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Gold has been quietly climbing even as oil prices drop on Middle East peace hopes and the dollar drifts lower — a combination that reveals important dynamics about how investors are thinking about risk right now. We unpack what's driving gold higher and what it signals about broader market sentiment. Today's Stocks & Topics: Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), Market Wrap,...

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: Precious Metals, Petrochemical Companies, Rollover 403b to Roth I-R-A, Preferred Stocks, Bitcoin, Investing Apps, Are We In Trouble?, Stock Valuation, Retirement, Alternative Investment: Groundfl...

Governments around the world are carrying significantly more debt than they were just a few years ago… and now much of that debt is rolling into a much higher interest rate environment. Today's Stocks & Topics: Avantis All Equity Markets ETF (AVGE), Market Wrap, Suncor Energy Inc. (SU), Imperial Oil Limited (IMO), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Why...

Americans are leaving the United States in record numbers, and many are spending hundreds of dollars just to learn how to do it, signaling a level of dissatisfaction with the domestic economic and political environment that cannot be ignored. We examine what this capital and talent flight trend means for the U.S. economy, tax base, and long-term investment thesis. Today's Stocks & Topics:...

Global companies are already sitting on a $25 billion bill from the Iran war, and the meter keeps running as supply chains, energy costs, and shipping routes remain disrupted. We look at which industries are absorbing the biggest losses and what forward-looking investors need to watch in upcoming earnings reports. Today's Stocks & Topics: Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE), Market Wrap, State of the...

Bond traders are making ominous bets that long-term rates could stay much higher than anyone expected just a year ago, with the 30-year Treasury already above 5.1% and global bond markets under serious pressure. We dig into whether the era of cheap money is truly over and what a permanently higher rate environment means for every major asset class. Today's Stocks & Topics: United Parcel Se...

Volatility has investors nervous again… but historically, emotional reactions during turbulent markets have often led to the worst investing decisions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), Market Wrap, Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), Market Volatility Isn’t the Problem — Emotional Investing Is, Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH),...

Analyst Dan Ives is calling for Nasdaq 30,000 as the AI rally expands beyond the original handful of winners. We dig into whether the broadening AI trade is built on solid earnings fundamentals or if euphoria is getting ahead of reality. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Market Wrap, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS), AI's Next Chapter: Is the Nasdaq 30,000 Rall...

The US dollar is caught between safe haven demand from Iran war fears and selling pressure when peace hopes rise, creating a volatile currency environment. We unpack what dollar swings mean for international investments, commodities, and the average American investor. Today's Stocks & Topics: Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), Market Wrap, Tigo Energy, Inc. (TYGO), Genco Shipping & Tra...

Major Wall Street banks are now pushing back their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts as inflation risks and jobs data complicate the picture. We discuss what a longer wait for rate relief means for your bond portfolio, mortgage, and stock valuations. Today's Stocks & Topics: Golar LNG Limited (GLNG), Market Wrap, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY), Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J), Merc...

Gold prices are whipsawing as war uncertainty collides with shifting expectations on Federal Reserve rate cuts. We examine whether gold is still the safe haven investors think it is in today's complex macro environment. Today's Stocks & Topics: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC), Market Wrap, Mobileye Global Inc. (MBLY), Gold Price Forecast 2026: Safe Haven or Victim of Rate...

Stocks are pushing highs, but inflation, oil, rates, and housing are all flashing “stay disciplined. The market is acting confident… but the data is telling investors not to get comfortable yet. Today's Stocks & Topics: Venture Global, Inc. (VG), Market Wrap, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), KLA Corporation (KLAC), AI and Investment Advice, Devon Energy Corporation (DVN), The Market Is Hot, But This...

Anthropic just teamed up with Goldman Sachs and Blackstone to launch a $1.5 billion AI venture targeting private equity-owned companies—signaling that AI monetization is moving decisively beyond Silicon Valley and into mainstream corporate finance. This is a landmark moment for understanding where the real AI money is flowing. Today's Stocks & Topics: CVS Health Corporation (CVS), Market W...

China invoked its anti-sanctions law this week to block US blacklisting of its oil refiners, marking a significant escalation in the economic conflict running parallel to the Middle East military one. For global investors, this move signals that the US-China economic cold war is intensifying in ways that could reshape supply chains, commodities, and emerging market exposure. Today's Stocks &am...

Analysts are warning that markets are exhibiting 'misplaced euphoria' even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten an oil-driven economic slowdown. History shows that markets often fail to price in recession risk until it's too late—so how do you know when optimism becomes dangerous complacency? Today's Stocks & Topics: Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG), Market Wrap,...

US manufacturing input costs hit their highest level in four years in April, even as the sector broadly held steady—a classic precursor to stagflation where costs rise faster than growth. For investors, stagflation is one of the most difficult macro environments to navigate, and understanding it now could be the most important financial move you make this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pac...

Global aluminum supply is tightening fast, and investors are starting to notice. The real question is whether this is just a short-term commodity spike…or the beginning of a major re-rating in aluminum stocks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Carrier Global Corporation (CARR), Market Wrap, Adobe Inc. (ADBE), Bay Area Rental Market, NVR, Inc. (NVR), The Aluminum Crisis of 2026: Why Aluminum Prices...

While Western nations grapple with the fallout from the Iran conflict, China's clean tech exporters are cashing in, and its industrial profits are still growing — all while Beijing quietly expands its economic pressure toolkit under cover of a trade truce with Trump. We unpack China's strategic positioning and what it means for global trade and US investors. Today's Stocks & Topics...

Soaring European power prices driven by the Iran conflict are sending governments and investors scrambling toward solar and other renewables at a pace never seen before. We explore whether this energy shock represents a permanent turning point for clean energy investment or just a temporary spike in interest. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bank of America Corporation (BAC), Market Wrap, WisdomTr...

Nearly 40% of landlords are now offering concessions to attract tenants — free months of rent, waived fees, gift cards — a sign that the apartment market is fundamentally shifting in favor of renters after years of landlord dominance. We break down what this tells us about housing supply, shelter inflation, and the investment case for real estate right now. Today's Stocks & Topics: Taseko...

The Iran war has reshuffled the global energy order, handing OPEC's coveted swing producer role to the United States. We explore what this geopolitical shift means for domestic energy stocks, oil prices, and long-term energy independence. Today's Stocks & Topics: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM), Market Wrap, Strategies for Tax Loss Harvesting, America's New Oil Crown: How the Iran War...

SpaceX and OpenAI are heading for the public markets with combined valuations approaching 3 trillion dollars; but by the time retail investors get access, has the real opportunity already passed? We will break down the IPO cycle most investors don't understand, why hype distorts valuation, and the five things you should watch before buying into any mega-IPO. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pe...

Citadel Securities is reportedly exploring prediction markets as trading scales up, a development that could fundamentally change how financial markets incorporate real-world event probabilities into prices. We will examine what prediction markets are, how they work, and what their mainstream adoption means for investors. Also in this podcast : INTU - Intuit Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., BK...

Goldman Sachs data shows hedge funds poured $86 billion into stocks as Iran peace hopes grew, representing one of the largest buying surges in recent memory. We examine what this massive institutional move tells us about market sentiment, and whether retail investors should follow or be cautious when the smart money rushes in. Today's Stocks & Topics: Core & Main, Inc. (CNM), Market Wr...

Some grocery chains are deploying AI to slash food waste and improve profit margins, a trend that reflects a broader shift in how artificial intelligence is creating real, measurable returns in unexpected corners of the economy. We examine how AI-driven operational efficiency is becoming a competitive moat — and what it means for investors looking beyond the obvious AI plays. Today's Stocks &a...