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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Episodes
The Thankful Wish
November 23, 2023 09:07 - 4 minutes - 3.57 MBTopics discussed: The mixed sentiment over the current American holiday shopper The minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve interest-rate meeting
Glittering Gold
November 22, 2023 09:46 - 4 minutes - 3.63 MBToday, Jack talks about the highly anticipated third-quarter earnings report from chip leader Nvidia and Binance CEO’s prompt resignation and admission of guilt. Topics discussed: The highly anticipated third-quarter earnings report from chip leader Nvidia Binance CEO’s prompt resignation and admission of guilt Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/nvidia-reports-earnings/ https://invstr.com/binance-ceo-steps-down/ https://invstr.com/november-22-watchlist-5/
Entering Normality
November 21, 2023 09:24 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBToday, Jack talks about the continuing falling prices for U.S. gas and the problems encumbering GM’s driverless vehicle project. Topics discussed: The continuing falling prices for U.S. gas The problems encumbering GM’s driverless vehicle project Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/decrease-in-us-oil-prices/ https://invstr.com/gm-cruise-ceo-resigns/ https://invstr.com/november-21-watchlist-5/
The Ousting
November 20, 2023 09:32 - 4 minutes - 3.6 MBToday, Jack talks about OpenAI’s decision to oust ex-CEO Sam Altman and where markets predict interest rates will go. Topics discussed: OpenAI’s decision to oust ex-CEO Sam Altman Where markets predict interest rates will go Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/openai-ceo-sam-altman-fired/ https://invstr.com/stock-market-interest-rates/ https://invstr.com/november-20-watchlist-5/
The World To Come
November 17, 2023 09:16 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBToday, Jack talks about Walmart’s earnings report and cautious guidance regarding consumer spending and Amazon’s new e-commerce collaboration with auto dealers. Topics discussed: Walmart’s earnings report and cautious guidance regarding consumer spending Amazon’s new e-commerce collaboration with auto dealers Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/walmart-earnings-consumer-caution/ https://invstr.com/amazon-sell-hyundai-online/ invstr.com/november-17-watchlist-5/
Into The Light
November 16, 2023 09:09 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBToday, Jack talks about October’s far cooler-than-expected producer price index report and the first batch of retail earnings from Target and Home Depot. Topics discussed: October’s far cooler-than-expected producer price index report The first batch of retail earnings from Target and Home Depot Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/october-ppi-report/ https://invstr.com/target-homedepot-earnings/ https://invstr.com/november-16-watchlist-5/
Progress Ahead
November 15, 2023 09:15 - 4 minutes - 3.65 MBToday, Jack talks about the cooler-than-expected CPI report for October and Airbnb’s first public acquisition of AI company Gameplanner.AI. Topics discussed: The cooler-than-expected CPI report for October Airbnb’s first public acquisition of AI company Gameplanner Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/cooled-october-cpi-report/ https://invstr.com/airbnb-aquires-gameplanner-ai/ https://invstr.com/november-15-watchlist-5/
Staying Put
November 14, 2023 09:21 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBToday, Jack talks about the forecasts and deeper analysis of the upcoming CPI report and the potential government shutdown lingering within the United States. Topics discussed: The forecasts and deeper analysis of October’s upcoming CPI report The potential government shutdown lingering within the United States Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/hidden-treats-cpi-report/ https://invstr.com/us-government-shutdown/ https://invstr.com/november-14-watchlist-5/
On The Ground
November 13, 2023 09:16 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBToday, Jack talks about the hawkish comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the potential EV-material mining partnership between the US and Indonesia. Topics discussed: The hawkish comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell The potential EV-material mining partnership between the US and Indonesia Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/powells-speech-international-monetary-fund/ https://invstr.com/us-indonesia-partnership-ev-batteries/ https://in...
A Step Forward
November 10, 2023 10:02 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBToday, Jack talks about the end to the strikes between Hollywood actors and Movie Studios and Virgin Galactic’s Wall Street success after announcing cost-cutting measures. Topics discussed: The end to the strikes between Hollywood actors and Movie Studios Virgin Galactic’s Wall Street success after announcing cost-cutting measures Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/hollywood-writers-agreement-sag-aftra/ https://invstr.com/virgin-galactic-cuts-jobs/ https://invstr.com/...
Dreams Come True
November 09, 2023 09:30 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MBToday, Jack talks about the third-quarter results from Disney and Warner Bros and recent housing market progress. Topics discussed: The third-quarter results from entertainment giants Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery The recent progress made throughout the housing market Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/the-great-entertainers-earnings-%f0%9f%93%8a/ invstr.com/mortgage-rates-plunge-%f0%9f%93%89/ invstr.com/market-recap-november-8th-%f0%9f%92%b0/
In The Weeds
November 08, 2023 09:55 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBToday, Jack talks about office-sharing company WeWork’s filing for bankruptcy and the third-quarter surge in American credit debt. Topics discussed: Office-sharing company WeWork’s filing for bankruptcy The third-quarter surge in American credit debt Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/wework-files-for-bankruputcy/ https://invstr.com/usa-credit-debt/ https://invstr.com/november-08-watchlist-5/
A Consumer Shift
November 07, 2023 09:44 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBToday, Jack talks about Citigroup’s announcement of upcoming mass-scale layoffs and weight loss drugs and how industries may be affected. Topics discussed: Citigroup’s announcement of upcoming mass-scale layoffs Weight loss drugs and how industries may be affected Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/citigroup-debates-layoffs/ https://invstr.com/weight-loss-drug-economic-impact/ https://invstr.com/november-07-watchlist-5/
Making Amends
November 06, 2023 09:13 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBToday, Jack talks about the verdict from the highly followed SBF trial and Elon Musk’s first technology from his new AI company. Topics discussed: The verdict from the highly followed SBF trial Elon Musk’s first technology from his new AI company Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/sbf-found-guilty/ https://invstr.com/elon-against-openai/ https://invstr.com/november-06-watchlist-5/
Singing Along
November 03, 2023 10:22 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MBToday, Jack talks about Apple’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report and Live Nation’s third-quarter results that blew past expectations. Topics discussed: Apple’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report Live Nation’s third-quarter results that blew past expectations Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/apple-earnings-third-quarter/ https://invstr.com/live-nations-earnings/ https://invstr.com/november-03-watchlist-5/
The Long Game
November 02, 2023 10:37 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBToday, Jack talks about the decision from the Federal Reserve to pause on the current interest rate and Disney’s hefty bill to close out Hulu's acquisition from Comcast. Topics discussed: The decision from the Federal Reserve to pause on the current interest rate Disney’s hefty bill to close out Hulu acquisition from Comcast Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/interest-rates-steady/ https://invstr.com/disney-hulu-deal/ https://invstr.com/november-02-watchlist-5/
Much More to Come
November 01, 2023 09:40 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBToday, Jack talks about the U.S. government’s upcoming refunding meeting and borrowing needs and Bitcoin’s recent surge and long-term price estimates. Topics discussed: The U.S. government’s upcoming refunding meeting and borrowing needs Bitcoin’s recent surge and long-term price estimates Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/us-treasury-debt/ https://invstr.com/bitcoin-crypto-potential/ https://invstr.com/november-01-watchlist-5/
Newer Methods
October 31, 2023 09:46 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBToday, Jack talks about how higher bond yields may signal quicker interest rate cuts and the updates from Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial. Topics discussed: How higher bond yields may signal quicker interest rate cuts The updates from Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/bond-yields-rate-hikes/ https://invstr.com/sbf-takes-to-the-stand/ https://invstr.com/october-31-watchlist-5/
Can’t Go Down
October 30, 2023 09:56 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBToday, Jack talks about the persistence of the consumer despite recent market losses and the earnings reports from American oil titans Chevron and Exxon Mobil. Topics discussed: The persistence of the consumer despite recent market losses The earnings reports from American oil titans Chevron and Exxon Mobil Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/spending-losing-us-consumer/ https://invstr.com/oil-giants-report-earnings/ https://invstr.com/october-30-watchlist-5/
Adding On
October 27, 2023 08:12 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBToday, Jack talks about the breakdown of Amazon’s better-than-expected third-quarter results and the worst-case scenarios for oil surges from tensions abroad. Topics discussed: The breakdown of Amazon’s better-than-expected third-quarter results The worst-case scenarios for oil surges from tensions abroad Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/amazon-ecommerce-earnings/ https://invstr.com/energy-catastrophe-oil-war/ https://invstr.com/october-26-watchlist-5-2/
Finish the Job
October 26, 2023 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBToday, Jack talks about Meta’s third-quarter earnings report and after-market movement and the tentative deal between Ford and the UAW. Topics discussed: Meta’s third-quarter earnings report and after-market movement The tentative deal between Ford and the UAW Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/meta-tech-earnings/ https://invstr.com/end-to-strikes-ford-uaw/ https://invstr.com/october-26-watchlist-5/
Back Again
October 25, 2023 08:24 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBToday, Jack talks about the quarterly earnings reports from tech titans Google and Microsoft plus Jamie Dimon’s opinions on the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook. Topics discussed: The quarterly earnings reports from tech titans Google and Microsoft Jamie Dimon’s opinions on the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/google-microsoft-earnings/ https://invstr.com/jamie-dimon-on-economy/ https://invstr.com/october-25-watchlist-5/
Divide and Conquer
October 24, 2023 08:10 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBToday, Jack talks about the newest energy mega-merger between Chevron and Hess and Apple’s proposed initiative to enter and compete in the generative AI space. Topics discussed: The newest energy mega-merger between Chevron and Hess Apple’s proposed initiative to enter and compete in the generative AI space Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/chevron-mess-energy-merger/ https://invstr.com/apples-new-ai-initiative/ https://invstr.com/october-24-watchlist-5/
Through the Fire
October 23, 2023 08:23 - 4 minutes - 3.49 MBToday, Jack talks about a few of the corporate world’s recent mass layoffs and American Express’s third-quarter earnings results and consumer credit. Topics discussed: A few of the corporate world’s recent mass layoffs American Express’s third-quarter earnings results and consumer credit Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/hidden-job-cuts/ https://invstr.com/credit-card-amex/ https://invstr.com/october-23-watchlist-5/
Not Restrictive Enough
October 20, 2023 08:49 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBToday, Jack talks about Jerome Powell’s recent address on the U.S. economy and September’s low home sales and rising mortgage rates. Topics discussed: Jerome Powell’s recent address on the U.S. economy September’s low home sales and rising mortgage rates Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/jerome-powell-us-economy/ https://invstr.com/the-housing-market-bust/ invstr.com/october-20-watchlist-5/
The Old and The Young
October 19, 2023 08:22 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBToday, Jack talks about the anticipated earnings results from titans Tesla and Netflix and the relatively underwhelming IPOs from Instacart, Birkenstock, and ARM. Topics discussed: The anticipated earnings results from titans Tesla and Netflix The relatively underwhelming IPOs from Instacart, Birkenstock, and ARM Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/megacap-earnings-netflix-tesla/ https://invstr.com/the-ipo-newcomers/ https://invstr.com/october-19-watchlist-5/
Here to Stay
October 18, 2023 08:15 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBToday, Jack talks about September’s strong data for retail sales and United Airlines’ weaker-than-expected guidance for the fourth quarter. Topics discussed: September’s strong data for retail sales United Airlines’ weaker-than-expected guidance for the fourth quarter Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/retail-sales-not-giving-in/ https://invstr.com/united-airlines-earnings/ https://invstr.com/october-17-watchlist-5-2/
Trending Upward
October 17, 2023 08:23 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBToday, Jack talks about the current state of UAW’s strike against auto companies and Snapchat’s Wall Street success following a leaked internal memo. Topics discussed: The current state of UAW’s strike against auto companies like Ford Snapchat’s Wall Street success following a leaked internal memo Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-last-stand-uaw-strike/ https://invstr.com/snapchat-wall-street/ https://invstr.com/october-17-watchlist-5/
On the Rope
October 16, 2023 09:46 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MBToday, Jack talks about the discussions and consensus from the IMF-World Bank meetings and the tough EV market several automakers have endured. Topics discussed: The discussions and consensus from the IMF-World Bank meetings The tough EV market several automakers have endured Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/world-banks-meet/ https://invstr.com/rough-transition-into-ev-market/ https://invstr.com/october-16-watchlist-5/
Never Leaving
October 13, 2023 06:58 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBToday, Jack talks about September’s hotter-than-expected inflation data and the new job market to review AI models. Topics discussed: September’s hotter-than-expected inflation data The new job market to review AI models Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/enemy-number-one/ invstr.com/artificial-job-creation/ *invstr.com/october-13-watchlist-5/
Promise
October 12, 2023 07:49 - 4 minutes - 3.54 MBTopics discussed: The merger between oil companies Exxon Mobil and Pioneer Natural Resources The federal push to eliminate junk fees for the consumer. Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-great-oil-merger/ https://invstr.com/too-many-fees-bidens-push-to-eliminate-junk-fees-from-consumers-burdens/
Acceleration
October 11, 2023 07:07 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBToday, Jack talks about the U.S.’s stance and implications dealing with the Israeli-Hamas War and the housing organization's dire warning to the Federal Reserve. Topics discussed: The U.S.’s stance and implications dealing with the Israeli-Hamas War The housing organization's dire warning to the Federal Reserve Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/the-us-speaks/ invstr.com/the-hard-landing/ invstr.com/october-11-watchlist-5/
New Waves
October 10, 2023 07:48 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBToday, Jack talks about the first power produced by the world’s largest offshore wind farm and Google’s AI venture into the healthcare industry. Topics discussed: 1 The first power produced by the world’s largest offshore wind farm 2 Google’s AI venture into the healthcare industry. Links mentioned in this episode: • https://invstr.com/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm/ • https://invstr.com/google-clouds-ai-innovations-for-doctors/ • https://invstr.com/market-recap-october-9th/
Unwanted
October 09, 2023 07:09 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBToday, Jack talks about September’s robust labor market report and updates on the terrorist attacks in Israel. Topics discussed: September’s robust labor market report Updates on the terrorist attacks in Israel Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/septembers-job-boom/ invstr.com/israel-at-war/ invstr.com/october-09-watchlist-5/
Justice
October 06, 2023 08:21 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBToday, Jack talks about the upcoming job report that can sway the Federal Reserve’s actions and the criminal trial against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Topics discussed: The upcoming job report that can sway the Federal Reserve’s actions The criminal trial against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-fed-next-step-payroll-report/ https://invstr.com/the-sbf-ftx-trial/ https://invstr.com/october-06-watchlist-5/
Deja Vu
October 05, 2023 08:21 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBToday, Jack talks about discussing the Biden Administration’s new plan to cancel student loans and the AI startup company on the journey to controlling lucid dreaming. Topics discussed: The Biden Administration’s new plan to cancel another $9 billion in student loans. The AI startup company on the journey to controlling lucid dreaming. Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/student-debt-cancelled-again/ https://invstr.com/ai-inception-prophetic-dream-control/ https://invs...
Unruffled
October 04, 2023 07:42 - 4 minutes - 3.25 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent hotter-than-expected labor market data and US Treasury yields reaching 16-year highs. Topics discussed: The recent hotter-than-expected labor market data US Treasury yields reaching 16-year highs Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-unshaken-labor-market/ https://invstr.com/us-treasury-bonds-loans-fly-high/ https://invstr.com/october-4-watchlist-5/
The Foundation
October 03, 2023 08:10 - 4 minutes - 3.52 MBToday, Jack talks about the U.S. consumer and the newest Las Vegas attraction to transform immersive entertainment. Topics discussed: The U.S. consumer and its strengths and challenges they face The newest Las Vegas attraction to transform immersive entertainment Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/new-us-consumer/ https://invstr.com/spherical-immersion-las-vegas-u2/ https://invstr.com/october-03-watchlist-5/
The Last Stand
October 02, 2023 08:53 - 4 minutes - 3.61 MBToday, Jack talks about Congress's immediate action to avoid a government shutdown and the data suggesting revenge travel is near its end. Topics discussed: Congress's immediate action to avoid a government shutdown The data suggesting revenge travel is near its end Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/avoiding-government-shutdown/ https://invstr.com/the-end-of-post-covid-travel/ https://invstr.com/october-02-watchlist-5/
Over Par
September 29, 2023 07:09 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MBToday, Jack talks about Nike’s earnings report and the PGA Tour’s deal talks. Topics discussed: Nike’s earnings report including a significant miss The PGA Tour’s deal talks with sport groups Endeavor and Fenway Sports Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/nike-just-didnt-do-it/ invstr.com/a-new-arena/ invstr.com/september-29-watchlist-5/
The Flow
September 28, 2023 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBToday, Jack talks about Mark Zuckerberg’s innovations to advance the Metaverse and historically high oil prices from two substantial production cuts. Topics discussed: Mark Zuckerberg’s innovations to advance the Metaverse Historically high oil prices from two substantial production cuts Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/metaverse-returns/ https://invstr.com/crude-oil-prices/ https://invstr.com/september-28-watchlist-5/
Bump on The Road
September 27, 2023 08:07 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBToday, Jack talks about the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit to Amazon’s monopoly power and the potential for even higher rates and how households have been affected. Topics discussed: The FTC’s antitrust lawsuit to Amazon’s monopoly power The potential for even higher rates and how households have been affected Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/amazons-recent-lawsuit/ https://invstr.com/higher-rate-household/ https://invstr.com/september-27-watchlist-5/
The Great Accord
September 26, 2023 08:10 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBToday, Jack talks about the long-awaited deal between Hollywood writers and movie studios and Amazon’s hefty bet to an OpenAI rival firm. Topics discussed: The long-awaited deal between Hollywood writers and movie studios Amazon’s hefty bet to an OpenAI rival firm Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/hollywood-writers-deal/ https://invstr.com/amazon-invests-in-openai-competitor/ https://invstr.com/september-26-watchlist-5/
From Space
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.64 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent credit card losses similar to those of the 2008 recession and NASA’s successes starting with Asteroid sample retrieval. Topics discussed: The recent credit card losses similar to those of the Great Recession NASA’s successes starting with Asteroid sample retrieval Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/rising-credit-card-debt/ https://invstr.com/nasa-asteroid-sample/ https://invstr.com/september-25-watchlist-5/
The New Humans
September 22, 2023 08:38 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBToday, Jack talks about how an imminent government shutdown can affect Americans and the commencement of human trials for Neuralink brain implants. Topics discussed: How an imminent government shutdown can affect Americans The commencement of human trials for Neuralink brain implants Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/lockdown-the-potential-government-shutdown/ https://invstr.com/neuralink-to-begin-trials-on-human-beings/ https://invstr.com/september-22-watchlist-5/
A New Hope
September 21, 2023 08:13 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBToday, Jack talks about the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and controversial deep sea mining projects for clean energy. Topics discussed: The Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates Controversial deep sea mining projects for clean energy Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/federal-reserve-pause-interest-rates/ https://invstr.com/the-deep-sea-mining-projects-electric-energy/ https://invstr.com/september-21-watchlist-5/
The New Stars
September 20, 2023 08:13 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBToday, Jack talks about inflated oil prices and the new players replacing Russian oil and Disney’s large investment into parks and cruises. Topics discussed: Inflated oil prices and the new players replacing Russian oil Disney’s large investment into parks and cruises Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/new-black-gold-oil-prices/ https://invstr.com/disney-investment-into-parks-and-cruises/ https://invstr.com/september-20-watchlist-5/
The New Street
September 19, 2023 08:12 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBToday, Jack talks about Morgan Stanley’s generative AI tool for Wall Street and the effect labor strikes can have on the US economy. Topics discussed: Morgan Stanley’s generative AI tool for Wall Street The effect labor strikes can have on the US economy Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/ai-joins-morgan-stanley-on-wall-street/ https://invstr.com/strikes-and-inflation-us-economy/ https://invstr.com/september-19-watchlist-5/
White Waters
September 18, 2023 09:18 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBToday, Jack talks about how returning student loan payments will affect the consumer and the recent pitfalls of the tech industry. Topics discussed: How returning student loan payments will affect the consumer The recent pitfalls that have struck the tech industry Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/student-loan-returns/ https://invstr.com/tech-industry-shows-cracks/ https://invstr.com/september-18-watchlist-5/
Monetary and Fiscal
September 14, 2023 08:10 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBToday, Rehan talks about the inflation report and the US budget. Topics discussed: The August inflation report The current budget struggle in the government Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/us-august-inflation-report/ https://invstr.com/us-government-budget-negotiations/ https://invstr.com/14-september-watchlist-5/