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Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors
Navigating today's global economy and deciphering investment choices can be an intricate endeavor. The influx of opinions and ever-shifting financial data adds to the challenge. For those committed to success, staying informed through market education and unbiased guidance is paramount.This realization has led an increasing number of individuals to integrate KPP Financial's 'InvestTalk' radio program and podcast into their investment strategies.InvestTalk, a daily program, delves into a range of pertinent investment subjects while addressing listener queries. Powered by KPP Financial in Irvine, California, the show/podcast is hosted by KPP Owner Justin Klein and Portfolio Manager Luke Guerrero.No investment inquiry is off-limits. Are your assets properly diversified? How can you optimize your 401(k) management? What implications do economic shifts have on real estate?Spread the word among your friends and family. They can access timely responses to these and numerous other financial and investment queries in each episode of InvestTalk, airing every weekday. Learn more at InvestTalk.com.
09-02-2020: Are You Overlooking A Smart Way To Play The 'Stuck At Home' Trend In The Market?
An analyst believes there’s something going on that investors need to watch: a housing shortage outside cities.Today's Stocks & Topics: Robin Hood App, Beige Book, New Eviction Moratorium, TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, AAPL - Apple Inc. Split, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., EVFM - Evofem Biosciences Inc., LMB - Limbach Holdings Inc., IP - International Paper Co., MRNA - Moderna Inc., Selling Strategy, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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09-01-2020: The Stock Market Is Roaring, But Should You Fear An Awful September?
One analyst charted the DOW back to 1896 and he says that in September, of the average presidential-election year, the stock market actually has risen.Today's Stocks & Topics: Euro vs. Dollar, Possible Pullback, U.S. Manufacturing, TSLA - Tesla Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., CNCR - Loncar Cancer Immunotherapy ETF, Trading Strategy, INTC - Intel Corp., PCG - PG&E Corp., Bonds, LAD - Lithia Motors Inc. Cl A, BTG - B2Gold Corp., PFE - Pfizer Inc.TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHEN did Intel (INTC) become the microchip market leader? And can you NAME two other key players in this arena?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
44:5901/09/2020
08-31-2020: No End To Summer Surge: Homebuyer Mortgage Demand Has Spiked By 33%
Pent-up demand, a stay-at-home mindset, diminished inventory, and low mortgage rates are adding fuel to the fire.Today's Stocks & Topics: New Retail Accounts, Weak Dollar, Retirement Funds, Bonds & Yields, 401k, PTON - Peloton Interactive Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Retirement Allocation, BA - Boeing Co., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:4431/08/2020
08-28-2020: Opinion: For Investors, There Are Always Opportunities
As savers and investors look to the market for dividend yield, what are 3 reliable stock screening metrics?Today's Stocks & Topics: ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., PZZA - Papa John's International Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Portfolio Rebalancing, Inflation, Registered Investment Adviser, NIO - NIO Inc. ADR, KR - Kroger Co., Global Inflation.TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the NAME of the TOY COMPANY that is today the world's third largest by revenue? And can you name 2 of its famous competitors-- companies that IT ACQUIRED over the years?"Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold, Treasury Yields, 30-year Fix Mortgage, Home Sales, Consumer Sentiment.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-27-2020: Federal Reserve Adopts New Policy: ‘Average Inflation Target’ Of 2%
In the past, strong labor markets meant that higher inflation was just around the corner thereby indicating a reason to "tap the brakes" and raise interest rates.Today's Stocks & Topics: VIXY - ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, FD.V - Facedrive Inc., SDGR - Schrodinger Inc., Mutual Funds, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, PTY - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund, Going Public, WKHS - Workhorse Group Inc., Oil.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:2927/08/2020
08-26-2020: Opinion: Some Areas Of The Cyclical Trade Are Set To Outperform
One analyst says that, with regard to growth versus value, the narrow leadership from growth stocks may be an indicator of what’s to come.Today's Stocks & Topics: Good and Bad Inflation, AMGN - Amgen Inc., FAANG Stocks, Durable Goods Report, Life Insurance, V - Visa Inc. Cl A, Closed-end Funds, BLNK - Blink Charging Co., UBER - Uber Technologies Inc.TRIVIA QUESTION: "The Treasury Department was founded in 1789-- but HOW FAR BACK can we trace its roots? AND-- you may know that Alexander Hamilton was the FIRST Treasury Secretary... but can you NAME THE MAN that held that job during the administration of President Franklin Roosevelt?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-25-2020: Apple’s Stock Split Will Change 'Pecking Order' Of The Dow Industrials
The 4-for-1 division will alter Apple’s influence on the 124-year old benchmark.Today's Stocks & Topics: Changing Components of the DOW, Global Dividend Payments, RWM - ProShares Short Russell 2000, NRG - NRG Energy Inc., Roth I-R-A, BIGC - BigCommerce Holdings Inc., Trading Volume, POR - Portland General Electric Co., ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., HIG - Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:3925/08/2020
08-24-2020: Fund Manager: Why Stock Prices Are 'Unsustainable'
One opinion asserts that we have never seen stock prices at such extremes while they coincide with the current degree of uncertainty.Today's Stocks & Topics: Foreign Stocks, Cash Flow Per Share, Gold & Silver, ELY - Callaway Golf Co., VFIFX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund Investor, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., S-3 Filling, Pullback or Correction, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Outstanding Shares, Price Per Earnings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-21-2020: Bondholders Fear California Blackout Threats And Surging Wildfires
Bond investors are concerned about California’s heat wave, rolling blackouts, and wildfires as the state struggles with its worst power crisis in nearly two decades.Today's Stocks & Topics: House Sales, IHS Markit Report, Russian Politics, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., Pullbacks, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., ONEM - 1Life Healthcare Inc., The Dollar, KOS - Kosmos Energy Ltd., Stop-losses.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you specify the time period and name of the first American BUBBLE of the 20th century? And, historically, when did the earliest stock market bubble and market crash appear?Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold, Silver and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-20-2020: What's Going On With Airlines As Southwest Turns Down Secured Loan?
Airlines have taken a significant hit from the coronavirus pandemic and related lock-downs, which have left travelers reluctant to board planes with potentially infected people.Today's Stocks & Topics: XRX - Xerox Holdings Corp., BIGC – Big Commerce Holdings Inc., Commodities, O - Realty Income Corp., Investing Apps, COPX - Global X Copper Miners ETF, CPER - United States Copper Index Fund, JPM – JP Morgan Chase & Co., MTZ - MasTec Inc., Mortgage Rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:2320/08/2020
08-19-2020: Will The Stock Market Close At A Record High By The End Of August?
One analyst has made the point that the S&P 500, on average, has hit new highs 8 days after closing within 1% of its record.Today's Stocks & Topics: Gold Correction, Inheriting Money, LHX - L3Harris Technologies Inc., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., GRWG - GrowGeneration Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., SEDG – Solar Edge Technologies Inc., REYN - Reynolds Consumer Products Inc., Limit Order, BEPC - Brookfield Renewable Corp., Google & Unemployment Claims.TRIVIA QUESTION: "How MANY stock splits has Microsoft had since it first went public in March of 1986? AND-- what was Microsoft's IPO price on trading day 1?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-18-2020: Is There More Short Term Pain Ahead For Gold And Silver?
One trader is warning that, even though the long-term fundamental picture looks intact, on Wall Street, sometimes, when things get extreme you see a reversal.Today's Stocks & Topics: NKLA - Nikola Corp., AFL - AFLAC Inc., ALRM - Alarm.Com Holdings Inc., Prenuptial Agreement, AAPL - Apple Inc., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., Entering Into the Market, AG - First Majestic Silver Corp., Lawsuits.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
44:5218/08/2020
08-17-2020: Uber And Lyft Are Threatening To Suspend Service In California
The companies have each poured $30 million into a ballot measure which would exempt their drivers from the state's employee classification requirement.Today's Stocks & Topics: High P/E Ratio, SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, FSLY - Fastly Inc. Cl A, Stop-Loss Order, GILT - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., CCJ - Cameco Corp., Beginner Investor.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:4318/08/2020
08-14-2020: Investor Heavyweight Now Sees The 'Same Metric' That Signaled The 2001 Crash
Known in investing circles as the “Buffett Indicator,” it's the measure of the total market cap of all U.S. stocks relative to the country’s GDP.Today's Stocks & Topics: SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., PEK - Peak Resources Ltd., DHT - DHT Holdings Inc., NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, FVRR - Fiverr International Ltd., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Mortgage Rates.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 4 of the MOST FAMOUS United States monopolies, known largely for their historical significance?"Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold, Silver and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-13-2020: Minneapolis Fed President: 'Six-Week Economic Lockdown Needed To Defeat Coronavirus'
What will happen if the U.S. economy is forced to endure a new and more stringent shutdown in order to 'kill COVID'?Today's Stocks & Topics: LCA - Landcadia Holdings II Inc. Cl A, Yields, The Bond Market, Roth I-R-A & Taxes, XEL - Xcel Energy Inc., TWOU - 2U Inc., Best ETFs, KODK - Eastman Kodak Co., Prenuptial Agreement, MFGP - Micro Focus International PLC ADR, Crypto Currency.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-12-2020: Is Inflation A Threat To The Economy?
Led by an increase in the cost of oil, wholesale prices surged in July, but one analyst says inflationary pressures are largely invisible--so far.Today's Stocks & Topics: Value Investing vs. Growth, Tesla, NEO - NeoGenomics Inc., 401k, LEN - Lennar Corp. Cl, iBonds ETFs, T - AT&T Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., NVAX - Novavax Inc., GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., GLD - SPDR Gold Shares , Certificate of Deposit.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-11-2020: Could A Payroll Tax Holiday Ultimately Cost Workers More Next Year?
Forgiveness isn’t guaranteed, so if the employer stops collecting payroll tax and gives the money to the employee, the worker could wind up owing the IRS next year.Today's Stocks & Topics: Office REITs, LVGO - Livongo Health Inc., PAYS - Paysign Inc., TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR, BGS - B&G Foods Inc.,HMY - Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. ADR, WFH - Direxion Work From Home ETF, K - Kellogg Co., NAK - Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:0311/08/2020
AUGUST RAPID FIRE HOUR
In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk hosts Steve Peasley and Justin Klein provide unbiased answers to over 34 caller questions. Topics include: 401k, Debt, Negative Equity, Gold, Options, Keep or Sell, Life Insurance, I-R-A, Blue Chip Stocks, New Investor, Cannabis Industry, Saving for Grandchildren, Buying a House, Interest Rates, Institutional Ownership, FCC Filings, Electric Vehicle Industry, Weak Dollar, Where to Invest?, Thrift Savings Plan, Special-purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Borrowing from 401k, Sell Discipline, Copper Industry, Earnings Per Share, Support Numbers, Silver & Gold, Buying More of the Same Stock, Time to Trim Your Portfolio, Trading Accounts, TDOC Buying LVGO, ETFs, RUN & VSLR Merge, The VIX.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
59:3911/08/2020
08-10-2020: Analyst: The Biggest Threat To Stock Market Rally Is Wave Of Corporate Bankruptcies
One opinion predicts that large-scale bankruptcies would be more damaging to the economy than U.S.-China tension or political differences.Today's Stocks & Topics: PPL - PPL Corp., CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, AMLP - Alerian MLP ETF, INGR - Ingredion Inc., SPG - Simon Property Group Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP, CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc., Rent Delinquencies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:2610/08/2020
08-07-2020: Best of Caller Questions
Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, Stock Split, Portfolio, New Investor, Bonds, 401k, Stocks Level 2, Getting Into the Stock Market, Stock Evaluation, Closed End Funds, Mutual Funds, International Markets, Ethical Investments, Exchange Traded Funds, Trailing Stops, Bond Funds, Caps.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-06-2020: 20 Stocks That Investors Hate But Wall Street Loves
This has been an adventurous year for stocks, but the rebound rally has not been as broad as you might think. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Market & Trump or Biden Presidency, AUY - Yamana Gold Inc., TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc. Buying LVGO - Livongo Health Inc., TPL - Texas Pacific Land Trust Sub. Share Cert., AAXN - Axon Enterprise Inc., MSGS - Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, WDC - Western Digital Corp, Gold & Silver.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-05-2020: Dallas Fed President: U.S. Labor Market Is Weakening
According to the Federal Reserve's Robert Kaplan, the market rebound has been "more muted” than expected, and the unemployment rate this year will likely end higher than previously thought. Today's Stocks & Topics: Correction, Oil Stabilizing, WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., SHLL - Tortoise Acquisition Corp. Cl A, ZGNX - Zogenix Inc., DXY - U.S. Dollar Index, MNK - Mallinckrodt PLC., CVS - CVS Health Corp., MDU - MDU Resources Group Inc., WMT - Walmart Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-04-2020: Microsoft Confirms Talks To Buy 'TikTok' In The U.S.
According to a Microsoft statement, it would build on the TikTok user experience by adding security, privacy, and digital safety protections.Today's Stocks & Topics: Returning to Work, TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., Short-term Trading, Switching Brokers, EHTH - eHealth Inc., Retirement Funds, Dividends, T - AT&T Inc., KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHAT is the AVERAGE DAILY trade volume of the NYSE? And WHAT PERCENTAGE of foreign companies, from the Asia-Pacific region, are LISTED on the NYSE?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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08-03-2020: Strategist: Blowout Earnings Show Big Tech Dominates Our Economy But 10% Of Lost Jobs May Never Come Back
Apple, google, Facebook, and Amazon have products and services that can be used from home, and increasingly so in the absence of real-world shopping and leisure competition.Today's Stocks & Topics: Presidential Election, The Dollar, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Lazy Portfolios & ETFs, VLO - Valero Energy Corp., How to Read the Market, INTC - Intel Corp., KR - Kroger Co., SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., Negative Yields, CSWC - Capital Southwest Corp., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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07-31-2020: The U.S. Entered A Recession In February, Ending The Longest Expansion In Post-World War II History
From April through June, the U.S. economy experienced its biggest quarterly activity plunge ever, decreasing by 9.5%-- or by 32.9% on an annualized basis.Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple Split, Critical Listening And Critical Reading, SSYS - Stratasys Ltd., MARK - Remark Holdings Inc., 401k Contributions, MET - MetLife Inc., IAU - iShares Gold Trust, SEDG – Solar Edge Technologies Inc., FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Measured in dollars, what is the approximate value of retirement assets held in 401(k) plans? AND--what is the average 401(k) plan account balance among participants in their sixties with more than 30 years of tenure?"Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold, Silver and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:0231/07/2020
07-30-2020: Shopify Shares Jumped 7% After Second-Quarter Revenue Increased By 97%
Shopify's earnings statement says the ongoing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift of consumer purchasing habits to e-commerce. Today's Stocks & Topics: General Electric, Biden & China, Active vs. Passive, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., LCA - Landcadia Holdings II Inc. Cl A, RWT - Redwood Trust Inc., GM - General Motors Co., LMB - Limbach Holdings Inc., AUY - Yamana Gold Inc., The Economy & The Stock Market, BAC - Bank of America Corp., WFC - Wells Fargo & Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:2830/07/2020
07-29-2020: Case Study: McDonald’s Revenue Plunges 30% Despite Progress At U.S. Restaurants
The coronavirus pandemic has made earnings difficult to forecast and McDonald’s had its largest miss in more than three decades. Today's Stocks & Topics: Home Sales, GDP, ETN - Eaton Corp. PLC, BWA – Borg Warner Inc., CZR - Caesars Entertainment Inc., ALL - Allstate Corp., ITW - Illinois Tool Works Inc., Bond Funds, Organic Foods, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., FSM - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., RWT - Redwood Trust Inc., The Fed Meeting, ADP - Automatic Data Processing Inc., BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., Oil Stocks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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07-28-2020: Analyst: What The Fall Of The U.S. Dollar Means For The Stock Market
Opinion: Barring some sort of currency meltdown, a weaker dollar should be a positive for equities, though foreign stocks will likely benefit more. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stimulus Package, The Fed & Lending Facilities, LKNCY - Luckin Coffee Inc. ADR, SHLL - Tortoise Acquisition Corp. Cl A, CHAP - Chaparral Energy Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., CSIQ - Canadian Solar Inc., SOLO - Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp., UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., KO - Coca-Cola Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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07-27-2020: Elon Musk Warns: ‘Another Government Stimulus Package Is Not In The Best Interests Of The People’
The Tesla CEO said another coronavirus aid package would be ‘jammed to the gills’ with special interests. Today's Stocks & Topics: INTC - Intel Corp., CCI - Crown Castle International Corp., SLV - iShares Silver Trust, VLTCX - Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund Admiral, SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, FXAIX - Fidelity 500 Index Fund, Gold, MGRC - McGrath RentCorp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:0027/07/2020
07-24-2020: What’s Behind The ‘Perfect Storm’ Causing Silver Prices To Surge?
Much of what’s driving silver also is driving gold — aggressive monetary policy financing. Today's Stocks & Topics: BSX - Boston Scientific Corp., M - Macy's Inc., SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., Pension Plan, YETI - YETI Holdings Inc., Hand Sanitisers, GE - General Electric Co., China.TRIVIA QUESTION: "With regard to LUXURY real estate in New York city-- Manhattan-- WHAT percentage of buildings today constitutes residential CONDOMINIUMS? And, famously, in WHICH YEAR did Dutch settlers purchase the island of Manhattan from local Indians?"Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold, Silver and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:2724/07/2020
07-23-2020: What’s Behind The ‘Perfect Storm’ Causing Silver Prices To Surge?
Much of what’s driving silver also is driving gold — aggressive monetary policy financing.Today's Stocks & Topics: Will and Testament, Corona Virus Vaccines, Housing Market, SPG - Simon Property Group Inc., CYDY - CytoDyn Inc., MLPDX - Oppenheimer Steel Path MLP Income Fund A, Silver, SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, VIRS - Pacer BioThreat ETF, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, GEO - GEO Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:2923/07/2020
07-22-2020: Is A New Stock-Market High Coming Due to The Vast Sum Of Money Being Printed?
The premise: None of the factors that could limit the stock market’s rise appear to be in play now. Today's Stocks & Topics: Urban Houses Prices, Stimulus Checks, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., MTN - Vail Resorts Inc., Bonds in 401k, SDS - ProShares UltraShort S&P 500, PGNY - Progyny Inc., UHAL – Amerco, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., BNTX - BioNTech SE ADR.TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the approximate price of Manhattan real estate per square foot today? And what do you suppose it was in 1910, 1920, and 1930?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:4522/07/2020
07-21-2020: Analyst Opinion: 'Stock Market Crash 2020, Welcome To The End Game'
Has the NASDAQ reached a classic "end of bubble move"-- and could it now be on its final run and going vertical?Today's Stocks & Topics: The European Union, Tech Stocks, HTZ - Hertz Global Holdings Inc., U.S. Currency, SCHO - Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF, ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc., MCK - McKesson Corp., Cash, GHC - Graham Holdings Co., FNB - F.N.B. Corp., Silver, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, Home Prices.TRIVIA QUESTION: "In which year did computerized trading begin at the NYSE? And-- what percentage of trading that occurs on the exchange today is attributed to high-frequency computerized trades?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:1621/07/2020
07-20-2020: Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?
If you are carrying a home mortgage in the 3% or 4% range, accelerating your payments may offer a better return than letting cash sit around earning next to nothing. Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings Season, ABEV - Ambev S.A. ADR, Stock Volume, VIVO - Meridian Bioscience Inc., EHC - Encompass Health Corp., KR - Kroger Co., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., The Big Move From Urban Centers To Suburban Or Small-towns, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, Dollar Index.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:3620/07/2020
07-17-2020: New Research Claim: Pandemics Typically Lead To Receding Inflation
Theory: Pandemics leave a traumatized population determined to save rather than spend, and a labor-capital ratio that has fallen to levels that undermine the incentive to invest.Today's Stocks & Topics: ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc., The Heroes Act, Inflation Rates, AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., INO - Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc., Trailing Stop, COVID-19 Test Kit Manufacturers, VTR - Ventas Inc., PLNT - Planet Fitness Inc. Cl A, HP - QHP Inc., KGC - Kinross Gold Corp., Central Banks & Inflation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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07-16-2020: Should You Lower Your Retirement Savings Contributions To Pay Off Debt?
If your income has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic, now might be a good time to find ways to stretch your finances a little further. Today's Stocks & Topics: New Ruling from the 9th Circuit Court, Restaurant Industry, Inheritances, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., The Stock Market & The Elections, BOTZ - Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF, AMGN - Amgen Inc., Stock Value, NFLX - Netflix Inc., Online Spending, PFE - Pfizer Inc., COF - Capital One Financial Corp., Preferred Shares.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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07-15-2020: Opinion: Central Banks Have Become Irrelevant
One market strategist warns that investors should prepare for inflation rates of 4% or more by next year because governments have taken control of the money supply.Today's Stocks & Topics: Diversification, FOR - Forestar Group Inc., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Gold, DHC - Diversified Healthcare Trust, HASI - Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc., ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc. Paying Off the Mortgage, Dividends.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:4515/07/2020
07-14-2020: China’s Stock Market Just Jumped 6%-- But Is This Good For The U.S.?
Analyst: One of the biggest concerns for markets now is to understand to what extent global economies are intertwined.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Market & The Big Tech, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., SPHD - Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF, WDFC - WD-40 Co., Inflation & Value Stocks, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Online Spending, MCD - McDonald's Corp.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Delta Airlines trades using ticker symbol DAL-- its IPO debuted in 2007-- WHAT was the IPO price? ... And in WHICH YEAR was the company that morphed into today's Delta Airlines established?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:1814/07/2020
07-13-2020: The Exchange-Traded Fund Market Has A Big New Investor: The Federal Reserve
As part of the Fed’s efforts to support the U.S. economy, the central bank launched a program to purchase investment-grade corporate-bond ETFs and high-yield bond ETFs.Today's Stocks & Topics: WM - Waste Management Inc., BPFH - Boston Private Financial Holdings Inc., Gold, Paper Assets, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Bankruptcy Law, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Robinhood App, Earnings Season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:1513/07/2020
07-10-2020: The No. 1 Rule On How To Prioritize Your Bills
Understanding and ranking these three categories of debt can help you efficiently handle expenses.Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Recovery, Restaurant Business in England, Working in Barbados, TGT - Target Corp., AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Gains, Tech Stocks, BYDDF - BYD Co. Ltd., Inflation & Value Stocks, VIPSX - Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor.TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHICH United States agency is charged with protecting our money and the security of our financial systems? And what was the name of the famous person WHO founded this agency?"Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:0010/07/2020
07-09-2020: One Fascinating Chart Demonstrates The Link Between Commodity Prices And Populism
At least one institutional equity strategist thinks super low interest rates, bond buying, and aggressive fiscal spending will lead to a surge in inflation.Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Laws, PPP Loans, New Treasury Guidance, SSRM - SSR Mining Inc., EXC - Exelon Corp., Internet Stocks, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Is It Time to Buy a House, NOBL - ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF, Bitcoin, UONE - Urban One Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:5009/07/2020
07-08-2020: Why Portfolio Re-balancing (Almost Always) Pays Off
This year's turbulent market has been another reminder of the power of portfolio re-balancing for risk reduction.Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple & Warren Buffett, Brooks Brothers Bankruptcy, Dos and Don'ts, Fed Buying Debt from Large Corporations, Price of Gold, MFA - MFA Financial Inc., CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, WKHS - Workhorse Group Inc., Moving Average, CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., URI - United Rentals Inc., BYDDF - BYD Co. Ltd.TRIVIA QUESTION: "In WHICH year was-- what EVENTUALLY became "The Bureau of Engraving and Printing"-- founded? And WHAT important secure document did they print for many years-- a document that is now printed elsewhere?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:4408/07/2020
07-07-2020: Can Good Value Be Found In Hard-Hit Real Estate Sub-sectors?
Some experts say they expect malls, hotels, and healthcare to rebound.Today's Stocks & Topics: Online Classes and Higher Education, City Group, Tax Day, FLT - FleetCor Technologies Inc., Gold, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., International Markets, MTDR - Matador Resources Co., Gold Miners, SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, Mortgages Rates, BB - BlackBerry Ltd.TRIVIA QUESTION: "In which YEAR was The U.S. Mint established? And how MANY U.S. mints are currently in operation?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:0607/07/2020
07-06-2020: 13 Million 'Gig' Workers Are Getting 41% Of All Unemployment Benefits
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (PUA) is meant for the self-employed, independent contractors, and gig-economy workers-- but is it helping?Today's Stocks & Topics: GBTC - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, Oil, I-R-A Myths, UTF - Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc., MGIC - Magic Software Enterprises Ltd., Earnings, Roth I-R-A, GSX - GSX Techedu Inc. ADR, Diversification.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:3006/07/2020
07-03-2020: New "Best of" InvestTalk Calls
Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, Technical Analysis, How to Start Investing, 529 Plan, Roth I-R-A, Investments & Taxes, Retirement, 401k & Mortgage, Pension Plan, New Investor, Large Caps, Dividends, Saving for College, Sectors, Interest Rates, Annuities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:5503/07/2020
07-02-2020: Why Stock-Market Strategists Have Never Been More Confused About The Year-End Outlook For Equities
The past two quarters have seen the best and worst of times for U.S. equity benchmarks and analysts are facing their most befuddling challenge yet.Today's Stocks & Topics: BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, BASF - BASF SE, MPC - Marathon Petroleum Corp., DKNG - DraftKings Inc. Cl A, Ray Dalio, How to Profit if Democrats Win, Will you have to tap into your savings this year to cover your bills?, AAXN - Axon Enterprise Inc., TPIC - TPI Composites Inc., KSS - Kohl's Corp., Growth vs. Value.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:1503/07/2020
07-01-2020: Retirees: If You Love Income, You Should Love Cash Flow Even More
You diversify your investments, so why wouldn’t you diversify how you source your living expenses in retirement?Today's Stocks & Topics: Gold, Direct Public Offering, ERI - Eldorado Resorts Inc., ABM - ABM Industries Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., ADBE - Adobe Inc., ABEV - Ambev S.A. ADR, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., Return on Equity, SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many U.S. households own IRAs? AND--Where do IRA owners invest their money?" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:0401/07/2020
06-30-2020: 7 Reasons The Stock Market May Face A Severe Bout Of Turbulence
The ride from here could soon get a lot bumpier and the coronavirous is only one anticipated cause. Today's Stocks & Topics: The European Union, Ways to Build a Retirement Nest Egg, Gold, NBR - Nabors Industries Ltd., CYRXW - CryoPort Inc. Wt, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, PCG - PG&E Corp., HYSR - Hypersolar Inc., Diversification, Albertsons IPO, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., CM - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Considering the gold reserves of LARGEST gold holding countries worldwide, WHICH country has the greatest gold reserves in their possession? AND--with regard to U.S. central bank holdings, gold reserves constitute WHAT PERCENTAGE?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:1630/06/2020
06-29-2020: Opinion: How To Deal With The Bad News That Punishes Stock Market Investors
Are we in for a bigger market sell-off, and what do Steve and Justin think of the advice offered in this analyst's opinion?Today's Stocks & Topics: GBTC - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, CAKE - Cheesecake Factory Inc., SPOT - Spotify Technology S.A., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, Commercial Real Estate, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, MSB - Mesabi Trust, PAAS - Pan American Silver Corp., Retirement Mistakes.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:3929/06/2020
06-26-2020: Surprise: There Is Now A 'Work-From-Home' ETF
It may be hard to argue with this new ETF investing thesis, but are these the right stocks? Today's Stocks & Topics: Bank Stress Test, COVID & Good News, Consumer Spending & Income, AL - Air Lease Corp., VIAC – Viacom CBS Inc. Cl B, ILPT - Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, FR - First Industrial Realty Trust Inc., Growth Stocks, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., FMCI - Forum Merger II Corp. Cl A, Financial Projections, AAPL - Apple Inc., MKL - Markel Corp.TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the estimate for the number of OIL WELLS drilled each year in the United States? AND-- HOW MANY barrels of petroleum PER DAY, for decades, have been produced by the World's Most Productive Oil Field?"Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:0926/06/2020