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Kenny Polcari is chief market strategist at Slatestone Wealth. He is a well-known TV personality, appearing on Fox Business and CNBC, and is often quoted in major print media outlets. Mr. Polcari writes a daily morning thoughts missive that is an informative, engaging, and entertaining look at global markets. Prior to that, Mr. Polcari was a managing director at O'Neil Securities/Member NYSE. He built the US equities business at ICAP and ran the NYSE trading floor division on behalf of Salomon Brothers.
Kenny's Articles
Stabilization in markets does not mean calm. It simply means investors are beginning to digest and analyze the news flow rather than just reacting to every headline. And that’s an important distinction for the S&P 500 Index (^SPX) here, writes Kenny Polcari, chief market strategist at SlateStone Wealth.
In a market defined by volatility, shifting narratives, and rapid rotations between growth and value, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) stands out as one of the most dependable, long-term, safe-haven names available to investors, maintains Kenny Polcari, chief market strategist at SlateStone Wealth.
IonQ Inc. (IONQ) is entering 2026 as one of the most compelling asymmetric opportunities in emerging technology — a pure-play quantum-computing company positioned at the intersection of cutting-edge physics, government demand, and the global cloud ecosystem, advises Kenny Polcari, chief market strategist at SlateStone Wealth.
Traders are betting that “JJ” will be under real pressure to cut rates IF the labor market unravels. Meanwhile, gold has been on a tear as the ultimate safety trade, but it’s also experiencing a bit of back and forth trading. And while the tone is better for the S&P 500 Index (SPX), we know how fast that can change, explains Kenny Polcari, chief market strategist at SlateStone Wealth.
Kenny's Videos
American voters determine their next president in less than a year. But Wall Street and Main Street are already paying close attention to every poll and candidate proclamation. And no wonder? They’re hoping to get a better handle on potential outcomes and potential market reactions—and to best position their portfolios for the likeliest path going forward. This panel will explore the likelihood of President Biden or former President Trump earning a second term...or a “Dark Horse” candidate winning the White House. Panel members will also explore the ramifications for taxes, spending, geopolitics, and markets of each scenario—and what investors like you should do to adapt.