This week has been an interesting one here at Mach 1 Financial. Our Memorial Day weekend was dominated with the aftermath of tornadoes that swept through Northwest Arkansas. Our thoughts and prayers are with those in our local communities impacted, and many of our staff has been impacted as well. As Matt & Lee say in the opening of this episode, if…

Welcome to The Market Moment! | Episode 203 Hey there, Market Moment community! Welcome back to another episode. Joining you this week are Matt, Lee, and John. They have some intriguing topics lined up for you: the impact of inflation on America's spending habits, the role of bankruptcy as a shield, and the concept of "spaving". Consumer ETFs Showi…

In this week's episode of The Market Moment, hosts Matt, Lee, and Eli delve into the latest market trends and thought-provoking discussions. Kicking off the episode, they explore the resurgence of meme stocks, with GameStop (GME) soaring by an impressive 110%. The recent online activity of "Roaring Kitty," previously known as Keith Gill, has sparke…

Welcome to our latest podcast episode! In today's discussion, John and Lee delve into the market's trending headlines: stocks, Robinhood and the SEC, and fast food's outrageous price increases. First, they analyze the recent surge in stocks fueled by hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut. With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making notable gains, we…

Welcome to the Market Moment! This week, Matt, Lee, and Eli are looking at Tesla's recent stock rise, the growing stagnation concerns for the economy, and the guys give tax advice as Trump's deductions may go away after 2025. Tesla's stock experienced a significant boost following CEO Elon Musk's visit to China, surging over 16% as the company achi…

Welcome to the Market Moment! This week, Matt, John, and Lee discuss that six of the "Magnificent 7" (Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla) have gone down in the stock market. Jonathan Golub from UBS downgraded six of these, signaling a loss in momentum following their biggest market cap drop. This shift reflects concerns about where ea…

In this episode, Matt, Lee, and Eli delve into three pivotal market topics shaping headlines. First, the episode explores the surge in oil prices following concerns over potential retaliatory actions by Iran against Israel, driving Brent crude to $92.18 a barrel. Secondly, it analyzes the upbeat March retail sales figures, which surpassed Wall Stre…

This week, John and Eli delve into crucial topics shaping the economic landscape. First, they dissect Jamie Dimon's recent shareholder letter, where the JPMorgan Chase CEO expresses concerns about potential risks to the US economy, including inflation, government spending, and geopolitical tensions. Dimon's insights not only highlight the challenge…

This week we are honored to have Stephania Aliaga join the Market Moment. Stephanie is a Global Market Strategist on the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Market Insights Team based out of New York. Stephanie helps formulate and communicate economic views, deliver timely commentary and maintain forecasting models for weekly submissions to Bloomberg and …

Welcome to this week's episode of Market Moment! Here are this week's top headlines: Historic Shift in Japan: Explore Japan's economic journey from its 1980s boom to its recent monetary decision, including the long-awaited interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. We analyze its impact on global investing and ponder Japan's potential for a comeback.…

Founder of Mach 1 Financial, David Lee, joins Matt and Lee for this week's episode! David discusses the correlation between demographics and market performance, highlighting how consumer behavior is influenced by age and economic factors such as birth rates. He notes the significance of the baby boomer generation's impact on economic activity in th…

This week on the Market Moment podcast, John, Eli and Matt cover the latest stock market headlines which include bitcoin making record highs thanks to the availability of new ETFs. They also discuss whether or not bitcoin is a legitimate asset to invest in, like in a Roth. Will the advisors embrace bitcoin? Reddit is going public which causes John …

A lot happened in the market today! The news was packed today with stories about Apple's $2 billion fine by the European Commission, Bitcoin reaching a record high, and Nvidia still going strong but the S&P500 hugged a flatline. With this tech rally, there is growing concern that a bubble is building and will eventually burst. A question on everyon…

In this episode, Matt, Lee, and John discuss the latest market updates such as stocks being flat on Monday, Nvidia keeping its momentum, inflation lingering, rates being high, and on the day of recording (Tuesday, February 27th) the Commerce Department's Census Bureau released its January report for durable goods. They also debate the question, "Is…

This is a special episode of the Market Moment, as Matt, Lee, and Eli watch some of the most trending finance-related videos on YouTube Shorts. These videos range from practical 401K information, how bad inflation is, the fastest way to get rich allegedly, and how student loans may be a bad idea... Matt, Lee, and Eli offer their insight and opinion…

This week on the Market Moment, Matt, Eli, and Lee give you the latest U.S. stock updates as the Consumer Price Index was released today, Tuesday, Feb 13th. Notably, we are in an election year, which may have an impact on the market. See this video from Data Brief to learn more! https://youtu.be/HHwF6IA3M-8?si=5r3wkS5_ebpoy81Y America's credit card…

This week’s top stories involve massive layoffs from some of the largest companies in the U.S. and a rising concern of what this could foreshadow, a new lawsuit involving corporate landlords being described as cartels for how they’re charging rent, and Wallstreet is bullish on stocks. John, Eli, and Ashton also dive into a comment’s question about …

The U.S. debt is skyrocketing. It surged to $34,135,530,482,291.88 trillion last week on Thursday according to the Treasury Department, which means it is up $41.1 billion from the previous day. If the U.S. continues on this trajectory, it will nearly double in size over the next three decades and become a burden far exceeding previous levels. John …

In this episode, Eli and John touch on the latest stock news, such as the Tech Sector outpacing the S&P500 but some stocks are lagging... A Bank of America survey conducted from Jan 5th-11th showed investors see large-cap companies underperforming small-cap companies in the next twelve months for the first time since June 2021. John and Eli also di…

Matt, John, and Eli discuss the market moment with news of a bipartisan child tax credit change, the housing market starting to ease up, and Burger King bought for $1 billion in cash. Matt, John, and Eli also discuss a recent YouTube comment that sparked an interesting conversation. Remember to leave us comments or questions, or else you'll get a D…

Matt and Lee discuss a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey published on January 8th describing Americans feeling more optimistic about inflation and how inflation truly impacts people's raises. They also touch on the global economy as artificial intelligence and current geo-political tensions rise. TikTok is making headlines as it impacts the e…

Matt and John discuss some of the latest headlines from across finance and business news which predict a recession is on the way. They also discuss how the unemployment rate is involved with any potential recession and how a low unemployment rate could be a factor in the lack of entry workers in the service industry. Bitcoin is trending again, and …

Ashton Davis is a new advisor on the podcast who recently graduated from the University of Arkansas. Her experience as a recent graduate and homeowner lends a fresh perspective to the table and launches a conversation about the up-and-coming generation's outlook on the market. Additionally, Lee, Eli, and Ashton discuss U.S. stock prices and whether…

Lots of predictions on just how much the Fed might cut rates in 2024. Matt, Lee, and John share their opinions and discuss whether the Fed should cut rates at all. Plus, some Star Wars memorabilia breaks a Guinness world record at auction. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 m…

Charlie Munger, famed business partner of Warren Buffett, passed away last week at the age of 99. Matt, Lee, and Eli take a look back at his legacy and some of his witty words of wisdom. Plus, while investors are eager for policy to relax, the Federal Reserve is warning not to be premature in speculation. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is a…

Some good news/bad news for the holiday shopping season. Black Friday and Cyber Monday saw record sales along with a big uptick in online transactions. But Lee, David, and Eli give their take on the somewhat bleak outlook for the remainder of the shopping season. Plus, Eli gives Lee and David a pop quiz on the housing market. And the guys give thei…

This week's special Thanksgiving episode is a little different... Matt and John are joined by Rachel to talk about some interesting facts about Thanksgiving spending. The three discuss family traditions, what they're grateful for, and when it is appropriate to put up your Christmas tree. Plus, they predict the outcomes of this week's NFL games. Mac…

Several outlooks have been released for 2024, and some are calling for a stressful year for the economy. Are these outlooks too bleak, on the money, or something in between? Lee, John, and Eli take a look at these predictions from several different angles. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group by clicking here. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-…

Stocks are coming off their best week of 2023 as the Fed announces it will hold rates steady and the October jobs report shows fewer added workers than expected. Many investors noticed the shift in the Fed's language and are hoping it might signify their willingness to end rate hikes. Plus, what are you most concerned about as an investor over the …

Does buying candy for Halloween feel like it's emptying your wallet? A new report shows inflation has hit candy even harder than other grocery items in 2023. Plus, will the UAW deal with the Big 3 automakers come back to haunt consumers? And the Fed is expected not to hike rates this week, but Lee, John, and Eli give their take on whether we should…

Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss a big milestone for treasury yields. Plus, General Motors beats third-quarter expectations, but pulls previous earnings guidance for the year in the wake of the UAW strike. And why do some people who "feel" wealthy don't actually believe they're wealthy? Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investme…

A strong start to earnings season has some wondering whether we're headed for a soft landing. Plus, a lot of uncertainty across the globe has investors concerned. The JPMorgan Chase CEO went as far as to call this possibly the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades. The guys give their take on the bold statement. Learn more about Mach 1 …

We're trying something a little different today! We did some digging on TikTok for financial advice and picked five of those videos to show to Matt, Lee, and John. These "financial tips" covered everything from reasons to keep everything in cash to why you shouldn't buy a jet. The guys had no idea ahead of time what videos they'd be watching, so it…

The federal government avoids a shutdown... for now. But what's in store for the market if a new agreement isn't reached when the short-term deal runs out on November 17th? Plus, as many as 40 million Americans now have a student loan payment after the three-plus-year pause comes to an end. Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss why that could have an immediat…

Matt and Lee are joined by special guest Jack Manley, Global Market Strategist for JP Morgan. Jack gives his take on the path forward for the Federal Reserve, what risk their policies pose for the market, and what sees as policy missteps. He also discusses why he believes fixed income is more appealing than equity investments over the course of the…

Thousands of unionized auto workers have gone on strike, halting production at auto plants of three of the largest companies. Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss what the long-term effects might be if the strike progresses or escalates further. Plus, remember the Clorox wipe shortage of the COVID pandemic? We might see another dip in supply as Clorox deals …

Matt and Eli discuss a new report that the Federal Reserve might be ready to relax restrictions. Plus, the FDIC admits fault with its supervisors in the First Republic Bank failure. The guys also discuss why it's important not to look at your investments as a cash balance. And can $50 truly change the trajectory of a child? Matt and Eli explain why…

Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss how an uptick in unemployment might signal that the Fed's battle against inflation could be taking hold. Plus, retailers are having a tough time getting consumers interested in big-ticket items such as appliances. And we sit down with former Razorbacks head coach Ken Hatfield, who gives his take on the upcoming Hogs seaso…

Matt, John, and Eli dissect some of the recent comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Plus, is this the worst housing market ever for first-time home buyers? We take a look at the inflation-adjusted numbers. And Zillow looks to ease the pain with a new 1% down payment program. But are they taking on too much risk? Learn more about Mach 1 Financi…

Remember all of the money people were saving during the pandemic? Matt, Lee, and Eli take a look at a new report showing how much of that could be gone by the fall season. Plus, Americans are demanding more money when presented with the opportunity to switch employers, which might be a reason for the Fed to keep rates high a bit longer. And Mach 1 …

Matt, John, and Eli take a look at the latest CPI report, which ticked upward annually for the first time in more than a year. Plus, the guys debate over whether one-year returns should matter to the long-term investor. And inflation does not appear to be hitting travelers' wallets when it comes to upgraded seating. Learn more about Mach 1 Financia…

Matt and John are joined by special guest Strider Elass, Senior Economist for First Trust. Strider gives his view on a variety of topics including if he thinks a recession is coming, his opinion on yield curves, and what he thinks the market will look like by end-of-year. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/ Mach-1 …

Lee and Eli discuss recent market performance, some surprising sector numbers for the year, and some troubling retirement savings data for Generation X. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/ Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact …

Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss why the Fed is taking caution before declaring victory against inflation. Plus, it's a tough market for hopeful home buyers, with prices near record highs and a dwindling number of homes changing hands. And the battle between Threads and Twitter heats up as Twitter completely overhauls its branding, now taking the name "X…

Matt, Lee, and Eli analyze all of the positives from last week, including a promising CPI report. Plus, how diversified is an index fund? It depends on what kind you're investing in. The guys take a closer look at value-weighted index funds like the S&P 500. And some major issues potentially on the horizon for the entertainment industry. Learn more…

Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss the impact of the latest jobs report. Plus, are stricter regulations for banks the right call? And used car prices take the largest dip they've seen since the beginning of the pandemic. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/ Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investm…

Lee, Eli, and John take a look at the new housing data that has analysts shocked. Plus, a new survey shows Americans have an idea of what they think they need for retirement, but are far from hitting that goal. And are Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg bound for a cage fight? The guys predict who would win. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: http…

Matt, Eli, and John analyze language from the Federal Reserve following their decision not to increase interest rates in June. Plus, student loan repayments are set to resume in August, which could cause some revenue problems for some retailers. And your summer travel plans could get a little crowded. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https:…

In this episode, Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss why some traders are optimistic this week, why Morgan Stanley has concerns for the remainder of 2023, and some major changes possibly on the horizon for crypto exchanges. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/ Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Inves…

In this episode, Matt, Lee, and Eli discuss the recently signed debt ceiling bill, a better-than-expected May jobs report, and the chances of a rate hike pause at the Fed's upcoming June meeting. Learn more about Mach 1 Financial Group: https://mach-1financial.com/ Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC (“Mach-1”) is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser locat…