In this financial discussion, Jeffrey Fratarcangeli hosts Bernard Koepp, managing director of CJ Lawrence, to analyze current market conditions and investment opportunities. Their conversation examines the US dollar's 10% depreciation, international market outperformance, and how technological advancements are driving corporate earnings growth. What you'll learn: - Why international markets are outperforming the US and what's behind the dollar's depreciation - How AI technology is driving double-digit corporate earnings growth - Investment opportunities in technology, financials, and industrial sectors - Impact of upcoming interest rate cuts on yield curves and mortgage rates About Fratarcangli Wealth Management At Fratarcangeli Wealth Management we help manage wealth for individuals and organizations across Michigan, Florida, Indiana, and New York City. We work with clients who do not have the time, information, or resources to manage wealth effectively themselves. Clients include high net worth families, celebrities, athletes, business owners, corporate executives, retirees, and companies of all sizes seeking goal-oriented investment planning. Let’s connect Website - https://fratarcangeliwealth.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-fratarcangeli-a2996394 Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/profile/jeffrey-fratarcangeli Crunchbase - https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jeffrey-fratarcangeli More insights from Jeffrey Fratarcangeli https://medium.com/@jeffreyfratarcangeli/navigating-wealth-with-wisdom-insights-from-jeffrey-fratarcangeli-on-financial-strategy-and-legacy-d527b4399bd0 https://medium.com/@jeffreyfratarcangeli/jeffrey-fratarcangeli-explains-how-to-set-your-children-up-for-financial-success-early-az-big-43ac044bdc7d #wealthmanagement #marketoutlook #investmentstrategy #financialplanning #aiinvesting #tariffimpact #internationalinvesting #corporateearnings #interestrates

In this Friday market update, Jeffrey Fratacangeli discusses the latest jobs report, its impact on expected interest rate cuts, and the strong earnings performance of S&P 500 companies. He explains how technological advancements and AI expansion are driving unprecedented double-digit earnings growth projections for the coming years, while emphasizing the importance of long-term investment strategies. What you'll learn: What the lower-than-expected jobs report (22,000 vs 75,000) signals Why the Federal Reserve is now expected to cut rates The impact of Broadcom's strong earnings on the technology sector Why 81% of S&P 500 companies beat their earnings expectations How projected earnings growth for 2026-2027 affects market valuations About Fratarcangli Wealth Management At Fratarcangeli Wealth Management we help manage wealth for individuals and organizations across Michigan, Florida, Indiana, and New York City. We work with clients who do not have the time, information, or resources to manage wealth effectively themselves. Clients include high net worth families, celebrities, athletes, business owners, corporate executives, retirees, and companies of all sizes seeking goal-oriented investment planning. Let’s connect Website - https://fratarcangeliwealth.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fratarcangeliwealth Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/companies/fratarcangeli-wealth-management/ Crunchbase - https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/fratarcangeli-wealth-management More insights from Jeffrey Fratarcangeli https://londonlovesbusiness.com/managing-retirement-planning-in-a-changing-economy-four-tips-from-jeffrey-fratarcangeli/ https://wealthandfinance.digital/the-risks-of-following-financial-advice-from-finfluencers-according-to-jeffrey-fratarcangeli/ #marketupdate #interestrates #earningsreports #aistocks #broadcom #marketvaluation #investmentstrategy #federalreserve #wealthmanagement

In this Friday market update, Jeffrey Fratarcangeli reviews recent earnings reports and economic data, highlighting PaloAlto's strong performance, mixed retail results, and the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain current interest rates. He discusses the rare dissent from two Fed chairs against Jerome Powell's guidance and examines factors affecting potential rate cuts in September, while maintaining an optimistic outlook for long-term market growth despite typical seasonal volatility. What you'll learn: - How Palo Alto beat earnings expectations despite being down 3% year-to-date - The mixed performance of retail companies like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot - Why two Federal Reserve chairs dissented from Powell's decision to leave rates unchanged - The market's expectation of a September rate cut and its potential impact - Updates on housing starts and existing home sales as inflation indicators - Developments in diplomatic efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict About Fratarcangli Wealth Management At Fratarcangeli Wealth Management we help manage wealth for individuals and organizations across Michigan, Florida, Indiana, and New York City. We work with clients who do not have the time, information, or resources to manage wealth effectively themselves. Clients include high net worth families, celebrities, athletes, business owners, corporate executives, retirees, and companies of all sizes seeking goal-oriented investment planning. Let’s connect https://fratarcangeliwealth.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/fratarcangeliwealth https://www.forbes.com/companies/fratarcangeli-wealth-management/ https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/fratarcangeli-wealth-management More insights from Jeffrey Fratarcangeli https://londonlovesbusiness.com/managing-retirement-planning-in-a-changing-economy-four-tips-from-jeffrey-fratarcangeli/ https://wealthandfinance.digital/the-risks-of-following-financial-advice-from-finfluencers-according-to-jeffrey-fratarcangeli/ https://www.techtimes.com/articles/309932/20250408/jeffrey-fratarcangeli-mentoring-new-wealth-managers.htm #marketupdate #earningsreports #federalreserve #interestrates #paloalto #nvidia #housingmarket #economicdata #investmentstrategy