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The AI Scare Trade
17 February, 2026 by Craig BasingerWherever there’s any whiff of how AI could potentially disrupt an existing business model or service, stocks plunge lower. Are these drops accurate, or do they present an opportunity for investors?
Markets Get Claude'd09 February, 2026 by Craig BasingerThis week, Anthropic launched an updated Claude AI model (Claude Cowork) focused on business solutions. The market has quickly jumped to the conclusion that this will disrupt not just software but businesses from law to advertising.
A Year of News in One Month02 February, 2026 by Craig BasingerSometimes when it rains, it pours. This past January was a rainstorm of headline-grabbing events (and the Patriots are heading back to the Super Bowl)l. It is rather numbing.
Good vs. Bad Steepening26 January, 2026 by Craig BasingerIf an inverted yield curve is a harbinger of a near-term recession, then a steeper yield curve must be good news, right? Japan's recent bond wrinkle may throw a wrench in that theory.
Big Beats Small, Always?19 January, 2026 by Craig BasingerThe start of a new year often has investors wondering if it's time for small caps to shine. What are the pros and cons to staying on the small side?
Oil: The Hits Keep on Coming12 January, 2026 by Craig BasingerIncreased oil supply and flat demand have driven the price of oil to five-year lows. Will 2026 challenge markets' bearish stance on the commodity, and how could recent events in Venezuela affect the situation?