Halftime Report The Final Stretch Setup 11/11/25
Nov 11, 2025
Join Stephanie Link, a savvy portfolio manager focused on consumer investments, Josh Brown, a market commentator spotlighting top stock ideas, and Joe Terranova, a strategic investment committee member. They dive into under-the-radar consumer trends and Josh highlights the allure of Aerospace & Defense stocks amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. Stephanie shares her latest moves, including adding Starbucks and trimming Target, while Joe emphasizes the importance of risk management as the year wraps up.
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Bull Case Beyond AI
- The market's rally is supported by earnings growth, productivity gains, and easing inflation rather than solely AI hype.
- Stephanie Link argues seasonality and economic strength justify buying dips into year-end.
Manage Tech Exposure And Use Stops
- Assess if your technology positions could serve as liquidity in 2026 and avoid overexposure to mega-cap tech.
- Use stops and manage risk instead of chasing big winners at peak prices, says Joe Terranova and Josh Brown.
Dichotomy Within AI Winners
- The market is separating hyperscalers with clear AI CapEx paybacks from companies with murkier AI returns.
- Josh Brown notes both AI and non-AI secular winners can advance in this bull market.