(7/26/23) Why would the Fed cut rates at a time when the markets are rallying, and the economy is doing well? Will this be the final rate hike? Microsoft's report has weaker guidance, Google's very positive outlook includes AI. Markets are approaching a new, 52-week High. Mega Cap preview for today; the Chipotle Indicator, Union Pacific & Transportation stocks; Questions we missed in the last Candid Coffee (see details below) SEG-1: Is This the Last Rate Hike? SEG-2A: Mega Cap Earnings Preview & Chipotle Indicator SEG-2B: Candid Coffee Q&A: ESG Ratings, Carbon Credits, Overseas Investors SEG-3: Candid Coffee Q&A, con't.: Fed Outlook, Home Prices, Fixed Income Investing, Recession Anxiety SEG-4: Candid Coffee Q&A, con't.: Demographics are Destiny; the Odds of Improving Economy; Treasuries' Risk, Investing for Outcomes   Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show,  on our YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgjXnLjDtQA&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=5s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets Approach 52-Week High" is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppk8LAZyLus&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "How Wall St. Cooks the Books (and how you can tell)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEwmc4CZeIg&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=168s -------- Articles mentioned in today's show: “Beating Estimates” – How Companies Win In Earnings Season https://realinvestmentadvice.com/beating-estimates-how-companies-win-in-earnings-season Economic Cycle Set To Improve But Are Bulls Too Bullish? https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #FederalReserve #InterestRates #RateHike #EarningsSeason #MegaCap #Estimates #Inflation #ChipotleIndicator #Markets #Money #Investing