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Yahoo Finance54:57
Yahoo Finance

Is the stock market boom too good to be true? Plus the growing divide in AI adoption

“I think the equity markets, they’re focusing more on profitability and overall economic growth, while the bond market, it’s kind of changed its focus from monetary to fiscal policy”

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Yahoo Finance1:56
Yahoo Finance

Could slowing AI capex actually lift equities higher?

“Hyperscalers like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta slowing their capital spending on AI and data centers could actually benefit their cash flow and valuations”

Yahoo Finance1:58
Yahoo Finance

End of an era: Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

“Everyone’s trying to mimic Warren Buffett”

Yahoo Finance2:29
Yahoo Finance

What ‘value’ means in today’s market

“Price is what you pay, value is what you get”

Fox Business

AI power bottleneck makes Quanta Services and Amphenol top picks, David Wagner says

“The AI-driven power grid bottleneck is creating significant investment opportunities”

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CNBC

The data center trade may face sentiment-driven pressure in H2 2026, rather than fundamental weakness

Schwab Network

David Wagner on MSFT Moat Adding AI Momentum, Azure Backing CapEx Story

“The size of Microsoft’s moat allows it to connect those [AI] models much more efficiently and CapEx will continue to drive the narrative that has revenue to back it up”

Yahoo Finance2:57
Yahoo Finance

AI is the 'main character' of the market's story, not US-Iran war

“AI, that’s the main character of the market story right now”

Schwab Network

Navigating AI's Next Wave After GOOGL & TSLA Raise CapEx

“Alphabet (GOOGL) is emerging as an AI leader through stronger cloud growth, despite recent stock weakness brought by investor fears of ramping CapEx”

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CNBC

The recent semiconductor pullback was driven by positioning rather than weakening AI fundamentals, creating a buying opportunity

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CNBC

Ultimately AI remains the main driving force in the markets and it still has a lot more legs moving forward

Schwab Network

Wagner: Dip Buying Opportunities in NVDA, MSFT, AMZN as Big Tech Pulls Back

“The tech rally still has room to run despite recent dips”

Yahoo Finance1:56
Yahoo Finance

Alphabet Q1 earnings: Google Cloud revenue, CapEx beat estimates

“I know YouTube missed right there, but I’m probably focusing a little bit more on the Google Cloud revenue numbers”

Schwab Network

‘Don’t Tell Me There’s a Growth Scare’: Fundamental Market Analysis

“It’s very difficult for this market to get in trouble… focus on the basics”

Schwab Network

Tyner: 'Inflation Trend Moving in the Right Direction'

“The shelter component of inflation data is continuing to come in higher, but I believe that will come down”

Yahoo Finance3:24
Yahoo Finance

Why US markets are ignoring 'pretty, pretty good' Q4 earnings

“We’re seeing great earnings really across the board, not just in in large cap land, but also in small cap land”

Yahoo Finance1:27
Yahoo Finance

What the data reveals about where we are in the bull market

“Bears sound smart, but bulls make money”

Schwab Network

Market 'Wants Answers' in Consumer Strength, Labor's 'Slow Degradation'

“The average American needs to show resiliency against persistent inflation”

Schwab Network

David Wagner’s 2026 Market Theme: 'American Psycho'

“I think the U.S. will outperform the rest of the world next year”

Yahoo Finance2:46
Yahoo Finance

How Walmart's tech efforts made it a worldwide top retailer

“[Walmart] They’ve been more proactive and more importantly, predictive”

Schwab Network

Rapking: Market Pullbacks Normal and Healthy for New Technology Booms

“I see a positive wealth effect with markets at highs that I think will support consumer spending even as jobs weaken”

Yahoo Finance

There’s too much liquidity in this market to become bearish

Schwab Network

The Economic Toll of the Historic Government Shutdown

“It’s something that I think is going to continue to impact the markets and the economy”

Schwab Network

Wagner: People Looking for Bubble to Pop Missing Forest for the Trees

“Investors have a very difficult time seeing the forest for the trees”

Yahoo Finance9:35
Yahoo Finance

1 undervalued stock to buy & 1 AI laggard to avoid

“The company [PGR] has strong growth potentials”

Yahoo Finance5:56
Yahoo Finance

Trilogy Metals stock up over 200%, Seaport upgrades Netflix

“[Netflix] They can diversify their costs which benefits their leverage from a bottom line approach”

Schwab Network

Growth vs Value, Fed vs Inflation, U.S. vs International

“It’s easy to chide the Fed but believes we’ve avoided any major financial stress”

Yahoo Finance1:12
Yahoo Finance

Lyft stock tumbles on Q2 earnings miss

“They’re [Lyft] already underperforming Uber”

Schwab Network

Using Rational Optimism to Navigate Markets

“The key thing I can tell any investor is to follow the market”

Schwab Network

Road Ahead for EVs: TSLA, BYDDY & the "Right Direction" for Adoption

“I see adoption of EV technology driving in the right direction”

PodcastZephyr Adjusted for Risk

Zephyr’s Adjusted for Risk Podcast: Navigating Investment Risks

Schwab Network

Wagner: Don't Bet Against NVDA, Mag 7 Shows A.I. Resiliency

“In a world of tariffs, everyone is expecting growth to slow down”

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CNBC

In a world of tariffs, everyone’s expecting growth to slow down specifically in the consumer areas of the market

Yahoo Finance2:54
Yahoo Finance

Earnings: Don't bet against the 'resiliency of corporate America'

“I wouldn’t bet against the resiliency of corporate America”

Schwab Network

Tariff Volatility to Level 'Optimistic' BA Outlook

“I think there’s just too much noise right now surrounding Boeing”

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BBC

I don’t think the fed meeting will be impacted by tariffs

Yahoo Finance4:13
Yahoo Finance

Mag 7, tech weakness is breeding new opportunities: Where to look

“I think you can diversify your portfolio by owning small cap value”

Fox Business

As the market evolves, we have to evolve with it, portfolio manager explains

“As the market evolves, we have to evolve with it”

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CNBC

When it comes to Walgreens, it is just not time yet

Yahoo Finance2:33
Yahoo Finance

Market's 'path of least resistance' is higher: Portfolio manager

“The path of least resistance is going to continue to be higher for the market”

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

It’s almost like Tesla and Uber reinvented the bus over the past two weeks

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CNBC

Given the current valuation [Netflix], I wouldn’t be adding the position

Yahoo Finance3:34
Yahoo Finance

Interest rate cuts will be the 'rising tide' to lift equities

“If rates keep falling, it could be a positive sign for stocks, particularly in the cyclical and small-cap sectors”

Schwab Network

Using Options Strategies Within ETFs

“Our shop specializes in trading strategies that focus on long volatility and options.”

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

I’m still focusing on [Mastercard] growth over the next 3-5 years

Yahoo Finance7:48
Yahoo Finance

Why Nvidia's earnings may not move the stock much

“Nvidia is absolutely going to incur some type of demand-driven air pocket over the next few years”

Fox Business

David Wagner: This is the 'George Costanza market'

“Current geopolitical tensions and consumer spending trends are not likely to kill the ongoing market rally”

Fox Business

Magnificent 7 stocks 'continue to work' in portfolios: David Wagner

“The biggest kickback on this [Magnificent 7] is valuation”

Fox Business

2024 earnings will be more resilient: David Wagner

“I am projecting very strong earnings for 2024”

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

The last few months have been a prime example of why I’ve held the [Broadridge] stock for so long

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

[Boeing]I thought the price action we saw this morning was a bit Draconian

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CNBC

[Chemed]They’ve really been able to handle the current labor problem within the healthcare industry

Yahoo Finance3:25
Yahoo Finance

Target leadership may need a shake-up: Analyst

“Target needs to reevaluate its brand image and leadership under CEO Brian Cornell to turn around recent struggles”

Yahoo Finance2:01
Yahoo Finance

Starbucks earnings top estimates despite China weakness

“If you get revenue growth around 10%, that actually should equate to mid-single-digit comps [comparable sales]”

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

[TGT] I’m begrudgingly going to say it’s time investors can start dipping their toes in this thing

Schwab Network

Builders Are Able To Gain Market Share & Have Seen Success With Buying Down Rates

“Follow what the tape is telling you”

Yahoo Finance3:24
Yahoo Finance

Arm IPO, valuation won't live up to the hype: Portfolio manager

“You’re going to have to pay basically an arm and leg for valuation coming in here”

Yahoo Finance4:46
Yahoo Finance

Buy Lennar & UnitedHealth, Sell utilities: Portfolio manger's top trades

“Debt has become so expensive to a point where the debt is more expensive than the cap rates on a lot of these properties that they’re [homebuilder companies] trying to buy”

Yahoo Finance6:53
Yahoo Finance

Fed's messaging has been consistent, but market isn't listening: Strategist

“If you look at the absolute level, what I would say the market focuses on over longer periods of time, the US consumer remains very, very strong”

PodcastThe Meb Faber Show

Meb Faber Show: JD Gardner – Bridging the Behavior Gap

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CNBC

[POOL] Investors are not accustomed to back to back poor quarters

Yahoo Finance8:49
Yahoo Finance

Why Nvidia's price volatility has one strategist trimming his holdings

“I definitely think it’s time more for the average stock to succeed”

Fox Business

Great American labor swap is happening in the US job market: Jared Levy

“If you look at the market over the month of May, the breadth that you saw in this market was one of the worst levels that we’ve ever seen”

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

Investors need to understand that price volatility may be the norm moving forward

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

One of the greatest things about NOC is their portfolio

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

There’s not many things in this world outside of wanting the Cincinnati Reds to win a playoff series that will disappoint you more than this stock [ADV Auto Parts]

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

Investors should focus on ‘sustainable yield’ amid low-return environment

Fox Business

Southwest Airlines warns of additional delays, cancellations amid post-holiday debacle

“I do not think this is a dip in the stock moment for the airline just yet”

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

[POOL] I can’t ignore it’s valuation anymore

Fox Business

Fed will 'take advantage' of a market rally to 'press on inflation more': David Wagner

“I think the market right now is still pricing in a lot of optimism”

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

Doing a great job managing expectations is really the first step for a stock and company to regain their credibility

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

These numbers are in the past; you really have to start focusing on the future

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

Multiples can expand because they are great at cost cutting initiatives

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CNBC

Verizon looks pretty, pretty, pretty good

Yahoo Finance9:42
Yahoo Finance

Analyst: ‘I’m actually very bullish’ on materials and energy markets

“I’m actually very bullish on materials and even more bullish on energy moving forward”

CNBCCNBC
CNBC

Amazon is in harvest mode

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Cheddar

The bond market and equity market are telling you two different things.

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CNBC

You’re just seeing a normalization in the yield curve.

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