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Gold and silver rally, after 13% fall over two sessions for yellow metal

Gold and silver rose for the first time in two sessions on Tuesday after last week’s record-setting shakeout.

OpenAI reportedly has its own issues with Nvidia after Jensen Huang’s underwhelming support

‘This is our second marriage’: We’re in our 60s. How do we split expenses if we move in together and rent one house?

“We have been taking turns living in his house and my house.”

‘I’m spooked’: Do gold and silver belong in my retirement portfolio after their dramatic fall in value?

“Before you ask, there is nothing extreme about 5% of my ‘alternative’ assets.”

During the worst day for gold in 46 years, options traders made bets the metal could hit $20,000

During Friday’s gold price meltdown, open interest in options on gold rose significantly with traders placing large wagers on the gold price doubling, tripling and even quadrupling

A year after his death, Gene Hackman’s $6.25 million Santa Fe estate finds a buyer in just a few days

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman’s longtime New Mexico home has an offer, mere days after it was put on the market for $6.25 million.

Tennis pro Tommy Paul finds a buyer for $2.8 million Florida home in just days

It could be game, set, match for tennis pro Tommy Paul’s newly listed $2.8 million Florida abode, which has found itself a buyer mere days after it was put on the market.

Teradyne’s stock soars after this ‘absolute blowout’ forecast that was fueled by AI

The company, which makes equipment for testing semiconductors, gave profit guidance that was about 60% above what analysts were expecting.

Adviser links: disappointing outcomes

Mondays are all about financial adviser-related links here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at...

Monday links: a bad tradeoff

MarketsHow major asset classes performed in January 2026. (capitalspectator.com)What's going on with the dollar? (ritholtz.com)Prediction marketsThe CBOE ($CBOE) wants to bring back binary options. (wsj.com)Polymarket is explicitly banned in a number of countries. (wsj.com)On Polymarket's prospects in the U.S. (frontofficesports.com)Fund managementVanguard is cutting fund fees, again. (wsj.com)How investors are targeting funds with SpaceX stakes. (etf.com)AppleApple ($AAPL) has some 2.5 billion active devices. (asymco.com)Apple ($AAPL) has an AI problem, but it's not the one you think. (wsj.com)EconomyA look at Kevin Warsh's track record at the Fed. (stayathomemacro.substack.com)What's taking the Supreme Court so long to rule on tariffs? (wapo.st)Why we need better economic data. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com)Earlier on Abnormal ReturnsAdviser links: disappointing outcomes. (abnormalreturns.com)What you missed in our Sunday linkfest. (abnormalreturns.com)Top clicks last week on Abnormal R

What’s Going On with the Dollar?

    I am always searching for interesting and informative charts, especially ones I can include in my quarterly call, that explain something clients are curious about or highlight an overlooked idea. The call that started 2026 focused on the weakness in the dollar. Considering how significant the US dollar weakness has been, let’s take… Read More The post What’s Going On with the Dollar? appeared first on The Big Picture.

‘We live on Social Security and pensions’: I’m in my 70s and my house needs repairs. Do I take out a $50K loan — or sell stocks?

“Our house is paid off.”

There’s now a bigger risk for stocks than the economy or corporate earnings

January reminded investors that even solid earnings and a strong economy can take a backseat when geopolitical shocks rattle markets.

The ‘January barometer’ for stocks comes with a big asterisk this year

If the first month of 2026 can be any guide to the rest of the year, investors should buckle up.

Here’s what’s worth streaming in February 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and more

With a few notable exceptions, the Winter Olympics is putting a chill on new streaming releases

U.S. stock futures fall, along with bitcoin, as gold and silver’s sell-off may be bleeding into other markets

U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, along with bitcoin, after Friday’s massive sell-off in precious metals capped a tumultuous first month of 2026.

‘I’m rich in everything but parents’: I inherited $400K. Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my fiancé?

“I’m a 40-year-old woman in a committed relationship, and I’ve experienced the loss of both of my parents.”

‘Melania’ documentary’s $7 million box office is a win for the first lady — but not for Amazon

The film’s box office receipts represent a drop in the ocean for Amazon MGM’s $75 million investment.