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  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • Are investors underestimating market volatility?

    Are investors underestimating market volatility?
    Feb 18 2026
    Is the Fed done cutting rates? Are investors underestimating market volatility? On this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Northlight Asset Management CIO Chris Zaccarelli to break down those questions and more, including Fed chair speculation, rate-cut timing, and why the labor market may be softer than headline unemployment rates suggest. 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 min
  • The investing mistakes Wall Street veterans still think about

    The investing mistakes Wall Street veterans still think about
    Feb 11 2026
    What advice would seasoned pros give their younger selves before making their first trade? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Adam Johnson, John Lonski, and Greg Faranello to break down the early mistakes that shaped their careers. The panel debates bonds versus equities, long-term investing versus trading, position sizing, discipline, and why ego is one of the most expensive risks in markets. It’s a candid conversation about learning from losses, doing your own work, and building conviction that lasts through cycles. 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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    25 min
  • Why this bull market may be younger than you think

    Why this bull market may be younger than you think
    Feb 4 2026
    The stock market looks stretched, but is the bull run really close to ending? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, to break down why market breadth, credit spreads, and rotation suggest more runway ahead. They dig into the Fed’s next moves, sticky 3% inflation, and why small caps and global markets could surprise investors. It’s a data-driven look at what could shape returns in 2026 and beyond. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered brings you a high-octane take on the freshest analyst calls, wildest stock moves, and shrewdest commentary in the business world. Executive Editor Brian Sozzi puts Wall Street's finest through their paces in this essential conversation for every investor, before the stock market opens. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Opening Bid Unfiltered at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/opening-bid/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Please email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid Unfiltered is hosted by Brian Sozzi and produced by Langston Sessoms.
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    26 min