Economic Trouble? | Intel Parabolic? | Micron vs Apple | Post Earnings Volatility | The Fed and Rates

Economic Trouble? | Intel Parabolic? | Micron vs Apple | Post Earnings Volatility | The Fed and Rates

May 3, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 373

About this episode

Derek Moore and guests discuss economic indicators, stock valuations, and the Federal Reserve's potential rate changes.

Derek Moore is joined by Mike Snyder and Shane Skinner exploring whether the economy via the LEI (Leading Economic Indicator) is flashing bearish signals. Then, they run through Micron, Intel, and Apple looking at relative valuations and what analysts are predicting. Later, they review some post earnings moves and volatility (or lack thereof). Plus, why do people think the Fed has a chance to raise rates? Micron vs Apple relative forward PE ratios Micron's forward PE is really low, but why? Intel continues its parabolic run What is the LEI Leading Economic Indicator Weights within the LEO How sentiment is super low and how it impacts LEI Powell wraps up his last meeting but he's not leaving? Does Warsh get rate cuts Lots of dissent within the Fed? Mentioned in this Episode Derek Moore's book Broken Pie Chart https://amzn.to/3S8ADNT Jay Pestrichelli's book Buy and Hedge https://amzn.to/3jQYgMt Derek's book on public speaking Effortless Public Speaking https://amzn.to/3hL1Mag Contact Derek derek.moore@zegainvestments.com

People in this episode

Host: Derek Moore

Guests: Mike Snyder, Shane Skinner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Intel, Micron, Apple, The Fed

Books & works: Broken Pie Chart, Buy and Hedge, Effortless Public Speaking

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