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As the year closes, mutual funds and hedge funds engage in "window dressing", the practice of buying winners and selling losers to make their quarterly reports look good. This creates artificial price movements in December that retail investors can exploit.Today's Stocks & Topics: Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB), “Institutional "Window Dressing" Season”, Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF (DTCR), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, The Oil Market, Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK.TO), Medtronic plc (MDT), Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Premium Income ETF (GPIQ), Gold.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The IRS has officially announced the 2026 retirement contribution limits with the 401(k) cap rising to $24,500, but the big news is the "Super Catch-Up" provision from the Secure 2.0 Act.Today's Stocks & Topics: Nomura Energy Transition ETF (PWER), Market Wrap, “The "Super Catch-Up": New 2026 401(k) Limits”, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD), Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (VERA), How to Short a Stock, Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VO), Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VBR), The Domestic Oil Industry, Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ) (SVNLY), GE Vernova Inc. (GEV), Investing vs. Gambling..Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dollar General (DG) shares have surged 14% after beating earnings, and this contrasts with luxury weakness and signals a shift in consumer behavior.Today's Stocks & Topics: Davidson Multi-Cap Equity I (DFMIX), Market Wrap, Medtronic plc (MDT) , “The Discount Retail Signal: Is the Consumer "Trading Down"?”, UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI), Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), Ero Copper Corp. (ERO), Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates, E.L.F. Beauty, Inc. (ELF), B2Gold Corp. (BTG), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD).Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Adobe Analytics has reported that "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) usage hit an all-time high of $10.1 billion in November 2025, and this "phantom debt" doesn't always show up on credit reports immediately.Today's Stocks & Topics: PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), Market Wrap, “The Holiday Debt Trap: BNPL "Phantom Debt"”, Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM), Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY), Commodities, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Entergy Corporation (ETR).Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will examine the volatile 2026 forecast for the U.S. dollar, which Morgan Stanley predicts will decline to a 2021 low by mid-year before staging a significant rebound.Today's Stocks & Topics: Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD), Market Wrap, Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF (AIPO), “US Dollar Volatility: The Choppy Path to Stabilization in 2026”, Stryker Corporation (SYK), Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG), Impinj, Inc. (PI), U.S. Consumer Sentiment, Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index (FNILX), U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS), A-I and Shopping.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will analyze how the AI arms race is triggering massive Big Tech debt issuance to fund data center construction, and what this "mega-issuance" means for the stability and "spreads" of the investment-grade credit market.Today's Stocks & Topics: Upwork Inc. (UPWK), Market Wrap, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares (VTI), “AI's Credit Market Footprint: Financing the Data Center Boom”, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Target Date Funds (TDFs), Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW), Mega Mergers.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will be analyzing the fundamental strategic shift from global cost-cutting to domestic resilience... as companies pour investment into onshoring and nearshoring... in order to prioritize speed and proximity in manufacturing.Today's Stocks & Topics: Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), Market Wrap, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), Safe Haven Investment, Dow Inc. (DOW), “The American Supply Chain Renaissance”, Rio Tinto Group (RIO), The Private Loan Market, StartEngine, TETRA Technologies, Inc. (TTI).Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will debate whether the S&P 500's historically high Shiller P/E (P/E10) ratio is justified by today's economic environment, or if the current market valuation—nearly matching the 2000 peak—signals an unsustainable bubble.Today's Stocks & Topics: Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON), Market Wrap, Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM), “Warning Signs: Is the Market P/E Ratio Justified?”, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS), Abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR), iShares Silver Trust (SLV), Copper Supply and Demand, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMAB), Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM), Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK), Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD), Vanguard and 401k.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Commodity markets are splitting: Inflationary pressure eases as energy and food prices decline due to better supply, while strategic minerals (like copper, lithium, and rare earths) face sustained volatility and high prices due to supply constraints driven by surging demand from the AI and EV sectors.Today's Stocks & Topics: Tecnoglass Inc. (TGLS), Market Wrap, Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS), “Navigating Divergent Commodity Markets”, International Exposure, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Oil Pipelines, Covered Calls ETFs, Target Corporation (TGT), Walmart Inc. (WMT), Japan Bond Rates.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A growing trend is emerging where a Health Savings Account (HSA) is treated not as spending money, but instead as a "Super IRA" for retirement. Could this be the right call for you?Today's Stocks & Topics: Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Marker Wrap, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PLG), “The "6-Figure HSA" Retirement Strategy”, Liquidity, Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS), The Auto Industry, Emerging Markets Bonds.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World.Today's Stocks & Topics: A-I Stocks, Bond Maturity, Short-Term Rental Market, The VIX, Crypto, Pre-Tax Allocation vs. Roth I-R-A, Poorly Managed Companies, Publicly Traded Sports Teams, P.E. Ratios, Oil, Portfolio Management, Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth, Cash Management, How to Calculate Company's Debt, 529 Plan, Entry Point.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World.Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-As, 401k Plan, Compound Frequency, Is It Good Time to Buy Stocks, Fidelity 401k Plan, Small Cap Stocks, Fed Rate Cuts, Relative Strength, Young Investor Looking for Advised, Silver, Start Taking Equity, Financial Terminology, Fundamental Analysis, 457 Retirement Plan.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will talk about Warren Buffett's pile of cash and the concept of "controlled greed" in today's market.Today's Stocks & Topics: Prologis, Inc. (PLD), Market Wrap, Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. (DRUG), “Buffett's $382 Billion Cash Pile”, Heritage Global Inc. (HGBL), Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (TKOMY), Markel Group Inc. (MKL), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY), The Federal Reserve, Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VOE), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Barrick Mining Corporation (B), How A-I Influences Shopping.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Just as markets were looking shaky, NY Fed President John Williams dropped dovish comments that spiked the odds of a December rate cut.Today's Stocks & Topics: Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), Market Wrap, ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), “The "Dovish" Pivot: December Rate Cut Odds Jump”, Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VOT), Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK), NICE Ltd. (NICE), Black Friday, Buying Options, Stride, Inc. (LRN), ‘Big Short' investor Michael Burry on A-I.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will examine the case for gold and bitcoin as alternative assets, and look at how each fits (or doesn't) into a diversified portfolio, and what type of investor each one is really built for.Today's Stocks & Topics: Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (FREL), Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR), Market Wrap, “Gold or Bitcoin? The New Safe-Haven Showdown”, Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VT), The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), Blue Owl, CD Rates, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), Vistra Corp. (VST), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Teradyne, Inc. (TER), Bonds.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We tackle the classic investing dilemma of putting your money in slowly versus investing it all at once, and explain when each strategy can make the most sense for real-life investors.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Market Wrap, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), “Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum: What's the Smarter Move?”, Themes ETF Trust - Leverage Shares 2X Long SPOT Daily ETF (SPOG), Crypto, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Retirement, Unusual Machines, Inc. (UMAC), Adient plc (ADNT), Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), Private Equity.Our Sponsors:* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordVPN: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We compare high-yield savings accounts and Treasury bills, breaking down liquidity, safety, and after-tax returns so you can choose the best parking spot for your short-term cash.Today's Stocks & Topics: California Resources Corporation (CRC), DoorDash, Inc. (DASH), Market Wrap, Grupo Cibest S.A. (CIB), “High-Yield Savings vs. T-Bills: Where Should Your Cash Live?”, Humana Inc. (HUM), Converting a Traditional I-R-A to a Roth I-R-A, Jobs Report, BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (BTSG), Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL), Eastman Chemical Company (EMN), Corporate Bonds.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out NordVPN: https://nordprotect.com/investalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will dig into the market's obsession with the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants, the hidden concentration risk in many portfolios, and how to rebalance without missing out on innovation.Today's Stocks & Topics: Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), Market Wrap, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), “Magnificent Seven Overload: Is Your Portfolio Too Top-Heavy?”, iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF (TOPT), The Crypto Fall, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Start Taking Equity, Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc (RYCEY), The Housing Market.Get an exclusive 5% discount on NordProtect plans. ➼ Go to: https://nordprotect.com/investalk and use the code investtalk at checkout.Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code investtalk at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/investtalkOur Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we will explore how abandoned 401(k) plans can quietly drain your long-term wealth and we'll talk about the simple steps you can take to track down that lost money and put it back to work.Today's Stocks & Topics: Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR), Gartner, Inc. (IT), Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Market Wrap, “The Forgotten 401(k): Are You Leaving Money on the Table?”, I-R-As, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD), The Bond Market, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN).Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We'll talk about practical ways to stretch retirement dollars-- such as adjusting withdrawals, delaying Social Security, integrating annuities, and managing market risk.Today's Stocks & Topics: Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), Market Wrap, VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF (FLTR), iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV), Don't Outlive Your Nest Egg: Strategies to Make Savings Last, Small Cap Stocks, WW International, Inc. (WW), Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package, Amdocs Limited (DOX), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), Social Media.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will look into a plain-English guide on how annuities work, from fixed to variable and indexed options, plus fees and guarantees to watch.Today's Stocks & Topics: Trex Company, Inc. (TREX), Devon Energy Corporation (DVN), Market Wrap, Annuities Demystified: Types, Payouts, and Trade-Offs, Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), Dow Inc. (DOW), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, China's Gold, Young Investor Looking for Advised, The Brink's Company (BCO), Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), Roche Holding AG (RHHBY), Stocks Are Falling.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

New research shows that despite ongoing investor demand for exchange-traded funds, baby boomers appear to be bucking the trend, and there may be a good reason for it. Today's Stocks & Topics: Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (VCLT), East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC), Boomers are less bullish on ETFs—should they be?, McKesson Corporation (MCK), Fidelity 401k Plan, Insurance Companies and Private Equity Markets, Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO), Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH), Streaming Prices, Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares (VHT), Index Concentration.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will examine why ultra-long loans may lower payments but slow equity-building and raise lifetime interest costs, and what that means for housing affordability. Today's Stocks & Topics: Silver, Market Wrap, The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), 50-Year Mortgages: Quick Fix or Costly Mistake?, Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI), SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM), U.S. Insurance Companies, iShares Gold Trust (IAU), Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG), SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Oil and Gas Demand.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will break down intrinsic value, competitive advantages, and the “margin of safety” approach that value investors use to build long-term wealth. Today's Stocks & Topics: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Market Wrap, Baxter International Inc. (BAX), Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH), Value Investing 101: How to Spot Undervalued Stocks, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), How to Calculate Company's Debt, Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN), Labor Market, FIGS, Inc. (FIGS), Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN), Waste Management, Inc. (WM), A-I Spending.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will have practical estate-planning strategies for transferring property to children while keeping tax, timing, and family-dynamics in focus. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fundamental Analysis, Market Wrap, Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI), Passing the Property Torch: Smart Ways to Leave Real Estate to Your Kids, F5 Inc. (FFIV), Entry Point, Reaction After A Year Of Trump's Election, OppFi Inc. (OPFI), Barclays PLC (BCS), The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD), Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (TLK), A-I and Earnings.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We've got a deep dive into how the global scramble for rare earth and battery-metals is igniting a stock-boom, and what investors need to know. Today's Stocks & Topics: Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB), Market Wrap, eBay Inc. (EBAY), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), Critical Minerals, Critical Moment: Rare Earths Stocks Set to Surge, DraftKings Inc. (DKNG), Avantis All International Markets Value ETF (AVNV), Benchmark Numbers, Federal Reserve Survey, 457 Retirement Plan, Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA), Critical Minerals Policy Uncertainty.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

From the gold standard to modern bitcoin comparisons, we will explore why gold still matters in the digital age—and how it fits into today's portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tema Electrification ETF (VOLT), Market Wrap, AirJoule Technologies Corporation (AIRJ), Honeywell International Inc. (HON), Gold's Enduring Role: From Ancient Coins to Bitcoin Era, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Global Equities, Publicly Traded Sports Teams, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AVAH), Housing.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will talk about an expert-driven look at where home prices, interest rates and buyer demand are headed—and what that means for investors and homeowners. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Buckle, Inc. (BKE), Tariffs, Market Wrap, The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Housing Market Forecast 2026: What's Coming Next?, NIKE, Inc. (NKE), Stride, Inc. (LRN), Lemonade, Inc. (LMND), Supreme Court vs. Trump Tariffs, EQT Corporation (EQT), A-I Advertising, Pool Corporation (POOL), The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM), FAA Orders Cuts in Flights.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Is deciding what to do with an orphan 401(k) on your to-do list? We will look at the seven steps for getting it done. Today's Stocks & Topics: LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH), Market Wrap, How to Roll Over an Old 401(k), Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS), Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (BATRK), CDOs: Collateralized Debt Obligation, Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC), Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS), Zoetis Inc. (ZTS).Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We've got practical advice on how much to save for unexpected life events, where to keep the money, and why it matters far beyond simple budgeting. Today's Stocks & Topics: Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA), Market Wrap, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS), SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM), Emergency Savings: More Than Just a Cushion, Relative Strength, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN), Best Market Performance, Bitcoin, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT), Sentiment.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Why the so-called “guardrails approach”, that is adjusting spending up or down based on market performance, is gaining traction over the fixed “4% rule” in retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fiserv, Inc. (FI), Market Wrap, Fed Rate Cuts, the “Go Live Your Life” Rule: Rethinking Retirement Spending, QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM), Three-Buckets Retirement Strategy, Bonds, Leveraged ETFs, Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL), Direxion Daily S&P500 Bull 3X Shares (SPXL), Winmark Corporation (WINA), Home Sales, Rio Tinto Group (RIO).Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will discuss how falling birth-rates are becoming more than just a social issue because they are intertwined with economic systems and capitalist assumptions. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Campbell's Company (CPB), Market Wrap, Babies, Capitalism & a Demographic Crossroads, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE), Panasonic Holdings Corporation (PCRHY), A-I might replace Junior Bankers, Gold and Uranium Sectors, AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX), A-I Financial Models.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We'll take a deep dive into what investor behavior across 14 key markets reveals about building a truly global portfolio.Today's Stocks & Topics: United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Market Wrap, Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU), Global Portfolio Insights: Lessons from Around the World, The Toro Company (TTC), Opera Limited (OPRA), Income Growth, Corpay, Inc. (CPAY), Nuclear Energy, A-I Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will look into how advances in AI are creating a rift between workers and investors, even as major tech companies continue job cuts. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Progressive Corporation (PGR), Oil, Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), Market Wrap, Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU), MetLife, Inc. (MET), Lennox International Inc. AI, Jobs & Investors: Growing Divides in the Workplace, (LII), Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK), Wall Street Rally, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC), Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS), The Fed.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will talk about the five key personal finance use cases for Generative AI, including how to use it for creating personalized budgets, setting financial goals, and simulating debt repayment scenarios. Today's Stocks & Topics: General Mills, Inc. (GIS), Market Wrap, The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (HIG), Generative AI in Finance: 5 Ways to Budget, Plan, and Save, Changing Taxes Status, Leveraged ETFs, STAAR Surgical Company (STAA), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Civitas Resources, Inc. (CIVI).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will explore the risks and rewards of an SBLOC, a credit line secured by your investments, to help you decide if it's the right financial tool for your liquidity needs. Today's Stocks & Topics: Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH), Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, The Concept to Staying in the Market, Is a Securities-Based Line of Credit (SBLOC) Right for You?, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), Parsons Corporation (PSN), Newmont Corporation (NEM), Earnings, InfraCap MLP ETF (AMZA), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM), Inflation.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will break down how investors can combine momentum indicators, fundamental and technical analysis, mean reversion theory, and sentiment signals to make more informed predictions about where the stock market may be headed. Today's Stocks & Topics: 529 Plan, Market Wrap, Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), “Decoding the Market: 4 Strategies to Anticipate Stock Trends”, The Kroger Co. (KR), Adobe Inc. (ADBE), Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN), American Outperformance, JPMorgan Chase.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Interestingly, gold and Bitcoin (BTC-USD) have decoupled, with gold actually outperforming Bitcoin. So, how should investors think about their asset allocation moving forward? Today's Stocks & Topics: Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (VTGN), iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), Market Wrap, What's Behind the Incredible Gold rally?, Cash Management, Tencent Holdings Limited (TCEHY), Luxury Goods, Baker Hughes Company (BKR), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Eaton Corporation plc (ETN), Monday.com Ltd. (MNDY), Walmart and Chat GPT Partnership.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I will provide a comprehensive guide for investors so you can assess the performance of your current financial advisor... including communication skills and fee structure. I'll also outline the necessary steps for a smooth and compliant transition to a new wealth management professional. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Market Wrap, Medtronic plc (MDT), When and How to Change Financial Advisors, American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Volatility, Vale S.A. (VALE), Teleflex Incorporated (TFX), Spending, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Gold.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will explain how leveraging blockchain to digitize and fractionalize assets is poised to make investing cheaper, faster, more transparent, and radically accessible to everyone. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pool Corporation (POOL), Silver, Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA), AT&T Inc. (T), Market Wrap, How Asset Tokenization is Revolutionizing Global Finance, Illumina, Inc. (ILMN), TransAlta Corporation (TAC), Gold and Equities, Financial literacy.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will break down the historical data from Fidelity to reveal how a government shutdown truly affects the stock market, fixed income, and the broader economy, and why your long-term strategy remains the best defense. Today's Stocks & Topics: Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NP), Market Wrap, Coloplast A/S (CLPBY), Games Workshop Group PLC (GMWKF), Should You Panic? The Real Impact of a Government Shutdown on Your Investments, Sanofi (SNY), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, The Shutdown, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Kenon Holdings Ltd. (KEN), The KPP Newsletter, Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC), Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (HCC), Sign of Short-Term Market Strains.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Seniors looking to relocate or downsize can use a little-known, specialized financial tool which will allow retirees to finance a new primary residence using their equity and a down payment. Today's Stocks & Topics: QXO, Inc. (QXO), Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR), Market Wrap, Celestica Inc. (CLS), Portfolio Management, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B), Bank Earnings, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), OneMain Holdings, Inc. (OMF), P.E. Ratios.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World.Today's Stocks & Topics: Strategy for a Potential Recession, Silver, I-R-A Rollover, Sitting on Cash, Earnings Forecast, Pros and Cons of 351 Exchange, Short-Term Rental Market, Cash Balance Plan, Retirement Saving Plans, How to Invest in the Bond Market, Dividend Reinvestment Plan, Retirement Accounts, Gains and Taxes, Financial Ratios.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

States like Florida and Arizona are top destinations for retirees, but residents in these areas face a disproportionate risk in the event of any reduction in promised Social Security benefits.Today's Stocks & Topics: AutoZone, Inc. (AZO), Market Wrap, Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), The Sunbelt Paradox: Why Retirement Hotspots Like Florida and Arizona Face a Social Security Crisis, BlackRock, Inc. (BLK), EnerSys (ENS), Economic Growth, Poorly Managed Companies, Civitas Resources, Inc. (CIVI), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ), Tariffs and Credit Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Emotional, impulsive reactions can sabotage long-term returns, we will explain the disciplined strategies you will need to adapt and navigate today's volatile markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM), Market Wrap, Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (IDR), 3 Costly Mistakes Novice Investors Need to Avoid Right Now, Prysmian S.p.A. (PRYMF), Lumen Technologies, Inc., Tariffs, KBR, Inc. (KBR), Pre-Tax Allocation vs. Roth I-R-A, The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Young People Are Not Buying Homes.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

AI-powered data centers are significantly more "copper-intensive" than traditional facilities, and their rapid global build-out is set to clash with years of underinvestment in new mines.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG), Market Wrap, Retirement, AI's Copper Consumption: Is the Data Center Boom Driving a Looming Supply Crunch?, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), KPP Newsletter, Budget Changes, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU), Service Corporation International (SCI), Trade Tensions with China.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

After the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut, analysts from Fannie Mae and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) have released their forecasts for the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Today's Stocks & Topics: Global X Dow 30 Covered Call & Growth ETF (DYLG), Market Wrap, LKQ Corporation (LKQ), Will Mortgage Rates Keep Dropping?, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Data Sources, Leverage ETFs, Barrick Mining Corporation (B), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM), Paul Mueller Company (MUEL), Gold.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

OpenAI's strategy of striking enormous, multi-year hardware deals with both AMD and Nvidia to secure its AI infrastructure and prevent a chip monopoly introduces new financial risks. We will dig into this story. Today's Stocks & Topics: Denison Mines Corp. (DNN), Market Wrap, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), The Billion-Dollar Gamble: Why OpenAI's Massive Deals with AMD and Nvidia Carry Systemic Risk, Gevo, Inc. (GEVO), Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Taking Social Security, Valterra Platinum Limited (ANGPY), Fixed Income, Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we will look into how 22 U.S. states may already be in a recession and what it could mean for you. Today's Stocks & Topics: Copart, Inc. (CPRT), Market Wrap, The Progressive Corporation (PGR), Recession by ZIP Code: Why 22 States Are Already Feeling the Downturn, Where to Invest?, Trailing Stops, Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Emerging Markets, Atlassian Corporation (TEAM), Bank of America Corporation (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Mercado Libre, Inc. (MELI).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There may be a potential long-term shift in global investment flows-- driven by a combination of a weaker dollar and cooling global inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Elastic N.V. (ESTC), Market Wrap, Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX), Sprott Gold Equity Investor (SGDLX), Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Organon & Co. (OGN), Emerging Markets are Finally Rallying, CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (COMM), How to Navigate the Market, Americold Realty Trust, Inc. (COLD), Eastman Chemical Company (EMN).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode we will look at 18 U.S. cities, in various states, that impose no taxes on 401(k) or pension withdrawals — and how choosing one can stretch your retirement dollars further.Today's Stocks & Topics: Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO), Calamos US Equity Autocallable Income ETF (CAIE), Market Wrap, Top 18 U.S. Cities That Don't Tax Your 401(k) or Pension, Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, A-I Second Order Winners, How to Select a Mutual Fund, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR).Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/INVEST* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands