20. Iran Blockade Market Impact, Hot Inflation Data, & Q2 Earnings Kickoff

22. Nvidia vs Google: Who Will Come Out on Top | Sell in May and Go Away?

Join Jake and Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy, as they break down the re-escalation in the Iran conflict and why the markets are staying surprisingly resilient. We dive into the massive market cap race between Nvidia and Google, analyze why the defense sector (Lockheed, Boeing, Palantir) is lagging despite geopolitical strife, and debunk the "Sell in May and Go Away" myth. Plus, a look at $5 gas, 4.5% interest rates, and when the "numbness" to inflation might finally break the consumer.  © 2026 Kingsview Wealth Management  Important Disclosures:  Kingsview Wealth Management is an investment adviser registered with the SEC. Registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the SEC nor does it indicate that Kingsview has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. All opinions expressed by the Positively Sloped participants are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Kingsview Wealth Management, its parent company or any of its affiliates. You should not treat any opinion expressed on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of an opinion. Such opinions are based upon information the Positively Sloped participants deem reliable. Kingsview Wealth Management serves as portfolio manager to separately managed account strategies and investment adviser to exchange-traded funds. As of the date of this recording, those strategies and funds held positions in AMD, Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, GE, META, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Palantir, and did not hold positions in Intel, Micron, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Raytheon, GE Vernova, Costco or WDI.

21. Powell’s Farewell, Mag Seven Earnings, Micron's Explosive Run, & More

In this episode of Positively Sloped, Jake and Neil tackle a massive market week featuring Jay Powell’s final Fed meeting and the "Mag Seven" earnings blitz. We analyze why Micron (MU) is up 560% and whether its 9x forward PE makes it the ultimate AI sleeper hit compared to Nvidia.  We also pull back the curtain on the OpenAI vs. Anthropic rivalry as "Claude" begins to eat into ChatGPT's market share, and we debate the "Sell in May and Go Away" theory. Is it a legitimate strategy or just "spurious correlation"? Plus, we discuss the potential United-American Airlines merger and why Intel's 130% rebound is more than just a jolt.  © 2026 Kingsview Wealth Management  Important Disclosures:  Kingsview Wealth Management is an investment adviser registered with the SEC. Registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the SEC nor does it indicate that Kingsview has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. All opinions expressed by the Positively Sloped participants are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Kingsview Wealth Management, its parent company or any of its affiliates. You should not treat any opinion expressed on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of an opinion. Such opinions are based upon information the Positively Sloped participants deem reliable. Kingsview Wealth Management serves as portfolio manager to separately managed account strategies and investment adviser to exchange-traded funds. As of the date of this recording, those strategies and funds held positions in NVIDIA, AMD, META, Microsoft, and Amazon and did not hold positions in Google, Micron, Oracle, Intel, Samsung, United Airlines, American Airlines, or Western Digital.

20. Iran Blockade Market Impact, Hot Inflation Data, & Q2 Earnings Kickoff

Are the markets finally shrugging off the chaos? In this episode of Positively Sloped, we break down the latest U.S. blockade efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and what the WTI/Brent crude inversion actually tells us about global supply shocks. We also dive into the hot March CPI print and discuss what Q1’s earnings season has in store for the markets.  © 2026 Kingsview Wealth Management Important Disclosures:  Kingsview Wealth Management is an investment adviser registered with the SEC. Registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the SEC nor does it indicate that Kingsview has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. All opinions expressed by the Positively Sloped participants are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Kingsview Wealth Management, its parent company or any of its affiliates. You should not treat any opinion expressed on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of an opinion. Such opinions are based upon information the Positively Sloped participants deem reliable. Kingsview Wealth Management serves as portfolio manager to separately managed account strategies and investment adviser to exchange-traded funds. As of the date of this recording, those strategies and funds did not hold positions in American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Charles Schwab, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, or McDonald’s.

19. Q1 Market Wrap-Up, WTI vs. Brent Crude Inversion & CPI Preview

In this episode of Positively Sloped, Jake is joined by options trading pro, Scott Bauer, to broadcast from the CBOE trading floor. The pair wrap up a turbulent Q1 and explore whether the market's resilience will hold. We break down the ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran and explain the rare backwardation happening between WTI and Brent crude oil. With the potential for a hot CPI inflation print on Friday, we discuss how the bond market and elevated interest rates could dictate the direction of equities moving forward. Finally, we step away from the charts to offer our predictions and fades for this weekend's Masters tournament. © 2026 Kingsview Wealth Management Important Disclosures:  Kingsview Wealth Management is an investment adviser registered with the SEC. Registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the SEC nor does it indicate that Kingsview has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.  All opinions expressed by the Positively Sloped participants are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Kingsview Wealth Management, its parent company or any of its affiliates. You should not treat any opinion expressed on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of an opinion. Such opinions are based upon information the Positively Sloped participants deem reliable.  Kingsview Wealth Management serves as portfolio manager to separately managed account strategies and investment adviser to exchange-traded funds. As of the date of this recording, those strategies and funds held positions in NVIDIA, Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, Meta, Microsoft, and Wallmart, and did not hold positions in Google or Costco.

18. How to Trade Volatility: Options Pro Strategy ft. Scott Bauer

Coming to you from the Colorado Rockies, this episode of Positively Sloped is a family affair. Joined by Jake's father, the CEO of T3 Prosper, Scott Bauer- They break down a wild week of market "moguls" and unpredictable volatility. We discuss how the market is trading President Trump’s war updates and how an after-hours rally in SPY futures left retail option traders out in the cold. © 2026 Kingsview Wealth Management Important Disclosures:  Kingsview Wealth Management is an investment adviser registered with the SEC. Registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the SEC nor does it indicate that Kingsview has attained a particular level of skill or ability. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.  All opinions expressed by the Positively Sloped participants are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Kingsview Wealth Management, its parent company or any of its affiliates. You should not treat any opinion expressed on this podcast as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of an opinion. Such opinions are based upon information the Positively Sloped participants deem reliable.  Kingsview Wealth Management serves as portfolio manager to separately managed account strategies and investment adviser to exchange-traded funds. As of the date of this recording, those strategies and funds held positions in NVIDIA, and Apple, and did not hold positions in Micron, Microsoft, Chewy, or Vail Resorts.