US Markets Wrap
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As you sip on your morning coffee, Money FM 89.3's Breakfast Show makes sense of the latest movers on Wall Street, with notable markets and finance experts to help you stay ahead.
APR 30, 2026
30/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Ignore the Noise - How to Trade the Midterms and Overvalued Tech
Are semiconductor stocks stretched too far? Abe Sheikh, CIO, Cordoba Advisory Partners breaks down the latest market outlook, including why it might be time to short the chip rally and shares where investors can rotate into for better value.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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09:27
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APR 29, 2026
29/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Oil Shock Meets AI Reality Check
Stocks pulled back from record highs as rising oil prices and the shock exit of the UAE from OPEC rattled sentiment. At the same time, concerns over slowing growth at OpenAI hit semiconductor stocks, raising fresh questions about the cost of sustaining the AI boom. Isaac Wakszol, CEO, Activest Wealth Management discusses with Big Tech earnings ahead, is this just a pause or the start of a deeper rethink?
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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09:14
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APR 28, 2026
28/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Record Highs, AI Cracks, and the Geopolitical Gamble
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have scaled new summits, inching up to new record highs, but beneath the surface of this historic rally, a tug-of-war is emerging between robust corporate fundamentals and a thickening fog of global instability. Mark Giambrone, Head of US Equities and Portfolio Manager at Barrow Hanley Global Investors, to dissect the "Earnings Shield" protecting the markets from a fresh escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled Iran peace talks.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Geralt via Pixabay
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09:42
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APR 24, 2026
24/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Highs, Lows, and the Hormuz Bottleneck
The markets teased investors with a glimpse of the mountaintop on Thursday, as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq touched fresh all-time intraday highs before a dramatic reversal left Wall Street in the red. Steven Wieting, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Strategist at The CIO Group shares how he is repositioning his portfolio and his view of where safe havens are now.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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11:33
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APR 23, 2026
23/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Record Highs & Red Flags
Wall Street is celebrating record highs following President Trump's U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension and a stellar earnings season fueled by major beats. However, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and Brent crude surging past $100 a barrel, concerns are mounting over whether equity markets are dangerously complacent about escalating geopolitical risks. Miller Tabak's Chief Market Strategist, Matt Maley discusses if these strong corporate fundamentals can outlast an impending energy shock, or if it is finally time for investors to take chips off the table.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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07:59
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APR 22, 2026
22/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Fragile Calm as Ceasefire Holds
Market sentiment is getting a lift after Donald Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire. Oil volatility continues to dominate headlines, with prices swinging on every development tied to the Strait of Hormuz and shifting diplomatic signals. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group discusses whether markets are getting ahead of themselves on hopes for peace, how investors should navigate the turbulence in energy, and what mixed signals from earnings say about the strength of the consumer versus corporate America.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
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11:08
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APR 21, 2026
21/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Navigating Global Conflict and AI Spending
José Torres, senior economist, Interactive Brokers breaks down a volatile Monday as Middle East tensions snap the Nasdaq’s historic winning streak. He dives into the record-breaking rotation toward small caps that is bucking the wider market trend, the high stakes of AI capital spending, and Apple’s bombshell leadership change announcement.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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10:16
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APR 17, 2026
17/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Breaking 7,000 - What the Rally Is Really Telling Us
Wall Street is celebrating historic highs as optimism over a potential resolution to the Iran conflict pushes the S&P 500 past the 7,000 mark. The Nasdaq is also riding a massive wave of momentum by notching its longest winning streak since 2009. Mark Newton, Managing Director & Global Head of Technical Strategy, Fundstrat Global Advisors, dissect what the charts are really saying about this record-breaking rally. He explains whether the tech-heavy momentum is dangerously overextended and reveals if the underlying market breadth actually supports a longer run. We also explore the key technical support levels to watch if upcoming geopolitical talks stumble and discuss exactly how investors should position their portfolios to navigate potential macroeconomic headwinds.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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11:03
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APR 16, 2026
16/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Are markets too complacent? Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit new highs
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are breaking records and riding massive win streaks, but is the market ignoring the risks right in front of it? Aninda Mitra, Head of Asia Macro and Investment Strategy at BNY Investments discussesa fascinating Wall Street session where the Nasdaq advanced 1.6% to hit 24,016 (marking an 11-day win streak) and the S&P 500 gained 0.8% to close at 7,023. While investors seem buoyed by hopes of a resolution to the Iran war, the Dow shed 72 points, reminding us that the broader economic picture remains complex.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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11:03
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APR 15, 2026
15/04/26 - US Markets Wrap: Markets Climb the Wall of Worry
Stocks pushed higher on Tuesday as investors looked past geopolitical tension and focused on what could still go right. Despite a breakdown in U.S.–Iran peace talks, markets rallied on lingering optimism that a deal remains within reach. The S&P 500 is now within striking distance of its 52-week high, while the Nasdaq surged on continued strength in tech. Names like Oracle, Nvidia, and Palantir led the charge, reinforcing the market’s reliance on big tech momentum. Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge Group breaks down what’s driving this resilience, whether optimism is justified, and how long this rally can last.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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