Investtalk

(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&T Inc. (T)...

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), Vis...

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 (SCHD), Ma...

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, Phibro Anima...

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 to...

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), Market Wr...

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), ONEOK,...

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 Inco...

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, Starbuc...

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: Groundfloor,...

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 Risi...

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: AAON...

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 U.S...

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 Servic...

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), Modi...

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 Rally Sustai...

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 & Trading...

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), MercadoL...

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 Uncertai...

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 Is W...

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 Wrap,...

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 & T...

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, Trading, Oklo I...

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: Pacer U...

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 are...