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Stocks have bounced back after a brutal sell-off. Can this rally hold, or are buyers getting ahead of themselves?Join Markus Heitkoetter and Mark Hodge LIVE as we discuss the market reversal, the latest inflation report and what the Fed might do next. We’re also covering CoreWeave (CRWV), Nvidia (NVDA) and Anthropic, taking your questions, and finishing with some really bad dad jokes.To our veterans: thank you for your service.Watch more Smart Money Moves:• Smarter Money Moves (They Never Taught You)  Learn more about Rockwell Trading:https://rockwelltrading.comSubscribe for more market discussions and investing education:   / @rockwelltradingservices  Books by Markus Heitkoetter• Building Your Financial Fortress:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737301806• Fire Your Lazy Money:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5MB8XK3• The Wheel Options Trading Strategy:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736082906Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Trading and investing involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results.#StockMarket #AIStocks #RockwellTrading

Stocks took a beating last week. Is this a buying opportunity, or is there more selling ahead?Markus Heitkoetter and Mark Hodge discuss last week’s sell-off and what could move the market next. Friday’s jobs report was stronger than expected. Does that make a Fed rate hike more likely? This week’s inflation reports could give us a better idea.On today’s show:• Last week’s sell-off: What happened, how retail investors reacted, and what comes next.• Jobs and interest rates: Does the stronger jobs report change the outlook for the Fed?• Earnings: CoreWeave (CRWV), Cisco (CSCO) and Applied Materials (AMAT).• Inflation: CPI on Tuesday and PPI on Friday.• Nvidia: The reporting on China-related espionage allegations.• Bitcoin: Will it hold its 200-day moving average?Leave your questions for Markus and Mark in the comments.Watch more Smart Money Moves:• Smarter Money Moves (They Never Taught You) Learn more about Rockwell Trading:https://rockwelltrading.com Books by Markus Heitkoetter• Building Your Financial Fortress:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737301806• Fire Your Lazy Money:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5MB8XK3• The Wheel Options Trading Strategy:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736082906 Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Trading and investing involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The Dow surged more than 1,500 points after the 2026 midterm elections. But does a market rally mean you should change your investment plan?In this LIVE replay, Markus Heitkoetter and Mark Hodge examine the market's reaction to the election results, the sharp swings in technology stocks, falling oil prices, and what historical post-election patterns may tell us about the months ahead.They also answer viewer questions about high-yield dividend ETFs, capital preservation, and why investing for income is different from investing for growth.In this episode:• Why markets rallied after the midterm elections• What the Dow, Nasdaq, and market volatility are signaling• Why some AI, technology, and energy stocks moved differently• What historical post-election performance can and cannot tell us• How Markus structures his dividend ETF portfolio using Anchors, Boosters, and Juicers• Why a high dividend yield doesn't necessarily mean a strong total return• How NAV erosion affects income-focused investments• Why dividend ETFs may not be the best fit during accumulation years• An update from Markus's trip to ArgentinaThe goal isn't to react to every market headline. It's to understand what changed, evaluate the evidence, and choose investment strategies that fit your goals and circumstances.Watch more Smart Money Moves:• Smarter Money Moves (They Never Taught You)  Learn more about Rockwell Trading:https://rockwelltrading.comBooks by Markus Heitkoetter• Building Your Financial Fortress:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737301806• Fire Your Lazy Money:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5MB8XK3• The Wheel Options Trading Strategy:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736082906Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Trading and investing involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Investment distributions can change, and historical performance does not guarantee future results.#MidtermElections #StockMarket #DividendETFs #Investing #RockwellTrading

Google just dropped 10% even though its cloud business doubled.So what did investors see that made the stock sell off?In today’s Live, Markus Heitkoetter and Mark Hodge break down what’s happening with Google after earnings, what the market reaction may be telling us, and what traders should be watching next.They’ll also cover:Why Google dropped after strong growthWhat the latest earnings season is telling usThe Fed holding rates steady despite high inflationWhether the Fed may be making a mistakeCore PCE and Advance GDP data following the Fed meetingAn Earnings VIP follow-up on the GM tradeHow Markus and Mark think about exiting earnings tradesA quick update from ArgentinaThis or That with Markus and MarkThe goal isn’t to react to every headline.It’s to understand what changed, what actually matters, and how to make better trading and investing decisions when the market sends mixed signals.Watch more Smart Money Moves:   • Smarter Money Moves (They Never Taught You)  Learn more about Rockwell Trading:https://rockwelltrading.comDisclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Trading and investing involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

SpaceX helped reignite the tech rally...but what changed, and why are AI stocks suddenly moving again?In this Live replay, Markus Heitkoetter and Mark Hodge break down the latest market action, including SpaceX earnings, the rebound in tech stocks, Tesla, AI-related revenue, and what they are watching next.But the deeper discussion is about something even more important:Why would Markus keep a large part of his money in dividend ETFs when active options trading can potentially produce higher returns?Markus walks through how he thinks about different types of money, different levels of attention, and why maximizing return is not always the same thing as building the best wealth system.In this episode, Markus and Mark cover:Why SpaceX helped revive the tech rallyWhat changed in AI and tech stocksSpaceX earnings and its growing AI/data-center businessTesla and the potential SpaceX connectionWhy Markus keeps a large amount of money in dividend ETFsActive money vs. momentum money vs. more passive incomeWhy attention matters just as much as returnHow travel, lifestyle, and time affect portfolio decisionsWhy the “highest return” is not always the best answerHow Markus balances trading, dividends, and long-term wealth buildingThe goal is not to chase every market move.It is to understand what changed, put the numbers in context, and build a system that fits your life.Watch more Smart Money Moves:   • Smarter Money Moves (They Never Taught You)  Learn more about Rockwell Trading:https://rockwelltrading.comDisclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Trading and investing involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Examples are for illustrative purposes only.Subscribe for more market discussions, trading education, investing insights, and future Live streams:   / @rockwelltradingservices  Books by Markus Heitkoetter:Building Your Financial Fortress:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737301806Fire Your Lazy Money:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5MB8XK3The Wheel Options Trading Strategy:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736082906Follow Markus & Rockwell Trading:Instagram:   / markusheitkoetter_  Facebook:   / markusheitkoetterrwt  YouTube:    / @rockwelltradingservices  Website: https://rockwelltrading.comX:   / rockwelltrading  LinkedIn:   / markusheitkoetter  #StockMarket #SpaceX #DividendETFs #Investing #Trading