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The Express returns to Omaha, Nebraska where tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders have gathered for 60 years to hear words of wisdom from Warren Buffett and listen to how he intends to keep growing their investment. Absent this year, of course, was Charlie Munger, Berkshire's former Vice-Chairman and Buffett's partner in building the conglomerate, who passed away[...]

Carson Block, CEO of Muddy Waters Research, joins The Express to explain how one of the most influential short sellers identifies the frauds, the lies, the half-truths and the warning signs that companies sometimes use to dupe investors. Block discusses why his firm and others are looking deep into the commercial and residential real estate[...]

Bethany McLean, author of best-selling books including, "The Smartest Guys in the Room", and "All the Devils are Here", climbs back aboard to The Express after receiving the SABEW Distinguished Achievement Award, to talk about how she broke open some of the biggest business stories of the past thirty years. From Enron to Elon Musk's[...]

Over the past 100 years, Edward Jones has become a ubiquitous financial advice business with over 15,000 locations in North America overseeing $2 trillion in household assets. Penny Pennington, CEO and Managing Partner of Edward Jones joins The Express to talk about what American families are doing with their money, what they are worried about, and how they intend to[...]

Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist at CFRA, rejoins The Express to put stock market pullbacks in perspective, and why the recent declines are to be expected and relatively minor given historical averages. Plus, there is a growing chorus of Fed presidents who don't think interest rate cuts are warranted at all this year given the hot[...]

Claudia Sahm didn't coin the "Sahm Rule", but she has taken on the responsibility that comes with having an economics rule and recession indicator named after her. The macroeconomist who worked at the Federal Reserve and the White House Council of Economic Advisers joins The Express with her forecast for the U.S. economy, including what[...]

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at The Carson Group, climbs back aboard The Express to break down the recent 'Everything Rally', and why history and recent economic data suggest that this trend in motion should stay in motion. Plus, companies are piling on the dividends and the share buybacks to entice investors and jolt their earnings.[...]

Cannabis sales and prices are falling apart in the Golden State as overproduction and a glut of dispensaries have far outpaced demand. Can cannabis tourism rescue the industry, or will the stigma of the Schedule 1 controlled substance linger over a state that has been built on family fun destinations like Disneyland and Universal Studios? From[...]

Gold prices are at all time highs as the precious metal is having another moment in the sun amid geopolitical uncertainty, sticky high inflation and the highest interest rates in over 20 years. Louise Street of the World Gold Council, a membership organization of some of the biggest gold miners and companies in the world, explains why[...]

Markets are setting record highs across sectors and asset classes and investors get even more comfortable taking on risk. Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise joins The Express with a front row seat inside the storm of assets flowing into those new spot Bitcoin ETFs, including Bitwise's BITB. Hear why Matt thinks this[...]

Jim Bianco, the President and Macro Strategist at Bianco Research, tells us why Wall Street might be very wrong about rate cuts, inflation, crypto ETFs and the bond market. Plus, he compares the rise of A.I. stocks and crypto with other frothy periods in history and explains how these usually play out. Plus, the meteoric[...]

JC Parets of AllStarCharts rejoins the show to help us identify the weaknesses across the capital markets as the major equity indices dance around all time highs. Why we need to pay attention to the strengthening Dollar, the Polish Zloty, Copper prices and tumbling Treasuries to know what will happen next to the stock market.[...]

Sonia Dumas, a futurist and co-founder of Campaign Coach A.I., joins the show to explain how A.I. is being used across industries from real estate to financial planning to enhance productivity and profitability, and why we there is nothing 'artificial' about it. Plus, more record highs for the stock market despite very thin breadth is just one reason doubters[...]

Matt Garland, aka 'MG The Mortgage Guy', on what to expect for the U.S real estate market this Spring as mortgage rates fall and demand comes storming back. Whether you are a potential buyer, seller, investor, or broker, Matt shares his best advice on how to prepare to capitalize on the real estate reawakening. Plus,[...]

Peter Oppenheimer, the Chief Equity Global Strategist and head of Macro Research at Goldman Sachs in Europe, explains the new Post Modern Cycle investors are living in, and what it means for our future returns. Plus, we are investing in the land of giants again as Microsoft tops the $3 Trillion in market value and several[...]

Peter Mallouk, CEO of Creative Planning, joins The Express to help us see the future of financial planning and wealth management as firms like his continue to consolidate the industry. Plus, the S&P 500 finally made it back to new highs after a two year battle with inflation and rising rates. While some investors may feel vertigo,[...]

Sam Ro, the author of TKer, comes back aboard to help us discern what we should be paying attention to, and what we should be ignoring as investors to start the year. From the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs to the Fed's pivot, the outcry for active management to the unaffordability of the housing market, Sam[...]

Anastasia Amoroso, the Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital, rejoins the show to help us identify unusual opportunities in the capital markets this year as the economy slows and rates come down. Plus, the Santa Claus Rally never happened, but investors were piling into ETFs in December like they were sure it would. Was the herd late to the[...]

Joe Davis, Vanguard's Chief Global Economist, explains why the return of "Sound Money", with interest rates higher than the rate of inflation, will be good news for long-term investors, but will mean more muted returns for stocks than the past ten years. Plus, why he fears the Fed may cut too soon in 2024, bringing[...]

Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, tells us what to expect next year for the markets and the economy, and how investors should prepare. Plus, the Fed gave investors an early holiday gift by indicating three rate cuts in 2024, which sent the stock market soaring. But the recent rally hasn't totally[...]

It's been a year unlike any other for investors with a bear market in bonds, bank failures. the rise of A.I., and a reality check for the so-called "American Dream". We bring you Investopedia's Most Searched Terms of 2023, and what that Dream costs in today's dollars. Plus, Bitcoin is on another one of its magnificent[...]

Vivian Tu, aka Your Rich BFF, joins The Express to talk about how she became one of the most followed Fin-fluencers on social media, and shares the personal finance and wealth building secrets no one ever bothered tell us. Her new book, “Rich AF, The Winning Money Mindset that Will Change Your Life”, is full of those tips,[...]

A four-week run for the stock market has a few strategists calling for a time out, just in time for one of the seasonally strongest two week periods for the market. Amid this year's recovery, and following last year's plunge, retirement investors have mostly maintained their composure, according to Anne Ackerley, the Head of Retirement[...]

The past couple of years have warped many of our perceptions about retirement, and the reasons why we save and invest. Doug Boneparth, Jamie Hopkins and Peter Lazaroff climb back aboard The Express to share their views about what the words "retirement" and "wealth" mean today, and how investors should approach their goals given higher[...]

While most people agree that teaching financial literacy in high school is the right thing to do, only 23 states require at least one semester of financial education or personal finance curriculum in order to graduate. But progress is being made, and the path is being forged by leaders like Tim Ranzetta of Next Gen[...]

Jeff Hisrsch, editor of The Stock Trader's Almanac, on why 'seasonality' matters for investors, and why the next six months are usually the strongest of the year. Plus, how his father, Yale Hirsch, developed the Almanac, and why lessons like "Sell in May and Go Away", and "The Santa Claus Rally", still endure to this day. And,[...]

Shannon Sacoccia, the Chief Investment Officer for NB Private Wealth, climbs back aboard The Express to put the recent selloff into perspective, and to help us identify the signals to watch for that will turn the market around. Plus, it's been a cruel autumn for corporate earnings as investors have no patience for missed expectations. The thrill[...]

Dan Houston, President and CEO of the Principal Financial Group, joins The Express to talk about how we need to rethink, redefine and reeducate ourselves about retirement given rising costs, longer life-spans and a lack of financial education. Plus, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield topped 5% last week for the first time since 2007. That's[...]

The attack on Israel came at a critical time in the Middle East as the country was forming new economic alliances with Saudi Arabia and other nations that would reshape the geopolitical landscape in the region. Professor Simon Mabon of Lancaster University explains how that was playing out, and what might come next as Israeli forces[...]

Farnoosh Torabi joins the show to talk about her new book, "A Healthy State of Panic", and how we can use our fears to conquer our biggest challenges in money and life. Plus, investor anxiety is peaking again as long-term treasury yields spike, and the reliability of Treasury bonds faces a reckoning. Investors have choices,[...]

Christopher P. Gardner, the self-proclaimed CEO of Happyness, describes his journey from the depths of despair as a single, homeless father, to finding his path as a stock broker, investment manager, best-selling author, philanthropist and dream-manifester. Plus, the floods of September are receding, leaving a wake of destruction across the stock and bond markets. The[...]

Diana Henriques, author of the new book, "Taming the Street: The Old Guard, The New Deal, and FDR's Fight to Save American Capitalism", joins the show to talk about how President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and a small group of men revolutionized Wall Street after Black Thursday with the establishment of the SEC and other agencies. Plus,[...]

Live from the Future Proof Wealth Festival, Jay Williams, former NBA player, TV host and college legend, and Joe McLean of MAI Capital, talk about how investing in sports is exploding as teams and athletes become securities and the athlete is now the asset. Plus, Grayscale Investments prepares for the SEC to greenlight its ETF. Dave[...]

Katie Stockton, founder and managing partner of Fairlead Strategies, climbs back aboard The Express to share what the most important charts and indicators in the stock market are telling us right now. She shares her outlook for the broader market, individual sectors and cryptocurrency as seen through key technical indicators like the DeMark Indicator and[...]

It's been the summer of discontent for labor unions across industries, and the future of the way millions of people work and earn is in the balance. Suresh Naidu, Professor of Labor Economics at Columbia University explains the dynamics unfolding inside industries today that are pitting workers against executives and shareholders. Plus, where does organized labor[...]

The Express is live and direct from Invest Fest 2023, the flagship event from Earn Your Leisure, as 20,000 attendees flock to Atlanta to learn wealth building, entrepreneurship, and investing lessons from some of the biggest names in the business. Our conversations with Casanova Brooks, Matt Garland, aka "MG The Mortgage Guy", and Armando Pantoja. Plus, investors face[...]

Dan Ives, the senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities and one of the industry's top analysts, takes stake of the recent sell-off in tech stocks, and paints a picture of the A.I. future for companies including Apple, Tesla, Palantir and GM. Plus, why he thinks an Apple-ESPN merger is inevitable. Also... what's behind the recent real[...]

Legendary value investor and innovator Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates joins The Express to explain what Value investing really means today, and why the time is right for this style of portfolio allocation. Plus, credit card debt hits a record high as consumers dig deeper into their wallets, yet no one seems to be too worried[...]

Lindsey Bell, Chief Strategist at 248 Ventures, climbs back aboard The Express to take investors' temperatures following the Fitch credit rating downgrade. What's the message behind the drop from AAA to AA+, and why a potential government shutdown may make matters worse. Plus, investor was on the upswing according to our latest sentiment survey. Were we too giddy too[...]

After the Fed's latest rate hike, which may not have been its last, we search for points of weakness, and areas of continued strength in the markets with Kenny Polcari. Plus, Kenny drops one of his classic Italian seafood recipes on us, of course. Plus, "irrational exuberance" makes a return as a catchphrase. Is 2023 really like 1996?[...]

Brian Stelter, the special correspondent for Vanity Fair, and the host of The Hive podcast, explains what's really behind the actor and writer strikes facing the entertainment industry, and how Artificial Intelligence is changing the industry forever. Plus, the summer of Big Labor's discontent heats up as auto workers and UPS employees threaten to strike just[...]

Nate Geraci of the ETF Store joins the Express to breakdown Bitcoin's incredible rise this year, and why the biggest asset managers in the world like BlackRock have filed to launch Bitcoin ETFs. Has crypto-regulation peaked? Plus, consumer discretionary stocks have been the leaders of this bull market even though everyone says the consumer is tapped[...]

Dr. Preston Cherry joins The Express to talk about how financial therapy can help us break through our emotional barriers that prevent us from making the right investing, saving and planning decisions at any age. Plus, we run through the first-half scorecard and look for trends and patterns that provide clues for what the second half[...]

Roger Aiaga-Diaz of The Vanguard Group, joins The Express to explain why investors should lower their expectations for future stock returns, and how to build a balanced portfolio now to withstand the next few years of high interest rates. Plus, volatility remains ultra-low, but activity in the options market is setting a record pace. Where's the disconnect,[...]

The Express streamed back into the Rockies for the 40th anniversary of the Food & Wine Classic to talk about the business of being a chef with Anna Castro and Calvin Eng, two of the best new chefs in America. Plus, three different approaches to investing in wine from an expert panel including Kerrin Laz, Michael Evans,[...]

Jay Woods, NYSE veteran and Chief Global Strategist for Freedom Capital Markets, joins the Express from the floor of the NYSE to examine the new bull market. It looks a little thin, but it is showing signs of strengthening. Plus what to watch and listen for as the Fed meets this week on interest rates, and what[...]

Lex Sokolin, one of our favorite futurists, rejoins The Express to show us how A.I., ChatGPT, and the Blockchain are already changing finance and investing, and where they are taking us into the future. Plus, the debt ceiling drama is over, the labor market remains strong and the Fed appears poised to pause its rate hiking[...]

Stocks have fallen out of favor as Americans’ perception of the best long term investment according to a recent Gallup poll - even as the market is recovering from 2022’s losses. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson of the Animal Spirits podcast, and Dr. Preston Cherry, founder of Concurrent Financial Planning, join the show to examine[...]

Jeff Kleintop, the Chief Global Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab rejoins The Express to share his favorite economic and market indicators, what to watch out for in the debt-ceiling showdown, and how to pick stocks around the world in today's bewildering environment. Plus, 52-week highs are popping all over the U.S. markets and all over[...]

JC Parets of AllStarCharts rejoins The Express to help us find where the bulls are running across the entire global stock market, and shares his favorite wines for the Spring season. Plus, the debt ceiling deadline is approaching quickly, and the consequences of political inaction could send global markets into an unknown spiral if the[...]

The Express steamed down to Rio de Janeiro for a quick trip to discover a city trying to transform itself into Latin America's tech capital, and change the course of Brazil's economic future. From the first Web Summit held in Latin America, we spoke with Gabriela Goncalves of Nilla Capital, and Marcos Casarin of Oxford[...]

Mrs. Dow Jones rejoins the Express in front of a live audience to dispel the biggest money myths about making money, and shares hacks to help us earn more, keep more, and make our money last longer. Plus, investors are bracing for the Fed's next move, which could very well be its last for a[...]

Larry Kotlikoff, Professor of Economics at Boston University and a two-time presidential candidate, turns the world of financial planning and advice upside down in his book, “Money Magic: An Economist’s Secrets to More Money, Less Risk, and a Better Life”. Why he thinks we should marry for money, move back in with our parents, and[...]

Callie Cox, eToro's Investment Analyst, joins the show to talk about the social online broker's new deal with Twitter to allow users to trade directly from the platform, how young investors are behaving, and why they are so misunderstood. Plus, the VIX may still be on Spring break, but the MOVE Index is warning of[...]

Professor Alan Blinder of Princeton University, and former Vice-Chair of the Federal Reserve, joins the show to talk about what the Fed missed, which era in history this most clearly resembles, why this recession may be unlike any other, and why rumors of the Dollar's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Plus, the ultra-rare Zweig Breadth Thrust[...]

Guy Adami and Dan Nathan, the OG's of financial influence and founders of the Risk Reversal media empire, join the Express to reveal their processes and approach to trading the markets while talking about them all day long. Hear why they are bearish, where the risks are, and their rankings of the best rock bands of all time.[...]

Anastasia Amoroso, Chief Investment Strategist for iCapital, rejoins the show to help decode the Fed's latest decision on interest rates and the curious language in its statement. Plus, what she is looking for inside bank balance sheets to determine just how healthy, or sick they actually are. And, despite the swirling fears around the banking[...]

Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, says the economy is in much better shape than most people think, and the Fed actually can hike rates while putting out the fire storm around banks. Plus, Big Tech is back in the driver's seat as investors return to their old favorites[...]

Christopher Whalen, Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, and author of the Institutional Risk Analyst newsletter, joins the show to explain how SVB's mismanagement and the Fed's lack of awareness of the impact of rising interest rates, brought the 40-year financial institution down. We also look into the overall health of the nation's banks amid these rising rates,[...]

Phil Pearlman joins the Express to talk about the importance of harmonizing our financial health with our emotional and physical wellbeing, and the path to getting there. Plus, there are plenty of sectors and stocks breaking out to 52-week highs despite a pretty range-bound market. We name names and get you ready for this week's big labor market reports that[...]

The Express visits Barcelona Spain for a deep dive into the culture and the economic underpinnings of this European gem. Angel Talavera of Oxford Economics helps us understand Spain's economy, and where this country is headed over the next few years. Plus, roll down the window because investor sentiment stinks as U.S. markets are coming[...]

Liz Young, Chief Investment Strategist at SoFi, climbs back aboard The Express to explain why investors may be overly optimistic right now, and what key signals to watch for in the coming months to tell us that the coast is really clearing. Plus, consumer credit stretches to new all-time highs as the Federal Reserve battles[...]

The Express heads to ETF Exchange to learn what is coming down the tracks for investors who ride the exchange traded funds rails. Todd Rosenbluth of VettaFi and Reggie Browne of GTS join the show to tell us why there is still a lot of growth ahead for the industry, and why they are creating[...]

Peter Tuchmann, aka “The Einstein of Wall Street”, and the most visible trader on the floor of the NYSE, explains what actually happens on the floor of the world’s most famous exchange, how it has changed, and why human beings will always be essential to the capital markets. Plus, what in the world is going[...]

Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, and author of the Principles series of books and videos, rejoins The Express, to talk about his latest addition to the set, how he sees the current economic dynamic playing out, and why we keep repeating the same cycles over centuries in capital markets. Plus, the latest results[...]

Bill Dudley, former President and CEO of the NY Federal Reserve bank, joins the show to talk about what really happens inside the Fed and the FOMC ahead of key meetings on interest rates, and what to expect at the next two key meetings. Plus, global stock markets are making a head-spinning comeback as countries[...]

William D. Cohan, best-selling author, joins the show to talk about his new book about GE, "Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon", the legacy of Jack Welch, and our endless fascination with the cult of the CEO. Plus, as the Debt Ceiling approaches, the U.S. Treasury is warning of a repeat[...]

Taylor Schulte, the founder of Define Financial and the host of the "Stay Wealthy Retirement", podcast, joins The Express to help us ease our stress and find opportunities in uncertain markets like this one. Plus, the enigma that is the U.S. labor market, and what the layoffs in Big Tech are telling us. And, what to[...]

The Express is back on the tracks and riding into 2023 with the tale of the tape from last year's historically challenging markets, and the outlook for the year ahead. Plus, Salim Ramji, Global Head of iShares and Index Investments for BlackRock, joins the show to talk about why 2023 will be big for bond ETFs, and[...]

Brian Portnoy, best-selling author and founder of Shaping Wealth, joins The Express to talk about how financial planning is evolving to become more holistic, and how we are rethinking our definitions of wealth. Plus, 2023 gave investors just about all we could handle, so what's in store for the new year? We look around the bend at what's[...]

Professor Burton Malkiel, author of the seminal investing bible, 'A Random Walk Down Wall Street", joins the show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the masterpiece, and shares timeless advice for investors today. Plus, we share Investopedia's Top Terms of 2022, and what was top of mind for investors during this tumultuous year. And, why[...]

Shannon Sacoccia, the CIO of SVB Private Bank, helps us decipher the mixed signals in the economy and capital markets as we reset our portfolios for 2023. This conversation was taken from a recent strategy session hosted by our partners at YCharts. Plus, the DJIA has climbed out of a bear market and investor sentiment is improving[...]

Jamie Hopkins of the Carson Group, and co-author of "Find Your Freedom - Financial Planning for a Life on Purpose", joins the show to talk about what financial freedom really means, and how to build your wealth with purpose. Plus, key sectors of the U.S. stock market are breaking out to six-month highs and the good[...]

As a challenging year heads down the home stretch, we caught up with some of the nation's top independent financial advisors to hear the most pressing questions from their clients, and how they are advising them. Listen to these words of wisdom from Peter Lazaroff, Malcolm Etheridge, James Demmert, Brian Vendig, Helen Stephens and Rob[...]

Cathie Wood, the CEO and CIO of Ark Invest, joins the show to talk about her team's vision for a digital, decentralized future, and how she manages her funds through the downturn. Plus, the collapse of crypto-broker FTX rocked the industry and shattered the trust of millions of investors, Lamar "Big Marh" Wilson gets back[...]

Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab, rejoins the Express to explain why we need to stop hoping for a Fed pivot, and why we need good old-fashioned investing fundamentals to navigate the new normal in capital markets. Plus, what are the top concerns among financial advisors at this year's Schwab Impact Conference.[...]

In this bonus episode of the Express, we sit down with the chief marketing officers of United Airlines, Reckitt and CVS Health, as well as Bob Liodice, the CEO of the Assoc. of National Advertisers, for their take on the advertising market today, and spending plans for 2023. Plus... their favorite ads of all time, and[...]

Mohamed El-Erian, the President of Queens College, Cambridge, and Sr. Economic Adviser at Allianz, on the economic scars of the pandemic, the bumpy road to a healthy recovery, and reasons for investors to be optimistic as we face a potential global recession. Plus, October lived up to its reputation as a bear market killer posting one of[...]

Ian Dunlap, aka 'The Master Investor', joins The Express to talk about his process, his inspirations, and his passion for investing. He also shares tips for navigating today's market, and how to invest for the long term. Plus, the winds of sentiment have shifted as options traders go long and October tries to live up[...]

Bob Pisani, the legendary business news broadcaster and CNBC's Senior Markets Correspondent joins the show live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to talk about what really happens on Wall Street, the current mood of the markets, and his new book, "Shut Up & Keep Talking." Plus, retail traders have swarmed a[...]

Vivek Ramaswamy, author of Woke Inc., and Nation of Victims, joins the show to talk about the fallacy of stakeholder capitalism and why it is at the root of one of the greatest frauds in financial markets today. Plus, the hunt for fair value for the stock market continues, and the stakes are getting higher[...]

The Carson Group's new Chief Investment Strategist rejoins the Express to give us perspective on this bear market, and what could bring it to its knees. Plus, investor sentiment is at an historical low, which is usually a contrarian indicator. But investors are facing challenges on all fronts, which could put a wrinkle in history. Is all[...]

The bears are circling as asset prices are being reset amid higher interest rates. Christine Benz and John Rekenthaler of Morningstar, and Anastasia Amoroso of iCapital, join Caleb at Investor Connection, a live event last week, for a conversation on how individual investors can reset their portfolios given the new market dynamics. Plus, why the Dot[...]

The Express steams through the Future Proof Wealth Festival to bring you conversations from some of the country's top financial advisors and investment strategists on how we should navigate the tumult in the capital markets. Joe McLean, Lindsey Bell, Blair Duquesnay and Michael Antonelli climb aboard with their best advice for investors of all ages as we face[...]

Lule Demissie, CEO of eToro U.S., joins the show from the Future Proof Wealth festival to talk about how its customers are braving the crypto winter and the downturn in stocks, and why investing education is getting them through it. Plus, two major railroad unions threaten to strike this week which could derail the supply chain just[...]

What are the characteristics of the world's greatest investors that separate them from the rest of us? David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, and best-selling author, joins The Express to talk about the legends of the game and his new book, "How to Invest - Masters on the Craft". Plus, more hawkish talk from central[...]

As The Express celebrates 100 episodes, we bring in JC Parets of AllStarCharts and Kenny Polcari for a full examination of the markets using technical analysis and macro fundamentals. Plus, Kenny drops an incredible recipe for a bone-in pork roast and JC gives us the perfect wine pairing to go with it. And, Dex McBean,[...]

Haley Sacks, aka “Mrs. Dow Jones”, joins the Express to talk about her journey to becoming a financial pop star, and what her hundreds of thousands of followers are asking her about every day. Plus, hawkish talk from the Fed and high anxiety blew a cool icy wind across the markets, and the short sellers[...]

Brian Feroldi, the author of, "Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?", joins the show as we go back to the fundamentals of the stock market and how to invest for the long term as the market switches cycles. Plus, we dig into the charts and indicators that tell us if this rally is for[...]

The Express steamed down to Atlanta for InvestFest by Earn Your Leisure, and we caught up with Downtown Josh Brown to talk about why this market is the ideal time for young investors to learn the right lessons to build wealth in the future. Plus, how to make sense of the Crypto Winter with BitBoy[...]

Dr. Ed Yardeni, the founder, president and Chief Investment Officer of Yardeni Research on why the stock market may have bottomed in June, and what key health indicators we should focus on to see if the patient is on the road to full recovery. Plus, Yardeni shares his favorite investing and finance shows and movies, and why[...]

How could such a beautiful country blessed with abundant natural resources, a well-educated workforce, and access to trading partners around the world be mired with sky-high inflation and an unstable currency? The answers are complicated and entangled in decades of tumultuous political history. The Express heads to the Rio de la Plata on a journey[...]

Dan Niles, the legendary investor and founder of The Satori Fund, explains why the stock market could fall another 20-35% from here, and why this cycle is different from anything most investors have ever experienced. Plus, Dan explains how we will know when it's safe to start buying again. And, why margin calls are ringing across the crypto-verse,[...]

Sam Ro, the veteran business news journalist and author of the TK'er substack joins the Express to help us launch the Express-o Awards, where we honor the best, worst and most dynamic stories of the first half of the year. Plus, Elon Musk is pulling out of his bid to buy Twitter and the lawsuits are[...]

Mike Wilson, the Chief U.S. Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley, says the market could fall further as corporate earnings roll over and the chances of a recession increase. Still, long-term investors can still find opportunities to stabilize and grow their portfolios in this tumultuous environment, and why we need to look at the U.S. economy[...]

Lakshman Achuthan of The Economic Cycle Research Institute rejoins the show to discuss what leading business cycle indicators are saying about the probability, depth and duration of a recession, and how investors should prepare for it. Plus, a mini-rally breaks a multi-week slide for stocks. Is this support, or just another Bear trap? And, heavy[...]

The Express rolled into Aspen, CO, for the 39th annual Food & Wine Classic. Listen to Caleb's full panel discussion on 'Investing in Wine', with Charles Antin, Zachy's Auctioneer and Head of Wine Auction Sales, Erik Segelbaum, the founder and principal of SOMLYAY, and Carlos Solorzano-Smith, the founder and managing partner of the Aspen Hospitality Group.

The Express takes the high rails into the Colorado Rockies for the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen where we interview NBA star and NBA Players Association President CJ McCollum on his growing wine empire, and Carmelo Anthony speaks about building legacy through his grapes. Plus, the do's and don'ts of investing in wine for beginners,[...]

Seema Shah, the Chief Strategist for Principal Global Investors, joins the show to identify the top warning signs that will bring about the next recession, and why it may not get here until late next year. Plus, we dig into the most recent inflation data to see who prices are hurting the most, and why demand[...]

The highly influential financial advisor and industry guru joins the show to talk about how we need to move away from "retirement", as a concept, and towards financial independence, and how the planning industry can make that shift. Plus, the $305 trillion global debt wave is gathering force as interest rates rise amid peaky inflation. What[...]

Lindsey Bell, Chief Markets and Money Strategist for Ally rejoins the show to share 5 signs of a market bottom. Plus, the first 100 days of the year were among the worst in history for the stock market. What usually happens after a bad start, and how investors should prepare for the rest of the[...]

Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence joins the show to talk about how ETFs have been riding the storm of volatility and what's next for the that asset class, and his new book, "The Bogle Effect". Plus, we dig into the history of bear markets, and how investors should view the next one.[...]

Raoul Pal, economist, investor, futurist and co-founder of Real Vision joins the show to share his perspective on the current sell-off, recession risks, and the future of crypto. Plus, we put the market's current spin-cycle in historical perspective and look for signs that the selling may be peaking. Are we "oversold", yet?

The Express steams into Omaha, Nebraska to talk to shareholders and listen for pearls of wisdom from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. There is nothing quite like what's been called, "Woodstock for Capitalists", and this year lived up to the hype. Plus, the stock market just had its worst month since the Great Financial Crisis. Is[...]

JC Parets, founder of AllStarCharts.com, rejoins The Express to break down the breakdowns inside the global stock market, and where to find relative strength and momentum, now. Also, streamers have lost their steam as Netflix and Disney face the reality of slower growth ahead. For show notes: https://www.scribd.com/document/571086967/Twitter-Board#from_embed https://data-central.conference-board.org/ https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1418091/000110465922048128/tm2213229d1_sc13da.htm

Ron Lieber, the personal finance columnist for the New York Times, and author of "The Price You Pay for College", joins the show just in time as millions of high school seniors are making their college decisions in the next couple of weeks. As Ron explains, the sticker price is rarely the final price we pay,[...]

Kyla Scanlon, the options trader turned financial philosopher, joins the show to talk about how financial and investing literacy need to change to meet the needs of millions of new investors. Plus, we share the results of our nationwide survey on financial literacy, investing and retirement, including the biggest gaps, opportunities, shocks and surprises.

Nick Maggiulli rejoins the show, and he's out with a new book, "Just Keep Buying", with basic principles of saving and investing for investors of all ages. Plus, did the stock market bottom, or did we just fall into a bear trap? We go foraging for clues on The Express.

Kristina Hooper. Invesco’s Chief Global Market Strategist joins the Express to help us understand how inflation, rising interest rates, geo-political uncertainty and trade sanctions are impacting the markets, investor sentiment, and economic forecasts. Plus, is this the end of globalization as we know it? The world’s top money managers say so - so, what does[...]

Ryan Detrick, The Chief Market Strategist for LPL Financial rejoins The Express to put the market's recent volatility into perspective... long term perspective, and why it might just be different this time. Plus, despite the slight recovery in the tech sector, some of 2020's stock market standouts are down 70% or more from their highs.[...]

Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and tech-insider Laurie Segall joins the show to talk about her new book that documents the early and mysterious days of tech's titans, what the meta-verse will actually be like, and how to stay human in today's digital world. Plus, we put the stock market's recent losses in perspective... long term perspective.[...]

John Kilduff, founder of Again Capital and author of The Kilduff Report, breaks down the dynamics behind the rapid surge in oil prices, and what could happen next if Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. Plus, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are displaying some unusual behavior as they are being used inside the war, and hotly traded as investors[...]

Jason Trennert of Strategas Research Partners joins the show to talk about how to invest through geopolitical uncertainty, and the new realities of higher interest rates and persistent inflation. Plus, we unpack the sanctions levied against Russia, and how the SWIFT system works.

Ash Cash Exantus, founder and CEO of Mind Right Money and host of the Inside the Vault podcast, joins the show to talk about how he is using hip-hop culture to educate and motivate tens of thousands of people to take control of their money and start investing. Plus, the U.S. stock market is one[...]

The self-taught trader and former school assistant principal shares how she learned her craft, and how she is teaching it to thousands of new investors and traders. Plus, the stock selloff intensifies as inflation concerns and tensions between Russia and the Ukraine grow. How are investors maneuvering around the 'fear trade', and what the yield[...]

The Wharton professor, and author of the seminal, "Stocks for the Long Run," joins the show to put the market's recent shakiness into long-term perspective, advice on how to build a portfolio today for any age, how to think about cryptocurrency, and his greatest investing influences. Plus, this Sunday's Super Bowl will break records for advertising[...]

Anastasia Amoroso, Chief Investment Strategist for iCapital, joins the show with timely advice on how to find opportunities for alpha outside the U.S. stock market as the air comes out of inflated assets. Also, what the Fed said, and didn't say, that shook the market last week, and what that means for the pace and[...]

The two-time Super Bowl winning former quarterback of the NY Giants has taken his off-the-field talents to Brand Equity Partners to help develop and grow businesses from the inside. Eli discusses his passion for investing, how he's learning about finance, what the NFL is doing about financial literacy, and his favorite Po'Boy in his hometown[...]

Ray Dalio, the high priest of macro investing, joins the show to discuss his new book on the rise and fall of economic empires, and how to invest now given the massive structural changes happening in the global economy. Plus, economists and CEOs are predicting as many as 6 interest rate hikes in 2022. We[...]

Liz Young, Head of Investment Strategy at SoFi, joins the show to help investors reset their portfolios in the face of rising interest rates, red-hot inflation, and a massive sector rotation in capital markets. Plus, "risk" has gone into hiding as meme stocks and cryptocurrencies battle for survival in a bear market. We look at[...]

Tom Lydon, CEO of ETF Trends joins the show to talk about the record-breaking year for ETF inflows and his outlook for 2022, including what's next for crypto, fixed income and global products. (Sign up for the ETFs22 free online summit with Investopedia and ETF Trends here). Plus, investors face numerous challenges in the coming year[...]

The Editor in Chief of The Balance joins the Express to talk about the changing face of money and investing for younger generations, and we play a round of “What’s the Deal,” as we dig into recent headlines and decide if it’s a Big Deal, Little Deal, or No Deal at all. Plus, we reveal Investopedia’s top[...]

Jan van Eck, the CEO of Van Eck U.S., joins the Express to talk about why retail investors have never had it better, and why his firm is launching Bitcoin-related ETFs. Plus, consumer prices surged to the highest levels since 1982. How long will they last, and how long will consumers keep spending? And, sentiment[...]

The legendary financial advisor and radio host  and founder of the Digital Assets Council for Financial Professionals explains why cryptocurrencies need to be taken seriously by all investors, and how to fit them into your portfolios. Plus, sentiment shifts lower again as uncertainty clouds the markets, causing an extreme sell-off in risky assets. Which sectors are[...]

The Trapper joins the show to talk about how his early life on the streets of New Orleans prepared him to become a disciplined and savvy investor, and how he is using his vast online influence to educate lower-income communities to build wealth through and break the cycle of poverty. He also reveals his methodology[...]

Sam Stovall, Chief Investment Strategist for CFRA Research, joins the show to walk us through how historic rises in inflation have impacted markets, and what we should watch out for this time. Plus, speculation reverses as the hottest stocks of early 2021 have fallen from grace, yet investors keep levering up as the market dances[...]

Sarah Levy, CEO of Betterment, joins the show to talk about how one of the original Robo-Advisors has navigated the past decade and where it is headed in the future. Plus, inflation starts to chip away at investor confidence and we identify the most vulnerable areas of the market. That, and the term of the[...]

Melissa Lee, host of CNBC's Fast Money, joins the show to talk about her recent documentary on the Meme-Stock revolution, and the new regime of day traders and investors who have changed the stock market forever. Plus, more government spending is on the way, and that's usually good news for the stock market. That, and[...]

Kai Ryssdal, host of Marketplace Radio, joins the Express to talk about the widening disconnect between markets and the economy, and what he hears from Marketplace's 14 million listeners. Plus, the harder they come, the harder they fall, as Apple and Amazon fall victim to supply chain constraints, and consumers curb their enthusiasm. We look[...]

Keith McCullough, the co-founder and CEO of Hedgeye Risk Management, joins the show to lay out his multi-factor approach to identifying market and economic cycles. Numbers don't lie, and Keith shares his take on why the consensus views may be way off. Plus, SPACs snap back as risk rises across the capital markets again. And Big Tech[...]

Sunayna Tuteja, the Fed's first Chief Innovation Officer, joins the show in her first interview to discuss how the central bank is approaching the development of a digital currency, and how it plans to regulate cryptocurrency. Plus, the first Bitcoin-related ETF started trading in the U.S. this week. We'll tell you how it works and what's[...]

The original influence marketer and e-commerce pioneer joins the show to talk about his passion for non-fungible tokens, the future of advertising, and why empathy is his guiding principle. Plus, investors brace themselves for earnings season and more choppiness in the capital markets as the economic warning signs continue to mount. The Investopedia Express is[...]

Stephanie Link, the Chief Investment Strategist of Hightower Advisors, joins the Express to identify where she sees the greatest opportunities and risks in the stock market right now. Plus, what's behind the recent surge in commodity prices, and brace yourselves for another wave of corporate debt to hit the market. The Investopedia Express is sponsored by[...]

Ethan Harris, Head of Global Economics at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, joins the show to take a stethoscope to economies around the world for health checks. Plus, the markets bent, but didn’t break, after volatility swept in with the Autumn wind. What should investors expect for the rest of the year? And, the term[...]

Amy Morin, Editor in Chief of VeryWell Mind joins the show to talk about how our financial, physical and mental health are all connected, and how to deal with stress. Plus, there are bear markets popping up everywhere. How to spot them and steer your portfolio to safety during the roughest stretch of the year[...]

Dan Primack of Axios joins the show to talk about the record amounts of money flowing through private equity right now, who's behind it, and where it is being deployed. Also, it's a big week for Apple, and an even bigger year for sports betting. Plus the investing term we need to know this week.

Kenny Polcari climbs back aboard to discuss what a slowdown in hiring means for the U.S. economy and the stock market. And, how young is too young to teach kids financial literacy? Courtney Hale, the Chief Hope Officer of SuperMoneyKids joins the show, and he says the earlier the better. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and[...]

Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies joins The Express to go inside the most important charts and trends underlying global stocks, Bitcoin and other securities, and shows us where the strengths and weaknesses really are. Plus, why the full economic recovery many of us expected, may have to wait until 2022. And, Happy Birthday to Warren Buffett!

Ian Bremmer, best-selling author and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins the show to discuss the greatest risks facing the recovery, the biggest surprises so far, and what he’s optimistic about for the future. Plus, sentiment has shifted in the capital markets and the economy. How might that impact investors for the rest of the[...]

Joe McLean, financial advisor to professional athletes, celebrities, and executives, explains the biggest mistakes the suddenly wealthy make, and how to manage your financial life if and when you get a windfall of cash. Plus, what the Supreme Court's decision on NCAA student-athletes' ability to get paid means for the future of college and professional[...]

Nick Maggiulli, the blogger behind Of Dollars and Data, joins the show to break apart some of the oldest and most popular rules for investing, and offers age-less advice for younger investors who are just beginning their journey. Plus, what to expect from earnings and the economic reports this week. That, and the investing term of[...]

Tom Sosnoff, founder of TastyTrade and ThinkorSwim, joins the Express to talk about what the influx of new traders means for markets, and how trading platforms and regulators need to evolve to keep them trading. Also, what to expect from earnings, and the term of the week that educated investors need to know.

Julian Hebron of The Basis Point joins the show to blast through the myths around the U.S. housing market and forecasts when prices are expected to cool and inventories will rise. Plus, how new real estate tech platforms are disrupting the market, and what that means for buyers, sellers, and investors. And, brace yourself for a[...]

Maureen Farrell of the Wall Street Journal and co-author of "The Cult of We", joins the show to unpack how the unicorn office rental/real estate company went from one of the most valued private companies on the planet to near collapse under the leadership of its cult-like leader, Adam Neumann. Also, what's really driving consumer prices[...]

Andy Serwer, Editor in Chief of Yahoo Finance joins the show to share what makes them great, and the challenges facing all investors at this stage of the recovery. Plus the investing and finance term of the week as we head into the start of earnings season. The Investopedia Express is sponsored by Newrez. Learn[...]

On this week's podcast we go inside our money minds with Morgan Housel. The best-selling author and financial columnist shares the behavioral traits that push us to make bad investing decisions, and how to re-train our minds to make the right ones. We also look out into the second half of the year to identify[...]

Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab rejoins the Express to take the temperature of the economic recovery, inflation, stock prices and our portfolios. Plus, the good, the bad, and the ugly on the spike in household wealth, and what's different about these stock market highs than last year's. That and the[...]

Sara Fischer of Axios helps us break down the flurry of deals, spinoffs and media platform launches in the past several months, and how tech giants like Apple, Amazon and Facebook are preparing for a long battle. Plus, we read between the lines of the Fed’s latest statement as investor sentiment shifts away from risk,[...]

The legendary investor joins the show to talk about this market cycle, where he spots opportunities, and his process for picking great companies. Plus, we are living in the land of huge numbers. How rising deficits, debt and household income are combining to create bubbles across capital markets. And, what to expect from the Fed’s[...]

Liz Claman, anchor of The Claman Countdown on Fox Business News, joins the show to talk about what’s different about the mania around ‘meme’ stocks this time compared to other market bubbles, and what worries her most about the current climate for investors. Plus, the U.S. labor market is caught in a supply vs. demand[...]

On the show this week, the biggest financial crime of all time. How Bernie Madoff defrauded 270,000 investors in a $65 Billion Ponzi Scheme that went on for decades. Jim Campbell, the author of “Madoff Talks”, and one of a small handful of journalists to have extensively interviewed Madoff while he was incarcerated, joins the show to[...]

On the show this week, making sense of the crypto-craze and tokens like Polkadot with Greg King of Osprey Funds, and volatility has awoken from its hibernation, and it is hungry. We explore the recent choppiness in the stock and options markets with Kenny Polcari, who also drops off one of his terrific recipes for[...]

Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, the masterminds behind the ‘Earn Your Leisure’, podcast and platform, join the show to talk about their inspiration for EYL, spreading financial literacy to inner cities around the world, and how today’s entrepreneurs and investors are paying it forward. Plus, the Biden administration says it supports waiving intellectual property protections[...]

Michael Batnick of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and the blogger behind The Irrelevant Investor, joins the show to talk about how we get in the way of ourselves, and how it even happens to the greatest investors in the world. Plus, the U.S. economy is cooking with gas right now after the fastest quarterly GDP rise since 1984.[...]

On this week’s show, we go inside the mind of a veteran day trader as Kenny “Hit the Bid” Glick shows us how he trades today’s choppy markets, and we answer your trading questions. Plus, the specter of higher capital gains taxes is looming over the $49 trillion U.S. equity market. Is this the end of the[...]

Doug Boneparth of BonaFide Wealth joins the show to tackle your questions about how to start investing, how to choose your securities, where to find yield, and how to play it safe. Plus, there are more record highs than a Grateful Dead concert, and signs of irrational exuberance have made their way into a delicatessen. Find out what’s[...]

We'll be answering the personal finance questions you might be afraid to ask. Best-selling author and syndicated Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary joins the Express to share the real truths, realities, and solutions to our money problems. It’s a huge week ahead for corporate earnings, direct listings, and economic reports, and we set you up for what to expect.[...]

We go chart-hopping with JC Parets of AllStarCharts.com to find pockets of relative strength and potential weakness across markets. Plus, April is Financial Literacy Month, our favorite month of the year. We’ll share some of our favorite lessons and terms to help the educated investor stay smart as we jump into spring.

On this week’s show Jeff Kleintop, the Chief Global Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab joins the show to talk about which global markets still have strength, and where the recovery may have petered out. Plus, investors brace for the end of a tumultuous quarter wondering just how much leverage has been used to push stocks to[...]

How to break the patterns of income inequality amid a booming economic rebound and stock market. CNN Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans joins the show with lessons from recent boom and bust cycles. And, what’s next for SPACs now that the hype has settled and new products hit the market to bet against them, and what's behind the big boom[...]

Underneath the headlines of the fantastic rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is a fundamental transformation in the way we live, spend and transact in a digital economy. The future of the blockchain, Bitcoin and Ethereum is actually the future of money, digital rights, and commerce. Fintech pioneer, futurist and CMO of Consensys, Lex Sokolin joins The[...]

The recent correction in tech stocks may have seemed like it came out of nowhere, but Savita Subramanian and her team at BofA Securities have been talking about it for months. Savita joins the show to make sense of the current market anxiety and tells us what she sees in the months ahead as economies[...]

Another wave of worry is building inside the stock market as rising rates and inflation weigh on investor sentiment. Kenny Polcari joins the show to tell us what we should, and shouldn’t be worried about, and what to do about it. He also shares his recipe for the best linguine tri-colore you’ve ever tasted. Plus, what to[...]

How to keep your hands on the wheel when asset bubbles are everywhere. Paul Hickey of the Bespoke Investment Group joins the show to help us steer through the froth. Plus, SPACs are so hot, rapper/producer Cassius Cuvee burned down the internet with his rap video on those blank-check companies. He joins the Express to talk about the inspiration[...]

The cannabis sector was overrun by day traders recently, taking several stocks on wild rides with rough endings. Cannabis investor Todd Harrison of CB1 Capital joins the show with what the political and legislative landscape looks like for cannabis and how long-term investors should value its most popular stocks. Robinhood, Citadel, and the hedge funds[...]

On this week's show, more high anxiety for investors as stocks hit record highs, again. Plus, Tyrone Ross Jr., joins the program to talk about the power and the passion behind his push for financial literacy, and introducing cryptocurrency to the financial planning industry. All that, plus the news the Educated Investor needs to start[...]

How will the day trading frenzy impact markets, and what history can teach us about the clash of institutional and individual investors. Ryan Detrick of LPL Research joins the show to look at how this might play out, and Jamie Catherwood of Investor Amnesia is back with lessons from clashes of the past. Also - why "margin call" is this[...]

Can traditional fundamental analysis be trusted anymore? 2020 turned our ideas about valuing companies upside down. Aswath Damodaran, NYU Professor, best-selling author and a wizard in the world of valuing companies, says we have been doing it wrong for years and he has a dire warning for value investors. He also calls out the Oracle of[...]

How should investors and savers be rebuilding their plans and portfolios to take advantage of the economic recovery that is expected later this year? Morningstar’s Christine Benz joins the show with strategies to adapt to the new reality. And it’s a big week for corporate earnings. We’ll tell you what to watch out for as 2021 picks[...]

2020 brought millions of new investors and traders into the market for the first time as extreme volatility and passion stocks lured stuck-at-home consumers into the fray. JJ Kinahan, Chief Strategist at TD Ameritrade joins the show to look at how much impact they really had on markets, and what they are buying and selling now.[...]

Breaking down the winners and losers from a historic year as we chart our path through the next stages of the recovery. We also look into the future of exchange traded funds and products with Dave Nadig, Director of Research for ETF Trends. All that, and the news educated investors need to know to start[...]

Everything the educated investor needs to know to start their week, and how top financial advisors are guiding their clients into 2021 with Doug Boneparth of Bona Fide Wealth. Plus, the real reasons behind the Santa Claus rally, and whether you should still believe in it. 

As the first truckloads of Pfizer's vaccine hit the highways, investors are feeling high anxiety as markets touch new records. Ben Carlson from Ritholtz Wealth Management explains the paradox facing investors. Global pandemics and stock markets have a long history together, and Jamie Catherwood of O'Shaughnessey Asset Management shows us how the patterns of this crisis look awfully[...]

Of all the "asset " classes, Bitcoin has had an unfathomable year, rising 160% and smashing all-time records along the way. We go behind the cryptocurrency's momentum with Michael Sonnenshein of Grayscale Investments to see who's buying Bitcoin, and what the future looks like. The unicorns have returned for winter as Doordash and AirBnB are set to[...]

The business cycle is ramping up and most leading economic indicators show a recovery. ECRI's Lakshman Achuthan tells us what to look for next, and why the stock market's exuberance is to be expected. Low interest rates and a global debt binge have set the table for the feast of a century for private equity firms. Best-selling[...]

Investors have been piling into recovery stocks as more positive news from vaccine makers light the risk lamp, but the economic realities of the pandemic are creating more obstacles. Ellevest founder and CEO Sallie Krawcheck joins The Express to talk about the pandemic's unequal toll on women, and how to fix it before it's too late. Plus, what the[...]

Global equity markets rush towards record highs despite daily record levels of the virus in the U.S. Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens College, Cambridge, and Chief Economic Adviser, Allianz, joins the Express to talk about the economic and psychological scars from the pandemic, and how individual investors can protect themselves as risk takes over. Plus, how[...]

As the election uncertainty dissipates, investors are pushing their chips in on a continued rally across most sectors. Greg Valliere from AGF Investments helps set up the playbook for the next two months. How do you spot the next great investments and companies? Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful joins the Express with his advice and best opportunities. And why[...]

'Downtown' Josh Brown from Ritholtz Wealth Management joins The Express to help investors keep their perspective as markets swirl amid a resurgence in the coronavirus and election volatility. We also track where the money is flowing with Investopedia's James Chen as investors seek safety amid the choppiness... and why Value at Risk is the most important[...]

In the new normal of low returns for fixed income securities, investors preparing for retirement are caught between risk and low returns. Joe Duran of Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management helps us plot the course for the near term. Big Tech is back in the crosshairs as Google faces an antitrust lawsuit, which is likely to be the[...]

Equity markets keep grinding higher despite so many uncertainties around the pandemic, the elections and the economy. We look at what investors see over the horizon with LPL's Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick. The economic recovery is happening everywhere we look except in the labor market where income inequality and financial insecurity are threatening millions of Americans. We take[...]

Equity markets have shifted into a higher gear as investors play tug-of-war between betting on a recovery, while hedging against an economic slowdown. We look at where the money has been flowing with Investopedia's James Chen, and how individual investors should embrace the uncertainty with Lindsey Bell of Ally Invest. Plus, how a contested U.S.[...]

President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis adds yet another complicated twist to the investing landscape with less than a month to go before the election. We look at potential outcomes with Greg Valliere, US Policy Strategist for AGF Investments. While markets have been choppy of late, there are several bull markets running in the small to mid-cap sectors.[...]

Volatility is back in style as the U.S. election draws near, but do elections actually move the markets? We go back in history with Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer to find out. 2020 has been a banner year for IPO's, and one of the biggest is about to drop as Palantir Technologies prepares for its debut. We'll tell you[...]

Big tech stocks have lost their luster as investors rotate into cyclicals hoping that the recovery is real. We go inside the leading economic indicators to look for signs of strength. Also, where are big tech investors looking for new opportunities to put money to work? We spend a few good minutes with serial investor and[...]

On The Investopedia Express this week: What investors need to hear from the Federal Reserve at its last meeting before the U.S. elections, U.S. tech giants are cozying up to India's Reliance Industries, how individual investors should interpret volatility, with Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment strategist at Charles Schwab, and why quadruple witching can scare this market this Friday.

Volatility has come roaring in after a long summer break and technology stocks are taking a hit after five months of historic gains. What is the options market telling us about the future direction for U.S. markets? Plus, a few good minutes with Ali Velshi, a global business correspondent and anchor for MSNBC. That, and[...]

Get ready for the week ahead with Investopedia’s Editor in Chief, Caleb Silver, as he digs into the most important stories in finance and global economics. Through expert analysis, interviews with the biggest names in business, and educational breakdowns of the news that moves markets, The Investopedia Express preps you with the information you need[...]