PCE Inflation is weaker, yet consumer spending remains robust; the Atlanta Fed is forecasting 2.3% GDP for Q2. Is this period nirvana for the Fed? The Relative Strength Index is stuck at 70.  Markets continue a low-volatility advance, seemingly floating higher. The current environment typically leads to market correction. The next round of earnings commences next week; it will be unsurprising that to see a high percentage of companies “beat” Wall Street estimates. (The high beat rate is always the case due to the sharp downward revisions in analysts’ estimates as the reporting period begins.) Are investors paying more for less? California's new $20.hr minimum wage goes into effect today; cast study to come. The realities of the cost of labor; at what point do consumers say, "enough." What are the upper limits of the minimum wage (that was never intended to be a living wage)?

SEG-1: Is Now Nirvana for the Fed?
SEG-2: Financial Conditions vs Borrowing Conditions
SEG-3: ATM Cash & Kids; Are Investors Paying More for Less?
SEG-4: California's Higher Minimum Wage vs Economic Reality

Hosted by RIA Advisors Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Robert, CIO,  
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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"Q1 Earnings Season Approaches"
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What To Look For In Q1 Earnings (4/1/24)

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Apple's results + the Biggest Buyback Ever: Are iPhones becoming a high-tech toaster? Labor/Jobs Report preview; what the Fed may do. It is surprising the market is now down more than 5%. This has been a government-driven economy. Janet Yellen is a Marxist. Who will win the tax cut battle? We'll all lose. It's apsneding problem, not a revenue problem. Why are taxing lines drawn at $400k? The life of a WalMart manager; tax dollars go to waste. New Department of Valuations. Next Lunch & Learn preview: Medicare. Are advisors giving conflicting advice on Social Security? No one wants to address Medicare; get a second opinion before taking SS early. The surge in interest in annuities; Gen-Z would rather have insurance than stocks: Stable income from annuities. Gen-Z living frugally: The differing attitudes of younger generations.

SEG-1: Apple Results & The Biggest Buyback Ever
SEG-2: Who'll Win the Tax Cut Battle?
SEG-3: Are Advisors Giving Conflicting SS Advice?
SEG-4: Why Gen-Z Would Rather Have Inusrance than Stocks

Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Financial Advisor Danny Ratliff, CFP
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"Fed Policies Turn The Wealth Gap Into A Chasm"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/fed-policies-turn-the-wealth-gap-into-a-chasm/
"Bullish Sentiment Index Reverses With Buybacks Resuming"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/bullish-sentiment-index-reverses-with-buybacks-resuming/
"Sucker Rally Or The Return Of The Bulls"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/
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5-3-24 Who Will Win The Tax Cut Battle

Market volatility returns amid earnings season, with McDonald's, KFC, and Starbuck's reporting weak earnings, suggesting tru impact of inflation on consumers, wjho are becoming more price-conscious. Markets perform a pump & dump on Wedesnday, with stock retesting the 20-DMA...and failing. Pelaton earnings disappoint; the Fed holds rates steady; everything is fine, but they're not cutting rates. Discussion of what this means for markets, liquidity, and reduction of Fed balance sheet. The Treasury's Bond Strategy. Pelaton Drama: CEO Exit; what the Fed said; markets have already priced-in the plan. The Fed sees the economy is gradually slwoing, and wants to get ahead of recession. Underlying data is weaker than headline numbers. Powell says, "no stag, no flation." Apple earnings preview, flip-phones, '90's music, & The Rolling Stones. Warren Buffett says no eye-popping returns in store. Apple is not a high-growth company. Too many companies are buying back stocks at too high a price. Buybacks will provide some support for large-cap companies. The challenge is going to be economic growth: Will earnings estimates come down?

SEG-1: Market Volatility Returns
SEG-2: Peloton Earnings & Fed Holds Rates Steady
SEG-3: Peloton Drama & What the Fed Said
SEG-4: Apple Flip Phones, '90's Music, & The Rolling Stones

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Portfolio Manager Michael Lebowitz, CFA
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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"Fed Policies Turn The Wealth Gap Into A Chasm"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/fed-policies-turn-the-wealth-gap-into-a-chasm/
"Bullish Sentiment Index Reverses With Buybacks Resuming"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/bullish-sentiment-index-reverses-with-buybacks-resuming/
"Sucker Rally Or The Return Of The Bulls"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/
"Retail Sales Data Suggests A Strong Consumer Or Does It"
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5-2-24 Powell Holds Pat

Fed Day brings dovish expectations; so far, so good in current earnings season. Economic data is all over the board; Europe emerges from Recession. Taxes to increase; tax flight is inevitable. Market correction continues; can it hold support at 100-DMA? A 10% correction would be normal. Earnings recap (so far) Amazon, CVS/Healthcare: Baby Boomers' elective surgeries are impacting insurors' actuarial tables; the rash of retirees. AMD disappoints because their report was on-target, not better-than-expected. Overall, a mixed-bag of results. What happens when companies miss? META: Is the 'Metaverse' fading? Lance's Bitcoin commentary. Fed meeting preview: Inflation proving stickier than expected. Will the Fed hike rates? Ho the Fed communicates to markets: Different speakers' different takes w/policy trial balloons. There has been no conversation about not cutting rates. (Markets and the Fed only pay attention to Government economic numbers.) Markets are now expecting only one rate cut and are up 8%: Is there really a need to cut rates? Markets will key-in on when rates are to be cut, and the relative dovishness of Jerome Powell. The Perfect Investment/revisited: The value of cash in portfolio holdings. 

SEG-1: Fed Day & Dovish Expectations, Market Correction
SEG-2: Earnings Review: What happens when companies miss?
SEG-3: FOMC Preview: Price Inflation Stickier than Expected
SEG-4: The Perfect Investment & The Value of Cash

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO
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"Bullish Sentiment Index Reverses With Buybacks Resuming"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/bullish-sentiment-index-reverses-with-buybacks-resuming/
"Sucker Rally Or The Return Of The Bulls"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/
"Retail Sales Data Suggests A Strong Consumer Or Does It"
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Our previous show is here: "Bullish Sentiment Index Reverses With Buybacks Resuming"
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5-1-24 What Happens When Companies Miss?

Fed Meeting preview; earnings season contiunes, buybacks about to resume. What's up the the Yen? Corporations are the net buyers of stocks; the correction is done: There's lots of underlying support for markets; after two good market days, closing above 20-DMA, moving to re-test 50-DMA, but likely to fail, dependent upon Fed comments. Lance & Jonathan discuss the Astro's, dance team tryouts, and the problem with investor negativity. Similarities with AI and Dot-coms: Will this be the next crash? What will create a credit-related event? Why the current correction is done...for now. The ipact of stock buybacks; investing the contrarian way. Lance & Jonathan answer an email about The Perfect Investment: 10-yr. Treasuries vs Annuities; the three components of investing (you only get any two).
 
SEG-1: Fed Meeting Preview & The Yen
SEG-2: Astro's, Dance Teams, & The Problem w Investor Negativity
SEG-3: Why the Current Correction is Done
SEG-4: The Perfect Investment

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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"Bullish Sentiment Index Reverses With Buybacks Resuming"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/bullish-sentiment-index-reverses-with-buybacks-resuming/
"Sucker Rally Or The Return Of The Bulls"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/
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4-30-24 Bullish Sentiment Index Reverses W Buybacks Resuming

Market performance in election years is marked by investor anxiety over the outcome, and the potential for outlying risk. The FOMC Meeting this week: will the Fed halt plans for cuts, and possibily even hike rates? Expectations for strong employment numbers. Markets rally on PCE report, beginning to build a new, bullish trend. This will be a busy earnings week. When the correction comes, how you will play? The liquidity boost from tax receipts in April & October. Retail sales details: Are things as strong as they seem: Paying more to buy the same. Is AI the wave of the future for cargo shipping? The AI conundrum and the future of work: What happens to all those displaced? The economic impact of AI: Shrinking middle class, expanding lower class, concentration of wealth among the ultra-high class.
 
SEG-1: Market Performance in Election Years
SEG-2: When the Correction Comes
SEG-3: The Devil in the Details in Retail Sales
SEG-4: The AI Conundrum & Future of Work

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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"Sucker Rally Or The Return Of The Bulls"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/
"Retail Sales Data Suggests A Strong Consumer Or Does It"
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What To Look For In Q1 Earnings (4/1/24)

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