AI Scare Threatens Fund Flows Beating Rest of Market 13-to-1

“While we have seen several selloffs during the almost four-year AI bull market, most corrections have been

short-lived. If the excess demand remains in place, investors will likely maintain significant exposure to

tech and AI-related sectors.”



Mike Bailey explained why the latest AI-driven tech selloff may not derail investor interest in the sector as strong

demand continues to support significant exposure to AI-related stocks. (9/14/26)

The midterms will reshape the markets. Here’s how from 4 investing pros.

“Markets don’t mind the gridlock of divided government all that much. On the ‘con’ side for business, we’re

probably not going to get any major pro-business legislation. But on the ‘pro’ side, you’re unlikely to see a big shift in the regulatory regime that would stifle innovation or profitability.”

Mike Mussio discussed how different potential configurations of Congress could affect markets and business policy following the 2026 midterm elections. (9/2/26)

Reuters TV: Expert urges investors to spread bets across the 'AI universe'

“Our preference is to own different things across the AI universe. So not just the hyperscalers like Microsoft

and Alphabet and Amazon, all of which are names that we own, but also the chip companies.”

Mike Mussio explained why FBB favors diversified exposure across the AI ecosystem while paying close attention to whether companies can fund rising capital expenditures through their operating cash flow. (8/12/26)

Reuters TV: SpaceX shares 'could go a lot lower,' says portfolio manager

“And so there's a little bit of a cautionary tale here. The evaluation and the kind of expectations built into

SpaceX are a little bit too rosy and a little bit too optimistic for us at this point. But it's not to say that we're

negative on the story long-term.”



Mel Casey explained why SpaceX’s post-IPO volatility reflects a tug-of-war between enthusiasm over its

long-term growth potential and concerns that expectations may have gotten ahead of fundamentals. (7/16/26)

Nasdaq drops 1% as chip stocks tumble and oil spikes; Dow slips below 53,000

“Expectations are up, and fundamentals are struggling to meet these sky-high demands, and that’s what’s fueling today’s decline. I would expect the rotations that we’ve seen to continue.”

Mike Bailey explained how elevated expectations for AI and semiconductor stocks are driving investors toward other areas of the market as companies face a higher bar to justify valuations. (7/7/26)

What affordability crisis? Rich home buyers are powering the housing market.

“The housing market is the best expression of the ‘K-shaped economy’ that we’re in right now. The stock market’s done great, so that wealth effect is more pronounced in the upper-middle class and the higher end of the market.”

Mel Casey explained how stock market gains are helping affluent buyers remain active in the luxury housing market even as high prices and mortgage rates constrain other buyers. (7/10/26)

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