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In this episode I talk about Ford and China's Geenley automotive company. AI is the terrain and what are the best weapons to use and where should you deploy them. All this and a look back and the financial markets.  Along with new data on our economy coming out this week or April 27th. 

Here are the most important developments from last week and what they mean for your portfolio. Oil prices, inflation data (CPI and PPI), Federal Reserve policy, profit-taking, and shifting industry leadership are all influencing today's investment landscape. In this week's podcast, I examine how these events are working together to affect the markets and your portfolio. Most importantly,...

This week on Tactical Investing & Strategic Planning , Mark Melrose discusses the major economic and geopolitical events shaping today’s financial markets. Topics include the Iran and U.S. ceasefire, rising inflation, higher oil prices, and the strong rally that ended the week at new highs, S&P 500 up 2.3% and the NASDAQ up 4.5% during Thursday’s trading session. Mark breaks down how highe...

This week, we witnessed a dramatic shift in market sentiment compared to how events began and how they ultimately changed to Monday's market rally. In this episode, I discuss what changed, why it mattered, and what investors can learn from it. I also share a conversation I had with a Marine Corps combat veteran who has flown into harm's way on numerous occasions. Through our discussion,...

Markets fell sharply after a strong jobs report pushed interest rates higher. This week, I discuss AI, jobs, the human advantage, and what investors should expect next. Learn why preparation, discipline, and maintaining strategic cash reserves may be critical in today's uncertain market environment. 

Why Learning from the AI Process May Be More Valuable Than Its Ability to Solve Problems. I examine how AI solved an 80-year-old mathematical problem that even some of the world’s best mathematicians could not solve. It succeeded not because it possessed greater specialized knowledge, but because it approached the problem through a more synthesized process — a process remarkably similar to the way...

 In this episode, I discuss why it matters whether oil prices are rising or falling because of changes in supply or demand. Looking at today’s market environment, I share tactical investment ideas and discuss where I believe opportunities may exist in the energy sector and related industries. Of course, I’ll also provide a recap of what happened in the financial markets over the past week and what...