Market Moment Podcast

This week on The Market Moment, Lee, Mee & Eli talked about whether the market is actually broadening or if big tech is still driving all the gains. They also discuss rising concerns of inflation in our country and how the Fed is handling it. Some Americans may feel a recession would be better than inflation. Do you agree or disagree? Lastly, they learned about Gen Z teens entering the labor f...

This week has been an interesting one here at Mach 1 Financial. Our Memorial Day weekend was dominated with the aftermath of tornadoes that swept through Northwest Arkansas. Our thoughts and prayers are with those in our local communities impacted, and many of our staff has been impacted as well.   As Matt & Lee say in the opening of this episode, if you are in the area needing support and res...

Welcome to The Market Moment! | Episode 203 Hey there, Market Moment community! Welcome back to another episode. Joining you this week are Matt, Lee, and John. They have some intriguing topics lined up for you: the impact of inflation on America's spending habits, the role of bankruptcy as a shield, and the concept of "spaving".  Consumer ETFs Showing the Real Inflation Picture We're kicking thing...

In this week's episode of The Market Moment, hosts Matt, Lee, and Eli delve into the latest market trends and thought-provoking discussions. Kicking off the episode, they explore the resurgence of meme stocks, with GameStop (GME) soaring by an impressive 110%. The recent online activity of "Roaring Kitty," previously known as Keith Gill, has sparked renewed interest in meme stocks, prompting quest...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode! In today's discussion, John and Lee delve into the market's trending headlines: stocks, Robinhood and the SEC, and fast food's outrageous price increases. First, they analyze the recent surge in stocks fueled by hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making notable gains, we explore the market dynamics driving investor...

Welcome to the Market Moment! This week, Matt, Lee, and Eli are looking at Tesla's recent stock rise, the growing stagnation concerns for the economy, and the guys give tax advice as Trump's deductions may go away after 2025. Tesla's stock experienced a significant boost following CEO Elon Musk's visit to China, surging over 16% as the company achieved a milestone in rolling out its advanced drive...

Welcome to the Market Moment! This week, Matt, John, and Lee discuss that six of the "Magnificent 7" (Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla) have gone down in the stock market. Jonathan Golub from UBS downgraded six of these, signaling a loss in momentum following their biggest market cap drop. This shift reflects concerns about where earnings are growing most, which could cause short-t...

In this episode, Matt, Lee, and Eli delve into three pivotal market topics shaping headlines. First, the episode explores the surge in oil prices following concerns over potential retaliatory actions by Iran against Israel, driving Brent crude to $92.18 a barrel.   Secondly, it analyzes the upbeat March retail sales figures, which surpassed Wall Street estimates, highlighting a resilient consumer...

This week, John and Eli delve into crucial topics shaping the economic landscape. First, they dissect Jamie Dimon's recent shareholder letter, where the JPMorgan Chase CEO expresses concerns about potential risks to the US economy, including inflation, government spending, and geopolitical tensions. Dimon's insights not only highlight the challenges ahead but also offer reflections on the transfor...

This week we are honored to have Stephania Aliaga join the Market Moment. Stephanie is a Global Market Strategist on the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Team based out of New York. Stephanie helps formulate and communicate economic views, deliver timely commentary and maintain forecasting models for weekly submissions to Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal. She is also responsible f...

Welcome to this week's episode of Market Moment! Here are this week's top headlines: Historic Shift in Japan: Explore Japan's economic journey from its 1980s boom to its recent monetary decision, including the long-awaited interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. We analyze its impact on global investing and ponder Japan's potential for a comeback. Boeing's Leadership Transition: Witness Boeing's...

Founder of Mach 1 Financial, David Lee, joins Matt and Lee for this week's episode! David discusses the correlation between demographics and market performance, highlighting how consumer behavior is influenced by age and economic factors such as birth rates. He notes the significance of the baby boomer generation's impact on economic activity in the 90s. This is a big part of why Mach 1 Financial...

This week on the Market Moment podcast, John, Eli and Matt cover the latest stock market headlines which include bitcoin making record highs thanks to the availability of new ETFs. They also discuss whether or not bitcoin is a legitimate asset to invest in, like in a Roth. Will the advisors embrace bitcoin? Reddit is going public which causes John and the others to ask hard questions: What is thei...

A lot happened in the market today! The news was packed today with stories about Apple's $2 billion fine by the European Commission, Bitcoin reaching a record high, and Nvidia still going strong but the S&P500 hugged a flatline. With this tech rally, there is growing concern that a bubble is building and will eventually burst. A question on everyone's mind is interest rates, are they going to...

In this episode, Matt, Lee, and John discuss the latest market updates such as stocks being flat on Monday, Nvidia keeping its momentum, inflation lingering, rates being high, and on the day of recording (Tuesday, February 27th) the Commerce Department's Census Bureau released its January report for durable goods. They also debate the question, "Is the Dow Industrial Index a good metric anymore?"...

This is a special episode of the Market Moment, as Matt, Lee, and Eli watch some of the most trending finance-related videos on YouTube Shorts. These videos range from practical 401K information, how bad inflation is, the fastest way to get rich allegedly, and how student loans may be a bad idea... Matt, Lee, and Eli offer their insight and opinions, agreeing or challenging some of these videos. S...

This week on the Market Moment, Matt, Eli, and Lee give you the latest U.S. stock updates as the Consumer Price Index was released today, Tuesday, Feb 13th. Notably, we are in an election year, which may have an impact on the market. See this video from Data Brief to learn more! https://youtu.be/HHwF6IA3M-8?si=5r3wkS5_ebpoy81Y America's credit card debt is making headlines... The average American...

This week’s top stories involve massive layoffs from some of the largest companies in the U.S. and a rising concern of what this could foreshadow, a new lawsuit involving corporate landlords being described as cartels for how they’re charging rent, and Wallstreet is bullish on stocks. John, Eli, and Ashton also dive into a comment’s question about the Chinese and American economies. Thanks for lis...

The U.S. debt is skyrocketing. It surged to $34,135,530,482,291.88 trillion last week on Thursday according to the Treasury Department, which means it is up $41.1 billion from the previous day. If the U.S. continues on this trajectory, it will nearly double in size over the next three decades and become a burden far exceeding previous levels. John and Lee discuss their opinions on the matter and w...

In this episode, Eli and John touch on the latest stock news, such as the Tech Sector outpacing the S&P500 but some stocks are lagging... A Bank of America survey conducted from Jan 5th-11th showed investors see large-cap companies underperforming small-cap companies in the next twelve months for the first time since June 2021. John and Eli also discuss the issues of U.S. spending, American cr...

Matt, John, and Eli discuss the market moment with news of a bipartisan child tax credit change, the housing market starting to ease up, and Burger King bought for $1 billion in cash. Matt, John, and Eli also discuss a recent YouTube comment that sparked an interesting conversation. Remember to leave us comments or questions, or else you'll get a Dad Joke in next week's episode.   Mach-1 Financial...

Matt and Lee discuss a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey published on January 8th describing Americans feeling more optimistic about inflation and how inflation truly impacts people's raises. They also touch on the global economy as artificial intelligence and current geo-political tensions rise. TikTok is making headlines as it impacts the economy with consumers rushing to stores for their...

Matt and John discuss some of the latest headlines from across finance and business news which predict a recession is on the way. They also discuss how the unemployment rate is involved with any potential recession and how a low unemployment rate could be a factor in the lack of entry workers in the service industry. Bitcoin is trending again, and Matt and John dive into it. Mach-1 Financial Group...

Ashton Davis is a new advisor on the podcast who recently graduated from the University of Arkansas. Her experience as a recent graduate and homeowner lends a fresh perspective to the table and launches a conversation about the up-and-coming generation's outlook on the market. Additionally, Lee, Eli, and Ashton discuss U.S. stock prices and whether interest rates will be cut in 2024. Speaking of 2...

Lots of predictions on just how much the Fed might cut rates in 2024. Matt, Lee, and John share their opinions and discuss whether the Fed should cut rates at all. Plus, some Star Wars memorabilia breaks a Guinness world record at auction. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which...