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 **
Episodes
227 episodes
Financial landscapes are shifting as private markets outpace public ones.
June 9, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 22The financial world is undergoing a seismic shift that few everyday investors fully grasp. Private credit and private equity markets have exploded from virtually nothing to controlling trill...
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Episode 22
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The Big Beautiful Bill, Social Security, and Your Investment Strategy
June 2, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 21The global investment landscape may be approaching a pivotal shift after 15 years of US market dominance. While American markets have delivered exceptional returns, mounting evidence suggests int...
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Episode 21
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42:13
Everything Is Relative: A Fresh Look at Market Valuation
May 27, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 20Take a fascinating journey through market valuation that challenges conventional wisdom about wealth measurement. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how perceiving markets solely through dollar-de...
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Episode 20
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Treasury Yields Rise as Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Threatens to Balloon the Deficit
May 19, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 19Moody's downgrade of US Treasury debt from AAA to AA1 reverberated through markets, pushing bond yields higher and raising questions about America's fiscal trajectory. This watershed moment, following ...
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Episode 19
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39:30
From Tariff Terror to Market Magic: The Overnight Rally Explained
May 12, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 18A game-changing announcement between the US and China has jolted financial markets into a dramatic rally. The two economic superpowers have agreed to a 90-day pause on tariffs, establishing new benchma...
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Episode 18
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39:30
What Makes Ordinary Investors More Like Buffett Than You Think
May 5, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 17The investment world witnessed a seismic shift as Warren Buffett announced his plan to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, effective January 1, 2026. While maintaining his chairman role and 14% owne...
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Episode 17
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35:45
The Art of the Deal: How Trump's Negotiation Style Is Reshaping Markets
April 28, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 16President Trump's negotiation tactics are reshaping financial markets, and understanding his playbook might be your best investment strategy. His approach, detailed in "The Art of the Deal," reveals ...
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Episode 16
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40:46
What Control Do You Have When Markets Feel Out of Control?
April 21, 2025 Season 7 | Episode 15The global financial landscape is shifting beneath our feet as the dollar hits a three-year low and gold surges to record highs. This change defies conventional market wisdom - when equities fall, we e...
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Episode 15
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Dollar Dominance Under Threat: How Currency and Bond Markets Signal Economic Shifts
April 14, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 14The financial world stands at a potential inflection point as traditional market relationships show signs of stress. What began as concern over tariff policies has evolved into a deeper question abou...
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Episode 14
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Trade Wars and Market Woes: The Ripple Effects of Trump's Tariff Bombshell
April 7, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 13The financial world is reeling from President Trump's bombshell announcement of sweeping new tariffs on global imports. What started as a seemingly targeted trade policy has exploded into a potential ...
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Episode 13
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The Canary in the Coal Mine: Why the Dollar's Weakness Matters More Than You Think
March 31, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 12The weakening US dollar may be the canary in the coal mine for broader market troubles ahead. Despite conditions that should strengthen it—high interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, America's mil...
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Episode 12
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Thinking Clearly: How to Make Investment Decisions When Everyone Else is Distracted
March 24, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 11Clarity of mind is your most valuable asset in today's complex financial landscape. Keith Lanton opens with powerful insights from James Clear's philosophy on understanding others by watching what th...
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Episode 11
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The Fed's Dilemma: Walking the Tightrope Between Fiscal and Monetary Policy
March 17, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 10Markets are navigating turbulent waters as we digest the first 50 days of the Trump administration's second term. The striking contrast between equity volatility and bond market stability raises prof...
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Episode 10
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38:28
Sleep Less, Risk More: Why Monday's Market Dip Demands Clear Thinking
March 10, 2025 | Season 7 | Episode 9Market turbulence has arrived, and understanding the driving forces behind it is essential for making sound investment decisions. As the Trump administration rapidly implements new economic poli...
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Episode 9
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37:24
Are We Witnessing a Paradigm Shift in Global Markets?
March 3, 2025 | Season 5, Episode 8As the financial landscape undergoes dramatic changes, staying informed is more important than ever. With the recent shifts in U.S. policies and market dynamics, many investors find themselves questioni...
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Episode 8
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34:45
From Optimism to Strategy: Navigating Today's Financial Landscape
February 24, 2025 Season 7 | Episode 7Leverage your market awareness with insights from today’s episode, focusing on the complex interplay between U.S. stock valuations and international market opportunities. As concerns about inflated U...
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Episode 7
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38:10
Navigating Trump's 2025 Administration: Market Shifts, Tariffs, and Investment Strategies
February 18, 2025Season 7 | Episode 6In this episode, we explore insights from industry leaders Jeff Bezos and Jamie Dimon on the importance of innovation, risk-taking, and navigating bureaucratic challenges in business. The discu...
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Episode 6
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39:46
Navigating Market Shocks: Tariffs, AI Advances, and Economic Strategies
February 3, 2025 | Season 7, Episode 5What if President Trump's unexpected tariff announcements could reshape global markets and alter investor strategies? Join us for an in-depth exploration of the immediate shocks and strategic implica...
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Episode 5
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36:34
Disrupting the Norm: China's AI Breakthrough, US Market Reactions, and Financial Forecasts
January 27, 2025 | Season 7, Episode 4Is expensive hardware truly essential for cutting-edge AI development, or has a groundbreaking revelation from China's AI sector turned that belief on its head? We unravel the unexpected ascent...
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Episode 4
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35:06
Navigating Financial Markets: Trump's Return, Stock Market Insights, and NVIDIA's Innovations
January 21, 2025 | Season 7, Episode 3In our latest episode, we discuss the critical importance of long-term investments amidst unpredictable political landscapes and shifting market dynamics. By analyzing recent financial trends and hi...
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Navigating 2025's Economic Trends: Bond Yields, Market Impacts, and Semiconductor Innovations
January 13, 2025 | Season 7, Episode 2The episode provides an in-depth analysis of how rising interest rates and the ongoing wildfires in California are impacting financial markets in 2025. We discuss the implications for bond yields, s...
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Episode 2
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33:53
Navigating the 2025 Investment Landscape: Market Trends, Tech Titans, and Lucrative Opportunities
January 6, 2025 | Season 7, Episode 1What if you could navigate the unpredictable waters of the 2025 investment landscape like a seasoned pro? Get ready to unlock the secrets of booming market trends and lucrative investment opportuniti...
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Navigating 2024: AI Booms, Federal Reserve Moves, and Strategic Financial Insights with Keith Lanton
December 30, 2024 | Season 6, Episode 45Our discussion reflects on the lessons learned from the financial markets in 2024, focusing on trends in interest rates, political implications, and goal-setting strategies for 2025. Emphasizing t...
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Episode 45
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Year-End Financial Strategies: Navigating Market Shifts and Maximizing Gains
December 23, 2024 | Season 6 | Episode 44This episode focuses on strategic year-end considerations that can lead to better financial outcomes for 2025, emphasizing tax strategies, market sentiment, and valuable habits for improvement. L...
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Episode 44
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Meme Coins vs. Real Assets: Lessons for Long-Term Investors
December 16, 2024Season 6 | Episode 44This episode dives into the evolving views of Bitcoin among Wall Street leaders, highlighting a shift from skepticism to cautious optimism. It also covers the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting an...
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