tastylive: Sosnoff & Ratigan: Truth or Skepticism

What a year 2024 was! In the 2025 season of the Truth or Skepticism podcast, Tom Sosnoff and Dylan Ratigan dive into topics ranging from business and finance to technology, politics, and global news. With another unpredictable year ahead of us, follow along as this duo unpacks how all these factors play into the trading markets.

Truth or Skepticism

Tom and Dylan discuss recent meetings between leaders of Russia, China, and India, debating whether this alliance poses a legitimate threat to U.S. economic dominance. Dylan expresses concern about potential economic retaliation against the U.S., while Tom remains more skeptical. The duo examines the upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut, with Sosnoff predicting stocks may react negatively despite the expected reduction. He notes that while short-term rates might be cut, long-term rates could remain flat, potentially signaling ongoing inflation concerns. They also address the Google-Apple deal and tech monopolies' growing influence. Ratigan argues quantum computing and AI advancements will ultimately benefit society despite concerns about security vulnerabilities, maintaining that technological progress has historically improved lives rather than degraded them.

09-03
41:37

Truth or Skepticism: The Cost of Convenience in a Surveillance Society

In this discussion, Tom and Dylan engage in a thought-provoking dialogue on the implications of a surveillance-driven society, contrasting convenience with personal freedom. They explore the impact of modern technology on our lives, particularly at borders and in everyday transactions, arguing that surveillance can enhance efficiency but risks encroaching on individual liberties. Additionally, they delve into the growth of online gambling and digital asset speculation, weighing the social consequences against the benefits of technological advancements in the marketplace.

08-20
37:09

Truth or Skepticism

Tom and Dylan debate the risks of centralized government power, particularly under the current administration. Sosnoff argues the U.S. is experiencing unprecedented executive branch consolidation, comparing it to a financial portfolio concentrated in one stock—dangerous when markets reverse. "Bull markets make all money managers look like geniuses," Sosnoff notes, warning that protecting select companies through trade policy creates artificial market conditions that won't withstand downturns. The conversation explores how centralized systems amplify economic risks during downturns, with limited "exits" compared to distributed systems. Sosnoff expresses concern about leadership without proper checks and balances, warning of potentially exaggerated unemployment and inflation during any market correction. Despite these concerns, both acknowledge the massive tech wealth accumulation may provide temporary insulation against immediate economic shock.

08-13
37:18

FX Power Hours: What Time of Day Is Most Volatile

Mike, Nick and Glen analyze individual trades in a soaring market, including a successful diagonal spread in Apple and various strategies in the forex market, emphasizing the impact of low volatility.

08-06
56:39

Zero DTE Winners and Losers Iron Flies

In this episode of the Liz and Jenny Show, the hosts discuss Zero DTE Winners and Losers Iron Flies andrecent trading activities and market conditions, including notable stock movements. They highlight Snap (SNAP) declining 20% due to an advertising error and contrast it with Joby (JOBY) and Archer Aviation, celebrating their growth in vertical lift technology. The conversation shifts to trading strategies, emphasizing the importance of risk management, particularly regarding SMCI's 20% drop without corresponding implied volatility rank. They also briefly cover upcoming earnings reports, particularly for DraftKings (DKNG) and Applovin (APP), and engage with viewer questions about strategy.

08-06
59:34

Johnny Trades

08-06
10:13

What's Your Assumption -- Global Viewer Trades: AFRM, UNH, APP, JD, HIMS, CAT, VST, INTC, DKNG, CZR-LVS

Join Tom and Tony as they dissect today's market dynamics with a variety of trades from viewers all over the world. They kick things off with a Skewed Strangle on AFRM, diving into the challenges of trading in an unchanged market. Their strategy arsenal includes strangles on UNH and JD while a custom strangle on HIMS adds a tailored touch. They then discuss the struggles of wide markets in APP and the difficulty in getting filled. A strangle on VST highlight their tactical prowess, while unfortunately being unable to be filled in CAT. INTC and DKNG fall under their scrutiny with put strategies, and a pairs trade on CZR/LVS spices things up and rounding off the segment.

08-06
20:45

Opening Bell

08-06
10:45

How Often Do Large Gaps Get Filled?

Explore the intriguing dynamics of large market moves as we discuss how often large gaps (2 SD moves) in the market get filled over certain time frames. The hosts, Tom and Tony reveal how gap downs lead to slightly higher reversals than gap ups, highlighting asymmetric market recovery patterns. Our analysis uncovers that large gap reversals occur independently and align with theoretical statistical models, seemingly unaffected by external factors. Delve into the significance of duration on success rates, with gap fill probabilities rising from 5% at one day to 60% at 45 days, underscoring the potential benefits of longer-dated strategies. Discover how these insights can enhance your market approach and trading decisions.

08-06
07:33

Daily Dose

08-06
50:03

Are Stocks Getting Ready to Fall?

Are stocks getting ready to fall after markets chose to pay attention to the weaker of two measures of the US service sector? tastylive's Head of Global Macro Ilya Spivak breaks down how Wall Street responded to competing ISM and S&P Global US PMI data, and what this might mean going forward.

08-05
26:41

Tech Stock Valuations: AI Supernova or Dangerous Bubble?

Stock markets fell on disappointing US PMI data, with U.S. economy showing signs of stagnation. The Overtime hosts also debated whether AI technology represents a transformative "supernova" that renders traditional valuation metrics irrelevant or if current market dynamics indicate potential overvaluation.

08-05
52:53

Last Call

08-05
27:01

AMD Earnings & The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Streaming

AMD (AMD) is set to announce earnings, anchoring a busy earnings day, as ongoing tariff discussions impact the semiconductor sector. The conversation highlights the shift towards direct-to-consumer streaming services across various companies like CBS (PARA) and ESPN (DIS). Attention is also drawn to the volatility in markets influenced by economic data and tariffs. Notable earnings to watch include Rivian (RIVN), Snap (SNAP), and Uber (UBER). The discussion encourages caution with trades and highlights the importance of monitoring expected market movements.

08-05
27:36

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