Halftime Report Positioning Plays at All-Time Highs 7/17/25
Jul 17, 2025
In this session, Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, shares his insights on navigating peak market conditions while emphasizing the importance of trimming high-flying stocks like Nvidia. Joe Terranova, Chief Market Strategist for Virtus Investment Partners, discusses effective portfolio management strategies as earnings season approaches. Bill Baruch, President of Blue Line Futures, highlights potential investment opportunities in the commodity markets. They delve into Netflix’s anticipated earnings and reassess the evolving dynamics of major tech stocks.
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Trim Gains After Rally
- Now is not the time to get more bullish than weeks ago.
- Consider trimming stock positions that have grown disproportionately in your portfolio.
Market Could Stage Steady Climb
- Earnings are strong but Q3 may see flat or slightly down performance.
- The market may be setting up for a steady climb like 2018-2019 after spring's decline.
Raise Cash After Big Gains
- Take some money off the table after significant gains.
- Tactical cash raising provides flexibility through earnings season and market digestion.