InvestTalk
1,740 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 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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9-15-2023 - Best of Caller Questions
September 16, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash-Out Refinance, Dividends & Taxes, Moving Averages, Cash, Treasuries, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Buying Vacation Properties, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Diversified Portfolio, Precious Metals Miners, Treasury Yields, How Should An 18-Year-Old Get Started In Investing, Closed-end Funds, Special...
9-14-2023 – Could an Economic Downturn in China Affect Your Portfolio?
September 15, 2023 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBInvestors would be wise to watch for global inflation and ripples across commodities. Today's Stocks & Topics: STEM - Stem Inc., European Governments Borrowing from Citizens, Nuclear Power, Google and Government Regulations, CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., Individual Bond Ratings, PARA - Paramount Global Cl B, 401k and Roth I-R-A, DE - Deere & Co., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., Uranium Prices. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rose...
9-13-2023 – Is It Possible That the Demand for Oil, Gas, and Coal Will Peak by 2030?
September 14, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAccording to new projections from the International Energy Agency, the era of seemingly relentless growth in fossil fuel consumption will come to an end this decade. Today's Stocks & Topics: GPC - Genuine Parts Co., Assumable Mortgages, Tax Cuts, Data Division, MASI - Masimo Corp., GLDD - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., Student Loans, CAVA - CAVA Group Inc., Roth I-R-A Contributions, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great...
9-12-2023 – How Safe Is Gold?
September 13, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThe decision to invest in gold comes down to two factors. Today's Stocks & Topics: AVGO - Broadcom Inc., DG - Dollar General Corp., Banks and the Crisis, Insurance Rates, Treasury Interests, TGT - Target Corp., CEIX - CONSOL Energy Inc., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, Bond Deals. Justin's PERSPECTIVE examines what has become known as the "Market-Timing Scandal of 2003". Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my cod...
9-11-2023 – Does the U.S. Stock Market Look More Attractive Following Its Pullback?
September 12, 2023 00:01 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe selloff and rising underlying valuations result in a greater U.S. market discount. Today's Stocks & Topics: Consumers in the US Are About to Hit a Wall, Housing, D - Dominion Energy Inc., SEVN - Seven Hills Realty Trust, GDDY - GoDaddy Inc. Cl A, WTI - W&T Offshore Inc., Google, TTC - Toro Co., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Where to Invests After 70, AMPH - Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., ZYNE - Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc., BX - Blackstone Inc. Our Spons...
9-8-2023 – Can Investors Make Sense Out of the Microchip Sector?
September 09, 2023 00:14 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSemiconductor stocks are no stranger to booms and busts and chip stocks have been red-hot this year, but analysts are wondering if there is more room 'to the upside'. (Though it’s clear that many analysts and investors underestimated AI’s potential to propel sales this year, the real danger is what could happen if estimates climb too high.) Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, The Federal Reserve, Labor Market, DIS - Walt Disney Co., CRI - Carter's Inc., Real Estate Co-Op,...
9-7-2023 – The Majority of Homeowners Feel 'Locked In' by Their Current Mortgage Rate
September 08, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBAfter bottoming out below 3% in January 2021, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage now sits above 7% — which is just too high for many homeowners to consider selling. (But could a rate of 5% be the 'magic number' to trigger a move?) Today's Stocks & Topics: DVN - Devon Energy Corp., EOG - EOG Resources Inc., ISM Sector, Mortgage Rates, Mining Industry in Saudi Arabia, Price Support, APLD - Applied Digital Corp., TGTX - TG Therapeutics Inc., TLRY - Tilray Brands Inc., Cred...
9-6-2023 – Avoiding Investment Mistakes Is Crucial
September 06, 2023 23:59 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBEverybody knows that if something looks too good to be true, it probably is-- yet millions of investors override their better judgment and buy investments that can’t possibly be delivered on their promise. Today's Stocks & Topics: GPK - Graphic Packaging Holding Co., Rents, D - Dominion Energy Inc., TRTN - Triton International Ltd., Tesla Under Investigation, VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, Treasury Bonds and Bills, Oil Markets. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code ...
9-5-2023 – Can You Protect Your Retirement Assets from Inflation?
September 06, 2023 00:01 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWhy inflation can be a big deal in retirement—especially for new retirees. Today's Stocks & Topics: UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, LBRT - Liberty Energy Inc., The A-I Buzz Is Facing a Reality Check, Oil Demand, Financing Large Purchases, MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, FTAIP - FTAI Aviation Ltd. 8.25% Fixed/Floating Cum Redeem Pfd. Series A, FTAIN - FTAI Aviation Ltd. Pfd. Series C, CTSH - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use m...
9-4-2023 - Best of Caller Questions - Labor Day Edition
September 04, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash-Out Refinance, Dividends & Taxes, Moving Averages, Cash, Treasuries, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Buying Vacation Properties, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Diversified Portfolio, Precious Metals Miners, Treasury Yields, How Should An 18-Year-Old Get Started In Investing, Closed-end Funds, Special...
9-1-2023 – How to Calibrate Your Target Savings Rate
September 01, 2023 23:59 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBRules of thumb are better than nothing, but smart investors customize their own savings targets. (You can hope investments will do all the heavy lifting on the road to retirement, but what you really need to do is take a close look at your budget in an effort to bump up your savings rate and reduce spending.) Today's Stocks & Topics: DG - Dollar General Corp., Saudi Arabia's Oil Exports, Bond Exposure, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., Mortgage Rates, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., VET - Verm...
8-31-2023 – Does Adding Dividend Stocks Improve Portfolio Performance?
August 31, 2023 23:59 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWhile all indexes take essentially the same approach when cloning the conventional stock and bond markets, they diverge with dividend stocks. (Stock market indexes already include many dividend-paying securities, so the question becomes: Should investors own even more?) Today's Stocks & Topics: Demand for Oil, Evergreen, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., SRS - ProShares Real Estate, BA - Boeing Co., Earning Season, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and u...
8-30-2023 – How to Use Cash in a Portfolio
August 31, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBA look at the pros and cons of the safest asset class. Today's Stocks & Topics: XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, University Education, Hedge Funds, Germany and Energy, NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, Individual Bonds, CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., PODD - Insulet Corp., STAA - Staar Surgical Co., NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, CDs. 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...
8-29-2023 – When Stock Becomes Worthless, Can Investor's Gain a Valuable Lesson?
August 30, 2023 00:01 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBAccording to Nasdaq data, more than 15 million transactions took place on August 16th in shares of a failing home retailer which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late April. Today's Stocks & Topics: WM - Waste Management Inc., Rate Mortgages, Copper, Bed, Bath and Beyond, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., SN - SharkNinja Inc., Buying Vacation Properties, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., KO - Coca-Cola Co., DAC - Danaos Corp., ORI - Old Republic International Corp., AMN - AMN Heal...
8-28-2023 – There Is a Strategy to Using Taxable Bonds in a Portfolio
August 29, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIf you already have equity exposure, taxable bonds could be a logical addition, thanks to their ability to generate income and reduce risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: TPX - Tempur Sealy International Inc., Growth vs. Value, FCC and Private Equity and Hedge Funds, College Degrees, Taxable Bonds, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., Mutual Funds, VMNFX - Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor, CPA - Copa Holdings S.A. Cl A, MOD - Modine Manufacturing Co. Justin's PERSPEC...
8-25-2023 – Price Data Reveals the Best U.S. Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
August 25, 2023 23:59 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBStatistics from the U.S. Census show that there are 15 cities where home prices are much cheaper than the U.S. median of $416,100. (In fact, home prices in Texas are slightly cheaper than the U.S. average, which makes for some of the most affordable homes in the country.) Today's Stocks & Topics: GWW - W.W. Grainger Inc., How Should An 18-year-Old Get Started in Investing, CAMT - Camtek Ltd., EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., GIS - General Mills Inc., C - Citigroup Inc. Plus...
8-24-2023 – Is the Consumer Still in Control of the Economy?
August 25, 2023 00:03 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBEven with rising debt levels, higher interest rates, resumption of student loan payments, and inflation, the economic data seems to show little sign of significant consumer distress. Today's Stocks & Topics: OTIS - Otis Worldwide Corp., Institutional Ownership, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., FCNCA - First Citizens Bancshares Inc. Cl A, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Precious Metals Miners, PFE - Pfizer Inc., Treasury Yields, China. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code T...
8-23-2023 – Is Value Investing as Cheap as It’s Ever Been?
August 24, 2023 00:01 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBLooking at growth vs value, one analyst claims that some sectors are disconnected from business value. Today's Stocks & Topics: FL - Foot Locker Inc., Real Rates, Commercial Office Space, Cash, ARHS - Arhaus Inc., SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, TGT - Target Corp., BAC - Bank of America Corp., X - United States Steel 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: h...
8-22-2023 – Should 'Manufacturing in Space' Startups Be on Your Investment Radar?
August 23, 2023 00:07 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBPromoters claim that pharma, semiconductors, beauty and health products, and other industries might benefit from methods that are not possible to utilize on Earth. Today's Stocks & Topics: Labor Market is Shifting, Commercial Real Estate, Low Interest, Roth I-R-A Contributions, AMT - American Tower REIT, CCI - Crown Castle Inc., EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., MAS - Masco Corp., HSY - Hershey Co., CVS - CVS Health Corp., Signs of Growth in the Market, FLGT - Fulgent Genetics Inc. Our Sponso...
8-21-2023 – Fitch Ratings Warns It May Be Forced to Downgrade Dozens of Banks
August 21, 2023 23:58 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBApparently, the U.S. banking industry has inched closer to another source of turbulence — the risk of sweeping rating downgrades on dozens of U.S. banks that could even include the likes of JPMorgan Chase. Today's Stocks & Topics: A-I Funds, LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., China Growth, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, STNE - StoneCo Ltd. Cl A, SQM - Sociedad Química y Minera De Chile S.A. ADR, T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc. Justin's PERSP...
8-18-2023 – Redfin: Housing Market Has Hit 'Rock Bottom'
August 19, 2023 00:01 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThe prediction claims that even if buyers come to terms with high rates, home listings will remain scarce because homeowners will hold out on listing and selling their homes. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retail Data, China’s Real Estate, MCHP - Microchip Technology Inc., Treasuries, SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., Covid Savings Accounts, VUSTX - Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: ...
8-17-2023 – Will the Price Increases for Streaming Services Improve Their Bottom Line and Stock Performance?
August 18, 2023 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe price hikes come as streamers captured a record 38.7% of Americans’ viewing time last month, according to new Nielsen data. Today's Stocks & Topics: Wal-Mart Earnings, China’s Deflation, VinFast Electric Cars, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Moving Averages, IRT - Independence Realty Trust Inc., STWD - Starwood Property Trust 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 ...
8-16-2023 – Is There a Smart Way to Use Large-Cap Stocks in a Portfolio?
August 16, 2023 23:57 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe specifics will depend on several factors but there are benefits and risks to investing in large-cap stocks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil Companies, CRM - Salesforce Inc., BRKR - Bruker Corp., KR - Kroger Co., Inflation Reduction Act, Chips and Science Act, Dividends and Taxes, SMLR - Semler Scientific Inc., META - Meta Platforms Inc., AMC - AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Cl A., A-I and Dot-Com Bubble Similarities. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a ...
8-15-2023 – Would the 4% Rule for Retirement Withdrawals Leave You Broke?
August 16, 2023 00:02 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWe will look at one of the most common rules of thumb for retirement withdrawals, and why you might think twice before using it. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retail Sales, Home Building, China’s Big Sale-off, Minimum Distribution Mistakes, LMND - Lemonade Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Cach-Out Refinance, AIT - Applied Industrial Technologies Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, WM - Waste Management Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, NNI - Nelnet Inc. Cl A. TRIVIA: "What are some examples of “...
8-14-2023 – How Do Banks 'Price' Mortgages, and When Might Rates Go Down?
August 15, 2023 00:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhen banks are pricing a mortgage loan, they rely on a few factors: credit scores, the size of the loan compared with the appraised value of the property, and the interest rates in the economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Green Energy, Earnings Season, Oil Companies, PR - Permian Resources Corp., HE - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., FTNT - Fortinet Inc., Dividends and Taxes, Diversified Portfolio, SBAC - SBA Communications Corp., Debt-to-GDP, CD Laddering, MNST - Monster Beverage Corp. ...
8-11-2023 – Why Insider Trading Is So Difficult to Stop
August 12, 2023 00:03 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBInsider trading occurs when a person or entity makes a profitable trade based on information that is not available to the public. Today's Stocks & Topics: CHGG - Chegg Inc., EL - Estee Lauder Cos. Cl A, UNM - Unum Group, Producer Price Index (PPI), Tech Companies, Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), VEA - Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF, Office Building Debt. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay ...
Bonus Interview: Justin Klein with Craig Roberts on Life!Line
August 11, 2023 00:48 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBInvestTalk host Justin Klein talks about the markets, money, retirement planning, inflation, the economy, sector performance, treasury debt, and more. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8-10-2023 – Is Capitulation at the Market’s Highest Levels Coinciding with a Subtle Shift in the Market Narrative?
August 11, 2023 00:05 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBMore big-name investors have shuttered their bearish bets or changed their sad tune—even as the stock market has begun to edge lower. Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Markets, Earnings Report, Tax Credits, Student Loans, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., CCJ - Cameco Corp., Brokerage Accounts, KRP - Kimbell Royalty Partners L.P. 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 Inqui...
8-9-2023 – Has E-Commerce Peaked?
August 10, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe pandemic boom in online retail has given way to stagnation and stiffening competition. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k and Employees, Amazon to Meet with FTC Officials, Mortgage REITs, PVL - Permianville Royalty Trust, NRT - North European Oil Royalty Trust, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., CDs, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosetta...
8-8-2023 – Is the Stock Market Now Fairly Valued?
August 09, 2023 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBAfter a fast and furious rally, there are probably still pockets of undervalued opportunities. Today's Stocks & Topics: Banks, Higher Volatility, TGT - Target Corp., TMO - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., CLH - Clean Harbors Inc., PERI - Perion Network Ltd., NVST - Envista Holdings Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, NEM - Newmont Corp., CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A. TRIVIA: "The average homebuyer puts down about 13% on a home purchase, but how much should you have for ...
8-7-2023 – Bad Timing Costs Investors One-Fifth of Their Funds’ Returns
August 08, 2023 00:03 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOne study has determined that investors have enjoyed greater success by favoring simpler solutions. Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Fiscal Policy, Inflation Data, A-I Companies, BJ - BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., DIS - Walt Disney Co., SSNC - SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc., ALB - Albemarle Corp. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at 'select historical data' from the market index we know as the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Sto...
8-4-2023 – How Layoffs and A.I. Are Impacting Tech Workers
August 05, 2023 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBLayoffs have hurt workers, but a booming artificial intelligence market is giving the industry a renewed sense of optimism. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bond Rating Agencies, HON - Honeywell International Inc., CLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson Split, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Best Investment Options, CRM - Salesforce Inc., Tesla. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto:...
8-3-2023 – The Nation’s Biggest Banks Are Gearing Up for More Consumer Struggles Ahead
August 04, 2023 00:15 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAny downturn could be exacerbated by the pressure investors have put on companies to keep prices high and cut costs to replicate the abnormally large profit-margin gains of 2021 and 2022. Today's Stocks & Topics: Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8-2-2023 – How EVs Are Upending the 100-Year-Old Auto Supply Chain
August 03, 2023 00:01 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBCars have thousands of parts that come from a branching supply chain of firms-- each dependent on the success of the others-- but automakers are bringing more of their supply chain in-house. Today's Stocks & Topics: Credit Rating Downgrade, Oil Prices, Foreign Purchasing of U.S. Homes, LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc., ORCL - Oracle Corp., AGCO - AGCO Corp., Stocks with Two Symbols, DIS - Walt Disney Co., EQIX - Equinix Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Ston...
8-1-2023 – There Might Be Good News for Investors Looking for High-Quality, Undervalued Companies
August 02, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBSome names are trading at discount prices, but they may or may not be right for your portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: CLB - Core Laboratories Inc., Investing for Kids Future, CUBE - CubeSmart, 529 Plan, AMSWA - American Software Inc. Cl A, VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, Roth I-R-A Contributions, PHM - PulteGroup Inc., MGV - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF. TRIVIA: "Can you name the 5 states that CNBC’s 'Top States for Business' study predicts are th...
7-31-2023 – Is the Hope of a 'Soft Landing' Realistic?
August 01, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBSlowing inflation gives encouragement to the possibility of an easy let-down and U.S. markets are reflecting a renewed sense of optimism, while other areas indicate ongoing concern. Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Market, Bonds vs. Stocks, PBR - Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADR, REK - ProShares Short Real Estate, MED - Medifast Inc., QS - QuantumScape Corp. Cl A, GNK - Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd., MU - Micron Technology Inc. "Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at SOLAR ENERGY... including its LON...
7-28-2023 – U.S. Bank Regulators Unveil Sweeping Changes for Capital Requirements
July 29, 2023 00:01 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThe changes, for banks with $100 billion or more in assets, are designed to revise rules tied to risky activities including lending, trading, valuing derivatives and operational risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: 2nd Quarter GDP, High-Yield Savings Account, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., KBR - KBR Inc., Economic Reports, Bonds, VUSB - Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF, Mortgage Insurance, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Sil...
7-27-2023 – Home Prices Continue to Climb with ‘Striking’ Regional Differences
July 28, 2023 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBPrices are rising again because supply is still very low and current homeowners are reluctant to sell, given that most are paying mortgage rates that are less than half of today’s rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cyclical Stocks vs. Non-Cyclicals Stocks, Inflation, MCO - Moody's Corp., ELF - e.l.f. Beauty Inc., Business Cycles, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), BAM - Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Cl A, BN - Brookfield Corp., TGT - Target Corp., Consumer Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rose...
7-26-2023 – How Will Artificial Intelligence Affect Investing?
July 27, 2023 00:01 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBTo understand the dynamics, it's important to evaluate AI's potential impact on portfolio managers, financial advisors, and investment researchers. Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Market, Consumer Sentiment, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, Bond Investing, PFG - Principal Financial Group Inc., RILY - B. Riley Financial Inc., Investing Strategy, PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Binance Cryptocurrency, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out ...
7-25-2023 – Don’t Go Chasing Recent Returns
July 26, 2023 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBAt least one market strategist is warning investors not to mistake performance for future returns. Today's Stocks & Topics: Double Tree Capital, Commodities Prices, Secure Act 2.0, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ACCO - ACCO Brands Corp., HYGV - FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored Bond Index Fund, WST - West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., WW - WW International Inc., AZEK - AZEK Co. Inc., HES - Hess Corp., CHRD - Chord Energy Corp., MMM - 3M Co., BIG - Big Lots Inc. TRIVIA: "Beyond establi...
7-24-2023 – Could This Be A 'Momentous Week' for Bank Rate Pivot Points?
July 24, 2023 23:58 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and European Central Bank will all announce key interest rate decisions this week, with each potentially nearing a pivotal moment in their monetary policy trajectory. Today's Stocks & Topics: ERF - Enerplus Corp., PKX - POSCO Holdings Inc. ADR, SCPL - SciPlay Corp. Cl A, Oil Industry, TTC - Toro Co., HIMX - Himax Technologies Inc. ADR, MGIC - Magic Software Enterprises Ltd., Import Duties. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TO...
7-21-2023 – Is It Time to Move Away from Bonds in Your Portfolio?
July 22, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBCash rates are nearing 5% but that can be changed anytime, whereas bonds offer a yield that is typically fixed over the life of the bond. Today's Stocks & Topics: INQQ - India Internet & Ecommerce ETF, Equity, NA Trusts, Consumer Sentiment, FL - Foot Locker Inc., ARHS - Arhaus Inc., CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., CHRD - Chord Energy Corp., MYRG - MYR Group Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline. Our Sponsors: * Check...
7-20-2023 – Do the New Federal Guidelines for Approving Mergers Make Sense?
July 21, 2023 00:17 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe proposed rules are designed to fit the "digital age" and apply to both vertical and horizontal mergers. Today's Stocks & Topics: Home Sales Report, Average Retiree’s Net Worth, CEG - Constellation Energy Corp., NTR - Nutrien Ltd. CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., Investment Style Box, KEY - KeyCorp, ET - Energy Transfer LP, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., BKE - Buckle Inc., TAP - Molson Coors Beverage Co. Cl B. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: ht...
7-19-2023 – Should Large-Blend Funds Outweigh Value Plus Growth Funds in a Portfolio?
July 20, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBLarge-blend funds are the easiest way to get broad exposure to the U.S. equity market. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Economy and the Market, NTR - Nutrien Ltd., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Portfolio Management, NDAQ - Nasdaq Inc., T - AT&T Inc., HTGC - Hercules Capital Inc., VFC - VF Corp., Where the Rich Keep Their Money. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising In...
7-18-2023 – What Are the Dynamics Making the Labor Market Difficult for Employers?
July 19, 2023 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBCompanies are deciding where to locate and expand based largely on the availability of workers in a given location and one expert is blaming a mix of factors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fund Companies New Rules, Carvana’s Future, China’s Cloud Computing Market, GPK - Graphic Packaging Holding Co., Shares Outstanding, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., SSTK - Shutterstock Inc., NFLX - Netflix Inc., ATKR - Atkore Inc., TOST - Toast Inc. Our Sponsors: * Ch...
7-17-2023 – You Don’t Have to Know Everything to Invest Well
July 18, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBBut you do have to know how to use the information you have. Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings Season, ADI - Analog Devices Inc., T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., The Economy, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., BWA - BorgWarner Inc., ETFs Maturity. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of United States Savings Bonds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising In...
7-14-2023 – Do You Make Critical Investing Mistakes?
July 14, 2023 23:59 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIf a knowledgeable observer trained their sights on your choices, they may find some 'trouble spots'. [You could have too many accounts and holdings. Your asset allocations might not relate back to your planned spending. You could own individual stocks that duplicate exposures in your mutual funds. And so on.] Today's Stocks & Topics: Producer Price Index - PPI, Inflation Numbers, Baby Boomer Retirement Savings, China’s Economy, Annuities, How Much Cash Should Be Hold, Yield Curve, MET ...
7-13-2023 – Amid Supply Concerns, Demand for Lithium and Other Critical Minerals Is Skyrocketing
July 14, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe market size for minerals crucial to the energy transition hit $320 billion in 2022, a doubling across the past five years. Start-ups in the critical minerals sector raised $1.6 billion last year, a record. (Do investors have a 'play' here?) Today's Stocks & Topics: A-I Chips, China Trade Data, XRP Token, DOCN – Digital Ocean Holdings Inc., SR - Spire Inc., NTAP - NetApp Inc., OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, Housing. Our ...
7-12-2023 – Is It Good News for Investors If Rates Stay Higher for Longer?
July 13, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWith the Fed believed to be readying another rate hike, bonds offer attractive yields even after inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Taxing Companies Across Borders, ETFs, A-I Revolution, BOH - Bank of Hawaii Corp., FDX - FedEx Corp., CVS - CVS Health Corp., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, WPC - W. P. Carey Inc., SPSM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.roset...
7-11-2023 - Best of Caller Questions
July 12, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: 457b Plan, Investing Factors, Mortgages, Equity and Retirement, National Debt, Timing the Market, 401k Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, The Stock Market, Credit Unions, Portfolio Management, Long And Short-term Debt, Bond Funds, How to Pay for Masters Degree, Roth IRA. Our Sponsors: * Check out...