Welcome to the Market Moment! This week, Matt, John, and Lee discuss that six of the "Magnificent 7" (Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla) have gone down in the stock market. Jonathan Golub from UBS downgraded six of these, signaling a loss in momentum following their biggest market cap drop. This shift reflects concerns about where earnings are growing most, which could cause short-term disruption. Despite this, Golub remains positive about the broader market's trajectory, foreseeing continued growth supported by strong fundamentals and a robust economy. Tesla in particular has b ..read more

In this episode, Matt, Lee, and Eli delve into three pivotal market topics shaping headlines. First, the episode explores the surge in oil prices following concerns over potential retaliatory actions by Iran against Israel, driving Brent crude to $92.18 a barrel.   Secondly, it analyzes the upbeat March retail sales figures, which surpassed Wall Street estimates, highlighting a resilient consumer spending trend despite earlier fluctuations.   Lastly, the episode delves into the remarkable rise in gold prices, spurring discussions as some sell the precious metal for immediate financia ..read more

This week, John and Eli delve into crucial topics shaping the economic landscape. First, they dissect Jamie Dimon's recent shareholder letter, where the JPMorgan Chase CEO expresses concerns about potential risks to the US economy, including inflation, government spending, and geopolitical tensions. Dimon's insights not only highlight the challenges ahead but also offer reflections on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, hinting at a future with shorter workweeks and significant societal shifts. It does present us with a question though - Should we be worried? Or how worrie ..read more

Welcome to this week's episode of Market Moment! Here are this week's top headlines: Historic Shift in Japan: Explore Japan's economic journey from its 1980s boom to its recent monetary decision, including the long-awaited interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. We analyze its impact on global investing and ponder Japan's potential for a comeback. Boeing's Leadership Transition: Witness Boeing's response to the 737 Max crisis as CEO Dave Calhoun steps down amidst a major management overhaul. We discuss the implications for the company's brand trust and its future trajectory. Eli references th ..read more

Founder of Mach 1 Financial, David Lee, joins Matt and Lee for this week's episode! David discusses the correlation between demographics and market performance, highlighting how consumer behavior is influenced by age and economic factors such as birth rates. He notes the significance of the baby boomer generation's impact on economic activity in the 90s. This is a big part of why Mach 1 Financial supports five local NWA charities to shape the next generation because we know how much it impacts our economy; and, it's also the right thing to do! Additionally, Matt, David, and Lee explore the dis ..read more

This week on the Market Moment podcast, John, Eli and Matt cover the latest stock market headlines which include bitcoin making record highs thanks to the availability of new ETFs. They also discuss whether or not bitcoin is a legitimate asset to invest in, like in a Roth. Will the advisors embrace bitcoin? Reddit is going public which causes John and the others to ask hard questions: What is their business model? Is this business profitable? Is this a business I want to invest in when I don't understand it? Not too dissimilar from the questions surrounding bitcoin. Lastly, the fast food ..read more

In this episode, Matt, Lee, and John discuss the latest market updates such as stocks being flat on Monday, Nvidia keeping its momentum, inflation lingering, rates being high, and on the day of recording (Tuesday, February 27th) the Commerce Department's Census Bureau released its January report for durable goods. They also debate the question, "Is the Dow Industrial Index a good metric anymore?" Lastly, the story of a teenage investor touches their hearts.   As always, please leave your comments and questions down below or you'll be hearing a dad joke next week! This week's comment is ab ..read more

This week on the Market Moment, Matt, Eli, and Lee give you the latest U.S. stock updates as the Consumer Price Index was released today, Tuesday, Feb 13th. Notably, we are in an election year, which may have an impact on the market. See this video from Data Brief to learn more! https://youtu.be/HHwF6IA3M-8?si=5r3wkS5_ebpoy81Y America's credit card debt is making headlines... The average American consumer has $6,360 in credit card debt, and the national total is $1.13 trillion, the highest in history. A professor of public policy studies at the University of Chicago and former acting chair of ..read more

This week’s top stories involve massive layoffs from some of the largest companies in the U.S. and a rising concern of what this could foreshadow, a new lawsuit involving corporate landlords being described as cartels for how they’re charging rent, and Wallstreet is bullish on stocks. John, Eli, and Ashton also dive into a comment’s question about the Chinese and American economies. Thanks for listening and be sure to drop your question or comment below so the Market Moment can respond in next week’s episode. This is the article Eli references in the episode: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2 ..read more

The U.S. debt is skyrocketing. It surged to $34,135,530,482,291.88 trillion last week on Thursday according to the Treasury Department, which means it is up $41.1 billion from the previous day. If the U.S. continues on this trajectory, it will nearly double in size over the next three decades and become a burden far exceeding previous levels. John and Lee discuss their opinions on the matter and who's to blame and who could fix it, and if it will be fixed at all.    The U.S. stocks haven't changed much as everyone waits for news from the Fed regarding interest rates, and news concern ..read more