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Jay Powell will be in the spotlight this week as The Fed meets amid market turmoil during its regularly scheduled meeting. We have not heard from Fed officials since the banking crisis unfolded as they have been in their blackout period but that has not stopped rampant speculation on what will occur on Wednesday. Wednesday’s decision (and the Powell press conference after) will have major ramifications for almost every market. Mark asks Matt to break down the possibilities of what could occur, along with the market potential reaction to each scenario. It is a fantastic discussion on the issues The Fed is facing along with the market dynamics at play. For an understanding of what is occurring in the market right now this is a podcast you do not want to miss! So sit back and prepare your favorite Jay Powell drinking game for Wednesday as you listen to episode 519 of the Trading Justice podcast!

“Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria,” well it might not be as bad as the famous Bill Murray Ghostbusters quote but there is a touch of panic in the air in certain areas of the market. It all started last week with the quick collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Matt and Mark break down what has occurred with Silicon Valley Bank and what it means going forward. How bad could the crisis get? Is it similar to the Financial Crisis of 2008? What can we expect out of the Fed in the coming week? Will this trigger a recession? Who are some of the winners and losers potentially out of this crisis? The boys break it all down in a jam-packed episode. So sit back, take a deep breath and realize that dogs and cats living together isn’t such a bad idea in another amazing episode of the Trading Justice podcast!

Welcome to episode 517 of the Trading Justice podcast where Matt and Mark are joined by Peter Grant from Zaner Precious Metals. Matt and Peter talk about one of our favorite topics…commodities! Matt and Peter discuss gold, silver and copper in a very informative interview. Before the interview in the Market Skyline segment, Matt and Mark discuss the hot topics impacting the market today including The Fed, Jay Powell on Capital Hill, inflation and China. In addition, Mark and Matt discuss what it might take for the market to take another leg down. Both are on the same page on this one. Sit back and enjoy another episode of the Trading Justice podcast! Market Skyline: 1:40 Feature: Peter Grant 45:45

Welcome to episode 516 of the Trading Justice Podcast where Matt and Mark discuss what is working in this market. The broad markets have been selling off the last couple of weeks but that hasn’t meant that there isn’t things that are working in these current market conditions. Cash flow has certainly been working in this environment as the selloff has been quite orderly to this point creating ample opportunities on both side of the cash flow bearish/bullish equation. Matt and Mark discuss the current cash flow environment. What also might be working in coming weeks are commodities as the China reopening/refining of their economy is picking up steam again. Cash flow + commodities…not the worst idea in the world and Matt and Mark discuss this in the podcast. So sit back and watch that theta burn as you enjoy another episode of the Trading Justice podcast!

Welcome to episode 515 of the Trading Justice Podcast where Matt and Mark discuss “The case for downside movement.” In episode 514 last week, The Justice boys discussed how far can the rally go and came to the conclusion that additional upward movement might be difficult due to the lack of bullish drivers/themes. This week they analyze how far could the market go down and what might the drivers be as we start the week in red. Earnings, inflation, recession, The Fed, valuation and external factors are all taken into account in their analysis. Will they same to the same conclusion for the bearish case as they did the bullish case? The boys also discuss the case for overweight commodities and what signals you should look for. Another great podcast in store for you so sit back and enjoy another episode of the Trading Justice podcast!

Welcome to episode 514 of the Trading Justice podcast where Matt and Mark discuss “Can the market run from here?” There are two levels of analysis on price action in the markets, how far can the market rise and how far can it fall and we dive deep into the “how far can the market rise” side of the equation in this podcast.  The markets have enjoyed a stellar start to the year but what are the macro and thematic factors that could drive the market from here? Mark asks Matt a lot of questions across different areas of the market including The Fed, inflation, recessionary risks, earnings and even animal spirits. Matt quite frankly was in the zone in his analysis as he breaks down the potential on these factors for the market to take another leg up from here. A great and timely podcast so sit back and enjoy another edition of the Trading Justice podcast!!!

Welcome to episode 513 of the Trading Justice podcase where Matt and Mark discuss what has been a very busy week in the markets! Since our last podcast, we have had a slew of central bank meeting, two Jay Powell speeches, an unemployment report and hundreds of company earnings. Where are we from a big picture standpoint? More important does any of that matter in a world that is being dominated by technical analysis! Matt breaks down the importance of technical analysis along with a tremendous breakdown of the macro and earnings picture. Matt and Mark also discuss the increasing prevalence 0DTE (zero days til expiration) trading and how it is impacting momentum. 0DTE may be a new concept for many but it certainly something that is playing a big part in the daily price action and sustaining of trends. Matt and Mark break down some basics of 0DTE. One thing we know, this podcast will never have an expiration date so sit back and enjoy another edition of the Trading Justice podcast! Market Skyline: 2:00 0DTE: 41:30

Welcome to episode 512 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt discuss the “week of weeks” coming up. A lot going on in the market this week…Apple earnings, unemployment report, central bank decisions from around the world and of course a key speech from Jay Powell. Mark and Matt discuss all of the events and macro storylines feeding into the events. Will we have any resolution on these storylines at the end of the week? Probably not but the Justice brothers discuss the key technical levels that could trigger significant action. Small-caps, gold and bitcoin are also discussed in a jam-packed episode of the podcast. Sit back and create your favorite drinking game for Jay Powell’s speech tomorrow as you listen to another illuminating episode of the Trading Justice podcast!

Welcome to episode 511 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt discuss the bull-bear debate in the market. Bulls have control of short-term price action but many bears are holding firm. There is a real debate amongst many market participants about the next move in the market both in the short-term and the longer-term. Mark and Mark break down the core bullish and bearish arguments and the catalysts that could impact them in the coming weeks. A fun and lively conversation filled with a ton of data…as you would expect from the Justice brothers. One thing that there will be no debate on is your satisfaction level after listening to this podcast so sit back and enjoy another hour of the Trading Justice podcast!

Welcome to episode 510 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt discuss the upcoming earnings season. Both Justice brothers tongue-in-cheek reference to the upcoming earnings season as the “most important earnings season ever” but there is undoubtedly significance to the earnings and guidance that will be released in the coming weeks. With bulls and bears heavily debating the upside/downside of the market, earnings and guidance will play a huge role in the narrative in the coming months. In addition to a discussion on earnings, the Justice boys talk about the big storylines in the market in the Market Skyline segment. The Fed, inflation, China…it is all there. Our forward guidance is that you will have a great time listing to this podcast so sit back, crack open the adult beverage of your choice and enjoy another edition of the Trading Justice podcast! Market Skyline 1:35 Earnings Expectations: 44:10

Welcome to episode 509 of the Trading Justice podcast and the first podcast of the new year! The first podcast of the year means it is time to discuss the release of the annual Tackle 25. One thing bulls and bears all agree on is that 2023 will be a stock pickers market. Finding companies that have tremendous fundamentals is an important standard in 2023. Finding those type of companies that also have amazing cash flow opportunities…well that is what the Tackle 25 is all about! Matt and Mark discuss the release of the Tackle 25 and some examples of new companies that made the list this year. The boys also discuss the changing narratives in the market as we transition from inflation/Fed to recession/earnings. What does that mean for the market in the coming months and what events could alter the narrative are discussed. So sit back and bring the new year in right with another jam packed edition of the Trading Justice podcast! Market Skyline 1:00 Tackle 25 Conversation 45:00

Welcome to episode 508 of the Trading Justice podcast where it 2023 prediction time. Every year on the podcase Matt and Mark are joined by a few coaches from Tackle Trading to make annual market predictions. This year the Justice brothers are joined by Coach Frank and Coach Greg to make 2023 predictions on the S&P 500, oil, gold, bitcoin, best and worst performing sectors, interest rates and what Mega Cap stock will have the best year. One prediction we know will come true is that you will enjoy the time spent! Sit back and bring in the New Year with another edition of the Trading Justice podcast!

Welcome to episode 506 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt are joined by Coach Greg Holmes to talk about choosing fundamentally quality stocks for 2023. In bear markets there is a flight to quality to often occurs as investors attempt to firm up their portfolio. Coach Greg joins the podcast to discuss his approach to identifying great fundamental candidates in difficult market conditions. Coach Greg walks through his process, discusses several things to look for and even shares a couple of stocks he feels have outstanding fundamentals. Before that Mark, Matt and Greg discuss the current market conditions in the Market Skyline. CPI, Jay Powell, interest rates, recessionary chatter, oil, bitcoin and much more are analyzed in a very busy market week. So sit back and break out the eggnog and enjoy another edition of the Trading Justice Podcast! Market Skyline 1:00 Greg Holmes on Fundamentals 50:00

Welcome to episode 505 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt discuss the “Perfect Bull Trap.” It was quite the setup for bulls heading into the week. Jay Powell had sounded more dovish than any point in 2022, Fed speakers had reiterated his comments in the following days, the Fed was in a blackout, China was reopening, technicals were health and Santa was coming to town! Quite the nice setup for bulls but then the Fed whisperer played the roll of Grinch and markets started selling off ever since to start the week. Mark and Matt break down the market storylines in this Perfect Bull Trap along with a discussion on China’s reopening and what it means potentially for commodities. So sit back and enjoy this episode of the podcast as the only trap we will set for you is for a good time!

Welcome to episode 504 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt are joined by Coach Tyler Craig from Tackle Trading. Coach Tyler wrote a recent article on Tackle Trading titled “Why Stocks Beat Inflation.” Tyler joins the podcast to discuss the topic and share many facts surrounding stocks and inflation. Inflation has definitely been the storyline in 2022 and Tyler brings an interesting perspective. Before that Mark and Matt break down the recent market action in the Market Skyline segment. Banks are starting to make their 2023 predictions, China headlines in the news, OPEC meeting this week and the FED and CPI data coming up. Mark asks Matt his thoughts on the major storylines in the market. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving so break out the leftovers and sit back and enjoy another episode of the Trading Justice podcast. 1:00 Market Skyline 27:20 Tyler Craig on Beating Inflation

Welcome to episode 503 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt are joined by Gino Poore to discuss a little Theta-Giving. Theta is an amazing core concept in trading and Gino discusses theta in general and how it applies to these long holiday stretches. There are so many ways to make money in the market and theta is certainly near the top of the list. In addition, Matt, Mark and Gino discuss the strong rotation currently going on in the market in our Market Skyline segment. The Dow and many value-oriented stocks have had an amazing month where many high-beta growth stocks have been left behind. Can those two opposite trends continue? The boys have an open discussion on this powerful divergence. In this Thanksgiving week let us take a moment to thank you for being part of the podcast community. We love our community so much and wish you all a fantastic Thanksgiving! 1:00 Market Skyline 37:00 Thetagiving

Welcome to episode 502 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt start getting in the Christmas spirit with a discussion on the Santa Clause Rally! Ask three different traders when the Santa Clause Rally starts and you likely will get three different answers. Matt breaks down the origins of the Santa Clause Rally, different time periods it is associated with it and what the results have historically been. Everything you need to know to sound educated at your upcoming Christmas party! In addition, we have a little short-term bullish trend going in the market fueled by a number of storylines including inflationary data, softer Fed speak, legislative gridlock, Chinese policy and a touch of seasonality. Mark and Matt discuss what it means in the short-term. Sit back and breakout the eggnog as you listen to another edition of the Trading Justice podcast. 1:00 Market Skyline 47:30 Santa Clause Rally

Welcome to episode 501 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt continue their discussion in Part 2 of their journey back through history with the Dot.com crisis. In this episode they examine the years 2001-2003 which included a Fed Pivot, earnings deterioration, the horrific events of September 11th, Enron and numerous other storylines. Mark and Matt discuss the market events in the year 2001-2003 and draw what parallels they can to this time period. In addition, before they dive into history the Justice boys once again break down a very busy time period in the here and now! Powell breaks out his dad voice but did he say anything new? Midterm elections, crypto carnage, earnings season….it isn’t boring out there. Sit back and cast your vote for another episode of enlightenment and enjoyment with another can’t miss episode of the Trading Justice podcast.       Welcome to episode 501 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt continue their discussion in Part 2 of their journey back through history with the Dot.com crisis. In this episode they examine the years 2001-2003 which included a Fed Pivot, earnings deterioration, the horrific events of September 11th, Enron and numerous other storylines. Mark and Matt discuss the market events in the year 2001-2003 and draw what parallels they can to this time period. In addition, before they dive into history the Justice boys once again break down a very busy time period in the here and now! Powell breaks out his dad voice but did he say anything new? Midterm elections, crypto carnage, earnings season….it isn’t boring out there. Sit back and cast your vote for another episode of enlightenment and enjoyment with another can’t miss episode of the Trading Justice podcast. Market Skyline 1:15 Feature: Dot Com II 36:20

Welcome to episode 500 of the Trading Justice podcast where Mark and Matt celebrate episode 500 with a trip back to the year 2000 and the start of the Dot.com bubble bursting. High oil prices, inflation, a hawkish Fed, high valuations…. sound familiar? Mark and Matt discuss the market events in the year 2000 and draw what parallels they can to this time period. In addition, before they dive into history the Justice boys break down a very busy time period in the here and now! Fed meetings, earnings, China Covid news, inflation….The boys break it down in a no nonsense fashion as you are accustomed to! Sit back and get ready to enjoy another can’t miss episode of the Trading Justice podcast. Market Skyline 1:20 Dot Com Lessons 39:50