Episodes

  • 2026 black swans: war, private credit, and AI

    2026 black swans: war, private credit, and AI
    May 13 2026
    Despite a strong year, multiple possible black swan events could derail Wall Street's rise. Trader Talk Host Kenny Polcari, Visible Alpha Head of TMT Research, Melissa Otto, and Michael Gayed, The Free Markets ETF Co-Portfolio Manager, break down the key things investors need to watch
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    27 mins
  • AI, defense, and climate: the new pillars of growth

    AI, defense, and climate: the new pillars of growth
    May 6 2026
    There's a new playbook for Wall Street. On this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari is joined by Jay Pelosky, Founder of TPW Advisory, and Eddie Ghabour, CEO of Key Advisors Wealth Management, to discuss how changes in AI, defense, and climate are rewriting the playbook for investors.
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    24 mins
  • Market mayhem? Powell's last stand, Big Tech earnings in focus

    Market mayhem? Powell's last stand, Big Tech earnings in focus
    Apr 29 2026
    A massive week on Wall Street has traders at the edge of their seats. Jerome Powell takes center stage at what will likely be his last post-policy decision press conference as Fed Chair. If that wasn't enough, earnings from Big Tech names like Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon are out. Trader Talk Host Kenny Polcari looks to make sense of it all with Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi.
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    28 mins
  • The Fed, SpaceX & VIX: the new rules of trading volatility

    The Fed, SpaceX & VIX: the new rules of trading volatility
    Apr 22 2026
    In this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari is joined by Amy Wu Silverman, RBC Capital Markets Head of Derivatives Strategy, Kevin Kelly, Kelly Intelligence Founder, CEO, and CCO, and former Ellevest Head of People Ops, Amanda Polcari, to analyze the current disconnect between geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The VIX remains surprisingly subdued as investors look past short-term chaos toward earnings and Fed policy, but can it last?
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    28 mins
  • How Retail Investors are navigating volatility

    How Retail Investors are navigating volatility
    Apr 15 2026
    As global markets face geopolitical uncertainty and a shifting interest rate environment, traders are evolving. But how are different generations of Wall Street approaching these chaotic times? This episode of Trader Talk dives into the retail investor game, exploring how newer traders are approaching these markets. Host Kenny Polcari is joined by Robinhood CIO, Steph Guild, Yahoo Finance Anchor, Julie Hyman, and Former Head of People Ops at Ellevest, Amanda Polcari, to discuss.
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    28 mins
  • Why Iran could end the bull market

    Why Iran could end the bull market
    Apr 8 2026
    Investors entered 2026 with fairly confident expectations, but the war with Iran has turned Wall Street sentiment on its head. Kenny Polcari, CEO and CIO of BD8 Capital Partners, Barbara Doran, Barron's Investor Circle Newsletter Editor, Josh Schafer, and Former Ellevest VP of People, Amanda Polcari, discuss the real concern for investors.
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    29 mins
  • Market uncertainty: Understanding the shift

    Market uncertainty: Understanding the shift
    Apr 1 2026
    Geopolitical tensions, uncertainty over the Fed's interest rate path, and the growing costs of AI for Big Tech companies have Wall Street singing a different tune than many expected at the start of the year. On this episode of Trader Talk, Slatestone Wealth Partner and Chief Market Strategist, Kenny Polcari, Yahoo Finance Head of News, Myles Udland, Man Group Chief Market Strategist, Kristina Hooper, and Former Ellevest VP of People, Amanda Polcari, discuss where we go from here and what you should be doing to protect your money.
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    29 mins
  • Jerome Powell’s biggest Fed mistake?

    Jerome Powell’s biggest Fed mistake?
    Feb 25 2026
    Did Jerome Powell misjudge inflation and cost the economy precious time? On Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Lou Basenese, Mark Malek, and Mike Lee to debate Powell’s transitory inflation call, whether the Fed acted too late, and how history will judge his legacy. The panel also breaks down what a Kevin Warsh Fed could mean for interest rate cuts, balance sheet policy, and market volatility. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/ Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at tradertalk@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance’s Trader Talk is hosted by Kenny Polcari and produced by Langston Sessoms.
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    26 mins