From Bear Scare to Record Highs – A Resilient Q2 Recap
From Bear Scare to Record Highs – A Resilient Q2 Recap
In the second quarter, markets took investors on a wild ride—from a sharp selloff that nearly pushed stocks into bear market territory to a powerful rebound that ended with new all-time highs. Bonds also posted gains, while the U.S. dollar saw a notable decline. Economic data remained supportive, with easing inflation and strong job growth helping stabilize sentiment. In this week’s Money with Murphy, Kara breaks down the key drivers behind Q2’s volatility, what the latest numbers are telling us, and why diversification remains critical heading into the second half of the year.
This quarter’s earnings results are in—and they’re sending a powerful message. In this week’s Money with Murphy, Kara breaks down one of the strongest earnings seasons in recent years and unpacks how artificial intelligence is reshaping more than just the tech sector, the AI ripple effects are reaching deep into industrials and beyond. Kara also explores what rising guidance and shifting corporate investments say about the future—and whether we’re witnessing the early stages of a new economic revolution.
The Fed Effect: Power, Politics, and Your Portfolio
A new wave of meme stock mania has taken over social media, sending the prices of some surprising companies soaring. But behind the hype lies a cautionary tale—just ask investors who bought AMC at its peak during the 2021 frenzy. In this week’s Money with Murphy, Kara Murphy draws on her experience as a former stock analyst to explain why chasing momentum can backfire, and what investors should focus on instead. Spoiler: fundamentals still matter.
