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Moody's has held steady on France's credit rating even as the country grapples with political turmoil and rising bond yields, raising uncomfortable questions about the stability of European sovereign debt. We look at whether France's fiscal stress is an isolated case or the beginning of a broader European debt reckoning. Today's Stocks & Topics: ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ), M...

With midterm elections approaching, the balance of power in Congress could trigger significant shifts in US foreign policy — from trade deals to military commitments — with real consequences for investors in international markets. We walk through the four key foreign policy pivots to watch and how each could move your portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Market W...

US consumer sentiment is hovering near record lows ahead of the midterm elections, a troubling signal given that consumer spending drives roughly 70% of the American economy. We break down what falling confidence means for corporate earnings, retail stocks, and the broader economic outlook heading into year-end. Today's Stocks & Topics: Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Market Wrap, How Companies...

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates steady while leaving the door wide open for a December hike — a delicate balancing act with massive implications for the yen carry trade and global capital flows. We examine how shifts in Japanese monetary policy ripple through US bonds, emerging markets, and your portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: CGI Inc. (GIB), Market Wrap, Vital Farms, Inc....

The 10-year Treasury yield has pulled back to the psychologically significant 5% level as investors seek safety amid growing concerns about AI sector valuations and broader market volatility. We discuss whether this is the moment to finally lock in bond yields and how to think about fixed income allocation in a world of elevated rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (C...

Zelensky has called Trump's decision to waive certain Russia sanctions 'wrong,' as a US-Russia supply deal on diesel begins taking shape, and the market implications of sanctions relief are already being felt in energy markets. We examine what easing sanctions pressure on Russia means for commodity prices, defense spending, and global trade flows. Today's Stocks & Topics: Petró...

Reliance's Jio Platforms is testing the public markets with a $3.2 billion IPO that is targeting India's massive and youthful population, making it one of the most watched emerging market offerings of the year. We explore what this deal reveals about the opportunity — and risks — of investing in India and other fast-growing emerging economies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Vanguard Real...

The AI bull market is running headfirst into a wall of corporate debt, with credit stress signals flashing in some of the sector's biggest names. We explore how rising borrowing costs and ballooning debt loads could unwind the AI trade faster than most investors expect. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), Market Wrap, Lenna...

After years of outperformance, AI infrastructure stocks — the so-called picks-and-shovels plays — are getting hit hard as the trade reverses in markets from Asia to the US. We dig into whether this is a healthy correction or the start of a broader reckoning for AI-linked investments. Today's Stocks & Topics: PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Market Wrap, Vistra Corp. (VST), Is the AI Trade Rev...

Schwab is rolling out a new tax-aware investment strategy designed to attract billions from high-net-worth investors by minimizing the drag of capital gains taxes on long-term wealth building. We break down what these strategies actually are, whether they work, and how everyday investors can apply the same principles to their own portfolios. Today's Stocks & Topics: Prologis, Inc. (PLD), M...

Verizon stock suffered its worst single day since 2002 after reports of SpaceX planning a U.S. wireless network sent shockwaves through the entire telecom sector. When a disruptive space-based competitor threatens the core business model of trillion-dollar incumbents, the structural implications for telecommunications investing are enormous. Today's Stocks & Topics: Celanese Corporation (C...

The Supreme Court is hearing a major case involving Intel's 401(k) plan and the inclusion of private funds, with the justices' questions suggesting a potentially landmark ruling on what fiduciaries owe retirement savers. The outcome could reshape how millions of Americans' retirement assets are managed and what investment options they can access. Today's Stocks & Topics: GE Aer...

As long-term bond yields climb globally, homeowners in the UK and beyond are watching their mortgage costs spike — and the US is not immune. We connect the dots between the bond market selloff, mortgage rates, and what this means for anyone who owns or wants to own real estate. Today's Stocks & Topics: Changing the Terminology Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Super Intelligence (SI), Market...

Join Justin Klein for this must-listen episode of InvestTalk Innovators featuring Anthony Katz, the visionary Founder of Hyperice. Dive deep into the mind of this market disruptor as Anthony defines what it means to be an innovator and details how technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), is transforming the wellness industry. He offers an insider's look at his strategy for strategic...

In this Special Program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment topics. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends and Dividend Yields, College Savings, Health Savings Account, Estate Plan Myths, Peace Of Mind Estate Planning. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Cure Hydration...

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Forex Trading, Gold, 401k Allocation, Positions Sizing, Good ETFs to Invest In, Short Selling vs Put Options, Investing in Industrials, 403B, Saving to Buy a House, Physical Gold or Gold Stocks,...

A new report says 1.7 million skilled trade jobs will open every year through 2035, and experts have no idea who will fill them. This isn't just a workforce story — it's a macroeconomic pressure point that could affect construction costs, infrastructure spending, and inflation for years to come. Today's Stocks & Topics: BCE Inc. (BCE), Market Wrap, Portfolio Management, iShares Res...

From India's rupee hitting one-week lows to South African rand weakness and Indian equities near six-month lows, emerging markets are absorbing a triple shock of surging oil prices, a strong dollar, and geopolitical uncertainty. Investors with global exposure need to understand whether this is a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper emerging market downturn. Today's Stocks & Topi...

Institutional investors are reclaiming their role as the primary driver of stock market moves, displacing the retail trading frenzy that dominated recent years. Understanding how professional money managers think and act can give individual investors a crucial edge. Today's Stocks & Topics: GMR Solutions Inc. (GMRS), Market Wrap, Quantum Scape Corporation (QS), Stock and Taxes, Taxes and G...

The artificial intelligence buildout is creating a massive wave of blue-collar jobs tied to data center construction, but growing community opposition could threaten the pace of expansion. Investors betting on AI infrastructure need to understand the human and political factors that could slow the boom. Today's Stocks & Topics: The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX), Market Wrap, Century Aluminum C...

The Trump-Xi summit wrapped up with tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods and a new US-China AI dialogue, but analysts say little substantive progress was made on deeper structural issues. Investors need to understand what this partial thaw means for supply chains, tech stocks, and emerging market exposure. Today's Stocks & Topics: State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), Market...

The bond market is repricing rapidly, with the 30-year Treasury yield topping 5.5% as investors abandon hopes of near-term rate cuts. This shift to a 'higher for longer' regime has massive implications for stocks, real estate, and retirement portfolios. Today's Stocks & Topics: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Market Wrap, Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF (FLBR), Wall Street Analysts, Fidelity...

A new SoFi survey reveals that nearly three-quarters of Americans say they'd slow their financial progress to enjoy life today — a trend called 'lifemaxxing' that is reshaping how people think about saving and spending. We look at the real long-term cost of this mindset and what a balanced approach to enjoying today while building wealth actually looks like. Today's Stocks & To...

Meta's new Muse AI model is being compared to ChatGPT's breakthrough moment, potentially reshuffling the competitive landscape in generative AI and putting pressure on rivals across the industry. We examine what this means for the AI investment theme broadly — from cloud infrastructure demand to the valuations of AI-adjacent plays. Today's Stocks & Topics: Synchrony Financial (SYF)...

IonQ shares rallied sharply after the company announced a major quantum computing breakthrough, reigniting investor excitement around a technology that has long been described as transformational but perpetually years away. We cut through the hype to ask whether quantum computing is finally an investable theme or still a speculative frontier. Today's Stocks & Topics: McKesson Corporation (...