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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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The bond market is repricing rapidly, with the 30-year Treasury yield topping 5.5% as investors abandon hopes of near-term rate cuts. This shift to a 'higher for longer' regime has massive implications for stocks, real estate, and retirement portfolios. Today's Stocks & Topics: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Market Wrap, Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF (FLBR), Wall Street Analysts, Fidelity Real Estate Income Fund (FRIFX), Bond Market Flips to 'Higher for Longer' — What That Means for Every Asset Class, iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV), iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF (ICSH), Stock Market vs. Owning Rental Properties, Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT), Honeywell International Inc. (HON). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A new SoFi survey reveals that nearly three-quarters of Americans say they'd slow their financial progress to enjoy life today — a trend called 'lifemaxxing' that is reshaping how people think about saving and spending. We look at the real long-term cost of this mindset and what a balanced approach to enjoying today while building wealth actually looks like. Today's Stocks & Topics: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM), Market Wrap, Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK), Thematic ETFs Are Back, RLI Corp. (RLI), The Lifemaxxing Trap: Why 72% of Americans Are Risking Their Financial Future, Fixed Annuities, Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO), Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ), Investor Protections. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Meta's new Muse AI model is being compared to ChatGPT's breakthrough moment, potentially reshuffling the competitive landscape in generative AI and putting pressure on rivals across the industry. We examine what this means for the AI investment theme broadly — from cloud infrastructure demand to the valuations of AI-adjacent plays. Today's Stocks & Topics: Synchrony Financial (SYF), Market Wrap, Vizsla Silver Corp. (VZLA), The Housing Market, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Meta's AI Moment: What a Potential ChatGPT Rival Means for the Broader AI Race, TechnipFMC plc (FTI), Sources to Find Out Who's in the Field, TechnipFMC plc (FTI), ER Shares Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR), DexCom, Inc. (DXCM), Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ETON), The Market's "Danger Zone". Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
IonQ shares rallied sharply after the company announced a major quantum computing breakthrough, reigniting investor excitement around a technology that has long been described as transformational but perpetually years away. We cut through the hype to ask whether quantum computing is finally an investable theme or still a speculative frontier. Today's Stocks & Topics: McKesson Corporation (MCK), Market Wrap, Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD), Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA), Treasury Yields, Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Is Quantum Computing a Real Investment or Just Hype?, Realty Income Corporation (O), Portfolio Diversification. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Margin debt climbed roughly $37 billion in August to $1.45 trillion, the second-highest reading on record, and borrowing has now grown 140% since the end of 2022 while the S&P 500 gained 98%. We will break down what leverage at roughly 4.5% of GDP actually tells investors about market risk, and why this widely cited indicator is far better at describing the present than predicting the next selloff. Also in this podcast: MCD - McDonald's Corp, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc, URBN - Urban Outfitters Inc, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp, NUE - Nucor Corp; also a YouTube comments section question about AGX and TEX; plus Justin's MARKET WRAP UP, and his topic talking points: "China is buying gold" and “Should you chase bond yields?”. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The obesity drug market is shifting from scarcity to fierce competition, as new pills, direct-to-consumer pricing and looming patent expirations upend what was once a two-player race. With one in five U.S. households now including a GLP-1 user, we will break down what the next phase means for healthcare investors and for the food, apparel and employer health costs these drugs are already reshaping. Also in this podcast: EME - Emcor group Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, GLW - Corning Inc., CROX - Crocs Inc., LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., BAH - Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp; also, a question about XRP, plus Luke's MARKET WRAP UP, and his topic talking points: "Freight Costs" and “Household financial Health”. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Anthropic's bombshell disclosure that its Claude AI was used for weapons research, spying, and cyberattacks sent AI-related stocks tumbling this week, raising fresh questions about the sector's regulatory future. We will dig into whether this is a buying opportunity in a dip or a signal that AI's risk premium is finally being priced in. Also in this podcast: MRNA - Moderna Inc., PEP - PepsiCo Inc., MGA - Magna International Inc, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CLS- Celestica Inc., SCHX - Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF; also, Luke's MARKET WRAP UP, and his topic talking points: "Institutional Investor Rotation" and “Wages and Inflation”. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Treasury yields are surging as oil-driven inflation pressure collides with growing expectations that central banks could resume hiking rates, leaving bond investors caught in a painful squeeze. We will discuss how to think about duration, credit quality, and fixed income allocation when the macro backdrop is this volatile. Also in this podcast: NTRA - Natera Inc, MSTY - YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF, DAL - Delta Air Lines Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson; also, a listener question on 'buffered ETFs'; plus Justin's MARKET WRAP UP, and his topic talking points: “Inflation” and “Index Risks”; and Justin reviewed treasury rates, metal prices, and oil and gas prices. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Brent crude has surged past $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict disrupts tanker routes and shuts down Saudi pipelines, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. We break down what's driving the spike and whether investors should be repositioning their energy exposure right now. Today's Stocks & Topics: NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), Market Wrap, The Wealth Effects, The AES Corporation (AES), Should I Buy Energy Stocks Now? What $100 Oil Really Means for Your Portfolio, Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB), Investing in ETFs or Stocks, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), Lincoln National Corporation (LNC), The Fed Rate Increase. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Artificial intelligence data centers are quietly transforming rural land markets across the country, driving up property values and sparking intense community backlash. For real estate investors and anyone tracking the AI infrastructure buildout, this intersection of technology and physical assets represents a fundamental shift in where value is being created. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM), Market Wrap, Coupang, Inc. (CPNG), OpenAI Raising Capital, Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (VCTR), AI Data Centers Are Eating the Land Market: Real Estate's Next Big Disruption, Retirement, Genelux Corporation (GNLX), Oil Refinery Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The world's biggest money managers are quietly rebuilding their gold positions, a move that signals rising concern about geopolitical instability, inflation persistence, and currency risk. When institutional players rotate into gold, retail investors need to understand the forces driving that shift and what it means for their own allocations. Today's Stocks & Topics: Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), Market Wrap, Lennar Corporation (LEN), The U.S. Economy, Gold's Big Comeback: Why the World's Largest Money Managers Are Loading Up Again, Zscaler, Inc. (ZS), Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (SPHQ), Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC), Bank Consolidation. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Chinese rare earth firms are halting some US shipments amid escalating geopolitical tensions, raising the stakes in what has become one of the most consequential supply chain battles of our era. Rare earth elements underpin everything from electric vehicles to defense systems, and a sustained cutoff would reverberate across multiple sectors of the economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT), Market Wrap, Interest Rates, Lam Research Corporation (LRCX), China's Rare Earth Export Halt: When Supply Chain Leverage Becomes a Market Weapon, HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO), Investing in Land and Timber, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW), The Progressive Corporation (PGR), Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO), Fed Meeting. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization just reported that world food prices have hit their highest levels since 2022 as supply risks mount from conflict, climate disruption, and shipping bottlenecks. Food inflation is a tax on every consumer and a critical input for the broader inflation picture that the Fed is watching closely. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Market Wrap, YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY), World Food Prices Hit Four-Year Highs: Is Food Inflation Already Baked into the Next CPI Report?, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), Long Term Shares, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF (SGRT), Vistra Corp. (VST), BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT), Interest Rates. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.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 and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.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: Treasury Bill, When to Sell, I-R-A Rollover, Retirement Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, How A Senior Should Invest, Oil Stocks, Private Equity vs. Private Credit, Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Railroad Stocks, SEC Rule Change. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Diesel prices just hit an all-time high as conflicts in Ukraine and Iran knock critical refineries offline, and that pain ripples far beyond the gas station. From trucking costs to grocery store shelves, diesel is the hidden inflation driver that could complicate the Federal Reserve's next move. Today's Stocks & Topics: PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), Market Wrap, iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI), Small Business Optimism Index, Watchlist, Diesel Prices Hit a Record: The Inflation Wildcard Wall Street Is Underestimating, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), Investment Fraud. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.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: Forex Trading, Gold, 401k Allocation, Positions Sizing, Good ETFs to Invest In, Short Selling vs Put Options, Investing in Industrials, 403B, Saving to Buy a House, Physical Gold or Gold Stocks, Stop Orders, Inflation and Your Portfolio, Big Tech Earnings, Investment Loss, Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), Sectors to Invest In, ETFs Analysis. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A new survey found that 52% of Gen Z investors have redirected money earmarked for investing into sports bets, a startling figure that reveals a generational shift in how young people think about risk and wealth building. This trend has serious long-term implications for retirement readiness and financial markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Market Wrap, 529 Plan, U.S. Apartment Rents, H&R Block, Inc. (HRB), Gen Z Sports Betting vs. Investing: A Ticking Time Bomb for Retirement Savings, State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh rocked markets at Jackson Hole by declaring that inflation is not slowing and reaffirming a commitment to hitting the 2% target. With Gulf stock markets already falling on rising rate-hike bets, investors need to understand what a more hawkish Fed means for stocks, bonds, and their wallets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited (PLGO), Market Wrap, Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), Tariffs, Alternative to Money Market Accounts, Fed Rate Hike September 2026: Is Warsh's Inflation Warning a Game-Changer?, HDFC Bank Limited (HDB), Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation (PRCT), Corn Contracts and Food Inflation. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
India just hit a record $729 billion in foreign exchange reserves, a number that sounds impressive — but new analysis shows Modi's developed-nation ambitions are straining against persistent growth gaps. With Indian bank stocks showing wild pricing anomalies under a new auction system, the world's most hyped emerging market deserves a reality check. Today's Stocks & Topics: Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Market Wrap, YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF), Payroll Report, GE Vernova Inc. (GEV), Is the India Stock Market a Smart Bet in 2026? Record Forex Reserves vs. the Growth Gap, Investing Through KPP Financial, First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index (GRID), iShares Gold Trust (IAU), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC), Equity Risk Premium (ERP). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This week's earnings season delivered a clear message — the AI infrastructure buildout is not a zero-sum game, and the capital being deployed is staggering. But with Meta already planning AI-driven layoffs and SoftBank seeking another $10 billion loan just for OpenAI exposure, investors need to think hard about where the real returns will flow. Today's Stocks & Topics: SLB N.V. (SLB), Market Wrap, HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO), Congress and Health Insurance, STAG Industrial, Inc. (STAG), How to Invest in AI Infrastructure: Who Really Wins When Big Tech Goes All-In, Risk of Losing Money if ETFs Fails, A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS), McDonald's Corporation (MCD), Japanese Government Bond Yield increased. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code claud.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Alibaba raised $10 billion in a share sale this week specifically to fund AI expansion, then immediately launched its Wan3.0 AI video model — a signal that Chinese tech giants are moving fast and spending big to compete with US rivals. We examine what this capital deployment means for the global AI arms race, competitive dynamics, and whether US investors should be paying closer attention to Chinese AI. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Market Wrap, The Utility Sector, Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF (BOTT), Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (BOTZ), ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (ROBO), MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (MSM), Alibaba's $10 Billion AI Bet: What China's Tech Giants Signal About the Global AI Race, Good ETFs to Invest In, Genpact Limited (G), Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK), August Gas Price Milestone. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trump's decision to hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% after trade talks collapsed marks one of the most aggressive moves yet in the ongoing US-Canada trade war. We explain how this reshapes auto supply chains, raises car prices for American consumers, and what the broader tariff escalation signals for North American economic integration. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Hershey Company (HSY), Market Wrap, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS), Memory Squeeze, Gold, Trade War 2.0: Canada Auto Tariffs Hit 50% and What It Means for Your Wallet, Target Corporation (TGT), Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, KPP Newsletter, Long Term Care in Retirement. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The US dollar is hovering near multi-month lows as debt concerns and geopolitical risk unnerve investors, and that weakness has ripple effects across everything from import prices to emerging market assets. We break down why the dollar is under pressure, who wins and who loses, and what a sustained dollar slide would mean for the American investor. Today's Stocks & Topics: Danaher Corporation (DHR), Market Wrap, NICE Ltd. (NICE), Electricity Prices, Devon Energy Corporation (DVN), Why Is the Dollar Weakening? What Multi-Month Lows Mean for Your Purchasing Power, Saving to Buy a House, Buzzi S.p.A. (BIT:BZU), Grab Holdings Limited (GRAB), Rare Earth Metals. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Germany's Ifo Institute reported this week that its aging population is pushing social spending to record highs, a fiscal dynamic that closely mirrors the pressures the US Social Security and Medicare systems are heading toward. We examine what demographic-driven fiscal stress looks like, how it affects bond markets and currency strength, and what lessons American investors can draw. Today's Stocks & Topics: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), Market Wrap, Sibanye Stillwater Limited (SBSW), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW), Single Stock ETFs, Barrick Mining Corporation (B), Germany's Aging Population and Record Social Spending: A Preview of America's Fiscal Future?, State Street SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS), Sectors to Invest In, LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. (LMAT), The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), GE Vernova Inc. (GEV), Bad Investments. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Ray Dalio warned this week that Treasury Secretary Bessent's market intervention signals a debt crisis is getting closer — and he's recommending gold and bitcoin as hedges. We dig into what the bond market is telling us about US fiscal sustainability and whether Dalio's alarm bells should change how everyday investors position themselves. Today's Stocks & Topics: Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Market Wrap, TTM Technologies, Inc. (TTMI), Oil Markets, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW), Ray Dalio's Debt Crisis Warning: Is the US Heading for a Fiscal Breaking Point?, Energizer Holdings, Inc. (ENR), Digital Core REIT (SGX:DCRU), T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW), Saving to Buy a House. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Senate has delayed work on the Clarity Act while regulators continue building a broader framework for digital assets, with the White House preparing a meeting of crypto executives, the SEC, and the CFTC. We will walk through what a regulatory framework would actually change for ordinary investors, and how to evaluate this space without treating it as a portfolio cornerstone. Today's Stocks & Topics: Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Market Wrap, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL), Private Credit, Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY), Regulation catches up to digital assets, Rubrik, Inc. (RBRK), EnerSys (ENS), Investment Loss, AAON, Inc. (AAON), US Packaged Food Companies. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Kansas City Fed set this year's Jackson Hole theme as financial innovation and its implications for payments and policy, arriving alongside a stablecoin float above $307 billion. We will break down what tokenized money and instant payments actually change about the plumbing of the financial system, and what investors should and should not read into it. Today's Stocks & Topics: VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), Market Wrap, Sandisk Corporation (SNDK), How to Identify Winning Stocks?, Nucor Corporation (NUE), Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD), Financial innovation is now a Fed problem, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA), Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (VEU), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Sonos, Inc. (SONO), IMAX Corporation (IMAX), State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), Taxable Account. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The dollar has fallen to a two-month low against the euro, near 1.1590. On tomorrow's InvestTalk, we explain why currency moves quietly drive a large share of international fund returns, and whether hedged or unhedged exposure makes more sense from here. Today's Stocks & Topics: VBWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT), Market Wrap, Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), Money Market Funds, First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG), The dollar's slide and what it does to your foreign holdings, Nucor Corporation (NUE), Zoetis Inc. (ZTS), T. Rowe Price International Value Equity Fund (TRIGX), iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS), SEC’s Plan to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Russell 2000 set a fresh record to close out last week even as large caps struggled. On tomorrow's InvestTalk, we look at what leadership rotation historically signals, and how investors should think about size exposure without chasing a two-week move. Today's Stocks & Topics: Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares (VMVAX), Market Wrap, Rollins, Inc. (ROL), Household Debt, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), Small caps woke up: is the rally finally broadening?, Physical Gold or Gold Stocks, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Housing Insurance. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The federal government will spend about a trillion dollars on interest this year, roughly what it spends on national defense, and every rate increase makes that number larger. We will explain why the government’s own borrowing costs now shape monetary policy, what that means for long-dated bonds, and why central banks around the world are buying gold at the fastest pace in years. Today's Stocks & Topics: Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO), Market Wrap, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), Car Makers and Motor Oil, The Trillion-dollar Interest Bill Nobody Votes On, Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE), Short Selling vs Put Options, Chevron Corporation (CVX), Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In the same week that vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dwindled and a new Iran bill threatens to bar 'hostile' ships, Turkish officials confirmed Black Sea passage continues while Houthi attacks escalate in the Red Sea region. We map out how simultaneous threats to multiple critical waterways create compounding risks for global trade, inflation, and investor portfolios. Today's Stocks & Topics: Positions Sizing, Market Wrap, Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR), Private Investments, Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT), Global Shipping Under Siege: How Hormuz, the Black Sea, and Red Sea Threats Hit Your Investments, Equity and Retirement, Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM), Big Tech Earnings, ONEOK, Inc. (OKE), AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB), Interest Rates. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report sent the dollar sliding and pushed back market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. We explore what softer labor data means for the rate outlook, bond markets, and where investors should be positioned. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Glimpse Group, Inc. (GGRP), Market Wrap, FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL), Veralto Corporation (VLTO), Market Rotation, V.F. Corporation (VFC), Soft Jobs Report and the Dollar's New Direction: What It Means for Investors, KPP Newsletter, Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT), Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), How Much Money Do You Need To Be Happy? Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A new report shows homes are selling below asking price in 38 of the 50 biggest U.S. cities, a signal that the long-dominant seller's market may be finally turning. We examine what this shift means for real estate as an asset class, homebuilder stocks, and mortgage-sensitive portfolios. Today's Stocks & Topics: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), Market Wrap, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO), U.S. Housing Market Cracks: Homes Selling Below Asking Price in 38 Major Cities, Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE), Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Dillard's, Inc. (DDS), Margin Debt. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The S&P 500 is approaching another record high after a few weeks, powered in part by record-breaking options activity and a recovery from July's brief selloff. We will dig into whether the fundamental and technical picture supports this rally or if investors are getting ahead of themselves. Today's Stocks & Topics: GSK plc (GSK), Market Wrap, Stop Orders, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI), “Refine, Baby, Refine”, iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (RING), S&P 500 Near Record Highs: Is the Stock Market Rally Sustainable in 2026?, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX), WisdomTree US Value Fund of Benef Interest (WTV), Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares (VDADX). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Software stocks are swinging wildly amid growing debate over whether AI is cannibalizing traditional SaaS business models—a phenomenon some are calling the 'SaaSpocalypse.' We explore the structural risks to software sector valuations and what a shifting tech landscape means for investors with heavy tech exposure. Today's Stocks & Topics: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR), Market Wrap, Barrick Mining Corporation (B), Heidelberg Materials AG (ETR:HEI), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), The SaaSpocalypse Debate: Are AI Stocks Disrupting SaaS in 2026?, General Motors Company (GM), Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV), European Stocks, Appian Corporation (APPN), The Yen and Bond Markets. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The explosive growth of data centers is creating a surprising surge in demand for workforce housing near construction and operation sites. This under-the-radar connection between AI infrastructure and real estate markets opens up investment angles most people haven't considered. Today's Stocks & Topics: Medtronic plc (MDT), Market Wrap, UWM Holdings Corporation (UWMC), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), How to Read the Charts, Target Corporation (TGT), Data Centers, Housing, and the Hidden Real Estate Play in the AI Boom, Retirement Account, DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (DV), Gold, Roblox Corporation (RBLX), Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Credit Markets. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
More Americans are exiting the workforce entirely rather than searching for new jobs, with many citing a job market that has simply worn them down. This shift in labor force participation has deep implications for wage growth, inflation, consumer spending, and the Fed's next move. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY), Market Wrap, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS), The Progressive Corporation (PGR), Workers Are Dropping Out: What Falling Labor Force Participation Signals for the Economy, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Market Topics, Realty Income, Space X Investors. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The AI Arms Race: Is the US Lead Over China Already Gone? A provocative new op-ed argues the United States has all but lost its AI advantage over China, just as hyperscalers are posting massive earnings from AI infrastructure spending. We examine what this competitive shift means for technology investors and long-term US economic leadership. Today's Stocks & Topics: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR), Market Wrap, AppLovin Corporation (APP), The Yen, Company's Debt, The AI Arms Race: Is the US Lead Over China Already Gone?, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Markets whipsawed this week as Trump called off strikes, Iran denied talks, and stocks surged then pulled back on every new headline. Learning to separate signal from noise when geopolitical events drive extreme short-term volatility is one of the most valuable skills a long-term investor can develop. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Market Wrap, Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA), Airlines, Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE), Iran Peace Signals and Market Volatility: How to Invest When Headlines Move Markets, Taking Profits, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Artificial intelligence (AI) Use. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
New York just sued prediction market platform Kalshi, calling it an illegal gambling operation — even as sophisticated traders pour into these markets using AI bots and advanced data strategies. We examine what prediction markets tell us about information pricing and whether they belong in an investor's toolkit. Today's Stocks & Topics: Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD), Market Wrap, Matador Resources Company (MTDR), Global Financial System, Newmont Corporation (NEM), Are Prediction Markets Legal? The Kalshi Lawsuit and What It Means for Investors, Roth I-R-A, Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD), Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP), abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Longer Dated Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCD), Data Centers. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The explosive growth of GLP-1 obesity drugs is creating a massive cold storage logistics boom, with FedEx, UPS, and DHL racing to build out healthcare supply chain capacity in a market they can't afford to miss. We explore the second and third-order investment opportunities that most investors are overlooking in the GLP-1 revolution. Today's Stocks & Topics: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Marke Wrap, Liberty ETFs, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Dividend Reinvestment, Taxes, The GLP-1 Ripple Effect: How Obesity Drugs Are Reshaping Logistics, Healthcare, and Supply Chains, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bloomberg reports that Trump's tariffs are likely to stick around despite their unpopularity, signaling that businesses and investors need to treat elevated trade barriers as a structural feature of the economy — not a temporary headwind. We examine the long-term investment implications of a world where tariffs are the new normal. Today's Stocks & Topics: Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS), Market Wrap, Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX), Leopold Aschenbrenner, Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Tariffs Are Here to Stay: How Permanent Trade Barriers Are Reshaping Long-Term Investing, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Return of Equity vs. Return of Assets, Fox Corporation (FOXA), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), The U.S. Treasury. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
AI-themed ETFs are surging in number even as the sector faces a rough quarter, with companies like Anthropic rolling out cheaper models and AI capital expenditures dominating earnings calls — yet returns remain elusive for many investors. We ask the critical question every listener wants answered: when does the AI infrastructure spending boom actually translate into profits? Today's Stocks & Topics: Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH), Market Wrap, Bond Concentration Risk, State Street Corporation (STT), AI's Spending Problem: When Does the Massive Cash Burn Start Paying Off?, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI), Fibonacci Extensions, Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI). Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The US dollar has been whipsawing — pulling back as the US-Iran attacks paused, while simultaneously hitting 40-year highs against the yen — creating a confusing picture for currency and international investors. We explore what these dollar dynamics mean for your international holdings and the broader economic outlook. Today's Stocks & Topics: Brookfield Corporation (BN), Market Wrap, Share Dilution, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Is the US Dollar Losing Its Edge? The Dollar Outlook in the Age of Oil Shocks and Geopolitical Risk, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP), EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME), Hedge Funds Demand. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The 10-year Treasury yield is hovering near January 2025 highs as oil-driven inflation fears collide with an uncertain Fed path, creating serious turbulence in bond markets. We break down what these yield levels mean for bond investors, mortgage borrowers, and anyone trying to build a balanced portfolio right now. Today's Stocks & Topics: ING Groep N.V. (ING), Market Wrap, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM), Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS), Commercial Real Estate Lending, Autoliv, Inc. (ALV), Bond Market Outlook 2026: What Treasury Yields Near Multi-Year Highs Mean for Your Portfolio, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD), Corning Incorporated (GLW), Energy Transfer LP (ET), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Big Tech Credit Risks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
U.S. gas prices have crossed the $4-per-gallon mark again as the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to rattle energy markets. With the Strait of Hormuz under threat and tanker traffic dropping, investors need to understand how this ripple effect reaches their wallets. Today's Stocks & Topics: T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF (TCAF), Market Wrap, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), B2Gold Corp. (BTG), The Industrial Boom, Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), Gas Prices Going Up in 2026: What the $4 Pump Means for Your Portfolio, American Express Company (AXP), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT), Quant Investing, Banks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
With oil prices spiking and gas crossing $4 again due to Middle East conflict, the Federal Reserve faces a nightmare scenario where energy-driven inflation could force rate hikes even as the economy shows signs of slowing. This tension between fighting war inflation and supporting growth is the single biggest macro question for investors right now. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Market Wrap, Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR), Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE), Solventum Corporation (SOLV), The Fed's Impossible Position: War Inflation vs. Rate Cuts, Interest Options, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Dover Corporation (DOV), LiveWire Group, Inc. (LVWR), The Oil Markets. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * 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 has been gaining ground as investors flee to safety amid escalating Middle East tensions, even as the pound and other currencies give back recent gains. But a stronger dollar has its own set of consequences for multinationals, emerging markets, and commodity prices. Today's Stocks & Topics: Trump Account vs. 529 Account, Market Wrap, abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF (GLTR), K Shaped Economy, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Dollar vs. Emerging Market Currencies: Is the Safe-Haven Rally a Trap?, Blue-Chip Stocks, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Private Label Brands, Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (VDE), Chubb Limited (CB). Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Even as semiconductor stocks sell off and geopolitical headlines dominate, there are pockets of the market quietly delivering solid returns — and most retail investors are completely ignoring them. This week we explore the sectors and themes that are working when tech isn't, and how to find opportunity in the chaos. Today's Stocks & Topics: Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN), Market Wrap, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB), 401k Allocations, DraftKings Inc. (DKNG), Stocks Beyond Tech: Where Is the Market Actually Working Right Now?, VICI Properties Inc. (VICI), Agree Realty Corporation (ADC), Best Stock Screeners, UGI Corporation (UGI), Avantis U.S. Equity ETF (AVUS), Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF (VTHR), The Dollar. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
With a major earnings season kicking off for the mega-cap tech names, an obscure volatility measure is pointing to a potential breakout — but the bar is sky-high and geopolitical headwinds are creating an unusually uncertain backdrop. How these earnings come in will likely determine whether the broader market can hold its current levels or breaks down. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Western Union Company (WU), Market Wrap, Danaher Corporation (DHR), Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian, NIKE Inc. (NKE), Can the Magnificent Seven Earnings Hold the Market Up?, Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Cameco Corporation (CCJ)¸ Target Corporation (TGT), U.S. Oil. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
India is facing a double hit from the Iran conflict — oil import costs are surging while its rupee weakens, squeezing corporate margins and complicating the country's ambitious trade negotiations with the United States. We look at how the world's most populous country is navigating this energy crisis and what it means for emerging market investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Bancorp (USB), Market Wrap, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) Report, Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), India's US Trade Deal in 2026: Can It Survive the Iran Oil Shock?, RTX Corporation (RTX), T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW), Perpetual Futures. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Contrary to the traditional flight-to-safety playbook, bond yields are rising alongside oil prices as war-driven inflation fears overwhelm demand for U.S. Treasuries as a haven asset. We examine why this unusual bond market behavior matters for every investor who holds fixed income, and what it signals about the durability of the post-pandemic rate environment. Today's Stocks & Topics: ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM), Market Wrap, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), High Deficit on Bond Markets, Financial Planning, War Bonds vs. War Stocks: How Treasuries Are Really Responding to the Iran Conflict, KPP Newsletter, Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Newmont Corporation (NEM), Edison International (EIX), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), FCC Trying To Change Quarterly Earnings Rules. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Even as the Strait of Hormuz closed and oil surged, chip stocks and the Nasdaq bounced back sharply as investors bet that AI-driven earnings growth outweighs any geopolitical headwinds. We explore the dangerous psychology of a market that keeps shrugging off war headlines — and whether that confidence is justified. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF), Market Wrap, iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF (POWR), Tema Electrification ETF (VOLT), Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF (AIPO), Oil Traders Warning, Reddit, Inc. (RDDT), Is the AI Rally Ignoring a Real Geopolitical Threat to Tech Stocks?, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), Financial Sector, The Housing Market. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
New data shows retail traders are piling into speculative assets and individual momentum plays while largely ignoring broad index exposure in the S&P 500 — a behavioral pattern that historically signals late-cycle risk-taking. We explore the psychology behind this trend and why chasing shiny objects almost always ends badly for individual investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), Market Wrap, Brussels and European Banks, Coherent Corp. (COHR), Retail Investors Chase Shiny Objects While Ignoring the S&P 500, iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB), Lennox International Inc. (LII), Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB), Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR), Small Caps. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oil prices are surging, the Fed is flagging war-driven inflation risks, and consumers are already feeling pain at the pump — raising fears that a second inflation wave could undo the progress made over the past two years. We walk through whether the current macro setup is truly comparable to 2022 and what investors should do differently this time. Today's Stocks & Topics: Covered Calls, Market Wrap, The Auto Industry, S&P Global Inc. (SPGI), Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET), RELX PLC (RELX), How to Protect Your Portfolio from Inflation's Second Wave, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Altria Group, Inc. (MO), Philip Morris International Inc. (PM), Industrial Supply Change. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Follow these seven steps to keep your financial goals on track in the second half of 2026. Today's Stocks & Topics: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), SK hynix Inc. (SKHY), Market Wrap, These Simple Portfolio Checks Could Save You from Costly Mistakes, Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH), Moving Averages, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Japanese Yen. Our Sponsors: * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Record heat waves and overcrowded peak seasons are driving a surprising offseason travel boom, with airlines, hotels, and travel platforms seeing demand patterns that are rewriting the traditional tourism calendar. For investors, this behavioral shift in consumer spending is a window into the resilience — or fragility — of the American consumer in a high-cost environment. Today's Stocks & Topics: AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), TTM Technologies, Inc. (TTMI), HSBC Pulling out from Private Credit, 401k, Travel Stocks 2026: What the Offseason Boom Tells Us About the Consumer Economy, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Tenaris S.A. (TS), B2Gold Corp. (BTG), Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA), Graco Inc. (GGG), Top Heavy Economy. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
As the AI trade gets choppier and investors look for alternatives to mega-cap tech concentration, India is emerging as a serious destination for capital seeking growth without the AI boom-bust risk. But before you pivot your portfolio eastward, you need to understand the real risks and opportunities in the world's most populous economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Rambus Inc. (RMBS), Market Wrap, Fox's Acquisition of ROKU, The Labor Market, Stock Split, Is India the Best Emerging Market to Invest in for 2026?, Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Franklin FTSE India ETF (FLIN), ONEOK, Inc. (OKE), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Tobacco Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Electronic warfare, drones, and advanced defense technology are forcing Wall Street to completely rethink how defense companies are valued — moving them closer to tech multiples than old-school defense contractor models. With NATO spending commitments rising and geopolitical risk still elevated, the defense tech theme may be one of the most compelling macro investment stories of 2026. Today's Stocks & Topics: Day Trading, Market Wrap, Constellation Software Inc. (CNSWF), Karooooo Ltd. (KARO), Dividend Stocks, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), Defense Tech Stocks in 2026: Is This the New Growth Sector Investors Have Been Waiting For?, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), Dividend Investing. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bloomberg is reporting that one of the key signals driving the AI trade is losing its reliability — and that raises a critical question for investors who've built positions around AI infrastructure, chips, and related names. When the narrative cracks, understanding what's driving valuations underneath becomes more important than ever. Today's Stocks & Topics: SAP SE (SAP), Market Wrap, Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI), AI Tokens, Terex Corporation (TEX), What Happens When the AI Bubble Pops? The Trade Is Losing Its North Star, Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (AIT), Adobe Inc. (ADBE), SMI 3Fourteen Full-Cycle Trend ETF (FCTE), ROTH Conversions, Hyperscalers. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mid-year is a smart time to model conversions before year-end tax planning gets rushed. A practical walkthrough of who benefits, how to size a conversion, and the bracket-management math that makes it work. Today's Stocks & Topics: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Market Wrap, ATI Inc. (ATI), Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG), AT&T Inc. (T), Capital Flows, Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares (VHT), The Roth Conversion Window, CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA), ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (XOM), MicroStrategy (MSTR). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.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: I-R-As, 401k Plan, Compound Frequency, Is It Good Time to Buy Stocks, Fidelity 401k Plan, Small Cap Stocks, Fed Rate Cuts, Relative Strength, Young Investor Looking for Advised, Silver, Start Taking Equity, Financial Terminology, Fundamental Analysis, 457 Retirement Plan. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
When the Russell 2000 is up over 20% and the S&P under 10%, "I just own the index" means very different things depending on which index. A chance to explain how market-cap weighting quietly concentrated listeners into a handful of names. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH), Market Wrap, McDonald's Corporation (MCD), Rotation Trade, Oracle Corporation (ORCL), The Index Fund Trap, Barrick Mining Corporation (B), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), ImmunityBio, Inc. (IBRX), The Power Grid. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A look back at what actually worked in the first half of 2026 versus what the consensus predicted in January. Great for humility about forecasts and a setup for second-half positioning. Today's Stocks & Topics: Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH), Market Wrap, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), The Streaming Industry, The Campbell's Company (CPB), The Half-Year Scoreboard, Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK), Xometry, Inc. (XMTR), Iron Mountain Incorporated (IRM), Indexes Performance. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A major shop just lifted its S&P 500 target to 7,800 on a "Blue Sky" scenario, implying another leg higher from here. A teaching moment on how Wall Street targets are built, why they move, and how little they should drive your decisions. Today's Stocks & Topics: MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI), Market Wrap, The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB), EQT Corporation (EQT), NAFTA Renegotiation, The Mosaic Company (MOS), JPMorgan Says 7,800: Should You Believe Price Targets?, Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT), iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ), AI Jobs Apocalypse, The Buckle, Inc. (BKE). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The SpaceX IPO may be one of the most exciting market events in years, but history shows that the most anticipated IPOs can also be the most dangerous moment for retail investors. This video does not predict whether SpaceX will rise or fall. Instead, it gives investors a clear framework for understanding access, valuation, lockups, liquidity, timing risk, and whether the opportunity actually fits their portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: Sibanye Stillwater Limited (SBSW), Market Wrap, Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Program, Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG), The Southern Company (SO), What Are the Biggest Risks of the SpaceX IPO?, ConocoPhillips (COP), Putnam Large Cap Value Fund (PEYAX), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM), First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG), S&P 500, Earnings Growth. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The dollar held steady after the Iran talks while the British pound dropped on political upheaval, the Japanese yen neared 40-year lows, and the Indian rupee snapped a winning streak — all in the same week. Currency moves of this magnitude have real implications for international investment returns, inflation, and the relative attractiveness of global markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, Inflation, CleanSpark, Inc. (CLSK), Should You Hedge Currency Risk? The Dollar, Yen, and Rupee in a Shifting Global Order, Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), NuScale Power Corporation (SMR), SkyWater Technology, Inc. (SKYT), Aeluma, Inc. (ALMU), Crystal Ball Trading Challenge. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Raising the minimum wage has been a political winner for years, but it's now running into stiff resistance as inflation concerns take center stage. For investors, the debate cuts to the heart of corporate margins, consumer spending power, and the Fed's inflation-fighting mandate. Today's Stocks & Topics: Phillips 66 (PSX), Market Wrap, SpaceX Bond Sale, Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE), Minimum Wage and Inflation: What Higher Labor Costs Really Mean for Your Portfolio, Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT), StoneX Group Inc. (SNEX), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), The Wheel Strategy, Stablecoins. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This past week delivered a rare natural experiment — major Fed communications and a historic Middle East ceasefire happened simultaneously, giving investors a live stress test of what truly moves markets. Dissecting which force had more power over stock prices, bond yields, and the dollar can sharpen every investor's macro framework going forward. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roblox Corporation (RBLX), Market Wrap, Option Markets, Fedspeak vs. Geopolitics: Which Force Actually Drives Markets More?, Toast, Inc. (TOST), The Japanese Yen, Owning Silver & Gold, Perpetual Futures. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The AI trade has dramatically outpaced the hyperscalers who are supposedly its biggest beneficiaries, even as Big Tech's stock buybacks disappear under the weight of massive AI capital expenditures. Investors are now asking whether the AI infrastructure buildout will ever translate into the returns that justify these sky-high valuations. Today's Stocks & Topics: iShares Global Utilities ETF (JXI), Market Wrap, Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), Low Cost Loans, Bitcoin, AI's Spending Paradox: Hyperscalers Left Behind as the Trade Evolves, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE), KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB), AI Center Facing Backlash in American Communities. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This market looks like 2022 in three uncomfortable ways: investors are nervous about inflation, interest rates are still driving market behavior, and expensive growth stocks are vulnerable to sharp resets. But 2026 is not a copy-and-paste repeat of 2022. The investor who understands the similarities and the differences will be less likely to panic, chase, or rebalance at the wrong time. Today's Stocks & Topics: Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA), Market Wrap, Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF (ETH), Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (ALSN), Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP), Is This 2022 All Over Again? The Market Risk Checklist for 2026 (Today), Newmont Corporation (NEM), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), Capital Flowing Into AI Is It A Warning Sign?, Zombie Unicorn Companies. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * 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: Treasury Bill, When to Sell, I-R-A Rollover, Retirement Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, How A Senior Should Invest, Oil Stocks, Private Equity vs. Private Credit, Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Railroad Stocks, SEC Rule Change. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Fox announced a $22 billion deal to acquire streaming device maker Roku this week, a blockbuster move that signals how traditional media companies are racing to control the living room hardware layer. We look at what this mega-merger reveals about the economics of streaming, the value of distribution, and what consolidation means for consumers and investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (DMB), Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK), ONEOK, Inc. (OKE), YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF), Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI), The Fox-Roku Deal: What Big Media M&A Tells Us About the Streaming Economy, Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME), AI Earnings, Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG), Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ), Bank Regulations. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bitcoin's latest price plunge is forcing investors to revisit a fundamental question: why do they actually own it? As the debate over crypto's role in a diversified portfolio heats up again, we break down the real investment thesis for digital assets and whether Bitcoin deserves a seat at the table for long-term investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS), Market Wrap, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW), Bitcoin's Identity Crisis: Is It a Store of Value or a Speculative Toy?, Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA), Sectors Affected by the Peace Agreement, Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), Inflation and Interest Rates. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Silver didn’t hit $121 because people suddenly wanted more silverware. It exploded because the market is starting to recognize silver for what it really is Today's Stocks & Topics: First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG), Market Wrap, Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU), Remitly Global, Inc. (RELY), Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), Silver Is Now a Monetary Metal. The $12, Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares (VNQ), Gold, Fundamental Analysis, 457 Retirement Plan. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
From Honeywell's CEO declaring AI will 'redefine automation' amid mounting labor shortages, to global capitalism doubling down on an AI future that alarms voters, the artificial intelligence investment story is entering a new and more complex phase. We examine whether AI's promises are translating into real economic returns and how investors should position themselves. Today's Stocks & Topics: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Markt Wrap, How A Senior Should Invest, SEC rule change, AI Automation Stocks to Watch: Are Workers and Investors Ready for What's Coming?, IonQ, Inc. (IONQ), International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. (SAMG), Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT), China. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Even as geopolitical tensions roil financial markets, wealthy consumers are defying the gloom — private jet demand is surging at events like Monaco and Cannes, and Broadway just recorded a record 1.9 billion dollar season. This divergence between financial anxiety and high-end consumer spending raises important questions about where the real economy actually stands. Today's Stocks & Topics: Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMAB), Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, CSX Corporation (CSX), The Wealth Effect Paradox: Why Rich Consumers Are Spending Big While Markets Wobble, Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, AI Build-out and Commodities, Defense Sector. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
USAA is returning nearly one billion dollars to Florida policyholders following legal reforms that have dramatically reduced frivolous claims and litigation costs in the state's notoriously troubled insurance market. This is a powerful case study in how regulatory and legal environments — not just weather — drive insurance affordability across the country. Today's Stocks & Topics: Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE), Market Wrap, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B), Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD), Florida Home Insurance Reform Is Working — And It Could Reshape the Entire Market, Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VBR), iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF (EIDO), Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (TLK), Spacex (SPCX), Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VT), The U.S. Treasury issues Treasury Bills (T-Bills). Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Friday's stronger-than-expected jobs report sent stocks tumbling and reignited fears that the Federal Reserve may be forced to raise rates rather than cut them. With gold falling sharply and bond markets repricing, investors need to understand what a potential rate hike cycle means for their portfolios. Today's Stocks & Topics: Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS), Market Wrap, Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG), Is the Fed's Next Move a Rate Hike? What a Strong Jobs Report Means for Your Portfolio, Investing in Industrials, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Markets and the War, Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG), Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
After years of AI euphoria, a growing bear case is emerging around the mega-cap tech companies pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure — with serious questions about when, or if, those returns will materialize. This week's tech selloff and tumbling AI-related stocks suggest the market may finally be demanding answers. Today's Stocks & Topics: Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM), Market Wrap, Oil Stocks, Is the AI Trade Over? The Bear Case Against Hyperscaler Spending, 401k Allocation, Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund (VEMAX), iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ), K92 Mining Inc. (KNT.TO), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares (VTI), The IPO Market. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
With markets simultaneously hitting record highs on AI optimism while facing war-driven inflation and potential rate hikes, some prominent voices are questioning whether passive index investing is still the right default strategy. We weigh the evidence on when active management or factor-based strategies may genuinely add value — and when they don't. Today's Stocks & Topics: Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR), Market Wrap, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX), PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG), Are Index Funds Enough in a Volatile Market? The Case for and Against Active Strategies, Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (TLK), Bitcoin Strategy, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), IPOs Time. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
(From NATO allies boosting budgets in response to Russia's aggression to Asia-Pacific nations rearming amid China's military buildup, defense spending is rising on virtually every continent. We examine how investors can think about the long-term defense sector tailwind without simply chasing headlines.) Today's Stocks & Topics: Lincoln National Corporation (LNC), Market Wrap, AT&T Inc. (T), The Clorox Company (CLX), Insulet Corporation (PODD), Defense Stocks 2026: How the Global Security Boom Creates Long-Term Investment Opportunities, The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (HIG), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, WESCO International, Inc. (WCC), KPP Newsletter, Fidelity Total Bond Fund (FTBFX), Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BSV), Lithium. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A new survey finds that net worth — not income — is the dominant driver of financial anxiety, suggesting that many high earners are far less financially secure than their paychecks imply. We dig into what this means for how everyday investors should be building and measuring their financial progress. Today's Stocks & Topics: Carvana Co. (CVNA), Market Wrap, Expand Energy Corporation (EXE), Vista Shares Electrification Supercycle ETF (POW), Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX), Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU), Net Worth Milestones by Age: Why Net Worth Matters More Than Income for Financial Security, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Million Dollar Retirement? Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Gold is dipping even as the Middle East conflict intensifies and inflation worries mount — a counterintuitive move that has investors scratching their heads about where to find safety. We explore what's really driving gold prices and whether the precious metal still belongs in a defensive portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Bill, Market Wrap, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM), Gold's Confusing Signal: Why the Safe-Haven Trade Isn't Playing Out as Expected, Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (EUAD), Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), Uranium Royalty Corp. (UROY), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN). Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * 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 edging higher as U.S.-Iran military exchanges rattle markets and inflation expectations climb, creating a challenging environment for fixed income investors. We decode what's driving yield movement right now and whether bond investors should be repositioning for a higher-for-longer world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC), Market Wrap, Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC), Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI), Is the 10-Year Treasury Yield About to Break Out? What Rising Rates Mean for Bonds and Borrowing, Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (JAAA), Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI), The IPO Market, Dividend Reinvestment, Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares (VO). Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Investors are being told to “stay calm,” but markets today are reacting to more than earnings and interest rates. Supply chains, tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and shipping disruptions are now directly impacting portfolios. So how do you invest without making emotional decisions? Today's Stocks & Topics: NIKE, Inc. (NKE), Market Wrap, Games Workshop Group (GWKSY), Intuit Inc. (INTU), How to Invest in Volatile Markets Without Panic, Rheinmetall AG (RNMBY), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX), Big 3 IPOs. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
DeepSeek has made a permanent 75% discount on its flagship AI model, a move that accelerates the commoditization of AI and puts pressure on the entire AI infrastructure investment thesis. We examine what falling AI model prices mean for the companies building AI, buying AI, and investing in the picks-and-shovels of the AI boom. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC), Market Wrap, Vanguard International Growth Adm (VWILX), SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Quantum Computing Stocks, Investment Fees and Taxes, Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), Oil Prices this Summer. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Analysts are raising concerns that a wave of mega-IPOs from companies like SpaceX and OpenAI could be signaling a market top — a pattern that has appeared at prior market peaks. We explore the history of IPO booms, what they reveal about market sentiment, and how investors should think about participating. Today's Stocks & Topics: CarMax, Inc. (KMX), Market Wrap, EQT Corporation (EQT), ONEOK, Inc. (OKE), Trailing Stop, Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), SpaceX, OpenAI, and the IPO Boom: Is a Wave of Mega-Floats a Market Top Warning?, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF (IND), iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA), Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (VCSH), Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND), NetEase, Inc. (NTES), Roth Conversion. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Today's Stocks & Topics: Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (CAPR), Market Wrap, Railroad Stocks, Gentex Corporation (GNTX), Hedging in a Record Market: Strategies for Protecting Gains Without Missing Upside, Frontline PLC (FRO), P.E. Ratio Calculation, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Banks. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Gold has been quietly climbing even as oil prices drop on Middle East peace hopes and the dollar drifts lower — a combination that reveals important dynamics about how investors are thinking about risk right now. We unpack what's driving gold higher and what it signals about broader market sentiment. Today's Stocks & Topics: Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), Market Wrap, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Gold Is Climbing While Oil and the Dollar Fall — Here's What That Tells Investors, Textron Inc. (TXT), Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK), Spacex (SPCX) Going Public, 3M Company (MMM), Consumer Sentiment. Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.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 and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Governments around the world are carrying significantly more debt than they were just a few years ago… and now much of that debt is rolling into a much higher interest rate environment. Today's Stocks & Topics: Avantis All Equity Markets ETF (AVGE), Market Wrap, Suncor Energy Inc. (SU), Imperial Oil Limited (IMO), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Why Rising Sovereign Debt Could Become a Bigger Market Risk in 2026, Halliburton Company (HAL), EchoStar Corporation (SATS), ETFs, Ryder System, Inc. (R), Zoetis Inc. (ZTS). Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Americans are leaving the United States in record numbers, and many are spending hundreds of dollars just to learn how to do it, signaling a level of dissatisfaction with the domestic economic and political environment that cannot be ignored. We examine what this capital and talent flight trend means for the U.S. economy, tax base, and long-term investment thesis. Today's Stocks & Topics: AAON, Inc. (AAON), Market Wrap, Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR), UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI), Americans Are Fleeing: What the Record Emigration Trend Means for U.S. Wealth, When to Sell, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares (VTI), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), Mortgage Rates, Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD), The Wendy's Company (WEN), Bond Markets Our Next Wealth Webinar: “Beyond the Yield: How to Invest for Your Income Needs” June 30th, 2026 - 12:00 pm To sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717793889555/WN_XuoDgMVwSv6wZXXurrZTLg Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Global companies are already sitting on a $25 billion bill from the Iran war, and the meter keeps running as supply chains, energy costs, and shipping routes remain disrupted. We look at which industries are absorbing the biggest losses and what forward-looking investors need to watch in upcoming earnings reports. Today's Stocks & Topics: Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE), Market Wrap, State of the U.S. Economy, War's $25 Billion Tab: How the Iran Conflict Is Hitting Corporate Earnings, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), POET Technologies Inc. (POET), Grab Holdings Limited (GRAB), Productivity. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bond traders are making ominous bets that long-term rates could stay much higher than anyone expected just a year ago, with the 30-year Treasury already above 5.1% and global bond markets under serious pressure. We dig into whether the era of cheap money is truly over and what a permanently higher rate environment means for every major asset class. Today's Stocks & Topics: United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Market Wrap, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS), Amphenol Corporation (APH), Vanguard Energy Index Fund ETF Shares (VDE), Is 5% the New Normal for Long-Term Interest Rates? What the Bond Repricing Means for Investors, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST), Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG), Autocallable Funds, Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY), Oil Prices. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Volatility has investors nervous again… but historically, emotional reactions during turbulent markets have often led to the worst investing decisions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), Market Wrap, Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), Market Volatility Isn’t the Problem — Emotional Investing Is, Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH), Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD), Eaton Corporation plc (ETN), International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, Super Ads. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Analyst Dan Ives is calling for Nasdaq 30,000 as the AI rally expands beyond the original handful of winners. We dig into whether the broadening AI trade is built on solid earnings fundamentals or if euphoria is getting ahead of reality. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL), Market Wrap, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS), AI's Next Chapter: Is the Nasdaq 30,000 Rally Sustainable or Dangerous Hype?, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Pershing Square Inc. (PS), Pershing Square USA, Ltd. (PSUS), Oil Futures Curve, KPP Newsletter, Intel Corporation (INTC), Private Company Shares Access. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The US dollar is caught between safe haven demand from Iran war fears and selling pressure when peace hopes rise, creating a volatile currency environment. We unpack what dollar swings mean for international investments, commodities, and the average American investor. Today's Stocks & Topics: Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), Market Wrap, Tigo Energy, Inc. (TYGO), Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK), Edgewood Growth Fund Retail Class (EGFFX), US Dollar Outlook 2026: Strength, Weakness, and What's Driving It, Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (JAAA), iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO), Intuit Inc. (INTU). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Major Wall Street banks are now pushing back their expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts as inflation risks and jobs data complicate the picture. We discuss what a longer wait for rate relief means for your bond portfolio, mortgage, and stock valuations. Today's Stocks & Topics: Golar LNG Limited (GLNG), Market Wrap, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (BSY), Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J), MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI), Is Goldman Sachs Right About the Fed Rate Cut Forecast?, Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK), Newmont Corporation (NEM), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * 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 Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands