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Invstr Crunch

929 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

A bite-sized finance and investing podcast to help you become a better investor. The biggest stories of the day, told in 3 minutes. Perfect for on the go or on the couch.

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Thick And Thin

March 06, 2024 09:55 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MB

Today, Jack talks about Target’s earnings report from the holiday season and Apple’s weakening sales in China. Topics discussed: Target’s earnings report from the holiday season Apple’s weakening sales in China

Plans Within Plans

March 05, 2024 09:25 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MB

Today, Jack talks about the growing blockbuster success of Dune’s second installment of the franchise and the Chinese EV market and recent concerns. Topics discussed: The growing blockbuster success of Dune’s second installment of the franchise The Chinese EV market and recent concerns

A Stepping Stone

March 04, 2024 08:54 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MB

Today, Jack talks about the economic releases that will attempt to move markets this week and OPEC’s recent decision and changes in crude oil prices. Topics discussed: The economic releases that will attempt to move markets this week OPEC’s recent decision and changes in crude oil prices

Drink’s Up

March 01, 2024 09:59 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MB

Today, Jack talks about the PCE index and the movement of January’s prices and Anheuser-Busch InBev’s recent performance amidst its boycotting controversy. Topics discussed: The PCE index and the movement of January’s prices Anheuser-Busch InBev’s recent performance amidst its boycotting controversy

Only Up From Here

February 29, 2024 10:17 - 4 minutes - 3.61 MB

Today, Jack talks about the surge both crypto and bitcoin have experienced in the market and Salesforce’s fourth-quarter earnings report. Topics discussed: The surge both crypto and bitcoin have experienced in the market Salesforce’s fourth-quarter earnings report Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/marketnews/bitcoin-to-the-moon/ https://invstr.com/marketnews/crm-leaders-reports/ https://invstr.com/marketnews/february-29-watchlist-6/

Priorities First

February 28, 2024 10:02 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MB

Today, Jack talks about Apple’s termination of its electric vehicle production and the layoffs promised across tech and media industries. Topics discussed: Apple’s termination of its electric vehicle production The layoffs promised across tech and media industries

Different Ball Game

February 27, 2024 10:46 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MB

Today, Jack talks about the opinions and sentiments of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and the future of sustainable air transportation. Topics discussed: The opinions and sentiments of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon The future of sustainable air transportation

Back and Forth

February 26, 2024 10:11 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MB

Today, Jack talks about the earnings report from Warren Buffett’s conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway and the next steps to link artificial intelligence and smartphones. Topics discussed: The earnings report from Warren Buffett’s conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway The next steps to link artificial intelligence and smartphones

Leaving Reality

February 23, 2024 10:41 - 4 minutes - 3.48 MB

Today, Jack talks about tech implant startup Neurolink’s recent human trial progress and the IRS’s estimates for annual tax evasion figures from America’s top one percent. Topics discussed: Tech implant startup Neurolink’s recent human trial progress The IRS’s estimates for annual tax evasion figures from America’s top one percent

Through The Looking Glass

February 22, 2024 09:47 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MB

Today, Jack talks about the earnings report of chipmaking leader Nvidia and an overview of Fed sentiment from the latest FOMC meeting minutes. Topics discussed: The earnings report of chipmaking leader Nvidia An overview of Fed sentiment from the latest FOMC meeting minutes

Bearing Fruit

February 21, 2024 08:52 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MB

Today, Jack talks about the looming merger between credit card companies Capital One and Discover and Walmart’s better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings report. Topics discussed: The looming merger between credit card companies Capital One and Discover Walmart’s better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings report

Year Of The Dragon

February 20, 2024 09:28 - 4 minutes - 3.59 MB

Today, Jack talks about the latest market volatility from video game companies Sony and Nintendo and increased travel demand amidst Chinese New Year celebrations. Topics discussed: The latest market volatility from video game companies Sony and Nintendo Increased travel demand amidst Chinese New Year celebrations

Cold As Ice

February 16, 2024 09:06 - 4 minutes - 3.59 MB

Today, Jack talks about the cooler-than-expected consumer demand figures for January and the first moon mission from Intuitive Machines. Topics discussed: The cooler-than-expected consumer demand figures for January The first moon mission from Intuitive Machines

The Other Side

February 15, 2024 08:58 - 4 minutes - 3.58 MB

Today, Jack talks about the ways AI has changed the scamming and hacking landscape and the prices that experienced deflation during January. Topics discussed: The ways AI has changed the scamming and hacking landscape The prices that experienced deflation during January

Inflexible

February 14, 2024 09:57 - 4 minutes - 3.56 MB

Today, Jack talks about January’s hotter-than-expected CPI report and Lyft’s earnings beat leading to major Wall Street wins. Topics discussed: January’s hotter-than-expected CPI report Lyft’s earnings beat leading to major Wall Street wins

On The Fence

February 13, 2024 10:02 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MB

Today, Jack talks about the shifting labor market alongside AI developments and Bitcoin’s recent surge following the SEC’s ETF approval. Topics discussed: The shifting labor market alongside AI developments Bitcoin’s recent surge following the SEC’s ETF approval

The Big Game

February 12, 2024 08:11 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MB

Today, Jack talks about the big plans Sam Altman has for the global semiconductor industry and a preview of the upcoming sports bundle between three entertainment giants. Topics discussed: The big plans Sam Altman has for the global semiconductor industry A preview of the upcoming sports bundle between three entertainment giants

From The Stars

February 09, 2024 09:41 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MB

Today, Jack talks about the current market sentiment and the next milestone awaiting the S&P and Google’s updates and rebranding of its own ChatGPT competitor. Topics discussed: The current market sentiment and the next milestone awaiting the S&P Google’s updates and rebranding of its own ChatGPT competitor

The Block

February 08, 2024 09:19 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MB

Today, Jack talks about Disney’s recent fiscal performance and future plans and Arm’s successful fourth quarter earnings report. Topics discussed: Disney’s recent fiscal performance and future plans Arm’s successful fourth-quarter earnings report Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/disney-earnings-2/ https://invstr.com/chip-designer-arm-earnings/ https://invstr.com/february-08-watchlist-6/

Passing Through

February 07, 2024 10:04 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MB

Today, Jack talks about 2023’s credit debt figures and delinquency rates and Ford’s fourth-quarter earnings report. Topics discussed: 2023’s credit debt figures and delinquency rates Ford’s fourth-quarter earnings report Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/us-consumer-debt/ https://invstr.com/ford-earnings/ https://invstr.com/february-07-watchlist-6/

Boundless

February 06, 2024 09:26 - 4 minutes - 3.64 MB

Today, Jack talks about the recent climb in mortgage rates and Palantir’s far better-than-expected earnings report. Topics discussed: The recent climb in mortgage rates Palantir’s far better-than-expected earnings report Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/mortgage-rates/ https://invstr.com/palantir-profits/ https://invstr.com/february-06-watchlist-6/

Frame Of Mind

February 05, 2024 08:12 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MB

Today, Jack talks about the previous month’s better-than-anticipated labor market data and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s interview and personal sentiment. Topics discussed: The previous month’s better-than-anticipated labor market data Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s interview and personal sentiment Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/labor-market-job-increase/ https://invstr.com/the-interview-jerome-powell/ https://invstr.com/february-05-watchlist-6/

The Magnificent Seven

February 02, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MB

Today, Jack talks about Meta’s far better-than-expected fiscal performance and Amazon and Apple’s own fourth-quarter earnings reports. Topics discussed: Meta’s far better-than-expected fiscal performance Amazon and Apple’s own fourth-quarter earnings reports Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/meta-earnings-performance/ https://invstr.com/apple-amazon-earnings-2/ https://invstr.com/february-02-watchlist-6/

Still Waiting

February 01, 2024 09:37 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

Today, Jack talks about the FOMC interest rate decision and remaining sentiment and Apple’s upcoming release of its virtual reality headset. Topics discussed: The FOMC interest rate decision and remaining sentiment Apple’s upcoming release of its virtual reality headset Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/fomc-interest-rates/ https://invstr.com/apple-virtual-reality/ https://invstr.com/february-01-watchlist-6/

The Catch

January 31, 2024 09:46 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MB

Today, Jack talks about the quarterly performance from both Microsoft and Google and a promising metric that depicts real estate improvement. Topics discussed: The quarterly performance from both Microsoft and Google A promising metric that depicts real estate improvement Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/google-microsoft-earnings-2/ https://invstr.com/less-is-more-real-estate/ https://invstr.com/january-31-watchlist-6/

Nearing The Close

January 30, 2024 09:22 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MB

Today, Jack talks about different landings that may face the economy and the recent investment surge into the amusement park industry. Topics discussed: The different landings that may face the economy The recent investment surge into the amusement park industry Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/us-economy-landing/ https://invstr.com/amusement-park-investment/ https://invstr.com/january-30-watchlist-6/

Under The Radar

January 29, 2024 09:39 - 4 minutes - 3.6 MB

Today, Jack talks about December’s PCE reading and Friday’s other economic releases and the next step forward in mining for deep-sea rare earth materials. Topics discussed: December’s PCE reading and Friday’s other economic releases The next step forward in mining for deep-sea rare earth materials Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/fed-policy-meeting/ https://invstr.com/the-underwater-future/ https://invstr.com/january-29-watchlist-6/

The Haystack

January 26, 2024 09:49 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MB

Today, Jack talks about fourth-quarter GDP and the PCE index and recently tech layoffs persisting throughout the new year. Topics discussed: Fourth-quarter GDP and the PCE index Recently tech layoffs persisting throughout the new year Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/gdp-pce-figures/ https://invstr.com/tech-workforce-woes/ https://invstr.com/january-26-watchlist-6/

Vertigo

January 25, 2024 09:04 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MB

Today, Jack talks about post-holiday housing demand and mortgage rates and Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings report. Topics discussed: Post-holiday housing demand and mortgage rates Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings report Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/homes-and-dreams/ invstr.com/electric-earnings/ *invstr.com/january-25-watchlist-6/

The Update

January 24, 2024 09:32 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

Today, Jack talks about Netflix’s better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter and the return of one of the biggest cryptocurrency miners. Topics discussed: Netflix’s better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter The return of one of the biggest cryptocurrency miners Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/netflix-earnings-subscriptions/ https://invstr.com/return-crypto-mining/ https://invstr.com/january-24-watchlist-6/

Exploring New Heights

January 23, 2024 09:16 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MB

Today, Jack talks about the newest crypto instruments entering public stock exchanges and the international efforts to reach the moon. Topics discussed: The newest crypto instruments entering public stock exchanges The international efforts to reach the moon Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/crypto-etfs-stock-exchange/ https://invstr.com/new-lunar-space-race/ https://invstr.com/january-23-watchlist-6/

The Shadows

January 22, 2024 09:32 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MB

Today, Jack talks about the rising premiums for insurance hurting businesses and the consumer and the remaining economic releases before this month’s FOMC meeting. Topics discussed: The rising premiums for insurance hurting businesses and the consumer The remaining economic releases before this month’s FOMC meeting Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/travelers-insurance-earnings/ https://invstr.com/last-call-interest-rates/ https://invstr.com/january-22-watchlist-6/

Betwixt and Between

January 19, 2024 08:40 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MB

Today, Jack talks about weekly jobless claims contradicting tech layoffs to come and interest rate sentiment from both the Federal Reserve and markets. Topics discussed: Weekly jobless claims contradicting tech layoffs to come Interest rate sentiment from both the Federal Reserve and markets Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/google-layoffs-2024/ https://invstr.com/interest-rates-cuts-2024/ https://invstr.com/january-19-watchlist-6/

Fire and Ice

January 18, 2024 09:41 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MB

Today, Jack talks about December’s estimate of consumer demand represented through retail sales and Jamie Dimon’s recent thoughts over the future of the economy. Topics discussed: December’s estimate of consumer demand represented through retail sales Jamie Dimon’s recent thoughts over the future of the economy Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/december-retail-sales/ https://invstr.com/jamie-dimon-economy/ https://invstr.com/january-18-watchlist-6/

Deal Breakers

January 17, 2024 09:55 - 4 minutes - 3.65 MB

Today, Jack talks about the DOJ’s lawsuit between JetBlue and Spirit’s merger and Synopsys’s $35 billion acquisition of Ansys. Topics discussed: The DOJ’s lawsuit between JetBlue and Spirit’s merger Synopsys’s $35 billion acquisition of Ansys Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/jetblue-spirit-aquisition/ https://invstr.com/synopsys-merger-ansys/ https://invstr.com/january-17-watchlist-6/

Contraction

January 16, 2024 09:19 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

Today, Jack talks about December’s cooler-than-expected PPI figures and the IMF’s bleak forecasts over AI’s future across global markets. Topics discussed: December’s cooler-than-expected PPI figures The IMF’s bleak forecasts over AI’s future across global markets Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/december-wholesale-inflation/ https://invstr.com/imfs-ai-job-warning/ https://invstr.com/january-16-watchlist-6/

Focus

January 12, 2024 09:07 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MB

Today, Jack talks about December’s inflation data measured through CPI and Microsoft’s near approach to overtaking Apple in market cap. Topics discussed: December’s inflation data measured through CPI Microsoft’s near approach to overtaking Apple in market cap Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/december-inflation/ invstr.com/the-new-king/ invstr.com/january-12-watchlist-6/

The Virtual Frontier

January 11, 2024 09:33 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MB

Today, Jack talks about the SEC’s landmark decision regarding spot bitcoin ETFs and the retail monitor’s figures for the latter holiday season during December. Topics discussed: The SEC’s landmark decision regarding spot bitcoin ETFs The retail monitor’s figures for the latter holiday season during December Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/sec-sides-with-crypto/ https://invstr.com/december-consumer-spending/ invstr.com/january-11-watchlist-6/

Across The Pond

January 10, 2024 10:41 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MB

Today, Jack talks about the World Bank’s bleak economic estimates for the current half-decade and Meta’s upcoming changes to its content and child restriction settings. Topics discussed: The World Bank’s bleak economic estimates for the current half-decade Meta’s upcoming changes to its content and child restriction settings Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/world-bank-economy-forecast/ https://invstr.com/meta-protecting-kids/ https://invstr.com/january-10-watchlist-...

Arrival

January 09, 2024 09:20 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MB

Today, Jack talks about the recent advancements made throughout the housing industry and the promising startup with a new method to capture carbon dioxide emissions. Topics discussed: The recent advancements made throughout the housing industry The promising startup with a new method to capture carbon dioxide emissions Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/hosing-market-optimistic/ https://invstr.com/avnos-carbon-energy/ https://invstr.com/january-09-watchlist-6/

The House

January 08, 2024 09:19 - 4 minutes - 3.33 MB

Today, Jack talks about the hotter-than-expected labor market data for December and Congress’s success in avoiding a government shutdown. Topics discussed: The hotter-than-expected labor market data for December Congress’s success in avoiding a government shutdown Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/us-payrolls-increase-more-than-expected/ invstr.com/congress-settles-the-federal-spending-budget/ invstr.com/market-recap-january-5th/

In With The New

January 05, 2024 10:18 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MB

Today, Jack talks about the content partnership between social media phenom TikTok and Peloton and the newest ways companies like Google are limiting user data farming. Topics discussed: The content partnership between social media phenom TikTok and Peloton The newest ways companies like Google are limiting user data farming Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/tiktok-peloton-partnership/ https://invstr.com/google-says-goodbye-to-cookies/ https://invstr.com/january-05-w...

The Path Ahead

January 04, 2024 10:28 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MB

Today, Jack talks about the minutes from the most recent December FOMC meeting and the lower-than-anticipated job openings for November. Topics discussed: The minutes from the most recent December FOMC meeting The lower-than-anticipated job opening for November Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/fomc-meeting-minutes/ https://invstr.com/labor-cooling/ https://invstr.com/january-04-watchlist-6/

The Forgiven

January 03, 2024 09:52 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MB

Today, Jack talks about the delivery figures from the world’s largest electric vehicle makers and student debt and how forgiveness figures can continue to soar this year. Topics discussed: The delivery figures from the world’s largest electric vehicle makers Student debt and how forgiveness figures can continue to soar this year Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/ev-deliveries/ https://invstr.com/educational-debt-issue/ https://invstr.com/january-03-watchlist-6/

The New Year

January 02, 2024 09:36 - 4 minutes - 3.54 MB

Today, Jack talks about the S&P 500’s top five biggest performers for 2023 and the industries that may experience trouble headed into the new year. Topics discussed: The S&P 500’s top five biggest performers for 2023 The industries that may experience trouble headed into the new year Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/2023-biggest-winners/ https://invstr.com/tech-companies-lower-sales-2024/ https://invstr.com/january-02-watchlist-5/

Big Changes

December 29, 2023 08:44 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MB

Today, Jack talks about 2023’s emergence in payment plan purchases like Affirm and a breakdown of college savings accounts and the 529’s revision. Topics discussed: 2023’s emergence in payment plan purchases like Affirm A breakdown of college savings accounts and the 529’s revision Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/this-years-rise-in-buy-now-pay-later-payments/ invstr.com/the-529-revision/ invstr.com/market-recap-december-28th/

Within The Rubble

December 28, 2023 08:46 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB

Today, Jack talks about The New York Times’ lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI and online retailer Zulily’s announcement to terminate all operations. Topics discussed: The New York Times’ lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI Online retailer Zulily’s announcement to terminate all operations Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/an-ai-lawsuit/ invstr.com/the-e-commerce-graveyard/ invstr.com/december-28-watchlist-5/

The Race

December 27, 2023 09:25 - 4 minutes - 3.65 MB

Today, Jack talks about the story behind Apple’s recent barring of its smartwatch series and the housing market’s recent demand and price changes. Topics discussed: The story behind Apple’s recent barring of its smartwatch series The housing market’s recent demand and price changes Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/apple-watch-saga/ https://invstr.com/us-housing-market/ https://invstr.com/december-27-watchlist-5/

Shot In The Dark

December 26, 2023 08:46 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB

Today, Jack talks about China’s new set of gaming regulations and the last round of cooler-than-expected inflation data. Topics discussed: November’s last round of cooler-than-expected inflation data China’s new set of gaming regulations and the market’s reaction Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/another-one-for-the-books/ invstr.com/the-gaming-guidelines/ *invstr.com/market-recap-december-26th/

The Mishandle

December 22, 2023 09:10 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MB

Today, Jack talks about Nike’s recent earnings report and full-year guidance and the estimates portraying the recovery in the auto industry. Topics discussed: Nike’s recent earnings report and full-year guidance The estimates portraying the recovery in the auto industry Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/nike-earnings/ https://invstr.com/auto-market-recovery/ https://invstr.com/december-22-watchlist-5/