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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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04-16-20: Can PayPal And Square Finally Prove They Can Beat The Banks?

April 17, 2020 00:14 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

With many small businesses in COVID-19 crisis mode, PayPal and Square have been approved to distribute Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Today's Stocks & Topics: LOGI - Logitech International S.A., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., Travel Industry, DAL - Delta Air Lines Inc., ETFs, WDAY - Workday Inc. Cl A, Silver ETFs, Non-Traded REITs, Index Investing, Money Market Funds, Oil Industry, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code ...

04-15-20: JP Morgan Chase Will Strengthen Mortgage Borrowing Standards

April 15, 2020 23:52 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

The change highlights how banks are quickly shifting gears to respond to the darkening U.S. economic outlook and stress in the housing market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Private REITs, Coronavirus vs. Globalization, VMW - VMware Inc., Market Trends, Investing Strategy, USO - United States Oil Fund LP, UAL - United Airlines Holdings Inc., 401k, Bonds, RCL - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Payment Apps, ABR - Arbor Realty Trust Inc., 5G Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my ...

04-14-20: With 5 Million Additional Unemployment Claims Expected, Could Layoffs Become Permanent?

April 14, 2020 23:52 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

As companies look to trim costs, economists say there could be more longer-term and permanent layoffs for retail, travel, and restaurant workers. Today's Stocks & Topics: GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, MGM - MGM Resorts International, Stimulus Package, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., G - Genpact Ltd., BAC - Bank of America Corp., LUV - Southwest Airlines Co., AAL - American Airlines Group Inc., Sources of Emergency Cash. ...

04-13-20: Will Debt-Fueled Inflation Make The ‘Cash Is Trash’ Argument Viable?

April 13, 2020 23:55 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

The founder of the world’s largest hedge fund has warned there will be some combination of monetized deficits, currency depreciation, and large tax increases. Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP, CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., LMRK - Landmark Infrastructure Partners L.P., MUB - iShares National Muni Bond ETF, HNP - Huaneng Power International Inc. ADR, RTX - Raytheon Technologies Corp. TRIVIA QUESTION: "China emerged as one of...

04-10-20: Opinion: Coronavirus Effect Could Be ‘Far Deeper Than The Subprime Crisis’

April 10, 2020 23:53 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

04-10-20: Opinion: Coronavirus Effect Could Be ‘Far Deeper Than The Subprime Crisis’   One mortgage company CEO is warning of dire straits in light of severe unemployment figures. Today's Stocks & Topics: Buy Cheap Stocks, Russia–Saudi Arabia Oil Price War, EVR - Evercore Inc. Cl A, Investing Strategy, BRY - Berry Corp., Stop Losses, CCL Carnival Corp., CVNA - Carvana Co. Cl A, Rebalancing, USO - United States Oil Fund LP. TRIVIA QUESTION: "HOW MANY people in YOUR state have LOST jobs du...

04-09-20: Many Small Business Owners Are Being ‘Shut Out’ Of The $350 Billion Loan Program

April 09, 2020 23:54 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Small businesses make up half of our economy, but this crisis has the potential to be the 'last straw' for many owners and their employees. Today's Stocks & Topics: RUT - Russell 2000 Index, Market and The Economy, Dogecoin, Oil, LB - L Brands Inc., Investing Strategy, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., Target Date Funds. 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...

04-08-20: Some of The Best InvestTalk Calls 02

April 09, 2020 00:18 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A, ETFs, Mutual Funds, 401k, 200 Day Moving Average, Insurance, Rebuilding After Bankruptcy, Roth I-R-A, Fiancial Analysis, Young Investor, Mutual Funds vs. ETFs, Unusual Expectations, Over the Counter Stocks, Long-Short Mutual Funds, When to Sell, I-Bonds, Income Production Vehicles, Equity, Investing for Kids. 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 Adver...

04-07-20: Trader's Opinion: Stocks That Could Get A Boost From 'Work-A-Home' Trend

April 08, 2020 00:07 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

With millions of Americans working remotely, a handful of stocks are poised to benefit from the boom. Today's Stocks & Topics: Grocery Prices, Doctors and Nurses Shortage, Having Emergency Funds, STOR - STORE Capital Corp., DIS - Walt Disney Co., JNUG - Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares, Reinvesting Dividends, PFE - Pfizer Inc., RESN - Resonant Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many people does Walmart employ-- and how many does Amazon employ?" Our Sponsors: * Check out Rose...

04-06-20: Economic Analyst: Bear-Market Survival Tips

April 06, 2020 23:53 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

This opinion projects that the selloff for equities and many other assets will continue until excess speculation stops. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Buybacks, Risk Premium, What is Panic, AAPL - Apple Inc., Companies with Debt, KRO - Kronos Worldwide Inc.,  CZR - Caesars Entertainment Corp., GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF. 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 I...

04-03-20: Entering Retirement In The Middle Of A Health And Financial Crisis

April 03, 2020 23:54 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

The idea of leaving the workforce now may seem reckless, how can you handle your money and emotions? Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil Prices, Job Openings, PEP - PepsiCo Inc., Stimulus Package, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, Dividends, WRI - Weingarten Realty Investors, O - Realty Income Corp., Preferred Stocks. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Today's economic shock-- the deliberate shutdown of the U.S. economy affects 330 million Americans-- but what was the U.S. population in 1929 du...

04-02-20: Which States Could Suffer The Biggest Coronavirus Job Losses?

April 02, 2020 23:57 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

When the pandemic eventually subsides, the economic impact will be felt unevenly from one part of the country to another. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, CXW - CoreCivic Inc., GRMN - Garmin Ltd., Travel Stocks, Investing in the Market, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, MKL - Markel Corp., Leverage, SLB - Schlumberger Ltd. 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: htt...

04-01-20: Opinion: 60 Large U.S. Companies Are ‘Susceptible To A Dividend Cut’

April 02, 2020 00:03 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Investors who rely on income are already seeing companies reduce or eliminate dividend payouts as the coronavirus spreads. Today's Stocks & Topics: ISM Report for March, Stock Market Recovery, Oil Prices, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., ERI - Eldorado Resorts Inc., COVID-19, KR - Kroger Co., JDST - Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PLC ADR, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., MUR - Murphy Oil Corp., PGR - Progressive Corp., Big Box Stores Stats, NVAX - No...

03-31-20: Opinion: Several Indicators Suggest A Stock Market Bottom

March 31, 2020 23:50 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

*Panic selling of stocks has ceased as the economic stimulus takes hold, but coronavirus fears could send the S&P 500 swooning again. *Today's Stocks & Topics: Statistics, Another Stimulus Package, SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., Coronavirus Indicators, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Technical Questions, ETFs, EXC - Exelon Corp., 401k, TWNK - Hostess Brands Inc. Cl A, Mutual Funds, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., Ginnie Mae, The Stock Market. *TRIVIA QUESTI...

03-30-20: The Fed’s Balance Sheet Just Passed $5 Trillion For The First Time

March 31, 2020 00:23 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

The central bank is greatly increasing the amount of Treasurys and other assets it owns in an effort to keep markets and the economy afloat during the coronavirus crisis. Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio Risk, Roth I-R-A, AXP - American Express Co., BKNG - Booking Holdings Inc., EXPE - Expedia Group Inc.,  MLM - Martin Marietta Materials Inc., MPC - Marathon Petroleum Corp., Dollar Cost Average. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www....

03-27-20: Coronavirus Slowdown Starts To Rival The Fed's 'Doomsday Bank Stress' Scenario

March 28, 2020 00:02 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Could the unfolding market shock and the economic crisis caused by coronavirus disruption shape up be a nightmare scenario for the Federal Reserve?   Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed & Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, The Bond Market, WORK - Slack Technologies Inc., KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Roth I-R-A, BA - Boeing Co., Best Time of the Day to Buy, AFL - AFLAC Inc., GBCI - Glacier Bancorp Inc., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp., WM - Waste Management Inc.   TRI...

03-26-20: Opinion: The Stock Market Rally Has A Better-Than-Even Chance Of Failing

March 27, 2020 00:02 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

There has been a fresh bullishness in stocks, but ‘capitulation’ among investors has not yet occurred. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed Balance Sheet, EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, D Dominion Energy Inc., MINT - PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF, Bonds, PULS - PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF, Stimulus Package, TZOO – Travelzoo, EXPE - Expedia Group 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.c...

03-25-20: Global Investor Opinion: Trump ‘Kind Of Right’ About Wanting To Get U.S. Back To Work Soon

March 26, 2020 00:21 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

The U.S. economy can’t remain virtually shut down forever, so is a fast stock market recovery possible once the worst of the outbreak passes?   Today's Stocks & Topics: Stimulus Package, Insiders Are Buying, Who's Hiring, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Crude Oil, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., Retirement Distribution, VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, HOG - Harley-Davidson Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "During World War 2, from 1941 to 1945, HOW many aircraft did the United States ...

03-24-20: Real Estate Billionaire's Opinion: The U.S. Commercial-Mortgage Market Is On The 'Brink Of Collapse'

March 25, 2020 00:17 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

If banks and the government don’t take prompt action to keep borrowers from defaulting, a “domino effect” of catastrophic economic consequences could occur.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Is this The Bottom of the Market?, China Economy, Bonds, 401(k) Rollover, MKC - McCormick & Co. Inc., TNXP - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp., Balance Sheet, BAC - Bank of America Corp., UTX - United Technologies Corp., TXRH - Texas Roadhouse Inc., Debt, VGHCX - Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor. Our S...

03-23-20: Opinion: How The Coronavirus Is Threatening The Housing Market’

March 24, 2020 00:15 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

A mortgage firm CEO says lenders must prepare now for a U.S. recession.   Today's Stocks & Topics: F - Ford Motor Co., HAL - Halliburton Co., Tax Day Extension, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Mortgage Refinancing, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., Index Funds, Commodities. 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 Priv...

03-20-20: Market Watcher: Stay-At-Home Stocks Make ‘Perfect Sense In Current Environment’

March 21, 2020 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

In this historically volatile market, companies experiencing disruption are going to adapt and there should be upside momentum.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Good for the Market, The Fed, The Market, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., MSCI - MSCI Inc., New Inverstor, BGR - BlackRock Energy & Resources Trust, Semiconductor Stocks, GNMA - iShares GNMA Bond ETF, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., The Economy.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "After biotech stocks pulled off a late-year rebound, the stage is set for rep...

03-19-20: Fraud Alert: Scammers May Try To Steal Coronavirus Relief Direct Payments

March 20, 2020 00:19 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

The White House wants to send checks immediately to American households but the Federal Trade Commission is warning people to "on guard".   Today's Stocks & Topics: The Bond Market, Cash is Now King, REITs, KR - Kroger Co., Call Options, FDX - FedEx Corp., Housing Market, T - AT&T Inc., How Much to Invest?, PPLT - Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., WOPEY - Woodside Petroleum Ltd. ADR. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY fo...

03-18-20: Is Now The Time To Consider Buying Into The "Megatech Club"?

March 18, 2020 23:58 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Analysis of stock prices for Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Google parent Alphabet reveals potential opportunities.   Today's Stocks & Topics: DIS - Walt Disney Co., WES - Western Midstream Partners L.P., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., Economic Numbers, Pension Benefits, Coronavirus Impact on Retailers, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Safe Investment, Water and Paper Sales, DBX - Dropbox Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "We have just over 100 Americans dead from the coronavirus-- so far. But back in ...

03-17-20: Opinion: Based On History, The Stock Market Is Pricing In A Recession

March 17, 2020 23:56 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

The market’s blistering sell-off over the last month is so bad that investors have already pretty much priced U.S. stocks as if the economy is headed for a recession. Today's Stocks & Topics: Is The Market a Bargain?, Small Business Are The Most Vulnerable, VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, Cash Back, HDB - HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR, 529 Plans, MMP - Magellan Midstream Partners L.P., DIV - Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Mr. Trump ask...

03-16-20: Report: Small Businesses Say The Coronavirus Is Causing Supply-Chain Squeezes

March 17, 2020 00:01 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

New data from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that the current effects may be limited, but worries are big.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Debt, CVX - Chevron Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Caps, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Market Decline, ADS - Alliance Data Systems Corp., The Stock Market, TXT - Textron Inc., STOR - STORE Capital Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out...

03-13-20: Opinion: Equity Markets Are In A Vulnerable Position

March 14, 2020 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The toxic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has collided with the over-leveraged and vulnerable U.S. corporate sector.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Market Damage, Developing a Plan, Coronavirus, Gold, LYB – Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. Cl A, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Gold Mining, PFE - Pfizer Inc., USO - United States Oil Fund LP, PCG - PG&E Corp., BGS - B&G Foods Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "During the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 to 1919-- how much of a drop occurred fo...

03-12-20: Should Young Investors Keep 100% Of Their Money In Stocks During A Correction?

March 13, 2020 00:11 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Risk for the investor requires context, so where you are in your investment life cycle should play a huge role in determining your risk profile.   Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., OIS - Oil States International Inc., 401k, SPXS - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares, PFE - Pfizer Inc., Investing Options, PEAK - Healthpeak Properties Inc., Healthcare, T - AT&T Inc., PCK - PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund II. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosett...

03-11-20: Could The Stock Market Plunge Cause A Recession?

March 12, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

One analyst says the root of our equity downturn is the response to virus fears and an anticipated earnings hit--not financial conditions.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Should You Stop Flying Because the Coronavirus?, MMM - 3M Co., PLM - Polymet Mining Corp., TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, BAC - Bank of America Corp., MO - Altria Group Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, AAPL - Apple Inc., BA - Boeing Co., California Bonds, UCO - ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Cr...

03-10-2020: ENCORE Show from January 1st, 2020 - Some of The Best InvestTalk Calls 03

March 11, 2020 00:10 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, IPOs, Stock Investing, Brokers, Gold, 401k, Bonds, Treasury Bonds, ETFs, Companies Buying Back Stocks, Financial Advisors vs. Planners, Trading, Starting a Hedge Fund, Investing, College Savings Plans, Warrants, Dividends, Stock Evaluation, Retirement. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

03-09-20: How The Mortgage Refinancing Boom Helped Drive Down the 10-Year Treasury Yield

March 09, 2020 23:56 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Refinancing can accelerate the slide in Treasury yields in a roundabout way because homeowners are effectively paying off the principal on their loan early.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Lessons from the Dot-Com Bubble, Short Term Lending Market, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., DUK - Duke Energy Corp., Cash Flow, AAPL - Apple Inc., Building a Portfolio, SPHD - Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF, Gold ETFs, RDS.A - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Sto...

03-06-20: Are Some Of The World's Largest Economies On The Brink Of Recession?

March 07, 2020 00:55 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

There are signs that some of the world's top economies could slide into recession because the coronavirus outbreak is compounding pre-existing weaknesses.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., YEXT - Yext Inc., Germany, Mortgage Rates, Careers at Risk, Young Investor, F - Ford Motor Co., HYG - iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "In 2020, the Dow has already registered swings of 3% or greater on five occasions-- so, HOW does ...

March Bonus Show – InvestTalk Callers - 03-06-20

March 06, 2020 21:36 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

This special InvestTalk “Rapid Fire Hour” features brisk-paced answers to 28 listener questions.   Today's Stocks & Topics: DEAC - Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. Cl A, MRO - Marathon Oil Corp., First I-R-A, USO - United States Oil Fund LP, UWT - Velocity-shares 3x Long Crude Oil ETNs linked to the S&P GSCI Crude Oil Index ER, DWT - Velocity-shares 3x Inverse Crude Oil ETNs linked to the S&P GSCI Crude Oil Index ER, Conference Calls, FOCPX - Fidelity OTC Portfolio, TRU – TransUnion, Asse...

03-05-20: 5 Questions To Ask Before You Refinance Your Mortgage

March 06, 2020 00:59 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Taking out a new home loan could cost you thousands of dollars in fees and making the wrong choices can significantly reduce your potential savings.   Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Interest Rates, Brands, Home Builders, FZROX - Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Companies That Benefit From Coronavirus, GM - General Motors Co., DUK - Duke Energy Corp., BKNG - Booking Holdings Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., CVI - ...

03-04-20: Opinion: Global Economy Will ‘Stop Just Short’ Of Coronavirus Recession?

March 05, 2020 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Goldman Sachs’ chief economist says more weakness from China, or a pullback in consumer activity, might bring us close to recession.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Consumer Spending, Super Tuesday, Million Dollars for Retirement, WYNN - Wynn Resorts Ltd., ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Investing Strategies, Car Payments or Invest, Shorting the S&P, CMCSA - Comcast Corp. Cl A, Economics Student, Day Trader.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "The development of the modern pharmaceutical industry can be trac...

03-03-20: Could the Coronavirus Outbreak be the 'Biggest Danger' for the Global Economy Since the Financial Crisis of 2008?

March 04, 2020 00:53 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Some analysts are predicting the downside-risk scenario will be sharper and more prolonged.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Diversification, TSLA - Tesla Inc., QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Interest Rates, Research Platform, VWAHX - Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor, Market Hedges, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., I-R-A Accounts, V - Visa Inc. Cl A, TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Historically speaking, following market SELL OFFS, ...

03-02-20: Could Buying The Current Dip Be Risky For Investors?

March 03, 2020 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

With the markets down sharply year-to-date, market watchers have mixed opinions on just how to play the decline.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Robin Hood App, Co-Working Spaces, New Portfolio, OXLC - Oxford Lane Capital Corp., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., AAL - American Airlines Group Inc., VLO - Valero Energy Corp., Oil, DIV - Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: h...

02-28-20: Opinion: How To Tell When A Bear Market Is Coming

February 29, 2020 00:53 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Attempting to time the market can be dangerous, but there are certain signals that the professionals look for when trying to gauge future risk in stocks.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Falling Market Continues, Economic News, Stocks Going Up This Week, CVX - Chevron Corp., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., ARGGY - Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC ADR, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Investing in the Market, Oil Stocks, CCL - Carnival Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., MPW - Medical Properties Trus...

02-27-20: U.S. New Home Sales Surge To 12.5-Year High In January

February 28, 2020 00:59 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Could housing market strength, which accounts for about 3.1% of GDP, help keep the economic expansion on track?     Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Evaluation, HRB - H&R Block Inc., The Economy, Energy Stocks, TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., Gold, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, New Investor, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Companies Fighting the Corona-virus, Banks, DIS - Walt Disney Co., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., T - AT&T Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone an...

02-26-20: Opinion: Three Protection Plays For ETF Investors Amidst Coronavirus Jitters

February 27, 2020 00:54 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Wall Street volatility damage has been widespread and some buyers are reallocating their holdings to buffer against further downside.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio Concentration, Home Prices, Smoking Too Much Pot, PSX - Phillips 66, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, Greed, Long Term Portfolio, PFE - Pfizer Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Saving to Buy a House, Long Term Care, ENDP - Endo International PLC, MOMO - Momo Inc. ADR.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you happen to be a citizen of Wuhan, ...

02-25-20: Opinion: Some Of The World's Biggest Economies May Be On The Brink Of Recession

February 26, 2020 01:15 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

There are signs that some of the world's top economies could slide into recession because the coronavirus outbreak compounds pre-existing weaknesses.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Top Medicine Technologies, Age Discrimination, Coronavirus Out of Control?, Side Jobs in Retirement, INTC - Intel Corp., F - Ford Motor Co., RIG - Transocean Ltd., Dollar Cost Average, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., MNK - Mallinckrodt PLC, Low Risk ...

02-24-20: Adviser Kudlow: Falling Bond Yields Don’t Reflect U.S. Economy Fundamentals

February 25, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

President Trump’s top economic adviser says the recent decline in U.S. bond yields demonstrates a flight to safer assets in the wake of the coronavirus. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax Season, Bernie Sanders, The Economy, IFN - India Fund Inc., ETFs, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Short vs. Long Term, RDSA - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A, AMT - American Tower REIT. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * C...

02-21-20: Yale Economist: Markets May Face A ‘Pretty Serious Reckoning’ As Coronavirus Slows Growth

February 22, 2020 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

The coronavirus may significantly weaken a global economy that is already in a precarious position.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Morgan Stanley Buys E-Trade, L Brands Sells Victoria Secret, Part-Time Jobs in Retirement, APPN - Appian Corp. Cl A, Corona-virus & The Market, EROS - Eros International PLC A, Gold, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares (ETF), Investing Books.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "What credit score rating RANGE is used to classify EXCELLENT credit users...

02-20-20: Citi Analyst: Gold May Top $2,000 Per Ounce In Next 12 To 24 Months

February 21, 2020 00:56 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

As the record bull market stretches on, and as the coronavirus outbreak incites fears of a potential slowdown in global growth, could gold be a way for investors to hedge risks to the downside?   Today's Stocks & Topics: SWM - Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., RMNI - Rimini Street Inc., EA - Electronic Arts Inc., Options, Cash Flow, Dividend Yields, VOD - Vodafone Group PLC ADR, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone...

02-19-20: Mini-Mortgage Refinance 'Boom' Continues As Coronavirus Keeps Rates Low

February 20, 2020 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Refinance demand drove volume, rising a remarkable 207% compared with the same week one year ago.   Today's Stocks & Topics: HNP - Huaneng Power International Inc. ADR, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., MNK - Mallinckrodt PLC, T - AT&T Inc., ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., Dividend Investment Rules, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, INSG - Inseego Corp., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Where to Find New Companies, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Financial Independence, CRC - Californ...

02-18-20: Report: Coronavirus Scare Leads Fund Managers To Slash China's Growth Outlook

February 19, 2020 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Investment professionals now see China’s $12.2 trillion economy rising an average of only 5.2% over the next three years.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Americans are Saving More Money, Trump's Tax Cuts Benefits, Tesla in Germany, MU - Micron Technology Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, REITs, Recession Signals, SRNE - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc., CBL - CBL & Associates Properties Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "In America, WHAT is t...

02-17-20: ENCORE PRESENTATION - The Best Investtalk Calls #4

February 17, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-As, Roth, Dollar Cost Average, 401k, Variable Annuities, Stock Split, Stock Value, Trust Deeds, Portfolio Management, New Investor, How To Get Into The Stock Market, Close End Funds, Mutual Funds, International Markets, Day Trading, Bond Funds, Investing. 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 & ...

02-14-20: Report: Breaking Up Google Parent Alphabet Could Unlock Value

February 15, 2020 01:28 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

The parts could be worth more than the whole and recent revenue reports shed light on the financial implications of asset spin-offs.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Next Home Buyers, Work Part Time in Retirement, HAS - Hasbro Inc., Coronavirus Update, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., BIG - Big Lots Inc., NTR - Nutrien Ltd., CCL - Carnival Corp., LYG - Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "In America, what is the largest source of RETIREMENT income for MOST retirees-- and what is the av...

02-13-20: FTC Will Investigate ‘Hundreds’ Of Past Acquisitions Made By Big Tech

February 14, 2020 00:53 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Antitrust regulators are widening their net and targets include Microsoft, Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook.   Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A Contributions, Gold & Silver, Coronavirus, ALGN - Align Technology Inc., Cannabis Industry, PFE - Pfizer Inc., Portfolio Risk. 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: h...

02-12-20: Federal Reserve: Household Debt Jumps The Most In 12 Years

February 13, 2020 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

According to the Federal Reserve, total household debt balances increased by $601 billion last year surpassing $14 trillion for the first time.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Is The Market Tired, Big Tech Companies, Warren Buffet, IP - International Paper Co., SSTI - ShotSpotter Inc., SRE - Sempra Energy, Traditional I-R-As, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., PACW - PacWest Bancorp, TSLA - Tesla Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Over the past 30 years, HOW MUCH of an increase has there been in th...

02-11-20: Analysis: REIT Tax Myths

February 12, 2020 00:51 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

REIT investors were big winners from recent tax reforms and an investor’s experience with REITs shouldn’t be any different than a typical dividend-paying stock.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Marijuana Stocks, T-Mobile & Sprint Merge, Job Openings, China, WB - Weibo Corp. ADR, USMCA Trade Agreement, Coronavirus, SPG - Simon Property Group Inc., Utilities in China, LMRK - Landmark Infrastructure Partners L.P., MEDIF - Medipharm Labs Corp.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Back in 1870, John D. Rockefel...

02-10-20: Report: Where The Jobs Are By Sector

February 11, 2020 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

The January 2020 jobs report showed U.S. companies added many more positions than expected during the month.   Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A Mistakes, January Effect in the Stock Market, The Dollar, PDCE - PDC Energy Inc., China & the Coronavirus, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, BA - Boeing Co., Non-Deductible IRAs, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., GME - GameStop Corp. Cl A, HYRE - HyreCar Inc., Risk. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosetta...

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