A daily live podcast covering many aspects of the financial markets. The host and guests discuss stocks, futures, forex, cryptocurrency, real estate, long-term investing, and related topics. Episodes are also streamed live on YouTube each day at 2pm.
Episodes
Big Trouble In Little China?! — Nvidia's Spy Scandal, SpaceX's AI Ambitions & Wall Street's Massive Rally! – 11/09/26
A billionaire tech CEO, an alleged Chinese spy, billions of dollars in AI investments, and a stock market that's suddenly roaring back to life! You seriously can't make this stuff up! Just when you thought the financial markets couldn't get any crazier, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang finds himself at the center of an international controversy involving an admitted affair and allegations of Chinese espion
Trading Week Wrap Up! — Market Meltdown, Massive Rebound & Portfolio Moves! – 11/06/26
Yesterday was a BLOODBATH! Today, tech stocks are bouncing back! So what the heck is going on with Wall Street?! What an absolutely WILD week in the financial markets! We watched stocks rally following the U.S. midterm elections, only to experience one of the most brutal selloffs of the year. The Dow plunged more than 1,800 points, the S&P 500 lost over 4%, and the Nasdaq collapsed more than 5% in
Equity Bloodbath! – 11/05/26
Yesterday a Rally, Today a NIGHTMARE! What Just Happened to Wall Street?! Yesterday, Wall Street was celebrating the election results. Today, investors are watching trillions of dollars in market value disappear! WHAT A DIFFERENCE 24 HOURS MAKES! Following Wednesday's massive post-election rally, the U.S. stock market has suffered a brutal reversal! The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more th
Wave of Change? – 11/04/26
Washington is changing, oil markets are making massive moves, and investors are asking one very important question: Is the value of our money slowly disappearing? The 2026 midterm elections are reshaping the political landscape, and Wall Street is already trying to determine what comes next! But while the headlines focus on winners and losers in Washington, there's a much bigger financial story
Election Day! – 11/03/26
America is heading to the polls, Wall Street is watching closely, and the financial markets aren't waiting for the votes to be counted! It's Election Day 2026, and control of Congress is up for grabs! Will Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate? Will Democrats flip one or both chambers? Or are we heading toward a divided government that could dramatically change the political landsca
Apple Earnings — Is AAPL Still a Buy? Plus Oil's Massive Selloff! – 11/02/26
Apple just delivered another blockbuster earnings report! But with the stock trading at a premium valuation, is there still room to run? Apple (AAPL) reported $114.5 billion in quarterly revenue, up 12% year over year, with earnings of $2.10 per share. Both figures beat Wall Street's expectations! But here's the billion-dollar question... Where is all this growth coming from, and can Apple sustain
Trading Week Wrap Up! — $6.3 BILLION Binance Hack, Tech Stock Bloodbath & Inflation Trouble! – 10/30/26
🎙️ Trading Week Wrap Up! — $6.3 BILLION Binance Hack, Tech Stock Bloodbath & Inflation Trouble! $6.3 BILLION stolen from Binance. Google and Amazon getting hammered. Inflation moving in the wrong direction. And Wall Street is wondering what comes next! What a way to end the trading week! On today's TraderMerlin, we're breaking down some of the biggest financial headlines of the week, including
Tech Earnings — Google, Microsoft & Amazon: Buy the Dip or Brace for More Selling? – 10/29/26
Big Tech is reporting BIG earnings, but Wall Street isn't necessarily liking what it sees! Google, Microsoft and Amazon are at the center of one of the most important earnings weeks of the year. Billions of dollars are pouring into artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data centers. But here's the billion-dollar question... Are these companies building the future—or spending so much money t
FOMC Rate Day with Bill Addiss — The Fed Holds Rates, But Are More Hikes Coming?! – 10/28/26
The Federal Reserve has spoken! Interest rates are on hold, inflation remains stubborn, and Wall Street is trying to figure out what comes next! Today, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 10–2 to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75%–4.00%, following September's quarter-point rate hike. But here's the interesting part... Two Fed officials wanted to RAISE rates again! Wi
Anthropic IPO — The Next AI Gold Rush or a Trillion-Dollar Gamble?! – 10/27/26
One of the biggest names in artificial intelligence is heading to Wall Street, and investors are already asking the billion-dollar question: SHOULD I BUY IT?! Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI platform, has officially made its IPO filing public, setting the stage for what could become one of the largest initial public offerings in stock market history! With a potential valuatio
Trading Week Wrap Up! — SpaceX, AI, Bitcoin & the McRib Index?! – 10/23/26
🎙️ Trading Week Wrap Up! — SpaceX, AI, Bitcoin & the McRib Index?! SpaceX, telecom stocks, artificial intelligence, Bitcoin... and the McRib?! What do all these things have in common? They're all on the menu for today's TraderMerlin! It's Friday, and we're wrapping up another busy week in the financial markets with some great viewer questions, a look at the biggest market themes, and an update on
The Market Is Rigged... Or Is It?! — Is Wall Street Playing Against You? – 10/20/26
Ever feel like the stock market is specifically designed to take YOUR money? You buy a stock, and it immediately drops. You place a stop-loss order, only to watch the market hit your stop and then reverse. Meanwhile, hedge funds, market makers and high-frequency trading firms seem to have access to information and technology that ordinary traders can only dream about. Coincidence? Bad luck? Or is
The SpaceX Give Away – 10/19/26
What if every child in America woke up one day as a shareholder in SpaceX? Sounds crazy, right? Well, Elon Musk just announced plans to give ONE share of SpaceX stock to every child in America! And we're talking about a potential $10.5 BILLION giveaway! On today's TraderMerlin, we're diving into Musk's latest announcement and asking some serious questions about the feasibility, financial impact an
Trading Week Wrap Up! – 10/16/26
Tesla's Roadster is making headlines, inflation is keeping traders on edge, earnings season is heating up, and apparently I've upset a few XRP investors! Just another week in the financial markets! On today's TraderMerlin, we're wrapping up the biggest stories of the week, examining what they mean for traders and investors, and taking a look at the trades I've made along the way. And yes, we're go
Top 5 Cryptos I'd Buy Right Now! — Who's Winning the Digital Asset Race? – 10/15/26
Thousands of cryptocurrencies. Trillions of dollars in market value. But if I could only pick FIVE, which ones would I buy right now? That's the question we're tackling on today's TraderMerlin! The cryptocurrency industry is evolving rapidly. Bitcoin continues to dominate the conversation, institutional investors are expanding their involvement, stablecoins are changing how money moves, and blockc
Crime Does Pay! — Bank of America's $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Scandal! – 10/14/26
What happens when one of America's largest banks fails to properly monitor trillions of dollars in financial transactions? Apparently, it gets hit with a $1.2 BILLION penalty! But here's the bigger question: Is that enough to change the behavior of a banking giant, or is it simply the cost of doing business? On today's TraderMerlin, we're digging into the latest enforcement action against Bank of
Memory Stock Crash? – 10/13/26
What happens when one announcement from China sends some of the world's biggest semiconductor stocks tumbling? That's exactly what we're seeing as ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese memory-chip manufacturer, claims significant progress on a new technology that could challenge the dominance of Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix. And Wall Street isn't taking the news lightly! Shares of major m
Trading Week Wrap Up – 10/09/26
Another trading week is in the books, and the markets are giving us plenty to think about! Oil prices are creating uncertainty. Commodities are making some interesting moves. Treasury yields continue to influence investor sentiment. Cryptocurrencies are navigating an evolving financial landscape, and equities are trying to figure out whether the next big move is higher—or whether a pullback is ove
Are We In An AI Bubble?! – 10/08/26
Artificial intelligence is changing the world. But does that mean AI stocks are worth any price? A viewer recently sent me a great question: Are we in an AI bubble, and how does today's market compare to the dot-com bubble of 2000? It's a question worth asking, especially with billions of dollars pouring into AI infrastructure, data centers, semiconductors and the companies promising to revolution
Is Now the Time To Buy Nike? — Bargain or Value Trap? – 10/07/26
Nike was once trading above $150. Today, it's around $34. So here's the obvious question: Has one of the world's most recognizable brands finally become a bargain—or is there a reason the stock has fallen this far? On today's TraderMerlin, we're putting the charts aside for a moment and digging into Nike from a fundamental perspective. Revenue. Earnings. Margins. Cash flow. Debt. Return on investe
Breaking Down Harvard's Stock Portfolio — The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! – 10/05/26
Harvard has a $50+ billion endowment—but where is some of that money actually invested? Today on TraderMerlin, we're cracking open the latest 13F filing from Harvard Management Company and taking a look inside Harvard's publicly disclosed stock portfolio. And I have to say... This portfolio probably isn't what most people would expect. Harvard's latest filing reports approximately $4.26 BILLION
Trading Q&A with TraderMerlin – 10/05/26
he mailbag is full, so today YOU get to set the agenda! On today's TraderMerlin, we're stepping away from the usual headline-driven show and diving into your questions about trading, technical analysis, risk management, cryptocurrency and market strategy. No single theme. No predetermined market narrative. Just your questions—and hopefully some useful answers! One of today's topics is NEAR Protoco
Trading Week Wrap Up! – 10/02/26
Another trading week is in the books—and September just gave us a lot to digest. The labor market is slowing. Inflation pressures haven't disappeared. Manufacturing is still expanding. Treasury yields remain above 5%. And after the Federal Reserve's September rate hike, traders are already trying to figure out whether another one is coming. On today's TraderMerlin, we're putting all the pieces tog
Digital Asset Outlook with Matt Hougan – 10/1/26
Crypto is changing—and the next phase may look very different from the one that got us here. Today on TraderMerlin, I'm joined by Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, for a deep dive into the current state of cryptocurrency and digital assets—and where this rapidly evolving market may be headed next. Matt brings a particularly interesting perspective to this conversat
Nvidia Massive Share Buyback! - 09/28/26
How confident is Nvidia in Nvidia? Apparently...$150 BILLION confident. Nvidia just announced a massive $150 billion increase to its share-repurchase authorization, bringing its remaining buyback authorization to roughly $235 billion. That makes this one of the biggest share-buyback stories we've ever seen. But before you automatically assume that's bullish, there's a much more interesting questio
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 09/25/26
Another week in the books—and there was definitely no shortage of market-moving headlines. Interest rates are moving higher. Treasury yields are hitting levels we haven't seen in years. Economic data continues to challenge the idea that the economy is slowing dramatically. Tesla has fresh news out of Europe. And after all the anticipation surrounding the Trump-Xi meeting, the United States and Chi
Market Top Like 2022? - 09/24/26
We've seen this movie before...or have we? A viewer recently sent me an interesting comparison between the 2022 stock-market top and what we're seeing in the market today. At first glance, there are some similarities that are difficult to ignore. Stocks have enjoyed a powerful run. Valuations are elevated. Inflation is creating problems again. Treasury yields are surging. And perhaps most importan
Bond Trouble! - 09/23/26
The bond market is flashing another warning—and stocks are starting to pay attention. Treasury yields surged again today, with the 10-year yield climbing above 5.1% to its highest level since 2007, while shorter-term yields also pushed higher as traders increased their expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes. On today's TraderMerlin, we're digging into the bond selloff and asking a
United State of Greenland?! - 09/21/26
Greenland isn't becoming the 51st state—but something very significant just changed in the Arctic. President Trump announced a new agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland that would dramatically expand America's long-term security role on the world's largest island. Trump says the agreement gives the United States "permanent control" over Greenland's security, while Denmark and
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 09/18/26
What a week. The Federal Reserve is hiking rates again, inflation remains stubborn, Washington is rewriting the rules for digital assets, Bitcoin is moving, and the Magnificent Seven are starting to tell very different technical stories. On today's TraderMerlin, we're wrapping up one of the more consequential trading weeks we've seen recently and connecting the dots between monetary policy, inflat
Digital Asset Debrief - 09/17/26
The digital-asset world is moving fast—and this week gave us plenty to talk about. The CLARITY Act may have stalled in Congress, but regulators aren't exactly sitting around waiting. On today's TraderMerlin, we're doing a full Digital Asset Debrief, breaking down several major developments that could reshape cryptocurrency, tokenization, stablecoins and the broader financial system. Perhaps the bi
Rate Hikes Begin with Bill Addiss! - 09/16/26
The Fed is hiking again. For the first time in more than three years, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates today, pushing the Fed Funds target range up 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%. But the bigger story isn't today's quarter-point move. It's what comes NEXT. On today's TraderMerlin, I'm joined by longtime bond trader Bill Addiss to break down today's Fed decision and what it means for the b
The Clarity Act - 09/15/26
After more than a year of negotiations, hundreds of pages of legislation and enormous pressure from the crypto industry... The CLARITY Act just hit a wall in Washington. Today, the U.S. Senate failed to advance the landmark digital-asset market structure bill, falling short of the 60 votes needed to move forward. And with Congress preparing to leave Washington ahead of the November midterm electio
AI: Taming The Monster - 09/14/26
Artificial Intelligence promises to transform medicine, productivity, education, science and nearly every industry on the planet. There's just one small problem... Some of the people building the most powerful AI systems in the world are starting to worry about what they're creating. On today's TraderMerlin, we're looking at an extraordinary development in the AI race. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei,
Operation "Treasury Twist" — Can Washington Stop Yields From Rising? - 09/09/26
The bond market is sending Washington a message—and the Treasury is fighting back. Long-term Treasury yields have been climbing sharply, pushing borrowing costs higher and putting pressure on everything from mortgages and corporate debt to stock-market valuations. Now the U.S. Treasury is stepping in. On today's TraderMerlin, we'll look at what I'm calling Operation "Treasury Twist"—the Treasury's
Oil Surge! — Is $100 Crude Coming? - 09/08/26
Oil is surging again—and geopolitical risk is back in the driver's seat. Over the weekend, U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships. Now tensions are escalating around the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important energy chokepoints in the world. On today's TraderMerlin, we'll look at what this means fo
US Jobs! - 09/04/26
The latest U.S. jobs numbers are out—and apparently the labor market didn't get the memo that it was supposed to be slowing down! The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, well above expectations, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. Even better, June and July payrolls were revised higher by a combined 55,000 jobs. So...good news, right? Well, this is Wall Street, where good econo
Robo Taxi! - 09/03/26
No steering wheel. No pedals. No driver. Welcome to Tesla's vision of the future! 🚕🤖 On today's episode of TraderMerlin, we're heading to Austin, Texas, where Tesla is generating a massive wave of publicity around its Robotaxi network and purpose-built Cybercab. Tesla has already been operating autonomous Model Y Robotaxis in several cities, but today's Austin event puts the spotlight on somethin
The Beige Book! - 09/02/26
The Federal Reserve just released one of the most overlooked—and potentially revealing—reports on the U.S. economy. It's called the Beige Book. No, it's probably not going to make anyone's bestseller list. 📖 But if you're trying to figure out what the Fed might do next with interest rates, it's definitely worth paying attention to. On today's episode of TraderMerlin, we're digging into the latest
$100 Oil Ahead? - 09/01/26
Crude oil is surging again... And suddenly $100 oil doesn't seem so far away. Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has sent another shock through the energy markets. U.S. forces launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets, two oil tankers were reportedly attacked while leaving the Strait of Hormuz, and concerns are once again growing about the security of one of the world's most
Wrapping Up August! - 08/31/26
August is officially in the books! And after another month of AI enthusiasm, strong corporate earnings, stubborn inflation, rising oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty, Fed drama and some major market breakouts, it's time to step back from the daily noise and see where the money actually went. On today's episode of TraderMerlin, we're pulling up the charts and reviewing the performance of our Top
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 08/28/26
Another trading week is in the books... And today, we may have gotten our clearest look yet at how Kevin Warsh intends to run the Federal Reserve. In his first Jackson Hole keynote as Fed Chairman, Warsh delivered a message Wall Street had been waiting for—giving investors important insight into how he views inflation, interest rates, employment, artificial intelligence and the future direction of
The Bulls Remain! - 08/27/26
Just when the bears thought they had an opening... The bulls came roaring back! 🐂 After weeks of questions about stretched valuations, AI spending, inflation, interest rates and whether technology stocks were finally running out of steam, today's market delivered a pretty convincing response: Not yet! In today's episode, we'll break down the latest round of corporate earnings and the technical br
Nvidia: Still the King! - 08/26/26
If there were any doubts about who's wearing the crown in the AI revolution... Nvidia just delivered another monster quarter. In today's episode, we're breaking down the latest earnings from Nvidia—and these aren't numbers that matter only to NVDA shareholders. Nvidia reported $96.2 BILLION in quarterly revenue, up an incredible 106% from a year ago. Even more impressive, its Data Center business
Is The Consumer Cracking? - 08/25/26
Walmart beat earnings expectations. Walmart beat revenue expectations. Walmart raised its full-year outlook. And then the stock got CRUSHED! So what happened? In today's episode, we're diving into a great viewer question about Walmart and whether the recent selloff was justified. But to really answer that question, we need to look beyond Walmart's earnings report and ask a much bigger question: Is
Return of the Trade Tariffs - 08/24/26
Just when Wall Street thought the trade war was fading into the rearview mirror... TARIFFS ARE BACK! The latest escalation between the United States and Canada has suddenly injected another major dose of uncertainty into the financial markets. After trade negotiations broke down, the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, while Canada announced plans for dollar-for-doll
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 08/21/26
What a week! Crypto surged. Bond yields jumped. Technology stocks got hit. Economic data kept traders guessing. And now Wall Street is preparing for one of the biggest earnings reports of the quarter. In today's Trading Week Wrap Up!, we'll connect the dots between the biggest market-moving stories of the week and, more importantly, discuss what they could mean as we head into a potentially HUGE w
The SEC Crypto Playbook - 08/20/26
The SEC Crypto Playbook - 08/20/26 After a brutal stretch for cryptocurrencies, Washington may finally be giving the digital asset market something it has been asking for for years... CLARITY. The SEC just unveiled a major new proposal called "Regulation Crypto Assets," designed to create clearer rules for how crypto projects can raise capital, issue tokens, and potentially transition away from be
The Bond Buyback - 08/19/26
The U.S. Treasury just made a major move in the bond market—and Wall Street immediately took notice. Today, the Treasury announced it will at least double the size of its buybacks of longer-term Treasury securities, increasing the maximum purchase amount for certain 10-to-30-year maturities from $2 billion to $4 billion per operation, beginning September 9. Almost immediately, bond prices jumped a
The Tokenization of Wall Street - 08/18/26
For years, we've been told that blockchain technology would eventually transform Wall Street. Well... "Eventually" is starting to look a lot like RIGHT NOW. In today's episode, we're diving into one of the biggest developments yet in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets: the DTCC's move to tokenize traditional securities. And this isn't some crypto startup experimenting with a
Trading Q&A With TraderMerlin! - 08/17/26
Your questions. Your markets. Your show. Today we're throwing out the script and opening up the discussion to YOU! Have a stock you're thinking about buying? A trade that's gone against you? Questions about Bitcoin, options, futures, technical analysis, the Federal Reserve, AI, interest rates—or anything else happening in the financial markets? Bring it! Join me LIVE at 2:00 PM Pacific for an open
Best Way to Trade Ethereum? - 08/13/26
Ethereum is one of the largest digital assets in the world—but if you believe in its long-term potential, what's actually the best way to trade or invest in it? That's a great viewer question, and the answer isn't nearly as simple as just saying, "Buy ETH." In today's episode, we'll start with the basics: What exactly is Ethereum, what does Ether (ETH) do, and why does the network have value? Ethe
Auto Industry Warnings - 08/12/26
Is there a crisis quietly building in the U.S. auto industry? Car prices surged. Monthly payments exploded. Consumers took on larger loans at higher interest rates—and now we're starting to see signs of stress. In today's episode, we're diving into a great viewer question about the health of the U.S. auto market and, more specifically, the growing concern surrounding auto loan delinquencies and de
The Return of Single Stock Futures! - 08/1/26
They're BACK! After disappearing from the U.S. markets years ago, Single Stock Futures are making a comeback, and this time the CME Group is bringing them back in a big way. But the big question is... Do traders actually need them? In today's episode, we'll break down the revival of Single Stock Futures (SSFs) and explain exactly what these products are, how they work, and why the CME believes the
What Could Cause the Bull Market to End? - 08/10/26
Bull markets don't last forever. The problem is... nobody rings a bell at the top. With the major indexes pushing near record territory, optimism remains high and investors continue pouring money into stocks. But a great viewer question got me thinking: What could actually cause this bull market to end? There isn't one simple answer. In today's episode, we'll break down the biggest threats facing
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 08/07/26
Another trading week is in the books—and once again, the headlines are sending some very mixed signals. Technology stocks continue to show strength, investors remain willing to take risk, and yet the latest employment data is raising some uncomfortable questions about the health of the U.S. economy. So which market is telling us the truth? In today's Trading Week Wrap Up!, we'll break down the big
Donkey Of The Day! - 08/06/26
Every trader has made a bad trade... But some are so spectacularly awful they deserve to be remembered. Welcome to Donkey of the Day! 🫏 In this new segment, I'll highlight one of the most baffling trades, investing decisions, or market calls making the rounds—and explain exactly what went wrong. The goal isn't just to laugh at bad trading decisions; it's to learn from them so you don't become the
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 07/31/26
Another action-packed week is in the books, and the markets certainly didn't disappoint. From wild swings in the Nasdaq to another impressive showing from the Magnificent 7, investors had plenty to digest as earnings, energy prices, and macroeconomic uncertainty continued to drive market sentiment. In this week's Trading Week Wrap Up!, we'll connect the dots behind the biggest stories and explain
Microsoft Saves the Day! - 07/30/26
It was one of the most anticipated earnings weeks of the year... And one company may have just changed the market's narrative. In today's episode, we break down the latest earnings reports from four members of the Magnificent 7—Microsoft, Apple, Meta Platforms, and Amazon. While each report offered valuable insight into the state of Big Tech and the AI race, one company stood above the rest. Micro
FOMC Rate Announcement with Bill Addiss - 07/29/26
The Federal Reserve has spoken... Now it's time to separate the headlines from what really matters. In this special episode, I'm joined by bond market veteran Bill Addiss to break down the latest FOMC interest rate announcement, Chairman's press conference, and the market's reaction. With decades of experience following the fixed-income markets, Bill brings a unique perspective on what the Fed's l
Interest Rates & Inflation- 07/28/26
The market is holding its breath. Tomorrow's FOMC interest rate decision could set the tone for stocks, bonds, commodities, and cryptocurrencies for weeks to come. While most investors are focused on whether the Federal Reserve will raise, cut, or hold rates steady, the real opportunity often lies in what the Fed says next. Will policymakers signal that inflation is finally under control, or sugge
Americas Energy Crisis! - 07/27/26
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world... But there's one major problem almost nobody is talking about. Where is all the electricity going to come from? Every new AI model, hyperscale data center, semiconductor fabrication plant, and electric vehicle places an even greater strain on an aging U.S. power grid. Electricity demand is rising at its fastest pace in decades, yet much of Americ
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 07/24/26
Another volatile trading week is in the books, and the biggest question may not be why technology stocks sold off—but where they stopped. After a sharp decline across the tech sector, several major indexes and leading stocks have fallen directly into important demand zones. That puts traders at a critical decision point: Is this where buyers step back in, or is the market preparing for another leg
Magnificent 7 Pain! - 07/23/26
For the first time in months, the market's biggest winners are starting to look vulnerable. The Magnificent 7—the technology giants that have powered much of this bull market—came under heavy selling pressure as investors questioned whether the industry's massive spending on artificial intelligence is beginning to outpace the returns. Is Wall Street finally losing confidence in the AI trade... Or
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 07/17/26
Another exciting week is in the books, and the markets certainly gave traders plenty to talk about. In this week's Trading Week Wrap Up!, we'll break down the biggest financial stories that moved markets, from the powerful rebound in memory chip stocks to another surge in crude oil prices and the latest developments surrounding Netflix. The market continues to send mixed signals... Technology rema
Space Stocks: Coming Back Down To Earth! - 07/16/26
The hype has faded... Now comes the big question. After months of relentless selling, many space stocks have fallen sharply from their highs. The excitement surrounding commercial space, satellite communications, launch providers, and the blockbuster SpaceX IPO has cooled dramatically, leaving investors wondering: Is this the buying opportunity everyone's been waiting for... or is there still more
IBM: To Buy or Not To Buy? - 07/15/26
When a blue-chip stock suffers a sharp selloff, every investor asks the same question: Is this a buying opportunity… or a value trap? In today's episode, we tackle a viewer question about IBM after its dramatic decline. Has Wall Street overreacted, creating an attractive entry point? Or has the market uncovered deeper problems that investors shouldn't ignore? We'll break down: What caused IBM's
Kevin Warsh: Setting The Stage - 07/14/26
The new Federal Reserve Chairman has officially stepped into the spotlight. In today's episode, we break down Kevin Warsh's first appearance before Congress and what his testimony may reveal about the future of U.S. monetary policy. Every word from a Fed Chair is scrutinized by Wall Street, and this hearing offered investors their first real look at Warsh's priorities, concerns, and vision for the
Trading Week Wrap Up - 07/10/26
Another trading week is in the books, and we're wrapping it all up with one of my favorite formats—the Viewer Q&A! This week, we'll answer several great questions from the audience, breaking down individual stocks, technical setups, and the broader market to help you make better trading decisions. On today's show, we'll discuss: Shake Shack – Is the recent move sustainable, or has the stock gott
Trading Q&A! - 07/09/26
Your questions. Real market answers. One of my favorite shows is back as we dive into the TraderMerlin mailbag and tackle a wide range of viewer questions covering trading, technical analysis, risk management, and today's ever-changing market environment. In this episode, we'll answer questions including: How do you become a better technical analyst? What's the most important part of managing r
Trading Gaps - 07/08/26
Few topics generate more debate among traders than price gaps. Do all gaps eventually get filled? Should you trade in the direction of the gap... or fade it? Are breakaway gaps different from exhaustion gaps? In today's episode, I answer a viewer question about one of the most misunderstood concepts in technical analysis and share my personal approach after nearly 30 years of trading the financial
Geopolitics vs. Earnings - 07/07/26
What matters more to the market right now... Corporate earnings... or global geopolitics? It's a fantastic viewer question, and in today's episode we'll tackle one of the biggest challenges facing traders and investors in today's market. For decades, earnings have been the primary driver of stock prices. But when wars, trade disputes, sanctions, and geopolitical uncertainty dominate the headlines,
Funding the Future- 07/06/26
Could one of the smartest long-term investments for young Americans have just been introduced? In today's episode, we break down the latest financial product announced by the U.S. government and why it could become an attractive wealth-building tool for those under the age of 18. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or simply thinking about the next generation, this new program has the potential
Farewell My Best Friend! - 06/30/26
Today's show is going to be a little different. Before we get into markets, I'll take a moment to honor my best friend, my loyal companion, and one of the greatest gifts life can give us: a dog who has been by my side through it all. Tomorrow afternoon, he'll be crossing the rainbow bridge, and while that is one of the hardest decisions any pet owner ever has to make, it's also one final act of lo
Dow Cracks 52,000! - 06/29/26
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has crossed 52,000, marking another historic milestone for U.S. equities. But the real question isn't whether the Dow made a new high... It's whether the rest of the market can keep up. In today's episode, we break down what this breakout means for the broader market and whether the rally still has room to run. Is this the beginning of another leg higher, or are in
Trading Week Wrap Up! - 06/26/26
What a difference a week can make. After weeks of relentless optimism, the markets finally showed signs of fatigue. Selling pressure returned, volatility picked up, and traders were left asking one important question: Is this just a healthy pullback… or the beginning of something bigger? In this week's Trading Week Wrap Up!, we break down the biggest stories that shaped the markets, including the
Core PCE Price Index - 06/24/26
The inflation report the Federal Reserve watches more closely than any other has just been released... So what does it tell us about the future of interest rates—and the markets? In today's episode, we break down the latest Core PCE Price Index, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, and explain why today's numbers could have a major impact on stocks, bonds, and investor expectations for the mo
S&P 500 7,800!? - 06/23/26
Wall Street just got a lot more bullish. A major market forecast has pushed its target for the S&P 500 all the way to 7,800, implying significant upside from current levels. But is this a realistic projection based on earnings, AI growth, and economic strength... or are analysts simply getting caught up in market euphoria? In today's episode, we break down the reasoning behind the upgraded target
Tesla & SpaceX Merger? - 06/23/26
What would happen if two of the most disruptive companies on the planet became one? In today's episode, we tackle a fascinating viewer question: Could Tesla and SpaceX ever merge? And if they did, what would that mean for investors? Both companies share a common visionary leader in Elon Musk, but they operate in very different industries. One is transforming transportation and energy, while the ot
SpaceX Unlocks - 06/22/26
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