WealthWise: Is the Russell 2000 Forming a Double Top? Mish Schneider on Small Caps, Triple Witching & What’s Ahead

Join ⁠WealthWise with Jeffrey Hirsch⁠ live with ⁠Mish Schneider⁠, Chief Strategist at ⁠MarketGauge.com⁠, as they unpack some of the most pressing market patterns and risks right now.

Highlights include:

• The Russell 2000 recently hit highs comparable to November 2024, prompting talk of a double top formation. While momentum has pushed small-caps higher in recent weeks, Mish warns this pattern could signal resistance ahead unless confirmed.

• All four major U.S. indices — Russell 2000, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and the Dow — just closed at record highs together, a rare alignment since November 2021. What does this broad strength mean if the Russell 2000 can’t break above its resistance zone?

• Sector performance under the microscope: regional banks, transports, energy. Are rate cuts enough to power small caps next, or will they lag behind larger, more rate-sensitive names?

• Upcoming Triple Witching Friday looms large: with over $5 trillion in options, index, and futures contracts set to expire, some traders expect volatile action. We discuss whether this volume will translate into sharp swings or if markets will digest it quietly.

Mish also shares her favorite setups, what chart signals she’s watching closely, and how she balances risk when patterns look extended.

Don’t miss it — this is essential if you trade or invest around small caps, rate cuts, or technical triggers. ⁠Subscribe to CrossCheck Media on YouTube⁠ to catch Mish’s full technical breakdowns live.

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Tune in: The Trader’s Code goes live today with ⁠Danielle Shay⁠ and ⁠Fibonacci Princess⁠ (of ElliottWaveTrader.net) digging into high-probability chart setups, risk management, and how to trade what you see — especially ahead of the Fed meeting and potential volatility.

In this episode:

• Fibonacci Princess walks us through real chart analysis: Tesla resistance around $422-426, support zones near $400, and setups in BMNR, Microsoft, and OKLO.

• She emphasizes locking in profits and using trailing stops — especially now that many stocks have run hard.

• Market sentiment is stretched. TSLA just broke out of a symmetrical triangle, but key resistance and overbought momentum warn of possible pullbacks.

• Broader backdrop: The Fed just cut rates by 25 bps, and markets expect more easing by year-end. However, despite the rate cut, analysts warn of a “sell the news” reaction as much of this has already been priced in.

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Live on The Money Path, host ⁠Todd Schoenberger⁠ sits down with ⁠José Torres⁠, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers (IBKR) to parse today’s Federal Reserve decision and what’s ahead.

Highlights include:

• The Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points — largely expected — with only one dissenter (Stephen Miran), and expectations for two more cuts by year-end. (Market watchers like Morgan Stanley now expect cuts at all three remaining meetings.)

• August job growth came in weak (around +22,000 jobs), and June was revised to show job losses — a signal that the labor market is cooling. Torres discusses how these data revisions factor into the Fed’s thinking on cuts and accommodation.

• Chair Powell’s upcoming press conference is likely to feature a neutral strategy, balancing assurances of policy independence amidst political pressure, and emphasizing incoming economic data over speculation. (Recent reports confirm Powell explicitly stating there is “no big push for a larger rate cut” beyond 25 bps.)

• Sector implications: real estate and small businesses may need relief; inflation-tariff interplay; what falling rates could mean for growth stocks, interest-sensitive sectors, and long-term rates.

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TODAY on The Money Path, host ⁠Todd Schoenberger⁠ welcomes ⁠Jed Ellerbroek⁠, CFA, Portfolio Manager at ⁠Argent Capital Management⁠, for a deep dive into what’s driving markets now — and what could power the next leg higher.

What you’ll hear:

• Investment themes that matter: AI infrastructure, hyperscaler businesses, aerospace & defense, and alternative investment managers. Jed shares why he’s bullish on names like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, Broadcom, plus software/data plays such as ServiceNow, Tyler Technologies, and Intuit.

• Fed rate cut expectations are high: Jed anticipates a 25 basis point cut today, with 2–3 more cuts through year-end. He discusses how much of that is priced in — and when the dot plot (and Powell’s messaging) might shift the narrative.

• AI remains the primary growth engine. Infrastructure platforms are leading, while software & device plays are still playing catch-up. Jed explains which segments may catch fire in 2026-27.

• Economy in contrast: tailwinds from recent tax bills and high spending at the top, but inflation, tariffs, and uneven consumer strength are creating a “two-speed” dynamic.

Recent context to keep in mind: inflation data reported this morning came in slightly under forecasts, adding fuel to Fed cut bets; Amazon’s latest guidance showed strong AI demand, and Broadcom announced expanded chip infrastructure initiatives to support hyperscaler growth.

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Join ⁠Todd Schoenberger⁠ and ⁠Tobin Smith⁠ on Buy Hold Sell with special guest ⁠Barbara Doran⁠, CEO of ⁠BD8 Capital Partners⁠, as they unravel the biggest questions facing markets today:

• The Fed meeting looms: expect a 25 basis points cut, but everything hinges on Chair Powell’s post-meeting tone and upcoming economic data. (The Conference Board anticipates this cut and more through end-2025, modeling a neutral rate near 3% by early 2026.)

• AI infrastructure continues to dominate. Oracle just reported a 359% jump in its remaining performance obligations, boosting confidence in its cloud infrastructure business.

• Gold is roaring back. Deutsche Bank recently raised its 2026 gold forecast to $4,000/oz amid strong central bank demand and potential U.S. dollar weakness.

Barbara will also share her insights on how growth vs. value strategies are faring in this environment, which sectors might lead in the months ahead (think AI, fintech, healthcare, stablecoins), and what she’s trimming vs. doubling down on.

If you’re trying to navigate rate cuts, inflation risks, or just want to understand where real opportunity lies in high multiples and AI mania — this episode is for you.

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Buy Hold Sell: Erin Gibbs on Fed Cuts, Small-Cap Outperformance, and Consumer Trends

On this episode of Buy Hold Sell, hosted by Wall Street trader and CrossCheck Media CEO ⁠Todd M. Schoenberger⁠, featured guest ⁠Erin Gibbs⁠, Chief Equity Strategist at ⁠SlateStone Wealth⁠, delivers timely insights on how Federal Reserve rate cuts could reshape the markets.

Erin explains why history shows that small-cap stocks can outperform large caps by 10% within six months when the Fed cuts rates by 200 basis points—a trend that has played out in 6 of the past 7 instances. She also shares her outlook on the health of the American consumer, rising debt levels, and what to expect from retail giants like ⁠Walmart⁠ (WMT), ⁠Target⁠ (TGT), ⁠Celsius⁠ (CELH), and ⁠Ralph Lauren⁠ (RL).

The conversation dives into:

• 📉 The implications of a potential 50 bps Fed rate cut

• 🏦 Why small and mid-caps could shine in 2025–2026

• 📊 Consumer resilience and spending trends

• 🛒 Retail stock winners and losers

• 🥇 Gold’s role in a weak-dollar environment

With small and mid-caps at a potential inflection point, this is a must-watch for investors navigating today’s uncertain market.

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The Money Path: Rob Thummel on Oil’s Decline, the Rise of Electricity, and Top Energy Investment Picks

In this episode of The Money Path with Todd Schoenberger, ⁠Todd⁠ welcomes ⁠Rob Thummel⁠, Senior Portfolio Manager at ⁠Tortoise Capital⁠, to break down today’s rapidly evolving energy markets.

Rob shares his insights on the recent oil price spike from geopolitical tensions in Qatar, why he expects oil prices to trend lower given rising supply from OPEC+, and what catalysts—like sanctions on Russian exports—could drive volatility. He also addresses the oil industry’s workforce decline, the role of AI and efficiency in reshaping operations, and why valuations still make energy stocks attractive for dividends and buybacks.

The conversation then shifts to the surging demand for U.S. electricity, fueled by AI growth, reshoring of manufacturing, and EV adoption. Rob explains why electricity is the future of energy investing and names specific companies positioned to benefit:

• Vistra (VST) – a leader in electricity generation with strong exposure to data centers.

• NRG Energy (NRG) – balancing electricity generation with retail energy solutions.

• Constellation Energy (CEG) – a major player in nuclear and renewable generation.

• Riot Platforms (RIOT) & TeraWulf Inc (WULF) – Bitcoin miners transitioning into AI-driven data center operators.

Rob calls this one of the most exciting times in his 30-year career to be investing in energy.

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Bianco on the Brink: Fed Politics, Tariff Fallout, and the Future of the Dollar

In this explosive episode of Buy Hold Sell, Wall Street traders ⁠Tobin Smith⁠ (CIO of TransformityResearch.com) and ⁠Todd M. Schoenberger⁠ (CEO of CrossCheck Media Inc.) sit down with ⁠Jim Bianco⁠, President of ⁠Bianco Research⁠, for a no-holds-barred conversation about the most pressing challenges in today’s economy.

Bianco delivers hard-hitting insights into the Federal Reserve’s policies, upcoming inflation data, and why recent job market revisions are unlikely to sway the Fed’s next move. He breaks down the potential economic fallout of a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, the ongoing housing affordability crisis, and why mortgage rate cuts alone won’t solve supply shortages.

The discussion also touches on the Fed’s influence on the U.S. dollar, the risks of overregulation in banking, and the global stage—where Bianco argues the only truly effective sanction against Russia would target oil exports. Expect a mix of sharp market analysis and candid conversation that investors won’t want to miss.

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