Money with Murphy: What Q2 Earnings Tells us about AI’s Impact
Money with Murphy: What Q2 Earnings Tells us about AI’s Impact
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.
Earlier this month, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into effect, introducing a range of incentives aimed at supporting U.S. businesses. Key provisions include expanded bonus depreciation, enhanced credits for manufacturing and R&D, and changes to international tax rules. While the bill includes some complex and potentially controversial elements, such as its impact on the deficit and government spending, this week’s Money with Murphy focuses on how the business-related provisions could influence companies—and, in turn, investment portfolios.
