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PODCAST: Exploring The Finding -Itihad. Ep. 02
This second podcast episode summarizes the plot of The Finding - Itihad . The protagonist, Ken Rochat, moves to Dubai to trade oil...

Tom & Kaoru
Dec 26, 20241 min read


VIX Outlook - Week of December 23rd, 2024
Indices Overview As of December 20, 2024, major indices have experienced declines compared to their December 13, 2024, closing values:...

Ken Philips
Dec 23, 20242 min read


PODCAST: Exploring The Finding - Itihad Ep. 01
Join us on Exploring The Finding - Itihad: Fiction, Reality, and Unity , a podcast delving into the sequel to The Volatility Smirk ....

Tom & Kaoru
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Article: Predicting VXX Using Advanced Machine Learning Models
Introduction Predicting financial market indices like the VXX (an ETN that tracks short-term VIX futures) is a challenging task, given...

Ken Philips
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Unseen Frontlines: How Pandemic and Geopolitics Converge in a New Era of Covert Conflict
In recent years, the lines between crisis management, military strategy, and covert operations have blurred, revealing a world...

Ken Philips
Dec 18, 20243 min read


What Happened to the Metaverse?
The metaverse, once a concept confined to science fiction, has grown into a tangible reality with real-world implications for industries...

Ken Philips
Dec 16, 20244 min read


VIX Outlook - Week of December 16th, 2024
Indices Overview Here is a summary of the major indices and their performance over the past week (5 working days): S&P 500 Index (SPX) :...

Ken Philips
Dec 14, 20243 min read


Oracle Q2 2025 Earnings
Oracle's Q2 2025 earnings call held on December 9, 2024, offered a deep dive into the company's robust revenue growth, strategic...

Ken Philips
Dec 11, 20243 min read


The Great Debasement: From Henry VIII’s Coins to Modern Crypto Chaos
History, as Mark Twain said, doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. In the 16th century, England witnessed a seismic shift in its...

Ken Philips
Dec 10, 20243 min read


VIX Outlook Summary - December 6, 2024
Indices Overview To provide context for the current VIX outlook, here is a summary of the major indices and their performance over the...

Ken Philips
Dec 8, 20244 min read


Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven?
The idea of Bitcoin as a safe haven asset has sparked endless debates among investors, analysts, and crypto enthusiasts alike....

Ken Philips
Dec 7, 20244 min read


Ichimoku’s Forgotten Origins: An Author’s Exploration of Finance and Mystery
When I began writing The Friar: Pacioli’s Secret Charts , I had no idea how deeply the story would entwine with one of my favorite...

Ken Philips
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Salesforce Q3 2025 earnings
Salesforce's Q3 2025 earnings call reflects a company that is firing on all cylinders. The results showcase robust revenue growth,...

Ken Philips
Dec 4, 20244 min read


How a Hybrid Options Strategy Capitalized on Mid-February 2020 Volatility
Introduction In early 2020, the financial markets faced a seismic shift. The COVID-19 pandemic began disrupting economies worldwide,...

Ken Philips
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Was Putin Planning to Invade Ukraine in 2020? An Analysis
In my book, The Finding - Itihad , I explore how global crises can serve as catalysts—or cover stories—for long-term geopolitical...

Ken Philips
Dec 2, 20242 min read


VIX Outlook Summary - November 29, 2024
Index Close (November 29, 2024): S&P 500 (SPX) : 4,367.36 Russell 2000 : 1,690.82 Dow Jones : 33,547.69 Philadelphia Semiconductor Index...

Ken Philips
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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