The Investopedia Express with Caleb Silver

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Crypto’s Next Chapter May 04, 2026

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What’s next for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies after prices have crashed and new laws intended to open the market to more retail investors remain in legislative gridlock. The Express goes inside Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas for a vibe check and to see how financial institutions, credit card companies and mortgage lenders are trying to bring the blockchain and tokenization to every asset class. Ali Tager of the National Cryptocurrency Association drops in with the roadmap. Plus, the stock market keeps hitting new highs as investors keep betting on bigger profits from semiconductor and AI equipment makers. So far, that’s been the right bet.

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Apple Faces the AI Future Apr 27, 2026

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With Tim Cook stepping down from Apple this Fall, the future of one of the world’s most valuable companies and brands falls to John Ternus who must prove that the company’s AI future is bright and profitable. Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Mgmt. drops in with a blueprint for Apple and puts the AI build-out for Big Tech in perspective. Plus, it’s put up or shut up time for mega-cap tech earnings, and investors couldn’t be more bullish. And, why tomato prices are smashing records, and what else is absurdly expensive right now.

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All-Time High Wire Act Apr 21, 2026

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A tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East and a potential opening of the Strait of Hormuz pushed U.S. equity markets to all-time highs last week. But the damage from higher oil prices might’ve already been done, calling into question the strength of the global economy and the hopes that companies can keep churning out higher profits. Stephanie Guild, Robinhood Markets Chief Investment Officer drops in with perspective for retail investors, and what sectors we should keep our eyes on outside of the Magnificent 7. Plus, the centuries old heavy metals ratio is sending warning signals. Should we tune it in?

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The Rewiring of the Stock Market Apr 13, 2026

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As ceasefire talks break down with Iran and oil prices spike again, investors face more uncertainty in an uncertain market. While this may feel temporary, investors may need to get used to a broader rewiring of the capital markets, according to Matt Bartolini of State Street Investment Management. Yesterday’s winners have no lock on the future, even though individual investors can’t seem to let them go, according to Investopedia’s most recent sentiment survey of our readers. Plus, earnings season is here and the expectations are sky high.

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Crude Outlook for the Future of Oil Apr 06, 2026

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Sustained high oil prices due to the uncertainties around the ongoing war in Iran are seeping their way into thousands of products and boosting inflation in painful places. John Kilduff, energy analyst and co-founder of Again Capital, shows us the good, the bad, and the ugly prospects for the future of oil prices and oil derivatives. As oil prices climb higher, there has been almost nowhere to hide inside the volatile stock market. Maybe that’s why investors are lining up to blast off on SpaceX’s future IPO which could value the company at an astronomical $2 Trillion. We break down the long journey ahead for that offering, and set you up for a critical week ahead.

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Stock Market Correction Therapy Mar 30, 2026

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Investors are feeling the fear as the Dow follows the Nasdaq into a correction and the most popular stocks are reeling from double-digit selloffs. With no clear end in sight to rising oil prices and the war in Iran, the sirens of stagflation are awakening our animal spirits. Douglas Boneparth drops in with some financial therapy for long-term investors, and helps us refocus on the plan. Plus, as stocks skid we drop some bars to break it down, and what an Italian mathematician from the Dark Ages can teach us about when this selloff might finally end.

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Rising Oil’s Ripple Effects Mar 23, 2026

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With no clear resolution to the war in Iran in sight, rising oil prices have already had a cascading effect on economic growth which is barreling into the stock market. We break down the spike in prices across sectors, and the dislocation inside the capital markets with Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Market Strategist for Charles Schwab. Plus, investors have turned decidedly bearish at last, just in time for the business news magazines to flash their latest covers of despair. That’s usually a bullish indicator, but we are living in very unusual times.

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Behind the Bitcoin Breakdown Mar 16, 2026

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What really drove Bitcoin prices down 50% in yet another one of its spectacular crashes? Ric Edelman explains what caused the original cryptocurrency’s latest plunge, and what might breathe new life into it. Plus, stock markets around the world are sinking in a sea of uncertainty as we enter the third week of the Mideast War as oil prices hover around $100 per barrel and economic growth is squeezed in every region of the globe.

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Wealth Management in the Age of AI Mar 09, 2026

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The $2 Trillion wealth management industry is facing an existential pivot point as Artificial Intelligence has made financial planning much more efficient, and much less reliant on human touch. Jason Wenk, founder and CEO of Altruist drops in with his perspective on this dynamic shift and how the industry will evolve from here. Plus, global markets are spiraling as crude oil prices topped $120 barrel amid the ongoing and uncertain war in Iran. Uncertainty is everywhere, but The Express is live and direct from the Future Proof Wealth Festival in Miami Beach.

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Fallout From the Attack on Iran Mar 02, 2026

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The attack on Iran led by the U.S. and Israel has global markets reeling as investors brace for more uncertainty in the oil-heavy region. Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets drops in to show us how traders and investors should evaluate the fallout, and what this means for major asset classes.

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