It's time for the big three. We've got three stocks, three charts, and three trades for you. Rick Ducat, of course, will take us through the charts. As always, here to take us through the trades, Jason Brown from the brownreport.com and the author of Five-Year Millionaire. Great to have you both with us on this Monday morning. Jason, would love to start with just a big picture thought on the action we're seeing to kick off this week and this month and trading the Bitcoin selloff, silver and gold falling.A l ...

Dmitry Vinogradov/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Stock index futures signal another red day for Wall Street. (00:14) Oil prices drop over 5% as Iran de-escalation talks weigh on market. (01:26) Crypto slide intensifies as Bitcoin hits around $75,000. (02:25) This is an abridged transcript. Wall Street could be looking at another red day with futures falling. Nasdaq 100 futures (US100:IND) are down 0.8%. S&P 500 futures (SPX) declined 0.5%, a ...

Core Insights - FEMSA has completed the separation of the Grupo Nós joint venture in Brazil with Raízen S.A. [1] - As a result of this transaction, FEMSA retained the OXXO stores in Brazil and the distribution center in Cajamar, São Paulo [2] Company Overview - FEMSA creates economic and social value through its various companies and institutions, aiming to be the best employer and neighbor in its operational communities [3] - The company operates in the retail industry through its Proximity Americas Division, which includes the OXXO small-format store chain, and Proximity Europe, which encompasses Valora, a European retail unit [3] - FEMSA also has a Health Division that includes drugstores and digital financial services initiatives, as well as a beverage division through Coca-Cola FEMSA, the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products globally by volume [3] - The company employs over 392,000 individuals across 18 countries and is recognized in several sustainability and ESG indexes [3]

Core Insights - NCR Atleos has renewed its partnership with Heart of England Co-operative for five years, focusing on enhancing financial inclusion through upgraded ATM services [1][1][1] Company Overview - NCR Atleos is a leader in self-service financial access, providing innovative solutions for financial institutions, retailers, and consumers [1][1] - The company operates the largest independently-owned ATM network and emphasizes operational efficiency and digital-first experiences [1][1] Partnership Details - The renewed agreement includes a comprehensive upgrade of Heart of England Co-operative's 35-site ATM network, ensuring free cash access for local communities [1][1] - The collaboration aims to enhance ATM availability and service quality, aligning with both organizations' commitment to customer satisfaction [1][1] Strategic Goals - Heart of England Co-operative aims to maintain its strategic priorities while benefiting from NCR Atleos' operational efficiency and innovative solutions [1][1] - The upgraded ATM network is expected to drive foot traffic and meet evolving customer needs in Coventry and Warwickshire [1][1]

Core Insights - German retail sales experienced a slight increase of 0.1% in December compared to the previous month, which was slightly below expectations [1] Group 1 - The increase in retail sales indicates a modest growth in consumer spending in Germany [1] - The data suggests that the retail sector may be facing challenges in meeting market expectations [1]

US stock futures tumbled early on Monday after a dramatic sell-off in gold and silver unnerved investors, with tech leading the way as AI trade worries circled and Federal Reserve uncertainty deepened. Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) dropped 1%, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) fell roughly 0.7%. Contracts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), which includes fewer tech names, slid 0.3%. All three indexes retraced deeper losses overnight that followed a sharp reversal on Wall Street on Friday. Stocks re ...

US stock futures tumbled early on Monday after a dramatic sell-off in gold and silver unnerved investors, with tech leading the way as AI trade worries circled and Federal Reserve uncertainty deepened. Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) dropped 1%, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) fell roughly 0.7%. Contracts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), which includes fewer tech names, slid 0.3%. All three indexes retraced deeper losses overnight that followed a sharp reversal on Wall Street on Friday. Stocks re ...

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Group 1: Economic Indicators - Economists expect nonfarm payrolls to rise by 68K last month, with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.4% [3] - The upcoming jobs numbers may be overshadowed by comments from Fed-chair nominee Kevin Warsh regarding interest rates [3][4] Group 2: Earnings Reports - Amazon is projected to report EPS of $1.94 on revenue of $211 billion, with analysts anticipating an upside surprise due to AWS capacity additions and AI infrastructure demand [5] - Alphabet is set to report earnings on Wednesday, while Amazon will follow on Thursday, highlighting the focus on megacap companies this week [5][6] Group 3: Industry Trends - Amazon's recent layoffs, approximately 10% of its corporate workforce, are seen as a shift towards AI-driven operations, reflecting a broader trend in Big Tech [6] - The labor market may face deterioration as companies increasingly adopt AI, potentially leading to more layoffs and reduced hiring [4] Group 4: Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin has dipped below $80K, marking its lowest level since April 2025, and has experienced a fourth consecutive monthly decline [8] - The total cryptocurrency market cap has decreased by about 4%, falling below $2.8 trillion, with Bitcoin now ranking as the 12th-largest asset by market cap [9]

Key TakeawaysMiddle East tensions escalate dramatically as Iran declares EU militaries "terrorist groups" in retaliation for the EU's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), coinciding with heightened Israeli-US military coordination regarding a potential strike against Iran.Taiwan is rapidly bolstering its maritime defense capabilities, including radar and surveillance systems, and conducting extensive drills to counter persistent Chinese "gray zone" operations and incursions.China's P ...