US Markets Wrap

U.S. stocks rebounded after two straight losing sessions, with chipmakers and banks leading the charge. The Dow jumped nearly 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both edged higher, though all three benchmarks finished off their intraday highs. Semiconductor stocks surged after Taiwan Semiconductor posted a record quarter and signaled confidence in the AI boom with a big jump in planned 20...

Stocks slipped for a second straight session as tech and chip stocks pulled back, with Nvidia and Broadcom leading the declines amid Chinese trade restrictions. Despite headline weakness in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, smaller-cap and commodity-linked assets continue to show strength. Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, unpacks whether this is healthy market rotation or a warnin...

Markets slipped from record highs as investors sold banks despite JPMorgan’s earnings beat, highlighting growing unease over policy risk and valuation. This episode unpacks why strong results weren’t enough to lift financials, how President Trump’s proposed credit-card rate caps and other interventionist ideas are rattling investors, and what softer core CPI means for the Fed&rsq...

US stocks pushed to fresh record highs, shaking off political noise around a DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but the tension is far from over. Christine Short, Head of Research, TMX Datalinx discusses what strong Q4 earnings momentum means for 2026, and why President Trump’s renewed push to cap credit card fees is unsettling bank stocks. We also look at consumer credit health as a ke...

Markets are shifting as investors rotate out of tech and into other sectors. Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer at FedWatch Advisors , shares what's driving about rate expectations, the impact of oil prices on inflation, and what upcoming jobs data could signal for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. markets slipped from fresh all-time highs this week, with financials and energy — two of 2026’s early winners — suddenly losing momentum. Beneath the day-to-day volatility, a bigger question is emerging: are markets being driven by fundamentals, or simply by liquidity?  Alex Morris, CEO of F/m Investments , unpack why geopolitics barely registers for investors, whether...

U.S. markets hit fresh all-time highs as investors shrug off geopolitical shocks. Markets barely flinched after U.S. action in Venezuela, but should investors be paying closer attention?  Laila Pence, President & Co-Founder, Pence Wealth Management look at why the short-term impact on oil is limited, how increased supply could shape inflation longer term, and what this means for posi...

Wall Street has returned from the holidays with renewed momentum, pushing major indices to fresh highs even as manufacturing data weakens. Energy stocks are leading the charge following geopolitical developments in Venezuela, while investors weigh the implications for inflation, rates, and global supply. Dan Koh speaks with José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers , about what&r...

Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone shares her market outlook for 2026, including  expectations for the AI and tech sectors (other investable opportunities in these spaces apart from stocks); risks that could alter the Fed's policy path; the upside potential for gold and silver; and whether oil prices will remain under pressure. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/liste...

Fabien Yip ,  Market Analyst, IG, discusses the AI rally, Q3 GDP outperforming expectations; the current Fed policy trajectory for 2026; a sliding greenback; and a stellar run for precious metals gold and silver. Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. markets climb into a shortened holiday week, led by gains in artificial intelligence stocks like Nvidia, Micron, and Oracle. David Abella, Director of Investments at GoalVest , explains why strong earnings have kept markets resilient in 2025 despite rich valuations, where tech and dividends fit in a portfolio, and what investors should expect as volatility picks up heading into 2026. Produced...

From Micron’s AI-fueled rally to a surprising CPI reading, markets are recalibrating ahead of 2026. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst, capital.com discuss the implications for U.S. interest rates, corporate earnings in a challenging consumer landscape, and the evolving policy signals from the ECB, BOE, and BOJ. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as investors rotated out of high-flying AI names, triggered by a report that Oracle’s primary investor pulled out of its $10 billion Michigan data center project. Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis weighs in on the tech sell-off, where investors are rotating to, and if there is enough momentum for a Santa rally. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang...

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers discusses how markets are repricing expectations around the AI trade, as the AI-related names continue to see weakness on the back of Oracle and Broadcom falling short of lofty expectations. He shares if it is now time to rotate out to other sectors. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. equity markets reached new milestones on Thursday as the Dow surged to a fresh closing high, while the Nasdaq pulled back amid tech-sector jitters. Following the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut, investors rotated out of high-flying AI stocks like Oracle, which tumbled nearly 11% after raising its AI spending forecast, and into cyclical names poised to benefit from economic...

The Dow surged more than 490 points after the Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.5%-3.75%. The S&P 500 flirted with record highs, and the Nasdaq climbed as traders digested the Fed’s message. What signals are investors reading from Jerome Powell’s remarks, and what does this mean for equity markets heading into 2026? Ben E...

Wall Street held steady ahead of the Fed’s final rate decision of the year, with the S&P 500 flat, the Nasdaq inching higher, and the Dow dragged lower by bank-sector weakness. Beneath the calm surface, big forces are shaping 2025 investor strategy, from AI’s massive but delayed physical buildout to the inflationary impact of data center demand and the demographic pressures pushing...

U.S. stocks pulled back on Monday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all closing lower. Despite rising optimism for an upcoming rate cut, Treasury yields continued to climb, keeping markets on edge. Todd Rabold, Investment Management Partner, Callan Family Office  shares his outlook on economic growth, and the sector...

José Torres , Senior Economist, Interactive Brokers, analyses the unexpected fall in private payrolls numbers for November and the consequential impacts for risk assets and Fed rate cuts; the factors driving the divergence between small-business job cuts and hiring at mid-size and large firms; whether there's any weight to Big Short investor Michael Burry's comments about the AI market bubb...

Stocks stumbled as December opened, with a sharp drop in Bitcoin dragging risk sentiment lower.  Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon discusses what this bout of volatility really means. We explore whether the pullback marks a brief pause in the broader bull run or hints at deeper pressure on growth assets, why rising yields are clashing with expectations for...

As markets eye a potential year-end grind higher, driven by rising confidence in coming rate cuts, Shane Oliver, Chief Economist & Head of Investment Strategy, AMP Capital  unpacks what this shifting macro backdrop really means for investors. The conversation dives into the rotation toward healthcare and consumer names and why these sectors are seeing renewed attention as growth broadens...

Phan Vee Leung, CIO of TrackRecord unpacks the market’s fourth straight day of gains as the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all push higher ahead of the Thanksgiving break. Tech once again steals the spotlight, with Oracle rallying on renewed bullish conviction, Nvidia rebounding from its recent dip, and Microsoft extending its climb - fueling a broader narrative around AI-driven market strength...

U.S. markets staged a strong turnaround on Tuesday, as traders digested expectations of a December Fed rate cut and the evolving AI trade.  Laila Pence, President of Pence Wealth Management , shares her perspective on what drove the latest market session, why she remains positive despite headline volatility, and what investors should watch as 2025 draws to a close. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Stocks surged Monday, led by tech giants like Alphabet, as markets recovered from a shaky start to November. The Nasdaq posted its biggest gain since May, fueled by renewed optimism in AI, from Google’s Gemini 3 upgrade to strong moves in Broadcom, Micron, AMD, and Palantir. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, breaks down whether this rally signals renewed conviction in th...

Stocks fell on Thursday after a market-wide rally fizzled, with Nvidia’s early gains reversing and investor hopes for a December Fed rate cut fading. The Dow dropped 387 points, the S&P 500 shed 1.6%, and the Nasdaq fell 2.2%, despite a midday surge. Frank Cappelleri, Founder and President, CappThesis discusses Nvidia’s surprising reversal, the ripple effects on the broader market,...