Enlightenment - A Herold & Lantern Investments Podcast
Financial Podcast featuring Mr. Keith Lanton, President. Every week Keith enlightens his audience with intuitive insights, personal development, and current market commentary. Disclosures: https://www.heroldlantern.com/disclosure -Press interviews or commentaries, please contact Keith or Sal Favarolo at 631-454-2000 | CREDITS: Sophie Cohen - Disclaimer | Alan Eppers - Introduction - Closing | Sal Favarolo - Producer, Sound, Editing, Artwork **For informational and educational purposes only, not intended as investment advice. Views and opinions subject to change without notice. For full disclosures, ADVs, and CRS Forms, please visit https://heroldlantern.com/disclosure **
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August 4, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 30 The financial landscape shifted dramatically last week as markets processed a surprisingly weak jobs report amidst record highs for major indices. Friday"s employment data revealed not just lower-than-expected job growth but massive downward revisions to previous months, sending
July 27, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 29 A major shift in global trade dynamics unfolded today as the United States and European Union reached a preliminary agreement setting a 15% baseline tariff on most European imports—significantly lower than the threatened 30% that loomed without a deal. The implications ripple acros
July 21, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 28 The invisible forces of supply and demand are reshaping financial markets in ways that savvy investors need to understand. This deep dive explores how stock buybacks have overtaken dividends as the primary method companies return capital to shareholders—and why timing matters treme
July 14, 2025 | Season 7 | I-Episode 27 The resilience of financial markets amid escalating tariff rhetoric takes center stage in this comprehensive market analysis. Despite President Trump"s announcements of potential 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, market indices have remained surprisingly stable, highl
July 7, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 26 The financial landscape is shifting dramatically with President Trump"s newly signed "Big Beautiful Bill" extending the 2017 tax cuts that were set to expire this December. This sweeping legislation keeps the top tax rate at 37% while expanding the estate tax exemption to a generous
June 30, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 25 The financial landscape of 2025 has been a study in contrasts—headlines scream chaos while markets whisper stability. As we close the first half of the year, this paradox becomes our focal point. Despite a backdrop of Middle East conflicts, Russia-Ukraine escalations, nuclear tensi