Stocks in Translation

The AI boom is here, but a few hyperscalers are running the show. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, BNP Paribas Equity Research Equity Analyst David O’Connor joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the AI trade and the outsized influence of hyperscalers. They break down how a handful of giant buyers, including Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG), Meta (META), and Oracle (ORCL), are driving AI infrastructure spending, shaping the semiconductor market, and setting the pace for the next wave of AI growth and innovation. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected] Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bull market is alive, but it’s playing by new rules. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Stocktwits Markets & Retail Investor Insights head Tom Bruni joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the evolving 2026 bull market. While software stocks have slumped, chip stocks and blue-chip brands are outperforming. Retail investors are rotating into value and defensive plays, dollar-cost averaging in crypto, and navigating a bull market that looks very different from last year. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The economy is growing, but job growth is hitting the brakes. Here’s why… In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Schwab Center for Financial Research Macro Research & Strategy Head Kevin Gordon joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to break down the job market in 2026. They explore the rise in payrolls amid slowing hiring, the concept of a “jobless expansion,” and what it means for investors. From sector rotation to market breadth, Gordon explains how these shifts could impact your portfolio and strategy. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Companies are doing more with less, and the market is taking notice… In this episode of Stocks in Translation, RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the surprising paradox between rising productivity and slowing hiring. Brusuelas explains how gains in workforce efficiency are driving economic growth even as job growth lags, and what this means for investors, interest rates, and the broader market. The discussion also touches on long-term debt yields and fiscal trends shaping today’s economy. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected] Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investors aren’t fleeing the market. They’re repositioning… In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Fundstrat Global Advisors Managing Director & Technical Strategy Global Head Mark Newton joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss defensive signals in the market and what investors should watch next. Newton explains why tech leadership is fading, how staples and utilities are gaining strength, and why energy’s breakout could offer a timely opportunity to stay invested while managing risk. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here, or watch on your favorite streaming service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen and subscribe to Stocks In Translation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcast.Could a hedge save your portfolio? In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Explosive Options technical analyst Bob Lang joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the importance of hedging in today’s volatile market. They break down why even bullish investors need 'financial insurance' to protect portfolios, and explore how options can provide strategic leverage. Plus, they analyze a Home Depot (HD) options trade, showing how traders can balance risk and reward while positioning for potential gains this spring. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bull market is still running strong, but cracks may be forming… In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss rising volatility, underappreciated market headwinds, and why a bear market scenario for 2026 isn’t out of the cards just yet. Sosnick breaks down Fed rate expectations, election-year risks, and inflation pressures, while offering a clear explainer on how options markets price volatility. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected] Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One word may explain the market’s next big move: productivity. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Fundstrat economic strategist Hardika Singh joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss productivity in the AI era. Singh explains why the Federal Reserve is increasingly confident that AI is boosting output without stoking inflation, lifting growth expectations for 2026. The group also breaks down what productivity means for corporate profits, the labor market, and high-beta AI winners like Micron, where rapid gains come with elevated risk. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is AI all hype or the next true market gold mine? In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Horizon Investments Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the AI market hype and what it all means for your portfolio. The trio breaks down Amara’s Law, explain why investors overestimate short-term gains, and explore how AI adoption could reshape the broader economy and create new opportunities in 2026. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected] Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is how real traders spot market moves before they happen. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, HitTheBid.com owner Kenny Glick joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss VWAP and how traders use it to spot real market turning points. Glick breaks down institutional order flow, explains anchored VWAP across timeframes, and shares his signature “Fo Show Bro” setup which is designed to catch fakeouts, manage risk, and capitalize on intraday volatility during earnings season. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices