Markets, Mindset, And The Holiday Week

November 24, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 43 Markets can rally on headlines and still slide by the close, and this holiday-shortened week is a masterclass in that tension. We open with the travel surge and a shaky tape, then dig into why NVIDIA’s stellar results sparked selling, what “violently flat” really signals, and how investor positioning, year-end incentives, and shifting rate expectations can outweigh even the best earnings day. If you’ve been wondering why AI euphoria keeps colliding with red screens, you’re not alone. We also bring a different compass to the chaos: Warren Buffett’s nonfinancial playbook. Kindness, integrity, patience, and independent thinking aren’t just virtues—they’re risk tools. We translate those principles into practical investing habits: making a virtue of inaction when noise is loud, protecting reputation through process, and keeping enough liquidity to avoid being “dependent on the kindness of strangers.” That mindset frames how to navigate volatile sessions without chasing every tick. From there, we widen the lens beyond the Fed to the Bank of Japan, explaining how years of ultra-low Japanese rates powered global carry trades and why even a modest shift can ripple through tech, private equity, and risk assets worldwide. We track sector and single-name movers, from Alphabet’s Gemini momentum to healthcare rotation, and spotlight where selective value may be hiding: European equities still early in a potential rerating, Disney’s bold cruise strategy aimed at margin-rich experiences, and Bristol Myers’ blend of low multiple, sturdy dividend yield, and evolving product mix. If you want a grounded read on liquidity, sentiment, and where patience can still pay, this conversation is your roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s watching futures at dawn, and leave a review to tell us where you’re finding opportunity—or what’s keeping you on the sidelines. ** For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions are subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure ** To learn about becoming a Herold & Lantern Investments valued client, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/wealth-advisory-contact-form Follow and Like Us on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn | @HeroldLantern