Trader Talk – My Yahoo Finance Podcast – Why cybersecurity stocks are tariff resistant, plus how embedded finance helps more people trade

Wall Street vet Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist for SlateStone Wealth, brings you expert advice and key market insights from the New York Stock Exchange.

In the latest Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari speaks with Donato Cuttone about how technology and “embedded finance” are reshaping brokerages. Cuttone, who spent decades on the NYSE floor before joining DriveWealth Institutional, explains how the old system of opening traditional brokerage accounts is giving way to digital wallets, fractional trading, and automated “round-up” features. These innovations enable investors—even those overseas—to buy fractions of US stocks for as little as a dollar, 24 hours a day, five days a week. Adapting to this shift, Cuttone says, brokerages require new routing and settlement frameworks that can handle massive transaction volumes and same-day clearance. Regulators still lag behind as markets move from analog to digital, but modern tech can bridge the gap. Polcari likens the evolution to cooking this week’s dish Veal Osso Bucco: patience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace innovation are the key ingredients for success.

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The information presented should not be construed as investment advice. The opinions shared are solely those of the host, Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist for SlateStone Wealth, and the guests on the Podcast and do not reflect the investment advice or views of SlateStone Wealth.

All information provided is subject to change without notice, and while we use what we believe to be reliable sources, even the best can miss a play, just like your favorite sports analyst. Kenny Polcari or SlateStone Wealth may own some of the securities discussed on this program. These discussions, including those involving guest speakers, are for informational purposes only and should not be considered recommendations. Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax advisers to determine whether any strategies or investments discussed are suitable for their specific situation.

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