Brian Kasal
Today's Market Explained with Brian Kasal
Brian Kasal, Founder & CEO of FourStar Wealth Advisers in Chicago explains today's market for all to understand.
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Jul 7, 2026
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#239 The New Leaders of This Bull Market w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 07.07.2026 58:14
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The market continues to push higher, but beneath the surface, leadership is changing rapidly. Commodities have suffered a sharp pullback, healthcare is quietly staging a comeback, semiconductors continue to dominate the AI narrative, and expectations for interes...
#238 The AI Rally Is Starting to Look Like 1999 w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 04.06.2026 50:35
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ In this episode of Today’s Market Explained , Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the forces driving one of the strongest market rallies in recent memory. From technology's stunning comeback and Micron’s meteoric rise to persistent inflation pressures a...
#237 Why the Market Keeps Hitting New Highs w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 26.05.2026 42:32
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The markets are pushing to new highs again — technology stocks are roaring back, earnings continue to beat expectations, and risk appetite has returned across equities and commodities. At the same time, inflation is beginning to reaccelerate, oil prices remain e...
#236 A Bull Market Holds — Despite War and Volatility w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 27.04.2026 47:35
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The markets are stabilizing after weeks of volatility — equities are regaining strength, sector leadership is rotating back toward growth, and earnings continue to surprise to the upside. At the same time, oil prices remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions,...
#235 Oil Volatility Whiplashes the Market w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 26.03.2026 54:22
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The markets are moving through a volatile reset — commodities surged to new highs before quickly reversing, oil prices are driving global uncertainty, and investors are shifting back into defensive assets like cash, currencies, and fixed income. At the same time...
#234 Markets React to the Iran Conflict w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 11.03.2026 36:20
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ In this episode of Today’s Market Explained , Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the unusual rotations happening across markets right now. From energy’s massive outperformance and commodities’ sudden surge to the weakening dominance of the “Magnificent Sev...
#233 Why Productivity Is Masking Economic Weakness w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 24.02.2026 45:19
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ In this episode of Today’s Market Explained , Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon unpack one of the most important — and underappreciated — shifts happening in the markets right now: broadening participation beneath the surface of record highs . While headline indexes...
#232 Is Institutional Ownership Really Driving Home Prices? w/ Bill Boscow, Director of Capital Markets, Reszi 11.02.2026 28:44
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ William Boscow , a senior real estate executive and expert in single-family housing markets, joins Today’s Market Explained to break down one of the most pressing economic issues facing America: the housing affordability crisis. With decades of experience across...
#231 A Goldilocks Market Emerges — But for How Long? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 02.02.2026 49:11
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ In this episode of Today’s Market Explained , Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the unusual forces shaping today’s bull market. From the growing concentration risk inside major indexes to the productivity gains quietly supporting earnings growth, they exp...
#230 Why the 2026 Market Looks Nothing Like the Last Cycle w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 19.01.2026 47:55
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ In this episode of Today’s Market Explained , Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon unpack one of the most important — and underappreciated — shifts happening in the markets right now: broadening participation beneath the surface of record highs . While headline indexes...
#229 AI Backlogs, Delayed Data Centers, and the Next Phase of the Tech Cycle w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 23.12.2025 42:34
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, hosts Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the shifting dynamics beneath today’s market highs. While headline indexes remain near record levels, leadership is clearly rotating — and understanding where capital is...
#228 Live from Cancun – Alternative Investments Explained 22.12.2025 35:46
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ In this special edition of Today’s Market Explained , we’re coming to you from the Four Star Winter Conference at the stunning Hotel Atelier just north of Cancun. Host Brian Kasal sits down poolside with several key investment partners to unpack how alternative...
#227 Are We Headed Toward a Soft Landing or a Hard Reality? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 05.12.2025 49:55
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Markets continue to shift beneath the surface. Domestic equities still hold the top spot in the rankings, but international stocks are closing the gap fast, and sector leadership has flipped once again. Communications has surged back into the #1 position, techno...
#226 AI Bubble or Healthy Correction? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 25.11.2025 31:43
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Markets are turning sloppy. Tech has pulled back sharply, small caps have reversed their summer rally, and sector leadership has shifted in a big way. In this episode of Today’s Market Explained , Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the latest moves across...
#225 AI, Tariffs, and a Bull Market’s Balancing Act w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 06.11.2025 42:35
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The markets are showing strength — but not without contradictions. Domestic equities hold the top spot, international stocks are quietly outperforming, and commodities are on the move. Yet beneath the surface, AI mania is driving record valuations, the Fed’s nex...
#224 When Good News Becomes Bad News for Markets w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 29.10.2025 45:07
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The economy continues to show signs of strength — inflation has eased, unemployment remains low, and corporate earnings are holding steady. Yet markets are reacting with unease, signaling that good news might now be bad news for investors. As rate cuts remain un...
#223 When Utilities Become a Growth Sector w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 16.10.2025 39:57
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The markets are entering rare territory — utilities have become the year’s top-performing sector, AI deals are moving entire stock indexes, and productivity is rising even as the economy cools. Meanwhile, gold has hit record highs, international equities are clo...
#222 The Untapped Real Estate Market Wall Street Is Ignoring w/ Dr. Canaan Van Williams, Managing Partner, ProActive Real Estate Group 01.10.2025 27:19
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Looking to earn strong returns while making a real difference? In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Dr. Canaan Van Williams of Proactive Real Estate Group joins Brian Kasal to reveal how impact investing is transforming communities—while delivering invest...
#221 A Bull Market Without a Recession? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 25.09.2025 43:36
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The markets are showing strength — domestic and international equities are climbing side by side, small caps are breaking out, and gold has surged to new record highs. But beneath the rally, risks remain: inflation is proving sticky, a government shutdown is on t...
#220 Will the Fed Cut Rates? What Investors Need to Know Now w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 08.09.2025 45:53
The markets are sending mixed signals — domestic and international equities continue to climb, gold hits record highs, and small caps rally like we haven’t seen in decades. But uncertainty looms: will the Fed cut rates in September, or will stubborn inflation hold them back? In this episode of Today’s Market Explained , Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the latest economic numbers, global t...
#219 Power of Alternatives in Retirement Accounts | Jason Debono of Inspira 19.08.2025 13:46
Looking to diversify beyond stocks and bonds? In this episode, Jason Debono, Head of Alternatives Custody at Inspira, explains how investors are using retirement accounts to access alternative investments like real estate, private equity, and more.📌 Key Insights• Why alternatives are becoming mainstream and easier to access• Surprising assets people hold in retirement accounts (from real estate t...
#218 Tech Leads, Utilities Surge, and the Market Narrows | Market Checkin w/ Chris Reardon 13.08.2025 26:21
The market’s rally is getting narrower, driven by tech and utilities—but under the surface, big shifts are unfolding. From meme stocks making a comeback to China’s deflation risks and possible U.S. rate cuts, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon unpack the headlines investors can’t afford to miss. In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss: • Why Technology and Utilities Are Leading in 2024 • The Return of...
#217 Why New Homes Are Now Cheaper Than Existing Homes + Where Investment Opportunity Still Exists w/Katie Hubbard, EVP Capital Markets @ Walton Global 11.08.2025 21:11
The housing market is stuck between high prices and high rates—but behind the headlines lies a surprising opportunity. From land banking strategies to why new homes are now cheaper than existing ones, Katie Hubbard of Walton Global joins Brian Kasal to break down the trends reshaping real estate. In this episode, Brian and Katie discuss: The Record Gap Between Home Buyers and Sellers Why New Homes...
#216 A Tepid Bull Market or Something Bigger? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 28.07.2025 50:47
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Markets are up, but it’s far from a traditional bull run. From sector surprises to tariff-driven shakeups and a dangerously top-heavy S&P, this episode dives deep into what’s really powering today’s gains—and what could derail them. In this episode, Chris an...
#215 Three Signals Say Buy—One Says Wait w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth 16.07.2025 41:05
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Markets are moving, signals are shifting, and investors are looking for clarity amid all the noise. In this episode, Brian and Chris break down the asset class rankings, sector rotations, economic indicators, and geopolitical factors impacting portfolios today....
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