Crude Volatility, Tech Fatigue, and the Case for Small Caps

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Chief Market Strategist Gina Martin Adams joined Schwab Network’s “Morning Movers” segment to discuss crude oil volatility, Mag 7 performance, and small caps.

Gina explains that despite strong performance from big tech, the Mag 7 remain stuck below their highs. She also breaks down why fundamentals, not hype, will drive the next leg of the market, and why small caps may be the unexpected winners.

Watch the full segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waDufLz1INo

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Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT

Chief Market Strategist, Shareholder

Gina Martin Adams, CFA, CMT, is the Chief Market Strategist for HB Wealth. With more than 25 years of experience at leading global financial institutions, Adams brings deep expertise in market analysis, thematic research, and translating complex economic trends into actionable strategies. She collaborates with HB Wealth’s investment team to deliver timely market perspectives, share actionable insights, and enhance the firm’s visibility as a leading voice in the industry. She contributes to advancing proprietary research, supporting the development of new investment products, and enhancing the client experience through thought leadership and education. She pursues a top-down perspective and model-based approach, leveraging fundamental, technical, and quantitative perspectives to inform investment decisions, and frequently presents her views in the media and at industry conferences, professional associations and investment organizations.

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