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Nov 4, 2025 • 44min

Is the Rally on Solid Ground? 11/4/25

Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, shares keen market insights, emphasizing gold miners like Newmont as solid investments. Joe Terranova, a veteran trader, discusses the implications of CEO warnings on potential market corrections and highlights Broadcom and AMD in the semiconductor sector. Jim Labenthal focuses on Palantir's mixed earnings and high valuation concerns, debating whether its fundamentals justify the price. The trio explores underlying market weaknesses amid AI trends and the influence of energy costs on mining profitability.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 44min

New Month, New Strategy 11/3/25

Join market strategists Joe Terranova, Kate Moore, Carrie Firestone, and portfolio manager Steve Weiss as they dissect their November market strategies. They explore the implications of mega-cap tech concentration and the latest on hyperscaler spending. Joe reveals key shifts in the GOT ETF rebalance, while Kate analyzes Amazon's strategic AI partnerships. The team also debates attractive entry points in biotech and the impact of Kimberly-Clark’s acquisition on consumer staples. Finally, they share top trade ideas as year-end approaches.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 47min

The Year's Stretch Run 10/31/25

Josh Brown, an experienced market commentator, and Jenny Harrington, a savvy portfolio manager, dive into the week’s monumental market movements. They dissect earnings from big names like Amazon and Meta, exploring CapEx strategies and investor skepticism. Josh highlights his top stock picks, emphasizing Ford and GM's surprising performance driven by consumer spending. Jenny shares insights on Fiserv's strategy amidst challenges. Expect engaging debates on market resilience and future earnings predictions!
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Oct 30, 2025 • 44min

Trading the Massive Market Day 10/30/25

In this discussion, Joe Terranova, a market commentator skilled in momentum and sector rotations, highlights a shift in tech performance as a return to normalcy. Stephanie Link, a savvy portfolio manager, defends Microsoft and Meta's earnings while addressing expense concerns. Jim Labenthal shares insights on Alphabet's search strength and debt issues impacting corporate decisions. The team also explores consumer trends affecting Chipotle and sets the stage for upcoming earnings from Apple and Amazon, revealing market dynamics beyond just big tech.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 44min

Trading the Massive Market Day 10/29/25

Join market strategist Joe Terranova, experienced investor Steve Weiss, and macro expert Kerry Firestone as they dissect Nvidia's historic $5 trillion valuation and its impact on market breadth. The trio discusses the halo effects of AI on industrials, potential layoffs, and the disconnect between corporate caution and market optimism. They explore key stocks like Uber and Datadog before analyzing macro trends affecting insurance and consumer sectors. This dynamic conversation offers insights into navigating the complexities of today's market landscape.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 47min

Trading the 'Tech Palooza' 10/28/25

In this insightful discussion, Josh Brown, a veteran market commentator and CEO, highlights energy stocks like Phillips 66 and Marathon for their strong technical setups. Joe Terranova shares insights on mega-cap tech's sector shifts and the implications of Microsoft's OpenAI revenue share. Rich Saperstein analyzes Alphabet's growth and the risks of search erosion while discussing recent portfolio moves, including banks and semiconductors. The investment team debates AI's potential bubble, alongside trends in the energy sector and upcoming earnings from major players.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 44min

Trading the Critical Week Ahead 10/27/25

This week features Bryn Talkington, an investment pro known for her insights on mega-cap tech and innovation, alongside Joe Terranova, who champions resilience in the market through momentum and capex trends. Jim Labenthal adds a cautious touch, focusing on valuation risks. They dive into the implications of mega-cap earnings and the Fed decision, debate Elon Musk's hefty pay package for Tesla, and share thoughts on the recent decline of gold. The team also analyzes Qualcomm's chips and the shifting landscape of AI investments.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 45min

Record High Strategies 10/24/25

Join Steve Weiss, an Investment Committee member known for his cautious and valuation-focused approach, along with Kevin Simpson, a sector-trade specialist, and Rob Seachin, an expert in healthcare and semiconductors. They dive into strategies for navigating record-high stock markets, debate the implications of recent Fed actions, and explore the valuations of giants like Alphabet and Meta. Insights into semiconductor leaders like AMD and Qualcomm emerge, along with healthcare plays, and the panel shares their best long and short picks for Q4.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 44min

Trading the Earnings Movers 10/23/25

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate the earnings fallout after Tesla, IBM and others are on the move following their reports. Plus, the desk shares their latest portfolio moves. And later, Josh Brown spotlights a brokerage firm in his "Best Stocks in the Market."Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 43min

Mega Cap Earnings In Focus 10/22/25

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee discuss the big earnings names in focus today. Netflix sinking after an 'underwhelming' report, the desk debates how to trade it. Plus, Steve Weiss trimming a mega cap name, he explains why. And later, we hit the latest Calls of the Day in the financial sector. Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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