A weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report sent the dollar sliding and pushed back market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. We explore what softer labor data means for the rate outlook, bond markets, and where investors should be positioned.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Glimpse Group, Inc. (GGRP), Market Wrap, FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL), Veralto Corporation (VLTO), Market Rotation, V.F. Corporation (VFC), Soft Jobs Report and the Dollar's New Direction: What It Means for Investors, KPP Newsletter, Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT), Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), How Much Money Do You Need To Be Happy?Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 15
44 min
A new report shows homes are selling below asking price in 38 of the 50 biggest U.S. cities, a signal that the long-dominant seller's market may be finally turning. We examine what this shift means for real estate as an asset class, homebuilder stocks, and mortgage-sensitive portfolios.Today's Stocks & Topics: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), Market Wrap, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO), U.S. Housing Market Cracks: Homes Selling Below Asking Price in 38 Major Cities, Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE), Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Dillard's, Inc. (DDS), Margin Debt.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 14
44 min
The S&P 500 is approaching another record high after a few weeks, powered in part by record-breaking options activity and a recovery from July's brief selloff. We will dig into whether the fundamental and technical picture supports this rally or if investors are getting ahead of themselves.Today's Stocks & Topics: GSK plc (GSK), Market Wrap, Stop Orders, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI), “Refine, Baby, Refine”, iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (RING), S&P 500 Near Record Highs: Is the Stock Market Rally Sustainable in 2026?, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX), WisdomTree US Value Fund of Benef Interest (WTV), Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VDADX).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 13
43 min
Software stocks are swinging wildly amid growing debate over whether AI is cannibalizing traditional SaaS business models—a phenomenon some are calling the 'SaaSpocalypse.' We explore the structural risks to software sector valuations and what a shifting tech landscape means for investors with heavy tech exposure.Today's Stocks & Topics: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR), Market Wrap, Barrick Mining Corporation (B), Heidelberg Materials AG (ETR:HEI), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), The SaaSpocalypse Debate: Are AI Stocks Disrupting SaaS in 2026?, General Motors Company (GM), Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV), European Stocks, Appian Corporation (APPN), The Yen and Bond Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 12
43 min
The explosive growth of data centers is creating a surprising surge in demand for workforce housing near construction and operation sites. This under-the-radar connection between AI infrastructure and real estate markets opens up investment angles most people haven't considered.Today's Stocks & Topics: Medtronic plc (MDT), Market Wrap, UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), How to Read the Charts, Target Corporation (TGT), Data Centers, Housing, and the Hidden Real Estate Play in the AI Boom, Retirement Account, DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV), Gold, Roblox Corporation (RBLX), Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Credit Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 11
45 min
More Americans are exiting the workforce entirely rather than searching for new jobs, with many citing a job market that has simply worn them down. This shift in labor force participation has deep implications for wage growth, inflation, consumer spending, and the Fed's next move.Today's Stocks & Topics: Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY), Market Wrap, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS), The Progressive Corporation (PGR), Workers Are Dropping Out: What Falling Labor Force Participation Signals for the Economy, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Market Topics, Realty Income, Space X Investors.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 8
43 min
The AI Arms Race: Is the US Lead Over China Already Gone?A provocative new op-ed argues the United States has all but lost its AI advantage over China, just as hyperscalers are posting massive earnings from AI infrastructure spending. We examine what this competitive shift means for technology investors and long-term US economic leadership.Today's Stocks & Topics: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR), Market Wrap, AppLovin Corporation (APP), The Yen, Company's Debt, The AI Arms Race: Is the US Lead Over China Already Gone?, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 7
44 min
Markets whipsawed this week as Trump called off strikes, Iran denied talks, and stocks surged then pulled back on every new headline. Learning to separate signal from noise when geopolitical events drive extreme short-term volatility is one of the most valuable skills a long-term investor can develop.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Market Wrap, Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA), Airlines, Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE), Iran Peace Signals and Market Volatility: How to Invest When Headlines Move Markets, Taking Profits, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Artificial intelligence (AI) Use.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 6
43 min
New York just sued prediction market platform Kalshi, calling it an illegal gambling operation — even as sophisticated traders pour into these markets using AI bots and advanced data strategies. We examine what prediction markets tell us about information pricing and whether they belong in an investor's toolkit.Today's Stocks & Topics: Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD), Market Wrap, Matador Resources Company (MTDR), Global Financial System, Newmont Corporation (NEM), Are Prediction Markets Legal? The Kalshi Lawsuit and What It Means for Investors, Roth I-R-A, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD), Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP), abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Longer Dated Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCD), Data Centers.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 5
44 min
The explosive growth of GLP-1 obesity drugs is creating a massive cold storage logistics boom, with FedEx, UPS, and DHL racing to build out healthcare supply chain capacity in a market they can't afford to miss. We explore the second and third-order investment opportunities that most investors are overlooking in the GLP-1 revolution.Today's Stocks & Topics: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Marke Wrap, Liberty ETFs, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Dividend Reinvestment, Taxes, The GLP-1 Ripple Effect: How Obesity Drugs Are Reshaping Logistics, Healthcare, and Supply Chains, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 4
45 min
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