Chokepoints And Markets

July 20, 2026 | Season 8 | Episode 22We connect today’s market nerves to a timeless driver of power: whoever controls key waterways can reshape trade, politics, and prices. We use the Mississippi River and New Orleans blockade to frame the Strait of Hormuz risk, then pivot to what earnings season and AI disruption mean for software stocks and a surprising value idea in Subaru. • earnings season setup and why Big Tech AI spending matters for profits • Strait of Hormuz tension and how shipping chokepoints move oil and sentiment • the New Orleans port blockade as a catalyst for the US Constitution structure • the chain of events that helped lead to the Louisiana Purchase • Barron’s view on AI trade doubts and the rotation away from mega cap tech • why software stocks lag and how to think about winners vs permanently challenged names • Subaru FUJHY as a cash rich shareholder friendly value stock with strong US demand For more information, please visit our website at www.com. ** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-formFollow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern