InvestTalk
1,740 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★ - 719 ratingsNavigating 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.
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12-05-19: Corporate America's Debt Load Is Nearing 47% Of The Overall Economy
December 06, 2019 01:36 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBSince the financial crisis in 2008, corporations have splurged on debt and experts are warning that ballooning figures could worsen a future economic downturn. Today's Stocks & Topics: Overall earnings are in decline, Earnings vs. book value, Investing in real estate, URI - United Rentals Inc., HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., UNG - United States Natural Gas Fund L.P., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., SPHD - Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF. Inc Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosett...
12-04-19: Where To Hide Out If We Have Another December Market Plunge
December 05, 2019 01:20 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn 2018, we saw the worst December decline since the Great Depression-- but there are safe sectors if you know where to look. Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., ZTS - Zoetis Inc., At age 50, how do I allocate my retirement funds?, IRA distributions?, '529' plan?, Stop-loss order?, STEVE comments on: How overseas 10-year treasury rates compare with the U.S., STEVE reveals: 3 things in 2020 that might affect the market. Inc Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers a...
12-03-19: Opinion: Stocks Will Not Keep Climbing Next Year
December 04, 2019 01:04 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe average Wall Street estimate expects corporate earnings to grow by 10% next year, but strategists at Morgan Stanley are forecasting flat corporate profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Retirement Plans?, EA - Electronic Arts Inc., OPEC oil prices, Company debt, Road to riches, T – AT&T, tech stocks-- buying dividend stocks or growth stocks? TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking at U.S. e-commerce penetration, as a percentage of TOTAL RETAIL sales, how do...
12-02-19: Weakening Manufacturing Data Caused Stock Drops
December 03, 2019 00:59 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn the first trading day of December, stocks started down as investors digested disappointing economic data along with the latest trade news. Today's Stocks & Topics: UGI - UGI Corp., Electric Vehicles, Investing in the Stock Market, International Funds, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., BME – Black Rock Health Sciences Trust. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, ONLINE sales for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Our Spon...
11-29-19: ENCORE - Some of The Best InvestTalk Calls #1
November 29, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBToday's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, Technical Analysis, How to Start Investing, 529 Plan, Roth I-R-A, Investments & Taxes, Retirement, 401k & Mortgage, Pension Plan, New Investor, Large Caps, Dividends, Saving for College, Sectors, Interest Rates, Annuities. 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://redcir...
11-29-19: ENCORE - Some of The Best Investtalk Calls
November 29, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBToday's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, Technical Analysis, How to Start Investing, 529 Plan, Roth I-R-A, Investments & Taxes, Retirement, 401k & Mortgage, Pension Plan, New Investor, Large Caps, Dividends, Saving for College, Sectors, Interest Rates, Annuities.
11-28-19: ENCORE - Netflix Shares Have Surged 23,000% Since Year 2000, But The Top Surge Performer Did Much Better
November 28, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIf you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today. Today's Stocks & Topics: Search Engines, Tesla's Profit, 401k Contributions, Interest Rates, Investing in the Market, Trading Platforms, Investing with KPP, Mutual Funds, Insurance, Money Management, The Market, International Investing, I-R-As, Triple-Double Tops, Earnings. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rose...
11-27-19: Activists Are Building A "Grass-Roots" Alliance Against Amazon
November 28, 2019 00:53 - 45 minutes - 42 MBA coalition named 'Athena' is working to confront Amazon on issues like digital surveillance, antitrust concerns and working conditions in warehouses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Statistics, Small Caps, Retirement Accounts, Unprofitable Companies, Holiday Sales, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, CVS - CVS Health Corp., SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, Beating the Market, Portfolio Re-Balance. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil...
11-26-19: Opinion: The ‘Great Rotation’ Will Arrive In 2020 And Bring Another Strong Year For Stocks
November 27, 2019 00:57 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBJP Morgan analysts are predicting that retail investors might rapidly switch from bond funds to equity funds. Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Consumer Confidence Index, Qualified Withdrawals from Roth IRAs, PEAK - Healthpeak Properties Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, UGAZ – Velocity Shares 3x Long Natural Gas ETN linked to the S&P GSCI Natural Gas Index Excess Return, Investing in the Bull Market, DLTR - Dollar Tree Inc., Peer-to-Peer Lending, SCHW - Charles Sch...
11-25-19: $33 billion CEO: It's Time For Congress To Pass the USMCA And Protect America's Economy
November 26, 2019 00:58 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThe CEO of 3M company says the U.S., Mexico, Canada trade agreement would ensure access for American businesses into the Canadian and Mexican markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, Retirement Accounts, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, MIDD - Middleby Corp., The Silver Tsunami, KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PLC ADR, INTC - Intel Corp., Online Privacy. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for...
11-22-19: Opinion: Worst Of Global Economic Slowdown May Be Over
November 23, 2019 00:58 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBEconomists have expressed concerns that a global slowdown, and the trade war, could tip the U.S. into recession-- but a prominent voice sees a rising GDP in 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: WM - Waste Management Inc., China, Tesla Truck, UXIN - Uxin Ltd. ADR, Real Estate, 401k, Jobs Report, Home Sales, Leading Economic Indicators, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp. Buying AMTD - TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., Most Profitable Company in the World, T - AT&T Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers an...
11-21-19: Target CEO: Digital Sales Surge While Cost Of Handling Online Orders Drops
November 22, 2019 00:53 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBBusiness is booming for Target thanks to investments that make it easy for shoppers to buy items online and get them that same day. Today's Stocks & Topics: AAN - Aaron's Inc., Roth 401k vs. Regular 401k, Stocks to Buy When Democrats or Republicans Win, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., XOMExxon Mobil Corp., Renewal Energy, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitco...
11-20-19: U.S. Housing Starts Rebound With Building Permits At Highest Level In Over 12 Years
November 21, 2019 00:56 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAmid lower mortgage rates, the latest data demonstrates strength in the housing market. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Federal Reserve, Leading Indicators, CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., AEO - American Eagle Outfitters Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Portfolio Re-balancing, Recession, AAPL - Apple Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: ...
11-19-19: The Digital Money Revolution Is Happening
November 20, 2019 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBDigital money is already a key battleground in finance-- with big tech, banks, and processors all vying to become a gateway into the platform-based economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Joe Davis - Vanguard's Global Chief Economist, Universities With Best Returns On Your Money, Mortgage Rates, Retail Sales, Withdrawal Rates, F - Ford Motor Co., 401k Holders in America, Utilities, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., FCAU - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., Semiconductor Sector, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares,...
11-18-19: The Stock Market’s 10-year Run Has Become The Best Bull Market Ever
November 19, 2019 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe current market boom, which started in March of 2009, has enabled a whopping 468% gain for the S&P 500. Today's Stocks & Topics: XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Military Defense, Renewable Energy Market, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Buying a Stock, Hong Kong, CHRS - Coherus BioSciences Inc., NILSY - Norilsk Nickel Mining & Metallurgical Co. ADR, College Tuition. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. Our...
11-15-19: ENCORE - Opinion: Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Is Smoke And Mirror Nonsense
November 15, 2019 23:52 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe next battle for central-bank independence is already unfolding-- and this could potentially destabilize the entire global financial system. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Real Estate, The Stock Market, Credit Scores, How Old is Old?, Grant Deed, Resistance, The Dow Theory, Payroll Numbers, New Investor, Cash Reserve Fund, Retirement, Variable Annuities, Statistics, Book Value, Economic Value. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: ht...
11-14-19: Google Is Getting Into Banking And The Company Will Offer Checking Accounts Next Year
November 15, 2019 00:54 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBPrevious financial plans by Apple and Facebook faced obstacles, but the search giant will become the latest Silicon Valley leader to reach into the banking space. Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney+, Amazon and Virginia, WELL - Welltower Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Investing Your Money, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., GFF - Griffon Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Go...
11-13-19: UBS Survey: More Than Half Of The World’s Richest Investors See A Big Market Decline In 2020
November 14, 2019 00:59 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBFifty-five percent of 3,400 'high net worth' investors report they expect a significant drop in the markets at some point next year. Today's Stocks & Topics: P.E. Ratio, CCR - CONSOL Coal Resources LP, Don't Be Too Bullish, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, ETFs, Inflation, Bullish or Bearish, GE - General Electric Co., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can Inv...
11-12-19: Opinion: Why The Prospective $70 Billion Buyout Of Walgreens May Signal An End To The Market Rally
November 13, 2019 00:51 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBBanks are already struggling as investors steer clear of hefty private-equity debt packages. Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds Cash Levels, Rate Cuts, Costco & Black Friday Deals, AAPL - Apple Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., IART - Integra Life Sciences Holdings Corp., Swing Trading, MCD - McDonald's Corp., HAS - Hasbro Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many subscribers does Netf...
11-11-19: Opinion: Trump’s Tariffs And The UK Brexit Could Spur Healthier Global Growth
November 12, 2019 00:56 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBFor decades, economic growth has slowed in the West—and more recently in China—owing to technological and demographic trends and bad economic policies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tariffs & The Economy, Auto Industry & Loans, Hong Kong, MLHR - Herman Miller Inc., Swing Trading, Invest in ETFs or Keep Saving, Rollover I-R-A, RIG - Transocean Ltd. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and us...
11-08-19: ENCORE - Trump Advisor Hassett Expects Economy To Defy Earlier Doomsday Predictions With 3% Growth
November 08, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBStronger economic data has signaled a continuation of the 3% growth rate from the fourth quarter of 2017 to Q4 2018. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Housing Market, Fun Performance, Becoming a Trader, Short Sale vs. Put, Gold Coins, 200 Day Moving Average, Caps, New Investor, Credit Card Debt, Roth I-R-A, Annuities. 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: http...
11-07-19: Netflix Shares Have Surged 23,000% Since Year 2000, But The Top Surge Performer Did Much Better
November 08, 2019 00:51 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIf you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today. Today's Stocks & Topics: Search Engines, Tesla's Profit, 401k Contributions, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp., Investing in the Market, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Trading Platforms. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin....
11-06-19: Chipotle Has Staged A Comeback And It Plans To Keep Growing
November 07, 2019 00:52 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBChipotle stock, which has a market value of $20.9 billion, is up 74% this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: PAA - Plains All American Pipeline L.P., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Bond Funds, TSLA - Tesla Inc., TNK - Teekay Tankers Ltd., Financial Independence, Market Forecast. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check ...
11-05-19: Risky Mortgage Bonds Are Back And Delinquencies Are Piling Up
November 06, 2019 00:51 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBA decade after the global financial crisis, a security with some of the same high-risk characteristics is starting to take off. Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Retire, Enterprise Value vs. Book Value, 401k Rollover, ISM Service Sector Report, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., Long Term Care Policy, Value vs. Growth Stocks, Bonds, VTR - Ventas Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. TRIVIA QUESTION: Wh...
11-04-19: More Americans Are Leaving Their Money In 401(k) Plans After Retirement
November 05, 2019 00:57 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB55% of workers are choosing to keep their assets in their former employer’s 401(k) plan a year into retirement-- should you? Today's Stocks & Topics: Federal Reserve Survey, No Spend November, 401k, OZK - Bank OZK, ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., MCD - McDonald's Corp., I-R-A, China, Social Security, MA - Mastercard Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin, S&P 500, The Dow. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and us...
11-01-19: U.S. Economy Added A Solid 128,000 Jobs In October Despite GM Strike And Loss Of Census Workers
November 01, 2019 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe economy grew at 1.9% in the third quarter and the Labor Department says the unemployment rate rose to 3.6% from a 50-year low of 3.5%. Today's Stocks & Topics: ISM Report, Is The Market Overvalue?, Holiday Spending, INTC - Intel Corp., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., COP – Conoco Phillips, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Roth I-R-A & Capital Gains Tax, Vaping, AUY - Yamana Gold Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr fixed mortgage rat...
10-31-19: What Must Employers Do To Attract Skilled Older Workers?
October 31, 2019 23:59 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe job market is tight and companies are looking for productive talent wherever they can find it. Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings Season, Europe's Economy, SPXS - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares, Silver & Gold Ratio, TRIP - TripAdvisor Inc., GDP Report, Real Estate Market, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Banking System. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code ...
10-30-19: Market Strategist Claim: The Signals Are ‘Loud And Clear’ And A New Bull Market Is Underway
October 30, 2019 23:52 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBWith stocks at new highs, the Federal Reserve continues to pump money into the U.S. economy--yet a set of unique indicators signal a bull market. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed Cut, Tesla's Q3 Profits, Jobs Report, Best and Worst Candy for Halloween, Loans From Other Countries, W - Wayfair Inc. Cl A, Economic Activity, Roth I-R-A, VIAB - Viacom Inc. Cl B, Best Countries to Retire, BA - Boeing Co. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields....
10-29-19: Survey: U.S. Business Hiring Falls To 7-year Low
October 30, 2019 00:46 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe hiring slowdown comes as more businesses are reporting slower growth of sales and profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: KB Home – KBH; Herman Miller Inc. - MLHR; Nokia Corp. - NOK; Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. - IIPR; Macerich Co. - MAC; Big Lots Inc. - BIG; What's next for the Federal Reserve?; Things you should stop doing online; In the market, what is the typically the single best/worst day? Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yi...
10-28-19: Regulator Says Government Will ‘Wipe Out’ Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Shareholders-- If Needed
October 28, 2019 23:56 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBApparently, little is settled when it comes to the fates of the two companies that underpin much of the housing finance market in the United States. Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Economy, Manufacturing Sector, Gross Margin, FREL - Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Mortgage, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., VKTX - Viking Therapeutics Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, ...
10-25-19: Durable-Goods Orders Slip 1.1%-- A Bad Sign For The U.S. Economy?
October 26, 2019 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThe continuing U.S-China trade conflict has disrupted the global economy, left business scrambling for new suppliers and dampened investment. Today's Stocks & Topics: Is $1 Million Dollars Enough to Retire On?, Tariff War, Capital Gains Taxes, BAC - Bank of America Corp., Japanese Like Collapse, Consumer Sentiment Report, VMW - VMware Inc., 529 Plan, Dividend Payout Ratio, Investing in the Market. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury ...
10-24-19: Cryptocurrencies Have Come Under Fire From Congress And Bitcoin Has Plunged
October 24, 2019 23:55 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWhile some analysts say Facebook’s plans have put crypto on the map, they have also brought new scrutiny to the technology. Today's Stocks & Topics: WMB - Williams Cos., AYX - Alteryx Inc. Cl A, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., Pension Plans, Fractured Shares, Zero Commissions, OLD - Long-Term Care ETF, Looking for Good Company Fundamentals. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Treasury Yields; Mortgage Rates, TRIVIA ...
10-23-19: The IMF Says China's Economy Is Growing At Slowest Pace in 30 Years
October 23, 2019 23:57 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBDue to escalating tariffs and weakening demand, the International Monetary Fund predicts the Chinese gross domestic product will grow slowly at a rate of only 5.8% in 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bitcoin, Basic Valuations, Quantitative Easing (QE), U.S. Economy, Real Estate, OEC - Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Retirement Plan, TSLA - Tesla Inc., WeWork, MCD - McDonald's Corp., Pessimistic Or Optimistic About The Market. Plus: Key Benchmar...
10-22-19: Corporate Buybacks Are “Plummeting” As Companies Tighten Cash Outlays Amid Global Slowing
October 22, 2019 23:54 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThroughout 2019, S&P 500 cash spending is expected to drop by 6%-- the sharpest annual decline since 2009. Today's Stocks & Topics: EGO – El Dorado Gold Corp., Earnings, SPLK - Splunk Inc., PFFR - InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF, Universal Life Insurance, MYGA: Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities, Gold. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name TWO 2019 IPOs that have done very well-- and TWO IPOs that have pr...
10-21-19: Home-builder Confidence Surges To Highest Level In Nearly Two Years, Thanks To Lower Mortgage Rates
October 22, 2019 00:09 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThe second half of 2019 has seen steady gains in single-family construction, and this is mirrored by the gradual uptick in builder sentiment over the past few months. Today's Stocks & Topics: Foreign Stock Ownership, Corporate Bonds, Social Security Benefits, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., NTC - Nuveen Connecticut Quality Municipal Income Fund, Oil Companies, AXAS - Abraxas Petroleum Corp., TGT - Target Corp., WMT - Walmart Inc., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., FDX - FedEx Corp. Pl...
10-18-19: ENCORE - Feds Block Tax Breaks For Donating To Charitable State Funds
October 18, 2019 22:36 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe IRS has issued final rules blocking attempts by certain states to work around the new cap for state and local tax deductions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Why Not Buy a House, Mandatory 401k Distribution, Yield Curve, Interest Rates, Treasury Bills, Reverse Split, APRN - Blue Apron Holdings Inc. Cl A, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Facebook Products & Users, 401k, Equity Indexed Annuities, Bonds, Stock Evaluation, 401k & Roth I-R-A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Ro...
10-17-19: ENCORE - Why Baby Boomer Household Wealth Is Now 12 Times Greater Than Millenials
October 17, 2019 22:10 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHousing costs, debt, and the Great Recession of 2008 are all to blame-- but there are ways for millennials to get their finances on track. Today's Stocks & Topics: Is the Bond Market in a Bubble?, Investors Should Be Optimistic, Mortgages With a Negative Interest Rate... in Europe, Retirement Money, When to Invest in the Market, Universal Basic Income, College Savings, I-R-A, Stock Limits, Individual Business Operations, Where Does the Money Go. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and ...
10-16-19: ENCORE - Opinion: A ‘Fear Bubble’ Is Creating A Huge Buying Opportunity
October 17, 2019 00:06 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBOne long-time market bull acknowledges the market is in a late-stage economic growth cycle, but he isn’t going into "recession countdown" mode. Today's Stocks & Topics: Silver, REITs, Gold, Job Report, 401k, Bonds Funds, 529 Plan, Trust Deeds, Investing with KPP, Mutual Funds, Insurance, Pension Plans, Level 2. 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://re...
10-15-19: Is the World Economy Sliding Into First Recession Since 2009?
October 16, 2019 00:38 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThe global economy is wobbling and the big question in financial markets and executive suites now is this: Will it tumble over? HOST: Steve Peasley. Today's Stocks & Topics: iShares MSCI Germany ETF (ETF)--EWG; Exxon Mobil Corp.--XOM, Chevron Corp. --CVX; Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (ETF)--FREL, iShares Residential Real Estate ETF (ETF)--REZ; Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.--COKE. ALSO: U.S. Housing investment is high, why?; American consumer is confident; Amazon's security cameras...
10-14-19: Profits Expected To Fall As Earnings Season Kicks Off
October 15, 2019 01:12 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAs concerns about slowing global growth increase, how much of an impact will the trade wars have on corporate profits? Today's Stocks & Topics: Medical Properties Trust Inc.--MPW; PepsiCo Inc.--PEP, B&G Foods Inc.--BGS; IAC/InterActiveCorp.--IAC. Also: Trade talk analysis--what's really going on here?; Uber (UBER) is laying off more employees-- 1,200 total-- to cut costs; Where to invest for LOW RISK?; Federal Reserve buying more T-Bills, why? Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comme...
10-11-19: Yield Curve 'Father' Says Now Is Time To Prepare For Recession
October 11, 2019 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe 3-month Treasury has been in an inverted yield curve since May, and one opinion argues that assets can be better managed when the economy is booming. Today's Stocks & Topics: HABT - Habit Restaurants Inc. Cl A, Treasury Debt, Where Do Your Paycheck Go?, Annuities, CBLK - Carbon Black, Inc., VMW - VMware Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr fixed mortgage rate, Consumer Sentiment Index; TR...
10-10-19: Opinion: Small-Cap Stocks Are Primed To Outperform Large Caps Over Next 10 years
October 11, 2019 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThis opinion argues that small-cap valuations are presenting investors with a big buying opportunity for the long haul. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Expenses, NBA & China, PG&E Shares, Market Cap and Revenue, MDR - McDermott International Inc., Marijuana Sector, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Real Estate, VLO - Valero Energy Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr fixed mortgage rate and Bitcoin. Our Sponsors: * Chec...
10-09-19: U.S. Budget Deficit Almost $1 Trillion in 2019
October 09, 2019 23:57 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBMany mainstream economists have long taken the position that deficits and the nation’s $22 trillion national debt are unsustainable. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Importance of October 9th, Cash Levels Are Rising, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., LYFT - Lyft Inc. Cl A, Insider Buying, NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, GEO - GEO Group Inc., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., BAGIX - Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, GDL - GDL Fund. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market ...
10-08-19: High-Profile Investor Warns Stocks Could Tumble 15% By Early Next Year
October 09, 2019 00:12 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBCiting the U.S.-China trade war, this opinion says the economic conditions in the U.S. are not conducive for risk-taking. Today's Stocks & Topics: BIG - Big Lots Inc., Return on Equity, CVS - CVS Health Corp., China Trade Deal, Investment Choices, U.S. Produce Prices, Books, GE to Freeze Workers Pensions, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Taxes; TRIVIA QUESTION: "Mortgage rates TODAY are at or nea...
10-07-19: Sales-force Founder: "Capitalism As We Know It Is Dead’
October 07, 2019 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBHigh-profile investors are assailing the proven most powerful source of economic and social advancement in human history--capitalism. Today's Stocks & Topics: NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., Tariffs, Most Tax Friendly States, Job Numbers, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Real Estate, T - AT&T Inc., Streaming War, 401k Rollover, PAGP - Plains GP Holdings LP. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields. Our Sponsors: * Check out...
10-04-19: Services Sector Survey Shows U.S. Economy Weaker Than Expected
October 04, 2019 23:51 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThe services sector continued its expansion in September-- but at a considerably slower pace than anticipated. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Downside of Free Trading Fees, Mortgage Re-Defaults, IBOC - International Bancshares Corp., What to Look Before Buying a Stock, SONO - Sonos Inc., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the LAST auto manufacturing company to...
10-03-19: Blackstone Billionaire: Investors Should Be Concerned About 5 Market Dilemmas
October 03, 2019 23:58 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIs the Federal Reserve headed down a monetary path like Japan and Europe-- creating the problem they are trying to solve? Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Trades Commissions, 401k, ABMD - Abiomed Inc., TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR, Mortgage Rates, MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., BHF - Brighthouse Financial Inc., Forever 21, LSCC - Lattice Semiconductor Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields and 30-year FIXED mortgage rates. Our...
10-02-19: Venture Capitalists Warn Startups Of IPO Pitfalls
October 02, 2019 23:56 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBAdvocates of the direct listing option say it offers companies a better alternative than the initial public offerings underwritten by investment banks. Today's Stocks & Topics: NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, ADP National Employment Report, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., 401k, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Where to Invest, Stock Market Manipulation, AGG - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: "How ma...
10-1-19: Opinion: One FANG Stock Could Rally Another 40% Before It Gets Overvalued
October 02, 2019 00:24 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWhile Facebook, Amazon and Netflix have slumped, Google parent Alphabet has soared. Today's Stocks & Topics: 3M Co.-MMM, Apple-AAPL, Cummins Inc.-CMI, Aurora Cannabis Inc.-ACB, Nike Inc.-NKE, GEO Group Inc.-GEO; Verizon-VZ, Recession coming?, Bonds vs. funds?, PMI index UP but ISM number down?, Coming changes to credit cards-- such as more rewards programs. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA QUESTION: How many 4G cell...
09-30-19: Opinion: The $47 Trillion Death Sentence For Oil & Gas
September 30, 2019 23:50 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe future of hydrocarbons is bleak if plans presented by 130 international banks to decrease their support and investments in the oil and gas sector are fully implemented. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bad Things About Early Retirement, The Dollar, PAGP - Plains GP Holdings LP, Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, 30-yr Mortgage FIXED Rate, Bitcoin, Forever 21, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Indexed Universal Life Insurance, OSK - Oshkosh Corp., PM - Philip...