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Before the Bell With Roman & Zain

Roman Zelenetskyi, Zain Qureshi

Before the Bell Podcast with Roman & Zain gives you the market insights you need to start your day. Each episode breaks down stock market trends, economic news, and investing strategies in a clear and approachable way. Whether you’re new to finance or a seasoned investor, Roman & Zain help you stay informed, confident, and ready for the opening bell.

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00:17:25

The Hawkish Cut: Paramount Attacks Netflix, Nvidia...

Before the Bell With Roman & Zain ·

2025/12/10

The M&A freeze is officially over, with Paramount Global launching a hostile, all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is a key sign of corporate "animal spirits" returning ahead of the rate cut. Roman analyzes the chaos and the crucial ECI data this morning. I also dive into the Nvidia/China chip deal and what the new 25% tariff means for profits. Prepare for volatility as Oracle and Adobe earnings hit right after the Fed decision this afternoon. (My apologies if the energy isn't

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00:16:33

Netflix’s $82B Power Play Meets the Jobs Report From...

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2025/12/08

Today isn’t just another trading session—it’s a once-in-a-decade macro earthquake. Roman and Zain unpack Netflix’s jaw-dropping acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the end of the streaming wars, and the media consolidation that will reshape Hollywood. But while Wall Street digests the biggest IP grab ever, the labor market is about to drop its most important print of the quarter. From Salesforce launching an AI agent revolution to Treasuries bracing for rate-cut chaos, we explore the tug-of-war

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00:14:56

Tech & Stocks Focus (AI vs. The Economy)

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2025/12/03

It's a tale of two markets: The "real economy" is shedding jobs (-32k in November), while the AI economy is booming (Marvell posts record revenue). Roman analyzes the violent rotation out of cyclical stocks and into gold/bonds, why the Moscow peace talks failed to deliver a deal, and how investors are hiding in AI infrastructure stocks like Marvell (MRVL) ahead of Salesforce's (CRM) earnings tonight.

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00:11:21

Morning Money Breakdown: December 1st Market Outlook

Before the Bell With Roman & Zain ·

2025/12/01

Kick off your December with Zain in a solo deep-dive into the markets as we step into the final month of 2025. Today’s episode breaks down everything you need to know before trading week momentum kicks in — the overnight movers, the sectors heating up, what economic data could shake the markets, and how investors should be thinking as 2026 approaches.We’re talking real strategy, real game, and real positioning:What’s driving today’s pre-market actionKey earnings and data releases to watch this

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00:15:30

The Thanksgiving Data Dump & Best Buy’s Black Friday...

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2025/11/26

The "Turkey Rally" is on as the Dow surges 650+ points, but a massive wave of economic data looms this morning. Roman analyzes Best Buy's shocking earnings beat and what it means for the consumer, the divergence between crashing oil and soaring gold, and the critical PCE numbers that will decide the Fed's December move. Find out why the "Mag 7" are fracturing while the rest of the market parties.

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00:20:14

Market Fear Peaks as Investors Brace for Nvidia’s...

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2025/11/19

Roman breaks down a tense market session defined by a four-day losing streak, a sharp shift into defensive sectors, and fresh concern about consumer weakness and AI valuations. Roman goes further over Home Depot’s earnings miss, mag 7 tech downgrades, the surge in the VIX, defensive moves in Treasuries, and the growing pressure on Nvidia to deliver a decisive earnings beat later tonight. The episode sets the stage for a volatile day driven by Lowe’s earnings, FOMC Minutes, and the market's

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00:19:28

The Great Disconnect: Recession Red Flags & The $5.8B...

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2025/11/12

In this episode, Roman breaks down a "split-brain" market that's confusing investors. The NFIB Small Business report just flashed its biggest recession warning in months, sending cyclical stocks like Caterpillar tumbling. At the same time, the bond market is rallying hard, as traders bet this weakness will force a Fed pivot. We also cover the bombshell news from the tech sector: SoftBank's $5.8B exit from Nvidia. Is this the "smart money" cashing out of the AI bubble, and

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00:09:51

The Calm After the Chaos — What the Market’s Really...

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2025/11/10

The market’s heating up again and we’re kicking off this Monday with some real talk. In today’s episode, Zain breaks down what’s going on across the economy — from the latest market moves and investor mindset shifts to how everyday people can still play this money game smart in a shaky economy.This ain’t your typical stock market recap. It’s mindset, money, and motivation all in one — how to stay focused when inflation’s creeping, what to look out for this week in the markets, and why the smartest

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00:44:15

Markets in Recalibration: Tech Tumbles, Risk-Off...

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2025/11/07

Roman and Zain close out a volatile week where Wall Street and Washington both hit turning points. From the Nasdaq’s sharp 1.9% drop and the collapse of megacap tech valuations to the surprise political shock of Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York City mayoral victory, this episode connects the dots between the economy, markets, and public sentiment.They unpack the sudden risk-off rotation, the “AI bubble” fears shaking investor confidence, and the Fed’s cautious tone that’s redefining growth

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00:17:22

Markets Recoil as Shutdown Hits Day 36, AI Stocks...

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2025/11/05

U.S. markets are in turmoil as the federal government shutdown reaches a record 36 days, marking the longest funding lapse in American history. The Nasdaq plunged 2% amid a brutal rotation out of AI and tech stocks, with Palantir and Nvidia leading the decline despite strong earnings. AMD offered rare relief with record quarterly revenue and robust guidance. Meanwhile, the 10-Year Treasury yield remains steady near 4.09% as investors brace for a potential Fed rate cut next week. The Dollar Index

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00:08:43

🚨 Tech vs. Treasury: The Market's Dangerous...

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2025/11/05

It's Monday, November 3rd, and the market is facing a structural stress test.Welcome back to Before the Bell. Zain is flying solo to break down the complex forces currently driving—and dividing—the global market. Last week delivered a rate cut and massive earnings, creating an environment of fragile optimism that demands a defensive strategy this week.In this episode, we analyze the two most critical drivers:Mega-Cap Resilience: We dissect the spectacular earnings from Amazon and Alphabet,

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00:17:22

Amazon Ignites, Fed Retreats: The Week Wall Street...

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2025/11/05

Wall Street cheered. Washington froze.This week, the Federal Reserve cut rates and ended QT, fueling a tech-led surge led by Amazon’s stunning 13% after-hours jump. But as markets rally, Main Street is in crisis: the government shutdown hits its fifth week, threatening food security programs and investor confidence alike. Roman and Zain unpack the contradictions defining this fragile recovery—where AI profits soar even as public trust collapses.

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00:19:48

⚖️ Relief and Reckoning: Inflation Cools as Corporate...

Before the Bell With Roman & Zain ·

2025/10/25

In this episode of Before the Bell, Roman and Zain dissect the tension between macro relief and micro pain. A softer CPI report sent Treasury yields tumbling and stocks surging, but weak earnings from Tesla and IBM exposed the fragility of high valuations and the limits of the AI-fueled boom. Meanwhile, Washington’s 24-day shutdown has turned into a full-blown food security crisis, raising social and market risks that can’t be ignored. It’s a deep dive into the week’s biggest macro, policy, and

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00:13:25

Gold Collapses, the Dow Explodes to Record Highs, and...

Before the Bell With Roman & Zain ·

2025/10/22

Gold suffers its worst single-day drop in over a decade, while the Dow rockets to new record highs. Roman breaks down the shocking divergence between collapsing safe havens and surging equities amid a 22-day government shutdown. From GM’s breakout earnings to Netflix’s stumble and the political paralysis shaking Washington, this episode dissects how markets are rewarding execution and punishing uncertainty in real time.

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00:10:02

BIG TECH TAKEOFF: Credit Scares FADE, Apple RIPS, &...

Before the Bell With Roman & Zain ·

2025/10/20

It’s the most important Monday of the quarter, and the market is finally getting its swagger back. We’re kicking off Big Tech Earnings Week with a massive, Risk-On rally fueled by fading fears and global optimism.In this Director's Cut episode:Credit Crisis? Never Heard of Her: We break down why the regional bank jitters are chilling out and what Zions Bank earnings need to do this afternoon to kill the credit scare for good.The Apple Effect: Why a huge upgrade for AAPL and a major manufacturing

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00:16:33

Silicon Strength vs. Systemic Strain: Can AI Outrun...

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2025/10/19

The market’s story this week is a tale of two extremes. ASML and TSM prove that the AI revolution won’t wait for politics—but a 17-day U.S. government shutdown is testing institutional limits. Roman and Zain analyze the tension between unstoppable tech momentum and eroding government credibility, from the surge in gold to the fragility of trade peace. When growth and governance collide, which side holds the future?

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00:18:40

The Macro Rift: Inside a Fractured Market

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2025/10/15

The rally is cracking under pressure. On The Macro Rift, we dissect Tuesday’s session that exposed a deep divide between domestically driven value stocks and globally exposed growth names. From Wells Fargo’s earnings surprise to Nvidia’s steep fall, we connect corporate fundamentals to the geopolitical chessboard—and explain why Treasury yields, gold, and the Fed’s next move all point to a market operating in fear mode.

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00:15:43

The Tariff Shock Heard ‘Round the World

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2025/10/14

It’s Monday, October 13th, 2025 — and the markets are waking up spicy. In today’s episode of Before the Bell, we’re breaking down a wild week that swung from AI euphoria to trade-war chaos. Host Zain unpacks President Trump’s surprise tariff hikes, China’s rare-earth retaliation, and what all this means for tech, crypto, and clean energy stocks.We’ll talk about:📉 The massive Friday selloff that rocked Wall Street⚔️ The U.S.–China trade tensions that have investors on edge💸 The government

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00:20:46

Rate Cuts, Risk, and the Fed’s Identity Crisis

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2025/10/11

The Fed is at war with itself. In this episode of Before the Bell, Roman and Zain dissect a volatile week defined by the FOMC’s deep divisions, falling yields, and a market desperate for clarity. With global data weakening, a government shutdown grinding on, and gold near record highs, the hosts unpack how the Fed’s next move could make—or break—investor confidence worldwide.

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00:15:12

The AI Bubble & The Broken Thermostat

Before the Bell With Roman & Zain ·

2025/10/09

Episode 11: Adrenaline vs. Reality. The market is flying blind as Washington's government shutdown starves us of key data, forcing investors to bet on narrative over reality. Join Roman as he dissects the bizarre two-speed economy: How is AI euphoria (AMD's OpenAI deal) driving Nasdaq to new highs while the bond market's 'Broken Thermostat' signals a looming recession and traders price in an emergency rate cut? We break down the structural split, from Tesla's price cut

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