The average Wall Street estimate expects corporate earnings to grow by 10% next year, but strategists at Morgan Stanley are forecasting flat corporate profits.   Today's Stocks & Topics: STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Retirement Plans?, EA - Electronic Arts Inc., OPEC oil prices, Company debt, Road to riches, T – AT&T, tech stocks-- buying dividend stocks or growth stocks?   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking at U.S. e-commerce penetration, as a percentage of TOTAL RETAIL sales, how do today's numbers stack up against the early days? In the "retail pie", what was the percentage of online sales in the year 2000-- and in year 2007?"   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the first trading day of December, stocks started down as investors digested disappointing economic data along with the latest trade news.   Today's Stocks & Topics: UGI - UGI Corp., Electric Vehicles, Investing in the Stock Market, International Funds, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., BME – Black Rock Health Sciences Trust.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, ONLINE sales for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

If you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today. Today's Stocks & Topics: Search Engines, Tesla's Profit, 401k Contributions, Interest Rates, Investing in the Market, Trading Platforms, Investing with KPP, Mutual Funds, Insurance, Money Management, The Market, International Investing, I-R-As, Triple-Double Tops, Earnings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A coalition named 'Athena' is working to confront Amazon on issues like digital surveillance, antitrust concerns and working conditions in warehouses.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Statistics, Small Caps, Retirement Accounts, Unprofitable Companies, Holiday Sales, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, CVS - CVS Health Corp., SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, Beating the Market, Portfolio Re-Balance.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "In the U.S., HOW MANY people IN TOTAL are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period? AND WHAT ARE the Top 10 U.S. travel destinations?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JP Morgan analysts are predicting that retail investors might rapidly switch from bond funds to equity funds.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Consumer Confidence Index, Qualified Withdrawals from Roth IRAs, PEAK - Healthpeak Properties Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, UGAZ – Velocity Shares 3x Long Natural Gas ETN linked to the S&P GSCI Natural Gas Index Excess Return, Investing in the Bull Market, DLTR - Dollar Tree Inc., Peer-to-Peer Lending, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp. Buying AMTD - TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you had invested $500 in the Boeing IPO back in 1962, and let your money ride, WHAT would those shares be worth today? AND-- a bonus fact: Do you know WHAT major U.S. airline was formed from Boeing assets?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The CEO of 3M company says the U.S., Mexico, Canada trade agreement would ensure access for American businesses into the Canadian and Mexican markets.   Today's Stocks & Topics: ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, Retirement Accounts, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, MIDD - Middleby Corp., The Silver Tsunami, KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PLC ADR, INTC - Intel Corp., Online Privacy.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Market Cap Evaluation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Economists have expressed concerns that a global slowdown, and the trade war, could tip the U.S. into recession-- but a prominent voice sees a rising GDP in 2020.   Today's Stocks & Topics: WM - Waste Management Inc., China, Tesla Truck, UXIN - Uxin Ltd. ADR, Real Estate, 401k, Jobs Report, Home Sales, Leading Economic Indicators, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp. Buying AMTD - TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., Most Profitable Company in the World, T - AT&T Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "When adjusted for inflation, what are the highest grossing movies of all-time? And what title is at the TOP of the list?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Business is booming for Target thanks to investments that make it easy for shoppers to buy items online and get them that same day.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AAN - Aaron's Inc., Roth 401k vs. Regular 401k, Stocks to Buy When Democrats or Republicans Win, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., XOMExxon Mobil Corp., Renewal Energy, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Amid lower mortgage rates, the latest data demonstrates strength in the housing market.   Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Federal Reserve, Leading Indicators, CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., AEO - American Eagle Outfitters Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Portfolio Re-balancing, Recession, AAPL - Apple Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Digital money is already a key battleground in finance-- with big tech, banks, and processors all vying to become a gateway into the platform-based economy.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Joe Davis - Vanguard's Global Chief Economist, Universities With Best Returns On Your Money, Mortgage Rates, Retail Sales, Withdrawal Rates, F - Ford Motor Co., 401k Holders in America, Utilities, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., FCAU - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., Semiconductor Sector, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, FDX - FedEx Corp., Consumer Sentiment.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the little known FAMILY connection between Walgreens and one of its legendary competitors?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The current market boom, which started in March of 2009, has enabled a whopping 468% gain for the S&P 500.   Today's Stocks & Topics: XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Military Defense, Renewable Energy Market, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Buying a Stock, Hong Kong, CHRS - Coherus BioSciences Inc., NILSY - Norilsk Nickel Mining & Metallurgical Co. ADR, College Tuition.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The next battle for central-bank independence is already unfolding-- and this could potentially destabilize the entire global financial system.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Real Estate, The Stock Market, Credit Scores, How Old is Old?, Grant Deed, Resistance, The Dow Theory, Payroll Numbers, New Investor, Cash Reserve Fund, Retirement, Variable Annuities, Statistics, Book Value, Economic Value.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Previous financial plans by Apple and Facebook faced obstacles, but the search giant will become the latest Silicon Valley leader to reach into the banking space.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney+, Amazon and Virginia, WELL - Welltower Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Investing Your Money, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., GFF - Griffon Corp.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields and Bitcoin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fifty-five percent of 3,400 'high net worth' investors report they expect a significant drop in the markets at some point next year. Today's Stocks & Topics: P.E. Ratio, CCR - CONSOL Coal Resources LP, Don't Be Too Bullish, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, ETFs, Inflation, Bullish or Bearish, GE - General Electric Co., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can Investors Time the Market With a Presidential Election Cycle?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Banks are already struggling as investors steer clear of hefty private-equity debt packages.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds Cash Levels, Rate Cuts, Costco & Black Friday Deals, AAPL - Apple Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., IART - Integra Life Sciences Holdings Corp., Swing Trading, MCD - McDonald's Corp., HAS - Hasbro Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many subscribers does Netflix have today-- in quarter 3 of 2019? And how many subscribers does Amazon Prime have today?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For decades, economic growth has slowed in the West—and more recently in China—owing to technological and demographic trends and bad economic policies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tariffs & The Economy, Auto Industry & Loans, Hong Kong, MLHR - Herman Miller Inc., Swing Trading, Invest in ETFs or Keep Saving, Rollover I-R-A, RIG - Transocean Ltd. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stronger economic data has signaled a continuation of the 3% growth rate from the fourth quarter of 2017 to Q4 2018.   Today's Stocks & Topics: The Housing Market, Fun Performance, Becoming a Trader, Short Sale vs. Put, Gold Coins, 200 Day Moving Average, Caps, New Investor, Credit Card Debt, Roth I-R-A, Annuities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Search Engines, Tesla's Profit, 401k Contributions, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp., Investing in the Market, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Trading Platforms.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chipotle stock, which has a market value of $20.9 billion, is up 74% this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: PAA - Plains All American Pipeline L.P., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Bond Funds, TSLA - Tesla Inc., TNK - Teekay Tankers Ltd., Financial Independence, Market Forecast. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A decade after the global financial crisis, a security with some of the same high-risk characteristics is starting to take off. Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Retire, Enterprise Value vs. Book Value, 401k Rollover, ISM Service Sector Report, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., Long Term Care Policy, Value vs. Growth Stocks, Bonds, VTR - Ventas Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. TRIVIA QUESTION: Which state has the most expensive COMMUTE? And which city in that state tops the list for costliest commute?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

55% of workers are choosing to keep their assets in their former employer’s 401(k) plan a year into retirement-- should you?   Today's Stocks & Topics: Federal Reserve Survey, No Spend November, 401k, OZK - Bank OZK, ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., MCD - McDonald's Corp., I-R-A, China, Social Security, MA - Mastercard Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin, S&P 500, The Dow.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The economy grew at 1.9% in the third quarter and the Labor Department says the unemployment rate rose to 3.6% from a 50-year low of 3.5%. Today's Stocks & Topics: ISM Report, Is The Market Overvalue?, Holiday Spending, INTC - Intel Corp., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., COP – Conoco Phillips, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Roth I-R-A & Capital Gains Tax, Vaping, AUY - Yamana Gold Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr fixed mortgage rate, Consumer Sentiment Index, Job Participation Rate and Savings Rate. TRIVIA QUESTION: How many people are currently IN the U.S. "labor force"? And what was the SIZE of our labor force back in 2010-- and way back in 1979?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The job market is tight and companies are looking for productive talent wherever they can find it.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings Season, Europe's Economy, SPXS - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares, Silver & Gold Ratio, TRIP - TripAdvisor Inc., GDP Report, Real Estate Market, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Banking System.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With stocks at new highs, the Federal Reserve continues to pump money into the U.S. economy--yet a set of unique indicators signal a bull market. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed Cut, Tesla's Q3 Profits, Jobs Report, Best and Worst Candy for Halloween, Loans From Other Countries, W - Wayfair Inc. Cl A, Economic Activity, Roth I-R-A, VIAB - Viacom Inc. Cl B, Best Countries to Retire, BA - Boeing Co. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. Trivia Question: Approximately, how many users does Facebook have today--worldwide? AND-- how much revenue did Facebook collect-- as measured for quarter 2 of 2019?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The hiring slowdown comes as more businesses are reporting slower growth of sales and profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: KB Home – KBH; Herman Miller Inc. - MLHR; Nokia Corp. - NOK; Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. - IIPR; Macerich Co. - MAC; Big Lots Inc. - BIG; What's next for the Federal Reserve?; Things you should stop doing online; In the market, what is the typically the single best/worst day? Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. Trivia Question: “On 'Black Tuesday’, October 29, 1929-- how MANY shares were traded as the PANIC selling reached its peak? And HOW LONG did that record stand?”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apparently, little is settled when it comes to the fates of the two companies that underpin much of the housing finance market in the United States.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Economy, Manufacturing Sector, Gross Margin, FREL - Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Mortgage, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., VKTX - Viking Therapeutics Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields and Bitcoin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The continuing U.S-China trade conflict has disrupted the global economy, left business scrambling for new suppliers and dampened investment.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Is $1 Million Dollars Enough to Retire On?, Tariff War, Capital Gains Taxes, BAC - Bank of America Corp., Japanese Like Collapse, Consumer Sentiment Report, VMW - VMware Inc., 529 Plan, Dividend Payout Ratio, Investing in the Market.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: "In terms of market valuation, how much money did Bezos lose yesterday? And what is his approximate net worth today?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While some analysts say Facebook’s plans have put crypto on the map, they have also brought new scrutiny to the technology.   Today's Stocks & Topics: WMB - Williams Cos., AYX - Alteryx Inc. Cl A, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., Pension Plans, Fractured Shares, Zero Commissions, OLD - Long-Term Care ETF, Looking for Good Company Fundamentals.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Treasury Yields; Mortgage Rates, TRIVIA QUESTION: "In the U.S., which company has the BIGGEST market capitalization? AND-- which company has the HIGHEST profit margin?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Due to escalating tariffs and weakening demand, the International Monetary Fund predicts the Chinese gross domestic product will grow slowly at a rate of only 5.8% in 2020.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Bitcoin, Basic Valuations, Quantitative Easing (QE), U.S. Economy, Real Estate, OEC - Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Retirement Plan, TSLA - Tesla Inc., WeWork, MCD - McDonald's Corp., Pessimistic Or Optimistic About The Market.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: "By year's end of 2019, HOW MANY BILLIONS of dollars will have been spent for digital advertising? AND-- for Google and Facebook--WHAT is the dollar value of their COMBINED digital advertising revenue?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Throughout 2019, S&P 500 cash spending is expected to drop by 6%-- the sharpest annual decline since 2009.   Today's Stocks & Topics: EGO – El Dorado Gold Corp., Earnings, SPLK - Splunk Inc., PFFR - InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF, Universal Life Insurance, MYGA: Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities, Gold.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name TWO 2019 IPOs that have done very well-- and TWO IPOs that have proved, so far, to be horrible investments?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The second half of 2019 has seen steady gains in single-family construction, and this is mirrored by the gradual uptick in builder sentiment over the past few months.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Foreign Stock Ownership, Corporate Bonds, Social Security Benefits, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., NTC - Nuveen Connecticut Quality Municipal Income Fund, Oil Companies, AXAS - Abraxas Petroleum Corp., TGT - Target Corp., WMT - Walmart Inc., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., FDX - FedEx Corp.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The IRS has issued final rules blocking attempts by certain states to work around the new cap for state and local tax deductions.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Why Not Buy a House, Mandatory 401k Distribution, Yield Curve, Interest Rates, Treasury Bills, Reverse Split, APRN - Blue Apron Holdings Inc. Cl A, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Facebook Products & Users, 401k, Equity Indexed Annuities, Bonds, Stock Evaluation, 401k & Roth I-R-A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Housing costs, debt, and the Great Recession of 2008 are all to blame-- but there are ways for millennials to get their finances on track. Today's Stocks & Topics: Is the Bond Market in a Bubble?, Investors Should Be Optimistic, Mortgages With a Negative Interest Rate... in Europe, Retirement Money, When to Invest in the Market, Universal Basic Income, College Savings, I-R-A, Stock Limits, Individual Business Operations, Where Does the Money Go.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One long-time market bull acknowledges the market is in a late-stage economic growth cycle, but he isn’t going into "recession countdown" mode. Today's Stocks & Topics: Silver, REITs, Gold, Job Report, 401k, Bonds Funds, 529 Plan, Trust Deeds, Investing with KPP, Mutual Funds, Insurance, Pension Plans, Level 2.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The global economy is wobbling and the big question in financial markets and executive suites now is this: Will it tumble over?  HOST: Steve Peasley. Today's Stocks & Topics: iShares MSCI Germany ETF (ETF)--EWG; Exxon Mobil Corp.--XOM, Chevron Corp. --CVX; Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (ETF)--FREL, iShares Residential Real Estate ETF (ETF)--REZ; Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.--COKE. ALSO:  U.S. Housing investment is high, why?; American consumer is confident; Amazon's security cameras may be watching you if...; What should I do now with my investing funds?; Berkshire-Hathaway's $122 billion cash reserve, why is Mr. Buffett holding so much cash?; Investing opportunity of a lifetime may be here. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. Today's TRIVIA question: "If you are a Costco investor, you might like their rotisserie chickens... but do you know how many they sell in one year? And do you know how much money Costco LOSES on the sale of their chickens?" (Steve has the answer in the show.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As concerns about slowing global growth increase, how much of an impact will the trade wars have on corporate profits? Today's Stocks & Topics: Medical Properties Trust Inc.--MPW; PepsiCo Inc.--PEP, B&G Foods Inc.--BGS; IAC/InterActiveCorp.--IAC. Also: Trade talk analysis--what's really going on here?; Uber (UBER) is laying off more employees-- 1,200 total-- to cut costs; Where to invest for LOW RISK?; Federal Reserve buying more T-Bills, why? Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 3-month Treasury has been in an inverted yield curve since May, and one opinion argues that assets can be better managed when the economy is booming.   Today's Stocks & Topics: HABT - Habit Restaurants Inc. Cl A, Treasury Debt, Where Do Your Paycheck Go?, Annuities, CBLK - Carbon Black, Inc., VMW - VMware Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr fixed mortgage rate, Consumer Sentiment Index; TRIVIA QUESTION: "Over the 119 years since the beginning of the 20th century (which was 1900), what percentage of that time has the U.S. been IN A RECESSION?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This opinion argues that small-cap valuations are presenting investors with a big buying opportunity for the long haul.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Expenses, NBA & China, PG&E Shares, Market Cap and Revenue, MDR - McDermott International Inc., Marijuana Sector, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Real Estate, VLO - Valero Energy Corp.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr fixed mortgage rate and Bitcoin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Many mainstream economists have long taken the position that deficits and the nation’s $22 trillion national debt are unsustainable. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Importance of October 9th, Cash Levels Are Rising, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., LYFT - Lyft Inc. Cl A, Insider Buying, NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, GEO - GEO Group Inc., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., BAGIX - Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, GDL - GDL Fund. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr fixed mortgage rate; TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you had invested $1,000 in Google 10 years ago-- and let it ride-- HOW MUCH would that investment be worth today?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Citing the U.S.-China trade war, this opinion says the economic conditions in the U.S. are not conducive for risk-taking.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BIG - Big Lots Inc., Return on Equity, CVS - CVS Health Corp., China Trade Deal, Investment Choices, U.S. Produce Prices, Books, GE to Freeze Workers Pensions, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Taxes; TRIVIA QUESTION: "Mortgage rates TODAY are at or near historic lows. What were the rates in the 1940s and 1950s-- during the time of the FIRST mass suburban migration?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

High-profile investors are assailing the proven most powerful source of economic and social advancement in human history--capitalism.   Today's Stocks & Topics: NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., Tariffs, Most Tax Friendly States, Job Numbers, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Real Estate, T - AT&T Inc., Streaming War, 401k Rollover, PAGP - Plains GP Holdings LP.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The services sector continued its expansion in September-- but at a considerably slower pace than anticipated.   Today's Stocks & Topics: The Downside of Free Trading Fees, Mortgage Re-Defaults, IBOC - International Bancshares Corp., What to Look Before Buying a Stock, SONO - Sonos Inc., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the LAST auto manufacturing company to be publicly listed in a U.S. stock market? And before that event, which was the NEXT MOST recently listed car company-- and in which year did it go public?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is the Federal Reserve headed down a monetary path like Japan and Europe-- creating the problem they are trying to solve?   Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Trades Commissions, 401k, ABMD - Abiomed Inc., TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR, Mortgage Rates, MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., BHF - Brighthouse Financial Inc., Forever 21, LSCC - Lattice Semiconductor Corp.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields and 30-year FIXED mortgage rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Advocates of the direct listing option say it offers companies a better alternative than the initial public offerings underwritten by investment banks.   Today's Stocks & Topics: NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, ADP National Employment Report, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., 401k, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Where to Invest, Stock Market Manipulation, AGG - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many WOMEN are on this year's Forbes 400 list?... and what PERCENTAGE of people on the list are 'self-made' billionaires?", FTEC - Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While Facebook, Amazon and Netflix have slumped, Google parent Alphabet has soared.   Today's Stocks & Topics: 3M Co.-MMM, Apple-AAPL, Cummins Inc.-CMI, Aurora Cannabis Inc.-ACB, Nike Inc.-NKE, GEO Group Inc.-GEO; Verizon-VZ, Recession coming?, Bonds vs. funds?, PMI index UP but ISM number down?, Coming changes to credit cards-- such as more rewards programs.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: How many 4G cell phone towers are there now, and how many 5G towers will be needed? (Cost projections for Verizon 5G capital expenditures).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The future of hydrocarbons is bleak if plans presented by 130 international banks to decrease their support and investments in the oil and gas sector are fully implemented. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bad Things About Early Retirement, The Dollar, PAGP - Plains GP Holdings LP, Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr Mortgage FIXED Rate, Bitcoin, Forever 21, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Indexed Universal Life Insurance, OSK - Oshkosh Corp., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Things That Hold You Back in Life, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To stabilize short-term lending markets and keep the Fed's target borrowing rate in check, a $315 billion balance sheet expansion is projected over the next months. Today's Stocks & Topics: TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, Good Retirement, Scams, Number One Best Job, Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr Mortgage FIXED Rate, ETFs Bubble, BE - Bloom Energy Corp., VIG - Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, FKDNX - Franklin Dyna Tech Fund A, Dividends, BAM - Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Cl A, Neighbor - Airbnb of Storage, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy