Full-time trader Erik Smolinski attributes his strong returns to detailed monthly and annual reviews, which help him adjust strategies and recognize market shifts. He advises everyday investors to regularly review their portfolios against benchmarks like SPY and QQQ, and to treat their investing like a business with periodic performance assessments.
BitMine Immersion Technologies has announced it now holds over 3.97 million ETH, representing more than 3.2% of the total ETH supply, and has total holdings of $13.3 billion including crypto and cash. The company is the largest ETH treasury globally, supported by major institutional investors, and aims to acquire 5% of ETH. It is also highly traded in the US stock market, with plans for a shareholders meeting in Las Vegas in January 2026.
Palantir stock remains near all-time highs ahead of its Q3 earnings report, with other tech giants like Robinhood, AMD, and Qualcomm also set to release results. The week features significant earnings reports, including from AI chipmaker AMD and data analytics leader Palantir, which has shown strong growth. The article also discusses options trading strategies around earnings, highlighting potential opportunities and risks.
CoreWeave's $9 billion all-stock bid for Core Scientific faces significant market skepticism and is unlikely to succeed, with less than a 30% chance of shareholder approval amid concerns over deal valuation, structure, and the company's reliance on a single customer.
Nancy Pelosi has outperformed the S&P 500 with an 816% return over the past decade, largely through strategic stock trades, including selling Microsoft and Visa shares before regulatory actions and investing in Tempus AI before a major deal. She is considered a highly skilled investor among politicians, with her trades tracked by ETFs that mimic her and other politicians' strategies.
StubHub is set to go public with an IPO priced at $23.50 per share, valuing the company at $8.6 billion, amid strong demand but facing challenges like competition, slowing growth, and high insider control. The stock begins trading on Wednesday, but investors should be cautious as IPOs can be volatile and face downward pressure after initial gains.
Robinhood has been added to the S&P 500 index, with its market value reaching $91 billion, marking a significant milestone for the company in the financial services sector.
Pennsylvania's 8th District House candidate Rob Bresnahan faces scrutiny over continued stock trading despite proposing legislation to ban it for Congress members, with opponents accusing him of insider trading and unethical behavior, while his campaign dismisses criticisms as extreme.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway invested $1.6 billion in UnitedHealth and sold its T-Mobile stake in Q2, while also trimming holdings in Apple and Bank of America, and adjusting investments in homebuilders and steel companies amid various market challenges.
Figma's IPO on the NYSE was highly successful, with the stock soaring and market cap reaching $45 billion, marking a significant milestone after its failed acquisition attempt by Adobe.
Figma Inc. went public with an IPO that raised $1.2 billion, valuing the company near $20 billion, with shares indicated to start trading at $95-$98, significantly above the IPO price, reflecting strong investor demand and growth in the design and collaboration software sector.
Figma Inc. is set to open trading at $95-$100 per share, significantly above its $33 IPO price, after raising $1.2 billion in one of the year's most anticipated US IPOs, valuing the company at over $20 billion. The high demand and oversubscription highlight strong investor interest in the company's design and collaboration software, which has expanded into AI and developer tools.
President Trump criticized Senator Josh Hawley for voting with Democrats to advance a bill that would ban stock trading by lawmakers and top officials, accusing Hawley of being used by Democrats to target him and of playing into Nancy Pelosi's interests, despite earlier expressing support for the bill conceptually.
The House Ethics Committee rebuked Congressman Mike Kelly for violating conduct rules related to stock trades by his wife involving a steel company, highlighting concerns over potential conflicts of interest and lack of transparency during a four-year investigation.