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It's been a wild ride for markets as Nvidia -- arguably the most important company in the world right now -- has been rocked by scandal.

And while we still don't know if the surprises are over, it does seem that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been fired.

What will the likely repercussions be -- for Nvidia specifically and the markets in general?

Also: could Nvidia be a screaming buy at today's beaten-down price?

Portfolio manager Lance Roberts and I discuss all this and more in today's Market Recap.

For everything that mattered to markets this week, watch this video.

#nvidia #aistocks #marketcorrection
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Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.

We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.

We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.

All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.

Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/disclosure

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IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.

Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.

A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.

Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.

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"There are lots of good reasons why the market should crash next year", warns John Llodra, senior partner at New Harbor Financial.
"The tinder has been set. The spark just needs to happen", he adds.
To learn all the reasons why, as well as how New Harbor is currently positioning client capital, watch this video.
#marketcorrection #marketcrash #aistocks
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Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.
We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.
We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.
All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.
Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/disclosure
Thoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/agreement
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.
Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.
A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.
Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.
Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKET? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.com"Buckle up" advises macro & market analyst Stephanie Pomboy when looking at 2027.She sees market volatility getting "wild" from here. And she fears that 2027 is going to be "brutal in a way we haven't experienced".Why? And what does she advise investors prepare for?To find out, watch this video.#inflation #marketcorrection #bondyields _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/disclosureThoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/agreementIMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

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Japan poses a "Godzilla" risk to US markets.

So thinks Lyn Alden, due to tremendous amount of US assets held by Japanese households and corporations, and the growing risk that those assets may start to be repatriated in mass.

And this could happen as the AI trade starts to run out of steam, hitting US markets with a one-two punch that Lyn calls a "perfect storm".

For all the details as well as the timing when Lyn thinks this will start to matter, watch this video.

#marketcorrection #aistocks #japan
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Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.

We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.

We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.

All the details on Thoughtful Money's relationship with the financial advisors it endorses, many of whom regularly appear on this program, can be found in the following documents. We highly recommend you review these documents as they cover the terms that will apply should you choose to work with one of these firms at any time after watching this video.

Thoughtful Money Disclosure Document: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/disclosure

Thoughtful Money Agreement: https://thoughtfulmoney.com/agreement

IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.

Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.

A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.

Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.

Copyright © 2026 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.