In Episode 36 of Market Enthusiast, Noah and Chris discuss the recent rally of the S&P 500, analyzing the factors contributing to the market's comeback after significant downturns. They delve into Warren Buffett's investment philosophy and legacy, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking over short-term performance. The discussion also cove…

In Episode 35 of Market Enthusiast, Noah and Chris discuss the current economic landscape, including recent GDP data, job reports, and market reactions to tariffs. They explore investment strategies, the impact of geopolitical events on global trade, and reflect on historical parallels, particularly regarding the situation in Ukraine and Taiwan. Th…

In Episode 34 of Market Enthusiast, Noah and Chris unpack the recent surge in market volatility driven by tariff reversals and escalating US-China trade tensions. From tech restrictions and Taiwan to shifting manufacturing trends and investment opportunities, they explore the forces reshaping global trade—and the lasting role of the US dollar at th…

In Episode 33 of Market Enthusiast, Noah and Chris discuss various aspects of the current market landscape, including the implications of new tariffs, the resilience of the American consumer, and the evolving role of AI and robotics in the job market. They also delve into the dynamics of IPOs and the upcoming jobs report, emphasizing the uncertaint…

In Episode 32 of Market Enthusiast, Noah and Chris break down the recent 10% market correction—one of the fastest in history. They discuss what’s driving the downturn, whether it’s a buying opportunity, and how interest rates, sector rotations, and global trends play a role. Plus, they expose a shocking romance scam that cost an investor thousands.…

In episode 31 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris discuss the current state of the market, highlighting the volatility and economic uncertainty following recent elections. They delve into government spending, budget concerns, and the implications of potential recession indicators, including job market dynamics. The conversation shifts to th…

In episode 30 of Market Enthusiast, Noah and Chris discuss their experiences watching the Super Bowl, the current state of the market, and the impact of recent economic trends. They delve into the tech industry's performance, the effectiveness of Super Bowl commercials, and the ongoing debate about remote work. The conversation also touches on infl…

In episode 29 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs analyze January's market performance, focusing on the tech sector's challenges amid overall positive trends. They explore China's progress in AI technology and its impact on the U.S. market, particularly for Nvidia. The discussion expands to the AI race as a potential new Cold War and …

In episode 28 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs dive into key market trends, including population shifts, challenges in disaster-prone areas, and the evolving insurance landscape. They explore the implications of political changes on labor and rebuilding efforts, shifts in energy production, and the future of electric vehicles. The …

In episode 27 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss key 2024 financial trends, including political impacts, sector performance, and 2025 predictions, with a focus on challenges in tech, healthcare, and real estate. They highlight the need for change in commission structures, the role of tech in inflation, and offer financial adv…

In this year-end episode 26 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs reflect on the significant market growth of the year, discuss personal New Year's resolutions, and delve into retirement planning strategies. They also touch on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, and the implications o…

In episode 25 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss the current state of the market as they reflect on a profitable year, despite recent downturns. They explore the economic outlook for 2025, including potential Federal Reserve policies and their implications for inflation and interest rates. The conversation shifts to investmen…

In episode 24 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss their Thanksgiving experiences, including food traditions and reflections on the holiday. They then transition into a detailed analysis of market performance post-election, highlighting Bitcoin's rise and the flat performance of China. The conversation shifts to concerns about …

In Episode 23 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss the recent election results and their immediate impact on the stock market, particularly the favorable reaction to Trump's victory. They emphasize the importance of not making emotional investment decisions based on political outcomes. The discussion then shifts to economic pol…

In Episode 22 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss a range of topics including recent events from a conference, the importance of tax planning, the impact of the upcoming election on tax policy, current market trends, housing market dynamics, consumer resilience, interest rates, national debt, and global economic comparisons. T…

In Episode 21 of Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs recap their Nashville Advisor Conference experience, highlighting the valuable connections made with advisors and partners, engaging sessions on behavioral finance, and tech solutions like Asset Map that simplify financial planning. They also discuss top insights from speakers, includi…

In episode 20 of the Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss the current state of the market, highlighting the surprising resilience of major indices despite various economic challenges. They delve into job growth, earnings performance, and the implications of digital currencies, while also addressing inflation and consumer spending …

In episode 19 of the Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris discuss recent developments in the financial markets, including the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, market performance, and economic indicators. They also delve into the political landscape as the election approaches, the impact of labor strikes and automation on the workforce, and global e…

In episode 18 of the Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss various topics including the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the recent presidential debate, the market's reaction to a possible Harris presidency, the CPI report, the S&P 500 rebalance, and the growth of Uber Freight. They also touch on the potential impact…

In this episode of the Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss various topics including the recent US Open tennis tournament, the earnings of Nvidia, the revision of jobs data, the remarks of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the rotation between growth and value stocks, the performance of utilities, the oil shutdown in Libya, and the arrest …

In this episode of the Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss discuss recent market events, including a growth scare, the Japanese yen carry trade, and market volatility. They also touch on topics such as inflation, CEO news, and the evolution of technology companies. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the upcoming rate…

The conversation discusses the recent outperformance of small-cap stocks and the rotation happening in the market. It also touches on topics such as the Olympics, airline industry updates, cybersecurity issues, GDP growth, housing starts, and the impact of technology stocks. The hosts emphasize the importance of healthy market rotations and advise …

The conversation covers various topics including the travel boom, market rotation, inflation data, housing market, data hacks, and political investing. The hosts emphasize the importance of not making investment decisions based on emotions or politics and the need to stay invested for long-term compounding. They discuss the potential for a mild rec…

In this conversation, Noah Brooks and Chris discuss various topics including the 4th of July, market performance, inflation, diversification, and the Olympics. They also touch on the Hong Kong situation and the efficiency of the American capital markets. The conversation provides insights into the current state of the market and the factors influen…

The conversation covers various topics including the performance disparity between growth and value stocks, the concentration of market capitalization in mega-cap companies, the impact of AI on the market, the recent jobs report, the volatility index, and the state of the American economy. The hosts also discuss personal anecdotes about travel, gol…

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including market performance, job reports, Nvidia earnings, AI chips, remote work, travel, and personal experiences. The hosts discuss the impact of elections on the market, the performance of different sectors, and the future of remote work. They also share personal experiences from a trip to Las Veg…

The conversation covers various topics including the stock market reaching all-time highs, the performance of different sectors, the potential impact of AI on energy consumption, the risk of a bird flu outbreak, inflation, and the bankruptcy of Red Lobster. The hosts also discuss the Aurora Borealis, the recent rally in Chinese stocks, and the over…

In this episode of the Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Nees discuss various topics including the market sentiment, the Fed's pivot, Mother's Day spending, bond market performance, correlation between stocks and bonds, earnings season, Boeing whistleblowers, Qantas' longest nonstop route, streaming services offering live events, and the upc…

The conversation discusses a change in sentiment in the market, with a potential shift towards volatility and a minor repricing. The Federal Reserve's decision to lower rates is being pushed out, and there is a concern about potential wage inflation. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on various industries, including healthcare and e…

In this conversation, Noah Brooks and Chris Neese discuss various topics including market performance, economic data, sector rotation, and the power of compounding. They highlight the strong performance of the market in the first quarter, with energy, financials, and industrials leading the way. They also discuss the potential impact of the Francis…

In this episode of the Market Enthusiasts Podcast, Noah and Chris discuss various topics including the jobs report, CPI report, market performance, TikTok and national security, the Boeing whistleblower, and the anniversaries of the lockdown and the global financial crisis low. They emphasize the importance of not betting against the American econo…

In this conversation, Noah and Chris discuss various topics related to the economy and the financial markets. They start by analyzing the blowout jobs report for January and its impact on rate cuts. They also discuss the challenges of achieving a soft landing for the economy and the performance of the market, which has reached all-time highs. The c…

In this first conversation of 2024, Noah and Chris discuss various topics related to the market and the economy. They talk about the year-end rally and market performance, job numbers and economic growth, the outperformance of the US economy compared to international markets, inflation and GDP numbers, home prices and affordability, crypto and ETF …

In the third episode of the Market Enthusiast podcast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs from the Good Life investment team recap everything notable from 2023, including AI trends and ChatGPT, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and Ozempic. They discuss the impact that 2023 events and headlines made on returns, straight from the mouths of portfolio man…

In the second episode of the Market Enthusiast podcast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs from the Good Life investment team discuss the Thanksgiving season, focusing on the impacts on travel and shopping. They touch on various topics, including holiday travel expectations, Black Friday shopping trends, and the evolving dynamics in the market landscape. …

In this premiere episode of the Market Enthusiast podcast, presented by Good Life, host Noah Brooks and guest Chris Needs analyze the latest jobs report, highlighting the creation of 336,000 jobs, a positive sign for the economy. They emphasize the low unemployment rate of 3.8% and the increase in hourly earnings by 2.2%. The overall tone is optimi…