Trader Talk

What advice would seasoned pros give their younger selves before making their first trade? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Adam Johnson, John Lonski, and Greg Faranello to break down the early mistakes that shaped their careers. The panel debates bonds versus equities, long-term investing versus trading, position sizing, discipline, and why ego is one of the most expensive risks in markets. It’s a candid conversation about learning from losses, doing your own work, and building conviction that lasts through cycles.

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.

Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/

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

The stock market looks stretched, but is the bull run really close to ending? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, to break down why market breadth, credit spreads, and rotation suggest more runway ahead. They dig into the Fed’s next moves, sticky 3% inflation, and why small caps and global markets could surprise investors. It’s a data-driven look at what could shape returns in 2026 and beyond.

Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves, and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor, before the stock market opens.

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Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered is hosted by Brian Sozzi and produced by Langston Sessoms.

What if the AI boom is just getting started? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with tech analyst Daniel Newman to break down why AI is still in its earliest innings—and why market leadership is starting to broaden beyond the Magnificent Seven. They unpack the implications of the Nvidia (NVDA) and Eli Lilly (LLY) partnership, enterprise AI adoption, and where investors may find the next wave of alpha as the trade widens.

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.

Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/

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

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

Markets are sending subtle but important signals about confidence, volatility, and risk appetite. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari is joined by Mark Tepper, founder and CEO of Strategic Wealth Partners, to unpack what shifting sentiment means for stocks, rates, and portfolio discipline in 2026. Tepper explains where he sees opportunity in the first half of the year, why volatility may rise later on, and how long-term investors should stay positioned through potential drawdowns.

Yahoo Finance's Warrior Money, hosted by former Congressman Patrick Murphy and veteran investor Dan Kunze, is dedicated to uplifting the financial well-being of military veterans transitioning into civilian life. Each week, an array of guests—from everyday vets to high-ranking government officials—offer insight on successfully making the leap from service to business.

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The moment you think you’ve figured out the market is when it humbles you. On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Caleb Silver to break down why curiosity, not confidence, separates long-term winners from everyone else. From affordability pressures and AI fears to why retail investors keep asking the same questions, they explore how learning, unlearning, and adaptability shape smarter investing. The conversation also touches on common behavioral mistakes and what investors are really worried about heading 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.

Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/

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

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

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Investors who can stay patient may have the real edge heading into 2026. On Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Truist (TFC) Chief Investment Officer and Chief Market Strategist Keith Lerner to break down what surprised him most in 2025 and why resilient corporate profits kept this bull market alive. Lerner outlines a “weight of the evidence” outlook for 2026, encompassing the labor market, Fed rate-cut expectations, and where sector leadership may persist beyond the AI trade.

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.

Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/

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

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

Bitcoin's (BTC-USD) sharp drop into bear-market territory might be the market’s first real warning flare about crowded AI trades and stretched tech valuations. On this episode of Trader Talk, veteran futures and options trader Jim Iuorio joins Kenny Polcari to unpack what bitcoin’s sell-off says about risk appetite, Nvidia’s (NVDA) 15% slide, and whether we’re in the early innings of an AI bubble. They dig into why gold (GC=F) is ripping higher on central bank buying and US fiscal worries, debate 50-year mortgages and tariff “dividends,” and game out the Fed’s next move on rates heading into 2026. It’s a fast and practical roadmap for traders navigating crypto volatility, AI euphoria, and the new gold bull market.

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.

Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/

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

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

The crypto markets may be wobbling, but the real story is what comes next. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Mo Shaikh, former Aptos Labs co-founder and a key voice in US digital asset policy, to break down bitcoin’s volatility, the rise of stablecoins, and how AI and blockchain are converging. Shaikh explains how institutional adoption, new US regulation, and AI-driven financial automation could reshape money in 2026 and beyond—a must-listen for investors trying to understand where digital assets are really headed.