could potentially signal long-term upside for assets...

The prospect of interest rate cuts and subsequently, a declining dollar, may be helping fuel gold’s rally. However, it’s not the only factor propelling gold to new highs this year. In a Kitco News report, commodity investor Dennis Gartman could see gold pushing past the $3,000 price level in the next two years. According to [...] The post Gold’s Rally...

Fidelity offers a broad array of ETF strategies, including its recently introduced suite of Fundamental ETFs. Jessica Stauth, PhD and Benjamin Treacy, CFA joined Todd Rosenbluth, Head of Research at VettaFi, to discuss this high conviction, fundamental lineup in a recent livecast hosted on the VettaFi platform. The firm currently offers four fundamental...

A major supply disruption may be what corn needs to shake off its price decline. It may come in the form of a leafhopper infestation that’s plaguing Argentina’s corn crops. That could be particularly problematic for the commodity’s prices given that that country is the second largest corn producer in South America. Globally, only Brazil [...] The...

The Nasdaq-100® has performed well in recent days, reaching a new all-time high last month. While the economy is not signaling a slowdown anytime soon, interest rates appear to be higher for longer as the  latest CPI data indicates that consumer inflation is stickier than the Federal Reserve anticipated, forestalling the prospect of any rate [...] ...

Market choppiness persists ahead of key economic data later this week. Even earnings beats prove difficult to lift equity performance as interest rate concerns weigh heavily on investors’ minds. As equity volatility continues, investors increasingly turn to equity income strategies for opportunity. GDP data for the first quarter drops tomorrow, and...