It’s Earnings Season!

As performance numbers roll in from some of the country’s largest companies, we take a look at how the markets are performing here vs. the World and how America became a global economic leader. We also discuss how the market deals with intra-year volatility and check back in on Taylor Swift and Messi as market impactors. Key Takeaways [02:38] - Breaking down the latest earnings numbers  [05:00] - How the markets move intra-year and year over year [07:17] - How the rest of the world is faring in comparison to the U.S. [14:36] - T-Swift makes the Fed’s Beige Book [16:38] - Messi is just like us Links Ro: The stock market has Wall Street on its heels CNN Fear and Greed Index Peter Lynch: “I love volatility” WSJ: Europeans are becoming poorer Annual working hours across the world Federal Reserve credits Taylor Swift with boosting hotel revenues through Eras Tour Lionel Messi at Publix Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision.