Halftime Report The Post-Fed Market 12/11/25
Dec 11, 2025
In this discussion, Josh Brown, a dynamic investment advisor known for his bold market predictions, and Bill Baruch, a savvy market strategist, analyze the market's response to the recent Fed rate cut. They delve into the implications for sectors like cyclicals and tech, debating Uber's future after Stephanie Link sells her shares. Josh argues for the long-term potential of Uber's strategy against heavy competition and shares his insights on Exxon's technical breakout. The conversation wraps up with diverse trade picks and market insights.
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Broad Market Strength Beyond Big Tech
- The equal-weight S&P (RSP) hitting record highs shows market breadth beyond the MAG-7 elite.
- Josh Brown argues the broader market rally means "nobody is down in this trade" despite big-tech weakness.
Rotation Away From OpenAI Proximity
- Malcolm Etheridge says investors are rotating away from OpenAI-touched names into other tech like Google and Broadcom.
- He links the recent equal-weight pickup to sentiment shifts after OpenAI-related publicity.
Wait For Clear Spending Guidance
- Malcolm sold Oracle after earnings because management wouldn't define a capex ceiling or contingency plans.
- He recommends waiting for clearer answers on spending commitments before owning the stock.