The Monkey Business Show

Secret Algorithms and Treasury Yields

AMC, Quantitative Easing and Unemployment Numbers00:00 - Eric has gotten his hands dirty2:10 - $AMC is heating up16:00 - SPACs are up to some Monkey Business28:44 - Unemployment Numbers37:20 - Tapering and Quantitative Easing

We travel in different vehicles (electric cars, trains) to cover much ground on conversations we never thought we'd be having. 0:00 - Eric's moving and Texas gun laws2:30 - What's happening in the crypto market?6:55 - Sell in May and go away? 7:20 - House sales and the effects of working from home12:10 - Oil mergers, electric vehicles and trains21:42 - More research on AT&T28:30 - Barron's Insider Buying31:30 - More women in finance35:20 - Conversations we never thought we'd have

We don't always get it right. Hertz is a perfect example. We have some more insight into AT&T. Are we ready to jump in? Plus, what's driving the Bitcoin volatility? Not enough people are aware of the crypto crackdown in China. 0:00 - College Tuition and Real Estate3:00 - Comedy Business6:30 - The Hertz Mea Culpa13:15 - Millennials percentage of wealth17:15 - AT&T Research24:20 - Crypto & Bitcoin Chinese Regulations39:19 - Richie's Picks42:00 - Fed Tapering

Richie's back and we're talking smack. 00:00 - Horses on THE JUICE & Richie on the Loose03:32 - Tesla & Bitcoin Monkey Business14:50 - Betting Against the NASDAQInflationThe Word of the Day is Transitory24:23 - Raising WagesGas ShortageTime To Stack Your Chips?32:12 - Richie's Picks

Monkey Business is alive and well in New Jersey. The Garden State is apparently growing SPACS disguised as sandwich shops. Check out the tale of the $100 Million deli, where the cappuccino is as frothy as the market. 0:00 - A Ransom Note? 2:00 - Monkey Business In The Market6:00 - Metals at a new high with the prospect of inflation13:00 - Labor costs and the forgotten working class20:30 - DOW, DOGE, Ethereum and Tesla26:00 - The New Jersey Deli SPACQuestion or comment for the show? Email MonkeyBizShow@gmail.comEric's byline on Matt Taiibi's substack - Will "Goldman Penis Envy" Crash the Economy Again?

Get your gold here! We're talking commodities, what to look out for when investing in ETFs and why it's important to understand the futures market. 2:00 - Reaction to President Biden and Chairman Powell's recent speeches7:37 - Apple Earnings12:40 - Commodities, Gold, Copper, Coffee, etc...35:35 - Lumber Prices and Inflation39:40 - Monkey Business drenched in oil43:50 - Gambling and BitcoinEmail the show: MonkeyBizShow@gmail.com

Please enjoy Richie's Kentucky Derby picks courtesy of The Monkey Business Show. It's a BONUS mini-monkey episode. Happy Horse Racing! #KentuckyDerby #HorseRacing #Gambling

Have you heard about dividends and wondered what they were all about? How can you identify good opportunities for investment? This episode is a good place to start. Richie and Eric drop some gems. Aaron actually retains some of the information. Good stuff! 01:00 - Capital Gains Tax05:09 - Reaction to President Biden's Proposal11:00 - Warning Signs of a Market Correction18:00 - The Housing Market26:00 - Richie's Picks34:25 - Dividends and Investing Strategies

With the Coinbase direct public offering hitting the market last week we had to bring back the crypto king, Kevin Dougherty to break it all down. What's it mean for the future of cryptocurrency and is Coinbase here for the long haul? We try to narrow down these answers and the Monkey Business Boys say goodbye to a Wall Street Legend, Bernie Madoff.

We're high on pot stocks! Or are we? What's the best way to invest your money if you're a believer in the blossoming marijuana industry? We cover it all with returning guest, Zach Pace from On The Arm.On The Arm is a company that focuses on distributed ledger technology.Wanna learn more about On The Arm?Email Zach at Azp246@gmail.comHave a question or comments for the show? Send them to MonkeyBizShow@gmail.com

Eric and Richie recall some of their best stories during the boom of subprime mortgages. Email the show Monkeybizshow@gmail.comFollow on twitter @TheMonkeyBiz101

What do you look for in a volatile market? Do you invest in mobile home parks? Do you look to short stocks? We talk about shady market manipulators, predatory tactics, and a few stories about Eric and Richie's experience at some of the larger firms, back in the day. Plus, a CONSPIRACY THEORY! Questions or comments for the show? Email MonkeyBizShow@gmail.com and we'll read it on the show.

Analyzing the market after Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses inflation and interest rates and people start receiving their Stimmy. Richie reports back on his market research, live from Las Vegas. We touch on the electric car gold rush, with Volkswagen stepping up their game against Tesla and other competitors. Have a question or comment for the show? Send an email to MonkeyBizShow@gmail.com and we'll read it on an upcoming showFollow and tweet us at: TheMonkeyBiz101

Richie interviews for a job with the boys at Nottingham Capital. We forecast what's coming in the market after President Biden's Covid Relief Bill is signed into law.Plus, we introduce the song of the summer, SPAC Dream by Cassius Cuvee. - Watch the video here Email - MonkeyBizShow@gmail.comTwitter - @TheMonkeyBiz101

If you can't get a loan and you can only accept cash for payment, it can be tough to build a successful business. That's just one of the speed bumps that companies in the cannibas space have to deal with. Zach Pace, may have a solution.The Monkey Business Boys also dive into potential bubbles, the bond market and assless chaps. We suspect, Richie might be in the bond market AND the Bondage market.Wanna get in touch with Zach regarding his company, On The Arm?Email him with any questions or comments at Azp246@gmail.comHave a question or comments for the show? Send them to MonkeyBizShow@gmail.com

Kevin Dougherty is a Wall Street veteran who specializes in emerging markets and cryptocurrency. He joins us to explain how they're following similar patterns in development. It's an enlightening conversation, but don't worry, we also get into some Monkey Business. You see, he was Richie's old roommate many moons ago, so we had to dive into that a little bit.We sift through audio clips, answer a listener email and of course Richie's picks! Email any questions or comments to monkeybizshow@gmail.comCheck out Eric's feature on Matt Taibbi's site TK NewsThanks for listening!

The Robinhood Boys are on The Hill and Eric braves the frozen San Antonio tundra to bring you this week's Monkey Business. Citibank had a case of the "fat finger" and are paying dearly for it.Richie and Eric take on a listener question on trading strategy. You can send in your questions to Monkeybizshow@gmail.com and follow the show on twitter @TheMonkeyBiz101

SPACs are popping up everywhere. Seemingly everyone from Alex Rodriguez to Colin Kaepernick have one in their back pocket. What are they and why would you want to get involved in a Special Purpose Acquisition Company?We dip our toes into pot stock and Bitcoin speculation.Also, we have an update from comedian Bret Raybould who in episode 101 was seeking to become the world's first publicly traded comedian.Email: MonkeyBizShow@gmail.comTwitter: @TheMonkeyBiz101Rich Bennett and Eric Salzman met on a Wall Street trading desk in the 1990s. They figured if we can't play centerfield for the Yankees, Wall Street was the next best thing. For a long time, it was.While their careers diverged toward different firms Rich and Eric had a dream to create a show that pulled back the curtain on what really makes things go on Wall Street. They've teamed up with producer and host Aaron Hodges to make their dream come true!  With so many young guns getting into investing and trading, our main goal is to point out ways to win while not getting your wallet lifted! On "The Monkey Business Show" you'll get great picks, solid lessons on risk, insightful guests and a lot of laughs.

We're catching up on the Gamestop, Reddit, Hedgefund circus. What's Robinhood's role in all of it? Why did Robinhood essentially get bailed out after halting trades on certain stocks?Email: MonkeyBizShow@gmail.comTwitter: @TheMonkeyBiz101

We had some major events happen since we last spoke. From the storming of the Capitol, to the impeachment of Donald Trump, the world is in a strange place. We process all of that and also get into investment strategies and market analysis.Brand new shows are coming this week! If you're enjoying them so far, please subscribe, tell a friend and leave a nice rating and review wherever you're listening.The show email is MonkeyBizShow@gmail.comThe Twitter is @TheMonkeyBiz101

Cryptocurrency expert Mauricio Samaniego takes on Richie in the New School vs Old School Investing Challenge. More market analysis and of course Richie's picks!Email MonkeyBizShow@gmail.comFollow the show twitter: @TheMonkeyBiz101

Richard Duan is an expert on algorithms and high frequency trading. He was a finalist in Chinese Olympic Competitions of Mathematics, Physics and Optics and he's way too smart for this show.

He went from Wall Street to whiskey! Owner of Reservoir Distillery, Dave Cuttino, joins us on the third episode.We have an email now. Send us any comments, suggestions or questions to MonkeyBizShow@gmail.com

Comedian Bret Raybould is attempting to become the world's first ever publicly traded comedian. He pitches Richie and Eric and we're all witnesses to the negotiations. Will they partner up? Will Bret go crawling back to stand-up comedy? Will Bretcoin be the next hot cryptocurrency?Get your shares of Bret here Brettrade.com or here YouTubeRich Bennett and Eric Salzman met on a Wall Street trading desk in the 1990s. They figured if we can't play centerfield for the Yankees, Wall Street was the next best thing. For a long time, it was.While their careers diverged toward different firms Rich and Eric had a dream to create a show that pulled back the curtain on what really makes things go on Wall Street. They've teamed up with producer and host Aaron Hodges to make their dream come true!  With so many young guns getting into investing and trading, our main goal is to point out ways to win while not getting your wallet lifted! On "The Monkey Business Show" you'll get great picks, solid lessons on risk, insightful guests and a lot of laughs.

Rich Bennett and Eric Salzman met on a Wall Street trading desk in the 1990s. They figured if we can't play centerfield for the Yankees, Wall Street was the next best thing. For a long time, it was.While their careers diverged toward different firms Rich and Eric had a dream to create a show that pulled back the curtain on what really makes things go on Wall Street. They've teamed up with producer and host Aaron Hodges to make their dream come true!  With so many young guns getting into investing and trading, our main goal is to point out ways to win while not getting your wallet lifted! On "The Monkey Business Show" you'll get great picks, solid lessons on risk, insightful guests and a lot of laughs.