The Magnificent 7 are struggling. The NASDAQ is negative. Gold just hit $5,000. Meanwhile, international markets are quietly surging — and small cap stocks are ripping higher.
What's really going on?
In this episode, Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella break down:
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Why Big Tech earnings weren't "good enough" for Wall Street
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Whether the AI spending boom is a bubble… or the next internet
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Why the rest of the market is outperforming the Magnificent 7
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International markets up 30–40% over the past year
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The real reason central banks are hoarding gold
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Why silver's wild swings require caution
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What the Federal Reserve is actually worried about
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The growing "no hire, no fire" job market trend
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A new New York State law requiring small businesses (10+ employees) to implement a 401(k) plan
Plus, we discuss how we're positioning client portfolios amid shifting leadership: small caps, mid caps, dividend stocks, and international exposure.
Markets are rotating. Headlines are noisy. Discipline matters more than ever.
🎧 Tune in for perspective beyond the headlines.
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