AI Boom or Bubble? Jay Hatfield on What’s Next for Stocks, Small Caps & The Fed

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, host Melanie Schaffer sits down with Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to unpack the market’s next chapter. From AI valuations and small-cap opportunities to rate cuts and dividend ETFs, Jay breaks down where he’s seeing risk and reward as we head into 2025 and 2026. Topics covered: • AI and the “Magnificent 8” valuations • The Fed’s next moves and rate outlook • Why small caps and value may shine in 2026 • Dividend income ideas: ICAP, SC...