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August 1, 2026: Sell-offs, Tradeoffs & Tip-offs

Henssler Financial Season 40 Episode 31

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Technology continues to shape both the markets and the investment landscape. We begin with a look at the week’s biggest headlines—from Apple’s new leasing strategy and a strong earnings season to renewed pressure on global semiconductor stocks. 

After the break, we discuss one of the most common challenges investors face: balancing competing priorities like income, growth, downside protection, and liquidity. We look at the tradeoffs behind every investment decision, why you can’t compare your portfolio to the benchmark, and your asset allocation really needs to start with your financial plan.

Finally, we talk about several high-profile prediction market cases and what they reveal about market integrity, manipulation, and the value of information.

Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty. 

Henssler Money Talks August 1, 2026  |  Season 40, Episode 31

Timestamps and Chapters

  • 5:44: Market Roundup: AI, Apple, and the Chip Race
  • 37:12: You Can’t Have It All: Investment Tradeoffs
  • 51:37: Can Prediction Markets Be Manipulated?

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