Many investors think their only move in a volatile market is to “get out.” But as I’ve always told people, that means you have to be right twice, on the way out and the way back in. Why play that game? I personally haven’t in a very long time. More News from Barchart To be clear, I am always simultaneously playing offense and defense. That means while I’m positioned for a stock market up move at all times, the degree to which I am exposed to it varies. So do the tools I use to craft, maintain, and adju ...

Core Viewpoint - The current market environment is likened to a "Marie Antoinette" market, where wealthy individuals are detached from the concerns of average investors, leading to a disparity in perspectives on market volatility and risk [2]. Group 1: Market Reactions and Commentary - President Trump's "liberation day" tariff announcement caused significant turmoil in the stock market, with a notable 4,000-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average within a few days [3][4]. - High-profile figures, including Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, criticized investors for panicking during market fluctuations, labeling them as "weak" and "stupid" [3][4]. - Wealthy individuals, such as Trump and Scott Bessent, are less affected by market volatility, viewing it as an opportunity to acquire stocks at lower prices [5][6]. Group 2: Wealth Disparity and Market Perception - The comments from wealthy individuals reflect a disconnect from the average investor's experience, as they do not face the same financial pressures [6][7]. - Anecdotal evidence used by officials, such as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's reference to his mother-in-law's financial resilience, highlights the privilege of those in wealthier positions [7].

The oil market currently sits between two distinctive scenarios, involving the growing supply risk from Venezuela, and prospect of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. On one hand, the prospect o... ...

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Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500 has shown a significant recovery but is expected to experience further volatility in the near future [1] Group 1 - The S&P 500 index has rebounded impressively, indicating a strong market recovery [1] - Analysts predict that the index will face more fluctuations moving forward, suggesting a mixed outlook for investors [1]

LIVE Markets Open Higher to End a Volatile Month Subscribe to Barron's By Last Updated: Callum Keown 44 min ago Stock Markets Open Higher as Holiday Rally Rescues a Volatile November The stock market opened higher Friday as the S&P 500 continued its rapid recovery and battled to emerge unscathed from a volatile and eventful November. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% shortly after the open on a shortened half-day for the market on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was 0.2% higher and the Nasdaq Composite rose ...

Investment Strategy - Stablecoins, BTC (Bitcoin), Gold, and Cash are considered the best hedges in a volatile market [1]

Bonus Forecast - Previous forecasts indicated a decrease in bonuses for 2025 [1] - Current projections suggest bonuses will increase, particularly for stock traders [1] - The rise in bonuses is likely due to market volatility [1]

Market Trends & Investment Advice - Two-thirds (66.67%) of financial advisors are adjusting retirement investment advice due to market volatility and economic uncertainty [1]