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  Small caps woke up: is the rally finally broadening? 20.08.2026 45min

  The Russell 2000 set a fresh record to close out last week even as large caps struggled. On tomorrow's InvestTalk, we look at what leadership rotation historically signals, and how investors should think about size exposure without chasing a two-week move.Today's Stocks & Topics: Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares (VMVAX), Market Wrap, Rollins, Inc. (ROL), Household Debt, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), Small caps woke up: is the rally finally broadening?, Physical Gold or Gold Stocks, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Housing Insurance.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  The Trillion-dollar Interest Bill Nobody Votes On 19.08.2026 43min

  The federal government will spend about a trillion dollars on interest this year, roughly what it spends on national defense, and every rate increase makes that number larger. We will explain why the government’s own borrowing costs now shape monetary policy, what that means for long-dated bonds, and why central banks around the world are buying gold at the fastest pace in years.Today's Stocks & Topics: Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO), Market Wrap, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), Car Makers and Motor Oil, The Trillion-dollar Interest Bill Nobody Votes On, Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE), Short Selling vs Put Options, Chevron Corporation (CVX), Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Global Shipping Under Siege: How Hormuz, the Black Sea, and Red Sea Threats Hit Your Investments 18.08.2026 43min

  In the same week that vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dwindled and a new Iran bill threatens to bar 'hostile' ships, Turkish officials confirmed Black Sea passage continues while Houthi attacks escalate in the Red Sea region. We map out how simultaneous threats to multiple critical waterways create compounding risks for global trade, inflation, and investor portfolios.Today's Stocks & Topics: Positions Sizing, Market Wrap, Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR), Private Investments, Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT), Global Shipping Under Siege: How Hormuz, the Black Sea, and Red Sea Threats Hit Your Investments, Equity and Retirement, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM), Big Tech Earnings, ONEOK, Inc. (OKE), AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB), Interest Rates.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Soft Jobs Report and the Dollar's New Direction: What It Means for Investors 15.08.2026 44min

  A weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report sent the dollar sliding and pushed back market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. We explore what softer labor data means for the rate outlook, bond markets, and where investors should be positioned.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Glimpse Group, Inc. (GGRP), Market Wrap, FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL), Veralto Corporation (VLTO), Market Rotation, V.F. Corporation (VFC), Soft Jobs Report and the Dollar's New Direction: What It Means for Investors, KPP Newsletter, Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT), Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), How Much Money Do You Need To Be Happy?Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  U.S. Housing Market Cracks: Homes Selling Below Asking Price in 38 Major Cities 14.08.2026 44min

  A new report shows homes are selling below asking price in 38 of the 50 biggest U.S. cities, a signal that the long-dominant seller's market may be finally turning. We examine what this shift means for real estate as an asset class, homebuilder stocks, and mortgage-sensitive portfolios.Today's Stocks & Topics: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), Market Wrap, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO), U.S. Housing Market Cracks: Homes Selling Below Asking Price in 38 Major Cities, Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE), Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Dillard's, Inc. (DDS), Margin Debt.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  S&P 500 Near Record Highs: Is the Stock Market Rally Sustainable in 2026? 13.08.2026 43min

  The S&P 500 is approaching another record high after a few weeks, powered in part by record-breaking options activity and a recovery from July's brief selloff. We will dig into whether the fundamental and technical picture supports this rally or if investors are getting ahead of themselves.Today's Stocks & Topics: GSK plc (GSK), Market Wrap, Stop Orders, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI), “Refine, Baby, Refine”, iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (RING), S&P 500 Near Record Highs: Is the Stock Market Rally Sustainable in 2026?, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX), WisdomTree US Value Fund of Benef Interest (WTV), Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VDADX).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  The SaaSpocalypse Debate: Are AI Stocks Disrupting SaaS in 2026? 12.08.2026 43min

  Software stocks are swinging wildly amid growing debate over whether AI is cannibalizing traditional SaaS business models—a phenomenon some are calling the 'SaaSpocalypse.' We explore the structural risks to software sector valuations and what a shifting tech landscape means for investors with heavy tech exposure.Today's Stocks & Topics: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR), Market Wrap, Barrick Mining Corporation (B), Heidelberg Materials AG (ETR:HEI), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), The SaaSpocalypse Debate: Are AI Stocks Disrupting SaaS in 2026?, General Motors Company (GM), Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV), European Stocks, Appian Corporation (APPN), The Yen and Bond Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Data Centers, Housing, and the Hidden Real Estate Play in the AI Boom 11.08.2026 45min

  The explosive growth of data centers is creating a surprising surge in demand for workforce housing near construction and operation sites. This under-the-radar connection between AI infrastructure and real estate markets opens up investment angles most people haven't considered.Today's Stocks & Topics: Medtronic plc (MDT), Market Wrap, UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), How to Read the Charts, Target Corporation (TGT), Data Centers, Housing, and the Hidden Real Estate Play in the AI Boom, Retirement Account, DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV), Gold, Roblox Corporation (RBLX), Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Credit Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Workers Are Dropping Out: What Falling Labor Force Participation Signals for the Economy 08.08.2026 43min

  More Americans are exiting the workforce entirely rather than searching for new jobs, with many citing a job market that has simply worn them down. This shift in labor force participation has deep implications for wage growth, inflation, consumer spending, and the Fed's next move.Today's Stocks & Topics: Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY), Market Wrap, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS), The Progressive Corporation (PGR), Workers Are Dropping Out: What Falling Labor Force Participation Signals for the Economy, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Market Topics, Realty Income, Space X Investors.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  The AI Arms Race: Is the US Lead Over China Already Gone? 07.08.2026 44min

  The AI Arms Race: Is the US Lead Over China Already Gone?A provocative new op-ed argues the United States has all but lost its AI advantage over China, just as hyperscalers are posting massive earnings from AI infrastructure spending. We examine what this competitive shift means for technology investors and long-term US economic leadership.Today's Stocks & Topics: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR), Market Wrap, AppLovin Corporation (APP), The Yen, Company's Debt, The AI Arms Race: Is the US Lead Over China Already Gone?, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Iran Peace Signals and Market Volatility: How to Invest When Headlines Move Markets 06.08.2026 43min

  Markets whipsawed this week as Trump called off strikes, Iran denied talks, and stocks surged then pulled back on every new headline. Learning to separate signal from noise when geopolitical events drive extreme short-term volatility is one of the most valuable skills a long-term investor can develop.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Market Wrap, Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA), Airlines, Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE), Iran Peace Signals and Market Volatility: How to Invest When Headlines Move Markets, Taking Profits, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Artificial intelligence (AI) Use.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Are Prediction Markets Legal? The Kalshi Lawsuit and What It Means for Investors 05.08.2026 44min

  New York just sued prediction market platform Kalshi, calling it an illegal gambling operation — even as sophisticated traders pour into these markets using AI bots and advanced data strategies. We examine what prediction markets tell us about information pricing and whether they belong in an investor's toolkit.Today's Stocks & Topics: Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD), Market Wrap, Matador Resources Company (MTDR), Global Financial System, Newmont Corporation (NEM), Are Prediction Markets Legal? The Kalshi Lawsuit and What It Means for Investors, Roth I-R-A, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD), Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP), abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Longer Dated Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCD), Data Centers.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  The GLP-1 Ripple Effect: How Obesity Drugs Are Reshaping Logistics, Healthcare, and Supply Chains 04.08.2026 45min

  The explosive growth of GLP-1 obesity drugs is creating a massive cold storage logistics boom, with FedEx, UPS, and DHL racing to build out healthcare supply chain capacity in a market they can't afford to miss. We explore the second and third-order investment opportunities that most investors are overlooking in the GLP-1 revolution.Today's Stocks & Topics: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Marke Wrap, Liberty ETFs, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Dividend Reinvestment, Taxes, The GLP-1 Ripple Effect: How Obesity Drugs Are Reshaping Logistics, Healthcare, and Supply Chains, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Tariffs Are Here to Stay: How Permanent Trade Barriers Are Reshaping Long-Term Investing 01.08.2026 45min

  Bloomberg reports that Trump's tariffs are likely to stick around despite their unpopularity, signaling that businesses and investors need to treat elevated trade barriers as a structural feature of the economy — not a temporary headwind. We examine the long-term investment implications of a world where tariffs are the new normal.Today's Stocks & Topics: Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS), Market Wrap, Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), Leopold Aschenbrenner, Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Tariffs Are Here to Stay: How Permanent Trade Barriers Are Reshaping Long-Term Investing, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Return of Equity vs. Return of Assets, Fox Corporation (FOXA), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), The U.S. Treasury.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  AI's Spending Problem: When Does the Massive Cash Burn Start Paying Off? 31.07.2026 43min

  AI-themed ETFs are surging in number even as the sector faces a rough quarter, with companies like Anthropic rolling out cheaper models and AI capital expenditures dominating earnings calls — yet returns remain elusive for many investors. We ask the critical question every listener wants answered: when does the AI infrastructure spending boom actually translate into profits?Today's Stocks & Topics: Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH), Market Wrap, Bond Concentration Risk, State Street Corporation (STT), AI's Spending Problem: When Does the Massive Cash Burn Start Paying Off?, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI), Fibonacci Extensions, Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Is the US Dollar Losing Its Edge? The Dollar Outlook in the Age of Oil Shocks and Geopolitical Risk 30.07.2026 41min

  The US dollar has been whipsawing — pulling back as the US-Iran attacks paused, while simultaneously hitting 40-year highs against the yen — creating a confusing picture for currency and international investors. We explore what these dollar dynamics mean for your international holdings and the broader economic outlook.Today's Stocks & Topics: Brookfield Corporation (BN), Market Wrap, Share Dilution, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Is the US Dollar Losing Its Edge? The Dollar Outlook in the Age of Oil Shocks and Geopolitical Risk, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP), EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME), Hedge Funds Demand.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Bond Market Outlook 2026: What Treasury Yields Near Multi-Year Highs Mean for Your Portfolio 29.07.2026 45min

  The 10-year Treasury yield is hovering near January 2025 highs as oil-driven inflation fears collide with an uncertain Fed path, creating serious turbulence in bond markets. We break down what these yield levels mean for bond investors, mortgage borrowers, and anyone trying to build a balanced portfolio right now.Today's Stocks & Topics: ING Groep N.V. (ING), Market Wrap, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM), Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS), Commercial Real Estate Lending, Autoliv, Inc. (ALV), Bond Market Outlook 2026: What Treasury Yields Near Multi-Year Highs Mean for Your Portfolio, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), Corning Incorporated (GLW), Energy Transfer LP (ET), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Big Tech Credit Risks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Gas Prices Going Up in 2026: What the $4 Pump Means for Your Portfolio 28.07.2026 42min

  U.S. gas prices have crossed the $4-per-gallon mark again as the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to rattle energy markets. With the Strait of Hormuz under threat and tanker traffic dropping, investors need to understand how this ripple effect reaches their wallets.Today's Stocks & Topics: T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF (TCAF), Market Wrap, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), B2Gold Corp. (BTG), The Industrial Boom, Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), Gas Prices Going Up in 2026: What the $4 Pump Means for Your Portfolio, American Express Company (AXP), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT), Quant Investing, Banks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  The Fed's Impossible Position: War Inflation vs. Rate Cuts 25.07.2026 41min

  With oil prices spiking and gas crossing $4 again due to Middle East conflict, the Federal Reserve faces a nightmare scenario where energy-driven inflation could force rate hikes even as the economy shows signs of slowing. This tension between fighting war inflation and supporting growth is the single biggest macro question for investors right now.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Market Wrap, Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR), Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE), Solventum Corporation (SOLV), The Fed's Impossible Position: War Inflation vs. Rate Cuts, Interest Options, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Dover Corporation (DOV), LiveWire Group, Inc. (LVWR), The Oil Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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  Dollar vs. Emerging Market Currencies: Is the Safe-Haven Rally a Trap? 24.07.2026 43min

  The U.S. dollar has been gaining ground as investors flee to safety amid escalating Middle East tensions, even as the pound and other currencies give back recent gains. But a stronger dollar has its own set of consequences for multinationals, emerging markets, and commodity prices.Today's Stocks & Topics: Trump Account vs. 529 Account, Market Wrap, abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF (GLTR), K Shaped Economy, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Dollar vs. Emerging Market Currencies: Is the Safe-Haven Rally a Trap?, Blue-Chip Stocks, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Private Label Brands, Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (VDE), Chubb Limited (CB).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands