Executive Summary
- Surprises: Epic fury, massive profit growth, productivity surge, U.S. economic strength, record low unemployment claims, U.S. energy dominance, plus a capital expenditure explosion.
- 2026 is ¾ over! Top and worst performances year-to-date.
- Discussion: What does the peak look like?
- The Texas Energy Infrastructure Revolution: The global energy crisis of 2026–2027 plus refined fuel shortage.
- Important financial events of Q4.
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Financial Headline Roundup!
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of this week’s key market developments, energy investments, and macroeconomic trends.
- WSJ Expert Analysis on Surging Yields: Six portfolio managers offer tactical guidance on managing elevated Treasury yields.
- Texas Capital Bank Transfers to TXSE: Texas Capital Bancshares shifts its corporate primary listing to the newly established Texas Stock Exchange.
- Diesel Export Policy Signals: Senator Ted Cruz signals resistance against diesel export restrictions.
- Rate Hikes Pressure Banking Sector: Persistent rate increases continue to weigh on bank capital reserves and loan growth.
- Core Capital Goods Orders Surge: August data reveals surprising strength in core capital goods orders, indicating robust business spending.
- Baird Issues Bullish Micron Outlook: Analysts at Baird project Agentic AI expansion will push Micron to new cyclical highs.
- Tech Stocks Signal Breakout Pattern: Broad tech indexes point toward potential technical breakouts following prolonged consolidation.
- Goldman Sachs Projects $1.2 Trillion AI Capex: Investment bank forecasts massive global artificial intelligence capital expenditure by 2027.
- Nvidia Expands Share Buyback by $150 Billion: Board authorizes a massive addition to its share repurchase program.
- Historic AI Buildout Underway: Economic historians identify current AI infrastructure spending as the largest single economic investment in U.S. history.
- Dr. Michael Burry’s Latest Market Insights: Scion Asset Management founder offers new perspectives on broader market valuations and macro risks.
Wealth Management Topic of the Week
- Navigating Trustee Selection: Key considerations, fiduciary duties, and strategic structures for choosing the right trustee to oversee family wealth.
The Charts and Graphs Featured in This Week's Show
S&P 500 Index Top 10 Best and Top 10 Worst Performing Members Year-to-Date (12/31/2025 – 09/28/2026)
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S&P 500 Sector Cumulative Total Return (Gross Dividends) Daily Chart (12/31/2025 – 09/28/2026)
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SPDR Gold Shares Daily Candlestick Chart (12/31/2025 – 09/28/2026)
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iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF Daily Candlestick Chart (12/31/2025 – 09/28/2026)
Courtesy of Bloomberg LP
US Treasury Actives Curve Mid Yield to Maturity (As of 09/28/2026 at 11:41:09 AM)
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NYMEX First Month 3-2-1 Crack Spread Weekly Candlestick Chart (09/30/2016 – 09/28/2026)
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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Daily Candlestick Chart (12/31/2025 – 09/28/2026)
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State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF Daily Candlestick Chart (12/31/2025 – 09/28/2026)
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Financial Research Round Up!
Valuable Research Reports Just Click on the Links
BlackRock: Infrastructure For Portfolios
AllianceBernstein: Deep Value Stocks: Cashflow Driven Continuing Comeback.
Cohen and Steers: Today’s Retirement Portfolios Need a New Inflation Playbook.
