Edward Blackwood
Edward Blackwood writes for Stoka Journal and other Independent Journal publications, covering futures, options and derivatives and stocks and equity markets. Reporting under this byline is prepared by the Independent Journal editorial desk from primary sources, with AI assistance, and reviewed under our editorial policy.
5 articles
Market commentary: energy ceasefire meets rising oil prices
Trump announced a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, yet crude rose Monday as strikes continued. What the market is weighing for energy stocks and inflation.
Market Commentary: ZIM, STZ Lead Wednesday's Movers Board
Market commentary for Wed., Oct. 7: ZIM raises 2026 guidance, Constellation slides on weak beer volumes, India hikes rates and ICE starts London gold futures.
Value vs. Growth Investing: Styles, Metrics and Trade-offs
Value investing favors stocks priced low against fundamentals; growth investing favors fast-expanding companies. Compare metrics, risks and style rotation.
Bull and Bear Markets Explained: Definitions and Drivers
Bull and bear markets describe sustained rises and falls in stock prices. See how analysts define them, what drives each phase and what history cannot tell you.
Stock Market Outlook: May CPI Shows Energy Driving 4.2% Inflation
May 2026 CPI, released June 10, showed prices up 4.2% over the year, with energy driving most of the monthly gain. What it meant for the stock market outlook.