[music] Welcome to Stocks and Translation, Yahoo Finance's video podcast that cuts through the market mayhem, the noisy numbers, and the hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. I'm Jared Blickery, your host. And with me is my co-host, Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke Depalma, who's here to connect the dots and to be that bridge between Wall Street and Main Street.Today we're going to be talking about market technicals, reading the tea leaves and charts ...

Group 1 - JP Morgan is perceived to be experiencing weakness in the current market environment [1] - There is a suggestion to focus on regional banks that may benefit from a steeper yield curve [1] - ExxonMobil is indicated to be in a favorable position, with a recommendation to buy into the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) [1]

Group 1 - The investor has 15 years of experience in financial services, focusing on macro trends and identifying undervalued sectors and thematic investment opportunities such as metals, gold, and cryptocurrency [1] - The investor has a strong educational background with a BS in Finance and an MBA, and has worked in both New York and North Carolina [1] - The investor emphasizes the importance of diligent saving and investing, having transitioned from a middle-class background to co-managing a seven-figure investment account [2] Group 2 - The investor maintains an updated portfolio that includes a variety of funds, stocks, and sectors, which is shared with followers [3] - Key investments include broad market ETFs like DIA, VOO, QQQM, and sector-specific funds such as XLE and VPU, as well as alternatives like Bitcoin and gold [3] - The investor contributes to the CEF/ETF Income Laboratory, focusing on managed income portfolios targeting approximately 8% yields, with a majority of holdings being monthly-payers for steady income [3]