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How markets actually work — interest rates, earnings, commodities, sectors, and the mechanics behind the moves. Written for investors who want to understand, not just react.

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Macro7 min read

Why Interest Rates Move Growth Stocks

When the Fed raises rates, tech stocks drop. When they signal cuts, growth rallies. Here's the actual mechanism behind this relationship — and what it means for your portfolio.

March 15, 2026
Earnings6 min read

How to Read an Earnings Beat or Miss

A company "beats" earnings and the stock drops 8%. Another misses and rallies. Here's why earnings reactions don't follow the obvious script — and what to actually look for.

March 22, 2026
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Sectors7 min

Why AI Infrastructure News Moves Semiconductor Stocks

When Microsoft announces $80B in AI data center spending, NVDA jumps 5%. Here's the supply chain logic that connects AI ...

Mar 25
Earnings6 min

How to Read an Earnings Beat or Miss

A company "beats" earnings and the stock drops 8%. Another misses and rallies. Here's why earnings reactions don't follo...

Mar 22
Commodities8 min

What Actually Moves Oil Prices

Oil is the most politically and economically sensitive commodity on earth. Here's the framework for understanding what d...

Mar 20
Macro6 min

How CPI Impacts Markets — And Your Portfolio

CPI day is one of the most volatile days on the calendar. Here's exactly what the Consumer Price Index measures, why Wal...

Mar 18
Macro7 min

Why Interest Rates Move Growth Stocks

When the Fed raises rates, tech stocks drop. When they signal cuts, growth rallies. Here's the actual mechanism behind t...

Mar 15
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