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- 0:00Good morning , market enthusiasts !
- 0:02I am your host , Sunny SideUp , and you are listening to the Spy Trader podcast .
- 0:08It is 6 am on Wednesday , March 11th , 2026 , out here on the Pacific Coast .
- 0:14We are back for our early morning checkin to see where the money is moving and why .
- 0:19Today , we are seeing a market filled with what I like to call cautious optimism .
- 0:25The broad market , tracked by our favorite SPDR S&P 500 ETF , known as SPY , is hovering near alltime highs , up about four percent for the year so far .
- 0:36But the big story today isn't just that we are up ; it is how we are up .
- 0:41For the last couple of years , the big tech giants carried the team , but lately , the tape is widening .
- 0:48We are seeing midcaps and value stocks finally getting invited to the party , with the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF , or VTI , actually outperforming the techheavy QQQ over the last thirty days .
- 1:03Looking at the headlines , the AI story has entered a new chapter .
- 1:07We have moved past the initial hype and into the productivity phase .
- 1:12Nvidia recently reported its Q4 2025 earnings , and while they are still the kings of the data center , some investors are taking profits as growth rates start to look a bit more normal .
- 1:24Meanwhile , Microsoft is making waves after integrating Copilot 3.0 across its platforms , driving a major surge in subscription revenue for the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund .
- 1:36Over in healthcare , the GLP1 revolution is still charging ahead .
- 1:42New clinical trials from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk show these weightloss drugs are helping with chronic kidney disease , turning these companies into total wellness powerhouses and boosting the XLV fund .
- 1:55Even the banks are smiling .
- 1:57JPMorgan Chase just reported record quarterly earnings yesterday , thanks to a big comeback in mergers and acquisitions activity .
- 2:06It seems companies are tired of waiting for interest rates to drop and are finally putting their cash to work .
- 2:13Speaking of rates , the Federal Reserve is holding steady at four point two five percent .
- 2:18This higherforlonger equilibrium has made the bond market a lot more attractive .
- 2:23The iShares Core U.S.
- 2:24Aggregate Bond ETF , or AGG , is now yielding a reliable four point five percent .
- 2:31While last week's inflation data came in at two point six percent , which is a bit higher than the target , the market seems to have accepted this as the new normal .
- 2:40So , what should you do with your portfolio today ?
- 2:44If you are looking for growth , I suggest focusing on AI software application rather than just hardware .
- 2:51Look at companies like Salesforce , or stick with the Invesco QQQ Trust , because these software companies are using AI to expand their own margins .
- 3:01For those of you wanting stability and income , take a look at the iShares 20 plus Year Treasury Bond ETF , also known as TLT .
- 3:11Since rates have stabilized , these bonds offer great protection if the economy slows down later this year .
- 3:17If you are worried about sticky inflation or global tensions , gold is hitting new highs .
- 3:23SPDR Gold Shares , or GLD , remains a smart insurance policy as central banks move away from the dollar .
- 3:31Finally , if you want to play the value catchup , consider the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF , VTI .
- 3:39It gives you exposure to thousands of stocks that have significant room to run as they benefit from this stable interest rate environment .
- 3:47The bottom line for March 11th is that the buy everything phase is over .
- 3:51We are looking for quality and cash flow now .
- 3:54Stick to the winners like Microsoft and JPMorgan , and use broad funds like VOO to keep your risk in check .
- 4:01Thanks for joining me this morning !
- 4:03I am Sunny SideUp , and this has been Spy Trader .
- 4:06Stay sharp out there !