

Maggie Lake Talking Markets
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Maggie Lake breaks down all the daily market action with the best minds in finance. Join us after the US market close each day for smart conversation that will help you understand this complex investing landscape and build wealth without losing your sanity. If you want knowledge, civility, karaoke and the occasional cocktail recommendation, you've come to the right place.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 41min
Episode 99: Is There Too Much Greed? With Tommy Thornton.
In this discussion, Tommy Thornton, founder of Hedge Fund Telemetry and market sentiment analyst, highlights concerning overvaluation in tech stocks like NVIDIA and AMD. He contrasts extreme bullish sentiment from his Daily Sentiment Index with the CNN Fear & Greed Index. Tommy also shares his perspective on excessive leverage risks, crowded trades, and the potential inevitability of a bear market, comparing current conditions to past market crises. Insights into short positions and energy bottlenecks for AI infrastructure add intriguing layers to their conversation.

Oct 25, 2025 • 33min
Episode 98: A Rate Cut, Then What? With Dale Pinkert.
We made it, gang. It's Friday, which means it's Dale Pinkert Residency time. The TradeGateHub coach joins Maggie Lake to helps us make sense of the week, which wraps up today with a softer-than-expected CPI print (3.0% year-over-year versus 3.1% forecast). Meanwhile, stocks are finishing the week strong after a shaky midweek session, oil is rising on new Trump-era sanctions against two major Russian producers, and silver still hasn’t reached the $46 level Dale's been watching. Lots to talk about...Follow TradeGateHub on YouTube here: @TradeGateHub For more on Warren Pies work: https://www.3fourteenresearch.com/Support us on Substack: https://themarkethouse.substack.comConnect with us on Twitter: https://x.com/the_markethouse*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Oct 22, 2025 • 33min
Episode 97: Is Gold's Pain Crypto's Gain? With Noelle Acheson.
Noelle Acheson, a markets analyst and author of Crypto is Macro Now, joins to explore intriguing financial dynamics. She discusses how the recent gold correction may actually benefit crypto, particularly Bitcoin's appeal as institutions consider reallocating their assets. Acheson warns about potential complacency in the markets regarding US-China relations and inflation risks, while emphasizing the complexity of Bitcoin's role as both a risk asset and a safe haven. The conversation also touches on upcoming Tesla earnings and the current state of the altcoin cycle.

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Oct 21, 2025 • 32min
Episode 96: What's Next For Financials? With Dean Christians.
Dean Christians, founder and lead strategist at Turning Point Market Research, joins to unpack the current market landscape, particularly the financial sector. He highlights potential early warning signs from banks, suggesting that the strong market rally may hide underlying risks. Dean elaborates on historical patterns of financial weakness preceding crises and discusses his innovative risk-off composite for identifying exposure risks. He also advises caution with tech sectors post-earnings and explains why significant market rotations aren't imminent.

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Oct 17, 2025 • 38min
Episode 95: Never Just One Cockroach? With Dale Pinkert.
Dale Pinkert, a trading coach at TradeGateHub with expertise in technicals and macro risk, joins the discussion to explore the latest market dynamics. He delves into the implications of shadow banking and recent bankruptcies, warning that they're signs of broader credit troubles. Dale provides insights on gold and silver, suggesting short trades for silver due to parabolic behavior. He also highlights potential short opportunities in tech stocks and shares thoughts on Bitcoin's crucial milestone at 100k. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of adapting trading styles to individual personalities.

Oct 13, 2025 • 33min
Episode 94: Will The Stock Turn Around Hold? With Katie Stockton,
Join Katie Stockton, a Chartered Market Technician and founder of Fairlead Strategies, as she unpacks the recent market movements. She discusses the unexpected rebound after a sell-off, emphasizing the role of the 20-day moving average in filtering noise. With insights on the S&P 500’s support levels, sector rotations favoring energy and healthcare, and the dynamics of precious metals, Katie explains why gold and silver are surging. She also touches on Bitcoin's performance, treasuries as a defensive play, and the current state of uranium stocks.

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Oct 10, 2025 • 36min
Episode 93: Wild Swings In Gold. With Dale Pinkert.
Dale Pinkert, a trading coach at TradeGate Hub with a knack for technical analysis, dives into the wild fluctuations of gold this week. He discusses the intriguing divergence between gold miners and physical gold, hinting at potential market tops. Dale also shares his insights on Bitcoin's recent pullback and why taking profits might be wise. With predictions of a significant market correction on the horizon, he highlights the vulnerability of tech stocks and explores the impact of rising credit spreads. Rich insights for any trader!

Oct 6, 2025 • 37min
Episode 92: Is There Untapped Value In the S&P? With Jim Paulsen.
Jim Paulsen, an economist and market strategist known for his insights in the Paulsen Perspectives Substack, joins the discussion on the S&P 500's hidden values. He explores the dual reality of soaring tech valuations versus the potential of traditional sectors like small caps. The episode dives into AI's promise and risks, the complexities of valuing evolving tech, and why a rotation to neglected areas might be on the horizon. Paulsen also addresses how easing policies could spark broader market engagement, making a case for a more balanced investment strategy.

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Oct 3, 2025 • 32min
Episode 91: What Is The Vix Signaling? With Dale Pinkert.
Dale Pinkert, a seasoned trading coach at TradeGate Hub, joins the discussion, highlighting crucial market signals. He analyzes the VIX, predicting a potential spike to 30 this October while pointing out volatility selling risks. Dale raises concerns over market leadership divergence, particularly in AI stocks, and warns about the impact of rising yields on market stability. He also shares insights on trading precious metals amid divergences and advises on maintaining discipline in trading positions.

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Oct 1, 2025 • 31min
Episode 90: Why AI and K spell trouble. With Peter Boockvar.
Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer of Bleakley Financial Group and author of the Boock Report, dives into the economic landscape. He discusses how government shutdowns barely rattle markets while AI infrastructure reshapes the economy, highlighting a stark K-shaped recovery. Tariffs are not just inflationary but prolong a manufacturing recession. Peter also addresses rising competition from China, the implications of youth unemployment due to AI, and the potential of distressed sports assets like Manchester United. His insights are sharp and reveal the intricate balance of current market dynamics.


