Invstr Crunch
960 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsA 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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Passing Through
February 07, 2024 10:04 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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/
Better Late Than Never
December 21, 2023 10:39 - 4 minutes - 3.25 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent data surrounding the housing market and FedEx's earnings report and guidance for next year. Topics discussed: The recent data surrounding the housing market FedEx's earnings report and guidance for next year Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/housing-market-drought/ https://invstr.com/fedex-earnings-pitfalls/ https://invstr.com/december-21-watchlist-5/
Attacking The Storm
December 20, 2023 09:56 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent performance and uncertainty befalling media companies and the Biden administration’s push to federally regulate artificial intelligence. Topics discussed: The recent performance and growing uncertainty befalling media companies The Biden administration’s push to federally regulate artificial intelligence Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/media-entertainment-economic-impact/ https://invstr.com/biden-to-regulate-ai/ https://invstr.com...
Running Out Of Steam
December 19, 2023 09:58 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent data on student loan payments and the updated status between Adobe and Figma’s once-promised merger. Topics discussed: The recent data on student loan payments following October’s restart The updated status between Adobe and Figma’s once-promised merger Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/failing-to-repay-student-loan/ https://invstr.com/adobe-figma-deal-falls-through/ https://invstr.com/december-19-watchlist-5/
Planning Ahead
December 18, 2023 09:39 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent data behind job losses contributed to artificial intelligence and the forecasts for weight loss drug sales going into 2024. Topics discussed: The recent data behind job losses contributed to artificial intelligence The forecasts for weight loss drug sales going into 2024 Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-automated-labor-market/ https://invstr.com/weight-loss-drug-industry/ https://invstr.com/december-18-watchlist-5/
Defying Expectations
December 15, 2023 08:35 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MBToday, Jack talks about consumer activity through November’s retail sales report and General Motors’s recent layoffs. Topics discussed: Recent consumer activity through November’s retail sales report General Motor’s recent layoffs across several departments Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/consumers-demand-from-novembers-retail-sales-report/ invstr.com/the-auto-exodus/ invstr.com/market-recap-december-14th/
The Future Is Bright
December 14, 2023 08:40 - 4 minutes - 3.54 MBToday, Jack talks about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and the partnership between Microsoft and several labor unions. Topics discussed: The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and future plans The recent partnership between Microsoft and several labor unions Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/the-fed-pauses-interest-rates/ invstr.com/the-partnership-between-microsoft-and-labor-unions/ invstr.com/market-recap-december-13th/
Up The Ladder
December 13, 2023 10:41 - 4 minutes - 3.47 MBToday, Jack talks about the figures from November’s consumer price index and the results from CNBC’s Fed Survey that polls economists and strategists. Topics discussed: The figures from November’s consumer price index The results from CNBC’s Fed Survey that polls economists and strategists Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/cpi-down-again/ https://invstr.com/cnbc-fed-survey/ https://invstr.com/december-13-watchlist-5/
Spreading Holiday Cheer
December 12, 2023 09:57 - 4 minutes - 3.41 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent $5.8 billion buyout offer for retailer Macy’s and Hasbro’s layoffs and struggling sales ahead of the crucial holiday season. Topics discussed: The recent $5.8 billion buyout offer for retailer Macy’s Hasbro’s layoffs and struggling sales ahead of the crucial holiday season Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/retail-macys-buyout-offer/ https://invstr.com/hasbro-cuts-jobs/ https://invstr.com/december-12-watchlist-5/
Work Hard
December 11, 2023 09:20 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBToday, Jack talks about November’s economic data on nonfarm payrolls, the unemployment rate and the current state of the Federal Reserve’s ultimate plan of a soft landing. Topics discussed: November’s economic data on nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate The current state of the Federal Reserve’s ultimate plan of a soft landing Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/labor-market-unemployment-rate/ https://invstr.com/the-fed-economy-soft-landing/ https://invstr.com/...
Long Haul
December 08, 2023 09:55 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBToday, Jack talks about AMD’s new AI chip that will directly compete with Nvidia and Amazon’s recent ventures into grocery services and generative AI. Topics discussed: AMD’s new AI chip that will directly compete with Nvidia Amazon’s recent ventures into grocery services and generative AI Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/amd-new-chip-rivals-nvidia/ https://invstr.com/amazon-grocery-subscription/ https://invstr.com/december-08-watchlist-5/
Down The Pipe
December 07, 2023 10:05 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBToday, Jack talks about Jamie Dimon’s opposing remarks targeting cryptocurrencies and November’s cooler-than-expected private payroll figures. Topics discussed: Jamie Dimon’s opposing remarks targeting cryptocurrencies November’s cooler-than-expected private payroll figures Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/jpmorgan-crypto/ https://invstr.com/lbor-market-the-fed/ https://invstr.com/december-07-watchlist-5/
In Advance
December 06, 2023 09:21 - 4 minutes - 3.58 MBToday, Jack talks about the new AI alliance comprised of over 50 tech companies and the NCAA’s plan to pay athletes from Division I schools. Topics discussed: The new AI alliance comprised of over 50 tech companies The NCAA’s plan to pay athletes from Division I schools Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/meta-and-ibm-team-up-for-ai/ https://invstr.com/ncaa-paying-players/ https://invstr.com/december-06-watchlist-5/
Hacking Away
December 05, 2023 09:32 - 4 minutes - 3.49 MBToday, Jack talks about Spotify’s cost-cutting efforts from a major round of labor cuts and developer-tools software maker GitLab’s first quarterly operating profit. Topics discussed: Spotify’s cost-cutting efforts from a major round of labor cuts Developer-tools software maker GitLab’s first quarterly operating profit Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/spotify-labor-cute/ https://invstr.com/gitlab-third-quarter-profit/
The Waiting Game
December 04, 2023 09:27 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MBToday, Jack talks about Fed Chair Powell’s disfavor toward recent market sentiment and the next stage of intelligence that AI is approaching. Topics discussed: Fed Chair Powell’s disfavor towards recent market sentiment The next stage of intelligence that AI is approaching Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/jerome-powells-premonitions-on-economy/ https://invstr.com/artificial-general-intelligence/ https://invstr.com/december-04-watchlist-5/
In The Air
December 01, 2023 09:28 - 4 minutes - 3.51 MBToday, Jack talks about the results from October’s data on the PCE index and the sentiment on energy following OPEC’s significant November meeting. Topics discussed: The results from October’s data on the PCE index The sentiment on energy following OPEC’s significant November meeting Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-fed-economy-reports/ https://invstr.com/opec-oil-price-decision/ https://invstr.com/december-01-watchlist-5/
Off To The Races
November 30, 2023 08:47 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBToday, Jack talks about Elon Musk’s recent inflammatory battle with advertisers and Salesforce's better-than-expected third-quarter performance. Topics discussed: Elon Musk’s recent inflammatory battle with advertisers Salesforce's better-than-expected third-quarter performance Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/elon-musk-words-for-advertisers/ https://invstr.com/salesforce-earnings-success/ https://invstr.com/november-30-watchlist-5/
The Legacy
November 29, 2023 09:15 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBToday, Jack talks about Charlie Munger’s unfortunate passing and long-lasting legacy and Amazon’s newest business-centered AI chatbot. Topics discussed: Charlie Munger’s unfortunate passing and long-lasting legacy Amazon’s newest business-centered AI chatbot Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/charlie-munger-berkshire-hathaway-dies/ https://invstr.com/q-amazons-newest-ai/ https://invstr.com/november-29-watchlist-5/
Delivering Promises
November 28, 2023 09:10 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBToday, Jack talks about the acquisition pressures facing several regional banks and the new king in the American delivery industry. Topics discussed: The acquisition pressures facing several regional banks The new king in the American delivery industry Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/regional-bank-pressures/ https://invstr.com/amazon-delivery-king/ https://invstr.com/november-28-watchlist-5/
Now Unstoppable
November 27, 2023 11:08 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBToday, Jack talks about the surge in Black Friday shopping for online users and the inflation among sporting events and other “fun” industries. Topics discussed: The surge in Black Friday shopping for online users The inflation among sporting events and other “fun” industries Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/black-friday-online-shopping/ https://invstr.com/high-demad-funflation/ https://invstr.com/november-27-watchlist-5/