The stock market rally has added $16 Trillion in market capitalization so far this year, and momentum is still in the drivers’ seat. What, if anything, can slow the rally down? Legendary Tech investor Dan Niles breaks down the bull between the horns, but warns of a fowl Thanksgiving surprise. Plus, investors are hoping for more rate cuts than the Fed is planning on - at least for now. Why this mismatch could lead to unfulfilled expectations. And stock buybacks are making a comeback. Which companies eat their home cooking more than others?
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The Future of the Fed at a Crossroads
The future of the Federal Reserve’s independence will come into clearer focus this week as the central bank will likely lower interest rates for the first time since last December, potentially pacing the way for more cuts this year as the labor market weakens and prices keep rising. But all eyes will be on who votes for a rate cut after the President fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook and appointed Stephan Miran, his former Chair of Economic Advisers. Claudia Sahm, a former Fed economist, helps us understand the importance of this week’s meeting, the future of the central bank, and the real health of the U.S. economy. The stock market might be at record highs, but the foundations of American capitalism are shaking.
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Future-Proofing Wealth Management
The wealth management industry finds itself facing a cascading wave of wealth transfer, A.I. disruption, and a never-ending conveyor belt of product choices. That’s why thousands of them flock to the Future Proof Wealth Festival in Huntington Beach, California every September where they learn how to fortify their practices, learn from each other and find ways to survive and thrive in an increasingly challenging industry. The Express rolls in on the boardwalk, and Dave Nadig, the ETF Wizard and president of ETF.com, drops in for wave check.
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Over-Concentrated or Over-Diversified?
With the stock market near record highs again, and nearly every valuation metric pointing to extremes, are we at the precipice of our own “irrational exuberance” moment, or just riding this bull through an AI infused multiple expansion that could last for years?
We go inside the charts with Ian Dunlap, aka “The Master Investor,” and founder of the Red Panda Stock Club. Also, ETFs now exceed single stocks, begging the question if we are over-diversified in a world where stocks like Nvidia dominate index funds. And, what to watch this week as the labor market faces its latest test.
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Inside the World’s Biggest Wealth Festival
We go inside Invest Fest, the biggest and best wealth festival on the planet, as it celebrates its fifth year of bringing education and empowerment to over 25,000 people in Atlanta. Hear from some of the most inspirational wealth builders and educators working today, including Cedric Nash, Chris Sain, and Austin Haynes, and see how Earn Your Leisure’s Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal have created this one of a kind gathering for investors, entrepreneurs and real estate experts. Plus, investors heard what they wanted to hear from Fed Chair Powell in Jackson Hole last week, but should they be careful what they wished for?
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Get ready for the week ahead with Investopedia’s Editor in Chief, Caleb Silver, Live from the NYSE as he digs into the most important stories in finance and global economics. Through expert analysis, interviews with the biggest names in business, and educational breakdowns of the news that moves markets, The Investopedia Express LIVE preps you with the information you need to start your week in finance.
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