In Episode 189 of The Investor Professor Podcast, we reflect on graduation season and celebrate the Class of 2026 while sharing lessons on mentorship, consistency, and personal growth. From heartfelt commencement moments to the lasting impact great teachers and mentors can have, this episode highlights the importance of investing not only in markets, but also in people. We discuss the emotions that come with watching students step into the next chapter of life and why long-term relationships and guidance matter far beyond the classroom.

We also take a deep dive into today’s market environment, where AI, semiconductor, and data center infrastructure stocks continue to surge higher despite growing macroeconomic concerns. We break down the momentum behind companies like NVIDIA, AMD, Micron, and Vertiv while discussing inflation pressures, rising oil prices, Treasury yields, Federal Reserve uncertainty, and the transition from Jerome Powell to Kevin Warsh. This episode focuses heavily on discipline, trimming oversized winners, trading around positions, and understanding the risks that come with parabolic market moves. If you’re trying to navigate today’s AI-driven market while avoiding the emotional mistakes investors often make late in rallies, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

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