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On this episode of What Did We Learn, Josh Brown, Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe discuss: Oil, energy stocks, and how rising prices are impacting equities and the broader market outlook. How close the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are to historically oversold levels, what a 2 standard deviation drawdown means, and why those setups have led to strong forward returns in the past. Why a -10% year for the S&P 500 is so rare, the three major catalysts behind big drawdowns, and how today’s environment is sh...
On episode 235 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jonathan Boyar to discuss: finding value in a volatile market, Mag 7 valuations, the only publicly traded basketball team, how Uber could win big on autonomous, and much more! This episode is sponsored by WisdomTree and Janus Henderson Investors. Learn more about OPPJ and the broader suite of geopolitical opp...
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: the economy, HALO in private credit, college grad unemployment, a stock Michael is watching, and much more! This episode is s sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions and ClearBridge Investments. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors Companies with physical assets, predictable cash ...
On episode 234 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jim Lebenthal to discuss: stock market volatility, who's winning the AI race, risks and opportunities in private credit, Jim's favorite stocks, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions and Janus Henderson Investors. Learn more at: h ttps://betterment.com/advisors Learn more at http...
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: Nvidia GTC, the end of quarterly earnings reports, private credit panic, college grad unemployment heating up, Uber stock and much more! This episode is s sponsored by Public and Janus Henderson Investors. Find out more at https://public.com/WAYT Learn more at https://www.janushenderson.com/...
On episode 233 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster to discuss: the future of finance, AI's impact, being the $12 Trillion king of brokerages, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Public and ClearBridge Investments. Find out more at https://public.com/Compound A healthy economic backdrop should continue to support broadening equi...
On this episode of Live From The Compound, Josh Brown is joined by Yale’s Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, founder of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute. They unpack Jeff’s new book, Trump’s Ten Commandments: Strategic Lessons from the Trump Leadership Toolbox , revealing the patterns behind Donald Trump’s leadership and what they mean for business, politics, and markets. Episode recorded 3/2/26 Topics include: - Why Trump’s behavior is patterned, not chaotic - How his leadership compares to ...
On episode 232 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Garrett Baldwin, author of Me and the Money Printer , to discuss: Weird market dynamics, recent global events, private credit, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Fidelity Investments and Janus Henderson Investors. Visit www.Fidelity.com/TraderPlus to learn more about Fidelity Investments and the all-new Fidelity...
Josh Brown and Michael Batnick dissect the stock market's unexpected strength following recent geopolitical events, including CrowdStrike's robust earnings and the energy sector's rally. They explore the nuanced impact of AI on software companies, the evolving landscape of private credit with BCRED redemptions, and the investment case for DraftKings. The discussion also touches on market internals, the future of data centers, and effective trading strategies for volatile periods.
Josh Brown and Matthew Tuttle discuss how Europe is actively developing its own digital infrastructure and defense capabilities, moving away from reliance on U.S. tech giants. This structural reallocation, dubbed the "European kill switch," presents significant thematic investment opportunities in specific European defense, cloud, and telecom companies, challenging the traditional view of international stock outperformance. The conversation also touches on China's role in AI and robotics and the broader implications for global trade and investment strategies.
On episode 231 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Daniel Clifton and Chris Verrone of Strategas Research to discuss: AI's backlash, the Stock Rerating, Midterms, Anthropic vs The DoD and more!! This episode is sponsored by Grayscale and Janus Henderson Investors. Visit Grayscale.com/Compound to get started. Learn more at https://www.janushenderson.com/ Sign up for The C...
Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick dissect current market dynamics, focusing on PE multiple compression and why stocks may underperform despite strong earnings. They delve into Savita Subramanian's five reasons for de-rating, the fierce competition and massive capital burn in the AI sector, and the potential end of the "Software is Eating the World" era. The discussion also covers the controversial Citrini crash report, the nuanced impact of AI on jobs, Josh's viral "Halo stocks" thesis, and emerging risks in private credit and the struggling housing market, offering insights into navigating uncertain times.
On this episode of What Did We Learn, Josh Brown sits down with Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe of DataTrek Research to discuss why Big Tech has just 12 months to prove AI is worth the cost. Nick breaks down how Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms have dramatically shifted their business models pouring 100% (or more) of cash flow into AI capex as margins are set to decline in 2026. These three companies make up 11% of the S&P 500, and they are not the same high-margin machines they were just a ...
On episode 230 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick is joined by Robyn Grew and Kristina Hooper of Man Group to discuss: the 2026 outlook, AI's impact and recession possibilities, as well as International markets, private credit, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Public and ClearBridge Investments Find out more about Public at: https://public.com/compound International and emerging market stocks outperformed...
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Ben Carlson for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! Tonight we talk sector rotation, international stocks, capital gains tax, Apple, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/WAYT Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagra...
On episode 229 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Nathaniel Horwitz and Sam Koppelman of Hunterbrook to discuss: how investigative journalism can be an edge in investing, the Sable Offshore story, how Sphere is changing entertainment, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Invesco. Visit https://Invesco.com/fixedincome to learn more about their comprehensive fixed inco...
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick 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 Betterment Advisor Solutions and ClearBridge Investments. Learn more about Betterment by visiting: http://Betterment.com/advisors International and emerging market stocks outperformed the U.S. in 2025. At ClearBridge, we believe this momen...
On this episode of Live From The Compound, Downtown Josh Brown is joined by Andrew Macdonald, President and Chief Operating Officer at Uber , after one of the strongest quarters in the company’s history as a public stock. They break down Uber’s standout earnings, rapid user and trip growth, and what the numbers say about the business today, before diving into the biggest question facing the space: how autonomous vehicles will shape Uber’s future. This episode is sponsored by Teucrium. Find out m...
The hosts and guest John Mowrey discuss the unprecedented market divergence, where software and "Mag 7" stocks are experiencing a "slaughterhouse" of liquidations due to AI disruption and re-rating from peak valuations. Despite this tech downturn, the broader market remains strong, with capital rotating into historically "value" sectors like energy, financials, and materials, which offer strong fundamentals and lower valuations. They debate the definition of bull markets and bear markets, highlight the pitfalls of bottom fishing in disrupted sectors, and explore how evolving investment factors are reshaping portfolio strategies.
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about: Palantir earnings, bombed out stocks, the housing market, and much more! This episode is s sponsored by Teucrium. Find out more at https://teucrium.com/agricultural-commodity-etfs Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/t...
On this episode of Live From The Compound, Josh Brown sits down with Mark Mulhern (aka Manu Invests), creator of the bestselling Substack Fundamentally Sound , to break down the long-term bull case for Uber. They dive into the rise of autonomous taxis, Wall Street’s estimates for the robotaxi market, and what Tesla, Uber, and Waymo are saying about the size of the opportunity. The conversation also explores Uber’s stock performance around major AV announcements and why partnerships not owning th...
Tom Lee of Fundstrat shares his confident 2026 market forecast, predicting a significant drawdown followed by a strong rally, despite headwinds like rising interest rates and policy shocks. He explains his firm's strategy of using cross-market analysis and historical context. The conversation delves into the surge in precious metals, the resilience of the stock market against "black swan" events, the divergence within big tech, and the implications of AI on software and forthcoming large IPOs. Lee also addresses the crypto market's recent deleveraging and explores the long-term potential of Ethereum and robotics in shaping the future economy.
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the growing fear coming out of Silicon Valley about mass job losses and the idea that this is the last chance to build generational wealth, market sentiment, MAG 7 earnings to watch, Tesla’s latest numbers and outlook, and what early earnings season data is actually saying. This episode is sponsored by Public. F...
On this episode of Live From the Compound, Downtown Josh Brown hosts Cullen Roche, founder of Discipline Funds and author of the new book, Your Perfect Portfolio. Cullen walks investors through the most important points about 60/40 strategies, risk parity, investing like Buffett and other popular strategies. Get Cullen's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Perfect-Portfolio-investing-strategies/dp/1804091928 This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at http://Bette...
On episode 226 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Jeremy Grantham to discuss: stock market bubbles, the ups and downs of managing money, how the wealth divide has grown so wide, the future of clean energy tech, and much more! This episode is sponsored by PIMCO. Learn more about PIMCO’s Advisor Forum at https://www.pimco.com/ Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss ou...
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick 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 Teucrium and ClearBridge Investments . Find out more at https://teucrium.com/agricultural-commodity-etfs International and emerging market stocks outperformed the U.S. in 2025. At ClearBridge, we believe this momentum can continue. Find out mo...
Michael Batnick, Downtown Josh Brown, and JC Parets delve into the psychology of investing, highlighting common human flaws and "fade" groups like analysts, journalists, and economists to avoid common mistakes. They identify bullish signals in consumer discretionary, international markets, and small-cap sectors, particularly favoring energy stocks for 2026. The discussion also critically examines prediction markets as glorified gambling, contrasting them with asset-based investing.
On this special episode of Live from The Compound, Josh Brown is joined by George Kurtz, President, CEO, and co-founder of CrowdStrike to discuss: the state of cybersecurity in 2026, how AI is reshaping the threat landscape, how AI agents, non-human identities, and browser-based workflows expand the attack surface, common root causes of modern breaches and how defenders can reduce risk, CrowdStrike’s announced acquisitions and the move toward continuous identity and zero standing privilege. They...
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick 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 Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at http://Betterment.com/advisors Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out! Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: ...
On episode 224 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss: 1929 vs today, looking back at the SPAC mania, the art of the interview, Andrew's dream guest, and much more! This episode is sponsored by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Semiconductor ETF: https://vaneck.com/SMHCompound Grab a copy of Andrew's new book, 1929. Sign up for The Compound Newsletter an...
