Dave Carter

Dave Carter is a veteran financial markets expert with extensive experience analyzing equities, banking products, and interest rate dynamics for institutions as well as retail audiences. Over years of exposure to financial markets and institutional banking, he has developed deep subject-matter expertise in the domain and how things operate behind the scenes.

7 Steps to Claim Your Hidden IRS COVID Refund Before July 10

A recent landmark court ruling in the case of Kwong v. United States has opened a massive, yet little-known, window for tens of millions of taxpayers to reclaim money from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The court determined that the COVID-19 pandemic effectively paused federal tax deadlines from January 2020 through July 2023. This means […]

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AMD stock winning streak in April 2026 compared to May 2005.

AMD’s Massive Bull Run: Why 2026 is Echoing 2005—and How High It Could Go

The semiconductor landscape of April 2026 is witnessing something the market hasn’t seen in two decades. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) recently concluded an eleven-session winning streak, a vertical climb that has sent analysts scurrying to their history books. The last time the Santa Clara chipmaker saw this level of sustained, day-over-day positive momentum was May

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CPI Report: Inflation Rises to 3.3% Amid Historic Gasoline Surge – March 2026

The release of the latest CPI report today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has sent ripples through the financial markets. According to the March 2026 data, consumer prices accelerated sharply, largely driven by a historic, record-breaking spike in energy costs. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased by 0.9

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Strategic map and aerial view of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and export terminal during the 2026 crisis

Aramco’s Ras Tanura Strike: Is $150 Oil Now Inevitable?

The global energy landscape shifted violently this morning. In a dawn raid that has sent shockwaves from Riyadh to Wall Street, Saudi Aramco’s massive Ras Tanura refinery—the heart of the Kingdom’s oil export infrastructure—was forced into an emergency shutdown following a sophisticated drone strike. As of March 2, 2026, the geopolitical “risk premium” is no

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Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, delivering his first annual letter to shareholders in the 2025 Annual Report.

The Buffett Era is Over: Greg Abel’s First Berkshire Hathaway Letter Reveals a $373 Billion Secret

The final Saturday of February has long been a “secular holiday” for the global investment community. For six decades, that day brought the wisdom, wit, and occasional warnings of Warren Buffett. But as the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Report landed this morning, the signature at the bottom of the lead letter belonged to a new

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A financial report showing the January 2026 PPI Report spike in wholesale service costs compared to previous PPI data.

PPI Report Data: The 2026 Wholesale Inflation “Shock” – Is Your Portfolio Ready for the New PPI Data?

The financial world was laser-focused on the Department of Labor this morning as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest PPI report. For investors looking for a “smooth landing” in the 2026 economy, the newly minted PPI data offers a stark reality check: wholesale inflation is proving far stickier than the “transitory” camp

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Block Stock Surges 24% as Jack Dorsey Announces Massive Block Layoffs at Block Inc.

The financial world was left stunned on February 26, 2026, as Jack Dorsey announced one of the most drastic restructurings in fintech history. In a bold move that sent the Block stock price skyrocketing by over 24% in extended trading, the Block company confirmed it would be laying off approximately 4,000 employees—nearly half of its

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Rolls-Royce (RR) share price spike following the 2025 full-year results announcement

Rolls-Royce FY25 Results: A £9 Billion Surprise for Shareholders and the RR Share Price

Think Rolls-Royce is just about Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornaments? Think again. The 2025 Full-Year Results for Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LSE: RR) just dropped, and they aren’t just “good”—they are transformative. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines wondering if the “Great Recovery” was a fluke, the numbers released on February 26, 2026, provide a

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Stripe Valuation Hits $159 Billion: Why the 2026 Tender Offer Just Changed the IPO Market

The fintech world just received a jolt that shifted the tectonic plates of Silicon Valley. On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Stripe—the programmable financial infrastructure behemoth—announced a massive tender offer that has officially catapulted the company to a staggering $159 billion stripe valuation. For investors hunting for Stripe valuation, this isn’t just another funding round. It

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Digital infographic showing Stripe and PayPal logos with a rising green arrow indicating the PYPL stock price surge.

Is Stripe Buying PayPal? The Bombshell Rumor Sending PYPL Stock to Monthly Highs

The digital payments landscape just experienced a seismic shift. In a Tuesday trading session that caught Wall Street off guard, PayPal stock (PYPL) skyrocketed over 7%, reaching intraday highs of $47.40. The catalyst? A bombshell report from Bloomberg suggesting that the privately-held fintech titan Stripe is exploring an acquisition of the legacy payments pioneer. For

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