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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said: Stock trading by Congress members must end

http://twitter.com/1200616796295847936/status/2000689958886006822 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has renewed his call to end congressional stock trading, highlighting outsized returns by lawmakers that far outpace market benchmarks. In 2024, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden’s portfolio surged 123.8%, compared with the S&P 500’s 24.9%, while Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portfolio returned 70.9%. Bessent Urges End to Congressional Trading as …

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Nasdaq will file with the SEC Monday to extend weekday trading to 23 hours

Invevsting.com — Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ:NDAQ), home to tech titans like NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet Inc Class A (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), is planning to submit formal paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday to launch near round-the-clock trading of U.S. stocks, according to a …

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Hakeem Jeffries is blocking vote on stock trading ban for Congress.

@realannapaulina let me speak facts here. 90% of congress is corrupt. If were Speaker, I force every single one of my colleagues Republicans to sign it or else. I would advise to Donald Trump to rescind any republican endorsement that doesn't sign it. I can tell you Anna that my… pic.twitter.com/oE71jZHK5F — Matthew Zimmerman 🇺🇸 …

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“Made $20k trading today, buy my course”

"Made $20k trading today, buy my course" What era are we in?pic.twitter.com/1D9JLHPZOf https://t.co/pISTN27Q4O — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) October 6, 2025 Honestly, at this point how could any analyst think they know where the top is. They’re just closing their eyes and throwing darts. We’ve never been in a situation like this so why try and call …

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Futures deteriorating. Crypto tumbling. Gold is trading at a new record high

Futures deteriorating. Crypto tumbling. Monday looks interesting! pic.twitter.com/FY8mEWCFWa — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) September 22, 2025 Gold is trading at a new record high, above $3,725. At the same time Bitcoin continues to decline, trading below $113,000, hitting an overnight low just below $112,000. Bitcoin is now down 18.5% priced in gold from its record high …

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It is not only a Bubble, it is worse than a Bubble, it is a speculative Frenzy. The S&P 500 is now trading at 3.3x sales, its highest valuation in history. If you think $NVDA $AVGO are different… Go ask $CSCO and $NOK what happened after the Dotcom bubble popped.

It’s their fastest-growing, most concentrated segment. If one pulls back, everything suffers, including margins, hiring, and priorities. What happens when one or both of these customers stop buying due to e.g.recession fears. The stock is 5 – 10% of major indices.https://t.co/rrXevbQqYm — Marko Kolanovic (@markoinny) September 15, 2025 It is not only a Bubble, it …

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Crypto is a leading indicator for equities in terms of risk on and risk off. BTC is trading near 2 month lows currently.

BTC peaks before stocks. QQQ soon will follow. $BTC is trading near 2 month lows currently. Diverging from the $QQQ lately. Last time BTC was trading this low, Q’s were about 4% lower than current levels. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ALwrZMOLm9 — Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives) September 1, 2025 XRP The rare, majestic broadening top has appeared. The abyss awaits. …

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Trend Spider charts reveal how Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks repeatedly spark volatility in Wall Street trading

Jerome Powell’s last Jackson Hole speech will test his legacy as he battles inflation, defends Fed independence and pushes back against political pressure. Here's how the 🇺🇸 stock market has performed around Jerome Powell's recent Jackson Hole speeches – Trend Spider pic.twitter.com/BsBVztZIWI — Evan (@StockMKTNewz) August 22, 2025 Here’s how $SPY have reacted to Powell’s …

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Ban stock trading in Congress.

I am pushing for a ban on single-stock trading in Congress. The American people deserve better than politicians like @RonWyden and @SpeakerPelosi with hedge-fund level returns. Public service should be about serving the people, not getting rich. pic.twitter.com/yaXFGRfiMz — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) August 13, 2025

The S&P 500 is now trading at 3.15x sales, its highest valuation in history. Corporate Insiders are dumping as the stock market hits all-time highs

Retail is buying the top. Insiders are selling the future. The S&P 500 is now trading at 3.15x sales, its highest valuation in history. $SPX Video: https://t.co/eJcpxsTX2d pic.twitter.com/cNKndmlmFR — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) August 10, 2025 Corporate Insiders are dumping as the stock market hits all-time highs 🚨🚨 pic.twitter.com/BOHwqeItU3 — Barchart (@Barchart) August 10, 2025 🚨US …

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Trump slams Pelosi over insider trading. Pelosi’s husband beats hedge funds while Trump’s crypto soars 900%. Trump backs insider ban but keeps playing the game.

BREAKING: President Trump accuses Nancy Pelosi of insider trading. pic.twitter.com/HtWMIsDJoh — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) August 9, 2025 Trump calls Pelosi a “disgusting degenerate.” Says her husband “beat every hedge fund in 2024.” Blames “INSIDE INFORMATION.” https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/trump-accuses-pelosi-insider-trading Pelosi’s 2024 return: +54% Trump’s crypto wallet: +900% Pelosi’s trades: Apple, NVIDIA, Palo Alto Networks Trump’s trades: MAGA …

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Trump undercuts his own senator on insider trading reform but later supports it

Members of Congress now face a proposed ban on stock trading and ownership while in office. “Conceptually, he, of course, supports the idea of ensuring that members of Congress and United States senators who are here for public service cannot enrich themselves.” https://www.rollcall.com/2025/07/31/trump-josh-hawley-insider-trading-pelosi/ Josh Hawley authored the measure extending that ban to the president and …

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Pelosi snaps and cuts off questions on insider trading probe. Watch the clip.

Pelosi lost it when the insider trading question landed. “Why do you have to read that?!” Her voice sharp, abrupt. “That’s not what I agreed to come to talk about.” https://www.foxnews.com/media/nancy-pelosi-shuts-down-question-insider-trading-accusations-live-event Watch Pelosi SQUIRM when asked about potential insider trading investigation: “Why do you have to read that?! That's not what I agreed to come …

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15% tariffs are not high enough for companies to stop trading, investing, and exporting their goods and services… Trump’s tariff billions come from consumers

Economists are having trouble understanding why stocks are at all-time highs. Well, technically, they are not measured in currencies other than the US dollar, like the euro, but in local currency terms, yes. According to economic textbooks, tariffs hamper free trade, cause investment uncertainty, and lead to suboptimal economic outcomes. The reality is that US …

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Congress says no more insider trading, but the White House and lobbyists are already rewriting the rules behind closed doors.

The Senate committee passed the PELOSI Act 8 to 7. Just one Republican voted yes. The bill would ban lawmakers and spouses from owning stocks. The White House is pushing back hard because the bill now includes the president and vice president. “It raises Article II concerns about presidential powers,” says the Office of Legislative …

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US lawmakers urge the SEC to delist Alibaba, $BABA, and other Chinese companies trading in the US

(Reuters) – Two Republican lawmakers have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist Chinese companies, including Alibaba Group, that they say have military links that put U.S. national security at risk, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The chair of the House China committee, John Moolenaar, and the chair of the Senate committee …

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Trump halts Iranian oil purchases, with secondary sanctions targeting nations trading with Iran. China is a major buyer of Iran oil

Trump:ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to, immediately, Secondary Sanctions. They will not be allowed to do business with the United States… — Craig Shapiro (@ces921) May 1, 2025 Previously: ⚡️BREAKING China …

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We’re seeing absolutely enormous inflows in to gold, setting new records. Gold trading in Korea quadruples. China is accumulating gold at a rapid pace.

Wow! We're seeing absolutely enormous inflows in to gold, setting new records. These are the sorts of charts that get me a bit nervous that the trade is becoming rather crowded. pic.twitter.com/l4MfgU8pzN — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) April 20, 2025 Gold just had its biggest ever ETF inflow at $8.0bn in the past week. There …

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Gold hits $3K after fastest rise in modern history accelerates momentum. Chinese gold trading activity explodes

I love this graphic. It took 38 years for gold to rise from $35/oz to $1,000/oz. Then it took 12 years to rise from $1,000/oz to $2,000/oz in 2020. It only took 4 years to go from $2,000 ~~~> $3,000 pic.twitter.com/jcabgwvYOM — CEO Technician (@CEOTechnician) April 15, 2025 GOLD – Remember what I said…'it will …

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NY AG Letitia James Reviewing Potential Insider Trading in Connection with Trump Tariff Pause

First Adam Schiff, now New York Attorney General Letitia James. Letitia James is looking into possible insider trading in connection with President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause. CNN reported: New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into potential insider trading by Trump administration officials and associates around last week’s 90-day tariff pause, James’ office confirmed …

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Insider Trading in the Trump Administration

🇺🇸 "He made $2.5 billion today, and he made $900 million" – Trump. 🤷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/l0RPakgBGb — DD Geopolitics (@DD_Geopolitics) April 10, 2025 Insider trade on steroids – all for the working class you know… https://t.co/LvKmEJ4d7M — — GEROMAN — time will tell – 👀 — (@GeromanAT) April 10, 2025 https://twitter.com/thedragonflyer_/status/1910269364638458165 Anything you can do, we …

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He ran on banning Congressional stock trading, now in office he trades like a maniac.

As a Candidate, He Wanted to Ban Congressional Stock Trading. In Office, He Trades Freely. Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr., who campaigned on prohibiting stock trading by members of Congress, has emerged as one of the most active stock traders in the freshman class. Last March, when Rob Bresnahan, Jr., a wealthy business executive, was running …

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Palantir is taking a beating, and I’m not sure who’s still holding onto this one. It’s trading at 97x sales and people are still calling it a bargain

Anyone buying this dip? It's only trading at 97x sales. I think it's a steal if you can get it under 100x sales. pic.twitter.com/qOojVBSxwq — Joseph Carlson (@joecarlsonshow) February 19, 2025 Palantir taking a hit after everyone finally realized no one knows what the fuck this company does pic.twitter.com/A0zZJl6W5b — Not Jerome Powell (@alifarhat79) February …

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Heavy SPY trading volume often signals uncertainty. Early buying doesn’t guarantee strength. Watch for reversal.

$SPY first-hour trading volume was notably high, with approximately 24 million shares exchanged. A similar pattern occurred on December 30, 2024, when SPY experienced a gap down at the open, followed by two consecutive green hourly candles, before declining further later in the session. This historical context suggests that despite initial buying interest, the market …

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