Now, the catalyst in question is the prospect of a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund, or ETF for those neck-deep in financial vernacular. It seems this grant of market pass might occur in the not-so-distant future.
For the faithful shareholders, Apple’s fate remains tethered to the iPhone, that alchemical device which transforms silicon into shareholder returns. In the June quarter, revenue from these devices surged 13%, a figure that gleams like gold in the quarterly report. Yet, such growth is a fragile thing, a mirage that evaporates when one peers too closely. The March quarter had shown a paltry 2% increase, and the company’s services segment, though profitable, is but a shadow of the iPhone’s might. The truth is that Apple’s empire rests on a single product, a precarious edifice of code and consumer desire. Investors, like pilgrims at a shrine, pray for another “supercycle,” but history teaches that even the most fervent faith cannot defy entropy.
To enumerate Amazon among the no-brainer selections is not to diminish its complexity, but rather to acknowledge the inevitability of its ascent. This colossus of commerce, born from the humble keyboard of a bookseller, has grown into an empire that straddles the digital and physical realms. Its e-commerce dominion, though vast, remains but a fraction of the global retail tapestry, a mere thread in a fabric yet to be fully woven. CEO Andy Jassy, a man of pragmatic foresight, has noted that even now, the majority of transactions occur within the confines of brick-and-mortar establishments. Yet he, and all who study the currents of trade, recognize the inexorable shift toward the virtual bazaar. Amazon, with its relentless innovation, shall be the harvester of this transformation.
As revealed by the ever-vigilant analyst Ali Martinez, the 12-hour chart now displays what appears to be a classic “head and shoulders” formation-cryptocurrency’s equivalent of Shakespearean tragedy. The left shoulder took shape back in February; the head, marked by a dramatic plunge in April, resembles the existential despair of Raskolnikov himself. And now, dear reader, the right shoulder is forming as we speak-or rather, as you read this very sentence. 😅
As these figures flutter to and fro, we must remind ourselves of the noble purpose of the S&P 500 index. This behemoth serves as a reflection of the grand American economy, bravely selected by a very particular committee of wise souls who deem approximately 500 enterprises to be sufficiently grand and economically vital. The market-cap weighted affair paints a rather comprehensive portrait of an economy teetering on the edge of both grandeur and folly. For the common investor, a mutual fund or an ETF presents the likelihood of acquiring the whole shebang without the cumbersome need for selectivity.
Eligible European investors, rejoice! 🎉 For Kraken has bestowed upon you the gift of trading tokenized certificates of popular US equities, all while sidestepping the tedious embrace of traditional brokers. Imagine, if you will, a world where the clock strikes 3 AM and you’re still trading stocks-because why sleep when you can speculate? 🕰️
The MYX token skyrocketed 1,400% to $18.42 in a week. Yes, you read that right. Or did you? 🚀
And so, the floodgates opened. Cryptocurrencies multiplied like dandelions in springtime, each vying for attention, most destined to be nothing more than fleeting fantasies born of human greed. But amidst this cacophony of speculative tokens, there exists-at least according to some-a gem worth polishing. Enter XRP, a creation that dares to claim utility beyond mere speculation.
You see, Brandt, who’s been navigating markets since the era of rotary phones and disco balls, isn’t too thrilled about Robinhood’s new “Multiple accounts” feature. In fact, his reaction is somewhere between an eye-roll and a full-blown sarcastic roast. 🙃
