Things are about to get tricky in Russia. That should benefit our shipping favorites, refineries, and trade flow from technology to energy. Also, we don't need any stinking news channels.

Real Estate Investment Trusts are the most straightforward and proven way to get access to quality properties of just about any type. They invest in different kinds of real estate or real estate-related assets. Right now, I like VICI Properties.

Wall Street is once more struggling for direction midday, with debt ceiling negotiations and jobless claims data at the forefront of the news.