Can the Fed’s small rate cuts rescue Main Street, or will they crush it? On Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Mitch Roschelle, CEO of M2 Communities and founder of Macro Trends advisers, to reveal why a 25 basis point cut won’t move the needle, how AI’s energy hunger is driving utility stocks higher, and why unrealistic sellers are stalling the housing market. With 40 years in real estate and capital markets, Roschelle offers blunt insight on what the Fed, small businesses, and homebuyers must face next.

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Tariffs, AI, and Nvidia’s next report collide. On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari and Lou Basenese break down Trump’s semiconductor tariffs and a reported China chip sales deal that would skim 15% for the US, what it means for Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD) margins, and why Big Tech’s AI capital expenditures still point to strong demand. They map the ripple effects across the market, from power-hungry data centers boosting utilities and energy to overlooked value in healthcare. Plus, the hardware sleepers to watch now include Cisco (CSCO) and IBM (IBM).

Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned.

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The AI boom is reshaping the stock market, and investors want to know what comes next. On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Erin Gibbs, Chief Equity Strategist at SlateStone Wealth, with 25 years of experience in portfolio strategy and quantitative research. Gibbs explains why Nvidia (NVDA) and semiconductors remain strong, how AI-driven energy demand could lift utilities and industrials, and why small caps may finally break out if rates fall. The conversation also looks at trimming megacap tech, the impact of tariffs, and chip export rules to China as markets shift toward 2026.

Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned.

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CoreWeave (CRWV) is emerging as a significant force in the AI infrastructure boom. Michael Lee, founder of Michael Lee Strategy and former Morgan Stanley vice president, says Wall Street underestimates its growth potential. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari and Lee reveal why CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure stocks could deliver massive gains, how rising demand for compute power is reshaping the market, and why hedge funds may be underinvested. They also cover growth versus value strategies, risks from energy grid limits, and the sectors that benefit most as AI spending accelerates into 2026.

Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned.

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Is this bull market stronger than Wall Street thinks? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari and Bullseye Brief founder Adam Johnson explain why artificial intelligence (AI)–driven capital spending, strong earnings, and resilient consumer demand could push stocks even higher. They reveal how savvy investors read earnings reports for future signals and why the Federal Reserve may not need to cut rates as soon as traders expect.

Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned.

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When a biotech startup lands in a major index just months after its IPO, investors take notice. In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari speaks with Amir Heshmatpour, executive chairman and president of NeOnc Technologies (NTHI), about how the company defied a tough market to go public, secure a $50 million partnership in the Middle East, and join the Russell Microcap Index. Heshmatpour explains NeOnc’s focus on intranasal drug delivery for brain cancer, the significance of its partnership with USC’s medical school, and how global clinical trials are expanding the company’s reach. The conversation also includes how AI and quantum computing could transform the biotech industry. It’s a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a small-cap biotech is executing on a global stage.

Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned.

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Trump’s threats to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell are more than political noise and could send shockwaves through global markets. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari speaks with Dan Payne, chief investment officer at SlateStone Wealth, about what this kind of policy disruption means for investors. Payne stock his four Ps of investing—philosophy, process, people, and performance—and emphasizes the importance of discipline and emotional control. With rising volatility and political uncertainty ahead, this episode shows how savvy investors can stay grounded and seize opportunity while others overreact.

Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned.

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Everyone wants in on AI, but few understand what is really driving the trade. In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with William Lee, investor at SuRo Capital, to unpack the infrastructure powering the AI boom. From Nvidia's (NVDA) dominance to Microsoft's (MSFT) and Google's (GOOG, GOOGL) strategic positioning, Lee explains why these giants are still central to the AI story. The conversation also highlights emerging players like CoreWeave (CRWV) and Vast Data and why capital efficiency, not hype, will separate the winners from the noise. For investors chasing the next wave of innovation, this episode breaks down where the real opportunity lies.

Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned.

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Amid global geopolitical tensions, defense stocks are quietly booming. In this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Dan Kunze, co-founder of Galei Asset Management and Marine veteran, to explain why defense and aerospace companies are seeing long-term growth. From giants like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to data firms like Palantir, Kunze unpacks how global instability and innovation in AI and space tech are fueling the sector. If you're ignoring defense in your portfolio strategy, you might be missing one of the market’s most reliable performers.

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Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empowering you to navigate market volatility and secure your financial future.

Amid rising tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty, how should long-term investors navigate today’s volatile market? Invesco’s Chief Market Strategist Brian Levitt joins Kenny Polcari on Trader Talk to break it all down. From the evolving US-China trade dynamic to the Fed’s interest rate stance, Levitt explains why clarity, not calm, is what markets crave. They dig into inflation, potential rate cuts, housing pressure, and the behavioral traps that lead investors to sell at the worst times. The big message is to stay focused, stay invested, and avoid letting headlines dictate your portfolio.

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Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empowering you to navigate market volatility and secure your financial future.

Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at [email protected].

Yahoo Finance’s Trader Talk is hosted by Kenny Polcari and produced by Langston Sessoms