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#227 Are We Headed Toward a Soft Landing or a Hard Reality? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Markets continue to shift beneath the surface. Domestic equities still hold the top spot in the rankings, but international stocks are closing the gap fast, and sector leadership has flipped once again. Communications has surged back into the #1 position, technology has rebounded from its recent pullback, and healthcare has staged an impressive recovery. Meanwhile, former leader utilities have fallen off sharply as the AI-driven energy demand narrative cools.In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down fresh data on market leadership, sector rotations, and the surprising strength (and weaknesses) hidden under headline returns. From equal-weight outperformance and the tech rebound to tax-loss selling pressures and the December Fed decision, they explore the major forces shaping investor behavior this month.Why communications and tech have reclaimed leadership — and why utilities have rolled overWhat equal-weight outperformance reveals about market breadthHow memory chip shortages are slowing AI adoption and delaying major projectsWhy healthcare is suddenly a top performer after a long slumpFollow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplainedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplainedTwitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTMEWebsite: https://todaysmarketexplained.com/ DISCLAIMER:This podcast is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov📌 Valuable Insights You’ll Learn:
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#226 AI Bubble or Healthy Correction? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ Markets are turning sloppy. Tech has pulled back sharply, small caps have reversed their summer rally, and sector leadership has shifted in a big way. In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the latest moves across asset classes, sectors, and global markets — and explore whether the long-running AI trade is beginning to crack. From Nvidia’s pivotal earnings to supply-demand imbalances in energy and the unexpected strength of utilities, Brian and Chris unpack the forces behind the market’s sudden rotation.📌 Valuable Insights You’ll Learn:Why utilities have overtaken tech as the #1 performing sector this yearWhat the sharp pullback in tech and small caps means for risk positioningHow international equities are gaining strength — and may soon take leadershipWhy healthcare has quietly become one of the top-performing sectorsFollow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplainedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplainedTwitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTMEWebsite: https://todaysmarketexplained.com/ DISCLAIMER:This podcast is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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#225 AI, Tariffs, and a Bull Market’s Balancing Act w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The markets are showing strength — but not without contradictions. Domestic equities hold the top spot, international stocks are quietly outperforming, and commodities are on the move. Yet beneath the surface, AI mania is driving record valuations, the Fed’s next rate decision looms, and the U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in history.In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the week’s biggest developments across equities, sectors, and global economies. From AI-driven productivity hopes and tariff negotiations with China to deglobalization, trade realignments, and the implications of a $7 trillion cash pile, they cut through the noise to reveal where opportunities — and risks — really lie.📌 Valuable Insights You’ll Learn:Why international equities are finally outperforming — and whether the rally can lastHow AI investment is reshaping productivity, valuations, and sector dynamicsWhat deglobalization and trade shifts mean for U.S. manufacturing and defense spendingWhy market volatility isn’t just downside risk — and how to prepare for both directionsHow FourStar’s Protection Plan adjusts portfolios amid rising uncertaintyFollow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplainedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplainedTwitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTMEWebsite: https://todaysmarketexplained.com/ DISCLAIMER:This podcast is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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#224 When Good News Becomes Bad News for Markets w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The economy continues to show signs of strength — inflation has eased, unemployment remains low, and corporate earnings are holding steady. Yet markets are reacting with unease, signaling that good news might now be bad news for investors. As rate cuts remain uncertain and the Fed walks a tightrope between growth and inflation control, advisors and investors are left balancing opportunity against risk.In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the mixed signals across equities, fixed income, and global markets. From labor data and inflation reports to Fed policy and portfolio positioning, they cut through the noise to reveal how investors can stay disciplined when markets move sideways.📌 Valuable Insights You’ll Learn:Why strong jobs and spending data may delay the Fed’s next rate cutHow falling inflation could create new market volatilityWhere advisors see opportunity amid mixed economic indicatorsWhat the latest earnings season reveals about corporate resilienceHow to balance defensive positioning with long-term growth strategiesFollow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplainedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplainedTwitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTMEWebsite: https://todaysmarketexplained.com/ DISCLAIMER:This podcast is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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#223 When Utilities Become a Growth Sector w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth
Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ The markets are entering rare territory — utilities have become the year’s top-performing sector, AI deals are moving entire stock indexes, and productivity is rising even as the economy cools. Meanwhile, gold has hit record highs, international equities are closing the gap with the U.S., and the Fed’s rate cuts are creating what some call a “Goldilocks” market: not too hot, not too cold, and just right.In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon unpack the unusual dynamics driving today’s bull market. From the surge in AI-driven energy demand to $17 trillion in new U.S. investments and the global flight to gold, they explore what these shifts mean for founders, investors, and anyone navigating capital markets right now.📌 Valuable Insights You’ll Learn:Why utilities are suddenly outperforming tech — and what AI has to do with itHow domestic and international equities are reshaping portfolio leadershipWhat record-high gold and Bitcoin prices signal about global debt and inflationHow $17 trillion in U.S. manufacturing investments could spark a new industrial eraWhy this “Goldilocks” market might not last — and how investors can stay protectedFollow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplainedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplainedTwitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTMEWebsite: https://todaysmarketexplained.com/ DISCLAIMER:This podcast is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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