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In this episode of Blue Chip NOW!, Daniel Dusina, CFA, Matt Mondoux, CFA, CMT, CFP®, and Daniel Seder, CFA, CMT, CFP® dive into the recent turbulence across markets, especially among artificial intelligence and big tech stocks. The team discusses how AI-linked giants like Nvidia, Meta, and Oracle collectively shed $800 billion in value over one week — signaling that investor optimism around endless AI growth might be tempering. The team weighs whether this volatility is simply a natural "hiccup" in a fast-moving sector or the start of a more sustained cooldown and stresses the importance of thoughtful position sizing as tech valuations evolve.

From there, the conversation moves to the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and its cautious messaging on future moves. The hosts break down how the Fed's "cut, but wait" approach is shaping monetary expectations and market sentiment. They also address the ongoing government shutdown delaying key data releases, the implications for investor confidence, and the growing chatter about regional bank credit issues. The episode closes with perspective on credit spreads and why, despite some widening, the current environment isn't yet cause for alarm — just a reminder that prudent portfolio monitoring remains essential.

"Investor optimism around unlimited growth in AI is starting to be questioned." – Daniel Dusina

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

00:50 – AI & Big Tech Volatility

02:32 – Portfolio Implications

04:20 – Are Valuations Still Too High?

07:11 – Fed Rate Cut Recap

10:02 – Data Delays & Market Uncertainty

13:01 – Regional Bank Credit Concerns

16:52 – Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways