Halftime Report Is the Worst Over for Stocks? 4/15/25
Apr 15, 2025
This discussion features Josh Brown, an investment expert known for his sharp market insights and strategic portfolio moves, alongside Dubravko Lakos, J.P. Morgan's Head of Global Markets Strategy. They tackle whether the turbulence in the stock market has subsided and delve into Brown's recent switch from Alphabet to Netflix, citing consumer behavior and resilience. Lakos shares his outlook for 2025, emphasizing the potential of global equities, while the duo examines tech sector challenges, monetary policy shifts, and emerging investment strategies.
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Mixed Market Signals and Resilience
- Recent market indicators show mixed signals including bearish fund manager surveys and earnings that are better than feared.
- Despite volatility, select sectors like technology and semiconductors are showing resilience and positive momentum.
Time to Buy Global Equities
- Start deploying cash into global equities especially in Europe and Japan, as valuations have become attractive post-April 2nd drop.
- Stay neutral on large-cap U.S. stocks but overweight cyclical sectors and developed ex-U.S. equities to capture potential stimulus benefits.
Josh Brown's Alphabet to Netflix Move
- Josh Brown sold Alphabet due to rising competition from AI-based search alternatives like ChatGPT.
- He bought Netflix as a more defensive tech stock with strong resilience and growth potential through 2030.