Joe, always good to see you. Thanks so much for joining me. >> Thank you.Very good to be with you, Jennifer. Happy holidays. >> Happy holidays to you.And what a way to kick off the holidays with such a stellar third quarter GDP number up 4.3% a full percentage point above expectations and driven by consumer spending up three and a half% though a large chunk of that from healthcare spending. Though we also saw trade really add to this number as well. Joe, can we see this level of growth sustained into next y ...

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Caregiving Challenges - Caregiving for loved ones can be a difficult journey, involving time and financial sacrifices [1] - Caregivers often face challenges related to bills, paperwork, and medical visits [1] - The work of caregiving can negatively impact the mental and physical health of the caregiver [1] Financial & Legal Aspects of Caregiving - Essential legal documents should be prepared in advance for caregiving situations [1] - Beth Pinsker, a financial columnist, authored "My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving" [1] Resources & Support - Yahoo Finance provides resources for managing financial life, including stock data, news, and market data [1] - Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement podcast discusses caregiving with financial columnist Beth Pinsker [1] - Decoding Retirement podcast is available on Yahoo Finance and other platforms [1]

Tax Policy Changes - The child tax credit received a $200 boost to the maximum amount for the 2025 tax year [2] - Individuals with tipped income can deduct that on their tax return, effective for 2025 [3] - A new $6,000 deduction per senior is available, subject to income thresholds [5][6] Impact of Tariffs - In 2025, tariffs amount to an estimated $1,100 burden per US household on average [7][8] - If tariffs remain in effect, the burden is projected to grow to about $1,400 per household next year [8] - Customs duties on Christmas lights alone have risen to $45 million this year [9] - Tariffs on holiday items have climbed to upwards of $500 million through the first 9 months of 2025 [11] - Toys and board games are subject to tariffs, increasing their cost [13][15] Offsetting Factors - Tax cuts passed by Congress last year will result in larger refunds [16] - The Treasury Department will adjust withholding tables for lower taxes from each paycheck [16] - Tax cuts in aggregate have a larger revenue impact than the tariff hikes [17]

AI & Tech Industry Trends - The AI revolution is significantly underestimated, with potential for substantial growth in the coming years [2][3] - US is ahead of China in tech for the first time in 30 years [3] - Enterprise adoption of AI is accelerating, with capex 50% higher than the beginning of the year [19] - 20% of vehicles are expected to be autonomous in the next 3-4 years [6] Company Specific Analysis - Nvidia is seen as fueling the AI revolution, with potential for numbers to be significantly underestimated, projecting a $250 stock price in a base case by the end of 2026 [2] - Tesla's autonomous robo-taxi initiatives are valued at $1 trillion conservatively, with a bull case of $3 trillion and a base case of $2 trillion [7] - Palantir is viewed as a disruptive force in the enterprise market, potentially becoming the next Salesforce or Oracle, with a trillion-dollar market cap expected in the next 2-3 years [13] - Adobe is facing pressure due to AI's impact on its business model and needs to adapt [16][17] Competitive Landscape - General Motors is in a better position than Ford in navigating the autonomous chapter [10][11] - Palantir poses a threat to traditional software companies like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Workday [16]

Market Trends & Economic Indicators - Gold prices hit a record high, up 70% this year, with 50 record highs this year [1] - Copper prices also reached a record high, increasing by 30% this year, driven by AI data center usage [2] - US holiday retail spending increased by 42% year-over-year across all payment types [3] - Gas prices hit a 4-year low average nationwide ahead of the holiday travel rush [2] - Strong GDP print of 43% leads to uncertainty about future rate cuts [5] Fintech & Investment Opportunities - Fintech valuations are reflecting a negative scenario, potentially creating investment opportunities [9] - Consumer spending is supportive during the holiday season, impacting fintech [8] - Some fintech business models, like Block and PayPal, are seen as mature [11] - Dave, a neo bank providing short-term loans, shows promise in meeting consumer financial needs [12][13] Automotive Industry & Ford's Strategy - Ford's stock is up 36% year-to-date, despite a $195 billion charge tied to EV plans [30] - Ford CEO Jim Farley highlights a shortage of 400000 repair technicians across the economy, with 6000 bays in Ford dealerships without technicians [33][38] - Ford faces a $2 billion net tariff impact, hindering further US investments [49] - Ford acknowledges that customers are not interested in $75000 EVs and is shifting focus to more affordable EVs [53][54] AI & Technology - The market is pricing in tech and the S&P at 23%, but expectations are adjusted down to 18% [16][17] - Software names like Salesforce and Intuit may benefit from AI [17] - HUT 8's deal with Enthropic and Fluid Stack, backed by Google, indicates strong demand for AI infrastructure [22] - Service Now will acquire cyber security startup Armis in a $775 billion deal to expand its cyber security offerings amid the AI boom [28]

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It's the feel-good time of year. So, on today's stocks in translation, we are breaking down sentiment. And let's be honest, feelings, they are messy.They're hard to quantify. You can ask 10 people how they feel, you'll get 10 vastly different answers. But the way we use it, sentiment is really just a catch-all term for a whole bunch of moods about the economy or markets.From optimism and bullishness to pessimism and bearishness. And for better or worse, all of them have a number attached which helps us trac ...

Investment Trends - Investors are already heavily exposed to AI stocks through investments like the S&P 500, making direct AI stock purchases less appealing [1] - Gold requires an active decision to purchase, unlike passive AI exposure through broader market investments [1] - Older investors, particularly in regions like Las Vegas and Florida, continue to increase their gold holdings [2] - Many investors find balancing their portfolios with gold to be a significant decision, suggesting a preference for stocks [3] Market Sentiment - There's a noticeable desire among investors to diversify beyond their existing AI stock holdings [1] - The market remains largely driven by stocks, despite interest in alternative assets like gold [3]

14 out of the 17 largest pharmaceutical companies have now agreed to drastically lower drug prices for their American patients for the American people and patients at heavily discounted most favored nations prices. In other words, whatever the drug sells for in the world, whatever the lowest number is, if it's Germany, if it's in UK, anywhere, we will match that price. Right now, sometimes it's 10 times higher and every single American will benefit.This will have a tremendous impact on health care itself. S ...