Stocks in Translation

The economy is growing, but job growth is hitting the brakes. Here’s why…
In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Schwab Center for Financial Research Macro Research & Strategy Head Kevin Gordon joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to break down the job market in 2026. They explore the rise in payrolls amid slowing hiring, the concept of a “jobless expansion,” and what it means for investors. From sector rotation to market breadth, Gordon explains how these shifts could impact your portfolio and strategy.
Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here.
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Companies are doing more with less, and the market is taking notice…
In this episode of Stocks in Translation, RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the surprising paradox between rising productivity and slowing hiring. Brusuelas explains how gains in workforce efficiency are driving economic growth even as job growth lags, and what this means for investors, interest rates, and the broader market. The discussion also touches on long-term debt yields and fiscal trends shaping today’s economy.
Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here.

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Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
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Investors aren’t fleeing the market. They’re repositioning…
In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Fundstrat Global Advisors Managing Director & Technical Strategy Global Head Mark Newton joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss defensive signals in the market and what investors should watch next. Newton explains why tech leadership is fading, how staples and utilities are gaining strength, and why energy’s breakout could offer a timely opportunity to stay invested while managing risk.
Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here, or watch on your favorite streaming service.
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Listen and subscribe to Stocks In Translation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcast.Could a hedge save your portfolio?

In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Explosive Options technical analyst Bob Lang joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the importance of hedging in today’s volatile market. They break down why even bullish investors need 'financial insurance' to protect portfolios, and explore how options can provide strategic leverage. Plus, they analyze a Home Depot (HD) options trade, showing how traders can balance risk and reward while positioning for potential gains this spring.

Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here.

Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
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The bull market is still running strong, but cracks may be forming…
In this episode of Stocks in Translation, Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss rising volatility, underappreciated market headwinds, and why a bear market scenario for 2026 isn’t out of the cards just yet. Sosnick breaks down Fed rate expectations, election-year risks, and inflation pressures, while offering a clear explainer on how options markets price volatility.
Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here.

Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected]

Yahoo Finance's Stocks in Translation is hosted by Jared Blikre and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.
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