Venezuela: Jim Rickards, James Altucher & More!

Wall Street wasn’t prepared for the surprise capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro…

But it will have profound effects on the U.S. markets.

That’s why Jim Rickards has put together a special video presentation to explain what happens next.

You’ll find the FREE link below.

And that’s just one Venezuela briefing our team is preparing — along with their top recommendations for positioning your portfolio for this “black swan” event.

I’ll tell you more after our Top Stories and the Reader Forum.

Your Top Stories & Analysis of the Week:

• “The U.S. Equity Indices and What They Mean” (Rude Awakening, Sean Ring): Everyone has heard about the S&P 500… the Nasdaq… and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But new investors may not know what they are or why they matter. So Sean answered a reader’s request to clear up any confusion. He walks you through everything you need to know about these stock indices — and how each provides insights into different areas of the markets. See why it was Sean’s most-liked article last week!

• “Access Granted — Dec. 2025: Paradigm's "Employee-Only" Prediction Meeting” (Paradigm Press): Before the holidays, the entire Paradigm Press team gathered to hear our analysts’ forecasts for 2026. And while I shared some of their predictions with you, their full presentations had even more details. This research was only meant for our ears, but we’ve decided to share everything with you, absolutely FREE. All you have to do is log into our website to hear what the New Year holds… and your best ways to play it!

• “Gold’s Past and Future” (Jim Rickards’ Strategic Intelligence, Jim Rickards): 2025 was a great year for precious metals — with gold itself finishing up over 60%. But will that streak continue in 2026? Jim recently shared his thoughts with his Strategic Intelligence members, looking at the factors that pushed precious metals higher. Then he analyzed a series of underreported events that will impact prices in the weeks and months ahead. It’s crucial research that you won’t find anywhere else, which is why I unlocked Jim’s analysis for you.

Remember, we publish tens to HUNDREDS of stories. The write-ups and presentations 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.

You can also use that email to send questions and comments — which I’ll answer in our monthly Reader Forum…

The Reader Forum:

First from the mailbag today, on Dec. 11, Paradigm Mastermind Group recommended closing a position in Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) for a 1,016% gain in just 23 months.

Member Ann K. reports taking advantage of that win, adding:

Looking forward to investing along with the Paradigm Press Group team over the years to come! Regarding recent articles, the logic of the sectors to rise and/or fall over the coming years is very valuable. Thank you, Jim & team, for the insights.

Congratulations on the big PLTR win, Ann. And the entire team appreciates your kind comments. Letters like yours are the reason we do what we do. After all, we wouldn’t exist without you.

Of course, with the depth of talent on our bench, I’m sure we’ll all have another very successful year!

In a similar vein, David N. tells us:

Since I came on board in 2020, I have taken advantage of recommendations made by various team members. All have worked out, some not as much as I expected, some way more than I expected. Things have a way to balance out in the end. The important thing is I’ve made money. I’ve been able to do things I thought I wouldn’t be able to do in retirement… Thank You Paradigm team for five years of making money for me. 2025 has been the best year yet!

That’s great to hear, David! And thanks for sticking with us all these years. Once again, all the thanks should go to you. Without your loyalty, there would be no Paradigm Press.

So we’ll do everything we can to help make your 2026 even better than 2025!

Next up, before the holidays, I asked for your thoughts on Bill Bonner’s controversial Top Story. The feedback we received was just as mixed.

“Really disliked this article. It was very negative and uncivil in its criticisms,” says S. Lemming. “Bill’s article was straight up truth; I support him 100%,” replies Douglas G.

Thanks to everyone who weighed in. And as I always say, our team shares opinions based on their independent research and analysis. So you might not like where the path takes them, but you ignore it at your own peril!

Finally for today, new Altucher’s Investment Network member Roxanne N. tells us:

I am very excited to start 2026 with your team and learn from your guidance… What is the best way to follow you? Is there an app that I can download? Do you only publish information monthly via a newsletter, or are there other channels you communicate with your members?

Welcome aboard, Roxanne!

First, we do have a smartphone app. You can download it from the Apple Store or Google Play. It will alert you every time James makes a new recommendation.

It’s also home to our Daily Feed — a running stream of exclusive analysis and insights straight from our team.

And that’s just one of the benefits of your membership. In addition to your monthly issue, you can expect weekly updates — covering the latest news and any actions to take.

You can also look forward to quarterly Zoom briefings with James and his team. It’s your chance to ask questions… and get answers live!

Don’t forget about your special reports, too. The Altucher team is always looking for Wall Street’s next big trend. So their special reports will bring you up to speed on their research… not to mention the best ways to play what they see ahead.

So you’ll be hearing from James a lot… and hopefully racking up big gains as you do!

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 every month!

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

“I’m getting emails from every service out there now about Venezuela stocks,” says James Altucher.

“But they all have just the obvious plays.”

This morning, the mainstream media is flooded with the same kneejerk responses to President Trump’s surprise actions in South America.

Our team, however, spent the weekend digging deeper… and they’re ready to share their insights with you.

Within hours of the news breaking, Jim Rickards sat down with Paradigm Press Publisher Matt Insley to discuss the geopolitical ramifications… not to mention what it all means for your wallet.

Jim’s analysis is so profound that we’ve decided it has to be shared with all of our members — completely free of charge.

So put your wallet away and click here to watch it now.

And that’s just for starters…

As dawn broke this morning, Sean Ring shared his thoughts in a The Rude Awakening. You can read that here.

Money & Power with Buck Sexton is all over this story, too. As a direct successor to Rush Limbaugh’s legacy, influential radio host Buck Sexton has connections to the highest levels of government.

So we’ll hear what his contacts are telling him later today.

Also this morning, James Altucher sent his members a playbook of stocks to buy or watch.

Then he cancelled his weekly Early-Stage Crypto Investor broadcast so he could host an all-hands strategy session for ALL of his members today at 2 p.m. ET.

If you’re a member of at least one of James’ premium services, you’ll be invited to tune in FREE.

So watch your inbox!

In short, the world may have changed over the weekend — but our team is on top of it.

Be sure to watch Jim’s Venezuela FREE briefing and read Sean’s take in The Rude Awakening.

Then keep an eye out for other thoughts and recommendations from our team!