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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?

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03-05-19: What We Have Learned About Investing Since The Stock Market Bottom Of 2009

March 06, 2019 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

It has been 10 years since the market bottomed in March 2009 and it has been a profitable period for the bulls-- but not the bears. Today's Stocks & Topics: NWL - Newell Brands Inc., ISM - Manufacturing Index, New Home Sales, US-China Trade Deal, TAK - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. ADR, Pullback, Caps, SFSNX - Schwab Fundamental US Small Company Index Fund, SWSSX - Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund, ETFs, GPS - Gap Inc., Young Business Woman. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my ...

03-04-19: Ride-Sharing Operator Lyft Lost $911 million In 2018, But Expects An IPO Value Of At Least $20 Billion

March 05, 2019 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Lyft sees revenue outpacing losses, and it is likely to be among the first of a hefty class of 2019 initial public offerings. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Plan, Tesla Saga, Earnings, Bonds, Cash, TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Cryptocurrency. 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 ...

03-01-19: Warren Buffett Says Bitcoin Is A 'Delusion' And 'Attracts Charlatans'

March 02, 2019 00:57 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

The billionaire investor sees "no unique value" in the world's largest cryptocurrency, and called it, "probably rat poison squared". Today's Stocks & Topics: SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, Buy the Book, Invest or Pay Off Your Mortgage, 401k Fees, Company's Debt, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Economy Numbers, COR - CoreSite Realty Corp., Volatility. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay...

02-28-19: The Current Housing Bubble Could Take 2 Paths-- One Is Far More Unpleasant

March 01, 2019 00:56 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

By dropping interest rates to near-zero and purchasing mortgage-backed securities, the Federal Reserve did not allow the 2008 bubble to 'run its course'. Today's Stocks & Topics: Double Bottom, FDX - FedEx Corp., GDP Numbers, Volatility Is Your Friend, Stocks Gapping Up and Down, IYT - iShares Transportation Average ETF, MO - Altria Group Inc., DHX - DHI Group Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., PG&C Bankruptcy. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://w...

02-27-19: Opinion: The S&P 500's More Than 18 Percent Rally Since Christmas Is 'Hard To Explain'

February 28, 2019 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

After the worst December since the Great Depression, the S&P 500 enjoyed its best January in more than 30 years. Today's Stocks & Topics: SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, CAG - Conagra Brands Inc., Tesla's Main Competitors, Countries With Most Billionaires, Companies With Delinquent Debts, MU - Micron Technology Inc., Cryptocurrencies, SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, MYL - Mylan N.V., PCG - PG&E Corp., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a ...

02-26-19: Gene-Therapy Stocks Surge On Speculation Of Renewed M&A Potential

February 27, 2019 00:56 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Shares of gene-therapy companies surged Monday, boosted by the news of Roche Holding AG’s acquisition of Spark Therapeutics Inc. Today's Stocks & Topics: Banks Investing, GFF - Griffon Corp., XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, Buying Dips, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Mutual Funds, ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., Home Price Growth. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Au...

02-25-19: Google Is Reportedly Planning To Launch A 'Netflix For Games'

February 26, 2019 00:58 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

If true, this move could turn the $140 billion game industry on its head. Today's Stocks & Topics: FDX - FedEx Corp., Markets Make Everyone Feel Stupid at Some Point, Options, Charts Indicators, CTL – Century Link Inc., VPGDX - Vanguard Managed Payout Fund Investor, ALB - Albemarle Corp., KMX - CarMax Inc., Pharmaceuticals Industry. 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...

02-22-19: Are Markets Overestimating the Risk of Recession in the U.S.?

February 23, 2019 00:44 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Many experts have scaled down 2019 growth estimates to 2%-- and this cannot be considered recessionary. Today's Stocks & Topics: Risk Tolerance, Retirement, Foreign Markets In 2018, ECRI Weekly Leading Index, Bankruptcy Courts, New Investor, Diversification, Emerging Markets, Preferred Stocks, Retirement Needs, Technical Analysis, Stock Evaluation. 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....

02-21-19: The $22 Trillion U.S. National Debt Is Huge-- Here's What It Really Means

February 22, 2019 00:56 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

What matters is the debt-to-GDP level, which is not in the danger zone now but threatens to get there before long. Today's Stocks & Topics: JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, PCG - PG&E Corp., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, 401k, Funds Management, KHC - Kraft Heinz 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 Privacy & Opt-Ou...

02-20-19: Opinion: Buying Netflix Would Have Been a Costly Mistake for Apple

February 21, 2019 00:57 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Apple needs to tackle the issue of slowing iPhone sales, and doubling its services sector revenues may not do the trick. Today's Stocks & Topics: WDC - Western Digital Corp., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, Financial Freedom, Corporate Debt, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., LTC - LTC Properties Inc., FXF - Invesco Currency Shares Swiss Franc Trust, Reasons to Invest in Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.roset...

02-19-19: Drug Giants Can Save America Billions-- But Will They?

February 20, 2019 00:50 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Heart drugs, and other preventative medicines, are keeping down Medicare costs-- but pharma's pricing may hold back advances. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORCL - Oracle Corp., Covered Calls, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, Five Reasons To Always Own Stocks, Economic Numbers, Retail Sales, Interest Rates, AZO - AutoZone Inc., ORLY - O'Reilly Automotive Inc., Short Squeeze, Mortgages, ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://w...

02-18-19: UPS CEO: U.S. Economy Is Not Slowing Down

February 18, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

America is showing resilience despite headwinds around the globe-- including contraction in China. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing for Beginners, What is an Index?, Nvidia's Earnings, Umbrella Insurance, Options, 401k, How Not to Run Out of Money, Retirement, Financial Advisors, Insider Trading. 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/...

02-15-19: Retail Sales Plunged 1.2 percent in December

February 16, 2019 00:54 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

The drop raises new concerns about the consumer, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Covered Call, Foreign Markets, The Dollar, Charlie Munger, MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., Foreclosure, SOGO - Sogou Inc. ADR, MET - MetLife 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

02-14-19: Why A Stock-Market Rally Has Taken Hold On Wall Street In February

February 15, 2019 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Market technicians use moving averages to help gauge bullish and bearish long-term and short-term momentum in an asset. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Warren Buffett, Why You Should Bet On America, XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, KO - Coca-Cola Co., MU - Micron Technology Inc., IPOs, AAL - American Airlines 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.com Advertising ...

02-13-19: Professional Investors Took Their Highest Cash Positions In 10 Years During January

February 14, 2019 00:51 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

About 55 percent of fund managers have indicated worry about global growth and say they are pessimistic about the economy and inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Candlestick Chart, iShares, HNNA - Hennessy Advisors Inc., National Debt, Why You Should Bet On America, BILI - Bilibili Inc. ADR, ON - ON Semiconductor Corp., TX - TERNIUM S.A. 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 A...

02-12-19: The One Thing Most Likely To Cause Your Financial Ruin

February 13, 2019 00:55 - 47 minutes - 43 MB

More than two in three bankruptcies are caused by medical problems-- even for people with health insurance. Today's Stocks & Topics: Price Range, Stock Market May Be In For A Rude Awakening As Earnings Growth Hits A Wall, AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Investing, GRUB - GrubHub Inc., Valuation Reserve, PEGI - Pattern Energy Group Inc., S&P 500. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www...

02-11-19: Are the Near Monopolistic Practices of Big Tech Companies Destructive to Capitalism?

February 12, 2019 00:59 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Monopolies limit competition and lead to abuses of power and there is evidence that the capabilities of the tech industry have outpaced those of U.S. policy makers. Today's Stocks & Topics: MTCH - Match Group Inc., BAC - Bank of America Corp., APHA - Aphria Inc., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., Book Value, 5G, Smart Income Strategies, Robo-Advisors, ORCL - Oracle Corp., Investing Tools. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettasto...

02-08-19: The Right Way To Tap Your Home Equity For Cash

February 09, 2019 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Home equity line-of-credit loans may look like "found money", but tax law changes and rising interest rates reduce their appeal. Today's Stocks & Topics: HYI - Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc., Keep Buying the Dips, Global Economy, San Francisco Fed, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., 5G Industry, ETFC - E*TRADE Financial Corp., Safe Investment, AAPL - Apple Inc., California Income Funds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a g...

02-07-19: Unlike Amazon, Alphabet Doesn’t Get A Pass On Spending, So Does That Make It A Better Investment?

February 08, 2019 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

The prevailing wisdom is that Amazon will do better than Alphabet in the long term-- but to some, Amazon poses a greater risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: HRB - H&R Block Inc., Mortgage Rates, The Problem with the FIRE Movement, Tesla's New Roadster, GSK – Glaxo Smith Kline PLC ADR, COF - Capital One Financial Corp., Emerging Markets, VMMSX - Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Investor, PCK - PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund II, RTN - Raytheon Co., Understanding Economic Fundamental...

02-06-19: Proposed Legislation Would Limit Stock Buybacks-- And It Could Be Bad For The Markets

February 07, 2019 00:51 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

The trillions spent on share repurchases since the current bull market began have kept a floor under Wall Street during tough times. Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Seniors Are to Blame for Housing Shortage, Disney vs. Netflix, Tesla Model 3, Exchange-Traded Fund, Mutual Funds, MAC - Macerich Co., Preferred Stocks, HSA: Health Savings Account, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Roth I-R-A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: h...

02-05-19: Opinion: Apple Buyout Targets Could Include Netflix and Sonos

February 06, 2019 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Shares of Apple have lost nearly 30 percent from an October record-high, and investors are likely looking for the company to make strategic acquisitions. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A vs. Brokerage Account, Enough Retirement Savings?, The State of the Union Message, T - AT&T Inc., SHMP – Natural Shrimp Inc., ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., Back-End-Ratio, KEM - Kemet Corp., Charting Tools, Earnings Per Share, The Federal Reserve, TJX - TJX Cos. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use...

02-04-19: Opinion: Whole Foods Isn’t Priming Amazon’s Pump

February 05, 2019 00:56 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Amazon expected that its acquisition of Whole Foods Market would grow its retail business, but after the first year-- results are less than anticipated. Today's Stocks & Topics: Options Trading, Infrastructure Spending, First Quarter Profits, Accounts Consolidation, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., BLK - BlackRock Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., GE - General Electric Co., HRB - H&R Block Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my ...

02-01-19: An Estimated 17 million People May Miss Work On Monday After the Super Bowl

February 02, 2019 00:55 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Surveys suggest these planned "sick outs" could cost employers up to $4.4 billion in lost productivity. Today's Stocks & Topics: SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., U.S. Jobs Report, VLO - Valero Energy Corp., DG - Dollar General Corp., KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., TGT - Target Corp., WMT - Walmart Inc., VYM - Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF, Average 401k Balance. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Aut...

01-31-19: Pending Home Sales Drop in December Despite Much Lower Interest Rates

February 01, 2019 01:27 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

In December, "house hunters" signed about 2 percent fewer contracts for existing homes, and realtors blame stock market volatility and weak affordability. Today's Stocks & Topics: Target Date Funds, BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., GRUB - GrubHub Inc., Mutual Funds or ETFs, Online Brokerage, Economy of Europe, UNFI - United Natural Foods Inc., 401k, Gold, TSLA - Tesla Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBa...

01-30-19: Amazon Plans To Launch A New Middle East Marketplace

January 31, 2019 00:58 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

01-30-19: Amazon Plans To Launch A New Middle East Marketplace The move will bring a unified brand and 'back-end system' for Amazon, while helping more U.S.-based sellers expand in the region. Today's Stocks & Topics: Emerging Markets, T - AT&T Inc., NVAX - Novavax Inc., ORNYX - Oppenheimer Rochester High Yield Municipal Fund, PAGS - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. Cl A, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Foxconn Technology Co Ltd, RIG - Transocean Ltd., AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., CapEx: ...

01-29-19: Investors Remain On Edge Even After Big January Comeback

January 30, 2019 00:55 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Was the market's fourth quarter volatility a passing scare, a reaction to a possible Fed mistake, or the real thing? Today's Stocks & Topics: Financial Books, Beware of the IRS, Global Trade, Home Prices, AAPL - Apple Inc., GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., FNMA - Fannie Mae, IDE - Voya Infrastructure, Industrials & Materials Fund, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, XLK - Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF, VIV - Telefonica Brasil S.A. ADR. Our Sponsors: * Check out ...

01-28-19: UPS CEO: U.S. Economy Is Not Slowing Down

January 29, 2019 00:50 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

America is showing resilience despite headwinds around the globe-- including contraction in China. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing for Beginners, What is an Index?, Nvidia's Earnings, Umbrella Insurance, UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., DE - Deere & Co., Options. 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 ...

01-25-19: YouTube Is Betting Against Big Cable With A Nationwide Expansion

January 26, 2019 00:50 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

The "YouTube TV" product will soon cover 98 percent of US households. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pension Plans, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Artificial Intelligent, Economic Reports, MO - Altria Group Inc., ADNT - Adient PLC, ADNT - Adient PLC, JCI - Johnson Controls International PLC, AIF - Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc., Re-balance, C - Citigroup Inc., TDC - Teradata Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Che...

01-24-19: China Expected To Overtake The U.S. As World's No. 1 Retail Market In 2019

January 25, 2019 00:58 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Rising incomes have catapulted millions into China's new middle class, and it is already the world’s leader in e-commerce sales. Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Credit Cycle, Junk Bond Market, New Investor, PCG - PG&E Corp., STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc., CAG - Conagra Brands Inc., NPSNY - Naspers Ltd. ADR. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check o...

01-23-19: Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Issues Dire Warning On Global Economy

January 24, 2019 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

A sobering letter cautions investors about the economic impact of global tension, rising debt, and the pervasive political divide. Today's Stocks & Topics: SYF - Synchrony Financial, Americans Too Confident About Retirement Planning, Government Shutdown & The Economy, Trade Fees, CXW - CoreCivic Inc., EIX - Edison International, ILMN - Illumina Inc., KLAC - KLA-Tencor Corp., Semiconductor Industry. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www...

01-22-19: Are Tech Companies Ready To Respond To Wall Street’s Doubts?

January 23, 2019 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

After the tech stock bloodletting, financial analysts expect mixed results this quarter. Today's Stocks & Topics: Master Limited Partnership, China's Growth Rate, MNST - Monster Beverage Corp., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., Valuation Reserve, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp. CXW - CoreCivic Inc., Mutual Funds, MGM - MGM Resorts International, Home Sales. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out e...

01-21-19: Are Markets Overestimating the Risk of Recession in the U.S.?

January 21, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Many experts have scaled down 2019 growth estimates to 2%-- and this cannot be considered recessionary. Today's Stocks & Topics: Risk Tolerance, Retirement, Foreign Markets In 2018, ECRI Weekly Leading Index, Bankruptcy Courts, New Investor, Diversification, Emerging Markets, Preferred Stocks, Retirement Needs, Technical Analysis, Stock Evaluation. 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...

01-18-19: The Worst Things You Can Say When Shopping For A Car

January 19, 2019 00:51 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Sales agents are trained to evaluate potential customers, and what you reveal could harm you at the bargaining table. Today's Stocks & Topics: Share vs. Position, China Trade, Consumer Sentiment, IAG - IAMGOLD Corp., Shorting Canadian Banks, ACCO - ACCO Brands Corp., PCG - PG&E Corp., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., D - Dominion Energy Inc., SO - Southern Co., UWN - Nevada Gold & Casinos Ltd. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a gr...

01-17-19: Opinion: Great Things Are Expected For (Most) 'FAANG' Stocks In 2019

January 18, 2019 00:51 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

The recent price declines, and expected growth ahead, might create big opportunities. Today's Stocks & Topics: Streaming Wars, AGN - Allergan PLC, A Theme for Investing, Housing Market, The Government Shutdown, Roth I-R-A, VTABX - Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral, VWILX - Vanguard International Growth Fund Admiral, Monetary Policies, PCG - PG&E Corp., USL - United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP, Index Funds, BE - Bloom Energy Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone ...

01-16-19: Opinion: Markets Will Be Directed by the Dollar and China

January 17, 2019 00:56 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Things are likely to get worse before they get better, but the greenback and the Asian nation’s economy are good leading indicators. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dogs of the Dow, DOD - ELEMENTS ETN-Dow Jones High Yield Select 10 Total Return Index, WDC - Western Digital Corp., STX - Seagate Technology PLC, DOG - ProShares Short Dow30, IONS - Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Market Returns, SKYY - First Trust Cloud Computing ETF, SNP 500 Earnings. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my ...

01-15-19: 5 Money Mistakes That Keep You From Getting Rich

January 16, 2019 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Anyone can suffer from financial and investing errors, yet there are a few money blunders that the ‘super-rich’ generally don’t make. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stocks & Taxes, Mortgage Lending, Next Year Earnings, Inflation Rate, Producer Price Index (PPI), FMS - Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ADR, MAXR - Maxar Technologies Inc., Dividends, VXX - Barclays Bank PLC iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN, SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., CAG - Conagra Brands Inc., GE - General Electric Co., ...

01-14-19: Opinion: Some Technical Signals In The Stock Market Are As Extreme As During The Financial Crisis

January 15, 2019 00:57 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Big market corrections often see the failure of an initially strong counter-rally, and then produce a retest with new lows. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Brexit, China Trade, PCG - PG&E Corp., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., MKL - Markel Corp. 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: ht...

01-10-19: Weakest Treasuries Demand Since 2008-- A Bond-Market Warning?

January 11, 2019 01:23 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

To some Wall Street observers, the drop in bid-to-cover ratios is merely a mathematical necessity rather than a cause for alarm. Today's Stocks & Topics: Index Universal Life, Is This Rally Sustainable?, DPZ - Domino's Pizza Inc., What Self-Made Millionaires Have In Common?, The National Debt, Online Brokers For Stock Trading, BIDU - Baidu Inc. ADR, Junk Bond Market, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PLC ADR., WVVI - Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my cod...

01-09-19: How Amazon Became The World’s Most Valuable Public Company

January 10, 2019 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Cloud data services, technological innovation, and dominance of e-commerce are three areas that excite Amazon investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., Attractive Cheap Stocks, Invest in a Roth I-R-A Now, LRCX - Lam Research Corp., Stock Information, Investing in Professional Sports Teams, PCG Book Value, APLE - Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., BT - BT Group PLC ADR, Sectors, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a g...

01-08-19: Opinion: Why The Housing And Mortgage Crisis Is Far From Over

January 09, 2019 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The delinquency rate for major metro areas that suffered a significant housing collapse is almost certainly much higher than widely believed. Today's Stocks & Topics: Caps, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Five Days of January Indicators, Investors Ugly Truth, Why 2019 Could Be A Good Year, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Portfolio, HMC - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ADR, Market Performance, HBAN - Huntington Bancshares Inc., Market Correction. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great d...

01-07-19: Are Markets Overestimating the Risk of Recession in the U.S.?

January 08, 2019 00:57 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Many experts have scaled down 2019 growth estimates to 2%-- and this cannot be considered recessionary. Today's Stocks & Topics: STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Risk Tolerance, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., Retirement, TJX - TJX Cos., Foreign Markets In 2018. 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...

01-04-19: Manufacturing Activity Survey Shows Biggest Drop Since 2008--Bad Economic Sign?

January 05, 2019 00:56 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

The last time the ISM index fell more steeply was at the height of the U.S. financial crisis. Today's Stocks & Topics: Sectors & Interest Rates, CVX - Chevron Corp., Jobs Report, Options, XLV - Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF, Quan Funds, CELG - Celgene Corp., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Financial Planning for the New Year. 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 ...

01-03-19: U.S. Trade Rep. Thinks More Tariffs Could Be Needed To Get Meaningful China Concessions

January 04, 2019 00:59 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

America has been trying to get China to agree to trade terms that are fair to both countries. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation, C - Citigroup Inc., XBI - SPDR S&P Biotech ETF, Auto Insurance, BMO - Bank of Montreal, BNS - Bank of Nova Scotia, 401k, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

01-02-19: Opinion: The Federal Reserve Is Losing Its Ability To Control Interest Rates

January 03, 2019 00:50 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

The Fed may be risking a 'money supply explosion' by concurrently raising interest rates and reducing bonds on its balance sheet. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Account Re-balance, Best Performing Sector Last Year, Manufacturing Sector, TVTY - Tivity Health Inc., Stock Evaluation, AAPL - Apple 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

01-01-19: Opinion: With Economy Fears Exaggerated, the Stock Market Is Overreacting

January 01, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

One expert predicts the U.S. economy will gradually slow in 2019, but GDP growth will not drop below 2%. Today's Stocks & Topics: Traditional PFP Rollover, Oil, Stress, American Association of Retired People, Pro-Funds, Redemption Fees, 401k, I-R-As, Buy & Rebalance, Life Insurance, Trading. 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 P...

12-31-18: 4 Things to Know About the Future of American Energy

December 31, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Surpassing Russia and Saudi Arabia, the United States is now the world's largest energy producer. Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, IMF President, Uber & Lyft IPO, Limited Partnership, Buying Foreclosures, Retirement, Retirement Contributions, Roth I-R-A, 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 & Opt-Out: http...

12-28-18: Talk of Trade War Has Brought an Unexpected Bonus: More Trade

December 29, 2018 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

West Coast ports are busy as retailers push to beat tariffs, but concerns are that trade will slow once the rush ends. Today's Stocks & Topics: Student Loan Debts, Bear Trap, Earnings Report, What to Buy and Not to Buy After Christmas, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., Bonds & Interest Rates, NVAX - Novavax Inc., TGT - Target Corp., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Earnings. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://...

12-27-18: Opinion: China Is Counting On Its Trade Surplus In Its Battle For Supremacy

December 28, 2018 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

China’s bilateral trade surplus is at the epicenter of its efforts to achieve parity or surpass the United States as the pre-eminent global superpower. Today's Stocks & Topics: ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., NGG - National Grid PLC ADR, SIVR - Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF, SO - Southern Co., Capital Gains & Losses, Investing, RDFN - Redfin Corp., The Wash Rule, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, 401k, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TO...

12-26-18: Is The Biggest Threat To The Stock Market In 2019 A 'Profit Slowdown'?

December 27, 2018 00:53 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Notwithstanding Fed interest-rate anxiety and a potential trade war, Wall Street analysts are already slashing their earnings growth estimates. Today's Stocks & Topics: NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., The Dow, Retail Sales, Early Retirement, BX - Blackstone Group L.P., The Wash-Sale Rule, CVS - CVS Health Corp., New Investor, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., SPHS - Sophiris Bio Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ *...

12-25-18: How HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) Offer A Triple Tax Benefit

December 25, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

An HSA might make sense for you--especially if you are a high-income earner. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds, Goldman Sacks, Credit Card Debt, Yield Curve, Regulation Fees, HSAs, Undateable, 401K and Mortgage, Personal Finance, 529 Plan, Stock Evaluation, Pullback, Short Ratio, Mortgage, 401k. 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 ...

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