Halftime Report Trading the Resilient Market 7/11/25
Jul 11, 2025
Investment experts Josh Brown, Jenny Harrington, Stephanie Link, and Jim Lebenthal unpack market resilience despite pullbacks. They discuss GDP growth projections and bullish sectors like industrials and housing while addressing bond yields and AI's economic impacts. The team also dives into strategic stock picking, particularly in healthcare, and emphasizes quality investments during dips. Additionally, Bitcoin's record highs and shifting dynamics in dividend-paying stocks are scrutinized, offering a comprehensive look at today's investment landscape.
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Resilient Market Amid Uncertainty
- UBS highlights the remarkable resilience of the US equity market despite geopolitical noise and Fed uncertainties.
- Market growth around 2.5% GDP, with expected earnings growth possibly outpacing market expectations at 10%.
AI Outweighs Tariff Concerns
- Real bond yields breaking certain levels signal market concern about economy and tariffs.
- AI revolution is seen as a longer-lasting, more profound driver than short-term tariff news.
Diversify Beyond Mega Caps
- Consider diversifying beyond the MAG-7 stocks into equal-weighted growth portfolios.
- Many non-MAG-7 stocks offer compelling valuations and earnings growth opportunities.