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I think if we told people in 1970s America that one of the most promising places you could put your money was Vietnam, they’d call you nuts. Fast forward over the decades, and I’m going to show you why the VanEck Vietnam ETF (VNM) is a great trade here, notes Sean Brodrick, editor at Weiss Ratings Daily.
Ken Medlock is senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. He breaks down the Middle East conflict’s impact on global energy in this MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast episode.
Following disappointing readings in December and January, February’s retail sales report offered some reassurance. It was the strongest reading since July, while core retail sales and control group sales, the portion that feeds into GDP, also came in ahead of economists’ expectations, observes Bret Kenwell, US investment analyst at eToro US.
Valued at $56.7 billion, Diamondback Energy Inc. (FANG) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company, with its primary focus on the Permian Basin. The upstream operator focuses on growth through a combination of acquisitions and active drilling in America’s hottest and lowest-cost shale region, says Jim Van Meerten, analyst at Barchart.
Wall Street has been retreating and the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) is underwater. But the energy sector is still cruising ahead in 2026. Pembina Pipeline Corp. (PBA) is a stock I like here, observes Elliott Gue, editor of Energy and Income Advisor.
Crude oil is on the march again, with benchmark US prices back above $100. Stocks, gold, silver, and Treasuries are all higher, too. So, are Bitcoin and the US dollar.
Stocks are sliding to end the week, while oil prices are climbing – with Brent crude trading near $105 a barrel again. Gold and silver are seeing some relief from recent selling, but Treasuries are continuing to wilt.
What will oil stocks do if crude oil REALLY goes vertical? As in toward its all-time high...or even (gulp) $200 a barrel? Surprisingly, one example from the not-too-distant past suggests energy stock investors might be a little disappointed.
This week Dr. Ed Yardeni joins the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast to analyze how the Middle East conflict and “the fog of war” are reshaping the global economic outlook. He discusses why he raised his recession odds to 35% and how current geopolitical volatility may force the Federal Reserve to pause interest rate cuts indefinitely.
In early January, WTI crude oil traded around $55 per barrel. As I write this, WTI oil is trading for $95 a barrel — up 70% from where the prices were at the start of the year. Diamondback Energy Inc. (FANG) is a stock to trade, notes Tim Plaehn, editor of The Dividend Hunter.

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This talk will explain what liquid alternative funds are and how they can benefit retail investment portfolios.  It will detail their advantages and disadvantages and the 6-year journey, initiated by the Ontario Securities Commission, up to promulgation (official law) and the 6-7 years since then.  Viewers will also view updated performance information and their efficacy through market crises. 

Over the past four years, elevated interest rates have placed significant strain on multifamily sponsors across the US. That pressure is now translating into real opportunity as banks foreclose on overleveraged operators, creating a rare window to acquire quality assets at distressed pricing. Nitya Capital is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this through strong lender relationships, securing very favorable debt terms. This environment represents a compelling entry point into multifamily value-add investing, with basis resets not seen in years. In this webinar, Swapnil Agarwal will break down why this cycle presents a generational buying opportunity. If you are looking to deploy capital into distressed real estate with an experienced sponsor, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

In today’s environment of economic uncertainty and shifting capital markets, many investors are turning to recession-resistant alternative commercial real estate strategies designed to generate durable income and long-term growth. This presentation will explore which sectors within commercial real estate have historically demonstrated resilience during economic downturns — and why structural supply constraints, demographic tailwinds, and disciplined underwriting position them for strong performance in the next cycle.

With valuations having corrected 20–30% and now stabilizing, new development pipelines sharply reduced, and institutional capital beginning to flow back into the market, disciplined investors are entering at a fundamentally stronger basis — positioned to capture durable income, long-term appreciation, and compelling tax advantages.

PRC Equity Fund is a Regulation A Fund qualified by the SEC to issue securities to accredited and non-accredited investors. PRC Equity Fund provides upfront capital to acquire and develop student housing near public universities. Working in tandem with its primary customer, Project PRC, it has access to virtually limitless capital through the tax-exempt bond market. Investors participate passively, earning an annualized 10% and participating in a 70% profit share.

Join Ken Gee, Founder & Managing Member of KRI Partners, in this jam-packed webinar. He will explain the five critical factors that have created the perfect multifamily buying opportunity. Ken is a former commercial lender and CPA, and has been featured on more than 125 financial podcasts. Over the last 28 years, his firm, KRI Partners, has acquired more than 20 properties worth more than $200 million. Their management team has managed more than 16,000 units. Finally, they have raised and deployed more than $60 million from more than 450 investors.

The era of limitless credit and fiat expansion is ending. Around the world, central banks, sovereign funds, and even corporations are quietly re-anchoring their balance sheets to tangible assets—gold, silver, and critical minerals. This “great re-collateralization” marks the early stages of a global monetary reset, where trust in paper promises gives way to tangible, measurable value. 

In this timely presentation, David Morgan reveals the signals behind the shift, why debt and derivatives can no longer sustain the illusion of wealth, and how investors can position before the next system emerges. Learn how to preserve and multiply purchasing power as the world transitions from paper to tangible assets—and from confidence to collateral.  

Tariffs! Sanctions! Trade War with China! Now might seem like a terrible time to invest in shipping stocks, but this is exactly why savvy investors are seeking out selective picks from the team of experts at Value Investor's Edge ("VIE"). VIE's exclusive long-only model portfolios have produced a 38% annualized return (over 22x cumulatively!) over the past 10 years since the research shop was established in mid-2015. Join this session to learn from J Mintzmyer, the founder of VIE, who has a PhD from Harvard University, specifically focused on sanctions and trade flow impacts. He will share the latest macro insights, provide a review of key sectors, and discuss a top research pick that has more than 50% upside potential over the next 3-6 months. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a global expert and profit from contrarian investment picks while the rest of the herd is busy chasing crowded ideas in popular segments! 

Join Michael Kramer as he explains how a combination of draining liquidity and low realized volatility sets up a potential end-of-year rollercoaster. 

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