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Andy’s Weekly Market Update | July 16, 2026 | Fear, Greed, & Hope

This week, Andy discusses why staying defensive is sometimes the smartest investment decision during volatile markets.

Topics covered:

* Why it’s okay to sit in cash and wait for better opportunities

* William O’Neil’s lesson on fear, greed, and hope in investing

* The recent pullback in AI and memory stocks after June’s peak

* Why widespread bubble fears don’t always signal a market top

* Signs that leadership may be shifting away from the Magnificent Seven

* Why valuing companies like SpaceX requires caution

* What the major market indexes are telling us right now

* Why patience matters in a trendless market

* The importance of the 200-day moving average and the long-term outlook

The market continues to trade without a clear direction, and sometimes the best decision is to let the market come to you instead of forcing trades. Andy walks through what he’s watching and why remaining patient can be one of the most valuable investing skills.

Follow along each week for practical market commentary focused on risk management, technical analysis, and long-term investing.

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