The Investopedia Express with Caleb Silver
Get ready for the week ahead with Investopedia’s Editor in Chief, Caleb Silver, Live from the NYSE as he digs into the most important stories in finance and global economics. Through expert analysis, interviews with the biggest names in business, and educational breakdowns of the news that moves markets, The Investopedia Express LIVE preps you with the information you need to start your week in finance.
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Are We Too Focused on the Fed?
Our central bank finds itself in a tough spot as inflation ticks higher and the Treasury Secretary tries unsuccessfully to suppress bond yields leading many to wonder if Fed policy matters much these days. With the FOMC decision on interest rates set for this week, Liz Thomas of SoFi drops in with her perspective, and the most important indicators to watch through the balance of this year. Plus, s
What Might Topple the Private Capital Pyramid?
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Private capital has been transformed into a $40 trillion asset class by financial innovators from Michael Milken to Leon Black, and now underpins a wide swath of global industries. William D. Cohan, author of the newly released book, “Money to Burn: The Unvarnished Truth About Leon Black, Apollo, an
The Global Bull Market Keeps Charging
Rising oil prices, inflation everywhere and creeping Treasury yields are not enough to stop this bull from charging higher around the world. Global stock indices are at all time highs as investors hold on to hopes that rising earnings will keep on rising. Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets tells us what could go wrong, or keep going right in the last few months of the year. Plus, the Pentagon is
THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UNBELIEVEABLE
The national debt topped $40 trillion and with more spending on the way, the U.S. is forced to eat a lot of its own cooking by buying back Treasuries. At what point does the math stop ‘mathing’ in this yield curve control experiment? Jon Erlichman drops in with some good, bad and unbelievable market statistics and astounding compounding revelations that will keep us investing forever. Plus - all e
What Is the “Real Feel” of the Economy?
The classic economic indicators tell us that the economy is hanging in there despite tariffs and sticky inflation. The “Real Feel” of the economy paints a different picture as more Americans are being left behind and finding their version of the so-called ‘American Dream’ out of reach. NBC News Chief Business Correspondent, Christine Romans, joins the show with her diagnosis, and parenting advice
Investing Lessons from Invest Fest
A new era of financial education is being driven by dynamic fin-fluencers who are spreading the power of investing, compounding, and building real generational wealth for their generation and their communities. Ross Mac and Marc Russell join The Express from inside Invest Fest, the largest wealth festival in the world, to share their recipe for long-term wealth building success. Plus, markets pier
The U.S. Economy on the Precipice
Is the economy headed towards a recessionary cliff as inflation and dwindling economic confidence pull against productivity gains and capex spending? Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics shows us the possible pathways for the economy and households, and what to brace for. Plus, the Fed did nothing and said even less, driving long bond yields to multi-year highs and causing investors to
The Gen-Z Approach to the Stock Market
With the echoes of the Dot-com bubble bursting and the ashes of the Great Financial Crisis still simmering in their psyches, many Gen-Z investors have taken a cautious and unique approach to investing for the long term. Mary Esposito, the personality behind “Money with Mary”, shares her investing strategy and how she has navigated becoming an Instagram star and small business operator in her early
Why Credit Card Rewards Keep Shrinking
The summer winds have blown a bear market into semiconductor stocks as pricing has come under pressure. What do investors need to hear from chipmakers and AI superscalers this week to regain their confidence? The latest results of the Investopedia Sentiment Survey are in, and we are still trying to hang on to the bull.
Plus, our credit card and travel rewards and loyalty points aren’t getting as
Is The Stock Market Too Big To Fail?
With the U.S. government making direct investments into public companies and the introduction of Trump accounts that will bring millions of new investors into the stock market, what happens when the next bear market arrives? Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg Intelligence wonders if the next government bailout will be in the stock market, which may be becoming too big to fail. Plus, the Space X IPO and t
Breaking Investing Rules with the Ultimate Fool
The Motley Fool has educated and helped enrich millions of individual investors since it was founded thirty-three years ago, and it is still breaking rules today. Co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker, David Gardner joins the show with some of his favorite investing lessons and why he thinks we are still in the golden age of investing. Plus, Space X jumps the line and joins the Nasdaq 100 and several
Guacamole, Money and Markets
What can the recipe for the world’s best guacamole teach us about building a resilient portfolio? We find out as Jess Inskip joins The Express for a Guacamole, Money and Markets masterclass. Jess shares her ingredients for building a portfolio for today’s stock market, and educational tips for investors of all ages. Plus, we look at the stock market's mid-year report card and find areas of strengt
Bull Market Health Check
As we near the mid-point of a tumultuous year, we give this market a health check with Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets. Plus, there’s a new Fed Chair in town, and Kevin Warsh is focused squarely on inflation and recreating the central bank through a series of task forces. And, investors keep riding just a few stocks to higher highs, and some are taking on a lot of margin debt to amplify their
Empire of Trillions
SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history, valuing Elon Musk’s space exploration company at more than $2 Trillion, and making him the world’s first trillionaire. It also paves the way for Anthropic and Open AI, the next trillion dollar companies to test the public markets, ushering in a new wave of massive public companies built on the dream of productivity through artificial intelligence. Gil L
The Harder They Fall
The raging bull market was stopped in its tracks by a new wave of bearish sentiment against semiconductor and AI stocks and doubts about future demand. Is this the beginning of the end of the relentless rally, or a normal pullback in a secular bull market. Legendary business news journalist and market guru Ron Insana drops in with his perspective and lessons from history. Plus, day traders have fo
The Future of the American Economy
he stock market keeps making record highs on the wings of high-flying semiconductor stocks and hopes of a cease fire in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the smartest trade in the market is to own the stocks most favored by The White House as this administration reaches back to the Reagan-era for inspiration about transforming the U.S. economy. The Express goes inside the Reagan Economic Forum to hear f
The Risk v. Reward Paradox
This headline driven stock market has tested investors’ ability to keep their animal spirits from taking over. But, history has proven repeatedly that time in the market and compounding are undefeated. Ben Carlson, author of “Risk & Reward”, and the co-host of the Animal Spirits podcast, drops in with the latest examples of common sense investing and time-tested strategies that work in any market.
Getting Future-Rich With “Mrs. Dow Jones”
The rules of getting rich and staying rich keep changing, but Haley Sacks, aka “Mrs. Dow Jones”, created her own rules and shares it through her new book, “Future Rich Person”. Plus, the surging stock market finally hit a wall after weeks of tech-inspired gains as Treasury yields are springing higher. Are higher for longer inflation and interest rates real threats to this aging bull market, or wi
The Convergence of Public and Private Markets
The relentless bull market has several of the biggest private companies in the world set to go public in what will be the largest IPOs in history. Sonali Basak, Chief Investment Strategist for iCapital sets the stage for this new generation of trillion dollar companies, and makes the case for more investment in private markets today. Plus, money market funds just had their biggest inflows in six y
Crypto’s Next Chapter
What’s next for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies after prices have crashed and new laws intended to open the market to more retail investors remain in legislative gridlock. The Express goes inside Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas for a vibe check and to see how financial institutions, credit card companies and mortgage lenders are trying to bring the blockchain and tokenization to every asset class. Al
Apple Faces the AI Future
With Tim Cook stepping down from Apple this Fall, the future of one of the world’s most valuable companies and brands falls to John Ternus who must prove that the company’s AI future is bright and profitable. Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Mgmt. drops in with a blueprint for Apple and puts the AI build-out for Big Tech in perspective. Plus, it’s put up or shut up time for mega-cap tech earnings,
All-Time High Wire Act
A tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East and a potential opening of the Strait of Hormuz pushed U.S. equity markets to all-time highs last week. But the damage from higher oil prices might’ve already been done, calling into question the strength of the global economy and the hopes that companies can keep churning out higher profits. Stephanie Guild, Robinhood Markets Chief Investment Officer drops i
The Rewiring of the Stock Market
As ceasefire talks break down with Iran and oil prices spike again, investors face more uncertainty in an uncertain market. While this may feel temporary, investors may need to get used to a broader rewiring of the capital markets, according to Matt Bartolini of State Street Investment Management. Yesterday’s winners have no lock on the future, even though individual investors can’t seem to let th
Crude Outlook for the Future of Oil
Sustained high oil prices due to the uncertainties around the ongoing war in Iran are seeping their way into thousands of products and boosting inflation in painful places. John Kilduff, energy analyst and co-founder of Again Capital, shows us the good, the bad, and the ugly prospects for the future of oil prices and oil derivatives. As oil prices climb higher, there has been almost nowhere to hid
Stock Market Correction Therapy
Investors are feeling the fear as the Dow follows the Nasdaq into a correction and the most popular stocks are reeling from double-digit selloffs. With no clear end in sight to rising oil prices and the war in Iran, the sirens of stagflation are awakening our animal spirits. Douglas Boneparth drops in with some financial therapy for long-term investors, and helps us refocus on the plan. Plus, as s
Rising Oil’s Ripple Effects
With no clear resolution to the war in Iran in sight, rising oil prices have already had a cascading effect on economic growth which is barreling into the stock market. We break down the spike in prices across sectors, and the dislocation inside the capital markets with Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Market Strategist for Charles Schwab. Plus, investors have turned decidedly bearish at last, just in time
Behind the Bitcoin Breakdown
What really drove Bitcoin prices down 50% in yet another one of its spectacular crashes? Ric Edelman explains what caused the original cryptocurrency’s latest plunge, and what might breathe new life into it. Plus, stock markets around the world are sinking in a sea of uncertainty as we enter the third week of the Mideast War as oil prices hover around $100 per barrel and economic growth is squeeze
Wealth Management in the Age of AI
The $2 Trillion wealth management industry is facing an existential pivot point as Artificial Intelligence has made financial planning much more efficient, and much less reliant on human touch. Jason Wenk, founder and CEO of Altruist drops in with his perspective on this dynamic shift and how the industry will evolve from here. Plus, global markets are spiraling as crude oil prices topped $120 bar
Fallout From the Attack on Iran
The attack on Iran led by the U.S. and Israel has global markets reeling as investors brace for more uncertainty in the oil-heavy region. Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets drops in to show us how traders and investors should evaluate the fallout, and what this means for major asset classes.
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The Vibe Economy is Not Vibing
With the Supreme Court striking down the Trump Administration’s reciprocal tariffs, and the announcement of new 15% tariffs by The White House, the economic forecast has become another blizzard of uncertainty. Kyla Scanlon, author of “In This Economy?”, helps us decode the sour vibes in this current economy, and the challenges facing investors. Plus, Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are bracing for
Looking for a Reason to Believe
With the stock market coming off its worst week all year and the biggest stocks rolling over, investors continue to believe better times are ahead. Guy Adami, co-founder of Risk Reversal and co-star of CNBC’s Fast Money, drops in to give us a reality check on the health of the market, and how to pick the right stocks during this violent rotation. Plus, the lack of affordability has pushed more you
What Is, and Isn’t Working in this Market
The icy winds of volatility could not break through investors’ willingness to buy the dip, sending the Dow Jones Industrials beyond 50,000 for the first time, but trends have been broken inside the market and what used to work just doesn’t anymore. Paul Hickey of Bespoke Investment Group takes us inside the sectors to survey the damage and discover opportunities. Plus, we reveal the latest results
Debasement Trade About Face
The shine came off of precious metals just as investors piled into the debasement trade on the heels of the Dollar’s decline leaving a raft of questions about which assets to hold in times of uncertainty. We sift through the smelting pot, and Gargi Chaudhuri of Blackrock breaks it down and helps us refocus on the themes that will actually matter to investors this year. Plus, insiders are selling a
The National and Economic Security Portfolio
There’s a through line that runs through the White House’s ambitions in Venezuela and Greenland, and it has all been laid out in its National Security policy that calls for a stronger military, access to natural resources throughout the planet, and dominance in technology and finance. Terry Haines of Pangaea Policy breaks it down and shows us where the money is moving across the capital markets to
The Real Deal Inside the Jobs Market
Greenland becomes the new chip in the tariff war and the European Union threatens to pull out an economic bazooka to deter the White House. Investors have generally looked past the geopolitical turbulence so far, but icy trade relations could finally cool down the momentum in the stock market. Plus, is AI really going to eat our jobs in the future? ADP’s Chief Economist, Nela Richardson forecasts
What’s Next For Bitcoin After the Fall?
2025 was looking like yet another banner year for Bitcoin for Bitcoin prices until a wave of selling in the Fall sent the cryptocurrency into a bear market. Matt Hougan of Bitwise explains what happened and why he thinks 2026 will be another year for the record books and more ETF issuance. Plus, the Federal Reserve is slapped with a criminal investigation by the Dept. of Justice over its renovatio
Investing in the New World Order
2026 came in like a lion with the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and a bull market charging into its fourth year testing investors’ confidence. Liz Thomas of SoFi comes back aboard the Express to share her outlook for the new year and specific risk factors that could challenge our faith in the momentum underlying recent trends. Plus, it's a new era for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders without Warren Bu
Jim Cramer’s Lessons for Investing in Any Market
Jim Cramer, the legendary investor, educator, best-selling author, host of CNBC’s Mad Money and Squawk on the Street, joins the Express with lessons for investing in any market, and his unique valuation tools for finding the next great stocks. Plus, we reveal Investopedia’s Terms of the Year, which include everything from insider trading to Bad Bunny’s growing fortune.
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Acorns Plants its Next Seeds for Growth
Acorns, the 14-year old investing app that became popular by letting its customers invest their spare change into the stock market, has grown into a multi-tool financial planning app for families, and has big plans for expanding its offerings. CEO Noah Kerner explains why the company's simple mission of getting kids and families to invest small amounts through education has endured since its incep
Diving Deep into Investor Sentiment
As the year winds down, we wrap up our final investor sentiment survey which shows that we are as optimistic as we’ve been in months even though we are worried about inflation and a stock market bubble. We take a deep dive into retail investors’ portfolios, and then look ahead into 2026 with Michael Arone of State Street Investment Management. Plus, why Charles Dow would be particularly happy abou
The Power of Financial Coupling with Heather and Douglas Boneparth
Over half of married couples divorce, and money is usually the root cause or a symptom of their problems. But what a lot of couples don’t realize until it’s too late is that marriage is a financial partnership, among other things, and partnerships require trust, transparency and fairness. But what if you and your partner could find that higher ground? What if you could find a way to work together
Signals and Noises at the End of the Year
2025 has been a very noisy and volatile year as a new administration shook up economic policy, the AI-spend stretched valuations and consumer confidence fell off a cliff. As we head into the home stretch of the year, Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA helps us separate the signals from the noise inside the markets, and what to expect in 2026 - especially with a midterm election headi
The Most Important Charts in the Market Right Now
It may be a headline driven market but the charts and patterns inside the capital markets always tell the truth. We go inside the most important charts, patterns and formation in technical analysis with Patrick Dunuwila of The Chart Report. Plus, the melt up in the stock market has also been accompanied by a big surge in implied volatility. What that tells us about the fragility of the stock marke
The Power of the Plan in Family Finances
Family finances can be complicated by emotions and expectations. That's why having a solid financial plan that starts with good communication is paramount to creating the right foundation for building trust. Ryan Victorin, a Certified Financial Planner and a financial consultant at Fidelity Investments joins the show with advice on how to have those conversations with family, when to start, and wh
Ripping Through a Risk Reversal
The Risk-Off trade has taken over bringing the pain to the biggest and most widely held stocks in the market proving, as the legendary Jimmy Cliff sang, “ The harder they come, the harder they fall.” Is this just a grown up bull market pit stop, or a full risk-reversal that could lead to a major resetting of valuations for the stock and crypto markets? Dan Nathan of Risk Reversal helps us navigate
Slip-Sliding Through Sector Rotation
The cold winds of volatility have been blowing through the markets leaving many to question the durability of this bull market. Is this just good old fashioned sector rotation, or the beginning of the unwinding of the risk trade that has propelled the stock market to multiple record highs this year? Keith Lerner of Truist Wealth helps us navigate these recent shockwaves and identifies new opportun
Separating Facts vs. Feelings as Investors
Investors can’t help but feel like the stock market might be riding on the thin skin of a bubble, but the facts will tell us that even if we are, it doesn’t mean we should not expect more strong returns based on trends and price action. Carson Wealth’s Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese join the show to help up separate how we feel, and what’s really happening inside market dynamics. Plus, is A.I. too
What Really Caused the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
Rampant speculation, a divided Federal Reserve, big companies making big bets, and geopolitical instability. Sound familiar? That’s exactly the environment that led to the biggest stock market crash in history nearly a century ago, and many of those ingredients are prevalent at the end of 2025. Andrew Ross Sorkin, the best-selling author, New York Times writer and CNBC Anchor, joins The Express to
Playing Offense and Defense in Q4
A potential tariff truce between the U.S. and China has stocks hitting new highs around the world despite the ongoing government shutdown and a slowing labor market. The Fed may try to stem the slowdown when it meets this week on interest rates with all signs pointing towards another small cut. Shannon Sacoccia of Neuberger Berman drops in with her playbook on how to play offense and defense in t
The Truth About Our Financial Futures
Investors continue to climb over walls of worry and keep buying, even amid the latest concerns about regional bank credit risk, the prospect of even higher tariffs, and the third week of the government shutdown. Why Jamie Dimon says we should be on ‘cockroach’ alert, and Gold’s unstoppable rise. Plus, Ric Edelman drops in with the real truths about our financial futures and shatters some classic m
How Not To Invest
Volatility is back just in time for the October scaries as new tariff threats rattle investors just as the markets reached new record highs. Is this a re-do of the April selloff, or the beginning of the bursting of a bubble in risky assets? Barry Ritholtz the original Blog-Father, and author of “How Not to Invest”, drops in with his perspective and the key lessons he’s learned about how ‘not’ to i
Chef Tom Colicchio on Innovation and Inspiration in and out of the Kitchen
For nearly forty years, Chef Tom Colicchio has been one of the most dynamic innovators in the culinary world through his restaurant empire, “Top Chef”, his hit television series and his best-selling cookbooks. The eight-time James Beard Award winner shares his secret sauce to innovation in a live interview and cooking demonstration at the Future Proof Wealth Festival, as part of “Recipe for Innova
Shutdown Showdown Amid Record Highs
The U.S. Government shutdown has done little to scare investors off of ‘Risk Mountain’, as stocks, Bitcoin and Gold are all at record highs. With no end in sight, at what point do investors stop believing that government dysfunction won’t hurt their portfolios, or will something else scare away their exuberance. SoFi’s Liz Young Thomas shares her perspective on where we go from here, and which sec
Can the Relentless Bid be Stopped?
The stock market defied its historical odds by surging in September despite concerns about a slowing economy, overvaluation, and tariffs. So what, if anything, can stop investors’ relentless bid on the biggest stocks in the market and ultimately slow this bull market down? Kenny Polcari of SlateStone Wealth drops in with his perspective, predictions for a volatile fourth quarter and a delicious fa
The $16 Trillion Stock Rally
The stock market rally has added $16 Trillion in market capitalization so far this year, and momentum is still in the drivers’ seat. What, if anything, can slow the rally down? Legendary Tech investor Dan Niles breaks down the bull between the horns, but warns of a fowl Thanksgiving surprise. Plus, investors are hoping for more rate cuts than the Fed is planning on - at least for now. Why this mis
The Future of the Fed at a Crossroads
The future of the Federal Reserve’s independence will come into clearer focus this week as the central bank will likely lower interest rates for the first time since last December, potentially pacing the way for more cuts this year as the labor market weakens and prices keep rising. But all eyes will be on who votes for a rate cut after the President fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook and appointed Step
Future-Proofing Wealth Management
The wealth management industry finds itself facing a cascading wave of wealth transfer, A.I. disruption, and a never-ending conveyor belt of product choices. That’s why thousands of them flock to the Future Proof Wealth Festival in Huntington Beach, California every September where they learn how to fortify their practices, learn from each other and find ways to survive and thrive in an increasing
Over-Concentrated or Over-Diversified?
With the stock market near record highs again, and nearly every valuation metric pointing to extremes, are we at the precipice of our own “irrational exuberance” moment, or just riding this bull through an AI infused multiple expansion that could last for years?
We go inside the charts with Ian Dunlap, aka “The Master Investor,” and founder of the Red Panda Stock Club. Also, ETFs now exceed sin
Inside the World’s Biggest Wealth Festival
We go inside Invest Fest, the biggest and best wealth festival on the planet, as it celebrates its fifth year of bringing education and empowerment to over 25,000 people in Atlanta. Hear from some of the most inspirational wealth builders and educators working today, including Cedric Nash, Chris Sain, and Austin Haynes, and see how Earn Your Leisure’s Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal have created th
Riding High on Optimistic Vibes
Individual investors are feeling as optimistic as they’ve felt all year according to our recent sentiment survey, and with stocks dancing around record highs, strong earnings and less bite than bark from tariffs, they are leaning into their favorite stocks and ETFs. Kevin Gordon of Charles Schwab joins us for a vibes check and sets the scene for the rest of the year. Plus, IPOs are popping like it
How to Climb the Ever-Rising Wealth Ladder
The pursuit of wealth has never been more intense, but the path to getting there has never been steeper. Nick Maggiulli, the founder of ofdollarsanddata.com and author of “The Wealth Ladder”, joins the Express to break down the rungs of wealth, and how to navigate the climb in 2025.
Plus, markets are back at record highs as investors are so over tariffs and are focusing on upcoming rate cuts, be
Investing Through a Cloud of Dubious Data
The recent firing of the Commissioner of the BLS and the resignation of a top Fed official have cast even more doubt on the trustworthiness of government data and the future independence of the central bank. This is a brave and tenuous new world for investors who have been enjoying the march to record highs behind a handful of the biggest stocks in the market yet again. Jay Woods, Chief Global Str
Low-Riding Through Short Squeezes to Higher Highs
On what could be the most important week for investors in years, markets keep riding to higher highs, and meme stocks keep spinning into the silly-sphere as the shorts get squeezed, giving 2021 vibes all over again.
Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth helps us make sense of it all and stay on the right tracks to long term investing gains. Plus, what to expect from the Fed’s meeting on interest rate
Investing Through a Regulatory Overhaul
From the passage of the “Big Beautiful Tax Bill”, to new laws around stablecoins, investors have been navigating one massive change after another as they chase the stock market to new record highs. Michael Townsend, the Managing Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for Charles Schwab tells us which policies will impact investors the most, and what new regulatory changes are looming on t
Testing the Limits of American Exceptionalism
As yet another new wave of tariff threats come out of the White House, investors have yet to bail out of the U.S. stock market like they did in April. Is their bet on American Exceptionalism about to unwind, or is this new bull market unfazed by the upending of the global economy? Callie Cox, Chief Market Strategist for Ritholtz Wealth joins The Express for her take on our unbridled enthusiasm, an
High Anxiety Inside the Everything Rally
Markets are steaming into the summer at all-time highs as the July 9th reciprocal tariff deadline approaches and the Big Beautiful Tax bill has been signed into law, and investors’ animal spirits are howling as meme stocks are back in fashion. We go inside the rally with Ryan Detrick of The Carson Group, and stare into the horizon in search of more momentum. Plus, public companies are bingeing on
Fear and Loathing on the Way to New Record Highs
Everyone from corporate executives to Wall Street’s top strategists feared the worst for the stock market and the U.S. economy as the new administration tried to turn economic policy upside down at the beginning of the year, but we are ending the first half of the year at new record highs. Sam Ro of TKer clubs back aboard the Express to talk about the biggest surprises from the first half of 2025,
Why the A.I. Revolution is Just Getting Started
As the U.S. attacks Iran, tensions in the Middle East tighten as the one of the key chokepoints for global oil is at risk. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady last week, as expected, but the divide inside the central bank deepens as policy hawks and doves take sides. Plus, why the A.I. revolution might just be getting started, and which companies will be driving the next wave of hyper-g
Event Risk Rattles the Rally as Middle East Tensions Rise
As Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks, the new bull market faces its first real challenge as ‘Event Risk’ takes over and oil prices spike. JC Parets of TrendLabs joins The Express to share the only charts that really matter right now, and the key indicators to watch this summer. Plus, the Fed will deliver its decision on interest rates this week and while no change is expected, it will be th
The Bro Billionaire Basket of Stocks Leads a New Bull Stampede
As trade tensions ease and the headline economic data eases recession fears, a new bull market is picking up speed led by what Bank of America Securities calls the "Bro Billionaire Basket of Stocks", including Palantir, Nvidia, Coinbase and Bitcoin. Proximity to power is everything under this administration and in this stock market, and offenders like Tesla get punished when they cross the lines a
The New Age of Cryptocurrency is Here - Get On-Chain!
From inside the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, it is clear that the new era of cryptocurrency is here and fully backed by the Trump administration. Listen to Vice-President JD Vance's remarks to the crowd of over 40,000 crypto-faithful, and wander the aisles of the exhibit hall at The Venetian and the walls between the traditional financial system and decentralized finance are melting. Plus
A New Bull is Born and the U.S. Gets a Downgrade
The 90-day tariff truce boosted markets and propelled the Nasdaq into a new bull market as the A.I. trade got some beneficial treatment from the White House, Is there any conviction behind this rally, or is it simply short covering ahead of the summer season? Plus, Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating on concerns about rising debt levels, but investors have plenty of other concerns.
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eToro CEO Yoni Assia on the Long Road to its IPO
You Can Now Trade eToro on the eToro online brokerage platform as the company joined the capital markets through an IPO on the Nasdaq. Co-founder and CEO Yoni Assia on the platform's long journey from its origins in 2007, through the Great Financial Crisis, the pandemic and the dawn of cryptocurrency to its debut as a public company.LINKS:https://www.etoro.com/about/https://www.investopedia.com/et
Playing With Our Patience as the Rally Resets
Fed Chair Powell is preaching patience as the Fed held interest rates last week, but individual investors have been leaning back into the stock market after a historical bout of pessimism. The tariff tantrum has reset the all-important CAPE Ratio, and while the fundamentals look a little better right now, the future of corporate profits is the $22 trillion question as trade negotiations continue.
Inside the Berkshire Shareholder Meeting as Buffett Says He's Stepping Down
It may have come as a surprise to those of us in attendance at the Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Omaha this Saturday, but Warren Buffett gracefully said he'll be stepping aside as CEO at the end of the year, ending the greatest 60-year run in business history. The 94-year old paved the way for his successor, Greg Abel, but reassured investors and the Berkshire faithful that he'll be hanging around
What is Behind Chef Kwame Onwuachi's Recipe for Innovation
Chef Kwame Onwuachi is one of the most influential and innovative chefs working today. A James Beard Award-winner, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and storyteller, Chef Kwame derives his inspiration from the world and the communities he grew up with in the Bronx, NY, and his never-ending educational journey through food, flavor and history. Our conversation took place at Future Proof CityWide i
The De-escalation Trade Roars Back, but Halloween May Get Ghosted
A de-escalation in the tariff sabre rattling between the U.S. and China brought the buyers back into the stock market, lifting it well out of correction territory as investors hope for cooler heads to prevail. But the damage to retail supply chains may have been done as the National Retail Federation warns of a 20% hit to sales if the tariffs remain on core items, and the big ticket holiday spendi
David Booth on the Birth of Big Data and Dimensional Funds
David Booth, the founder and Chairman of Dimensional Funds, on how he and a group of future Nobel Prize winners came together at the University of Chicago in the late 1960’s and 70’s and revolutionized the investing world by applying data, for the first time, to quantify the real performance of the stock market, and to shine a glaring spotlight on the way Wall Street used to work. In the process,
The 7th Circle of Uncertainty and Sanctity of the Fed
The Big Money continues to flee U.S. assets amid more policy uncertainty and lack of guidance from C-Suites, but that hasn’t stopped individual investors from trying to buy the dips. That strategy has backfired, but they show no signs of giving up, yet. Plus, the president brings the smoke to the Fed Chair, but Powell may be protected by a key piece of legislation from 1913.
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Trying to Catch Falling Knives, Retail Investors Rush In
As the biggest stocks in the market continue their dizzying selloff, retail investors have been buying the dip at levels we haven't seen since just after the pandemic lockdowns. Vanda Research reported record inflows into the Magnificent 7 and other widely-held stocks like Palantir after April 2nd, and buying the dip has proved very painful during this correction. Marco Iachini, the S.V.P. of Rese
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