#231 A Goldilocks Market Emerges — But for How Long? w/ Chris Reardon, Director of Development, FourStar Wealth
Mon Feb 02 2026
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In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the unusual forces shaping today’s bull market. From the growing concentration risk inside major indexes to the productivity gains quietly supporting earnings growth, they explore how AI, capital investment, and global flows are redefining market leadership — and what that means for founders, investors, and operators navigating 2026 and beyond.
📌 Key Topics & Insights Covered
Why utilities are suddenly outperforming technology — and how AI-driven energy demand plays a role
How AI concentration is moving indexes and increasing market fragility
What rising productivity means for growth, margins, and inflation expectations
Why international equities are gaining ground on U.S. markets
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Download the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/ In this episode of Today’s Market Explained, Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon break down the unusual forces shaping today’s bull market. From the growing concentration risk inside major indexes to the productivity gains quietly supporting earnings growth, they explore how AI, capital investment, and global flows are redefining market leadership — and what that means for founders, investors, and operators navigating 2026 and beyond. 📌 Key Topics & Insights Covered Why utilities are suddenly outperforming technology — and how AI-driven energy demand plays a role How AI concentration is moving indexes and increasing market fragility What rising productivity means for growth, margins, and inflation expectations Why international equities are gaining ground on U.S. markets Follow us here to see short videos of all our best investing tips: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@todaysmarketexplained Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TodaysMarketExplained YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@todaysmarketexplained Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysMarketExplained Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastTME Website: https://todaysmarketexplained.com/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is provided by FourStar Wealth Advisors for the general public and general information purposes only. This content is not considered to be an offer to buy or sell any securities or investments. Investing involves the risk of loss and an investor should be prepared to bear potential losses. Investment should only be made after thorough review with your investment advisor considering all factors including personal goals, needs and risk tolerance. FourStar is an SEC registered investment advisor that maintains a principal business in the state of Illinois. The firm may only transact business in states in which it has filed or qualifies for a corresponding exemption from such requirements. For information about FourStar's registration status and business operations please consult the firm's form ADV disclosure documents, the most recent versions of which are available on the SEC investment advisory public disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov