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The Compound and Friends
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Join Downtown Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and a rotation of their friends every Tuesday and Friday for expert insight and hot takes on the latest in business and investing.
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Why the Knockout Punch Never Comes With Brian Levitt
Today01:08:06Summary readyOn episode 246 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Brian Levitt, Global Market Strategist at Invesco to discuss: whether the AI trade has become too crowded, why earnings growth still supports the market, and what investors should actually watch for signs of trouble. They also discuss small caps, rate expectations, consumer strength, the SpaceX IPO, and whether comparisons to the dot-com bubble are useful or overdone. This episode is sponsored by Fidelity Investments and ClearBridge Investments. Visit www.Fidelity.com/TraderPlus to learn more about Fidelity Investments and the all-new Fidelity Trader+, Fidelity’s most powerful trading platform yet. Rising geopolitical tensions, continued market uncertainty, stocks backed by can offer more predictable cash flows as volatility increases. Visit https://www.clearbridge.com/ to learn more. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Fidelity Disclosure: Fidelity Investments and The Compound are not affiliated. Views, opinions, products, services, and strategies discussed are not endorsed or promoted by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryWhy AI Momentum Stocks Got Killed, OpenAI's Confidential IPO Filing, Apple Launches Siri AI
3d ago00:57:56Summary readyOn this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick break down the market's "Blood Red Friday" selloff, Apple's AI relaunch, and OpenAI's blockbuster IPO filing. They discuss the rapidly shifting AI narrative, whether Apple's new Siri and AI-powered devices can drive hardware sales, and why OpenAI's path to a trillion-dollar valuation isn't as straightforward as it seems. Plus, a healthy correction or something more, the latest on SpaceX, data vs. stocks, Michael's case for hotels over restaurants, a mystery chart from Josh, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryNick Colas and Jessica Rabe on the 6 Standard Deviation Tech Event, How SpaceX Will Tell Us if It’s 1997 or 1999
4d ago00:34:52Summary readyOn this episode of What Did We Learn, Josh Brown, Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe examine one of the most extreme stretches of tech outperformance in recent market history and discuss what it could mean for investors going forward. They break down the growing gap between Semiconductors and Software, the role of rising interest rates, and whether leadership is becoming too concentrated. They also take a closer look at SpaceX and why its highly anticipated IPO could be one of the most important market events in years. The crew also revisits the lessons of the dot-com boom, exploring what really happened in 1999, how investors knew the market had gone too far, and what today's environment can teach us about spotting excess before the tide turns. This episode is sponsored by WisdomTree. To learn more about learn more about OPPJ and the broader suite of geopolitical opportunity ETFs WisdomTree offers, visit: https://www.wisdomtree.com/us/strategies/geopolitical-opportunities Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryNeil Dutta & Skanda on Why the Recession Signals Are All Wrong
1w ago01:10:29Summary readyOn episode 245 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Neil Dutta and Skanda Amarnath to discuss: the AI investment boom, the state of the labor market, inflation risks, consumer spending, Fed policy, market breadth, whether this cycle is as unusual as it feels, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Nuveen and ClearBridge Investments. Learn more about Nuveen’s comprehensive private markets platform at https://www.nuveen.com/en-us/insights/alternatives. Rising geopolitical tensions, continued market uncertainty, stocks backed by can offer more predictable cash flows as volatility increases. To learn more, go to https://www.clearbridge.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryWhat You Need to Survive a Bull Market
1w ago01:05:00Summary readyJoin Michael Batnick (Managing Partner, Ritholtz Wealth) Sean Russo (Investment Analyst, Ritholtz Wealth) and Matt Cerminaro (Exhibit A co-founder, AKA Chart Kid Matt) for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! This episode is sponsored by Neuberger. Explore NBSD–including all risks and important information‒at https://www.neuberger.com/nbsd Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryWhat if It’s Still Early? With Denise Chisholm
2w ago01:08:54Summary readyOn episode 244 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Denise Chisholm to discuss: whether AI capex is a bubble, why stocks keep climbing despite persistent skepticism, and how earnings growth is broadening beyond the Mag 7. They discuss semiconductors, margins, inflation, Fed policy, mega-IPOs, and more! This episode is sponsored by Franklin Templeton. Learn more at https://www.franklintempleton.com/munis. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Franklin Templeton Disclosure: Before investing, carefully consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. You can find this and other information in each prospectus, or summary prospectus, if available, at franklintempleton.com. Please read it carefully. All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Franklin Distributors, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummarySpaceX IPO With Rupert Mitchell, Consumer Discretionary Is Not an Econ Signal, Halo ETF Launches
2w ago01:05:43Summary readyJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: SpaceX IPO, Halo ETFs, consumer problems, a mystery chart, and more! Plus, a special appearance by Rupert Mitchell! This episode is sponsored by: DBMF and ClearBridge Investments. Find out why managed futures should be a foundational part of any alternatives allocation at www.DBMF.com/WAYT. Rising geopolitical tensions, continued market uncertainty, stocks backed by can offer more predictable cash flows as volatility increases. Learn more at https://www.clearbridge.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ DBMF Disclosure: The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The statutory and summary prospectuses contain this and other important information about the investment company, it may be obtained by visiting www.imgp.com. The iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryMemory Is a Bubble, Nvidia’s Blow-Out Quarter, SpaceX Is Coming With Jan Van Eck
3w ago01:27:49Summary readyOn episode 243 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jan Van Eck to discuss: the AI infrastructure boom, Nvidia and the semiconductor trade, whether mega-cap dominance is structural or cyclical, the risks hiding in U.S. deficits and long-term rates, equal weight vs cap weight, the SpaceX IPO, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Tema ETFs. Learn more about their ETF lineup at https://temaetfs.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryIt’s a Wave Not a Bubble, Nvidia Preview, Google’s I/O Highlights, Investing in Space Stocks
3w ago01:10:07Summary readyJoin Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: investing in space, Nvidia, Trump trades, the AI hedge, mystery charts and more. This episode is sponsored by Public and Janus Henderson Investors. Visit https://public.com/WAYT to learn more. Find out more about Janus Henderson Investors at https://www.janushenderson.com/securitizedmarkets/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Janus Henderson Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation of value. Janus Henderson® and any other trademarks used herein are trademarks of Janus Henderson Group plc or one of its subsidiaries. © Janus Henderson Group plc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryNasdaq Euphoria is Hitting its Limit with Kai Wu and Ben Carlson
4w ago01:19:06Summary readyOn episode 242 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Ben Carlson and Kai Wu to discuss: Nvidia, Anthropic, software disruption, intangible assets, faster market cycles, and Ben’s new book Risk and Reward and much more! This episode is sponsored by: Betterment Advisor Solutions and ClearBridge To learn more, visit https://www.betterment.com/advisors Rising geopolitical tensions, continued market uncertainty, stocks backed by can offer more predictable cash flows as volatility increases. To learn more, go to https://www.clearbridge.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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