InvestTalk artwork

InvestTalk

1,740 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★ - 719 ratings

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.

Investing Business News News Commentary 401k bonds buffett commodities daveramsey finance financial financialadvisor investing ira
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

11-06-2020: Remote Work Practices May Forever Change The Way U.S. States Tax Wage Income

November 07, 2020 00:52 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Can a virtual worker be taxed in a state where they don’t live? No legislator, court, or tax expert today can answer that question. Today's Stocks & Topics: IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Retirement, Fractional Shares, Earnings Before EBITDA, MAC - Macerich Co., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., JMIA - Jumia Technologies AG ADR, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, Roth I-R-A. TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many times has Apple stock split since it went...

11-05-2020: The State Of Jobs: Data Shows That Private Payroll Growth Slowed In October

November 06, 2020 00:53 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

According to ADP, companies added 365,000 positions and services accounted for almost all the job creation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends, TRP - TC Energy Corp., Options, Stock Volume, Interview with Jason Lepore - VP & GM of Hunker.com, V - Visa Inc. Cl A, WFC - Wells Fargo & Co. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

11-04-2020: Opinion: The Biggest U.S. Banks Aren’t As Strong As They Look

November 05, 2020 00:50 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

In spite of being boosted by capital-relief measures and massive market support from the Federal Reserve, an advocacy group claims the largest U.S. banks are less healthy than they appear. Today's Stocks & Topics: LRCX - Lam Research Corp., The Bank Sector, Fed Meeting, Marijuana Stocks, Ready to Retire?, Earnings Per Share, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, Shorting, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Robo-Advisors. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking back in the country's history,...

11-03-2020: Malls Dragged Into Bankruptcy By Carnage At Retail Tenants

November 04, 2020 00:49 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Due to pandemic-induced pressures, America’s ailing malls have suffered a pair of body blows as two major landlords followed their bankrupt tenants into Chapter 11 protection. Today's Stocks & Topics: ANSS - Ansys Inc., Debt Cycle, Inflation 10 Years Ago and Today, Stock Market Bubble, Emerging Market ETFs, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., MPWR - Monolithic Power Systems Inc., Dividends, SWCH - Switch Inc. Cl A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great dea...

11-02-2020: Wells Fargo: Brace For a ‘Fairly Scary Time’ On Wall Street

November 03, 2020 00:48 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The firm’s head of macro strategy is warning that market turbulence may just be a preview of what’s ahead. Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., RPAY - Repay Holdings Corp., Limit-On-Close (LOC) Order, WKHS - Workhorse Group Inc., Company Beats Expectations, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Small-Caps Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com ...

10-30-2020: Best of Caller Questions

October 30, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 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: I-R-As, Trading Accounts, Stock Split, New Investor, Investing, Copper Industry, Mutual Funds, 401k Contributions, Roth I-R-A for a Child, Stock Value, Buying a House, Options, Asset Allocation, Online Trading, Day Trading, International Exposure, UBER, PEG Ratio, Borrowing from 401k, Special-purp...

10-29-2020: Opinion: 6 Reasons Why You Will Save More Money With An ARM

October 29, 2020 23:57 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Most experts will tell you it’s safer to go with a fixed-rate mortgage, but how could you benefit from an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM)? Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds, IHRT - iHeartMedia Inc., CUK - Carnival PLC ADR. Risk vs. Volatility, Interview with Lindsey Andrews – CEO of Minibar Delivery, ETFs for Beginners Investors, The U.S. Economy, TCTZF - Tencent Holdings Ltd.   Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Chec...

10-28-2020: Bipartisan Legislation Proposes Changes To Retirement-Related Measures

October 29, 2020 00:11 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

The wide-ranging bill contains perks for seniors and student loan borrowers. Today's Stocks & Topics: OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Retirement Funds, DNKN - Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., BERY - Berry Global Group Inc., Online Brokerage, WWR - Westwater Resources Inc., BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, Gold, ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "In the U.S., we have a MARKET economy-- but WHAT is a market economy? And, looking back across the centuries, when did the concept of...

10-27-2020: Why One Analyst Is Projecting That A Deep Stock Market Crash Will Occur Again

October 27, 2020 23:51 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

The opinion warns investors who are too young to remember the 'Black Monday' crash of 1987 that, at some point, the stock market will lose more than 20% of its value in a single day. Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., FUBO - FuboTV Inc., Thinks to Fix Before Retirement, Home Sales, Most Investors Expect a Market Crash, Master Limited Partnerships, OKE - ONEOK Inc., 1987 Stock Market Crash, IP - International Paper Co., PEN - Penumbra Inc., Share vs. Position, TSCO - Tractor Supply Co. ...

10-26-2020: The Business Of Education Is In Big Trouble

October 26, 2020 23:56 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

With revenue losses in the hundreds of millions, universities have furloughed thousands of employees. Today's Stocks & Topics: AA - Alcoa Corporation, X - United States Steel Corporation (X), Online Brokers, the IMF - International Monetary Fund, MED - Medifast Inc., PLMR - Palomar Holdings Inc., RGA - Reinsurance Group of America Inc., LIN - Linde PLC, Mortgage, Beginner Investor, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: htt...

10-23-2020: Best of Caller Questions

October 23, 2020 22:17 - 45 minutes - 42.1 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: I-R-As, Buy and Rebalance, 401k, Trading, ProFunds, Mutual Funds, Redemption Fee, Life Insurance, Diversification, Silver & Gold, New Investor, Preferred Stocks, Technical Analysis, Emerging Markets, Retirement Needs, Student Loans, Stock Valuation, Trading Information. Our Sponsors: * Check out ...

10-22-2020: Competition For PayPal And Square Is Heating Up Fast

October 22, 2020 23:51 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

According to a new report, JPMorgan Chase is making a play to sell more services to millions of American small business owners, pushing into an area pioneered by fin-tech firms. Today's Stocks & Topics: GME - GameStop Corp. Cl A, Mergers, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks, Sector Spotlight: Susan Ho, Founder and CEO of GoJourny.com, INTC - Intel Corp., Dogs of the DOW, Earning Season & Banks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: ht...

10-21-2020: Antitrust Battle Begins: Google Officially Charged With 'Monopoly Power' By Justice Department

October 21, 2020 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

After a 16-month investigation, the government says Google is violating the Sherman Act through its search and search-advertising businesses. Today's Stocks & Topics: STRA - Strategic Education Inc., NASDAQ, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., The Fed Beige Book, Clinton Stocks vs. Trump Stocks, Re-balancing, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Common Shares and Warrants, MGIC - Magic Software Enterprises Ltd., Cash or I-R-A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal:...

10-20-2020: Home-Builder Confidence Reaches Record High For Third Consecutive Month

October 20, 2020 23:53 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

The continued recovery in home sales remains a bright point for the rest of the economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Eviction Moratoriums, Preferred Shares, QDEL - Quidel Corp., Stocks & Taxes, THO - Thor Industries Inc., Reverse Mortgage, SAFT - Safety Insurance Group Inc., NEM - Newmont Corp., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., REITs. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiri...

10-19-2020: Fund Manager Warning: ‘Young And Dumb’ Traders Have Created A ‘Total Nightmare’ In The Market

October 19, 2020 23:51 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Millennial buying and risk-taking in August and September was a phenomenon of record proportions. Today's Stocks & Topics: OKE - ONEOK Inc., State Taxes, GE - General Electric Co., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., Thematic Growth ETFs, MTB - M&T Bank Corp., Closed-end Funds, NMZ - Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund, NKLA - Nikola Corp., STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rose...

10-16-2020: The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made Open Enrollment Research Critical

October 16, 2020 23:55 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

About 157 million Americans rely on employer-sponsored coverage and this year it could be vitally important to closely examine workplace health-care plan options. Today's Stocks & Topics: MELI - MercadoLibre Inc., IIVI - II-VI Inc., Retail Sales, PFE - Pfizer Inc., Top Ten States wit Unemployment Rates, Investing Equity Money in Energy Stocks, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., NTDOY - Nintendo Co. Ltd. ADR, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., SHLX - Shell Midstream Partners L.P., PSX - PPhill...

10-15-2020: Performance Tech Company Hyperice Attracts A Slew Of Star Athlete-Investors

October 15, 2020 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

The company specializes in performance recovery products including its Hypervolt massagers which target soft tissue pain and muscle recovery. Today's Stocks & Topics: 10k Reports, Special Guest Anthony Katz, President and Founder of Hyperice, ETSY - Etsy Inc., MS - Morgan Stanley, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., NLS - Nautilus Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com ...

10-14-2020: What Can We Learn From Disney's Business Unit Restructuring Plans?

October 14, 2020 23:56 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

COVID-19 is sending tidal waves through American business and the Walt Disney Company is reacting by reorganizing its content groups. Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., Spending Package, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, College Funds, ETFs Valuation, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), MO - Altria Group Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Ron Baron. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking back to "Black Monday" and the Stock Market Crash of 1987, there was NO PANDEMIC... yet, the 5-year bull run ended quic...

10-13-20: How Much Retirement Money Should You Have Saved By Age 60?

October 14, 2020 01:07 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

A TD Ameritrade report has revealed that 28% of adults ages 40 to 79 with at least $25,000 in investable assets have less than $50,000 in retirement savings.  Today's stocks and topics: Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE), Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. (PACB), Seritage Growth Properties Cl A (SRG), Alliance Data Systems Corp. (ADS), Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV), ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ), Domino's Pizza Inc. (DPZ), Boeing Co. (BA).   ALSO: Universal life insurance?, from Europe-- m...

10-12-20: What Is Driving The Historic Demand For Life Sciences REITs?

October 13, 2020 01:48 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Venture-capital investment in the life sciences sector grew to a record rolling annual total of $17.8 billion in the second quarter. Today's stocks and topics: Lam Research Corp. (LRCX), Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Adobe Inc. (ADBE), Walt Disney Co. (DIS)  ALSO: Buying a house?, Bank stocks?, Dividends, 401(k), Low Yield interest can produce earnings that cannot keep up with inflation. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * C...

10-09-2020: Hedge-Fund Manager: Don't Miss Out On A ‘Generational Opportunity’ In The Market

October 09, 2020 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

The theory predicts that most cyclical sectors will grow earnings at a faster pace than the S&P 500-- could it be right? Today's Stocks & Topics: BAC - Bank of America Corp., MMP - Magellan Midstream Partners L.P., QDEL - Quidel Corp., Value & Growth Stocks After Election Day, Google & You Tube, Stimulus Talks, Put Options, PSI - Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF, IYG - iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF, SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, Profits, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. TRIVIA...

10-08-2020: Amid A Pandemic, 3 Things You Should Know About Telemedicine

October 09, 2020 00:23 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

The cost of a virtual health visit has changed for some people with insurance, so be prepared before you 'Zoom' with your doctor. Today's Stocks & Topics: ETFs, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, NVAX - Novavax Inc., Corporate Debt, WMT - Walmart Inc., Holding Stocks, TDS - Telephone & Data Systems Inc., RGR - Sturm Ruger & Co., CRSR - Corsair Gaming Inc., WELL - Welltower Inc., Housing Market. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www...

10-07-2020: Would A New Stimulus Package Produce A Sustained Market Rally?

October 08, 2020 00:01 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

One analyst says that, historically, stimulus programs can play a role as a rally catalyst-- under certain conditions. Today's Stocks & Topics: AZO - AutoZone Inc., Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), Retirement Funds, T - AT&T Inc., MMM - 3M Co., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., RGEN - Repligen Corp., Selling. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Everyone wants to hit a 'home run' with their stock picks-- but for most investors, this is probably not a realistic objective. Nevertheless, it is TEMPTING TO THINK A...

10-06-2020: 6 Retirement-Planning Mistakes To Avoid When You Are In Your 60s

October 06, 2020 23:53 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

By the age of 67, at a minimum, how much money should you have saved and do you sell stocks to buy more fixed-income assets? Today's Stocks & Topics: Gold Base Planning, VHT - Vanguard Health Care ETF, Capital Gains, HFC - HollyFrontier Corp., Money Market Funds, Asset Allocation, Covered Calls, MNK - Mallinckrodt PLC, PNW - Pinnacle West Capital Corp., 401k. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto:...

10-02-2020: Historical Records Teach What Generally Happens After A Brutal September Market

October 02, 2020 23:56 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Dow Jones Market data suggests that September losses don't have to translate into further October carnage. Today's Stocks & Topics: BUD - Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. ADR, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Trading History, PLUG - Plug Power Inc., JP Morgan Faces Fines, KERN - Akerna Corp., PNW - Pinnacle West Capital Corp., NIO - NIO Inc. ADR, The Fitness Industry. TRIVIA QUESTION: "I am thinking of two examples of famous stocks-- one has failed, the other is doing well. BOTH companies were organized ...

10-01-2020: Economic Recession Or Not, The IPO Market Is Set For A 'Flurry' Rivaling The Dot-Com Era

October 02, 2020 00:32 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

The 10 largest IPOs have already raised a combined $14.7 billion, or 52% of the quarter’s proceeds. Today's Stocks & Topics: BIG - Big Lots Inc., PGX - Invesco Preferred ETF, LIN - Linde PLC, Oil Companies, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Roth I-R-A, CVX - Chevron Corp., 2020 Presidential Candidates On The Economy, BP - BP PLC ADR. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising In...

09-30-2020: Famed Monetary Theorist Says Immediate Market Future Is 'Precarious'

September 30, 2020 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel thinks uncertainty is going to continue but the stock market “is looking forward to a really good run" next year. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pullback, House Sales, Index Universal Life Insurance, Social Security Benefits, RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., IESC - IES Holdings Inc., Covered Calls, GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Fraudulent Companies, DIS - Walt Disney Co. TRIVIA QUESTION: "For various reasons, companies can also be DELISTED. Why? And can you name several f...

09-29-2020: Is It Too Risky To Put New Money In Stocks Now?

September 30, 2020 00:08 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

According to a Wells Fargo strategist, after excluding risks associated with the coming election, the newest coronavirus headlines imply a 2% to 4% downside from current levels. Today's Stocks & Topics: Home Prices, Investments Suggestions from from Shaquille O'Neal, STRA - Strategic Education Inc., SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., The Election & The Stock Market, ESS - Essex Property Trust Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., NKLA - Nikola Corp., GPC - Genuine Parts Co., RGLD - Royal ...

09-28-2020: Source: Blue Cross Blue Shield Reaches A Tentative $2.7 Billion Antitrust Settlement

September 28, 2020 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Affected policyholders include roughly one-third of the U.S. population, and major employers such as General Motors, Microsoft, and Walmart. Today's Stocks & Topics: NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., ABEV - Ambev S.A. ADR, EWG - iShares MSCI Germany ETF, HEWG - iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Germany ETF, Gold, Oil Stocks, Covered Calls, GMRE - Global Medical REIT Inc., Closed-End Funds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * C...

09-25-2020: Should Your Spending Priorities Ever Include An Expensive Vehicle?

September 26, 2020 00:08 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

The difference between the monthly payment on a $50,000 pickup truck and a $20,000 car is enough to max out your individual retirement account in a given year. Today's Stocks & Topics: Harley-Davidson, SPH - Suburban Propane Partners L.P., CHDN - Churchill Downs Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., ZI - ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. Cl A, NOW - ServiceNow Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name at least 3 types of organizational structures used by small businesses? And can you ...

09-24-2020: Opinion: The Real Danger For The Market Now Is-- You

September 24, 2020 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Reacting to short-term events as if they were permanent changes is problematic. Today's Stocks & Topics: CVX - Chevron Corp., Evaluation, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., Real Assets, K - Kellogg Co., GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Barbell Strategy, Oil. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

09-23-2020: 3 Things To Keep In Mind As You Handle Market Volatility

September 23, 2020 23:53 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

The average person saving for retirement might experience as many as seven recessions but, in the long-run, "panic selling" can backfire. Today's Stocks & Topics: GE - General Electric Co., Investing for Retirement, PTON - Peloton Interactive Inc., VIVO - Meridian Bioscience Inc., PZZA - Papa John's International Inc., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., AAPL - Apple Inc., Electric Volkswagen, TSLA - Tesla Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "As we celebrate SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, what per...

09-22-2020: Opinion: The Markets Are Entering Their Most Treacherous Season

September 22, 2020 23:51 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Since 1952, the Dow industrials have averaged a 0.8% decline in presidential election years, while the S&P 500 index averaged a 0.7% drop. Today's Stocks & Topics: EXC - Exelon Corp., Roth I-R-A in Your 60s, Home Sales, The Election and Older Americans, Real Assets, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, EXPI - eXp World Holdings Inc., BPYU - Brookfield Property REIT Inc. ...

09-21-2020: Can We Expect More 'Pain Ahead' In The Mortgage Market?

September 21, 2020 23:55 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

The number of mortgages in active forbearance programs has declined but some borrowers have not recovered-- so the real test is ahead. Today's Stocks & Topics: HRB - H&R Block Inc., STT - State Street Corp., Minimum Volatility, T - AT&T Inc., Leveraged Oil & Gas ETFs, DHI - D.R. Horton Inc., ETFs, LYD – LYDEC, TGT - Target Corp., Ray Dalio. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Adve...

09-18-2020: Is It Time For Income Seeking Investors To Take A Fresh Look At Utility Stocks?

September 18, 2020 23:53 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

While equity indices have risen to records and bond yields have sunk to all-time lows, utility stocks are being left behind. Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., SAIC - Science Applications International Corp., Volume, HT - Hersha Hospitality Trust Cl A, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., FAANG Stocks, APOG - Apogee Enterprises Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., 401k, EBAY - eBay Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many electric vehicles were sold in the United States in 2019? And ...

09-17-2020: Home-builder Sentiment Soars To Record High, But There Is A Red Flag

September 17, 2020 23:55 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Builder confidence in the single-family home market again reached its highest reading in the survey’s 35-year history-- but there may be a catch. Today's Stocks & Topics: Unity Technologies IPO, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Investing Accounts, Lower Rates, EHTH - eHealth Inc., MCD - McDonald's Corp., Steven Mnuchin Qualifications, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., MYL - Mylan N.V. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great...

09-16-2020: Are There Serious Risks In The Fed's New Strategy?

September 16, 2020 23:49 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

The big issue in the world of central banking is last month’s official pivot to average inflation targeting-- but a rapid recovery means a faster pace of inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed, SO - Southern Co., K - Kellogg Co., CLX - Clorox Co., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., IP - International Paper Co., PLTH - Planet 13 Holdings Inc., WRK - WestRock Co., DECK - Deckers Outdoor Corp., Eli Lilly and Company. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: ht...

09-15-2020: Treasury Secretary: ‘Now Is Not The Time To Worry’ About Deficit Or Fed Balance Sheet

September 15, 2020 23:55 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Steven Mnuchin says that the economic crisis warrants extraordinary stimulus from both Congress and the Fed. Today's Stocks & Topics: MET - MetLife Inc., Social Security, GM's Flying Car, LMND - Lemonade Inc., REITs and I-R-As, QDEL - Quidel Corp., BDX - Becton Dickinson & Co., Diversification, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., JANWX - Janus Henderson Global Research Fund, TSLA - Tesla Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettaston...

09-14-2020: Stock Dividends Were Ravaged By The Pandemic-- Is The Worst Over?

September 14, 2020 23:55 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Analyst: Recovery to pre-pandemic levels is not likely for at least two years, but dividend and buyback sentiment may already be rebounding. Today's Stocks & Topics: Emergency Funds, APT - Alpha Pro Tech Ltd., Outstanding Shares, CVS - CVS Health Corp., BTG - B2Gold Corp., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Market Makers, Taxes & 401k, GRMN - Garmin Ltd., Investing in Bitcoin. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay A...

09-11-2020: Leveraging Our Awareness On National 401(k) Day

September 11, 2020 23:54 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

With only 70% of Americans financially prepared for retirement, understanding what you can do to make the dream of retirement a reality is important. Today's Stocks & Topics: Best Stock Price, CVS - CVS Health Corp., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Roth I-R-A, EBIX - Ebix Inc., FDX - FedEx Corp., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Snowflake IPO, VLO - Valero Energy Corp., HCSG - Healthcare Services Group Inc., Bankruptcies. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking back, HOW DID THE STOCK MARKET REACT? And how can we broadly asse...

09-10-2020: German Bank Analyst: The 'Age Of Disorder' As Millennials Redistribute Wealth

September 10, 2020 23:53 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

During this generational transformation, has the technology revolution caused permanent changes to our economy and society? Today's Stocks & Topics: BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., Retirement, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., HE - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Social Security, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: ...

09-09-2020: Opinion: Why The Fed’s New Inflation Policy Could Backfire

September 09, 2020 23:55 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

A key 10-year measure of inflation expectations has nearly quadrupled since March, commodity prices are soaring, and the dollar has fallen to a nearly three-year low. Today's Stocks & Topics: VIPS - Vipshop Holdings Ltd. ADR, TPL - Texas Pacific Land Trust Sub. Share Cert, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, Preferred Stocks, SRNE - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc., Jobs Openings, Retail Sector, DLTR - Dollar Tree Inc., INTC - Intel Corp., Tech Companies, Value vs. Growth ETFs, CZR - C...

09-08-2020: How Running From Cities To Suburbs Could Affect Your Finances

September 08, 2020 23:58 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

The 5 financial factors you need to consider when calculating the cost of a move. Today's Stocks & Topics: GME - GameStop Corp. Cl A, 20 Year Old New Investor, Jobs Report, Muni-Bonds, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, NASDAQ, HOFV - Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, BLCN - Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF, TSLA - Tesla Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosett...

09-07-2020: Best of Caller Questions

September 07, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-As, Trading Accounts, Stock Split, New Investor, Investing, Copper Industry, Mutual Funds, 401k Contributions, Roth I-R-A for a Child, Stock Value, Buying a House, Options, Assett Allocation, Online Trading, Day Trading, International Exposure, UBER, PEG Ratio, Borrowing from 401k, Special-purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, 529 Plan. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Au...

09-04-2020: How Retiring Early Affects Your Social Security Benefits

September 04, 2020 23:53 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

It is important to make a distinction between retiring early and claiming Social Security benefits early. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Beige Book, The Fed & Inflation, FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp., Real Estate Market, Life Insurance, JPS - Nuveen Preferred & Income Securities Fund, Thrift Savings Plan (TFP), VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, BB - BlackBerry Ltd. TRIVIA QUESTION: "In times of federal budget deficits, do we know WHAT it costs the U.S. gover...

09-03-2020: Opinion: The Coming Foreclosure Crisis Will Not Look Like The Last One

September 03, 2020 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The coronavirus recession is all but certain to cause a spike in foreclosures as mortgage forbearance periods end. Today's Stocks & Topics: HUM - Humana Inc., Selling Strategy, Precious Metals, CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., GRBK - Green Brick Partners Inc., Foreign Investments, Jobs Report, RGA - Reinsurance Group of America Inc., Cheap Money-Cheap Loans, CP - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., Dividends. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https:/...

09-02-2020: Are You Overlooking A Smart Way To Play The 'Stuck At Home' Trend In The Market?

September 02, 2020 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

An analyst believes there’s something going on that investors need to watch: a housing shortage outside cities. Today's Stocks & Topics: Robin Hood App, Beige Book, New Eviction Moratorium, TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, AAPL - Apple Inc. Split, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., EVFM - Evofem Biosciences Inc., LMB - Limbach Holdings Inc., IP - International Paper Co., MRNA - Moderna Inc., Selling Strategy, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, GILD - Gilead Sciences In...

09-01-2020: The Stock Market Is Roaring, But Should You Fear An Awful September?

September 01, 2020 23:52 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

One analyst charted the DOW back to 1896 and he says that in September, of the average presidential-election year, the stock market actually has risen. Today's Stocks & Topics: Euro vs. Dollar, Possible Pullback, U.S. Manufacturing, TSLA - Tesla Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., CNCR - Loncar Cancer Immunotherapy ETF, Trading Strategy, INTC - Intel Corp., PCG - PG&E Corp., Bonds, LAD - Lithia Motors Inc. Cl A, BTG - B2Gold Corp., PFE - Pfizer Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHEN did Intel (INTC) become the ...

08-31-2020: No End To Summer Surge: Homebuyer Mortgage Demand Has Spiked By 33%

August 31, 2020 23:48 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Pent-up demand, a stay-at-home mindset, diminished inventory, and low mortgage rates are adding fuel to the fire. Today's Stocks & Topics: New Retail Accounts, Weak Dollar, Retirement Funds, Bonds & Yields, 401k, PTON - Peloton Interactive Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Retirement Allocation, BA - Boeing Co., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.eba...

08-28-2020: Opinion: For Investors, There Are Always Opportunities

August 28, 2020 23:52 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

As savers and investors look to the market for dividend yield, what are 3 reliable stock screening metrics? Today's Stocks & Topics: ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., PZZA - Papa John's International Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Portfolio Rebalancing, Inflation, Registered Investment Adviser, NIO - NIO Inc. ADR, KR - Kroger Co., Global Inflation. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the NAME of the TOY COMPANY that is today the world's third largest by revenue? And can you name 2 of its famous competitor...

Books