About this episode

The Investment Committee discusses the potential impact of Middle East uncertainty on the market and shares trading strategies.

Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate whether the uncertainty in the Middle East will stall the market or push it even lower. Plus, the desk shares trading strategies for some of their stocks on the move. And later, Michael Santoli joins us with his midday check on the market. Investment Committee Disclosures

People in this episode

Guest: Michael Santoli

Topics covered

• market uncertainty
• Middle East
• trading strategies

Keywords

• market pullback
• investment strategies
• stock market

Mentioned in this episode

Products: stocks

Places: the Middle East

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