Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

Technology stocks faced renewed selling pressure this week as investors questioned whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will translate into stronger earnings. In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander, The Sandman, breaks down the latest stock market volatility, including Intel's sharp decline, weakness in major technology stocks, and a shift toward small-cap and...

In this week's Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander, The Sandman, reviews the latest stock market volatility, Treasury yields, and oil prices. He also shares his monthly Bitcoin and cryptocurrency update, covering growing institutional adoption, blockchain developments, crypto ETFs, and regulatory changes shaping the digital asset market.  Catch up on past episodes: http://pyaradio...

What’s behind the recent stock market volatility? In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander looks at the forces moving markets as investors head into the final months of the year.  David discusses rising Treasury yields, oil prices, inflation, the Fed, and the historical seasonality of September and October. He also explains why retirees and those nearing retirement may want to...

What is asset tokenization, and why are some of the biggest names in finance exploring it? In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander, The Sandman, explains how tokenization uses blockchain technology to represent assets such as stocks, bonds, ETFs, commodities, and real estate. David breaks down how asset tokenization could change the way investments trade and settle, why the fi...

NVIDIA earnings take center stage in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing. David Hollander, The Sandman, reviews the company’s latest quarterly results, its role in the broader AI market, and recent trends in AI infrastructure spending.  David also covers Treasury yields, changing interest rate expectations following Jackson Hole, recent moves in oil and gold, and the upcoming August employmen...

Treasury yields moved higher as major stock indexes declined, while oil and Bitcoin posted gains. In this market briefing, David Hollander reviews the week’s market activity and discusses the factors surrounding higher long-term Treasury yields, including inflation, the federal deficit, and U.S. debt. David also looks ahead to NVIDIA’s upcoming earnings report and discusses its relevance to the te...

U.S. stocks posted their strongest week since April, with the S&P 500 reaching another all-time high. David Hollander breaks down the latest market performance, including earnings, interest rate expectations, AI demand, and shifting performance across sectors. He also reviews the historical context around stock market all-time highs and the key economic reports on the calendar.    Catch up on...

Why are AI and technology stocks under pressure despite strong earnings? David Hollander explains the biggest forces affecting today's markets, from rising AI infrastructure spending and inflation concerns to higher oil prices, interest rates, and renewed geopolitical tensions. He also discusses what investors should watch as the Federal Reserve meets and major companies like Microsoft, Apple, Met...

AI continues to shape the markets, but are investors beginning to ask tougher questions about future growth?  In this week's market briefing, David Hollander discusses what's driving the latest market performance, including the strength of AI stocks, the SK Hynix IPO, interest rates, inflation, and the start of earnings season. He also shares what investors are watching as major banks and technolo...

Interest rates play a significant role in shaping the stock market, but they're only one piece of the puzzle. In this market briefing, David Hollander examines three key trends investors should watch: the latest jobs report, declining oil prices, and Federal Reserve policy.   Catch up on past episodes:  http://pyaradio.com      Liberty Group website:  https://libertygroupllc.com/     Attend an eve...

Market rotation is taking center stage as technology stocks pull back and investors look beyond the Magnificent Seven. In this market briefing, David Hollander explains what's driving the recent shift in market leadership, how lower oil prices and Treasury yields are influencing investor sentiment, and why small-cap and international stocks have started to outperform.  Catch up on past episodes: ...

What do the SpaceX IPO and the 2026 FIFA World Cup have in common? Both could have major implications for investors.  In this market briefing, David Hollander discusses the excitement surrounding the SpaceX IPO, what history says about investing in newly public companies, and how the World Cup could create opportunities across industries like travel, hospitality, restaurants, media, and entertainm...

In this week's market briefing, David Hollander reviews recent market performance, movements in Treasury yields, oil prices, and fixed income markets. He also discusses how rising yields can affect different areas of the market and highlights opportunities and challenges investors may encounter in today's economic environment.  Catch up on past episodes:  http://pyaradio.com      Liberty Group web...

In this stock market volatility 2026 update, David Hollander explains what’s driving recent market swings, from rising oil prices to shifting economic signals.  Hear why the latest rebound caught many investors off guard, what it says about trying to time the market, and how diversification may help as conditions continue to change.  Catch up on past episodes:  http://pyaradio.com      Liberty Gro...

In this market briefing, David Hollander breaks down rising oil prices and the economy and how recent moves in energy markets are influencing stocks, inflation expectations, and investor sentiment. Major indexes declined this week as oil approached $100 per barrel, raising questions about economic momentum.  David also explores why today’s environment may differ from past energy shocks, including...

AI stocks continue to drive market volatility as NVIDIA earnings spark debate over growth, valuations, and capital spending. Meanwhile, the bond market and yield curve are sending important signals with the 10-year Treasury yield near 4%.  In this market briefing, David Hollander breaks down what’s happening beneath the surface of the S&P 500, why AI sentiment is split between optimism and ske...

Is the recent pullback a warning sign — or just normal market volatility?  In this stock market analysis, David Hollander breaks down the latest moves in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, along with strength in international markets, the 10-year Treasury, inflation data, and labor market trends. He also discusses what Federal Reserve policy and sector rotation could mean for investors.  Catch up o...

In this market briefing, David Hollander reviews recent developments across the financial markets and broader economy. The segment covers the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision, movements in major market indexes, updates from earnings season, and ongoing economic and policy considerations.   Catch up on past episodes:  http://pyaradio.com      Liberty Group website:  https://libertygr...

This Protect Your Assets Market Briefing provides an early 2026 market update, examining how markets responded during the first full week of the year. The discussion covers geopolitical developments, energy supply considerations, U.S. labor market data, inflation expectations, and interest rate policy signals. It also reviews recent performance across major equity indexes, bonds, and oil prices, w...

As 2026 begins, this market briefing examines whether the powerful 2023–2025 stock market rally is approaching bubble territory. David Hollander reviews how recent gains compare to the strongest three-year runs of the past century, what forward returns have historically looked like after similar periods, and why caution matters moving forward.  The episode also breaks down the four key pillars sup...

In this week’s Protect Your Assets market briefing, David Hollander breaks down the key forces shaping today’s market outlook, including ongoing AI enthusiasm, recent inflation data, Federal Reserve policy signals, and movements in the 10-year Treasury yield.  The discussion explores whether concerns around AI investment and cash flow point to a slowing trend or a healthy reset, why a pause in Fed...

Markets kicked off the season with a strong holiday market rally, as Thanksgiving week brought renewed momentum across stocks and encouraging signs from consumers. In this market briefing, David Hollander breaks down what’s driving the upbeat sentiment, why holiday spending data is shaping expectations, and how AI continues to influence market leadership and portfolio concentration risks.  David a...

Stay informed on the latest stock market rotation trends as David Hollander breaks down how the market reacted after the U.S. government shutdown. He reviews weekly performance across the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq, international markets, and the 10-year Treasury—plus what rising ACA healthcare costs and renewed government activity may mean for consumers heading into 2025.  David also discusses the...

Markets rallied this week, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posting strong gains as the bull market continues to build momentum. In this week’s Protect Your Assets  Market Briefing, David Hollander, The Sandman, breaks down what’s driving the surge—from strong earnings and easing volatility to expectations of another Fed rate cut. He also shares why this rally may still have room to run,...

As we close in on year-end, markets continue to show strength. The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all posted solid gains, while oil declined again. In this week’s Protect Your Assets market update, David Hollander explains what’s driving recent performance, how inflation and interest rates are trending, and what the latest bank and corporate bankruptcies may signal for investors.  David also discusses t...