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Home inventory climbed in October, yet sellers are refusing to slash prices despite softening demand. We dig into the economic forces creating this standoff and what it means for buyers, sellers, and the broader real estate market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bank of Hawaii Corporation (BOH), Market Wrap, New Investor, Dividend Funds, Envista Holdings Corporation (NVST), Why Are Home Prices Still...

Retail traders sold stocks at the highest single-day rate since the Covid crash this week, a signal that fear has taken hold of Main Street investors. We examine what this capitulation behavior historically means for markets and whether it's time to be greedy when others are fearful. Today's Stocks & Topics: NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Market Wrap, Oil Stocks, The Oil Market, Palantir Technolog...

Democrats scored significant gains in the midterms, reshaping Congress and creating a divided government that Wall Street is still digesting. We look at how midterm election outcomes have historically influenced markets, sector rotation, and economic policy expectations. Today's Stocks & Topics: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Market Wrap, Vanguard Windsor™ Admiral™ (VWNEX), Shin-Etsu Chemical C...

Despite posting strong profits, major oil companies are holding back on aggressive new capital spending, sending a cautious signal about the long-term energy outlook and the future of fossil fuel investment. We unpack what this capital restraint means for energy supply, commodity prices, and the investors who rely on oil majors for dividends and returns. Today's Stocks & Topics: Ameresco, Inc....

The Bank of England is poised to raise rates this week but may push back against market expectations for further hikes, creating a familiar tension between central bank communication and investor positioning. We examine what global central bank divergence means for currency markets, international investing, and what the UK experience might foreshadow for the US. Today's Stocks & Topics: Americ...

A St. Louis Fed official has signaled that tighter monetary policy is needed 'soon,' reigniting debate about whether the Federal Reserve's rate cycle is truly over. We walk through what renewed tightening would mean for bonds, equities, and everyday borrowing costs. Today's Stocks & Topics: Welltower Inc. (WELL), Market Wrap, Earnings Season, VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), Is the Fed Bringing...

Anthropic is planning to sell $3.5 billion in shares to Japanese investors in what could be one of the most closely watched AI IPOs in years. We explore what massive AI startup valuations signal about investor appetite for risk and how to think about IPO investing in a high-stakes technology cycle. Today's Stocks & Topics: Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH), Volatility, AI Stock Bubble or Real V...

The FBI has linked North Korea to the theft of $6 billion from Binance in what is being called the biggest heist in crypto history, raising urgent questions about the security of digital asset exchanges. We examine what this means for the credibility of crypto as an asset class and how investors should think about custody and risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG...

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), Market Wrap, Alim...

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 Wrap,...

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 Buil...

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. (VIT...

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 (COWZ)...

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: Petróleo Brasileiro S...

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 Estate ETF...

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, Lennar Corpor...

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 Reversa...

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), Marke...

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 (CE),...

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 Aerospace (GE), Mar...

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 Wra...

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 acq...

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 and...

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, Stop...

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 Residential and...