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Volatility Outlook - Week of January 27, 2025
1. Weekly Closing Data of Major Indices As of January 24, 2025, the major indices closed as follows, with percentage changes compared to...

Ken Philips
Jan 26, 20253 min read


Humans vs. AI: how ethics are formed and where they fail
The rise of artificial intelligence forces us to confront a fascinating and urgent question: how do we and AI compare when it comes to...

Ken Philips
Jan 25, 20254 min read


JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Analysis
1. Revenue Growth JPMorgan Chase reported $43.7 billion in revenue, marking a 10% year-over-year increase. This strong growth was driven...

Ken Philips
Jan 19, 20252 min read


Goldman Sachs (GS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Analysis
1. Revenue Growth Goldman Sachs demonstrated exceptional revenue growth, reporting $13.87 billion in revenue, a 22.54% year-over-year...

Ken Philips
Jan 19, 20253 min read


VIX Outlook - Week of January 20, 2025
1. Weekly Closing Data of Major Indices As of January 17, 2025, the major indices closed as follows, with percentage changes compared to...

Ken Philips
Jan 19, 20254 min read


Nikola Tesla: Energy as a universal force and the vision of a harmonious future
When we think of Nikola Tesla, images of the brilliant inventor and his groundbreaking contributions to electricity and technology often...

Ken Philips
Jan 18, 20253 min read


VIX Outlook - Week of January 13th, 2025
As of January 10, 2025, the major indices closed as follows, with percentage changes compared to their January 3, 2025, closing values:...

Ken Philips
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Does AI Ever Lie? A Case Study in Ethical Challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential across industries, from predictive modeling to medical diagnostics and...

Ken Philips
Jan 11, 20253 min read


Navigating Chaos: The Geopolitical and Economic Risks of 2025
As we step into 2025, the global stage is more fragmented and unpredictable than ever. The Top Risks 2025 report by Eurasia Group, one...

Ken Philips
Jan 8, 20254 min read


VIX Outlook - Week of January 6th, 2025
Indices Overview As of January 6, 2025, the major indices closed as follows, with percentage changes compared to their December 27, 2024,...

Ken Philips
Jan 6, 20254 min read


Exploring The Finding - Itihad: Episode 03
This episode tackles some of the boldest ideas in the book, "The Finding - Itihad," from covert geopolitical maneuvers to hidden power...

Tom & Kaoru
Jan 5, 20252 min read


Unveiling the Market's Volatility: A Closer Look at Precision Strategies
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted financial markets like never before, creating an extraordinary playground for volatility-focused...

Ken Philips
Jan 1, 20252 min read


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
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