Happy Monday! Investors are bullish on crypto, but bearish on their advisors. According to a recent report, while crypto continues to gain traction and go mainstream, many advisors don’t pass the sniff test when it comes to financial advice. Read on to see why, and what investors expect from advisors.

Also, inflation is making headlines once again, and this time, it's not just the numbers that are raising eyebrows. With surprising data and an unexpected culprit, discover why the markets may be facing more than just a temporary bump.

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Investors Want Crypto Advice But Doubt Their Advisors' Experience

Investors are bullish on crypto — but a new report from CoinShares highlights their bearishness toward their advisors’ experience and knowledge.

Most high-net-worth individuals want advisors who can speak confidently about crypto; however, many are questioning whether their advisors have the personal experience or depth of knowledge to provide real value.

It’s not just about knowing the difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investors are looking for comprehensive advice, risk management, regulatory insights and even emerging trends like DeFi and tokenization. However, according to the investors who were surveyed, many advisors don’t pass the sniff test when it comes to crypto.

Crypto is no longer a fringe bet - it is a central theme in wealth strategy. Yet, as investors increase their exposure, they’re not just seeking products, they want insights, security,and to know their advisor gets it. And for those advisors lagging behind? It’s a wake-up call.

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Last Week: U.S. indexes closed the week out on another high note as the S&P 500 made a record high and is now up 23% from its April low, as optimism around trade and strong earnings continues to boost sentiment. Markets looked past President Trump's decision to end trade talks with Canada over its digital services tax, which briefly sparked volatility. Nike jumped 15% marking its largest single-day percentage gain since 1987 as the company says ‘the worst is over.’ In commodities, oil was flat on the day but posted a 12% weekly loss — its steepest drop in two years. Meanwhile, Core PCE inflation came in hotter than expected, reviving concerns on Wall Street about interest rates staying higher for longer. Investors now turn their attention to next week’s jobs report, with payroll growth expected to remain solid and unemployment holding steady at 4.2%.

On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to the Chicago Business Barometer (PMI) — due later this morning — as well as the S&P final U.S. manufacturing PMI which will be released Tuesday morning. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Quantum (QMCO) which will report earnings results after market close today.

Holy Schnikes: Shares of Nike surged more than 15% on Friday, marking its largest single-day percentage gain since 1987. The rally came despite a decline in sales and a warning that tariffs could cost the company $1 billion in the current fiscal year. Here’s why investors reacted positively to all the news as well as updated price targets from Wall Street analysts.

Trillionaire: Bill Gates could’ve been the world’s first trillionaire — far richer than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos — if he had simply held on to his Microsoft stock. Discover how philanthropy, not fortune, shaped Gates’ legacy

Stress-less: Big banks cruised through the Fed’s 2025 stress test, but some say the test was more fluff than force. With key risks like private credit left untouched, is the system truly strong or just skating by? Tap in to see what regulators missed.

Googling Gains: Forget the ChatGPT hype, this analyst sees Google’s AI Overview as its secret weapon to dominate search and boost ad revenue. Read on about this bullish upgrade and how it could fuel your next portfolio win.

Ctrl+Alt+Delay: Microsoft’s Maia chip — code-named Braga — is getting a hard reset, with delays pushing its debut to 2026. Trailing behind Nvidia, and with rivals Amazon and Google pulling ahead, find out what this means for Microsoft in the AI race.

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On This Day In 2007…

Apple released its first-generation iPhone, priced at $499 and $599 for 4 GB and 8 GB models, respectively, featuring a 2.0-megapixel camera. Initially available only to AT&T customers, the device marked a turning point in consumer technology. While the original iPhone sold 1 million units within 79 days, it wasn’t until the 2008 release of the iPhone 3G — with faster connectivity, broader global availability and the App Store — that sales truly soared. That breakthrough helped shift investor sentiment, positioning Apple as not just a computer maker but a dominant force in the fast-growing smartphone market. At the time of the iPhone’s debut, Apple’s market capitalization was around $100 billion. Today, Apple’s valuation has surpassed $3.0 trillion, reflecting the profound impact this product — and subsequent innovations — have had along the way.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.”

— Philip Fisher

Inflation Is Heating Up Again — Are Tariffs To Blame?

Inflation is back in the spotlight with the release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index — the Fed’s primary inflation reading.

After a brief cooldown, things have started to heat up again with core inflation coming in hotter than expected, reviving concerns about the staying power of price pressures. As prices continue to go up, personal income is going down, leading consumers to pull back on purchases.

Economists are pointing fingers at a familiar culprit — tariffs — which seem to be fueling the fire as companies pass the cost along to consumers. Big-ticket items like vehicles and energy took the biggest hit, raising questions about whether trade policy is now colliding head-on with economic resilience.

Read on to see if this just a temporary shake-up, or the beginning of a longer inflationary trend fueled by geopolitics.

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