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January 16, 2026

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Silver’s growing traction — and why gold can still matter

Gold has long been the “core” precious metal for many investors: a widely recognized store of value, a macro hedge, and a portfolio stabilizer in uncertain times. But over the last year, silver has been attracting outsized attention—not because gold is losing its role, but because silver’s hybrid identity (precious metal and industrial input) has created a different set of catalysts.

January 12, 2026

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Second-order thinking in trading and investing

Social media and Key Opinion Leaders now spread information faster and in greater volume than judgment. Within seconds of a sensational headline or a questionable chart, retail traders rush into the next big thing, often driven by fear of missing out. This reflexive behavior might offer a learning opportunity at best; at worst, it can lead to financial ruin.

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January 20, 2026

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Do brokers manipulate synthetic indices? What happens at Deriv (and what doesn’t)

In the world of online trading, there is a question that lurks in every forum, every comment section, and every trader’s mind after a bad streak: Is the game rigged?Specifically, when it comes to synthetic indices—markets that exist entirely on our servers rather than on the floor of the NYSE or NASDAQ—the concern is natural.

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Prashant Sinha

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January 16, 2026

8

min read

Let’s talk about the bubble in the room

AI + “bubble” has become a content machine. Every day brings a new wave of videos and articles asking the same two questions: is the AI-fuelled rally a bubble, and if it is, when will it pop? The first usually receives a cautious “maybe”; the second is almost always a guess.

Manaf Zaitoun, fintech content strategist with 15+ years of journalism experience

Manaf Zaitoun

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January 6, 2026

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min read

Netflix vs. Paramount: Round 3 – The "Billionaire" Backup

If you thought the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) was over after the Board rejected the cash offer last week, you were wrong. On Monday, December 22, Paramount made a move that changed the math entirely. They didn't just tweak their offer; they brought in the heavy artillery.

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