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Super Micro Is Not So Super Anymore

2024-11-11

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2024-11-11

Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) was the market's darling only six months ago. Amazingly, Its stock, had risen 3x in just the first three months of 2024. Consequently, S&P Global announced its addition to the S&P 500 Index. The announcement is annotated below with a box in early March. Furthermore, the circle, which coincides with …

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Strategies to Pocket Gains and Reduce Investment Risk in Any Market

2024-11-11

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Wouldn't you rather put some money in your pocket after tax? 🤔💰 #TaxTips #FinancialPlanning #MoneyMatters Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/c19f49 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Understanding Market Peaks: Why Broad Participation Could Be a Red Flag

2024-11-10

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📈 Wise words from Sam Stovall at S&P 🤔 When everyone's bought in, who's left to buy? Broad participation can be bullish but also a warning sign. #InvestingTips Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/993271 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Assessing Debt Reduction Strategies in Today’s Economic Climate

2024-11-10

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Discussing the current economic environment and future predictions. Where are we headed? No other option? Demographics play a big role! 💬📈 #EconomyTalks Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/0dc8d7 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Election Over. Now What For The Market.

2024-11-09

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2024-11-09

Inside This Week's Bull Bear Report S&P 6000...Already? Last week, we discussed the expected derisking heading into an uncertain election. "There is an important lesson in this week's action. Over the last several weeks, we have warned about the weakening of momentum and relative strength and the triggering of the MACD 'sell signal.' However, many …

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Effective Strategies for Managing Risk in Stock Trading

2024-11-09

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Focus on smart risk management when trading stocks. It's not about capturing every bit of upside, but creating wealth along the way. 💸 #StockMarket Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/d206e1 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Trump Presidency – Quick Thoughts On Market Impact

2024-11-08

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2024-11-08

The prospect of a Trump presidency has led to much debate and speculation about how markets might react. Depending on what policies are eventually passed, there are potential risks and opportunities in both the stock and bond markets. While the market surged immediately following the election, many potential future headwinds may impact returns from economic …

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As Expected The Fed Cut Rates

2024-11-08

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2024-11-08

As expected yesterday, the Fed cut the Fed Funds rate. With the expected 25bps rate cut, the new range for Fed Funds is 4.50-4.75%. The redlined second paragraph below, regarding inflation, is the only meaningful change to the FOMC statement. We think the Fed made the change to present a more hawkish stance. Furthermore, it …

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11-8-24 Why COLA Doesn’t Get Any Respect

2024-11-08

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Why do COLA adjustments lack impact, and what are the Social Security COLA issues that affect you most? Richard Rosso & Danny Ratliff look at cost of living adjustment problems, the incredible Inflation and COLA disconnect, why understanding COLA and inflation is vital. Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Financial Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------...

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Analyzing Post-Election Economic Data: What It Means for Future Investments

2024-11-08

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Navigating through post-election economy! 📈💼 Stay informed on economic data and market trends. Changes take time to impact! Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/6a2976 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Trump Presidency – Quick Thoughts On Market Impact

2024-11-08

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2024-11-08

The prospect of a Trump presidency has led to much debate and speculation about how markets might react. Depending on what policies are eventually passed, there are potential risks and opportunities in both the stock and bond markets. While the market surged immediately following the election, many potential future headwinds may impact returns from economic growth, monetary and fiscal policy, and geopolitical events. Here are some quick...

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How New Presidential Policies Boost Small Business Optimism and Investment

2024-11-08

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🌟 New president, new optimism! Small businesses are expected to thrive with a jump in confidence index post-election. 💼📈 #SmallBusiness #ElectionBoost Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/bbf4d1 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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The Reality of Political Promises: What Truly Happens in Office

2024-11-07

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Political promises vs. reality! Campaign talk vs. getting things done in the White House. 🏛️🤔 #Politics #CampaignTrail #RealityCheck Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/e50a20 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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A Second Trump Term Stokes The Inflation Narrative

2024-11-07

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2024-11-07

After Tuesday night's initial election results started to point to increasing odds of a Trump victory, bond yields began to rise sharply, as shown below. The surge in rates was not a sudden move. Over the past month, betting odds favoring a second Trump term and bond yields rose in unison. The narrative emerging from …

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11-7-24 Fed Day Arrives

2024-11-07

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In the aftermath of the 2024 Election, attention now turns to today's Fed announcement, with odds makers giving 96% chance of a quarter-percent rate cut. Meanwhile, markets are roiling as foreign investors try to position after the election. Managers are scrambling to re-risk in time for year-end reporting; Wednesday was a huge day for Small Caps. Lance and Michael discuss the frequency of Mexican Food, our up coming 2025 Economic Summit, and what...

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Economic Upheaval: How Reducing Government Size Can Lead to Recession

2024-11-06

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Clear communication is key! While reducing government size may cause short-term disruption, it's crucial for long-term benefits. Let's navigate through the economic changes together. 📈 #Government #Economy #Communication Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/25b549 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Long-Term Investing: Focusing on Building Returns Over Time

2024-11-06

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Focus on what truly matters when trading - the rate of return. Don't let external factors like elections and debt affect your emotions. Trade wisely! 📈💼 #TradingTips #Investing101 Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/2d8a35 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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De-dollarization Or Re-dollarization?

2024-11-06

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2024-11-06

Some gold and Bitcoin bugs claim the U.S. dollar is being inflated away and that our politicians and the Fed are abusing its status as the world's reserve currency. While the narrative may sound logical, the fact of the matter is that the opposite is occurring. Despite growing de-dollarization narratives in traditional and social media, …

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Why Is Gold Surging?

2024-11-06

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2024-11-06

Record deficit spending, soaring money supply, and inflation are among the likely responses we would hear from investors to the question of why gold is surging. Instead of presuming those or other market narratives about gold prices are correct, let's analyze historical correlations between gold and economic and market data. In addition to helping you …

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11-6-24 Trump Wins!

2024-11-06

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The 2024 Election outcome is sharply affecting pre-market, with Donald Trump's election sending stocks higher. The S&P trendline is aiming for the 6000 or 6100 level. The question that remains is whether markets can sustain that trend. This time is different from the previous Trump win: Interest rates are falling and tax rates are lower now; yet, there are still plenty of questions for investors: what will Trump's tax policy be? What will be...

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