Melina Petrakis

Traded options and derivatives for years. Writes about hedging, volatility, and managing downside without the hype.

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Personal Finance

6 Strategies to Maximize Social Security Benefits Early

When preparing for your retirement years, Social Security represents a crucial element in your financial planning. However, jumping into a

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Banking

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.75%

Understanding the Monetary Policy Committee and Its RoleThe Monetary Policy Committee, known as the MPC, consists of nine knowledgeable individuals chosen by the Bank of England to determine the appropriate level of interest rates in the United Kingdom. This panel includes five senior officials from

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Business

NRC Group ASA Q4 2025 Earnings Presentation

NRC Group ASA (OTCMKTS: NNRRF) has released its comprehensive slide deck accompanying the fourth quarter earnings call for the year

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Crypto

ARK Invest Snaps Up $15M Coinbase Stock Post-Selloff

ARK Invest Reverses Course with Major Coinbase Purchase Renowned investment firm ARK Invest, under the leadership of Cathie Wood, has

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Economy

Eurozone Industry Recovery Persists After December Decline

Eurozone Industrial Production Declines in December Yet Recovery Persists Industrial output across the Eurozone experienced a 1.4% drop on a

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Investing

Broadcom: AI Stock Challenging Magnificent Seven Dominance

A Networking Powerhouse in the AI Landscape The term “Magnificent Seven” originally hails from a classic 1960 Western film, but

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Markets

BTZ CEF: Rates Offer Appeal but Credit Spreads Stay Tight

ThesisWe previously examined the BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust, known by its ticker BTZ, approximately one year earlier. At that point we adjusted our stance on this closed end fund to a neutral hold rating following a notable expansion in the discount relative to its net asset value. Sin

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Investing

Top-Performing Fund Sectors in 2025 Amid Ongoing Outflows

In 2025, investors continued to exercise caution when committing capital to financial markets, as industry statistics revealed yet another year

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Business

DICK’S Sporting Goods Scores Big with Foot Locker Acquisition

Although I frequently analyze retail real estate investment trusts and maintain investments in several, this analysis shifts focus to a

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