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AppLovin vs. Atlassian; The Stocks Galore
AppLovin vs. Atlassian; The Stocks Galore
Ram Ahluwalia Lumida Ledger
Here’s a preview of what we’ll cover this week:  Macro: Should You Trust The NFP Print? Markets: Markets Keep Absorbing The Bad News; Software Is Back; Collegium: Bad Earnings Day, Interesting Price; Semis: Easy To Mark The Bottom; Vistra Corp: AI...
4 days ago
17 MIN READ
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The State of the Markets (August 2026)
Charlie Bilello Charlie Bilello
View the video of this post here. The State of the Markets in 10 Charts… 1) More Milestones, More All-Time Highs The S&P 500 crossed above 7,700 this week for the first time, its 8th 100-point milestone of the year. A year ago it was at 6,300. 5 years...
1 week ago
4 MIN READ
Leopold's Liquidation, Microsoft and is Software Back?
Leopold's Liquidation, Microsoft and is Software Back?
Ram Ahluwalia Lumida Ledger
Here’s a preview of what we’ll cover this week:  Macro: Fed Backs The US Economy; Inflation Is Still the Problem Markets: Markets Finish Higher as Leadership Flips; How Is The Earnings Season?; Microsoft: Please Don’t Associate Me With OpenAI; OpenAI:...
2 weeks ago
25 MIN READ
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The Week in Charts (7/27/26)
Charlie Bilello Charlie Bilello
View the video of this post here. AI is supposed to save advisors time – not become another tab to manage. That’s why YCharts built Y, an AI agent that works directly inside the platform advisors already use. Y can analyze portfolios, compare...
2 weeks ago
5 MIN READ
Is the CapEx Sustainable?; Google Breakdown
Is the CapEx Sustainable?; Google Breakdown
Ram Ahluwalia Lumida Ledger
Here’s a preview of what we’ll cover this week:  Macro: Bread and Synchrony Confirmed Consumer Strength Markets: High Expectations; When Will Semiconductors Bottom?; We Are In A Rotation; The Bull Market Remains Intact; Plenty of Worry. Plenty of Cash;...
3 weeks ago
24 MIN READ
The State of the U.S. Consumer; China's Kimi Model
The State of the U.S. Consumer; China's Kimi Model
Ram Ahluwalia Lumida Ledger
Here’s a preview of what we’ll cover this week:  Macro: The American Consumer; Credit Quality Stays High; Deal Flow Is Soaring At Record Pace; The Fed Can Afford to Wait. Markets: A Brick in the Road; Momentum Was Due for a Time-Out; The Magnificent Seven...
4 weeks ago
27 MIN READ
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The Week in Charts (7/14/26)
Charlie Bilello Charlie Bilello
View the video of this post here. Managing your wealth involves much more than choosing investments. Creative Planning brings financial planning, investment management, tax strategy, estate planning and insurance together under one roof, with a dedicated...
1 month ago
5 MIN READ
Microsoft vs. Microstrategy
Microsoft vs. Microstrategy
Ram Ahluwalia Lumida Ledger
Here’s a preview of what we’ll cover this week:  Macro: Don’t Bet Against The US Consumer Markets: The Rotation Is Not Over; What Would Cause Me To Go Bearish; Consumer Discretionary: The Worst Is Priced In; Microsoft Is Cutting Out the AI Middleman;...
1 month ago
21 MIN READ
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The State of the Markets (July 2026)
Charlie Bilello Charlie Bilello
View the video of this post here. This week’s post is sponsored by YCharts, a powerful investment research platform that helps advisors analyze markets, compare securities, and create compelling client visuals. Learn more and get 20% off your initial...
1 month ago
4 MIN READ
The American Bicentennial
The American Bicentennial
Ram Ahluwalia Lumida Ledger
Here’s a preview of what we’ll cover this week:  Macro: 250 Years, and Still Flourishing; The Jobs Report Markets: The Great Semis Unwind Has Begun; The AI buildout Needs a Power Cord; The Compliance Gene Lumida Curations: Dylan Patel on Why Nvidia Is...
1 month ago
19 MIN READ