Opening Bid anchor Brian Sozzi reports the latest financial news for August 6, 2025. Brian speaks with TD Ameritrade Former Chairman & CEO Joe Moglia about the state of markets, the importance of taking emotions out of investing, retail investing and risk management tools, Big Tech, and his interest in ethereum. Disney reported third quarter fiscal earnings. The NFL is set to take a 10% stake in Disney's ESPN. We break down the Q3 print and discuss highlights and concerns from the report. For more Opening B ...

Market Trends - The report discusses the emergence of a new world of investing [1] - Retail investors are outperforming Wall Street [1] Industry Analysis - The housing market is facing significant issues [1] - Explores the use of drones for security purposes in New York City [1] Events - Highlights the Independent Investor Summit [1]

Market Trends & Investment Strategies - International equities, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America, are outperforming US domestic markets, suggesting diversification opportunities [5][7] - Gold has shown outstanding performance over the past couple of years, with the ETF XME (metals and mining) up more than 10% in June alone, indicating a potential investment opportunity in the metals sector [9][10] - Retail investors are increasingly allocating portions of their portfolios to gold and crypto as hedges against a potentially weakening dollar [16][18] - Younger retail investors (Gen Z and Millennials) show a more favorable stance towards crypto and gold compared to older generations [20] Portfolio Management & Risk Assessment - Shorter duration Treasury bonds are preferred due to risks at the long end, with private credit suggested as an alternative to Treasury bonds [12][13] - The industry is trying to avoid picking specific stocks with strong China exposure, recommending broader market or sector-level investments due to current uncertainties [15] - Retail investors are in a "wait and see" mode regarding potential Fed rate cuts, with a consensus expectation of two cuts by the end of the year [28] Wealth Building & Philanthropy - Professional athletes should focus on excelling in their sport while leveraging opportunities with partners and CEOs for wealth building [34][35] - Authenticity is crucial when evaluating deals and partnerships, ensuring alignment with personal values and product usage [36][40] - Athletes should educate themselves about finance and maximize their earning potential during their short careers [44][45] - Philanthropy and giving back are important for athletes to make a positive impact and inspire generosity [47][48]

Market Performance - S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed in the green on June 9, 2025 [1] - Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat at market close [1] - S&P 500 is approaching a record high [1] IPO Market - New listings reached their highest level since 2021, indicating a potential recovery in the IPO market [1] Market Influencers - Trade talks could influence the market [1] - Tariff and trade policy uncertainty continue to concern retail investors [1] Retail Investing - Charles Schwab discusses retail investing strategies [1]