Category: Finance

Understanding a company’s financial health and growth trajectory requires a look at its core operations. While share price movements capture investor enthusiasm, earnings per share (EPS) provides a direct measure of how profitable a company is on a per-share basis.   As previously noted, Intact Financial has shown strong EPS growth, averaging 22% annually over the last five years. This robust growth indicates that the […]

The core of the current predicament for hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers lies squarely with the legal status of the SAVE Plan.   The Education Department has issued a clear directive regarding the 460,000 applications that specifically requested the lowest monthly payment option: these applications cannot be processed. A department spokesperson unequivocally stated in a statement to POLITICO: “Loan servicers cannot process these […]

Bitcoin (BTC), currently trading around $119,295.80 with a colossal market capitalization of $2.36 trillion, stands as the undisputed titan of the cryptocurrency market.   Its journey to this valuation has been nothing short of meteoric, transforming early adopters into millionaires and even billionaires. To understand its potential as a future “millionaire maker,” consider this: for a $10,000 investment to swell to $1 million, Bitcoin’s price […]

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is a global titan in the semiconductor industry. Its performance is often seen as a bellwether for the broader technology sector. Shares of TSMC (NYSE: TSM) are experiencing a notable surge today.   This upward movement follows the release of its impressive Q2 results. The company, which is the world’s largest contract chipmaker, plays a pivotal role. It supplies cutting-edge […]

A significant catalyst behind Joby’s recent stock surge came with the pivotal announcement of its expanded manufacturing operations.   On a recent Tuesday, the company confirmed substantial enhancements at its facilities located in Marina, California, and Dayton, Ohio, alongside the strategic addition of new aircraft to its growing fleet. This expansion is not merely an incremental step; it represents a critical leap forward in Joby’s […]

For an extended period now, Jamie Dimon, the influential CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has maintained a remarkably consistent and cautious stance on the U.S. economy. His perspective stands out in a financial landscape often characterized by fluctuating sentiment.   On Tuesday, Dimon reiterated a fundamental truth about economic analysis: accurate forecasts are an immense challenge. He emphasized that true understanding of significant economic shifts often […]

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing, and all eyes are currently fixed on XRP. This digital asset is exhibiting a remarkable surge in its implied volatility (IV), signaling that significant price movements are highly probable in the very near future.   As of recent trading, XRP is demonstrating strong bullish momentum, with its price trading over 5% higher at an impressive $3. This level has not […]

Sending a letter or a postcard in the United States just became a little more expensive. The United States Postal Service (USPS) has, once again, implemented a price hike on its First-Class Mail services.   This latest adjustment, which took effect on Sunday, July 6, 2025, marks another in a series of consistent cost increases that have become a recurring feature in recent years for […]

The term “passive investing” often conjures an image of effortless, hands-off portfolio management. It implies simply buying broad market indexes and letting the market do the work, with minimal ongoing intervention.   This perception frequently extends to the belief that selecting passive funds is a straightforward, almost trivial task, primarily driven by seeking the lowest expense ratio. However, a deeper dive into how Discretionary Fund […]

While Bitcoin continues its impressive rally, hitting a new all-time high of over $118,000 per token today (July 11, 2025) and fueling hopes among many crypto investors that it may soon breach the psychologically significant $120,000 barrier, it’s crucial to recognize that the digital asset market’s dynamism extends far beyond the king of cryptocurrencies.   Today, another significant player, the altcoin XRP, is also experiencing […]