Simon discusses the three dominant stories of the day: the Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) IPO, potential resolution in Iran, and comments from the new Federal Reserve chair. He stresses that markets are forward looking and investors must appreciate what has already been discounted in asset prices. He also cautions against trying to ride momentum, such is now with chip stocks, as other popular trades have faltered recently. He highlights recent news from AVGO and AAPL.

WIG Stocks: AVGO, AAPL

Non-WIG Names: SPCX

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While the war vacillates from negotiation to trading blows, there's been a surprising moderation to energy prices, even though they're higher than before. On this week's show, Chase looks at what's holding oil back, how long might it last, and also what the effect of this bond market is on certain sectors.

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Simon notes the strength of the recent rally but also how concentrated it has become in Technology. While a pause could be in store, the case is still favorable for continued gains given solid economic underpinnings, low levels of systemic financial stress and better than expected corporate earnings growth. He also considers whether higher interest rates should be considered a negative signal. He highlights VLTO and MKL as two out of favor names to consider in an AI-driven market.

WIG Names: VLTO, MKL

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We're still having a great time at the party but it's after midnight. You gotta think about how you'll feel tomorrow and on this week's show, Chase looks at various published assumptions on forward returns, what the underlying economy is telling us, and considers if we need to avoid the risk of a hangover.

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Simon focuses on the two major drivers of current market direction: AI spending and interest rates. He notes the historically narrow leadership of the rally since the late-March lows and how it has been concentrated in a small pool of AI-sensitive names. He compares to other investment bubble periods and times of narrow investor interest. He also reviews the spike in rates and correlation to stock market performance in an environment where corporate earnings growth is strong. Simon offers some thoughts on the latest news from NVDA, VST, COST and COF.

WIG Names: NVDA, VST, COST and COF

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Numerous market baseline estimates are still optimistic, while earnings forecasts are trying to catch up with results that have exceeded expectations. On this week's show, Chase looks through some of these estimates and contradictions within them that make a case for a more conservative stance than the pack.

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Simon cautions against trying to draw a direct, cause and effect line between geopolitics, the economy and financial markets. He discusses how this market has turned up on better than expected first quarter corporate earnings, still record high profit margins and resilient AI-related spending. He notes that Technology is back in the drivers seat, but investors may want to consider out of favor sectors like Healthcare and Financials for opportunities. He highlights the latest earnings reports from AAPL, AMZN, UBER, GEV, ETN and V.

WIG stocks mentioned: AAPL, AMZN, UBER, GEV, ETN and V

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Last week's headlines rolled into this week, with oil making new highs, no improvement in the Persian Gulf, the Fed staying in neutral, but a bounty of earnings reports from some of the most influential companies in our economy. On this week's show, Chase reviews those results but also puts into perspective the impact of their spending and looks at evidence of where that spending may be paying off.

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In this episode of The Wise Investor Show, Matt Anderson, walks through some of the most common questions investors ask when navigating uncertainty. From concerns about Social Security, trusts, Roth conversions, and long term care insurance, to the timeless question of whether now is still a good time to invest, this episode focuses on how thoughtful planning and behavioral awareness can help investors make better decisions.

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Simon places the March stock sell off, spike in oil, and rise in volatility in historical context. He reminds investors that geopolitical events tend to have limited shelf lives with respect to market impacts. He considers the recent rotation back into the Mag 7 and Technology and how many names were left historically cheap relative to their growth rates after recent weakness. Simon believes some previously expensive growth stocks could warrant more consideration going forward. He highlights recent news flow from ETN, WFC and JPM.

WIG Names: ETN, WFC, JPM

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