2025 Market Wrap + 2026 Outlook
The Lebenthal Report
Markets closed 2025 with strong gains, surprising many who expected recession risk and tariff-driven disruption. In this episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella break down what drove the year’s resilience, why AI and data centers could dominate the 2026 narrative, what to expect from interest rates and the Fed transition, and how a potential wave of tax refunds could provide meaningful stimulus early next year. Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer. The...
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Encore: In Defense of Millennials
The Lebenthal Report
In this encore episode The Lebenthal Report, Author and Bloomberg News reporter Charlie Wells joined us to discuss his book What Happened to Millennials: In Defense of a Generation. Drawing from hundreds of hours of interviews with five Millennials from wildly different backgrounds — alongside hard data and economic context — Wells explains what really happened to this cohort’s finances, careers, and lives. We dug into why Millennials were labeled “lazy” and “entitled” when the macro backdrop was anything but, how repeated shocks shaped their risk tolerance, spending, and...
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Encore: Small Business Mood Check for 2026
The Lebenthal Report
In this encore episode, markets head into Thanksgiving with a bit more chop—even after a strong year—especially in last year’s standout winners like tech, AI-linked names, and Bitcoin plays. Michael Hartzman and Dominic Tavella unpack what’s driving the pullback, why healthcare has quietly led November, and how a healthy valuation reset can help set the stage for the next leg higher. Then we’re joined by returning guest Jeff Oak, a Vistage Chair, for a real-time read on small and mid-size business sentiment heading into 2026. Jeff explains why CEO confidence has rebounded from the...
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In Defense of Millennials
The Lebenthal Report
This week on The Lebenthal Report, Author and Bloomberg News reporter Charlie Wells joins us to discuss his book What Happened to Millennials: In Defense of a Generation. Drawing from hundreds of hours of interviews with five Millennials from wildly different backgrounds — alongside hard data and economic context — Wells explains what really happened to this cohort’s finances, careers, and lives. We dig into why Millennials were labeled “lazy” and “entitled” when the macro backdrop was anything but, how repeated shocks shaped their risk tolerance, spending,...
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Encore: The Real AI Economy & What Comes Next
The Lebenthal Report
In this encore episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael Hartzman and guest co-host Tracy Byrnes sit down with John Eade, President and Chairman of the Investment Policy Committee at Argus Research, for a deep-dive into today’s market landscape. They tackle everything from the so-called “AI bubble” claims to the surge in utilities, data center infrastructure spending, and what investors may be overlooking as Big Tech shifts from hype to real-world implementation. The conversation also explores stablecoins, cryptocurrency regulation, interest rate expectations heading into...
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Small Business Mood Check for 2026
The Lebenthal Report
Markets are heading into Thanksgiving with a little more chop, even after a strong year — especially in last year’s standout winners like tech, AI-linked names, and Bitcoin plays. Michael Hartzman and Dominic Tavella explain what’s driving the pullback, why healthcare has quietly led November, and how healthy valuation resets can set the stage for the next leg higher. Then we’re joined by returning guest, Jeff Oak, Vistage Chair, for a real-time read on small and mid-size business sentiment heading into 2026. Jeff breaks down why CEO confidence has rebounded from the spring...
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The Real AI Economy & What Comes Next
The Lebenthal Report
In this week’s episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael Hartzman and guest co-host Tracy Byrnes sit down with John Eade, President and Chairman of the Investment Policy Committee at Argus Research, for a deep-dive into today’s market landscape. They tackle everything from the so-called “AI bubble” claims to the surge in utilities, data center infrastructure spending, and what investors may be overlooking as Big Tech shifts from hype to real-world implementation. The conversation also explores stablecoins, cryptocurrency regulation, interest rate expectations heading into 2026,...
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Encore Episode: The Global Comeback in International Equities
The Lebenthal Report
After years of underperformance, international equities are surging — with the MSCI EAFE up 27% and Emerging Markets soaring 33.5% this year. In this encore episode of The Lebenthal Report, hosts Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella revisit their conversation with Anjali Balani, Managing Director at JPMorgan Asset Management, to unpack the forces driving this global rally: ✅ The “CVS” framework — Currency, Valuation, Sentiment ✅ How a weakening U.S. dollar is boosting global returns ✅ Why Europe, Japan, and Korea are emerging as equity bright spots ✅ Strategies for rebalancing...
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The Global Comeback
The Lebenthal Report
After years of lagging behind, international equities are making a powerful return — with the MSCI EAFE up 27% and Emerging Markets up 33.5% this year. In this episode of The Lebenthal Report, hosts Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella sit down with Anjali Balani, Managing Director at JPMorgan Asset Management, to break down the drivers behind the surge: ✅ The “CVS” framework — Currency, Valuation, Sentiment ✅ The weakening U.S. dollar’s impact on global returns ✅ Why Europe, Japan, and Korea are becoming equity bright spots ✅ How investors...
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Encore: Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance
The Lebenthal Report
October is Long-Term Care (LTC) Planning Month, and there’s no better time to talk about planning for the future. In this encore episode of The Lebenthal Report, hosts Michael Hartzman and Tracy Burns sit down with Rick Stewart, Regional Director at Crump Insurance, to unpack everything you need to know about long-term care insurance — what it covers, when to consider it, and how it fits into your broader financial plan. They explore the rising costs of care, the difference between long-term care, disability, and health insurance, and new...
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