Wall Street’s Smart Money Wins as Tariff Whiplash Grips Markets

Group 1 - Wall Street is experiencing a shift where tactical trading is outperforming traditional buy-and-hold strategies, driven by various market uncertainties [1][2] - Hedge funds and active stock-pickers are achieving performance levels not seen since 2007, with quantitative and risk-parity strategies leading the way [2] - The software sector is facing significant selloffs due to fears surrounding AI's impact on subscription-revenue models, affecting various labor-intensive industries [3] Group 2 - Oil prices have risen to near their highest levels since August, influenced by geopolitical tensions and warnings from President Trump regarding Iran [3] - The Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of Trump's global tariffs has led to a temporary stock market advance, despite ongoing policy uncertainty [4][5] - Market strategist Jim Thorne highlights stress signals such as a weakening dollar and high valuations in companies like Walmart, suggesting a need for tactical investment approaches [5]