In this week's episode, David and Ian review the market developments witnessed in 2024, the start to 2025, the Santa Claus Rally, the U.S. Dollar, and the relationship between gold and U.S. equities.Kevin Firari

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss market results thus far for 2024, the 93% down day witnessed on Wednesday, market breadth, board games, and the benefits and advantages of trend following.Kevin Firari

In this week's episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the recent developments in growth versus value in equities, resurgence of mega cap names, November 6th election price gaps, cryptocurrencies, and the U.S. Dollar.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss seasonality between Election Day and Inauguration Day, the best six-month period of the year, Bitcoin, and the potential resurgence of Large Cap Tech stocks. They also touch base on potential warning flags for this current market uptrend.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss Bitcoin's post-election rise, performance of momentum funds, Mega Cap Tech stocks, the US Dollar and Gold relationship, and the potential for a relative bottom in commodities.Kevin Firari

In this week's episode, Ian discusses the recent price action from the major indices following the post election jump last week, continued strength from Bitcoin, and the outlook for Large Cap and Small Cap stocks.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the initial market reaction following the election, seasonal expectations, and a healthy mindset to have around politics and your portfolio.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian flashback to the Whaley and Zweig Breadth thrusts from one year ago. They highlight October’s historical volatility except for a scary October 31st. In addition, they touch base on bonds, crypto, and the 6-month path forward.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this weeks episode, David and Ian discuss seasonality, the upcoming election, biases, how you shouldn't fight the trend, Bitcoin, and Argentina.Kevin Firari

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In this weeks episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength from markets, despite underperformance from the Tech sector. Treasuries took another hard hit this week. Crude and Gold move higher, despite strength from the US Dollar.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this weeks episode, David and Ian discuss the strong performance seen from China, recent movements in Energy and the U.S. Dollar and what that means for the equity markets, developments in Retail, and keeping is simple with using technical analysis.Kevin Firari

In this weeks episode, David and Ian discuss the new highs in multiple areas across the market, the "interesting" reaction in interest rates after the Fed cut, and the big week for China. Also, if Tech isn't leading the market higher, where is the strength coming from?Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued uptrend in stocks, what type of appetite we are seeing in Bitcoin, and potential scenarios over the next 12 months.Kevin Firari

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In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the S&P being flat this week, risk off areas in fixed income, if recent movement in Utilities and Staples contradicts the risk off view, the Japanese Yen and Nikkei, and recent performance of value areas like Financials, Materials, and Industrials.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength from equities, gold, and what a falling dollar means for an array of assets.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the market rebound above 5400, the long-term environment, and the concept of a “broad market”. Is Growth vs. Value the same for all pieces of the market? What have been the ripple effects of a weak dollar? Is “insider” selling something to concern yourself about?…

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the gap down in the S&P 500 on Monday, the increase in volatility, election year seasonality, and the recent move in the Nikkei.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David rides solo and provides an important update after seeing the start of August off to its worst start since 2002. With plenty of outside uncertainty (assassination attempts, Presidents removing themselves from consideration, Crowdstrike server outages, Venezuela uprising) it is important to focus on price. In this episod…

In this week's episode David and Ian discuss recent performance of the major indices, the notable 2% down day witnessed this week, emerging sectors and industries like financials, the presidential election and seasonality, and international equities.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss the origin of Fish in Barrel, the once in 1.3 Million year event that took place this week, the efficiency of markets, and the significance of this week on the rest of the year.Kevin Firari

In this week's episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the continued dominance of mega caps, the continued non-relevance of small caps, consolidations in industrials, financials, and healthcare, recent performance in commodities, and Bitcoin breaking down.Kevin Firari

In this week's episode, Ian and Kevin discuss breadth and the continued thin nature of this market. They also touch on sector relative strength, metals and miners, the Yen, and the U.S. Dollar.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength from Tech and Semis, the potential breadth flush, and weakness overseas.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss the continued dominance from large cap tech names like AAPL and MSFT, while discussing the relative underperformance from the rest of the sectors. They also cover the recent performance of international areas, how bonds are starting to show signs of life, the US Dollar, and Japanese Yen.…

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued opportunity cost of owning Small Caps, lack of risk parity in Treasuries, the trade weighted dollar, credit spreads, sector analysis, and market breadth deterioration.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss Nvidia earnings and stock split announcement, other recent stock splits, Dow Theory and divergences, semiconductor seasonality, recent market performance, and the holiday weekend.Kevin Firari

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the solid rebound in equities and metals, including Gold and Copper. Interest rates find likely support for a move higher. What is a ‘weight of the evidence’ approach? And a potential summer return for Tech and Mega Caps.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

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In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the volatile week in stocks, what’s holding up underneath the surface, and why relying on headline data for market moves may not be the best choice.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss US Equities hangin’ around important levels, normal seasonality for election years and the strongest / weakest 6 months in a 12 month period. Kevin highlights developments in the bond and commodities markets. David touches base on investor behavior while Kevin brings up the importance of understanding…

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the continued sell off in equities. The Nasdaq and areas such as Tech have been the hardest hit over the last few weeks. Will that continue? Gold and Bitcoin continue to hold up well, even in the face of a rising US Dollar.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the first two-week correction in stocks since late October, the continued rise in Gold and base metals as a whole, and the big picture view from where we stand across all assets.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Kevin discuss risk-on and risk-off signals from this market. They cover everything from US Equities, the resurgence of commodities (including precious metals, industrial, energy, and soft commodities), currencies, and the credit environment. You will want to tune in as Kevin and David make the case for a bullish Su…

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss Small Caps pushing higher, although they are still trying to participate on a relative basis. They also discuss metals and mining, Bitcoin, homebuilders, energy, and March seasonality.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, Ian and Kevin discuss momentum indicators on the S&P, the top performing sectors this week, some interesting areas of bonds, and weak performance continuing from clean energy.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the psychological impacts from the recent rally and how retail and institutional investors may have different approaches.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s episode, David and Ian discuss the psychological impacts from the recent rally and how retail and institutional investors may have different approaches.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the continued new highs from S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, the continued disbelief from market participants, and why Small Caps continue to point to a potential turn around.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss why the recent rally seems so hated, another potential turn for Small Caps, and what developments could lead to a continued move upward.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the continued march higher in stocks, a relative rebound from Small Caps, and what to look out for in the coming weeks. Breadth has been light, but maybe not as bad as some have made it out to be. Foreign stocks continue to lag their US peers. And a strong rebound in Bitcoin.…

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss current market trends, earnings reactions for some members of the Magnificent 7, and the ripple effects of a strong US dollar.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, Dave and Ian discuss highlights from the most recent Client First Lunch & Learn. They also discuss stocks reaching all time highs, semiconductors and other technology areas and whether they went too far too quickly.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the brand new all-time highs for S&P 500 and what that likely means for stocks going forward, both domestic and foreign. Mega Caps are still leading the way, with Small Caps struggling. Is a repeat of 2023 on the horizon?David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss the quiet week in equities and the loud week in the ETF world. Three of the four major indices continue to sniff around previous highs. What does the Bitcoin ETF mean for retail investors and the industry as a whole? Main themes from 2023 have carried on to 2024, despite the fourth quarter trends.…

In this week’s podcast, David and Ian discuss events from 2023, a potential shift from Value to Growth, and important levels on the major indices to be in mind for early 2024.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the continued strength in equities and bonds, as well as cryptocurrencies. The VIX continues to dwindle lower, along with High Yield Spreads and the US Dollar, all solid tailwinds for the market as a whole.David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David rides solo and highlights the continued market expansion we saw this past week. In addition, he touches base on new all-time-highs for several important areas. Finally, the evidence he highlights for continued market expansion is intriguing!David Zarling, Ian McMillan

In this week's episode, David and Ian discuss the strong move in stocks that we saw in November, and another potential rebound in Small Caps. Gold is moving to all-time highs at $2100/ounce. Also, what are the implications of a VIX below 13?David Zarling, Ian McMillan