Today's Market Explained with Brian Kasal

Looking to diversify beyond stocks and bonds?In this episode, Jason Debono, Head of Alternatives Custody at Inspira, explains how investors are using retirement accounts to access alternative investments like real estate, private equity, and more.📌 Key Insights• Why alternatives are becoming mainstream and easier to access• Surprising assets people hold in retirement accounts (from real estate to racehorses)• How regulatory change...

The market’s rally is getting narrower, driven by tech and utilities—but under the surface, big shifts are unfolding. From meme stocks making a comeback to China’s deflation risks and possible U.S. rate cuts, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon unpack the headlines investors can’t afford to miss.In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss: • Why Technology and Utilities Are Leading in 2024 • The Return of Meme Stock Frenzy—and What’s Drivin...

The housing market is stuck between high prices and high rates—but behind the headlines lies a surprising opportunity. From land banking strategies to why new homes are now cheaper than existing ones, Katie Hubbard of Walton Global joins Brian Kasal to break down the trends reshaping real estate.

In this episode, Brian and Katie discuss:

1. The Record Gap Between Home Buyers and Sellers

2. Why New Homes Are Outpricing Existing H...

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Markets are up, but it’s far from a traditional bull run. From sector surprises to tariff-driven shakeups and a dangerously top-heavy S&P, this episode dives deep into what’s really powering today’s gains—and what could derail them.

In this episode, Chris and Brian discuss:

1. Risk-On Sign...

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Markets are moving, signals are shifting, and investors are looking for clarity amid all the noise. In this episode, Brian and Chris break down the asset class rankings, sector rotations, economic indicators, and geopolitical factors impacting portfolios today. From AI-fueled utilities to ta...

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In this special edition of Today's Market Explained, we're coming to you from the Four Star Summer Conference in sunny Cancun! Join host Brian Kasal as he interviews key investment sponsors, uncovering exciting opportunities in private equity, real estate, tax-advantaged strategies, fintech...

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In this week's Market Check-in, Brian Kasal and Christ Reardon dive into a volatile yet fascinating investing environment. With domestic equities holding strong, commodities and international stocks are heating up—are we seeing a rotation in leadership? The duo breaks down sector perform...

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Joseph Hart is Director of Capital Markets, bringing 35 years of experience in the portfolio management field. He has previously held executive and senior roles at Center Street Capital, Fidelity Investments, and ING. He received his Bachelor’s of Finance from Western Michigan University. Joseph ha...

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In this Market Check-In, Chris and Brian unpack the latest shifts in the global financial markets, spotlighting domestic equities’ rebound and the growing momentum of international stocks. They dive into the impact of Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings on the AI-driven tech rally, analyze commodity fluc...

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In this week’s Today’s Market Explained, Brian and Chris break down the latest market movements, economic indicators, and global developments shaping investment strategy right now. From shifting sector strength and the battle between domestic and international equities, to key updates on inf...

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In this episode of Market Check-In, we break down the latest market movements as FourStar activates its maximum protection strategy—something we’ve only done eight times in 31 years. We cover why gold is hitting record highs, how currency volatility is reshaping safe haven investments, and w...

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Markets staged a surprising bounce—but is it built on solid ground or just more noise? In today’s episode, we break down what really drove this week’s rally and why investors might want to look past the green. From central bank moves to macroeconomic data, there’s a lot to unpack—especially ...

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Domestic equities in decline, international equities gaining traction, and protecting the investors’ investments in a very uncertain period. Brian and Chris discuss the latest in the market and the steps FourStar is taking in response to the latest numbers in the market.

In this episode, Chris and B...

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Tariffs and budget cuts galore. Uncertainty in markets here and abroad. Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon are back to discuss the latest in the market and what’s in store for every investor.

In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss:

1. Market Rollercoaster: Navigating the Latest Tech Correction

2. ...

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Brian Kasal joins this week episode form the world’s last frontier - Antarctica. He takes a view of the economy from the southernmost point of the earth, and takes a unique perspective in viewing the latest in the market with Chris Reardon.

In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss:

1. Global Economic...

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Brian and Chris are back for another round of look at the markets. As the country prepares to welcome a new, or rather welcome back the Trump presidency, how is the market reacting to this latest development? What’s in store for 2025, and what should investors look out for?

In this episode, Brian ...

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Brian Kasal is joined by FourStar Wealth’s Director of Marketing, Bryan Principe for this week’s Today’s Market Explained episode. With another look at the recently concluded national elections, are the public happy with the turnout? And how is that affecting the market’s numbers? We take a look a...

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Kenneth Roberts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-roberts-47453429/), Portfolio Manager at FourStar Wealth joins Brian Kasal for this week’s episode. They take a look at the post-election market situation. Are we finally heading up? What’s in store in a post-Democrat, Trump 2.0 market?

In this ...

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Richard Loomis is the VP of Investor Relations & Marketing at Eagle Eye Funds (https://www.eagleeyefunds.com/index). He  is a seasoned media professional focused on energy, with experience in print, web, video, television, and social media spanning the last 25 years, he has held management rol...