Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, JC Parets, and Michael Parekh as they dissect the recent market volatility, discuss the DOJ's ruling against Google, and share insights on navigating uncertain times. With over 100 years of combined market experience, our panel offers a calm perspective on the VIX spike and what it means for investors.

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We cover:

• The recent VIX spike and its implications for the market

• Whether the current bull market is still intact

• The DOJ's ruling against Google and its potential impact on big tech

• The yen carry trade unwinding and its effects on global markets

• Trends with No Friends: Overlooked stocks making moves

• The importance of understanding your risk profile

• Why panic selling during volatility is often a mistake

• How to approach portfolio rebalancing in times of uncertainty

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Skip Ahead:

(00:00) Introduction and market overview

(05:12) Understanding the VIX spike and its implications

(14:03) Is the bull market still intact?

(18:24) Google's antitrust ruling and impact on big tech

(32:24) Michael Parekh on the DOJ vs Google case

(37:13) Should you sell Google stock?

(41:25) Recent acquisitions in the AI space

(49:55) Explaining the yen carry trade

(58:24) Trends with No Friends: Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)

(01:00:16) Howard's picks: CBOE and Philip Morris International

(01:02:53) Phil's advice on long-term investing plans

(01:05:42) Understanding your risk profile in volatile markets

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• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon

• JC - https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts

• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman

• Michael - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh

• Riley - https://stocktwits.com/coloradoriley

• Production and Marketing - https://penname.co/

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