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A major shop just lifted its S&P 500 target to 7,800 on a "Blue Sky" scenario, implying another leg higher from here. A teaching moment on how Wall Street targets are built, why they move, and how little they should drive your decisions. Today's Stocks & Topics: MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI), Market Wrap, The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB), EQT Corporation (EQT), NAFTA Renegotiatio...

The SpaceX IPO may be one of the most exciting market events in years, but history shows that the most anticipated IPOs can also be the most dangerous moment for retail investors. This video does not predict whether SpaceX will rise or fall. Instead, it gives investors a clear framework for understanding access, valuation, lockups, liquidity, timing risk, and whether the opportunity actually fits...

The dollar held steady after the Iran talks while the British pound dropped on political upheaval, the Japanese yen neared 40-year lows, and the Indian rupee snapped a winning streak — all in the same week. Currency moves of this magnitude have real implications for international investment returns, inflation, and the relative attractiveness of global markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Appl...

Raising the minimum wage has been a political winner for years, but it's now running into stiff resistance as inflation concerns take center stage. For investors, the debate cuts to the heart of corporate margins, consumer spending power, and the Fed's inflation-fighting mandate. Today's Stocks & Topics: Phillips 66 (PSX), Market Wrap, SpaceX Bond Sale, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (L...

This past week delivered a rare natural experiment — major Fed communications and a historic Middle East ceasefire happened simultaneously, giving investors a live stress test of what truly moves markets. Dissecting which force had more power over stock prices, bond yields, and the dollar can sharpen every investor's macro framework going forward. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roblox Corpor...

The AI trade has dramatically outpaced the hyperscalers who are supposedly its biggest beneficiaries, even as Big Tech's stock buybacks disappear under the weight of massive AI capital expenditures. Investors are now asking whether the AI infrastructure buildout will ever translate into the returns that justify these sky-high valuations. Today's Stocks & Topics: iShares Global Utilitie...

This market looks like 2022 in three uncomfortable ways: investors are nervous about inflation, interest rates are still driving market behavior, and expensive growth stocks are vulnerable to sharp resets. But 2026 is not a copy-and-paste repeat of 2022. The investor who understands the similarities and the differences will be less likely to panic, chase, or rebalance at the wrong time. Today'...

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: Treasury Bill, When to Sell, I-R-A Rollover, Retirement Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, How A Senior Should Invest, Oil Stocks, Private Equity vs. Private Credit, Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calcul...

Fox announced a $22 billion deal to acquire streaming device maker Roku this week, a blockbuster move that signals how traditional media companies are racing to control the living room hardware layer. We look at what this mega-merger reveals about the economics of streaming, the value of distribution, and what consolidation means for consumers and investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: BNY Me...

Bitcoin's latest price plunge is forcing investors to revisit a fundamental question: why do they actually own it? As the debate over crypto's role in a diversified portfolio heats up again, we break down the real investment thesis for digital assets and whether Bitcoin deserves a seat at the table for long-term investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS), M...

Silver didn’t hit $121 because people suddenly wanted more silverware. It exploded because the market is starting to recognize silver for what it really is Today's Stocks & Topics: First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG), Market Wrap, Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU), Remitly Global, Inc. (RELY), Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), Silver Is Now a Monetary Metal. The $12, Vangu...

From Honeywell's CEO declaring AI will 'redefine automation' amid mounting labor shortages, to global capitalism doubling down on an AI future that alarms voters, the artificial intelligence investment story is entering a new and more complex phase. We examine whether AI's promises are translating into real economic returns and how investors should position themselves. Today's...

Even as geopolitical tensions roil financial markets, wealthy consumers are defying the gloom — private jet demand is surging at events like Monaco and Cannes, and Broadway just recorded a record 1.9 billion dollar season. This divergence between financial anxiety and high-end consumer spending raises important questions about where the real economy actually stands. Today's Stocks & Topics...

USAA is returning nearly one billion dollars to Florida policyholders following legal reforms that have dramatically reduced frivolous claims and litigation costs in the state's notoriously troubled insurance market. This is a powerful case study in how regulatory and legal environments — not just weather — drive insurance affordability across the country. Today's Stocks & Topics: Alex...

Friday's stronger-than-expected jobs report sent stocks tumbling and reignited fears that the Federal Reserve may be forced to raise rates rather than cut them. With gold falling sharply and bond markets repricing, investors need to understand what a potential rate hike cycle means for their portfolios. Today's Stocks & Topics: Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS), Market Wrap, Const...

After years of AI euphoria, a growing bear case is emerging around the mega-cap tech companies pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure — with serious questions about when, or if, those returns will materialize. This week's tech selloff and tumbling AI-related stocks suggest the market may finally be demanding answers. Today's Stocks & Topics: Primoris Services Corporation (...

With markets simultaneously hitting record highs on AI optimism while facing war-driven inflation and potential rate hikes, some prominent voices are questioning whether passive index investing is still the right default strategy. We weigh the evidence on when active management or factor-based strategies may genuinely add value — and when they don't. Today's Stocks & Topics: Innovative...

(From NATO allies boosting budgets in response to Russia's aggression to Asia-Pacific nations rearming amid China's military buildup, defense spending is rising on virtually every continent. We examine how investors can think about the long-term defense sector tailwind without simply chasing headlines.) Today's Stocks & Topics: Lincoln National Corporation (LNC), Market Wrap, AT&am...

A new survey finds that net worth — not income — is the dominant driver of financial anxiety, suggesting that many high earners are far less financially secure than their paychecks imply. We dig into what this means for how everyday investors should be building and measuring their financial progress. Today's Stocks & Topics: Carvana Co. (CVNA), Market Wrap, Expand Energy Corporation (EXE),...

Gold is dipping even as the Middle East conflict intensifies and inflation worries mount — a counterintuitive move that has investors scratching their heads about where to find safety. We explore what's really driving gold prices and whether the precious metal still belongs in a defensive portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Bill, Market Wrap, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (S...

Treasury yields are edging higher as U.S.-Iran military exchanges rattle markets and inflation expectations climb, creating a challenging environment for fixed income investors. We decode what's driving yield movement right now and whether bond investors should be repositioning for a higher-for-longer world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC), Market Wrap, Phib...

Investors are being told to “stay calm,” but markets today are reacting to more than earnings and interest rates. Supply chains, tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and shipping disruptions are now directly impacting portfolios. So how do you invest without making emotional decisions? Today's Stocks & Topics: NIKE, Inc. (NKE), Market Wrap, Games Workshop Group (GWKSY), Intuit Inc. (INTU), How...

DeepSeek has made a permanent 75% discount on its flagship AI model, a move that accelerates the commoditization of AI and puts pressure on the entire AI infrastructure investment thesis. We examine what falling AI model prices mean for the companies building AI, buying AI, and investing in the picks-and-shovels of the AI boom. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC), Marke...

Analysts are raising concerns that a wave of mega-IPOs from companies like SpaceX and OpenAI could be signaling a market top — a pattern that has appeared at prior market peaks. We explore the history of IPO booms, what they reveal about market sentiment, and how investors should think about participating. Today's Stocks & Topics: CarMax, Inc. (KMX), Market Wrap, EQT Corporation (EQT), ONE...

Today's Stocks & Topics: Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (CAPR), Market Wrap, Railroad Stocks, Gentex Corporation (GNTX), Hedging in a Record Market: Strategies for Protecting Gains Without Missing Upside, Frontline PLC (FRO), P.E. Ratio Calculation, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Banks. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your...