Joel Elconin - Market Melt-Up, Mega-Cap Tech Strength, and Rate Cut Risks

Joel Elconin, co-host of the Pre-Market Prep Show and founder of the Stock Trader Network, joins us to break down the latest action in U.S. equity markets.

September opened with a quick dip across the S&P, Dow, and Nasdaq, but as Joel highlights, the buy-the-dip mentality remains firmly in place - driven by mega-cap tech, broadening participation across sectors, and ongoing retail interest in equities.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Mega-Cap Tech Leadership - Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta continue to drive indexes, with court rulings and AI expansion acting as catalysts.
  
  


• Broadening Rally - Equal-weight indexes, small caps (IWM), and biotech show strength alongside value plays like healthcare and dividend stocks.
  
  


• Retail Sector Resilience - Strong reports from Macy’s (M) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) highlight consumer demand, even as IPO speculation unwinds.
  
  


• Precious Metals & Inflation - Gold and silver rising as investors hedge against inflation concerns, with Fed rate cuts looming despite strong markets.
  
  


• Risk Factors Ahead - The potential for stagflation if growth slows while inflation persists.
  
  

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