Market Mayhem: Is the Worst Behind Us?

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Kai Wu, Founder and CIO of Sparkline Capital, to break down how the AI investment cycle is evolving as scrutiny rises and market enthusiasm becomes more selective.From hyperscaler spending and data center economics to market conce ...  Show more

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to break down what the Fed’s latest rate cuts mean for markets, income investors, and portfolio positioning heading into 2026.From a potential melt-up toward 7,000 on the S&P 5 ...  Show more

Although markets have recovered over the last few weeks after a sudden drop, our Head of Corporate Credit Research warns that investors are still skeptical about the growth outlook.

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In this power-packed episode of Market Mondays, we explore some of the most critical and timely financial topics affecting today's markets. First, we dive into the complexities of the Yen carry trade—discussing whether it's truly over or if there are more potential financial disa ...  Show more

You can tell a lot about the market by analyzing what sectors and stocks are leading...and what sectors and stocks are lagging. So, what message are the markets sending out NOW? What should investors consider buying...or selling...as we head into the fourth quarter of 2024? To ge ...  Show more

With the Federal Reserve poised to make its long-awaited rate cut this week, our CIO and Chief US Equity Strategist tells us why investors have pivoted their concerns from high inflation to slowing growth. 

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