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InvesttalkIntroduction: InvestTalk PodcastNavigating the stock market and building a secure financial future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Welcome to InvestTalk. Every weekday, we provide unbiased financial guidance, break down market trends, and most importantly, answer your questions live. Whether you are wondering about asset allocation, retirement planning, or a specific stock, we are here to help you make smarter money decisions.Independent thinking and shared success start right here. Hit that "Follow" button so you never miss an episode, and let's start building your wealth today.Call 888-99-CHART to he...
2026-04-1401 min
InvestTalkIntroduction: InvestTalk PodcastNavigating the stock market and building a secure financial future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Welcome to InvestTalk. Every weekday, we provide unbiased financial guidance, break down market trends, and most importantly, answer your questions live. Whether you are wondering about asset allocation, retirement planning, or a specific stock, we are here to help you make smarter money decisions.Independent thinking and shared success start right here. Hit that "Follow" button so you never miss an episode, and let's start building your wealth today.Call 888-99-CHART to he...
2026-04-1401 minInvesttalkWelcome to InvestTalk: Your Wealth-Building Journey Starts HereNavigating the stock market and building a secure financial future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Welcome to InvestTalk. Every weekday, we provide unbiased financial guidance, break down market trends, and most importantly, answer your questions live. Whether you are wondering about asset allocation, retirement planning, or a specific stock, we are here to help you make smarter money decisions.Independent thinking and shared success start right here. Hit that "Follow" button so you never miss an episode, and let's start building your wealth today.Call 888-99-CHART to he...
2026-04-1402 min
InvestTalkWelcome to InvestTalk: Your Wealth-Building Journey Starts HereNavigating the stock market and building a secure financial future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Welcome to InvestTalk. Every weekday, we provide unbiased financial guidance, break down market trends, and most importantly, answer your questions live. Whether you are wondering about asset allocation, retirement planning, or a specific stock, we are here to help you make smarter money decisions.Independent thinking and shared success start right here. Hit that "Follow" button so you never miss an episode, and let's start building your wealth today.Call 888-99-CHART to he...
2026-04-1401 min
InvesttalkDo Corporate Stock Buybacks Signal Attractive Entry Points for Investors?Companies like CrowdStrike are taking advantage of their struggling stock prices by increasing buyback activity, reflecting management confidence despite market volatility. This trend raises questions about whether corporate buybacks signal attractive entry points for investors.Today's Stocks & Topics: AppLovin Corporation (APP), Market Wrap, Hess Midstream LP (HESM), MPLX LP (MPLX), Roblox Corporation (RBLX), Do Corporate Stock Buybacks Signal Attractive Entry Points for Investors?, Sysco Corporation (SYY), ICICI Bank Limited (IBN), Interest Rates.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500!
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2026-04-1447 minInvesttalkThe Shipping Stocks Supply Chain Crisis and Infrastructure Investment OpportunitiesThe Iran crisis is forcing a fundamental reevaluation of global logistics and infrastructure investments as companies seek alternative supply routes. Shipping companies and logistics providers are adapting to new realities while infrastructure spending becomes increasingly strategic.Today's Stocks & Topics: iShares Gold Trust (IAU), Market Wrap, Atlassian Corporation (TEAM), Winmark Corporation (WINA), Enel SpA (ENLAY), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B), The Shipping Stocks Supply Chain Crisis and Infrastructure Investment Opportunities, Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, KPP Newsletter, The Bobby Bonilla Story.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market...
2026-04-1144 minInvesttalkWhat Are Treasury Bond Yields Forecasting for Investors in 2026?Treasury yields are holding steady as traders assess mixed signals on Middle East de-escalation amid ongoing conflict uncertainties. The bond market is trying to balance safe-haven demand against persistent inflation concerns from energy price spikes.Today's Stocks & Topics: International Paper Company (IP), Market Wrap, Roche Holding AG (SWX:RO), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Altria Group, Inc. (MO), What Are Treasury Bond Yields Forecasting for Investors in 2026?, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), The U.S.-Iran Ceasefire and the U.S. Economy, HOA Fees.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59...
2026-04-1046 minInvesttalkEmployment Growth 2026: Jobs Resilience Amid Geopolitical CrisisThe US labor market posted its largest jobs gain in 15 months, showing remarkable resilience despite escalating Middle East tensions. However, analysts warn that prolonged geopolitical conflicts could create headwinds for future employment growth.Today's Stocks & Topics: NiSource Inc. (NI), Market Wrap, 101 Technical Analysis and Chart Reading, Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Dividend vs. Value Investment, Foreign vs. Domestic Investments, Employment Growth 2026: Jobs Resilience Amid Geopolitical Crisis, Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (REPX), McKesson Corporation (MCK), Treasuries, Intel Corporation (INTC), Enbridge Inc. (ENB).Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59...
2026-04-0944 minInvesttalkAerospace Defense Contractors: The New Military Investment CycleTrump's proposed 'historic' defense spending budget and escalating Middle East tensions are creating a new military investment cycle. The rescue operations and ongoing conflicts highlight increased demand for advanced military technology and aerospace capabilities.Today's Stocks & Topics: Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), Market Wrap, Franklin FTSE Australia ETF (FLAU), Intel Corporation (INTC), Aerospace Defense Contractors: The New Military Investment Cycle, Strategy to Use During War, SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC), 401k to Roth I-R-A Strategy, U.S. Wealth, Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM), March Jobs Report.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the...
2026-04-0847 minInvesttalkMaterials Sector Stocks Surge as Aluminum Hits Multi-Year HighsAluminum prices have rocketed to four-year peaks after Iranian attacks targeted Middle Eastern smelters, highlighting how geopolitical risks can instantly reshape commodity markets. The industrial metals complex is flashing warning signs about supply chain disruptions that could ripple through manufacturing sectors globally.Today's Stocks & Topics: Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), Market Wrap, Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Company Stock Allocation, PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM), Materials Sector Stocks Surge as Aluminum Hits Multi-Year Highs, CNX Resources Corporation (CNX), Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS), Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH), Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD), Value Stocks.Introducing our Third Annual...
2026-04-0743 minInvesttalkGood Friday - Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World.Today's Stocks & Topics: Precious Metals, Petrochemical Companies, Rollover 403b to Roth I-R-A, Preferred Stocks, Bitcoin, Investing Apps, Are We In Trouble?, Stock Valuation, Retirement, Alternative Investment: Groundfloor, Union Business Cycle, Buying Credit Cards Companies, 401/457 Plans, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Covered Call Strategy, SEPP-72t.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500!
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2026-04-0448 minInvesttalkThe Great Bond Selloff: Why Fixed Income Is Having Its Worst Month in YearsGlobal bond prices are heading for their biggest monthly decline in years as geopolitical tensions stoke fears of sustained inflation and economic disruption. The bond market rout is forcing investors to reconsider their fixed income allocations as traditional safe havens lose their appeal.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cactus, Inc. (WHD), Market Wrap, Medtronic plc (MDT), The Great Bond Selloff: Why Fixed Income Is Having Its Worst Month in Years, iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI), The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX), EQT Corporation (EQT), Liberation Day Anniversary, New Tariff Structure. Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk M...
2026-04-0346 minInvesttalkIs Currency Market Volatility Creating New Investment Opportunities?The U.S. dollar is flexing its muscles as the world's ultimate safe haven, surging against major currencies as global uncertainty drives flight-to-quality flows. Meanwhile, the Euro is struggling as European economies face the double whammy of energy price shocks and growth concerns, reshaping currency markets worldwide.Today's Stocks & Topics: Synchrony Financial (SYF), Market Wrap, Diageo plc (DEO), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Aberdeen India Fund, Inc. (IFN), Is Currency Market Volatility Creating New Investment Opportunities?, Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN), Vanguard Materials ETF (VAW), KPP Management of ETFs, Mueller Water Products, Inc. (MWA), Large Language Models (LLMs) and...
2026-04-0245 minInvesttalkAre Growth vs Value Stocks Ready for a Major Reversal?Technology stocks are suffering their worst week in nearly a year as investors realize that even the most innovative companies can't escape the gravitational pull of rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. The sell-off is forcing a reassessment of sky-high valuations and growth assumptions that dominated markets for years.Today's Stocks & Topics: STAAR Surgical Company (STAA), Market Wrap, Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG), Are Growth vs Value Stocks Ready for a Major Reversal?, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VTV), RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK), Jobs Report, SLB N.V. (SLB), Job Advice...
2026-04-0145 minInvesttalkIs the Fed Rate Cut Still Coming Despite Geopolitical Inflation?Federal Reserve officials are grappling with conflicting signals as Middle East turmoil threatens to reignite inflation just as they were considering rate cuts. The central bank's delicate balancing act between economic growth and price stability faces its biggest test since the pandemic.Today's Stocks & Topics: Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV), Market Wrap, Vontier Corporation (VNT), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), Gen Digital Inc. (GEN), Is the Fed Rate Cut Still Coming Despite Geopolitical Inflation?, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Chevron Corporation (CVX), Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG), Synchrony Financial (SYF), Consumer Staple...
2026-03-3143 minInvesttalkAre Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Creating a Housing Crisis?The traditional spring housing market is facing a perfect storm of challenges as mortgage rates hit three-month highs amid Middle East tensions. Real estate investors and homebuyers are navigating unprecedented uncertainty in what's typically the industry's strongest season.Today's Stocks & Topics: PFE - Pfizer Inc; PTLO - Portillos Inc; NGVC Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc; ISOP; ACIC - American Coastal Insurance Corp; a question from our YouTube channel viewers: MOS - Mosaic Company; plus Luke's market wrap, Luke’s metals, oil, and Luke's talking points: 'Global Shipping Crisis' and US-China Trade'; Tar...
2026-03-2846 minInvesttalkWeight Loss Drug Stocks: Biotech Breakthrough or Market Bubble?The FDA's approval of a higher-dose Wegovy marks Novo Nordisk's aggressive push to reclaim market share in the exploding weight loss drug sector. Pharmaceutical investors are watching closely as competition intensifies in what could become a trillion-dollar market.Today's Stocks & Topics: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), Market Wrap, Snap Inc. (SNAP), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Weight Loss Drug Stocks: Biotech Breakthrough or Market Bubble?, CDW Corporation (CDW), Petrochemical Companies, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN), Mortgage Rates, Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI), Fertilizer Market.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59...
2026-03-2745 minInvesttalkDefense Spending Boom: Military Contractors Hit the JackpotPresident Trump's emergency authorization of $23 billion in Gulf arms sales and massive defense spending increases are creating a windfall for military contractors. The defense industrial complex is experiencing its biggest expansion since the Cold War era.Today's Stocks & Topics: Tapestry, Inc. (TPR), Market Wrap, CVS Health Corporation (CVS), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), Alternative Investment: Ground-floor, Defense Spending Boom: Military Contractors Hit the Jackpot, Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (HCC), The Bond Market, Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL), VICI Properties Inc. (VICI), The Top 1%.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18...
2026-03-2643 minInvesttalkPrediction Market Platforms: How Polymarket and Sports Betting Are Reshaping FinanceMajor League Baseball's exclusive partnership with Polymarket signals the growing acceptance of prediction markets in mainstream finance. These platforms are evolving from niche betting sites to legitimate forecasting tools that could reshape how markets price risk and uncertainty.Today's Stocks & Topics: SM Energy Company (SM), Market Wrap, Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), Private Equity vs. Private Credit, How to Shorth a Stock, Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA), Prediction Market Platforms: How Polymarket and Sports Betting Are Reshaping Finance, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), 401/457 Plans, Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Denison Mines Corp. (DNN), Current Economic and the 2008 Financial Crisis....
2026-03-2544 minInvesttalkAre Flight to Safety Assets Still Working in 2026?Swiss money managers are expecting increased inflows from Gulf nations as regional conflicts drive capital flight to safer jurisdictions. Meanwhile, emerging market funds are seeing outflows as investors seek stability amid global uncertainty.Today's Stocks & Topics: Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), Market Wrap, Xylem Inc. (XYL), WD-40 Company (WDFC), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Are Flight to Safety Assets Still Working in 2026?, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ), The Oil Industry, Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Stock Performance.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59...
2026-03-2444 minInvesttalkLabor Market Iran War Impact: Jobs Data Shows ResilienceUS jobless claims continue to show a sluggish but stable labor market, with low layoffs anchoring economic stability even as global conflicts rage. However, economists warn that prolonged Iran war tensions could eventually threaten this labor market strength.Today's Stocks & Topics: United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Market Wrap, OneMain Holdings, Inc. (OMF), Labor Market Iran War Impact: Jobs Data Shows Resilience, VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR), The Hershey Company (HSY), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (AIO), Cost of Borrowing in the UK, KPP Newsletter, The U...
2026-03-2144 minInvesttalkShould You Invest During War Volatility? Market Strategy GuideJim Cramer and other market veterans are advising investors not to let Iran war-induced volatility scare them out of quality stocks. The key is distinguishing between temporary geopolitical noise and fundamental business changes.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Hershey Company (HSY), Market Wrap, Buying Credit Cards Companies, Rheinmetall AG (RNMBY), Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT), Should You Invest During War Volatility? Market Strategy Guide, Watsco, Inc. (WSO), Valvoline Inc. (VVV), Countries Impacted by High Oil Prices, New Car Prices.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the...
2026-03-2043 minInvesttalkWill Mortgage Rates Kill the Spring Housing Market?Mortgage rates have jumped to their highest levels since September, dealing another blow to an already struggling spring housing market. The combination of elevated rates and economic uncertainty is forcing potential buyers to reconsider their plans.Today's Stocks & Topics: UL Solutions Inc. (ULS), Precious Metals, Copper, Investing Apps, Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ), Sibanye Stillwater Limited (SBSW), Will Mortgage Rates Kill the Spring Housing Market?, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH), Inflation, Alcoa Corporation (AA), Century Aluminum Company (CENX), Consumer Spending.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join...
2026-03-1942 minInvesttalkHow Does the K-Shaped Economy Explain Six-Figure Earner Struggles?Even households earning six figures find themselves 'on thin ice' in today's K-shaped economy, where economic gains are unevenly distributed. Rising costs and financial pressures are exposing vulnerabilities across income levels that seemed secure just years ago.Today's Stocks & Topics: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM), Market Wrap, ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ), How Does the K-Shaped Economy Explain Six-Figure Earner Struggles?, Mastercard Incorporated (MA), Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Defense Contracts, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO), Data Centers.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for...
2026-03-1845 minInvesttalkGlobal Supply Chain Crisis 2.0: Energy Disruption and Investment ImplicationsMajor shipping routes including the Strait of Hormuz face potential blockages while countries from Kuwait to Vietnam implement emergency energy measures. This emerging supply chain crisis is reshaping global trade patterns and creating both risks and opportunities across multiple sectors.Today's Stocks & Topics: CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Market Wrap, Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU), Global Supply Chain Crisis 2.0: Energy Disruption and Investment Implications, Are We in Trouble?, Meren Energy Inc. (MRNFF), Altria Group, Inc. (MO), Substantially Equal Periodic Payments (SEPP-72t), Shale Oil.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before...
2026-03-1743 minInvesttalkEnergy Security Investment Theme: Nuclear Power Gets a Geopolitical Boostapan's opposition party is calling for increased nuclear plant usage to offset the Iran crisis, highlighting how energy security is becoming a critical investment theme. This shift toward energy independence is driving renewed interest in nuclear power, renewable energy infrastructure, and domestic energy production across multiple countries.Today's Stocks & Topics: Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF (SOIL), Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, Investing in Other Markets, Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET), Energy Security Investment Theme: Nuclear Power Gets a Geopolitical Boost, Moog Inc. (MOG-A), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, General Motors Company (GM), Gas Prices...
2026-03-1445 minInvesttalkEmerging Market Exodus: When Global Tensions Trigger Capital FlightIndia's stocks have dropped to almost one-year lows while other emerging markets face similar pressures as Middle East conflict sends investors fleeing to developed market safety. This capital flight pattern is creating both significant risks for EM-heavy portfolios and potential buying opportunities for patient investors.Today's Stocks & Topics: Dow Inc. (DOW), Market Wrap, Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), Emerging Market Exodus: When Global Tensions Trigger Capital Flight, Trailing Stop-Loss, General Mills, Inc. (GIS), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ), Fertilizer Stocks, KBR, Inc. (KBR), Oil supply.Introducing our Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the...
2026-03-1345 minInvesttalkThe 2025 InvestTalk Holiday Special is Here!In this inaugural InvestTalk holiday special, Justin and Luke wrap up the year by gift-wrapping the market's toughest lessons and checking their list of "naughty or nice" investor behaviors to see who’s set for success. From crowning the listener call of the year to peering into the crystal ball for 2026 market predictions, this episode is a festive roadmap to help you secure your financial future.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 In...
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InvestTalkThe 2025 InvestTalk Holiday Special is Here!In this inaugural InvestTalk holiday special, Justin and Luke wrap up the year by gift-wrapping the market's toughest lessons and checking their list of "naughty or nice" investor behaviors to see who’s set for success. From crowning the listener call of the year to peering into the crystal ball for 2026 market predictions, this episode is a festive roadmap to help you secure your financial future.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 In...
2025-12-2535 minInvesttalkMagnificent Seven Overload: Is Your Portfolio Too Top-Heavy?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.
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2025-11-2049 minInvesttalkOnly 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?Amid various concerns, a recent AARP survey has revealed that just 36% of Americans are confident in Social Security’s future—a 7-point drop since 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: IAG - Iamgold Corp., Market Wrap, OKLO - Oklo Inc., Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?, MPAA - Motorcar Parts of America Inc., Sitting on Cash, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, The Nature of Market Forecasting, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, LLY – Lilly (Eli) & Co., SHYG - iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF.Our...
2025-08-0950 minInvesttalkCan Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth?Thanks to historic economic advantages, baby boomers still control over half of U.S. wealth, but millennials are rapidly closing the gap through higher earnings, rising home equity, and smart investing. Today's Stocks & Topics: GD - General Dynamics Corp., Market Wrap, 401k Plan, Can Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth?, COP - Conoco Phillips, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Gold, Dividend Reinvestment Plan, AXP - American Express Co., Fear and Risk, De Minimis Exemption.Our Sponsors:* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com
2025-08-0847 minInvesttalkWhy You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency FundInvesting your emergency fund may promise higher returns, but it puts essential savings at risk of loss and delayed access. Today's Stocks & Topics: IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, Market Wrap, V - Visa Inc., Why You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency Fund, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Corporate Profits, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., UPS - United Parcel Service, Inc., Investor Biases.Our Sponsors:* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com...
2025-08-0751 minInvesttalkHow Big Tech Plans to Feed AI’s Voracious Appetite for PowerAs hyperscale AI models drive explosive growth in data‑center demand, tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta are investing in novel energy strategies—from nuclear deals and renewable procurement to grid‑flexibility measures. Today's Stocks & Topics: QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Market Wrap, STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., How Big Tech Plans to Feed AI’s Voracious Appetite for Power, OKE - ONEOK Inc., RITM - Rithm Capital Corporation, Tariffs, Municipal Bonds, MUNI - PIMCO Intermediate Municipal Bond Active ETF, PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code I...
2025-08-0649 minInvesttalkWhere and How to Invest Your Long-Term-Care ‘Bucket’Strategically investing in a dedicated portfolio “bucket” for self-funding of long-term care involves balancing tax considerations, asset allocation, and other considerations. Today's Stocks & Topics: FADMX - Fidelity Strategic Income Fund, Market Wrap, EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline, KLG - WK Kellogg Co., ADBE - Adobe Inc., A-I and Job Cuts, VICI - VICI Properties Inc., Bonds, Artificial Intelligence in Daily Life.Our Sponsors:* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out M...
2025-08-0551 minInvesttalkRetirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit TimelineAmid economic uncertainty, a growing number of Americans over 50 are reconsidering or delaying retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: FICO - Fair Isaac Corp., Market Wrap, Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Covered Calls, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Housing Market, CAN - Accenture PLC Cl A, Is A-I Boom Bigger than the Dot Com Bubble?Our Sponsors:* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Mint Mobile: h...
2025-08-0248 minInvesttalkInvestTalk 6-13-2024 – How to Make Sure Your Personalized Portfolio Doesn’t BackfireA total wealth approach can lead to better outcomes. Today's Stocks & Topics: EMR - Emerson Electric Co., Market Wrap, PCTY - Paylocity Holding Corp., Earnings Per Share, How to Make Sure Your Personalized Portfolio Doesn’t Backfire, SAGPX - Principal SAM Conservative Growth Portfolio A, Annual Reports, PAYC - Paycom Software Inc., Iron Butterfly Options, Office Buildings, 403B Retirement.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: htt...
2024-06-1448 minInvesttalkInvestTalk 6-12-2024 – Be Prepared for the Hidden Costs of HomebuyingAccording to a new report by Bankrate.com, the hidden costs of homeownership add up to an average of $18,118 annually, or $1,510 per month. Today's Stocks & Topics: VIX - CBOE Volatility Index, Market Wrap, Investment Criteria, Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, Be Prepared for the Hidden Costs of Homebuying, BIG - Big Lots Inc., The International Energy Agency (IEA) Report, URA - Global X Uranium ETF, ED - Consolidated Edison Inc., META - Meta Platforms Inc., Whole Foods & Trader Joe’s.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TOD...
2024-06-1347 minInvesttalkInvestTalk 6-11-2024 – Lessons for Investors from the 'Father of Modern Finance'One hypothesis says that because all relevant information is already factored into prices, no investor can consistently achieve higher returns on a risk-adjusted basis than another investor who simply holds a random portfolio of diversified stocks. Today's Stocks & Topics: DDS - Dillard's Inc., CX - Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. ADR, Market Wrap, Lessons for Investors from the 'Father of Modern Finance', ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., Picking Winning Stocks, 401k Rollover, ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., IMMR - Immersion Corp., ET - Energy Transfer LP.Our Sponsors:* Check o...
2024-06-1251 minInvesttalkInvestTalk 6-10-2024 – You Are Contemplating Bitcoin, But How Would You Use It in Your Portfolio?What you need to know about the advantages and risks of investing in cryptocurrency. Today's Stocks & Topics: ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc., Market Wrap, LSTR - Landstar System Inc., GGG - Graco Inc., You Are Contemplating Bitcoin, But How Would You Use It in Your Portfolio?, CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Private Equity, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., IEX - IDEX Corp., CTAS - Cintas Corp., GPN - Global Payments Inc., FAST - Fastenal Co., Smaller Companies Capital.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a...
2024-06-1149 minInvesttalkInvestTalk 6-7-2024 – Maybe You Don't Have to Follow the Lauded Financial Guideline RulesIf you understand your goals, you can discover which protocols can and can’t help you achieve them.(I will talk about the realities of heavy debt– and what can or should be done.) Today's Stocks & Topics: DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Market Wrap, SNA - Snap-On Inc., SCHC - Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF, BIG - Big Lots Inc., KPP Newsletter, Lower the Cost Basis, ILMN - Illumina Inc., Maybe You Don't Have to Follow the Lauded Financial Guideline Rules, Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Ser, Oil and G...
2024-06-0847 minInvesttalkInvestTalk 6-6-2024 – Could a 'Value-Added Tax' Be a Potential Solution to Our Crippling Debt Problem?According to the Congressional Budget Office, interest on the national debt in 2024 will cost a staggering $870 billion, a sum that exceeds the amount we spend on defense. Today's Stocks & Topics: DG - Dollar General Corp., CLIP - Global X 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF, Market Wrap, Could a 'Value-Added Tax' Be a Potential Solution to Our Crippling Debt Problem?, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Treasury Debt Buy-Backs, KNSL - Kinsale Capital Group Inc., MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., THC - Tenet Healthcare Corp., The Diamond Market, HEES - H&E Equipment Services Inc., Life Insurance Companies.
2024-06-0749 minInvesttalkInvestTalk 6-5-2024 – 4 Financial Tasks You Shouldn’t Put OffHow to make sure common financial ‘pain points’ don’t imperil your plan. Today's Stocks & Topics: UNM - Unum Group, Market Wrap, FLMX - Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF, WEN - Wendy's Co., 4 Financial Tasks You Shouldn’t Put Off, FMC - FMC Corp., AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., The Economic Data, MTDR - Matador Resources Co., The Dollar, Conversion from a Roth 41k to a Roth I-R-A, Private Equity.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out eBay...
2024-06-0649 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 4-5-2024 – 5 Steps for 'Spring-Cleaning' Your Investment PortfolioFirst, articulate how you will be selecting your holdings and monitoring them on an ongoing basis. Today's Stocks & Topics: MDT - Medtronic PLC, Market Wrap, 5 Steps for 'Spring-Cleaning' Your Investment Portfolio, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Cash Investment, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: CYTK - Cytokinetics Inc., EQH - Equitable Holdings Inc., Cyber Security, GEO - GEO Group Inc., QLYS - Qualys Inc., Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., Stocks Splits.Our Sponsors:* Learn more at hackerone.co...
2024-04-0641 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 4-4-2024 – Are 53% of Americans Behind on Retirement Planning and Savings?Roughly half of U.S. households have a retirement account, but many lower-income earners have financial priorities that may compete with retirement savings. Today's Stocks & Topics: NI - NiSource Inc., Market Wrap, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, Are 53% of Americans Behind on Retirement Planning and Savings, Australian Stocks, BNTX - BioNTech SE ADR, EVLV - Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc., InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: CYTK - Cytokinetics Inc., CNM - Core & Main Inc., EQH - Equitable Holdings Inc., AES - AES Corp., Oil Refinery Capacity, HTGC - Hercules Capital Inc., OBDC - Blue Owl Ca...
2024-04-0546 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 4-3-2024 – Why Are Health Stocks Taking a Hit?The Biden administration wasn't generous with its payments boost for private Medicare plans and that decision has put more pressure on insurers. Today's Stocks & Topics: BTG - B2Gold Corp., Market Wrap, FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp, Why Are Health Stocks Taking a Hit, DIS - Walt Disney Co., ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: VRT - Vertiv Holdings LLC, CYTK - Cytokinetics Inc., CENX - Century Aluminum Co., CNM - Core & Main Inc., MTD - Mettler-Toledo International Inc., EQH - Equitable Holdings Inc., UK Stocks, TVK.TO - Te...
2024-04-0446 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 4-2-2024 – Why Cash May Be Riskier Than You ThinkDespite the recent rise in interest rates, cash is not a good long-term home for your wealth. Today's Stocks & Topics: DFMIX - Davidson Multi-Cap Equity Fund, Market Wrap, Trade Within Your I-R-A, Why Cash May Be Riskier Than You Think, PRDO - Perdoceo Education Corp., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: AES - AES Corp., D - Dominion Energy Inc., KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., MPC - Marathon Petroleum Corp., Gold, EMR - Emerson Electric Co., MAS - Masco Corp., SBSI - Southside Bancshares Inc., Fed Cuts.Ou...
2024-04-0346 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 4-1-2024 – Could the Bull Market Unravel?The recent stock market rally and the surprisingly resilient U.S. economy are reliant on an uneasy balancing act between the U.S. Treasury market, the oil market and struggling regional banks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Gold Bullion Returns, Oil, CCL - Carnival Corp., Market Wrap, Could the Bull Market Unravel?, GDX - VanEck Gold Miners ETF, Fiscal Dominance, INSP - Inspire Medical Systems Inc, RMD - ResMed Inc., AGNC - AGNC Investment Corp., InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: MTD - Mettler-Toledo International Inc., LULU - Lululemon athletica inc., EQH - Equitable Holdings Inc., HD - H...
2024-04-0245 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 3-26-2024 – Who or What Might Benefit from the National Association of Realtors Lawsuit Settlement?Tech companies in the real estate space could be winners because it is more feasible for people to start the home-buying process without the aid of a real estate agent. Today's Stocks & Topics: AXP - American Express Co., Market Wrap, Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Who or What Might Benefit from the National Association of Realtors Lawsuit Settlement, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Cape Ratio, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: MTD - Mettler-Toledo International Inc., URBN - Urban Outfitters Inc., GPS - Gap Inc., LULU - Lululemon athletica inc., EQH...
2024-03-2747 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 3-25-2024 – Housing Market Predictions for 2024 to 2028As mortgage rates slowly fall, more buyers and sellers will enter the market, but housing prices should stabilize. Today's Stocks & Topics: JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., Market Wrap, Housing Market Predictions for 2024 to 2028, NGLOY - Anglo American PLC ADR, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., SBGI - Sinclair Inc. Cl A, CENX - Century Aluminum Co., PR - Permian Resources Corp., OVV - Ovintiv Inc., CNM - Core & Main Inc., LII - Lennox International Inc., ETN - Eaton Corp. PLC, Demand for Gold, Covered C...
2024-03-2646 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 3-22-2024 – Are CEOs and Shareholders Taking A Greater Slice of Profits Than One Might Think?Many CEOs claim economic strain to justify layoffs in the finance, tech, and media sectors— but it can seem as if corporations are doing better than ever. Today's Stocks & Topics: CCCC - C4 Therapeutics Inc., InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up Part: VRT - Vertiv Holdings LLC, RBLX - Roblox Corp., BLND - Blend Labs Inc., MSI - Motorola Solutions Inc., CYTK - Cytokinetics Inc., HALO - Halozyme Therapeutics Inc., FYBR - Frontier Communications Parent Inc., Are CEOs and Shareholders Taking A Greater Slice of Profits Than One Might Think, SPYI - NEOS S&P 500 High Inc...
2024-03-2346 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 3-21-2024 – Can You Protect Your Portfolio Against Bond Price Drops?This challenge requires perspective, and index funds are not a default option— as they can be in many other asset classes. Today's Stocks & Topics: OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, SMCI - Super Micro Computer Inc., InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up Part 1: AES - AES Corp., VST - Vistra Corp., CLX - Clorox Co., SKT - Tanger Inc., CMCO - Columbus McKinnon Corp., SUN - Sunoco L.P., Can You Protect Your Portfolio Against Bond Price Drops, Market Wrap, AMDL - GraniteShares 2x Long AMD Daily ETF, MSFL - GraniteShares 2x L...
2024-03-2246 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 3-20-2024 – Can Nuclear Power “Decarbonize” the Oil and Gas Industry?Small modular reactors (SMRs) are being developed as a potential solution for providing clean energy to remote oil and gas facilities. Today's Stocks & Topics: OKE - ONEOK Inc., Market Wrap, Buying Options, VTI - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, Can Nuclear Power “Decarbonize” the Oil and Gas Industry, OMAB - Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. ADR, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up Part 1, LVMUY - LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton ADR, Bank of Japan, BA - Boeing Co., InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up Part 2.Our Sponsors:* Check...
2024-03-2146 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 3-19-2024 – The 10 Most Important Shareholder RightsAs a shareholder, you have certain legal privileges, and you should know how to exercise them. Today's Stocks & Topics: SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., Market Wrap, BCO - Brink's Co., The 10 Most Important Shareholder Rights, U - Unity Software Inc., GE - General Electric Co., InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up Part 1, EQAL - Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF, CNX - CNX Resources Corp., InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up Part 2.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Learn more a...
2024-03-2046 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 3-18-2024 – US Office Market Is World's Most OversuppliedThe sector has borrowed too much money and a jump in people working from home has emptied many offices in the United States, pummeling the value of property assets. Today's Stocks & Topics: FNMA - Fannie Mae, Market Wrap, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, US Office Market Is World's Most Oversupplied, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up, Interest Rates.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Learn more at hackerone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...
2024-03-1946 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-17-2024 – Why Have Bonds Been So Volatile?Uncertainty over inflation, a recession, and the Fed's interest rate policy could mean continued wide swings in the bond market. Today's Stocks & Topics: RGR - Sturm Ruger & Co., AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF, PSCI - Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF, The FED Rates vs. Long Term Rates, Domestic Stocks vs. Foreign Stocks, UTI - Universal Technical Institute Inc., FOXF - Fox Factory Holding Corp., Active Managed Account, Bitcoin ETFs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.co...
2024-01-1846 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-16-2024 – 5 Ways Investors Can Succeed by Knowing Their LimitsWhen investing, you don’t know what you don’t know. Today's Stocks & Topics: PEP - PepsiCo Inc., PSCE - Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF, Investors Questions in 2024, BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., C - Citigroup Inc., GGG - Graco Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-O...
2024-01-1746 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-15-2024 – Best of Steve Peasley - Episode 1In this compilation program, Steve Peasley field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Asset Allocation and Market Valuation, Bond Exposure, Credit Card Debt, Where to Invest After 70, China's Economy, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Investment Variable Annuities, Closed-End Funds, Fundamental Analysis, Low Risk Investment, Required Distributions, RMDs, Young Investor, Target Price to Sell, Retirement Funds Management.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney...
2024-01-1546 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-12-2024 – What Is the Total Cost of Owning an ETF?The total cost of owning an exchange-traded fund can be roughly split into two parts: holding costs and transaction costs.(Fees are only a small part of the equation.) Today's Stocks & Topics: SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., AGM - Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Cl C, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., AGM - Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Cl C, 529 Plan, Bank Earnings.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my...
2024-01-1346 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-11-2024 – The Risks Ahead for 2024 and How Investors Can Manage ThemAiming for accurate predictions around risk is a fool’s game, so rather than predict, it is wiser to prepare. (Today’s risks might feel elevated, so what really matters?) Today's Stocks & Topics: AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Dollar Cost Average, HUN - Huntsman Corp., New Bitcoin ETF, Uranium, CRM - Salesforce Inc., FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., A-I.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a grea...
2024-01-1247 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-10-2024 – Private Credit is Having a “Golden Moment” – Buy or Sell?The private credit boom is neither ephemeral or a niche phenomenon and, according to The Wall Street Journal, it is a major secular trend. Today's Stocks & Topics: BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., SEP I-R-A, Market Value, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., EG - Everest Group Ltd., STAG - STAG Industrial Inc, Lates Fed News.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.r...
2024-01-1145 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-9-2024 – What's the Story on the SEC and a Bitcoin ETF?Against the backdrop of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s long-running fight with the crypto industry, 13 companies have filed for a spot bitcoin ETF. Today's Stocks & Topics: PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Money Management, BA - Boeing Co., COR - Cencora Inc., Jobs Report, Interest and Economic Growth, APA - APA Corp., Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODA...
2024-01-1046 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-8-2024 – Key Themes That Could Rule How the Markets Perform in 2024One expert predicts that a broad range trade in U.S. equities will be seen in 2024, with significant dispersion and much less velocity than the prior four years. Today's Stocks & Topics: XPO - XPO Inc., Become a Financial Advisor, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., FMC - FMC Corp., CTVA - Corteva Inc., Sectors, Supply Chain, FLIN - Franklin FTSE India ETF, Earnings Season. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and reveals the name of the only remaining company that was one of the original 12 li...
2024-01-0946 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-5-2024 – How Does Retirement Spending Work in the Real World?Inflation is obviously the 'silent assassin', but you may be able to spend more than you think. (If we understand that our real-time spending requirements decline in retirement, then we can find more comfort about what we might need. We should understand the concept of health span versus life span and the phases of retirement.) Today's Stocks & Topics: NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Commodities, AIRC - Apartment Income REIT Corp., Jobs Report, The Warehouse Industry, 2024 Predictions.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a gr...
2024-01-0646 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-4-2024 – Are There Sensible Portfolio "Takeaway" Lessons from 2023?As you adjust your investment portfolio for 2024, experts say that “Don’t fight the Fed” is one good example. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORCL - Oracle Corp., CWCO - Consolidated Water Co. Inc., TREX - Trex Co. Inc., Paying-off Auto Loans Early, Covered Calls Strategy, Oil Companies, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Auto Industry, OKEO - NEOK Inc., WMB - Williams Cos.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY f...
2024-01-0546 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-3-2024 – 4 New Rules for Investors In 2024Experts say bonds are really back, cash isn’t king, and they suggest portfolio strategies to consider. Today's Stocks & Topics: ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., VEGI - iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF, FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., Roth I-R-A, The Latest Fed Meeting, AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, Following Other Investors Moves, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Convertible Debt.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out...
2024-01-0446 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-2-2024 – Oil Prices Show Their First Annual Decline Since 2020Experts say that the shift in crude supply from the Middle East to the U.S. and other Atlantic countries is “profoundly impacting" the global oil trade.Today's Stocks & Topics: ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., The Stock Market, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Domestic Economic Risk, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, Central Banks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ro...
2024-01-0344 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 1-1-2024 – Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: CDs, Roth 401k vs. Roth I-R-A, Interest Rates, Dividend Reinvestment, Buying Stocks for a 11-Year-Old, Oil and Stock Prices, 401k, Tax-Loss Harvesting, Bonds, Is It Time to Take Profits, I-R-A Contributions, Short-Term Bonds, Delisted Stocks, Options, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/
2024-01-0146 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-29-2023 – Recession Outlook: Experts Think a Mild Recession Is Still Possible in 2024In a December survey, 76% of economists said they believe the chance of a recession in the next 12 months is 50% or less. Today's Stocks & Topics: VT - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, Options, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Uranium, MOD - Modine Manufacturing Co., TEX - Terex Corp., CFA – Victory Shares US 500 Volatility Wtd ETF.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inq...
2023-12-3045 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-28-2023 – What’s Changing for Retirement in 2024?Inflation adjustments and the phase-in of legislation known as 'Secure 2.0' will have implications for retirement savers and retirees. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., CCJ - Cameco Corp., POWL - Powell Industries Inc., Capital Gains, Young Investors, QQQ vs. QQQM, Cash in Money Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2023-12-2946 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-27-2023 – What Happens If You've Maxed Out Your 401(k)?A 401(k) account is useful but not always the best option and different retirement plans could be a better fit for you. Today's Stocks & Topics: RDFN - Redfin Corp., CXT - Crane NXT Co., BLBD - Blue Bird Corp., Budget Deficit, CALF - Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF, PCAR - Paccar Inc., Consumer Sentiment.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAY
2023-12-2846 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-26-2023 – An Annuities Overview: Are They Worth Your Attention?There are all different types of annuities, but the majority are not necessarily good for you. Today's Stocks & Topics: DOV - Dover Corp., CPRT - Copart Inc., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Speculative Era, GNLX - Genelux Corp., Options.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...
2023-12-2745 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-25-2023 – Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Covered Calls, Cash Balance Plan, Portfolio Management, On Balance Volume, Target Price to Sell, The Housing Market, First-Time Home Buyer, Variable Annuities, Mutual Funds, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, Investments & Taxes, Fundamental Analysis.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great...
2023-12-2546 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-22-2023 – Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash-Out Refinance, Dividends & Taxes, Moving Averages, Cash, Treasuries, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Buying Vacation Properties, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Diversified Portfolio, Precious Metals Miners, Treasury Yields, How Should An 18-Year-Old Get Started In Investing, Closed-end Funds, Special-purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Ro...
2023-12-2346 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-21-2023 – Three Ways You Can Take Advantage of Extended RMD AgesThe extra time can be used to plan Roth conversions, consider tax breaks like qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), and reduce taxable accounts sooner at lower tax rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Options Trading and Taxes, AES - AES Corp., Which Countries Had a Great Year, Short-Term Bonds, CLVT - Clarivate PLC, GE - General Electric Co., Bitcoin.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: h...
2023-12-2245 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-20-2023 – Could a Reverse Mortgage Make Sense for You?Reverse mortgage loans are a way for retired homeowners to access home equity without taking on a monthly payment-- but there are pros and cons. Today's Stocks & Topics: BALL - Ball Corp., IRAs, Bonds, SLVM - Sylvamo Corp., Economic Growth, CNC - Centene Corp., BIIB - Biogen Inc., INTC - Intel Corp., Middle East Crisis.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAY
2023-12-2146 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-19-2023 – Could Nvidia Stock Suffer the Same Fate as Cisco?Nvidia may be riding a wave of interest in artificial intelligence—as its chips play a dominant role in technology—but more broadly, stocks are still recovering from the 2022 bear market. Today's Stocks & Topics: JXN - Jackson Financial Inc., Roth 401k vs. Roth I-R-A, Higher Interest Rates , ACMR - ACM Research Inc. Cl A, AMKR - Amkor Technology Inc., Interest Rates and the Housing Market, CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, MSM - MSC Industrial Direct Co., COP28 Conference, EME - EMCOR Group Inc., FIX...
2023-12-2046 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-18-2023 – Can the Stock Market Rally Offer an Opportunity for You to Execute a ‘Strategic Chess Move’?If the current market rally has added profits to your portfolio, tax-gain harvesting could help rebalance your assets or reduce future taxes. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax-Loss Harvesting, ADI - Analog Devices Inc., TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., MEME ETF, TNK - Teekay Tankers Ltd., Paying-Off Debt, Hedge Funds Industry, ASC - Ardmore Shipping Corp., China. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the distribution of global GDP over time in relation to the global stock market.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great de...
2023-12-1946 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 12-1-2023 – Learn Why It’s Important to Retire with PurposeRetirement isn’t just freedom from work, instead it can be the freedom to do your life’s work.Today's Stocks & Topics: SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, Options Trading, OLED - Universal Display Corp., Charlie Munger, The Stock Market, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, Argentina.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAY* Check out Rose...
2023-12-0247 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-30-2023 – Must-Knows About Employee Stock OptionsHow to balance the tax and investment considerations. Today's Stocks & Topics: OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., COR - Cencora Inc., 401k Rollover, The Green Transition, AVB - Avalonbay Communities Inc., Apartment REITs, SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Investing in the Market, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht...
2023-12-0146 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-29-2023 – Must-Knows About Employee Stock OptionsHow to balance the tax and investment considerations. Today's Stocks & Topics: DASH - DoorDash Inc., Earnings Forecast, CNHI - CNH Industrial N.V., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., The Supreme Court vs. the FCC, Book Reviews, FDS - FactSet Research Systems Inc., Dividends, Mag-7.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-11-3046 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-28-2023 – Can the Rally for Growth Stocks Last?The Morningstar US Growth Index outperformed the Morningstar US Value Index by more than 20 full percentage points through mid-November 2023. Today's Stocks & Topics: DE - Deere & Co., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., After Hours Trading, Municipal Bonds, Inflation Around the World, TELL - Tellurian Inc., FTEC - Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF, HSHIF - Hoshizaki Corp., “SPAC” Special Purpose Acquisition Company.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inqui...
2023-11-2946 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-27-2023 – Infinite Banking: What Is It and How Does It Work?The infinite banking conceptmay not be a good fit for everyone and has its advantages and disadvantages. Today's Stocks & Topics: CAH - Cardinal Health Inc., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., PUBM - PubMatic Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Cyber-Monday, Selling Options, ETFs vs. Individual Stocks, SMLR - Semler Scientific Inc., VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF, XLK - Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF, Healthcare Industry.Justin's PERSPECTIVE takes a look at the HISTORY of Pension Plans in America.Our Sponsors:* Check o...
2023-11-2846 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-24-2023 – Black Friday ShowIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds, Interest Rates, Short Selling, Investment Loss, Portfolio Management, Life Insurance, Long Term Shares, 529 Plan, Using RSUs, Investing in ETF vs. Stocks, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Options, Commodities, Trading Accounts, Day Trading.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TO...
2023-11-2446 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-23-2023 – Thanksgiving Day ShowIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Financial Advisors vs. Planners, Ex-Dividends, Trading, Selling Property, IPOs, Politics and Investing, Retirement, When to Sell, 401K and Mortgage, Collecting Social Security, Mutual Funds vs ETFs, Treasury Bills and Bonds, Index Funds & Dividends, Oil Stocks, Starting a Hedge Fund, Inverse ETFs, Retirement Funds Management.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta...
2023-11-2346 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-22-2023 – What Are the Rules for Cashing Out Your IRA?As you age, the rules for withdrawing money from your IRA change. Today's Stocks & Topics: AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., MTCH - Match Group Inc., ATAI - ATAI Life Sciences N.V., CMPS - COMPASS Pathways PLC ADR, EV Push, PTON - Peloton Interactive Inc., Bonds, U.K. vs. VISA and Master Card.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsP...
2023-11-2346 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-21-2023 – Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Evaluation, Municipal Bonds, EV Sector, Options Trading, Retirement, Treasury Bonds, Gold, 401k, LG Energy Solutions and Toyota, What Types of Companies Should We Keep, Is The Stock Market Manipulated, Earnings, Chinese Stocks, Roth I-R-A & Dividends, Savings and Spending.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal...
2023-11-2246 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-20-2023 – Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Fully Paid Lending, Preferred Stocks, 401K Funds, Corporate Bonds, Big Banks Bonds, Metals, Buy and Sell, Social Security & Taxes, 403B to a Roth I-R-A, Investing, Individual Bonds, Value Investing, Portfolio Management, Stock Losses, ETFs, Stock Investing, Municipal Bonds, Asset Allocation, Buying More of the Same Stock.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check...
2023-11-2146 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-17-2023 – Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: 457b Plan, Investing Factors, Mortgages, Equity and Retirement, National Debt, Timing the Market, 401k Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, The Stock Market, Credit Unions, Portfolio Management, Long And Short-term Debt, Bond Funds, How to Pay for Masters Degree, Roth IRA.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https...
2023-11-1846 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-16-2023 – Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Rental Properties, How Much Cash, Index Funds, Investing Signs, Credit Cards, Gold & Silver, Low Contribution Limits, Natural Gas, Credit Ratings, KPP Investing Plans, U.S. Government Debt, The Dollar, Energy Stocks vs. XLE, Treasuries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAY
2023-11-1746 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-15-2023 – The Case for Why inflation Might Decline Without a RecessionAfter it reached its highest level in over 40 years in 2022, some experts expect inflation’s effect to fade through the end of 2023 and into 2024. Today's Stocks & Topics: ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., EBAY - eBay Inc., OC - Owens Corning, CXDO - Crexendo Inc., Microsoft, COPX - Global X Copper Miners ETF, Portfolio Management, PFORX - PIMCO Intl Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional, Netflix and The Sports Industry.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www...
2023-11-1647 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-15-2023 – The Case for Why inflation Might Decline Without a RecessionAfter it reached its highest level in over 40 years in 2022, some experts expect inflation’s effect to fade through the end of 2023 and into 2024.Today's Stocks & Topics: ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., EBAY - eBay Inc., OC - Owens Corning, CXDO - Crexendo Inc., Microsoft, COPX - Global X Copper Miners ETF, Portfolio Management, PFORX - PIMCO Intl Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional, Netflix and The Sports Industry.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: ht...
2023-11-1647 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-14-2023 – Proof that Staying Invested Is More Effective Than Timing the MarketA buy-and-hold approach won out in a head-to-head model. Today's Stocks & Topics: JOBY - Joby Aviation Inc., TSCO - Tractor Supply Co., AGCO - AGCO Corp., INMD - InMode Ltd., INTC - Intel Corp., Cash Balance Plan, Earnings, TSLQ - AXS TSLA Bear Daily ETF, NVDS - AXS 1.25X NVDA Bear Daily ETF, NFE - New Fortress Energy LLC Cl A, IBM Replacing 401(k) Match.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://r...
2023-11-1547 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-13-2023 – What Is an Inverse ETF?Inverse ETFs can act like insurance for an investor's portfolio, but they're not recommended for everyone. Today's Stocks & Topics: SKX - Skechers USA Inc. Cl A, Municipal Bonds, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., PODD - Insulet Corp., Inverse ETFs, The U.S. Credit Rating, TOST - Toast Inc., LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., A-I and Earnings Transcripts. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of minimum wage in America. When was the federal minimum wage FIRST introduced? And just what was the initial hourly wage? Our Sponsors:* Check...
2023-11-1446 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-10-2023 – What Are the Pros and Cons of Donor-Advised Funds?A donor-advised fund is a vehicle that allows investors to donate directly to a charitable fund while retaining some control over the assets. (Donors benefit from an immediate tax deduction, tax-free growth, and investment flexibility.) Today's Stocks & Topics: SDOG - ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., DSKE - Daseke Inc., GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., NAC - Nuveen California Quality Municipal Income Fund, VLO - Valero Energy Corp., Manufacturing, Oil Stocks, The Treasury Market. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil...
2023-11-1147 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-9-2023 – Best of Caller QuestionsIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash-Out Refinance, Dividends & Taxes, Moving Averages, Cash, Treasuries, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Buying Vacation Properties, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Diversified Portfolio, Precious Metals Miners, Treasury Yields, How Should An 18-Year-Old Get Started In Investing, Closed-end Funds, Special-purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2023-11-1046 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-8-2023 – 3 Big Reasons Why Exchange-Traded Funds Have Gone ‘Mainstream’ with InvestorsThe market share of ETFs, relative to that of mutual funds, has swollen to almost 30%. Today's Stocks & Topics: JBLU - JetBlue Airways Corp., PLD - Prologis Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., WeWork, SPG - Simon Property Group Inc., NOW - ServiceNow Inc., ADBE - Adobe Inc., HAL - Halliburton Co., Bored Ape Yacht Club.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-11-0946 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-7-2023 – A 'Made in USA' Revival Has Sparked a Building Boom and 506% Rally in ValueConstruction companies are benefiting as manufacturing returns to the U.S. Today's Stocks & Topics: LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., Treasury Bills and Bonds, EFR - Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Fund, K - Kellanova, HRL - Hormel Foods Corp., Corporate Bond Market, TSLY - YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF, CVX - Chevron Corp., CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, Skills Gap.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-11-0847 minInvestTalkInvestTalk 11-6-2023 – Housing Market Affordability Has Plunged to Lowest Level Since 1985The housing market has been tough for prospective home buyers due to high mortgage rates and a supply crunch.Today's Stocks & Topics: WOOF - Petco Health & Wellness Co. Inc., NI - NiSource Inc., Collecting Social Security, STG - Scandinavian Tobacco Group, The Fed and The Treasury.Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the phenomenon of "unrealized security losses" at the BIG BANKS.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht...
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