From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Mason here, September 20th. The market read in five — let's start with the headline number. Let's get into it. First, from paulomacro. Positioning in Oil and Nasdaq Is All Wrong. Oil pulled back from its recent rally, which saw prices jump from $85 to $105 earlier this month. This shift has investors reassessing their positions, as many seem to have faded the rally, likely cutting their exposure. The charts indicate a significant number of investors have either exited or reduced their stakes, which contrasts with the speculative frenzy we saw back in March and April. Now, shifting gears to the Nasdaq, there's an interesting dynamic at play. While oil has been correcting, the tech-heavy index is showing signs of resilience, suggesting that not all sectors are moving in tandem. This divergence could be a signal worth watching as we navigate through the current market landscape. For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets part

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Hey, Mason here. September 19th. The opening read — five stories that explain today's tape. Let's get into it. First, from stockquakes. StockQuakes - AI Stock Analyzer - 5000 Stocks Daily. *PAID = Stock Symbol Viewable with Paid Subscription StockQuakes Top 10 Average Index Charts StockQuakes identify noteworthy changes in the market. StockQuakes sizes can be small, medium, large, and huge. The Daily Top 10 UP Average Index is an aggregate value of noteworthy changes in stocks that ended the day with stock prices higher than they opened per our AI algorithms. The Daily Top 10 UP Average Index is LARGE today with a StockQuakes level of 6.67. Here is a chart of the Daily Top 10 UP Average Index values for the last 10 trading days. Next. Second, from capitolaccount. ‘Our Review Is About Fact’: Author of Fed’s New SVB Autopsy Speaks Out. Sponsored by the Investment Company Institute, the asset management industry serving individual investors.

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Hey, Mason here. September 18th. The opening read — five stories that explain today's tape. Let's get into it. First, from Bloomberg · Markets. Philippines Says China Coast Guard Rammed Its Fisheries Boat. Next. Second, from Bloomberg · Markets. FTSE 100 Live: UK Stock Futures Fall as Rally Set to Fade. Up next. Third, from Morning Brew. SEC: Go ahead and trade stocks like they’re crypto. America’s financial markets are one step closer to resembling America’s diners: The Securities and Exchange Commission will temporarily allow blockchain-based platforms to offer tokenized versions of US stocks, the agency announced yesterday—possibly opening the door to 24/7 trading of digitized mainstream assets. Until now, platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood offered tokenized securities that are purportedly linked to US stocks (but grant no ownership rights to the stock itself) only outside the US, because of US regulations. And then. Fourth, from sto

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Mason. September 17th. Five things on the tape worth your attention this morning. Let's get into it. First, from Bloomberg · Markets. FTSE 100 Live: UK Stocks Futures Gain, Pound Steady Ahead of BOE. Next. Second, from themarketchronicle. The Fed May Need To Hike Another 100 BPS - Advanced Topics. The Fed might be looking at another 100 basis points hike, which is a significant move that could shake things up. With inflation still a concern, they’re feeling the pressure to tighten financial conditions. Recent data suggests that they need to act decisively to steer inflation back to target levels. The S&P 500 is showing signs of losing support, and that could lead to some volatility in the markets. Add to that the rising oil prices and yields, and you’ve got a recipe for further market testing. It’s a complex landscape, but keeping an eye on these trends will be key in the coming weeks. For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, o

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Mason here, September 16th. The market read in five — let's start with the headline number. Let's get into it. First, from Bloomberg · Markets. Hong Kong to Launch Dim Sum Bond Index in Offshore Yuan Hub Push. Hong Kong will launch an index for offshore yuan bonds, according to Chief Executive John Lee, betting that a market benchmark can boost trading activity and reinforce the city’s role as China’s premier offshore renminbi hub. Next. Second, from Bloomberg Technology. Paytm Bulls See IPO Price Back in Reach After Five-Year Wait. Up next. Third, from Bloomberg · Markets. US 10-Year Yield Hits Two-Decade High as Fed Decision Looms. "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Hey, Mason here. September 15th. The opening read — five stories that explain today's tape. Let's get into it. First, from Bloomberg · Markets. Eastern Europe Is Outshining West in Region’s New Bond Order. Next. Second, from Bloomberg · Markets. FTSE Live: UK Stock Futures, Pound Slip as Oil Extends Climb. Up next. Third, from Bloomberg · Markets. US 10-Year Yield Tops 5%, AI Slowdown Concerns Hit Chipmakers. "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg) And then. Fourth, from The Daily Upside. Will Doomsayers Derail Anthropic’s Mega IPO?. Last week gave us the apocalyptic AI tweet heard around the world, though not everyone is taking it seriously. The Presiden

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Hey, Mason here. September 14th. The opening read — five stories that explain today's tape. Let's get into it. First, from The Daily Upside. Franklin Templeton Converts Three Mutual Funds to ETFs. The U.S. Core Equity Fund will shift to the existing U.S. Large Cap Multifactor Index ETF, while the International Core Equity Fund and the Emerging Market Core Equity Fund will become new ETFs. This move taps into the growing trend of asset managers looking to streamline their offerings, especially since the SEC has opened the door for more share class innovations. The transition to ETFs can provide immediate scale and simplify distribution, which seems to be a strategic choice for the firm. For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kraken supports Bitcoin — link in show notes. Next. Second, from The Daily Upside. Wall Street Bets on Rate Hike From a Fed Hemmed In by Persistent Inflation. Someone tell the president not

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Mason, September 13th. Here's what I'd flag before the open. Let's get into it. First, from ZeroHedge. Florida's Attorney General Sues Netflix For Allegedly Harvesting, Selling Children's Data. Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, is suing Netflix for allegedly collecting and selling data on children, despite the company claiming to provide a safe, ad-free environment for young viewers. The lawsuit, filed on September 9, seeks billions in damages and aims to halt what Uthmeier describes as deceptive practices. He argues that Netflix misled parents by promoting kids' profiles as secure spaces while secretly tracking their data, especially after launching its advertising business in 2022. Uthmeier is pushing for a permanent injunction to stop Netflix from using addictive features designed to keep children engaged on the platform. He points to comments made by Netflix's former chairman, Reed Hastings, who assured investors that th

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Mason. September 12th. Markets desk — five stories, watch the tape, ignore the noise. Let's get into it. First, from CNBC US News. Why data centers could be the next big market for catastrophe bonds. I can’t access the article directly, but I can share some thoughts on the general trend. Catastrophe bonds, or cat bonds, are becoming an interesting topic, especially as data centers grow in importance. With the increasing reliance on digital infrastructure, the risks associated with natural disasters or cyber threats are rising too. Investors might start looking at cat bonds linked to data centers as a way to hedge against potential losses. These bonds could provide a safety net for companies that are heavily invested in technology and data storage. It’s a fascinating intersection of finance and tech, showing how traditional insurance models are adapting to new realities. For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kr

From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. Mason, September 11th. Quick read on what moved overnight — five stories, no fluff. Let's get into it. First, from The Daily Upside. Musk’s Boring Company Scores $23 Billion Valuation Despite Slow Progress. Boring Company just hit a $23 billion valuation after a $3 billion funding round led by the UAE, a big leap from its previous $5.7 billion mark last year. It’s interesting since the company hasn’t made much headway on its projects lately. The only completed venture so far is the Vegas Loop, a short taxi tunnel network. However, there’s some movement with two new projects: the Music City Loop in Nashville, which is set to start operations by the end of the year, and a 14-mile network in Dubai, backed by the UAE funding. Musk’s team is also asking investors to actively support the company, which adds a layer of accountability to this funding. It’ll be intriguing to see how this all unfolds. For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure,