Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss Apple's breakout to new highs and the bull case for a $400 price target, whether cracks are beginning to show in the AI trade after Samsung's earnings reaction, why consumer sentiment remains deeply pessimistic even as stocks keep climbing, the emerging markets ETF quirk that's rewarding some investors over others, whether we're witnessing one of the strongest earnings-driven bull markets in history, and why the HALO trade could continue to outperform in the second half of the year.
Plus, Michael makes the case for MAGS, Josh brings another mystery chart, and much more.
This episode is sponsored by Public. Learn more at public.com/WAYT
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►00:00 - Intro
►04:30 - Apple Breaks Out
►23:37 - AI Unwind
►32:08 - Sentiment vs Stocks
►40:42 - Watch Your Index
►43:40 - Best Bull Market Ever
►50:31 - HALO for the Second Half
►53:17 - Make The Case
►57:48 - Mystery Chart
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On this episode of What Are Your Thoughts, Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick discuss Apple's breakout to new highs and the bull case for a $400 price target, whether cracks are beginning to show in the AI trade after Samsung's earnings reaction, why consumer sentiment remains deeply pessimistic even as stocks keep climbing, the emerging markets ETF quirk that's rewarding some investors over others, whether we're witnessing one of the strongest earnings-driven bull markets in history, and why the HALO trade could continue to outperform in the second half of the year.
Plus, Michael makes the case for MAGS, Josh brings another mystery chart, and much more.
This episode is sponsored by Public. Learn more at public.com/WAYT
COMPOUND MERCH: idontshop.com
►00:00 - Intro
►04:30 - Apple Breaks Out
►23:37 - AI Unwind
►32:08 - Sentiment vs Stocks
►40:42 - Watch Your Index
►43:40 - Best Bull Market Ever
►50:31 - HALO for the Second Half
►53:17 - Make The Case
►57:48 - Mystery Chart
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Listen to our podcasts:
TCAF: podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/TCAF
Animal Spirits: podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/animalspirits
Ask The Compound: podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/ATC
Talking Wealth: podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/talking-wealth
Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions and is not a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See additional disclosures: ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures. “Likes” or other comments are not intended to be endorsements of Ritholtz Wealth Management, or their employees and are not compensated.
The Compound Media, Inc, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation with, Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. See disclaimers: ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures.
Paid for by Public Investing. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services by Public Advisors LLC, SEC-registered adviser. Complete disclosures available at public.com/disclosures
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