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Episode Date: March 20, 2026This week, I break down why the market feels stuck and what’s really driving it. Stocks have now declined for three straight weeks, but this isn’t a t...
Chris Perras, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer of Oak Harvest Financial Group shares his insight into the markets based on 25 years experience. Advisory services are provided through Oak Harvest Investment Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Insurance services are provided through Oak Harvest Insurance Services, LLC, a licensed insurance agency.
116 episodes transcribedThis week, I break down why the market feels stuck and what’s really driving it. Stocks have now declined for three straight weeks, but this isn’t a t...
I walk through what’s really happening in the market right now after months of volatility, geopolitical headlines, and sideways movement in the S&...
Wall Street is debating a provocative question this week: If AI continues exceeding expectations, could that actually become bearish for the broader e...
Why is the S&P 500 flat in 2026 while small-cap value stocks and high-dividend sectors are quietly outperforming? In this market update, you’ll ga...
Is the biggest surprise of 2026 already happening, and almost no one sees it yet? I break down what investors should be watching in the S&P 500,...
Early 2026 market volatility has my attention, despite realized volatility staying low... while the bond and options markets quietly flash warning si...
A Key Risk for 2026 emerged quickly. What sparked the sudden market pullback, and how should investors should think about it calmly and clearly? I dis...
Do the Tradeable Volatility Markets think there are Road bumps coming? Turn on the financial news and you’ll hear the word “volatility” almost every d...
Patience may matter more than usual for investors in 2026. Our investment team remains constructive on equities this year, but we expect increased m...
In Part 3 of Oak Harvest’s 2026 Market Outlook, I explain why our investment team believes 2026 could be a year of elevated market volatility and what...
If you are approaching retirement — or already retired — understanding potential market dynamics ahead is an important part of long-term planning. In...
Here's your sneak peak of what our team expects for the 1st half of 2026 in the markets. I'll walk you through what investors can realistically expect...
Markets have gone up since Covid, but the ride has been anything but smooth. In this video, I break down why market pullbacks are not rare events, how...
Market volatility isn’t a Black Friday sale, and in this video, I walk through why investors may experience drawdowns even during strong long-term mar...
Over the past decade, the “Magnificent 7” stocks grew rapidly by operating relatively asset-light businesses. But today, these same companies are allo...
What if I told you the shape of today’s economy might explain why some Americans feel prosperous while others feel like they are falling behind? In th...
Today I’m blending a little classic rock with market insight to cut through the noise of bearish headlines and bubble talk. You’ll hear why I don’t ag...
Paul Tudor Jones recently said we’re in the “9th inning” of the AI tech stock bubble, the late stages of a market mania similar to 1999’s Dot-com peak...
Are we seeing the top of the AI boom or just another milestone in a long-term growth story? In this week’s Market Update, I examines whether September...
Maybe five or ten years from now, we’ll look back and wonder if September 2025 was the top of the AI boom. Personally, I doubt it. For now, those who...