Tom Hulick, CEO of Strategy Asset Managers, joined Fox Business Network’s Making Money with Charles Payne to discuss the market’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions and how historical market behavior can help investors navigate periods of uncertainty. He noted that during major geopolitical conflicts markets often experience short-term volatility followed by recovery, highlighting the relatively modest recent market decline as an encouraging historical signal.
During the conversation, Tom discussed the potential impact of rising oil prices, noting that sustained levels above $90 could contribute to inflationary pressure and delay potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. He also shared caution around parts of the private credit market, particularly within the retail sector, where capital flows may be overextended.
Tom highlighted several companies of interest, including Intuitive Surgical, which he believes is benefiting from the growing adoption of surgical robotics that can improve precision and patient recovery times. He also discussed Lockheed Martin as a long-term holding due to ongoing demand for missile defense systems and military resupply, and Palantir, which he described as operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, defense, and enterprise software as AI moves from experimentation to operational deployment.