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U.S. markets pushed higher today with significant momentum, as the Dow Jones flirted with the 50,000 milestone, largely powered by strength in technology. This is precisely the kind of environment where a rules-based momentum strategy can find opportunities, and today’s performance reflects a portfolio positioned in the market’s strongest trends. Quant Rockets Performance Highlights Top…

U.S. stocks kicked off the year with solid gains across the board, as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all climbed amid fresh geopolitical tensions in Venezuela. Those developments sparked a rush into safe havens like gold and oil, giving the broader market a lift as investors weighed the ripple effects. It’s a reminder that…

The U.S. market closed out 2025 on a softer note, with stocks pulling back amid thin holiday volume. While the year was strong overall, this final session saw a broad-based dip as investors took some profits and looked ahead to the new year’s earnings season. In this type of environment, where conviction is low and…

The broader market faced another day of selling pressure, with major indices declining for a third consecutive session as commentary from the Fed minutes cooled expectations for imminent rate cuts. This cautious sentiment was particularly evident in the technology sector, and that pressure was reflected in a number of our holdings. Semiconductor and hardware names…

The anticipated Santa Claus rally hit a snag today as U.S. markets pulled back, with traders taking profits as the year draws to a close. The weakness was particularly sharp in precious metals, where a decrease in safe-haven demand led to significant declines in gold and silver. This theme was directly reflected in the portfolio,…

The broader U.S. markets were relatively subdued today, with major indices posting slight declines in quiet holiday trading. The real story, however, was the divergence happening beneath the surface. Quant Rockets Performance Highlights Top Gainers Today Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (GGAL): +2.68% Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM): +2.17% Hecla Mining Company (HL): +1.87% Largest Decliners Today…

The S&P 500 pushed to another record high today, continuing a broad market advance fueled by strong economic data. While the headline indices suggest a simple risk-on environment, the action underneath the surface reveals a more complex story of capital rotation, particularly within the technology sector. This is precisely the kind of environment where a…

U.S. stocks kicked off the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, with major indexes climbing as Treasury yields ticked higher and the Fed reaffirmed steady interest rates ahead. Gold and silver hit fresh records, drawing flows into precious metals amid year-end positioning for 2026 growth plays. This mix signals cautious optimism: investors rotating into momentum…