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2Q Earnings: The Beat Goes On?

The earnings bar is fairly low for the second quarter, setting companies up for a potential easy jump—but there will likely be more focus on forward guidance.

July 07, 2025 Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon

Congress Passes Tax Bill

Congress approved the "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax-and-spending plan. Here are some of the key provisions for investors and taxpayers.

July 03, 2025

There Is No AI Without Energy

Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.

June 30, 2025

Munis: Mid-Year Outlook

Tax policy may continue to be a factor in the second half of the year, although Congress looks likely to maintain current tax brackets and the muni tax exemption.

June 27, 2025

Geopolitics & the Markets

Mike Townsend joins the show to discuss the news out of Washington, the evolving geopolitical landscape, and the market's reaction.

June 27, 2025

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Today's Options Market Update

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

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