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<p><strong>InvestTalk</strong> is your daily guide to stock market analysis, portfolio management, and unbiased financial education. Hosted by experienced wealth managers Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero, CFA, of KPP Financial, this daily investing podcast cuts through the noise to answer <em>your</em> specific investment questions.</p><p>With over 60 million downloads, InvestTalk is trusted by investors who want institutional-grade research and actionable strategies. Every weekday, Justin and Luke break down complex macroeconomic trends and discuss highly searched topics, including:</p><ul><li>Stock and ETF analysis</li><li>401(k) and retirement optimization</li><li>Precious metals and commodities</li><li>Real estate and housing markets</li><li>The financial impacts of inflation, AI, and global economic shifts</li></ul><p>No investment inquiry is off-limits. You can call our 24/7 voice bank at 888-99-CHART to have your specific stock ticker or portfolio strategy analyzed live on the air.</p><p>Follow <strong>InvestTalk</strong> today to build a more resilient portfolio, and learn more at <a href="http://www.investtalk.com" rel="nofollow">InvestTalk.com</a>.</p>
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While Western nations grapple with the fallout from the Iran conflict, China's clean tech exporters are cashing in, and its industrial profits are still growing — all while Beijing quietly expands its economic pressure toolkit under cover of a trade truce with Trump. We unpack China's strategic positioning and what it means for global trade and US investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), Market Wrap, Welltower Inc. (WELL), China's Calculated Play: How Beijing Is Turning the Iran War into an Economic Advantage, WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Chevron Corporation (CVX), Oil Mayors, KPP Newsletter, Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (KRP), Intel Corporation (INTC). Our Sponsors: * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Soaring European power prices driven by the Iran conflict are sending governments and investors scrambling toward solar and other renewables at a pace never seen before. We explore whether this energy shock represents a permanent turning point for clean energy investment or just a temporary spike in interest. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bank of America Corporation (BAC), Market Wrap, WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund (GCC), Will the Iran War Be the Catalyst That Finally Supercharges the Green Energy Transition?, Teck Resources Limited (TECK), The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW), Covered Call Options, Economic Growth Numbers, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), GDP Ratio. Our Sponsors: * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nearly 40% of landlords are now offering concessions to attract tenants — free months of rent, waived fees, gift cards — a sign that the apartment market is fundamentally shifting in favor of renters after years of landlord dominance. We break down what this tells us about housing supply, shelter inflation, and the investment case for real estate right now. Today's Stocks & Topics: Taseko Mines Limited (TGB), Market Wrap, Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (TSX:XEF), The Apartment Concession Wave: What Record Landlord Giveaways Tell Us About the Rental Market, Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT), IonQ, Inc. (IONQ), VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT), Trading. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Iran war has reshuffled the global energy order, handing OPEC's coveted swing producer role to the United States. We explore what this geopolitical shift means for domestic energy stocks, oil prices, and long-term energy independence. Today's Stocks & Topics: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM), Market Wrap, Strategies for Tax Loss Harvesting, America's New Oil Crown: How the Iran War Made the US the World's Swing Producer, Aehr Test Systems Inc. (AEHR), America is Losing Conference on Retirement, Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV), Stock Market Valuation, Dividend Stocks or Price Appreciation. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
SpaceX and OpenAI are heading for the public markets with combined valuations approaching 3 trillion dollars; but by the time retail investors get access, has the real opportunity already passed? We will break down the IPO cycle most investors don't understand, why hype distorts valuation, and the five things you should watch before buying into any mega-IPO. Today's Stocks & Topics: Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (TLK), Market Wrap, VICI Properties Inc. (VICI), Top 5 Technical Indicators, The Mega IPO Setup: What SpaceX and OpenAI Really Mean for Your Money, AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. (SUNB), Roth vs. Traditional I-R-S. *Correction: In this episode, we incorrectly stated that Robinhood was worth $2 billion. At the time of airing, Robinhood’s market capitalization was approximately $75 billion. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Citadel Securities is reportedly exploring prediction markets as trading scales up, a development that could fundamentally change how financial markets incorporate real-world event probabilities into prices. We will examine what prediction markets are, how they work, and what their mainstream adoption means for investors. Also in this podcast: INTU - Intuit Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., BKNG - Booking Holdings Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; also, a listener question on 'asset allocation'; plus Luke's MARKET WRAP UP, and his topic talking points: “Consumer Sentiment” and “AI Investment Decisions Warning”; and Luke reviewed treasury rates, metal prices, and oil and gas prices. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Goldman Sachs data shows hedge funds poured $86 billion into stocks as Iran peace hopes grew, representing one of the largest buying surges in recent memory. We examine what this massive institutional move tells us about market sentiment, and whether retail investors should follow or be cautious when the smart money rushes in. Today's Stocks & Topics: Core & Main, Inc. (CNM), Market Wrap, Trump and the Economy, Hedge Funds Poured $86 Billion Into Stocks — Should You Follow the Smart Money?, VanEck Alternative Asset Manager ETF (GPZ), Medtronic plc (MDT), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Jobs and Immigration Crackdown, Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), The Global Economy. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Some grocery chains are deploying AI to slash food waste and improve profit margins, a trend that reflects a broader shift in how artificial intelligence is creating real, measurable returns in unexpected corners of the economy. We examine how AI-driven operational efficiency is becoming a competitive moat — and what it means for investors looking beyond the obvious AI plays. Today's Stocks & Topics: MNTN, Inc. (MNTN), Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), Market Wrap, Technical Indicators, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), AI in the Aisles: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Retail Profit Margins, iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF (ICSH) vs. Money Market Accounts, Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM), Target Corporation (TGT), Deglobalization. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Millions of Americans change jobs every year without fully claiming the retirement contributions, unvested stock, and other compensation they've earned — and it adds up to billions in lost wealth over a lifetime. We break down the key financial steps every worker should take before handing in their resignation letter. Today's Stocks & Topics: Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR), Market Wrap, iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL), Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF (FLSW), Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), What Happens to Your 401k When You Leave a Job?, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Intel Corporation (INTC), Energy Forecast, Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI), Private Credit. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In 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: Residential Real Estate in Bay Area, Portfolio Management, Bitcoin, Three-Buckets Retirement Strategy, CD Rates, Changing Taxes Status, Oil Field Services, Saving for Retirement, How to Short a Stock, Safe Haven Investment, Liquidity, Monetizing Debt, International Exposure, Options & Capital Gains, Covered Calls ETFs. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Despite an Iran war, a Hormuz blockade, oil topping $100, and failed peace talks, the stock market has shown remarkable resilience — leaving many investors puzzled and cautious in equal measure. We dig into what's really holding markets up and whether this resilience is a sign of strength or dangerous complacency. Today's Stocks & Topics: TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX), Arxis, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ARXS), Market Wrap, Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV), Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS), National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), The Resilient Market Paradox: Why Stocks Keep Holding Up Despite Chaos, Universal Display Corporation (OLED), Oracle Corporation (ORCL), US Jobless Claims, Cavco Industries, Inc. (CVCO), U.S. Day Trading Rules. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Research shows that children who develop healthy relationships with money early in life end up in significantly better financial shape as adults, yet most schools still don't teach personal finance. We explore practical strategies for instilling sound financial habits in kids and how those habits compound over a lifetime. Today's Stocks & Topics: CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX), Market Wrap, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Space X IPO, Is a Custodial Investment Account Right for Your Kids?, National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (NHP), Defense Spending, Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares (VEMAX), Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The IRS has published its official list of occupations that qualify for the new 'no tax on tips' provision, giving millions of service workers potential tax relief. We examine the economic impact of this policy, who really benefits, and what it might mean for consumer spending patterns. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS), Market Wrap, Nestlé S.A. (NSRGF), Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY), No Tax on Tips: What the IRS Ruling Actually Means for Workers and the Economy, HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO), The International Monetary Fund and Global Economy, Sandisk Corporation (SNDK), Western Digital Corporation (WDC), The Curve Steepener and the War. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Navigating 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 hear your questions answered live on the show. Independent Thinking, Shared Success | InvestTalk.com Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The 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 Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The 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 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trump'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 mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aluminum 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 InvestTalk Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Global 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 Market Madness! Join the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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 AI. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic: https://claude.ai/invest * Check out Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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, Gold. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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 Stocks, EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme (EL.PA), Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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'; Tariff Anniversary. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
President 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 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Major 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. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
US 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 US Economy and the Iran War. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jim 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 chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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 the mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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 the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Major 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 May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
apan'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, Fastenal Company (FAST), Military Spending and Economic Growth. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
India'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 mayhem before May 18th at 11:59 pm PST for the chance to win $1,500! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Central banks across Asia and globally are being forced into sharp policy rethinks as Middle East conflict drives higher oil prices and reignites inflation fears. The G7 is discussing emergency oil reserve releases while policymakers scramble to balance growth concerns with renewed price pressures. Today's Stocks & Topics: Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), Watsco, Inc. (WSO), Core & Main, Inc. (CNM), Embraer S.A. (EMBJ), Silver and Precious Metals, Central Bank Pivot: How Geopolitical Chaos is Rewriting Monetary Policy, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR), Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC), Stagflation. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oil prices have surged to their highest levels since 2022, with Brent crude hitting over $119 per barrel amid Middle East conflict escalation. This dramatic spike is forcing central banks to reconsider rate policies and create major implications for energy sector investments and inflation hedging strategies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Lear Corporation (LEA), Market Wrap, Traveling Investor, Ero Copper Corp. (ERO), Oil Shock: How $120 Crude is Reshaping Energy Investment Strategy, Space Investment, Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM), Chewy, Inc. (CHWY), Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX), MetLife, Inc. (MET), Tax Season. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
CEOs say they won't add many jobs in 2026, signaling a fundamental shift toward a 'low-hire, low-fire' labor market. This new employment paradigm could reshape everything from consumer spending patterns to corporate profit margins as companies prioritize efficiency overgrowth. Today's Stocks & Topics: Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY), Market Wrap, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VSS), Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS), Bonds, Adobe Inc. (ADBE), The New Labor Market Reality: Low-Hire, Low-Fire Economy Becomes the Norm, ConocoPhillips (COP), 401k Match, Credit Markets, iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW), Lincoln National Corporation (LNC), Oil Supply. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Wholesale prices rose sharply in the latest report, pointing to persistent inflation that could complicate Federal Reserve policy decisions. This unexpected uptick in producer prices suggests the inflation fight is far from over, despite earlier optimism about cooling price pressures. Today's Stocks & Topics: Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (HTZ), Market Wrap, Ball Corporation (BALL), KPP Newsletter, Inflation's Stubborn Return: Wholesale Prices Surge Signals Persistent Price Pressures, Whirlpool Corporation (WHR), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, ADMA Biologics, Inc. (ADMA), Jobs Report, Nucor Corporation (NUE), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Block is planning to lay off nearly half its workforce in what it calls a 'deliberate and bold' embrace of AI, while eBay cuts 800 jobs citing AI transformation. This wave of AI-driven layoffs raises critical questions about the future of work and whether these productivity gains will translate to sustainable profits for shareholders. Today's Stocks & Topics: Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Market Wrap, Gold Royalty Corp. (GROY), The Great AI Job Displacement: Block, eBay Cut Thousands as AI Reshapes Workforces, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Mobileye Global Inc. (MBLY), The Global Economy and The Middle East Conflict, The Citrini Report, Aluminum Supply. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
February's 'panic' rotation in stocks has created extreme market turbulence as investors flee from one sector to another. With the S&P 500 caught in an extremely narrow trading range, what's happening beneath the surface could determine the market's next major move. Today's Stocks & Topics: Autoliv, Inc. (ALV), Market Wrap, Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), Market Rotation Panic: February's Wild Swings Set Stage for March Volatility, Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN), Stop Order Above the Price, Oil Prices, Grab Holdings Limited (GRAB), Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V. (GMBXF), RTX Corporation (RTX), Defense Stocks. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In 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: A-I Stocks, Bond Maturity, Short-Term Rental Market, The VIX, Crypto, Pre-Tax Allocation vs. Roth I-R-A, Poorly Managed Companies, Publicly Traded Sports Teams, P.E. Ratios, Oil, Portfolio Management, Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth, Cash Management, How to Calculate Company's Debt, 529 Plan, Entry Point. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The S&P 500 is undergoing a historic transformation that could fundamentally reshape the stock market landscape. With the Magnificent Seven experiencing a brutal February and sectoral rotations accelerating, America's flagship index is evolving in unprecedented ways. Today's Stocks & Topics: MPLX LP (MPLX), Market Wrap, Pullback in Precious Metals?, Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF (GRPM), Options, The S&P 500 Identity Crisis: Historic Shifts Reshape America's Index, Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (VDE), Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), Oil Markets, The Wendy's Company (WEN), When to take Social Security, Small Caps ETFs. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The traditional 4 p.m. closing bell is becoming obsolete as stocks transform into "24/7 digital cash" with round-the-clock trading. This fundamental shift in market structure is changing how investors think about timing, liquidity, and global market dynamics. Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Market Wrap, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), The 24/7 Stock Market Revolution: Trading Never Sleeps, Oracle Corporation (ORCL), Retirement Allocation, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, “AI Layoffs”, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), Sunrun Inc. (RUN). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Gold is gathering momentum and pushing above $5,000, though its been a little bumpy for precious metals investors. As geopolitical tensions rise and inflation concerns persist, the traditional safe haven is testing new psychological levels. Today's Stocks & Topics: Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), Third Annual InvestTalk Market Madness, Market Wrap, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE), The Great American Stock Exodus: When U.S. Markets Lose Their Crown, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST), Cencora, Inc. (COR), Franklin FTSE Japan ETF (FLJP), iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF (JPXN), Ciena Corporation (CIEN), VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR), Insider Purchases. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Housing starts jumped to their highest level in five months while construction-related stocks are breaking out bullishly. Despite affordability concerns weighing on consumer sentiment, the supply side is showing unexpected momentum in 2026. Today's Stocks & Topics: Energy Transfer LP (ET), Market Wrap, ABB Ltd (ABBNY), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Retirement, Housing Market Revival: Construction Surge Signals New Chapter, Intuit Inc. (INTU), Vale S.A. (VALE), Oil, MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI), Forex Trading, Tariffs and Trades Deals. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
U.S. stocks are falling behind international markets in what could signal an epic shift toward global investing. A 40-year Wall Street veteran is telling clients to "sell everything American" as the decades-long dominance of U.S. equities shows cracks. Today's Stocks & Topics: iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), Market Wrap, Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX), Union Business Cycle, The Great American Stock Exodus: When U.S. Markets Lose Their Crown, Bonds, Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL), iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ), WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ), Tariffs and Trades, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), Cloudflare, Inc. (NET), SM Energy Company (SM), Block, Inc. (XYZ). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Following a historic supermajority win for Japan's governing party, the Nikkei 225 surged 5% to record highs. We will discuss the return of foreign capital to Japanese markets and the strength of the Yen. Today's Stocks & Topics: Graco Inc. (GGG), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Market Wrap, Japan's Political Shift & The Nikkei Surge, Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO), Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP), The Commodity Industry, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ), Lyft, Inc. (LYFT), Jobs Report. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Markets are driven by math, but investors are driven by emotion. We will explore the most common psychological biases—like loss aversion and herd mentality—that destroy wealth and how to automate your strategy to avoid them. Today's Stocks & Topics: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Market Wrap, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), The Southern Company (SO), KPP Newsletter, Behavioral Finance: Your Brain vs. Your Portfolio, Devon Energy Corporation (DVN), Principal SAM Conservative Growth A (SAGPX), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Copper, Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY), Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A new report reveals how recent trade policy shifts are drastically redrawing the global competitive map. We will analyze the "winners and losers" in the commodities market as relative tariff prices change overnight. Today's Stocks & Topics: Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG), Market Wrap, IMAX Corporation (IMAX), Options, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), Trade Wars & Wine: The New Global Tariff Map, NEOS NASDAQ-100(R) High Income ETF (QQQI), International ETFs, IREN Limited (IREN), Reddit, Inc. (RDDT), Different Types of Traders. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We will break down the foundational concept of asset allocation and why deciding how to divide your capital across different asset classes is statistically more important than picking individual winning assets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Market Wrap, Lyft, Inc. (LYFT), The "Core and Explore" Portfolio Strategy, DraftKings Inc. (DKNG), Riskified Ltd. (RSKD), Federal Reserve and Inflation, Gold, Crane Company (CR), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
It’s not just Nvidia anymore. We will discuss the earnings from companies like ARM and Broadcom, analyzing the shift toward "Custom Silicon" designed specifically for distinct AI models. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC), CMOC Group Limited (CMCLF), Market Wrap, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA), Cloudflare, Inc. (NET), Semiconductors: The "Custom Chip" War, How to Rollover a 401k, Dollar General Corporation (DG), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), Housing Market, Equinix, Inc. (EQIX). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In 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: Residential Real Estate in Bay Area, Portfolio Management, Bitcoin, Three-Buckets Retirement Strategy, CD Rates, Changing Taxes Status, Oil Field Services, Saving for Retirement, How to Short a Stock, Safe Haven Investment, Liquidity, Monetizing Debt, International Exposure, Options & Capital Gains, Covered Calls ETFs. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Historically, the real estate "Spring Buying Season" starts the weekend after the Super Bowl. So, we will be looking at early inventory data to see if sellers are finally coming off the sidelines. Today's Stocks & Topics: Unum Group (UNM), Sandisk Corporation (SNDK), Housing: The "Spring Season" Starts Now, KPP Newsletter, Tech Stocks, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Fastenal Company (FAST), Corporate Bonds, Dillard's, Inc. (DDS), SPS Commerce, Inc. (SPSC), Rollback Tariffs Plans. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Next week kicks off the "Year of the Horse" in China. So, we will discuss the massive pre-holiday cash injection coming from China's central bank… and whether it’s a trap for foreign investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), Risk On-Risk Off, Market Wrap, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), The "Lunar New Year" Liquidity Pump, Backdoor Roth I-R-A, PEG Ratios, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Read Support and Enter Position?, Risk Off Enviroment. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Love is in the air, but what about the bank account? We will discuss the concept of "Financial Infidelity" and the tax benefits of filing "Married Jointly" vs. "Separately" before the April deadline. Today's Stocks & Topics: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR), SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC), Market Wrap, Allspring Precious Metals Fund (EKWYX), The "Valentine's" Financial Audit, Waters Corporation (WAT), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR), Google Gemini vs. ChatGPT and Grok, Oil. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A record number of viewers tuned in, but did they spend? We will analyze the "Dorito Index" and what the Super Bowl ad lineup—dominated by Tech and Pharma—tells us about the health of the consumer. Today's Stocks & Topics: Centene Corporation (CNC), Market Wrap, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Stock Valuation, The "Super Bowl" Consumer Hangover, Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH), MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM), VICI Properties Inc. (VICI), iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF (EWJV), Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR), Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF (FLMX), The Inflation Report, A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS), Vistra Corp. (VST), Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG), Hiring in the U.S. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2026 is a Midterm Election year. We will look at the historical "Year 2" presidential cycle and examine why volatility often spikes in Q2 before a massive rally in Q4. Today's Stocks & Topics: UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), Market Wrap, Bitcoin, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Revolve Group, Inc. (RVLV), InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC), The "Grid" Bottleneck: AI vs. Utilities, Vanguard Energy Fund (VGENX), Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (VDE), State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), Semiconductor Space, "Pick and Shovel" Strategy, abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI), Amcor plc (AMCR). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Tech earnings calls have highlighted a new risk: There isn't enough electricity to power the new data centers. We will analyze the "Utility Supercycle" as power companies raise rates to build new capacity. Today's Stocks & Topics: State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI), Market Wrap, Preferred Stocks, Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM), The "Grid" Bottleneck: AI vs. Utilities, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Silver Tiger Metals Inc. (SLVTF), Discovery Silver Corp. (DSVSF), Visteon Corporation (VC), AECOM (ACM), Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK), KPMG and AI Cost Savings. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
As W-2s arrive, we will discuss how the 2026 tax filing season could act as a hidden stimulus for the economy—and the specific deductions you need to capture this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF (DIV), Market Wrap, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), Proprietary Trading, Tax Season: The "Refund" Stimulus, Transferring Money from 401k to I-R-A, The Dollar, Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL), Precious Metals, Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS), Productivity. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Earnings week revealed a massive divergence: Meta stock popped while Microsoft dropped. We will explain why Wall Street loves Zuckerberg's efficiency but hates Microsoft's massive AI spending bill. Today's Stocks & Topics: Service Titan, Inc. (TTAN), Market Wrap, Bloom Energy Corporation (BE), Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), Aflac Incorporated (AFL), The "Capex" War: Meta vs. Microsoft, UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI), Toast, Inc. (TOST), The Sell America Trade, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Vizsla Silver Corp. (VZLA). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
As the Patriots will face the Seahawks this Sunday, we will have a little fun with the famous "Super Bowl Indicator" and analyze the record-breaking $8 million cost for a 30-second ad spot. Today's Stocks & Topics: Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (LECO), Market Wrap, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), Etsy, Inc. (ETSY), The Super Bowl Indicator, ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), High Yield Savings Account vs. Money Market Fund, Copart, Inc. (CPRT), US Manufacturing and Tariffs, Adobe Inc. (ADBE), Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE), ResMed Inc. (RMD). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
New data shows health and property insurance premiums are skyrocketing by 26%. We will analyze this "shadow inflation" and how to adjust your budget and portfolio for rising protection costs. Today's Stocks & Topics: Woodward, Inc. (WWD), Market Wrap, A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS), When to Hit the Panic Button, Barrick Mining Corporation (B), iShares Silver Trust (SLV), The "Insurance" Inflation Spike, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Chubb Limited (CB), Fixed Index Annuities, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), The Housing Market. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
While the US is looking to cut, the Bank of Japan is hiking rates for the first time in decades. We will discuss how a rising Yen could trigger a massive "reverse carry trade" and crash US tech stocks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL), iShares Silver Trust (SLV), Medline Inc. (MDLN), Market Wrap, Japan's "Rate Shock": The Carry Trade Unwinds, KPP Newsletter, Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX), Jerome Powell Replacement, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2X Shares (DUST), Silver Market, US Producer Prices. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Federal Reserve concluded its two-day meeting today (Jan 28). We willanalyze the decision, the updated "Dot Plot," and whether Chair Powell is finally ready to declare victory on inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: KeyCorp (KEY), Market Wrap, Toast, Inc. (TOST), Limited Partnership, IREN Limited (IREN), “The Fed's January Decision”, Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (OTF), Bond Options, ONEOK, Inc. (OKE), Taxes, Silver Tiger Metals Inc. (SLVTF), Discovery Silver Corp. (DSVSF). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bankruptcies are ticking up among companies that can only survive on near-zero interest rates. We will discuss how to spot a "Zombie" on a balance sheet before that company collapses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Revolution Medicines, Inc. (RVMD), Market Wrap, Gold Companies Consolidation, Portfolio Review, Unum Group (UNM), The "Zombie Company" Purge, Mercado Libre, Inc. (MELI), ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW), I-R-As, European Investors, Investing Strategy, The Software Industry. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Despite stabilizing, home ownership rates for younger demographics have hit new lows. We will analyze the rise of "Build-to-Rent" communities and the long-term economic shift away from ownership. Today's Stocks & Topics: Target Corporation (TGT), Portfolio Management, Market Wrap, Selling losses vs Taxes, The "Forever Renter" Economy, Financial Advice for a 15-Year-Old, AAON, Inc. (AAON), SentinelOne, Inc. (S), Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK), the Dollar's Decline, TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX), ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL), The US Investments. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Gold is getting the headline attention, but silver is quietly surging due to industrial demand from solar panels and electronics. We will break down the supply crunch facing the "devil's metal" in 2026. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Mosaic Company (MOS), Market Wrap, Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN), “The "Silver" Industrial Boom”, SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM), iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM), Abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL), Graco Inc. (GGG), Debt, Brunswick Corporation (BC), Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Gold. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
As the major tech conglomerates report earnings next week, the market will be looking past revenue growth to focus on margins. We will discuss whether the massive AI capital expenditures of 2025 are finally generating cash flow. Today's Stocks & Topics: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, Advice for a New Graduate, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY), State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), F5, Inc. (FFIV), “Big Tech Earnings: The "Profitability" Test”, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Capital One Financial Corporation (COF), The U.S. Economy. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
With office vacancies stabilizing at record highs, developers are converting empty towers into residential units. We will discuss the economics of "adaptive reuse" and the impact on the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector. Today's Stocks & Topics: McKesson Corporation (MCK), Commvault Systems, Inc. (CVLT), SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBY), SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBF), Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), “The Office-to-Apartment Transformation”, Constellation Software Inc. (CNSWF), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ), Silver and Gold. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
As interest rates stay high, defaults are starting to appear in the opaque world of "Private Credit." We will discuss the risks hiding in non-traded funds and business development companies (BDCs). Today's Stocks & Topics: IRADIMED CORPORATION (IRMD), Market Wrap, A-I Data Centers, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), “The "Private Credit" Crack”, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), 7% Sell Rule, Small and Mid-Caps, Oracle Corporation (ORCL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), CEOs and A-I. 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Copper prices just hit a 2-year high due to supply shortages and AI data center demand. We will analyze why "Dr. Copper" is signaling global growth despite the recession fears. Today's Stocks & Topics: American Tower Corporation (AMT), Market Wrap, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), BHP Group Limited (BHP), CBRE Group, Inc. (CBRE), “Copper: The "New Oil" Breakout”, Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Strathcona Resources Ltd. (SCR.TO), The Allstate Corporation (ALL), Artificial Intelligence (AI). 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! Fill out your bracket below: https://kppfinancial.com/investtalk-madness Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands