Stocks in Translation

Stocks in Translation

Welcome to Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation with master statistician Jared Blikre and 'voice of the people' producer Sydnee Fried. It's our essential conversation cutting through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. Look for jargon busting, and the smartest voices on the street.

Episodes

July 31, 2025 23 mins
64% of venture capital funding this year has gone straight to AI startups, leaving consumer ventures starving for cash. That’s what Bryanna Samuels, a Wall Street-trained VC investor, reveals on Stocks in Translation. Samuels explains how public markets shape private valuations, breaks down the power-law math behind unicorn investing, and warns that emerging fund managers face longer fundraising timelines and fewer dollars. Twice ...
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At one point during the COVID pandemic, crude oil prices dropped to negative $40 a barrel — but what does that mean for your wallet?  In this episode of Stocks in Translation, host Jared Blikre goes deep with veteran oil trader Dan Dicker to unravel the world of energy markets.  From the shocking truth behind commodity futures to how the Inflation Reduction Act's $370 billion clean energy push is clashing with political roadblocks,...
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Want to trade smarter? Follow market patterns. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Stock Trader’s Almanac editor in chief Jeffrey Hirsch joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Allie Canal to explore market cycles and seasonality in trading. Hirsch unpacks how patterns like the election cycles, monthly seasonality, and investor sentiment provide clues for market behavior, especially as we enter the typically weak months o...
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Today’s market volatility is rooted in choices made generations ago. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Hidden Forces podcast host Demetri Kofinas joins host Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss the concept of “financialization” - the growing dominance of financial markets - and how decisions made for the economy in the 1940s laid the foundation for today’s economy. The trio also chat about generative AI ...
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Nvidia’s (NVDA) explosive growth is doing more than lifting portfolios - it’s changing the whole market. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Strategas Securities senior ETF and technical strategist Todd Sohn joins host Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Sohn explains how ETFs serve both long-term investors and active traders while warning about overexposure to tech due to market do...
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The stock market is climbing higher, but it’s not fundamentals leading the charge; it’s FOMO. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Ritholtz Wealth Management chief market strategist Callie Cox joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss investor psychology, specifically market fears, and how it is helping drive markets to record highs despite weak fundamentals. From FOMO (fear of missing ou...
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The bull market is charging into the second half of 2025, and Nvidia’s (NVDA) $4 trillion milestone might just be the start. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Carson Group chief market strategist Ryan Detrick joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal and Producer Sydnee Fried to talk about the state of the stock market as we head into the back half of 2025, including Nvidia’s recently announced historic $4 trillion v...
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Are meme stocks just noise or the market's new normal? In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Investopedia editor in chief Caleb Silver joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss the resurgence of meme stocks and how investors should be approaching the market in this ever-changing landscape. Silver uses Palantir (PLTR) as an example. While many consider it a meme stock, Silver argues the...
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With AI powering a resilient bull market, savvy investors can still spot breakout opportunities hiding in plain sight. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Zor Capital Portfolio Manager Joe Fahmy joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss the current market and what to watch for in the tech sector. Fahmy also provides insight on the signals he uses to find stocks - like Nvidia (NVDA) -...
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Stocks are hitting record highs, but growing economic warning signs suggest now is the time to reassess and rebalance your portfolio. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Man Group Chief Market Strategist Kristina Hooper joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss the current state of the stock market, consumer sentiment, recession warning signs, and why she’s expanding her portfolio to...
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As inflation remains steady, the Federal Reserve’s next move could sway markets. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, RBC Capital Markets senior US economist Michael Reid joins Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss the Fed and what’s to come for interest rates following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s announcement that they will remain on hold for now. The trio also takes a look at the labor ...
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Global tensions are rising - now’s the time to make sure your portfolio is ready. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Lloyd Group CEO and president Luke Lloyd joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to unpack the recent rise of geopolitical conflicts and how it could directly impact the US economy. Though US markets have remained relatively stable following the airstrikes against Iran, Lloyd brea...
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AI is the future and investors need to prepare accordingly. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, TECHnalysis Research president Bob O’Donnell joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss the impact of AI on technology, the job market, and how it’s affecting the economy. The trio specifically focuses on hybrid AI, the AI model that splits workloads across public clouds, pr...
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Understanding modern-day inflation is key to protecting your financial future. In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Charles Schwab senior investment strategist Kevin Gordon joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal to discuss inflation and how current factors like tariffs, oil, and the Fed are impacting rates and in turn - investors. The trio later takes a look at student loan del...
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It’s time to view your portfolio with a long-term mindset.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Tematica Research CIO Chris Versace joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to break down everything having to do with thematic investing - an approach that involves investing in companies poised to benefit from long-term structural trends, like AI and or clean energy. Versace stresses the importance of u...
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The stock market is nearing record highs as consumer sentiment hits new lows— raising a key question: what are investors seeing in the economy that the public isn’t? In this episode of Stocks in Translation, TKer.co editor Sam Ro joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss stock market fundamentals with a focus on corporate valuations. Ro breaks down valuation metrics amid market uncertainty, and...
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In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Free Agency founder & CEO Sherveen Mashayekhi joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss the current state of venture capital as well as the tech landscape in 2025. The trio breaks down the broader economic impact from things like sector layoffs and AI, and what people can anticipate moving into the future. Find this episode's transcripts and more episo...
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In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Capital Management CEO and portfolio manager Cole Smead joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss the concept of capital discipline and focusing on long-term investing vs. short-term growth. In a time of economic sensitivity, Smead believes in value investing, breaking down timeframes to get the most out of his assets. Find this episode's transcripts a...
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In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Swan Private Wealth managing director John Haar joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss negative real yields and why a 60/40 portfolio is becoming a thing of the past. Haar breaks down investment landscapes post-COVID and how traditional investment strategies are shifting, with a new financial playbook coming into focus. Find this episode's transcri...
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In this episode of Stocks in Translation, HitTheBid.com owner and operator Kenny Glick joins Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Producer Sydnee Fried to discuss VWAP (volume weighted average price) and why it’s critical for investors trying to navigate the market. Glick breaks down why he prefers trading on VWAP versus other technical tools and indicators.Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Stocks in Translat...
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