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The episode discusses the recent rise in stock markets, Nvidia's performance, and various economic indicators affecting investors.

The Dow closed at a record high today while the S&P 500 wrapped up its 8th straight week of gains, showing just how strong momentum has been despite constant concerns about inflation, interest rates, and global uncertainty. Nvidia once again crushed earnings, raised its dividend to $0.25 per share, and announced an $80 billion share buyback program. Even though the stock dipped after earnings, these moves are often viewed as bullish signs for long term investors and reinforce Nvidia’s critical role in powering the AI buildout. At the same time, the 10 year U.S. Treasury yield nearly touched 4.7% earlier this week before falling back below 4.6% by Friday’s close. For investors looking for stability or less market exposure, earning close to 4.7% backed by the U.S. government is becoming an increasingly attractive option. Gold futures also moved lower as investors continue weighing inflation expectations, interest rates, and broader market sentiment. We also discuss Michael Burry’s latest warning that the stock market has “jumped the shark,” what that phrase actually means, and why some investors are questioning his repeated bearish calls over the years. Plus, we cover Kevin…

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