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| Markets are reacting fast to signs of a potential resolution between the U.S. and Iran—but what should investors actually focus on next? A ceasefire or diplomatic breakthrough can spark a powerful short-term rally, driven by falling oil prices, easing geopolitical risk, and improved sentiment. But history shows these moves are often just the beginning—not the end—of the real story. Jon Penn & Michael Lebowitz break down the key signals investors need to watch as the situation evolves. Key topics include: 0:00 - INTRO 1:06 - How Durable Will Iran Cease-Fire Be? 8:50 - How We've Reduced Risk 13:34 - Leaving Enough Meat on the Bone 15:40 - What Happens After Resolution? 19:43 - Guidance Will Matter More Than Earnings 20:58 - Cease-fire & Sentiment 24:34 - Who Do You Trust? 28:48 - Buy When Stocks Are Cheap 34:37 - Is Apple the Next Google? 40:53 - Getting Caught Up in the AI Race ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/1GbqGflIK4A ------- Watch our previous show, "Starter Home vs Renting: The Real Money Decisions," https://youtube.com/live/Iro2CW91YdM ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "2Oil vs Markets: The Ceasefire Test" is here: -pbc3ps ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #OilPrices #SP500 #Investing #MarketOutlook #Geopolitics #OilPrices #StockMarket #Inflation #Investing |
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