In this daily editorial, we are joined by Joel Elconin, co-host of the Pre-Market Prep show and founder of the Stock Trader Network. As earnings season continues to put a spotlight on heavy capital expenditures in the tech sector, Joel breaks down the noticeable shift in market sentiment and what it means for the broader indices.

The conversation explores the growing tension between AI-driven growth and high valuations, contrasting the recent tech sell-off with the steady performance of value-oriented sectors. Joel shares his seasoned perspective on why diversification and cash-flow-positive companies are becoming the primary focus for institutional investors in the current environment.

Key Discussion Points:

• The AI Spending Pivot: Why the market is no longer rewarding massive CapEx on AI, even when companies like Google (GOOGL) report strong revenue growth.
• Software Sector Vulnerability: A look at how AI tools are allowing users to rewrite code, potentially wounding traditional software models and forcing a “sea change” in tech.
• The Return to Value: Why “companies that sell things” like Kroger (KR) and Walmart (WMT) are gaining favor as investors seek safety in cash flow and dividends.
• Risk Management & The “YOLO” Trade: A deep dive into the reversal of fortune for retail favorites like Bitcoin, Robinhood (HOOD), and Coinbase (COIN), and why cost-basis perspective is critical.

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Summary of Stocks & Symbols Mentioned: Google (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Walmart (WMT), Kroger (KR), Bitcoin (BTC), Robinhood (HOOD), Coinbase (COIN), Palantir (PLTR), MicroStrategy (MSTR).

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