Fed Decision Day — What Today’s Move Means for Stocks

MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes joins host Bridget Bennett to break down today’s Federal Reserve decision and what it could mean for your portfolio. The Fed cut rates by 25 basis points as expected and signaled two more cuts this year with a cautious outlook for 2026. We cover likely near term moves, why triple witching could spark profit taking, and where buyers may step in. Thomas walks through sector implications, including small cap momentum, big bank reactions, and profit taking in megacap AI names. We also spotlight three smaller tech names with bullish setups and take your ticker requests live. DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat’s videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.