Your Second Half Kick-Off Guide

Trump… Elon… DOGE… immigration… tariffs… protests… Iran…

Investors had a lot to chew on in the first half of 2025.

And our team says the second half will be even wilder!

In a minute, I’ll give you a preview of what they see ahead — including the opportunities on their radar.

But first, let’s look at our Top Stories and the Reader Forum.

Your Top Stories & Analysis of the Week:

• “Conspiracy Friday: Iran’s Bitcoin Nukes” (Altucher Confidential, Chris Campbell): When the United States bombed Iranian nuclear sites last week, there was a noticeable drop in Bitcoin mining. Did our strikes take down Iran’s crypto mines? It’s not as crazy as it sounds, as Chris explains. He also walks you through some alternative theories. And no matter what the truth is, Chris says it has big implications for the crypto markets. Discover why this was his most-liked story last week!

• “Buying as the World Burns” (Daily Reckoning, Adam Sharp): War is usually bad for stocks. But U.S. markets were rising even before the ceasefire… and Iranian missiles didn’t stop Israeli stocks from hitting all-time highs. Adam digs into why in the most-liked Daily Reckoning of the week. Learn what’s driving the bullish optimism — and what could finally give Wall Street some pause. Adam also reveals where he’s putting his money to play what he sees ahead.

• “Igniting the Drone Revolution” (Altucher’s Investment Network Pro, James Altucher): Flying drones have become a part of everyday life, used by businesses and the military to effortlessly go where humans can’t easily reach. But as James recently told his Investment Network Pro members, the tech is still in the Stone Age compared to what’s coming. He explains what will power the next breakthrough… and shares the names of three companies working to make it happen. It’s a story few are paying attention to, which is probably why it was one of our most-liked updates last week. So I unlocked James’ premium analysis for you.

Remember, we publish tens to HUNDREDS of stories. The write-ups above are our TOP ones for the week — including one that had been roped off from the public. If you want to stay ahead of the pack, make sure you’re caught up now.

And if you’d like to nominate any of our stories for next week’s “Top 3,” just let me know at concierge@paradigmpressgroup.com.

The Reader Forum:

Omega Wealth Circle members continue to share their thoughts about our highest level of service.

Bill M. writes to Enrique to say:

I started about six months ago with James Altucher's group of services. Those have worked quite well, so I added Jim Rickard's services. Those have mostly worked well, enough for me to agree to upgrading to the Omega Wealth Circle. The money to do it came from James and Jim, but the incentive to do it was YOU!

Enrique saw this and passed it along to me, Bill. So if you’re reading this, I want to tell you that I’m glad your Omega Wealth Circle membership has already paid for itself.

As you mention, you now have access to our entire team. It’s all the research, analysis and recommendations you need to build a lasting nest egg.

So I hope you’ll update Enrique and I on your progress!

Next, Michael M. left us a five-star Google review that says:

I have subscribed to many memberships in gaining information about stock trading. Paradigm Press is by far the best. I’ve decided to join Paradigm’s Omega Wealth Circle…

Welcome aboard, Michael! You’ve made a smart choice. Paradigm Press has worked hard to attract world-class financial analysts in a wide range of fields.

If something can help you make money, there’s a good chance we have someone who covers it.

We’re also always looking to grow our team — which is why Omega Wealth Circle members have first access to our newest contributor.

He’s a household name in much of the country… and our most esteemed members are getting his exclusive thoughts now — before they’re available to the public!

(I’ll tell everyone else about him when the time is right. If you can’t wait for the details, become an Omega Wealth Circle member today. Just call our dedicated Member Services team at 844-228-8835, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET for all the details!)

Finally for today, Abraham L. writes Enrique to say:

Should I invest in the past portfolio? Past ones seem to be old and it has already gone up quite a bit. What is your suggestion?

Enrique has seen this email, Abraham. But I think all of our members will benefit from the answer, because it applies to just about all of our services.

Our team monitors open recommendations in a model portfolio. To figure out which plays are still good buys, open the service’s portfolio and check the Comments column.

You should see a sentence that says something like, “Buy using a limit order of $30”...

A limit price is the maximum price you should pay for a stock, as described in our FREE Stock Investing 101 guide on our Wealth Desk. 

So, in general, if the stock’s current price is below the listed limit price you can consider buying it for your portfolio.

In other words, if our analyst set the limit at $30 and the stock is trading for $28, it’s fair game. If the stock is trading for $31, it’s better to wait for the next opportunity to come along.

Sometimes the analyst will increase his recommended limit price, meaning it’s safe to buy a stock up to a higher price.

And if the stock is trading much lower than the suggested limit price, you might be better off waiting for a bounce or our analyst’s latest thoughts.

I hope that helps!

That wraps up this week’s Reader Forum.

Remember, your feedback is vital to our success… so please email me at concierge@paradigmpressgroup.com.

Questions? I’ll get answers! Comments? Let me hear them! Problems? I’ll try to solve them!

This is YOUR forum!

(And don’t forget, we also have a FREE library of introductory investment guides — covering everything from finding a broker to how to trade stock options — on our Wealth Desk. For customer service issues, please use our contact page.)

Now, here’s what’s happening around the water cooler this week…

The Water Cooler — Upcoming Events and More

Stocks managed to hit all-time highs in the first half of 2025, despite a lot of fear and uncertainty.

Can anything shake Wall Street’s confidence heading into the second half?

A lot depends on what happens in the White House…

The Trump administration is still trying to work out trade deals ahead of a self-imposed July 9 deadline. And investors are watching very carefully.

In fact, news that Trump ended negotiations with Canada on Friday caused a quick dip in the major indexes.

So expect a pattern of fear when deals seem to be on the edge of falling apart, followed by relief when governments clear whatever obstacle slowed the talks down.

Our trading experts know that kind of up-and-down action is great for options plays — so expect many opportunities to score quick gains.

Trump will also want a big win before the first of the year. The best way to do that is to unlock “America’s Birthright” — the vast mineral and resource wealth beneath the United States.

Jim Rickards and his team continue to uncover the tiny companies that will make Trump’s America-first policies a reality.

Ending our dependence on foreign raw materials will also deliver profits to anyone who recognized the opportunity now!

Meanwhile, James Altucher and his team are expecting major legislative decisions on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

The next big move could actually come tomorrow — sending cryptos soaring.

And some of the biggest winners could be alt-coins that few people have even heard of.

So strap yourself in… because the next six months are going to be BIG!