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In today’s episode, Kip dives deep into the remarkable performance of the markets, reflecting on the predictions made just five weeks ago as we inch closer to new all-time highs. Kip discusses why having endured four bear markets in the past seven years has left many investors feeling uneasy, even as the data and market trends point towards a powerful, sustained rally. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today’s episode, Kip breaks down the latest action on Wall Street following another relatively quiet day in the markets. Kip recaps Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell's Congressional testimony, calling it a “snore fest,” and discusses how ongoing high interest rates are impacting the economy and markets contrasting the Fed’s approach with Trump’s calls for lower rates. Kip dives into why the stock market continues to climb despite stagnant monetary policy, highlighting robust earnings expectations for Q2 and celebrating Nvidia’s surge to a new all-time high, making it the world’s most valuable company once again. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today’s episode, Kip dives into the driving forces behind the current rally in the stock market, sharing his veteran insights and gut instincts honed over decades on Wall Street. He discusses why he’s losing sleep hint: it’s not anxiety, but excitement over what he sees as a “magnet to all-time highs" and unpacks what’s fueling the bull run despite headlines full of worry: from inflation and tariffs to Fed policy and political intrigue. Kip breaks down why he believes the Fed should already be cutting rates, how political games are impacting financial decisions, and what it all means for investors heading into the midterms.

In today’s episode, Kip breaks down the market’s impressive comeback amid global turmoil, reminding us of an old investing adage: “When bullets fly, stocks are a buy.” Drawing on decades of insight from his mentors and his own experience, Kip walks us through why markets often rally during peak geopolitical tension and why technical factors and interventions like the President’s Working Group and Federal Reserve liquidity injections often help drive recoveries.

In today's episode, Tyler breaks down a whirlwind of market-moving headlines and the stock market's reaction to them. From Trump's bold pre-FOMC remarks to J Powell's press conference, Tyler covers it all. Plus, we will break down today's industry-defining moment for Digital Assets with the passing of the GENIUS ACT. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today’s episode, Kip breaks down the latest market action following heightened geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel. Kip explores how historical patterns play out when global conflicts arise, explaining why bullets often create unexpected buying opportunities in the stock market. He highlights the remarkable comeback of major indices after Friday’s drop, the dominant leadership of semiconductors, and why he believes we’re seeing the start of a powerful bull run reminiscent of previous market rallies.

In today's episode, Tyler wraps up an active end to the week on Wall Street. Despite the lower finish today for our major indexes, the VRA's outlook remains bullish. Tyler also discusses a few key themes to watch for in the second half of 2025, primarily lower yields and a weaker dollar. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today’s episode, Kip breaks down a rollercoaster day in the markets, marked by pre-market jitters fueled by fresh Trump tariff threats, more pressure on China, tragic headlines with a Boeing Dreamliner crash, and escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. Despite this wall of worry, Kip highlights the market’s impressive resilience, with most major indexes rallying into the close and the semiconductors leading the charge.

In today's episode, Kip gives us an inside look at why he believes we’re in the midst of a "Teflon bull market" that just won’t quit, despite nonstop headlines about geopolitical risks and trade drama. As the market continues to surprise the skeptics, Kip dives into the powerful forces driving stocks higher from the resurgence of “animal spirits” and booming corporate earnings, to a flood of cash waiting on the sidelines and a new rush of tech IPOs. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today's episode, Tyler wraps up a week that was nothing short of theatrical. He breaks down a strong close to another good week for our major indexes, highlighting the continued resilience we have seen from stocks, and explains why any market pullbacks remain solid buying opportunities.

In today's episode, Kip breaks down a theatrical day on Wall Street. Despite the headline-grabbing clash between President Trump and Elon Musk, the stock market as a whole was surprisingly resilient. Kip shares his take on why the market's reaction wasn't as severe as you might expect, highlighting the underlying fundamental strength for this market. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today’s episode, Kip breaks down a deceptively quiet day in the markets, revealing that there’s actually a lot happening beneath the surface. Kip zeroes in on the powerful leadership of the semiconductor sector, explaining why this group is the ultimate indicator for market direction and what its current strength means for investors.

In today's episode, Kip dives into the latest action on Wall Street, spotlighting the relentless buying of every market dip and the powerful trends shaping the current bull market. Kip breaks down the ongoing leadership from tech stocks, especially semiconductors and Nvidia, now the world’s most valuable public company and covers why small caps finally got their moment to shine. He also unpacks the Atlanta Fed’s bullish GDP forecast, the ever-present influence of retail investors and millennials, and the political wrangling in Washington over budget and tax bills. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today's episode, Kip recaps a standout finish to the month of May in the stock market, with the S&P 500 up 6% and the Nasdaq up an impressive 9% returns we don't see every month. He unpacks why the old adage "sell in May and go away" hasn't worked for years, and what these rare, powerful market moves could be telling us about what's coming next. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today's episode, Tyler breaks down a whirlwind day on Wall Street, unpacking the latest parade of tariff headlines and what they mean for your portfolio. He breaks down the facts and paints the big picture on why, despite all the tariff talk and “trade uncertainty” chatter in the mainstream media, this market continues to head higher. Tune into today's podcast for actionable insights for your portfolio.

In today's episode, Kip takes a deep dive into what he calls “textbook bull market action.” With institutional money still waiting on the sidelines, Kip breaks down why every market dip is being bought up and why he believes we’re set up for a continued melt-up rally. He also discusses the global economic outlook with Trump's growth-oriented strategy. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today’s episode, Kip dives into the evolving dynamics of the stock market as confidence begins to return and new sectors and special situation stocks start to shine even amid global tariff threats and shaky open markets. He covers the latest moves from the White House impacting nuclear power, spotlights the explosive performance of companies like GameStop under Ryan Cohen’s bold leadership, and shares valuable insights on how you might piggyback on these trends. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today's episode, Tyler discusses the state of the stock market as we head into the early summer months. He revisits the old Wall Street Adage, "Sell in May and go away," sharing some bullish data that may surprise you. Tyler also brings fresh insights on the exciting future of the tokenization of assets on blockchain technology. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today's episode, Kip dives deep into a volatile day on Wall Street, breaking down what really happened during a dramatic market swing where the Dow plunged 700 points and the NASDAQ staged an impressive intraday rally before things took a sharp turn. He unpacks the impact of a weak 20 year U.S. government bond auction, explores the ripple effects of rising rates in Japan, and sheds light on how global debt dynamics could play into the markets.

In today's episode, Kip dives into the latest market action, breaking down why minor pullbacks are nothing to worry about. V-shaped recoveries, like we are seeing now, tend to be magnets for fresh all-time highs. He also unpacks the latest fund manager surveys that provide another example of the real power of retail investors. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.