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ZQ murdered, growth and jobs gone, and every reason for continued sell-off

Mark MeldrumApr 15, 2026

The creator discusses the current market conditions, highlighting concerns about inflation, rising energy prices, and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. He expresses skepticism about the Fed's effectiveness in combating inflation using interest rates alone and suggests that the balance sheet might be a more significant factor. The creator also touches upon geopolitical risks, the impact of tariffs, and the potential for a market sell-off, while maintaining a long-term bullish stance on certain positions like ZQ and Lululemon.

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FDXNeutralLow ConvictionResearch Only

FedEx is mentioned as having earnings this week, but the creator has no exposure and is not budging.

DRINeutralLow ConvictionResearch Only

Darden Restaurants is mentioned as having earnings this week, but the creator has no exposure and is not budging.

ACNNeutralLow ConvictionResearch Only

Accenture is mentioned as having earnings this week, but the creator has no exposure and is not budging.

MUNeutralHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

The creator has no exposure to Micron and is not changing their stance.

GISNeutralHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

The creator has exposure to General Mills and is not changing their position.

LULUNeutralHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

The creator has a long exposure to Lululemon and is not changing their position.

DLTRNeutralLow ConvictionResearch Only

Dollar Tree is mentioned as having earnings this week, but the creator has no exposure and is not budging.

SUGPNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

XLP had a bad week but remains a strong performer year-to-date with a good dividend yield.

IESCNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

XLU is noted as the top performer year-to-date among the discussed sectors.

FUTUNeutralHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

The creator is holding a significant position in ZQ futures despite recent losses, believing in a long-term payoff.

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