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While the US is looking to cut, the Bank of Japan is hiking rates for the first time in decades. We will discuss how a rising Yen could trigger a massive "reverse carry trade" and crash US tech stocks.Today's Stocks & Topics: Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL), iShares Silver Trust (SLV), Medline Inc. (MDLN), Market Wrap, Japan's "Rate Shock": The Carry Trade Unwinds, KPP Newsletter, Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX), Jerome Powell Replacement, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2X Shares (DUST), Silver Market, US Producer Prices.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Federal Reserve concluded its two-day meeting today (Jan 28). We willanalyze the decision, the updated "Dot Plot," and whether Chair Powell is finally ready to declare victory on inflation.Today's Stocks & Topics: KeyCorp (KEY), Market Wrap, Toast, Inc. (TOST), Limited Partnership, IREN Limited (IREN), “The Fed's January Decision”, Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (OTF), Bond Options, ONEOK, Inc. (OKE), Taxes, Silver Tiger Metals Inc. (SLVTF), Discovery Silver Corp. (DSVSF).Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bankruptcies are ticking up among companies that can only survive on near-zero interest rates. We will discuss how to spot a "Zombie" on a balance sheet before that company collapses.Today's Stocks & Topics: Revolution Medicines, Inc. (RVMD), Market Wrap, Gold Companies Consolidation, Portfolio Review, Unum Group (UNM), The "Zombie Company" Purge, Mercado Libre, Inc. (MELI), ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW), I-R-As, European Investors, Investing Strategy, The Software Industry.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Despite stabilizing, home ownership rates for younger demographics have hit new lows. We will analyze the rise of "Build-to-Rent" communities and the long-term economic shift away from ownership. Today's Stocks & Topics: Target Corporation (TGT), Portfolio Management, Market Wrap, Selling losses vs Taxes, The "Forever Renter" Economy, Financial Advice for a 15-Year-Old, AAON, Inc. (AAON), SentinelOne, Inc. (S), Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK), the Dollar's Decline, TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX), ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL), The US Investments.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Gold is getting the headline attention, but silver is quietly surging due to industrial demand from solar panels and electronics. We will break down the supply crunch facing the "devil's metal" in 2026.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Mosaic Company (MOS), Market Wrap, Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN), “The "Silver" Industrial Boom”, SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM), iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM), Abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL), Graco Inc. (GGG), Debt, Brunswick Corporation (BC), Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Gold.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
As the major tech conglomerates report earnings next week, the market will be looking past revenue growth to focus on margins. We will discuss whether the massive AI capital expenditures of 2025 are finally generating cash flow.Today's Stocks & Topics: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, Advice for a New Graduate, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY), State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), F5, Inc. (FFIV), “Big Tech Earnings: The "Profitability" Test”, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Capital One Financial Corporation (COF), The U.S. Economy.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss a quieter week in the markets and what's to come next week on the Agweek Market Wrap.
As interest rates stay high, defaults are starting to appear in the opaque world of "Private Credit." We will discuss the risks hiding in non-traded funds and business development companies (BDCs).Today's Stocks & Topics: IRADIMED CORPORATION (IRMD), Market Wrap, A-I Data Centers, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), “The "Private Credit" Crack”, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), 7% Sell Rule, Small and Mid-Caps, Oracle Corporation (ORCL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), CEOs and A-I.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Copper prices just hit a 2-year high due to supply shortages and AI data center demand. We will analyze why "Dr. Copper" is signaling global growth despite the recession fears.Today's Stocks & Topics: American Tower Corporation (AMT), Market Wrap, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), BHP Group Limited (BHP), CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE), “Copper: The "New Oil" Breakout”, Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Strathcona Resources Ltd. (SCR.TO), The Allstate Corporation (ALL), Artificial Intelligence (AI).Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
As geopolitical tensions rise, digital warfare has become the new front line. We will discuss why Cybersecurity stocks are becoming the "Utilities" of the 2026 economy—providing essential, recession-proof revenue.Today's Stocks & Topics: Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS), Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, Call Options ETFs, Buying Physical Silver, ATI Inc. (ATI), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, “The "Cyber" Supercycle: The New Utility”, Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG.V), Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), New Warning from Pimco.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
With tensions boiling over, we will analyze the nightmare scenario of a Strait of Hormuz closure—a move experts warn could instantly spike oil by $20/barrel and reignite US inflation just as the Fed pivot begins.Today's Stocks & Topics: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Market Wrap, Retirement, Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), “The Iran Escalation: The "Strait" Jacket on the Economy”, Brunswick Corporation (BC), How Much Minerals Should Allocate in a Portfolio, Free Cash Flow, CDW Corporation (CDW), Roll a R.E. Portfolio to Something Else.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss screwworm news and some phenomenal grain exports this week on the Agweek Market Wrap.
With US stocks at record valuations, we will analyze the case for Emerging Markets (EM) as the contrarian "value play" of 2026, driven by a potentially weaker dollar.Today's Stocks & Topics: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM), Market Wrap, Celestica Inc. (CLS), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Dollar General Corporation (DG), Saving for Retirement, “Emerging Markets: The 2026 Value Play?”, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG), Somnigroup International Inc. (SGI), LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC), Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA), Earnings Season, Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX), Global Partners LP (GLP), Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VOE), Copper.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
With mortgage rates stabilizing near 6%, there are early signs that the "lock-in effect" is breaking, potentially bringing much-needed inventory to the Spring 2026 market.Today's Stocks & Topics: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Market Wrap, Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), STAG Industrial, Inc. (STAG), Housing: The "Lock-In" Thaw, Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF (AVMA), Fiverr International Ltd. (FVRR), Data Centers, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO), Fabrinet (FN), Teradyne, Inc. (TER), Venezuela Oil.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The 10-year Treasury yield is finally pushing comfortably above the 2-year yield; we will explain why this "normalization" is healthy but often precedes a mid-cycle slowdown.Today's Stocks & Topics: ThSprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), Oil Field Services, Market Wrap, “The Yield Curve "Un-Inversion", Anebulo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANEB), Invest in the Demand for Magnets, The Auto Industry, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Rollover 403b to Roth I-R-A, Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH), Winners and Loser Around the Tax Cuts and Tariffs.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss upcoming USDA reports to be released on Jan. 12, export reports, a hot feeder cattle market and more.
As 2026 begins, Wall Street consensus is shifting away from the "Magnificent Seven" and toward "Old Economy" cyclicals... we will analyze whether this rotation is real or a head-fake.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Market Wrap, Portfolio Management, Equinor ASA (EQNR), Energy Transfer LP (ET), Price of Silver, “The 2026 "Great Rotation": Tech vs. The Old Economy”, Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV), Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG), Paymentus Holdings, Inc. (PAY), Klarna Group plc (KLAR), The Condo Market.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Wall Street lore says "As goes the first week, so goes the year"... we will track the market's performance in these first 5 days, and its historical accuracy as a predictor.Today's Stocks & Topics: Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (INVZ), Market Wrap, Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ), TETRA Technologies, Inc. (TTI), Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFB), Amphenol Corporation (APH), The "January Barometer", 401k Contributions, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H), America's Economy, Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYMI).Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Join the Einstein of Wall Street for an in-depth 2025 market wrap-up from the New York Stock Exchange. This episode reviews key events and trends, including the extraordinary 125% rise of the S&P 500 since 2020, significant market moves due to Jay Powell's decisions, and the profound impact of Trump's tariff policies. The market's resilience amidst economic Armageddon, interest rate cuts, government shutdowns, and Bitcoin volatility is discussed. Key highlights include record highs in silver and gold, remarkable earnings seasons, and the controversial role of AI stocks. As we enter 2026, discover insights into what's next for the economy and how to navigate new market dynamics. Tune in for a comprehensive analysis and forecast from Trade Like Einstein Money News Network. Follow Peter on instagram: @einsteinofwallst 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:18 2025 Market Wrap-Up 00:41 Historical Market Performance 02:36 Impact of Tariffs and Political Changes 04:50 Market Reactions and Recovery 08:10 Interest Rate Cuts and Government Shutdown 10:44 AI Bubble Controversy 14:25 Conclusion and Outlook for 2026 All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
For years, money market funds have paid 5%, but as the Fed shifts policy, we will explain why sitting in cash might be the biggest risk to your income in 2026.Today's Stocks & Topics: Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB), Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA), Market Wrap, “The "Cash Trap" of 2026”, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A), LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB), Inflation Driven by AI, Water Investment Opportunities, Alcoa Corporation (AA), Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU), Foreign Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In a bull market, index funds win and in a sideways or volatile market, stock pickers shine. We will discuss whether 2026 is the year to move from passive ETFs to active selection.Today's Stocks & Topics: Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH), Market Wrap, Rule 72(t), “The Return of "Active" Management?”, First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG), Fortuna Mining Corp. (FSM), Closed-End Funds, Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (RVT), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Software Stocks, ASML Holding N.V. (ASML), Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Suncor Energy Inc. (SU).Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss what impacted 2025 markets and what's coming in 2026, including trade, weather and geopolitical events.
We will explain the history and mechanics of the "Dogs of the Dow" strategy, analyzing how dividend yield is utilized as a valuation metric to screen for potential contrarian trends within the index. Today's Stocks & Topics: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS), Market Wrap, POET Technologies Inc. (POET), “The "Dogs of the Dow" 2026 Strategy”, Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO), Covered Calls, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (CALF), International Stocks, Owens Corning (OC), Precious Metals, Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT), The Fed Minutes.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* 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
Host, Trent Fleskens, delivers the final episode of 2025 on the Perth Property Show, focusing on the unprecedented growth and challenges in the Western Australian real estate market. Key topics include the sustained high demand, dwindling supply, and significant price growth, with median house prices rising from $740,000 in January to between $830,000 and $850,000 by December. The episode also delves into strong construction numbers, notable suburb price growth, the impact of government housing policies, and the influence of immigration on the market. Despite higher completion rates, the supply deficit remains a critical issue, exacerbated by increased demand from new residents and a housing shortage. Trent also previews the upcoming discussion with Andrew Lefort on planning strategies for 2026.
Join Peter Tuchman, the Einstein of Wall Street, as he broadcasts directly from the New York Stock Exchange. In this episode of Trade Like Einstein, Peter discusses the astonishing close of 2025, with markets reaching unprecedented heights: the Dow at 49,000 and the S&P at 7,000. He highlights the surge in retail traders and the influence of AI, cryptocurrencies, and the energy sector on the market. Despite economic uncertainties like questionable unemployment figures and changes in the Federal Reserve leadership, Peter assures us that the market remains resilient. Stay tuned for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly market wrap-ups that decode market movements and debunk media pessimism. Subscribe to the Trade Like Einstein Money News Network on Apple Podcast and Spotify for more insights. DM 'wild and crazy' to get the podcast link and join Peter in navigating the financial world! Follow Peter on Instagram: @einsteinofwallst 00:00 Welcome to Trade Like Einstein 00:41 Market Overview: 2025 in Review 01:05 The Rise of Retail Traders 01:31 AI and the Industrial Revolution 01:45 Energy Sector Insights 01:56 Daily Market Wrap-Up 02:29 Interest Rates and Economic Indicators 03:37 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook 04:44 Join the Trade Like Einstein Community All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
Due to year-end tax selling, small-cap stocks have historically outperformed in January and we will explain why the January Effect happens and highlight specific small-cap ETFs investors might want to consider buying before the calendar flips.Today's Stocks & Topics: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY), Market Wrap, Investible Assets, “Pre-Positioning for the “January Effect” (Small Caps)”, American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL), Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD), Mortgage Rates, Stock Screeners, Xylem Inc. (XYL), HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Wall Street and Tariffs.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* 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
Active Management's Edge in Fixed IncomePassive bond funds are broken, and we expose why the current high-yield, high-volatility market is proving that active managers offer better risk mitigation and a measurable edge.Today's Stocks & Topics: Xylem Inc. (XYL), Market Wrap, Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J), AECOM (ACM), WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC), HP Inc. (HPQ), “Active Management's Edge in Fixed Income”, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), Biggest Market Developments in 2025, Hesai Group (HSAI), Cash Position, Consumer Staples Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* 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
Peter Tuchman, the 'Einstein of Wall Street,' as he broadcasts from the New York Stock Exchange. This episode of 'Trade Like Einstein' covers key market movements, including the S&P 500's fourth-largest rebalance, economic trends, and significant trades of 2025. Dive into updates on economic resilience, interest rate cuts, and Federal Reserve news. Embrace the AI revolution reshaping industries and get practical trading tips. Don't miss out on this exciting end-of-year market summary and trading insights. Available on Money News Network, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:47 Market Overview and Highlights 01:36 Economic Indicators and Predictions 04:11 AI and Future Trends 04:54 Closing Remarks and Sign-Off All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.
We will reveal how to profit from the necessary modernization of America's aging water systems and fight the structural problem of scarcity.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (MICC), Market Wrap, Thematic ETFs, “Water Scarcity: The $3.4 Trillion Infrastructure Gap”, Coupang, Inc. (CPNG), The Stock Market and 401k, Financial Risks in 2026, BHP Group Limited (BHP), Bloom Energy Corporation (BE).Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* 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
Don Wick of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how soybeans continued to slip this week on the Agweek Market Wrap.
Commercial real estate is hitting rock bottom. We will explain how to buy discounted distressed debt without owning a single office building.Today's Stocks & Topics: CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Market Wrap, Safe Route to Invest, Carrier Global Corporation (CARR), “CRE Distress: Where Are the Opportunities?”, IPOs, Waymo or Tesla, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS), The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD), Small Caps, Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI), Cash Holdings in Portfolios.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* 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 national debt crisis is no longer a political problem—it's an investment bomb that will drive up your interest rates and throttle private sector growth.Today's Stocks & Topics: Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU), Market Wrap, Jones Soda Co. (JSDA), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY), Stocks on Sale, “The Nation's Unsustainable Fiscal Path”, State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI), China's Energy Supply, Teck Resources Limited (TECK), Prediction Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* 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
Recent data shows the UK economy shrinking and German industrial production stalling, while US PMI data remains robust. This divergence suggests the US remains the "cleanest dirty shirt" in the global economy.Today's Stocks & Topics: First Trust Water ETF (FIW), Market Wrap, Residential Real Estate in the Bay Area, “Global Divergence: Europe Stalls, US Chugs Along”, Contango Ore, Inc. (CTGO), Dolly Varden Silver Corporation (DVS), Options & Capital Gains, Transport Stocks, NFLX and WBD Merge, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Bank Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* 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
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
In this year-end conversation, housing expert Rick Sharga joins Kathy Fettke to break down what really happened in the 2025 real estate market. From shifting inventory levels and regional price differences to affordability pressures, wage growth, tariffs, and migration trends, Rick brings clarity to a year filled with dramatic headlines and mixed signals. He also explains why fears of a housing crash never materialized, which markets showed surprising resilience, and where investors should keep their eyes as the market continues its multi-year reset. If you want a data-driven, no-hype look at the true state of U.S. housing in 2025, this episode is your year-end essential
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
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