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InvestTalk

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Navigating today's global economy and deciphering investment choices can be an intricate endeavor. The influx of opinions and ever-shifting financial data adds to the challenge. For those committed to success, staying informed through market education and unbiased guidance is paramount.

This realization has led an increasing number of individuals to integrate KPP Financial's 'InvestTalk' radio program and podcast into their investment strategies.

InvestTalk, a daily program, delves into a range of pertinent investment subjects while addressing listener queries. Powered by KPP Financial in Irvine, California, the show/podcast is hosted by KPP Owner Justin Klein and Portfolio Manager Luke Guerrero.

No investment inquiry is off-limits. Are your assets properly diversified? How can you optimize your 401(k) management? What implications do economic shifts have on real estate?

Spread the word among your friends and family. They can access timely responses to these and numerous other financial and investment queries in each episode of InvestTalk, airing every weekday. Learn more at InvestTalk.com.

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3-25-2021: After A Healthy January, Restaurant Sales Have Slowed

March 26, 2021 00:07 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

The shortfall in restaurant and foodservice sales totaled $270 billion during the first 12 months of the pandemic, so what happens next?   Today's Stocks & Topics: PICK - iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., NBR - Nabors Industries Ltd., IEC - IEC Electronics Corp., JHG - Janus Henderson Group PLC, ETSY - Etsy Inc., Dilution for Share and Perspective, SNCY - Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Stocks, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., SIEGY...

3-24-2021: Work from Home Trends Are Causing Employees To Endure Longer Work Days

March 25, 2021 00:15 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

To combat remote worker weariness, companies may need to create a new hybrid work structure to foster a better work-life balance.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., JBLU - JetBlue Airways Corp., Insurance Stocks, IVR - Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc., DE - Deere & Co., VST - Vistra Corp., LITB - LightInTheBox Holding Co. Ltd. ADR, VET - Vermilion Energy Inc., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., BlackRock Innovation IPO. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY...

3-23-2021: With Solar Stocks Trading Down, Could Timing Be Right for A Buy?

March 24, 2021 00:08 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Federal subsidies have made solar panel installation inexpensive, and the Biden administration is prioritizing clean energy.   Today's Stocks & Topics: RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., 401k Contributions, NOW – Service Now Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., VIX - CBOE Volatility Index, Pfizer Is Now Testing a Covid-19 Pill, TPL - Texas Pacific Land Corp., Copper, Retirement Funds, PSX - Phillips 66, Asset Allocation, PG - Procter & Gamble Co., AVO - Mission Produce Inc....

3-22-2021: Are There 'Safe' Money Moves Investors Can Make Now?

March 23, 2021 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

One portfolio manager says stick to your tried-and-true plan, focusing on allocation, savings priorities, estate planning and debt refinancing while rates are still low.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Trading, HON - Honeywell International Inc., ZKIN - ZK International Group Co. Ltd., UFPI - UFP Industries Inc., HIG - Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Roth I-R-A, ENB - Enbridge Inc., CVVUF - CanAlaska Uranium Ltd., Stock Screeners, Dividends, APHA - Aphria Inc., SNDL - Sundial Growers In...

3-19-2021: U.S. Jobless Claims Rise To 770,000 With Layoffs Still High

March 20, 2021 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

A total of 4.1 million people are continuing to collect traditional state unemployment benefits, down 18,000 from the previous week. Today's Stocks & Topics: AB – Alliance Bernstein Holding L.P., Cryptocurrency, PKX - POSCO ADR, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., Growth Stocks, QS - QuantumScape Corp. Cl A, Alpha vs. Beta, VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, BOX - Box Inc. Cl A, ORA - Ormat Technologies Inc., Growth Stocks vs. Value Stocks, MMM - 3M Co.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "As of 2018, what percentage of ...

3-18-2021: Can You Retire as A Millionaire by Using Index Funds?

March 19, 2021 00:05 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Index funds give investors access to near market returns with no stock picking or market timing required.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AEGN - Aegion Corp., HEOFF - H2O Innovation Inc., HDV - iShares Core High Dividend ETF, CNHI - CNH Industrial N.V., TAP - Molson Coors Beverage Co. Cl B, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., JJC - iPath Series B Bloomberg Copper Subindex Total Return ETN, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Financial Planners, VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta ...

3-17-2021: Is the Stock Market Afraid Of the FED?

March 17, 2021 23:53 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

Investors know that the Fed controls key short-term interest rates that can encourage or put the brakes on economic growth.   Today's Stocks & Topics: MODV - ModivCare Inc., Portfolio, 401k, BMBL - Bumble Inc. Cl A, Gold, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Dividends, ROK - Rockwell Automation Inc., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, Retirement Funds, GRMN - Garmin Ltd., Entry Point, FCEL – Fuel Cell Energy Inc., Tax Date.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHAT is the total market capitalization of equity backed...

3-16-2021 - Best Callers Questions

March 16, 2021 09:50 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Rollover IRA, ETFs or Mutual Funds, Stimulus Effect, Position, Sitting Stocks, Income, 401k, Roth I-R-A, Retirement, Mutual Funds, Selling Short, Credit Card Debt, Blue Chip Stocks, Institutional Ownership, New Investor, 200 Day Moving Average, Support and Resistance Numbers, Pension Plans, Become...

3-15-2021: Has the Housing Market Reached Its 'Tipping Point'?

March 15, 2021 23:55 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Home prices are overheated, mortgage rates are rising, the supply of homes for sale is anemic, and consumer confidence in the housing market is falling.   Today's Stocks & Topics: IDEX - Ideanomics Inc., RYCEY - Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC ADR, BA - Boeing Co., PAM - Pampa Energia S.A. ADR, Stocks Data, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Health Savings Account, WKHS - Workhorse Group Inc., Homeowners Insurance, EYES - Second Sight Medical Products Inc., Macrotrends, AROC - Archrock Inc. Our Spo...

3-12-2021: Has COVID Permanently Changed How Companies Think of Office Space?

March 13, 2021 01:04 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

One year after many office workers were sent home due to the COVID pandemic, executives face big questions about how much space is truly needed.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying a Seconds House, NG – Nova Gold Resources Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., IEC - IEC Electronics Corp., Investing Strategy, PDBC - Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, MKC - McCormick & Co. Inc., Young Investor Question, MEDP - Medpace Holdings Inc., Oil Prices, BP - BP PLC ADR.   Plu...

3-11-2021: Noted Market Bull Favors Value Stocks And Warns The Nasdaq Rebound Will Unravel

March 12, 2021 01:02 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Wharton School finance professor Jeremy Siegel predicts, "the hottest economy we’re going to see in a long time".   Today's Stocks & Topics: UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, GRBK - Green Brick Partners Inc., TRQ - Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., Investing, Portfolio Management, TGT - Target Corp., GNOG - Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inc., Stock Evaluation, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., ETFs. Our Sponso...

MARCH RAPID FIRE HOUR

March 11, 2021 02:21 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk hosts Steve Peasley and Justin Klein provide unbiased answers to 35 caller questions. Topics include: AIG - American International Group Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, BPYU - Brookfield Property REIT Inc., VISL - Vislink Technologies Inc., MNKD - MannKind Corp., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., UFO - Procure Space ETF, AMCR - Amcor PLC, BLNK - Blink Charging Co., TRLUX - T Rowe Price Large-Cap Value Fund Inv.,...

3-10-2021: Is the Shift to Crypto-Currency Tokens Inevitable?

March 11, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

One player big player recently created a new business unit focused on blockchain, crypto and digital currencies.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Roblox IPO, SOXX - iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF, JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., MCY - Mercury General Corp., Extra Money, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., GRWG - Grow Generation Corp., Dividends, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Mutual Funds, Payment for Order Flow (PFOF). Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a g...

3-9-2021: Economic Indicators Point Toward Potentially Record Retail Sales Growth During 2021

March 10, 2021 01:04 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans paid off a record $83 billion in credit card debt in 2020 so Consumers have “plenty of purchasing power”.   Today's Stocks & Topics: DMTK – DermTech Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., AMC - AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Cl A, QEP - QEP Resources Inc., Portfolio Management, 15 or 30-year Mortgage, Tax Filing, CVX - Chevron Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Gold, 401k, Economic Numbers, Investing, GEVO - Gevo Inc., IIP...

3-8-2021: Economic Expert: COVID Damage To Labor Market Will Last Into 2022

March 09, 2021 01:28 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

The chief economist for a Wall Street firm says additional stimulus is needed to overcome the devastating impact of the pandemic.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BKFKF - Bakkafrost P/F, RAD - Rite Aid Corp., KIRK - Kirkland's Inc., KMPH - KemPharm Inc., Roth I-R-A & Taxes, Debt, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., DB - Deutsche Bank AG, STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Price Target, SWN - Southwestern Energy Co., BLNK - Blink Charging Co. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODA...

3-5-2021: SPACs Are Becoming Less of A 'Sure Thing' As the Deals Get Stranger

March 06, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

It seemed like the SPAC (special purpose acquisition companies) trade could only go up, but as they bring lower quality companies public, many chosen takeovers are proving to be a mistake.   Today's Stocks & Topics: ATRS - Antares Pharma Inc., SLM - SLM Corp., Jobs Reports, Battery Companies, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, CPA vs. Financial Advisor, MGM - MGM Resorts International, RMO - Romeo Power Inc., Buying a House, Dividends.   ...

3-4-2021: What's Ahead for Business and Technology in A Post-COVID World?

March 05, 2021 01:44 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

In the current transition phase from crisis response to a new operational model, we can examine the changes thrust upon us and reflect on how we want to move forward.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Gold Stocks, FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., 401k Rollover, ZOM - Zomedica Corp., KDP - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Nanomaterial Graphene, AWK - American Water Works Co., Inherited Stocks, Taxes, LULU - Lul...

3-2-2021 - Best Callers Questions

March 02, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: How to Invest Your 401(k), Financial Advisors, How to not run out of Money, Retirement, Commodities, Pre-Tax Money, Conference Calls, Cash Reserve Fund, Yield Curve, Statistics, Book Value, Economic Value, Variable Annuities, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Options, Day Trading, Investing with KPP. Our Spo...

3-1-2021: A Sharp Rise in Bond Yields Caused Volatility

March 02, 2021 01:04 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

The biggest monthly rise in bond yields since 2016 injected fresh uncertainty into the market, bruising technology stocks and triggering volatility.   Today's Stocks & Topics: VPER - Viper Networks Inc., FNGU - MicroSectors FANG+ Index 3X Leveraged ETN, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, DGLY - Digital Ally Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Moving Averages, Bond Index Funds, VGAC - VG Acquisition Corp. Cl A, FIZZ - National Beverage Corp., CBAT - CBAK Energy Technology Inc., ...

2-26-2021: Warren Buffett's Long-Time Business Partner Says Diversification Is 'Diworsification'

February 27, 2021 01:01 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

97-year-old Charlie Munger is Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and he argues that owning only two or three stocks can be an advantage--what is his reasoning? Today's Stocks & Topics: ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., NEM - Newmont Corp., Economic Numbers, SNDL - Sundial Growers Inc., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Deferred Annuity, BIG - Big Lots Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name a scientific disco...

2-25-2021: Self-Employed and Gig Workers Could Get Bigger Loans Under New PPP Rules

February 26, 2021 01:35 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

The Biden administration changed how the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program calculates forgivable loans for the smallest firms and sole proprietors.   Today's Stocks & Topics: UNM - Unum Group, Options, 401k Options, Aggregate Bonds, Student Debt, LEA - Lear Corp., SNX - SYNNEX Corp., Saving for Retirement, DKNG - DraftKings Inc. Cl A, VLKPF - Volkswagen AG Non-Vtg Pfd, VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, MGM - MGM Resorts International, NOBL - ProShares S&P 500 Divi...

2-24-2021: Fed Chairman Powell: Economic Recovery Far from Complete

February 25, 2021 01:03 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Powell expects that inflation "will probably be a bit volatile over the next year," but does not see those changes being large or persistent.   Today's Stocks & Topics: MRNA - Moderna Inc., GSK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR, China Mobile Ltd., CLNE - Clean Energy Fuels Corp., WMC - Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp., Health Savings Account, BUG - Global X Cybersecurity ETF, CIBR - First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF, KO - Coca-Cola Co., AG - First Majestic Silver Corp., STNE – Stone Co. Ltd...

2-23-2021: Could The S&P 500’s Trailing 12-month Return Be Ready to Soar?

February 24, 2021 01:06 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

One analyst explains that the stock market does not typically respond favorably to impressive earnings growth because the market is forward looking.   Today's Stocks & Topics: GM - General Motors Co., SNDL - Sundial Growers Inc., CVS - CVS Health Corp., HD - Home Depot Inc., GBTC - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, VSTO - Vista Outdoor Inc., ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc., Dividend Reinvestment, NKLA - Nikola Corp., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Capital Gains and Taxes, NCR - NCR Corp., CB - Chubb Lt...

2-22-2021: COVID Fallout: Study Shows 1 in 10 U.S. Workers May Have to Switch Jobs By 2030

February 23, 2021 01:04 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Food service, customer sales, and broader service sectors of the labor market could see the largest negative impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CRSP - CRISPR Therapeutics AG, OGE - OGE Energy Corp., Interest Rates, MDT - Medtronic PLC, Marriage and Taxes, HVBTF - Hive Blockchain Technologies Ltd., INTC - Intel Corp., Bond Yield, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., HSBC - HSBC Holdings PLC ADR, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Eloin Musk & Bitcoin, FNDF - Schwab Funda...

2-19-2021: New Rule On 401(k) Rollovers Takes Effects

February 20, 2021 01:03 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

The Labor Department regulation strengthens consumer protection on trillions of dollars in retirement accounts.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CL - Colgate-Palmolive Co., HII - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., TGH - Textainer Group Holdings Ltd., Copper, DMTK - DermTech Inc., GM - General Motors Co., Airline Stocks, Annuities, Gold, AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can Stocks Be Traded on More Than One Exchange? AND, if yes, WHY would a company choose to do such a thing?"...

2-18-2021: Household Debt Rises To $14.6 Trillion Due to Record-Breaking Spike In Mortgage Loans

February 19, 2021 00:53 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Mortgage debt alone passed $10 trillion for the first time and it increased at the fastest fourth quarter pace since 2006.   Today's Stocks & Topics: GME - GameStop Corp. Cl A, D - Dominion Energy Inc., GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., CCIV - Churchill Capital Corp. IV Un, Day Trading, Retail Sales, Inflation, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Trading on Fundamentals, Taxes, Wash-Sale Rule, MRO - Marathon Oil Corp., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Bitcoin.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 1 or mo...

2-17-2021: B of A Survey: More than 90% of investors believe the economy will be stronger in 2021

February 18, 2021 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Chief investment officers reportedly favor capital spending over improving balance sheets.   Today's Stocks & Topics: SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, PEP - PepsiCo Inc., FTNT - Fortinet Inc., Real Estate Value, SRG - Seritage Growth Properties Cl A, Inflation, CVS - CVS Health Corp., GLUU - Glu Mobile Inc., PG - Procter & Gamble Co., HRB - H&R Block Inc., Retail Sales. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Aut...

FEBRUARY RAPID FIRE HOUR

February 17, 2021 02:40 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk hosts Steve Peasley and Justin Klein provide unbiased answers to over 30 caller questions. Topics include: Yahoo Finance Information, Dollar Cost Average, Investing in Australia, 15- or 30-Year Mortgages, New Roth I-R-A, Transferring Positions, Holdings, Investing Strategy, How to Get Stocks Information, Health Savings Accounts, Bonds, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, Chinese Stocks, Stimulus Check, Equity and Retirement, IPOs, Automation Stoc...

2-16-2021: How to Prepare for Inflation in A Post-Pandemic Boom

February 17, 2021 00:53 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Massive government spending, coupled with easy monetary conditions, and a vaccine induced sense of protection could create the 'perfect inflation storm'.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Fractional Shares, Privately Owned Company, Market Fall, Saint Louis Fed President, Investing Lessons, POW - WAMMO Inc., 401k Allocation, TGT - Target Corp., Donor-Advised Funds, UNFI - United Natural Foods Inc., SSL - Sasol Ltd. ADR, TTCF - Tattooed Chef Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking back over time, 100 ye...

2-15-2021 - Best of Caller Questions - President's Day

February 15, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, Inflation, Loans, 401K, Stocks and Taxes, Late-Start Retirement, I-R-As, Traditional I-R-A & Taxes, Natural Gas Index, Retirement Funds Management, Value Rotation, Silver & Gold, Short Ratio, Roth I-R-A, EV Stocks, Health Savings Account, Buying Foreclosures. Our Sponsors: * Check o...

2-12-2021: 10 Alternatives to Tapping Your Retirement Accounts When You Need Cash Now

February 13, 2021 00:51 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

When you pull cash from your retirement account, you are missing out on a market opportunity.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Market Movements, Jobs Report, Robinhood, Money Mistakes, FSLR - First Solar Inc., Stock Evaluation, KOPN - Kopin Corp., MINDX - Matthews India Fund Investor, Selling Mutual Funds, TOT - Total SE ADR, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., BEP - Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking back in time, WHAT do you suppose the minimum ...

2-11-2021: Why It Might Be A 'Mistake' To File Your 2020 Taxes Now

February 12, 2021 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

The government will determine whether or not you get a stimulus check based on your adjusted gross income – from the 2019 or 2020 tax year.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Long Term Shares, FRX - Forest Road Acquisition Corp. Cl A, AHH - Armada Hoffler Properties Inc., UL - Unilever PLC ADR, Loans, SBH - Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., Dollar Devaluation, TSLA - Tesla Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay...

2-10-2021: Utilities and Healthcare Are 'Sector Laggards'

February 11, 2021 00:54 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Utilities stocks kicked off the week as the worst performing sector, showing a 1.1% loss-- followed by the Healthcare sector.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BYDDY - BYD Co. Ltd. ADR, PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc., Mortgage Forbearance, Bitcoin Energy Consumption, TNET - TriNet Group Inc., XL - XL Fleet Corp., RVT - Royce Value Trust Inc., How to Become a Personal Financial Advisor, NAKD - Naked Brand Group Ltd. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a gr...

2-9-2021: Chapter 15 Filing Brings 'Day of Reckoning' For Luckin Coffee

February 10, 2021 00:56 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The bankruptcy protection move suggests that when the full story is written, it won’t be good for shareholders. Today's Stocks & Topics: ARKG - ARK Genomic Revolution ETF, MMM - 3M Co., United Kingdom Assets, Robinhood Sued, How Aggressive Should Young Investors Be, Reading the Fundamentals, YETI - YETI Holdings Inc., TTCF - Tattooed Chef Inc., TXRH - Texas Roadhouse Inc., BA - Boeing Co., CCL - Carnival Corp., BK - Bank of New York Mellon Corp., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., CPG - Cre...

2-8-2021: Lack of Overhauls at U.S. Refiners Could Stall Industry Recovery

February 09, 2021 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Margins on average are positive on each barrel of oil processed, but refiners are losing money on output as crude prices rise faster than demand for fuel.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AMT - American Tower REIT, Bonds, Stimulus Checks, Historical Bond Fund Returns, ABM - ABM Industries Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP, REET - iShares Global REIT ETF, ADMA - ADMA Biologics Inc., CRWD - CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Cl A, F - Ford Motor Co., CNXC - Concentrix Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta S...

2-5-2021: Bank Stocks Jump as Yields Rise, But There Are Long-Term Doubts About the Group

February 06, 2021 00:49 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

The latest rise in bond yields has boosted financial stocks, but the rally’s staying power remains in question.   Today's Stocks & Topics: OLN - Olin Corp., Jobs Report, Baby Boomers Financial Stress, TPIC - TPI Composites Inc., MOS - Mosaic Co., VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, TWO - Two Harbors Investment Corp., MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., KO - Coca-Cola Co., PEP - PepsiCo Inc., Pfizer Vaccine, DAL - Delta Air Lines Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "A few years back, a statistical analysis of ma...

2-4-2021: Service Industries In U.S. Expanded By Most In Nearly Two Years

February 05, 2021 00:59 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

estate, rental and leasing, construction and wholesale trade. Today's Stocks & Topics: LRLCY - L'Oreal S.A. ADR, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Fiscal Support, Online Brokers, Regulators, TEF - Telefonica S.A. ADR, OEG - Orbital Energy Group Inc., PG - Procter & Gamble Co., URNM - NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF, APHA - Aphria Inc., TCNNF - Trulieve Cannabis Corp., VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, BP - BP PLC ADR. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: h...

2-3-2021: 5 Must-Haves in Your 2021 Financial Plan

February 04, 2021 00:51 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

A new year offers everyone an opportunity to revisit their financial priorities and to document them in a written financial plan. Today's Stocks & Topics: EQIX - Equinix Inc., NVR - NVR Inc., MSCI - MSCI Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Robin Hood, NKLA - Nikola Corp., GWPH - GW Pharmaceuticals PLC ADR, ECL - Ecolab Inc., MHH - Mastech Digital Inc., MNKD - MannKind Corp., DG - Dollar General Corp. TRIVIA QUESTION: "The coronavirus event has caused continuing UNCERTAINTY-- so, what percentage o...

2-2-2021: Has Silver Averted A 'Short Squeeze' Play?

February 03, 2021 00:53 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

The precious metal retreated from eight-year highs on Tuesday after retail traders had set their sights on the metals market in Monday’s session. Today's Stocks & Topics: LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Vaccinations, Retirement & Taxes, Stock Warrant, TDW - Tidewater Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., VEON - VEON Ltd. ADR, U.S. Growth Rate. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the Volatility Index (VIX)? AND-- as a re...

2-1-2021: 'Gamma Squeeze' Is Large Part Of Meteoric Rise In Share Prices

February 02, 2021 00:47 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

In investing, a "squeeze" typically refers to times when rapid price movements in a company's stock force investors to make changes in their investment positions that they otherwise wouldn't. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth 401k, Indexing, CRLBF - Cresco Labs Inc., Tesla, PRKR - Parkervision Inc., CWEN - Clearway Energy Inc. Cl C, T - AT&T Inc., Robin Hood, MKL - Markel Corp., Rules of Thumb, OKE - ONEOK Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: htt...

1-29-2021: Short-Sell Frenzy: Understand The Basics Before Making A Move

January 30, 2021 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

One of the best ways to lower your risk is to diversify your investment portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Economic Statistics, New Homes Construction, QS - QuantumScape Corp. Cl A, Biotech Sector, PACB - Pacific Biosciences of California Inc., Clean Air, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, CCI - Crown Castle International Corp., AMT - American Tower REIT. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Using the latest available figures, HOW MANY small businesses were there in the U.S. by 2...

1-28-2021: Signs You Have A Bad Retirement Plan

January 29, 2021 01:23 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

What are the alternatives if you have a retirement plan that significantly restricts your ability to earn a profit on your savings? Today's Stocks & Topics: ZNGA - Zynga Inc. Cl A, GDP Numbers, Australian Regulators and Google, Convertible Bonds, BA - Boeing Co., GRBK - Green Brick Partners Inc., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., Fully Paid Lending Program. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Are you aware of the supplemental analysis tool known as Free Cash Flow (FCF)? And-- what can FCF reveal about problems...

1-27-2021: Cryptocurrency Is A Very Hot Topic

January 28, 2021 00:48 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

There are at least two well-known names in the space, but there are others including an option that functions essentially as a proxy investment. Today's Stocks & Topics: SPKE - Spark Energy Inc., K - Kellogg Co., GME – Game Stop Corp. Cl A, WMB - Williams Cos., RH – RH, GEO - GEO Group Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, BRMK - Broadmark Realty Capital Inc., AMWL - American Well Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Ch...

1-26-2021: The Pandemic May Have Permanently Changed Our Financial Behaviors

January 27, 2021 01:03 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

COVID-19 has halted some financial practices while creating new ones and many of us work, save, and spend differently. Today's Stocks & Topics: BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, HRB - H&R Block Inc., Consumer Confidence, Build America, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, SLYV - SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF, F - Ford Motor Co., GM - General Motors Co., VLKAF - Volkswagen AG, AMRK - A-Mark Precious Metals Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc. Our Sponsors: *...

1-25-2021: Existing Home Sales In 2020 Hit Their Highest Point Since 2006

January 26, 2021 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Most avid buyers are bumping up against barriers like record low supply and record high prices. Today's Stocks & Topics: SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., IVOL - Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility & Inflation Hedge ETF, Companies Are Selling Stock at Record Pace, Smartphones and Trading, ETF Analysis, KO - Coca-Cola Co., FRO - Frontline Ltd., LGND - Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc., Master Limited Partnership & Tax Implications, BGS - B&G Foods Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my...

1-22-2021: Billionaire Investor: Enjoy The Bull Market While It Lasts

January 23, 2021 00:51 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Leon Cooperman, the billionaire behind the Omega Family Office, says of the market that, "the near-term outlook is probably OK, long term, I think that we’re borrowing from the future.” Today's Stocks & Topics: PFORX - PIMCO Intl Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional, MT – Arcelor Mittal ADR, Drilling, SRLN - SPDR Blackstone/GSO Senior Loan ETF, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities or TIPS, XLI - Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF, TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. AD...

1-21-2021: Crypto-Currency Players: Is Etherium Better Than Bitcoin?

January 22, 2021 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Choosing your favorite cryptocurrency depends on your trading strategy and personal preferences. Today's Stocks & Topics: SCHP - Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF, IYT - iShares Transportation Average ETF, Microchip Environment, The Muni-Market, Robotics, QS - QuantumScape Corp. Cl A, Rental Properties Insurance, 1031 Exchange & REITs, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, Selling a Put, SGMO - Sangamo Therapeutics Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ros...

1-20-2021: Report: A Price War For Streaming Is Coming

January 21, 2021 00:52 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Increased price competition and slower growth rates are likely to be the new industry reality for 'streaming'-- could Disney and Netflix be overvalued? Today's Stocks & Topics: Is Bitcoin a Store of Value?, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., SRE - Sempra Energy, HAIL - SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF, KGC - Kinross Gold Corp., AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., China Sanctions 28 Trump Administration Officials, SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, NWH - NRW Holdings Ltd., ...

1-19-2021: 3 Signs That Your Money Management Skills Need An Overhaul

January 20, 2021 00:54 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The better you are at managing your money, the more likely you'll be to have a healthy savings account and a reasonable amount of debt. Today's Stocks & Topics: CLSK - CleanSpark Inc., Earnings, Microsoft & GM, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., YOLO – Advisor Shares Pure Cannabis ETF, Real Estate Investment, DM - Desktop Metal Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp., HUM - Humana Inc., UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., Stock Warrants, UNFI - United Natural Foods Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is a 'Small Ca...

1-18-2021 - Best of Caller Questions - Martin Luther King Junior Day

January 18, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Value Rotation, Options, Traditional I-R-A & Taxes, Silver & Gold, Retirement Funds Management, Mutual Funds, Late-Start Retirement, Interest Rates, 401-k, How To Start Investing, Large Caps, Annuities, Stock Evaluation, Dollar Cost Average, Investments, Insurance. Our Sponsors: * Check out Roset...

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