In this episode of Market Mondays, we dive into several pressing financial topics: 1. **U.S. National Debt**: With the national debt nearing a record $35 trillion, we explore what citizens can do to address or fix this issue. 2. **Social Security & Medicare**: Bloomberg projects that Social Security will run out of money by 2033 and Medicare by 2036. We discuss the steps needed to mitigate this impending shortfall. 3. **Stock Market Stability**: The S&P 500 has gone 377 days without a 2.05% decline, its longest stretch since the financial crisis. What does this indicate about the market's current state? 4. **Invest Fest Announcement**: We reveal the headliner for this year's Invest Fest! 5. **Warren Buffett's Strategy**: Warren Buffett has increased his stake in Occidental to nearly 29%. We analyze what this tells us about his strategy and Occidental's potential. 6. **Ian's Presentation**: Ian delivers an insightful presentation on stock trading and investing. 7. **Nasdaq Stocks Outlook**: Certain Nasdaq stocks, including KLAC, LAM Research, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments, are expected to rise in the latter half of the year. We examine the factors driving these expectations. 8. **Tesla's Workforce Reduction**: Tesla has reduced its workforce by at least 14% this year. We discuss the implications for Tesla's operations and stock performance. 9. **Cybersecurity Stocks**: Following the recent CDK cyberattack, we identify which stocks could benefit most from increased cybersecurity demand (Crowdstrike, Zscaler, Cloudflare, Fortinet). 10. **Small-Cap Stocks**: Do small-cap stocks have a chance to perform well by the end of the year? We highlight the key factors to watch. 11. **Market Indicators**: With lumber futures on a decline, yields coming down, and M2 money supply slowly declining, are we facing the long-anticipated recession? We provide insights on what to expect in the next two years. 12. **Building Investor Confidence**: How can investors build confidence in trading or making stock purchases after thorough research and preparation? 13. **Market Peak**: Are we currently at the top of the market? We discuss the indicators investors should watch for to determine this. 14. **Verzuz on X**: We share our thoughts on Verzuz being moved to X and its potential impact on its audience and popularity. Join us for these discussions and more on Market Mondays! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more financial insights and updates. #Investing #Finance #StockMarket #Economy #SocialSecurity #Medicare #WarrenBuffett #Tesla #Cybersecurity #SmallCapStocks #Recession #Verzuz #InvestFest Our Sponsors: * Check out Monarch Money: www.monarchmoney.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy