5-21-26 The AI Economy Beyond The Hype
The Real Investment Show Podcast
The AI economy looks unstoppable on the surface, but what is really happening underneath? Lance Roberts and Michael Lebowitz break down the massive surge in AI infrastructure spending, the role of hyperscaler CapEx in driving GDP growth, and whether AI is creating a stronger economy or masking deeper structural weaknesses. Here's a topical rundown of today's show: 0:00 - INTRO 0:53 - NVIDIA, AI, & Streamlining Workforce 5:41 - Market Sell Signals and Chances for Summer Correction 10:10 - Weakness in Economic Data is Transitory 14:53 - Oil Price Economic Impact - When Does it Hit?...
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5-21-26 Momentum Pause Before Summer Rally? | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets triggered a short-term momentum sell signal, but that does not automatically mean a major correction is underway. The bigger question is whether stocks can hold key support at the 20-DMA while working off overbought conditions driven by the recent momentum chase. Oil prices, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and rising margin debt are all contributing to increased volatility risk near-term. However, if markets can consolidate through June without breaking key support levels, the setup for a stronger July rally could remain intact. In today's Before the Bell, we discuss why the real...
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5-20-26 Q&A Wednesday - Straight Talk About Your Money
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets are hitting new highs while volatility, inflation concerns, interest rates, and geopolitical risks continue to pressure investors. Lance Roberts and Danny Ratliff answer your questions about investing, retirement planning, portfolio management, taxes, market risk, Federal Reserve policy, and the economy. From market momentum and valuation risks to retirement income strategies and financial planning mistakes, this is your opportunity to get straightforward answers without Wall Street spin. Here's a topical rundown of today's show: 0:00 - INTRO 0:57 - Markets Trying to Sell-off 6:17 -...
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5-20-26 Market Decoupling Danger | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets continue to push higher, but underneath the surface, warning signs are beginning to build. Bullish sentiment and equity exposure among investment managers are near record highs, while market leadership continues to narrow into a smaller group of large-cap stocks. In today’s pre-market update, we examine the growing divergence between the S&P 500 and equal-weighted indexes, the sharp underperformance developing in small-caps, emerging markets, and international equities, and why the strengthening U.S. Dollar is pulling capital back into domestic markets. We also discuss how...
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5-19-26 Bull Market Reality Check | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets have now advanced for seven straight weeks, a historically bullish signal for long-term returns. But short-term risks are starting to build beneath the surface. Momentum is weakening, breadth remains soft, and markets are approaching a potential sell signal as overbought conditions begin to unwind. In this episode, we break down why a pullback toward the 20-DMA — and possibly the 7,000 breakout level — would not be unusual after such a strong rally. We also examine the historical pattern of market corrections following the appointment of a new Fed Chairman, election-year volatility...
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5-18-26 Market Leadership is Narrow
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Narrow market leadership is becoming a growing risk for investors heading into the summer months. While the S&P 500 continues pushing near record highs, a small group of mega-cap technology stocks is carrying most of the market higher as broader participation weakens beneath the surface. Lance Roberts breaks down why concentrated leadership matters, what history says about narrow rallies, and why stretched momentum in semiconductors, AI, and mega-cap growth stocks could leave markets vulnerable to sharper volatility ahead. We’ll review the widening gap between cap-weighted and...
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5-18-26 Momentum Meets Gravity | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Despite Friday’s sell-off, the market just completed its seventh straight week of gains since the April lows. Momentum has turned bullish again, but the speed and angle of this rally are creating growing risks beneath the surface. In today’s pre-market update, we examine why sharp deviations from long-term moving averages matter, how the current rally differs from the 2023–2024 advance, and why correction risk is increasing as markets stretch further above the 200-DMA. We discuss the importance of mean reversion, why extreme momentum can eventually create larger pullbacks, and what kinds...
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5-15-26 What Your Advisor Should Really Do
The Real Investment Show Podcast
What should you really expect from a financial advisor? Is your advisor acting as a fiduciary, managing risk, helping with taxes, retirement income, estate planning, and behavioral coaching, or just selling products and chasing performance? Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down the real role of a financial advisor, what services matter most, how advisors are compensated, and the warning signs investors often miss. We also discuss fiduciary standards, portfolio management, communication expectations, financial planning, and why transparency matters more than promises.. Here's a...
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5-14-26 Inflation Surge Hits Markets?
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Inflation pressures may be heating up again, and markets are beginning to notice. Rising prices can have major consequences for stocks, bonds, interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy. Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz discuss why persistent inflation is dangerous for both investors and the economy, how rising yields pressure bond prices, and why higher rates can challenge stock valuations — especially in high-growth and technology sectors. We also examine whether the recent market rally is underestimating the risk of another inflation wave. Here's a topical rundown of today's show:...
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5-14-26 Momentum Mania Meets Market Rotation | Before the Bell
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Markets remain heavily concentrated in high-beta Momentum trades, especially in Semiconductors and large-cap Growth stocks. But when speculative momentum runs go parabolic, history shows the reversals can be just as sharp. In today’s pre-market update, we break down the difference between market sectors and investment factors, why the Momentum trade has gone vertical since April, and how rotations into Value, Quality, and Fixed Income could begin as investors reduce risk. We’ll also examine why high-beta names could face the biggest downside during a correction, what a retracement in...
info_outlinePre-debate, Consumer Confidence, and a rally for Nvidia: earnings preview & market commentary: How long can markets remain over-bought? Investors' common mistakes: Acting too soon, and over-reacting. Markets can remain over-bought for a long time; a function of market momentum. Consumer confidence has been trending lower; the dichotomy of consumer expectations vs market performance. Vacation Theory & Consumer Confidence: what policies were in place? CNBC Economists: 2nd Trump term would re-heat inflation? Why tariff;s lead to inflation (and how consumers get aroun them.) 44% of inflation is in housing; don't mix politics w investing. Market behavior under Republican vs Democrat majority. Nvidia dominates AI-chip market (for now); what happens when competition comes into the market. Computers w lab-grown "organoid" brains.
SEG-1: How Long Can Markets Remain Over-bought?
SEG-2: The Irony in Consumer Confidence
SEG-3: Don't Mix Politics w Investing
SEG-4: Who'll Compete w Nvidia?
Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Articles mentioned in this report:
"S&P 6300? Is That Outside The Realm Of Possibility?"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/sp-6500-is-that-outside-the-realm-of-possibility/
"Bad Breadth Keeps Getting Worse"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "How Long Can Markets Remain Over-bought?" is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO6Gwv9xAqs&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1
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Our previous show is here: "Is S&P 6,300 Outside the Realm of Possibility?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g9HvIJSrPQ&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=3s
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