Hedge Funds Poured $86 Billion Into Stocks — Should You Follow the Smart Money?

Citadel Securities is reportedly exploring prediction markets as trading scales up, a development that could fundamentally change how financial markets incorporate real-world event probabilities into prices. We will examine what prediction markets are, how they work, and what their mainstream adoption means for investors.Also in this podcast: INTU - Intuit Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., BKNG - Booking Holdings Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; also, a listener question on 'asset allocation'; plus Luke's MARKET WRAP UP, and his topic talking points: “Consumer Sentiment” and “AI Investment Decisions Warning”; and Luke reviewed treasury rates, metal prices, and oil and gas prices. Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Goldman Sachs data shows hedge funds poured $86 billion into stocks as Iran peace hopes grew, representing one of the largest buying surges in recent memory. We examine what this massive institutional move tells us about market sentiment, and whether retail investors should follow or be cautious when the smart money rushes in.Today's Stocks & Topics: Core & Main, Inc. (CNM), Market Wrap, Trump and the Economy, Hedge Funds Poured $86 Billion Into Stocks — Should You Follow the Smart Money?, VanEck Alternative Asset Manager ETF (GPZ), Medtronic plc (MDT), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Jobs and Immigration Crackdown, Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), The Global Economy.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Some grocery chains are deploying AI to slash food waste and improve profit margins, a trend that reflects a broader shift in how artificial intelligence is creating real, measurable returns in unexpected corners of the economy. We examine how AI-driven operational efficiency is becoming a competitive moat — and what it means for investors looking beyond the obvious AI plays.Today's Stocks & Topics: MNTN, Inc. (MNTN), Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), Market Wrap, Technical Indicators, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), AI in the Aisles: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Retail Profit Margins, iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF (ICSH) vs. Money Market Accounts, Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM), Target Corporation (TGT), Deglobalization.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Millions of Americans change jobs every year without fully claiming the retirement contributions, unvested stock, and other compensation they've earned — and it adds up to billions in lost wealth over a lifetime. We break down the key financial steps every worker should take before handing in their resignation letter.Today's Stocks & Topics: Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR), Market Wrap, iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL), Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF (FLSW), Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), What Happens to Your 401k When You Leave a Job?, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Intel Corporation (INTC), Energy Forecast, Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI), Private Credit.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World.Today's Stocks & Topics: Precious Metals, Petrochemical Companies, Rollover 403b to Roth I-R-A, Preferred Stocks, Bitcoin, Investing Apps, Are We In Trouble?, Stock Valuation, Retirement, Alternative Investment: Groundfloor, Union Business Cycle, Buying Credit Cards Companies, 401/457 Plans, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Covered Call Strategy, SEPP-72t.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World.Today's Stocks & Topics: Residential Real Estate in Bay Area, Portfolio Management, Bitcoin, Three-Buckets Retirement Strategy, CD Rates, Changing Taxes Status, Oil Field Services, Saving for Retirement, How to Short a Stock, Safe Haven Investment, Liquidity, Monetizing Debt, International Exposure, Options & Capital Gains, Covered Calls ETFs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Despite an Iran war, a Hormuz blockade, oil topping $100, and failed peace talks, the stock market has shown remarkable resilience — leaving many investors puzzled and cautious in equal measure. We dig into what's really holding markets up and whether this resilience is a sign of strength or dangerous complacency.Today's Stocks & Topics: TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX), Arxis, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ARXS), Market Wrap, Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV), Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS), National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), The Resilient Market Paradox: Why Stocks Keep Holding Up Despite Chaos, Universal Display Corporation (OLED), Oracle Corporation (ORCL), US Jobless Claims, Cavco Industries, Inc. (CVCO), U.S. Day Trading Rules.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Research shows that children who develop healthy relationships with money early in life end up in significantly better financial shape as adults, yet most schools still don't teach personal finance. We explore practical strategies for instilling sound financial habits in kids and how those habits compound over a lifetime.Today's Stocks & Topics: CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX), Market Wrap, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Space X IPO, Is a Custodial Investment Account Right for Your Kids?, National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (NHP), Defense Spending, Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEMAX), Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The IRS has published its official list of occupations that qualify for the new 'no tax on tips' provision, giving millions of service workers potential tax relief. We examine the economic impact of this policy, who really benefits, and what it might mean for consumer spending patterns.Today's Stocks & Topics: Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS), Market Wrap, Nestlé S.A. (NSRGF), Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY), No Tax on Tips: What the IRS Ruling Actually Means for Workers and the Economy, HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO), The International Monetary Fund and Global Economy, Sandisk Corporation (SNDK), Western Digital Corporation (WDC), The Curve Steepener and the War.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest* Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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