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
Big Spend
September 13, 2023 09:13 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBToday, Rehan talks about the new iPhone and options trading. Topics discussed: The new iPhone 15 The rise in short-term options Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/new-apple-iphone-15/ https://invstr.com/the-rise-in-short-term-options/ https://invstr.com/13-september-watchlist-5/
Mixed Opinion
September 12, 2023 08:34 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBToday, Rehan talks about the case against Google and YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday. Topics discussed: The monopoly trial against Google First reactions to NFL on YouTube TV Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/google-monopoly-trial/ https://invstr.com/youtube-tv-nfl-sunday/ https://invstr.com/12-september-watchlist-5/
Worthwhile
September 11, 2023 09:26 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBToday, Rehan talks about the UAW conflict and Mattel. Topics discussed: The fight between UAW and the auto industry Barbie’s impact on Mattel Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/car-industry-uaw-strike/ https://invstr.com/mattel-barbie-movie/ invstr.com/11-september-watchlist-5/
Unforeseen Discoveries
September 08, 2023 08:16 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBToday, Jack talks about the smartphone legislation that has created tension between China and the US and Microsoft’s new technology targeting cancer detection. Topics discussed: The smartphone legislation that has created tension between China and the US Microsoft’s new technology targeting cancer detection Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/china-ban-iphone/ https://invstr.com/microsoft-ai-takes-on-cancer/ https://invstr.com/september-08-watchlist-5/
For the Future
September 07, 2023 08:37 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBToday, Jack talks about Apple’s long-term bet with well-known chip maker Arm and the state of the US trade deficit and its implications for the economy. Topics discussed: Apple’s long-term bet with well-known chip maker Arm The state of the US trade deficit and its implications for the economy Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/apple-investment-in-arm/ https://invstr.com/usa-trade-deficit/ https://invstr.com/september-07-watchlist-5/
The Soccer Boom
September 06, 2023 08:45 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBToday, Jack talks about Lionel Messi’s impact on streaming numbers for Apple TV and Americans’ opinion on mortgage rates and when they will move homes. Topics discussed: Lionel Messi’s impact on streaming numbers for Apple TV Americans' opinion on the mortgage rates and when they will move homes Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/messi-apple-tv/ https://invstr.com/mortgage-rates-usa-homowners/ https://invstr.com/september-06-watchlist-5/
Bracing for Impact
September 05, 2023 08:46 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBToday, Jack talks about the current investor sentiment leading into the month of September and the European and Chinese competitors challenging Tesla’s EV dominance. Topics discussed: The current investor sentiment leading into the month of September The European and Chinese competitors challenging Tesla’s EV dominance Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/indicies-have-risen-dramatically/ https://invstr.com/tesla-feels-new-competition/ https://invstr.com/september-05-wa...
Out of The Woods
September 01, 2023 08:09 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBToday, Jack talks about laxer policies over marijuana and the effect recent pop culture waves have had on American consumer spending. Topics discussed: The Federal Government’s discussion for laxer policies over marijuana The effect recent pop culture waves have had on American consumer spending Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/cannabis-stocks-soar/ https://invstr.com/pop-culture-consumer-spending/ https://invstr.com/september-01-watchlist-5/
The Beginning or The End
August 31, 2023 08:39 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent U.S. labor market data and the economic data depicting a continued slowdown in Chinese factories. Topics discussed: The recent U.S. labor market data that may fuel the Fed’s next interest rate decision The economic data depicting a continued slowdown in Chinese factories Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/labor-market-impact-on-interest-rates/ https://invstr.com/china-manufacturing-falls/ https://invstr.com/august-31-watchlist-5/
Legal Change
August 30, 2023 08:10 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent court verdict between crypto firm Grayscale and the SEC and the negotiations for lower drug prices between Medicare and the healthcare industry. Topics discussed: The recent court verdict between crypto firm Grayscale and the SEC The negotiations for lower drug prices between Medicare and the healthcare industry Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/grayscale-beats-the-sec/ https://invstr.com/medicare-battles-prices/ https://invstr.com/...
Evolution and Regression
August 29, 2023 08:20 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBToday, Jack talks about OpenAI’s newest product and the return of IPOs following last year’s dry spell. Topics discussed: OpenAI’s newest product that will connect ChatGPT to the corporate world The return of IPOs following last year’s dry spell Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/chatgpt-enterprize-corporate/ https://invstr.com/tech-ipo-return/ https://invstr.com/august-29-watchlist-5/
Pursuit
August 28, 2023 08:10 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBToday, Jack talks about the comments made by Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell and nationwide labor unions. Topics discussed: The recent hawkish comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell The rise and successes of nationwide labor unions Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/jerome-powell-speach-economy/ https://invstr.com/the-rise-of-labor-unions/ https://invstr.com/august-28-watchlist-5/
Groundbreaking
August 25, 2023 08:19 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBToday, Rehan talks about NVIDIA’s earnings and India’s moon mission. Topics discussed: NVIDIA’s stellar earnings India’s successful space mission Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/nvidias-earnings-report/ https://invstr.com/indias-moon-landing/ https://invstr.com/25-august-watchlist-5/
Big Stepper
August 23, 2023 08:32 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBToday, Rehan talks about Arm’s IPO and the trends in wages. Topics discussed: Arm’s IPO announcement The recent trend in wages for new hires Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/arms-ipo-announcement/ https://invstr.com/trend-in-wages/ https://invstr.com/23-august-watchlist-5/
Always Another One
August 22, 2023 08:11 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBToday, Rehan talks about Russia-China trade and AI funds. Topics discussed: Russia-China trade The performance of AI funds Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/russia-china-trade-partner/ https://invstr.com/ai-performance-of-funds-wall-street/ https://invstr.com/22-august-watchlist-5/
Young Games
August 21, 2023 07:17 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBToday Rehan talks about Gen Z climate activism and pickleball. Topics discussed: Gen Z strategies to tackle climate change The increasing popularity of pickleball Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/youth-litigation-for-climate-change/ invstr.com/in-a-pickle-the-rise-of-pickleball/ invstr.com/market-recap-august-18th/
Hard as Steel
August 18, 2023 07:31 - 4 minutes - 3.59 MBToday, Shivam talks about how a merger proposal puts American steel industry at crossroads and how China's economic prospects could be struggling. Topics discussed: How a merger proposal puts American steel industry at crossroad amid global dominance How China's economic prospects could be struggling Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/steel-merger/ invstr.com/chinas-prospects/ invstr.com/18-august-watchlist-4
Trends and Bends
August 17, 2023 07:16 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBToday Shivam talks about how the industry view on solid state batteries is changing and how the real estate market is powering on strongly. Topics discussed: How the industry view on solid state batteries is changing How the real estate market is powering on strongly Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/charged-up/ invstr.com/foundations/ invstr.com/17-august-watchlist-4
Console
August 16, 2023 08:07 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBToday, Shivam talks about how smaller crypto firms are emerging and how the console gaming industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Topics discussed: How smaller crypto firms are emerging with higher levels of risk The console gaming industry is undergoing a significant transformation Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/small-crypto-exchanges-high-risk/ https://invstr.com/console-gaming-vs-virtual/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-august-15-2023/
Hikes
August 15, 2023 08:52 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBToday, Shivam talks about how Philadelphia Fed President signals possible end to rate hikes and how the impact of AI on the stock market could be overblown. Topics discussed: How Philadelphia Fed President Signals Possible End to Rate Hikes How the impact of AI on the stock market could be overblown Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/philadelphia-federal-reserve-rate-hikes/ https://invstr.com/ai-impact-on-the-stock-market/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-august-14th-...
The Final Lap
August 14, 2023 08:26 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBToday, Jack talks about Amazon’s progress toward building Generative AI-boosting chips and the historical comparisons of Wall Street’s longstanding recessionary indicator. Topics discussed: Amazon’s progress toward building Generative AI-boosting chips to match their competitors The historical comparisons of Wall Street’s longstanding recessionary indicator Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/amazons-race-for-generative-ai/ https://invstr.com/the-yield-curve-recession-i...
Time to Change
August 11, 2023 08:32 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBToday, Rehan talks about the inflation report and ESG ratings. Topics discussed: The July inflation report The change regarding ESG ratings Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/continued-cooling-the-july-inflation-report/ https://invstr.com/esg-ratings/ https://invstr.com/11-august-watchlist-5/
Too Pricey
August 10, 2023 08:30 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBToday, Rehan talks about Disney’s earnings and offshore wind farms. Topics discussed: Disney’s earnings report The cost of offshore wind projects Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/disney-earnings-report/ https://invstr.com/rising-renewable-energy-costs/ https://invstr.com/10-august-watchlist-5/
Deeper Ties
August 09, 2023 08:21 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBToday, Rehan talks about Moody’s decision on bank ratings and China’s economy. Topics discussed: Moody’s recent bank downgrades The US is adapting its economy around geopolitical concerns. Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/moodys-bank-downgrades/ https://invstr.com/geopolitical-eceonomies-us-china-trade/ https://invstr.com/9-august-watchlist-5/
Footy Economy
August 08, 2023 08:13 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBToday, Rehan talks about FIFA’s scheduling gamble in the Women’s World Cup and recent trends regarding the MLS Season Pass. Topics discussed: FIFA’s failed scheduling gamble The rise in Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/uswnt-world-cup-schedule/ https://invstr.com/apple-tv-deal-with-mls/ https://invstr.com/8-august-watchlist-5/
Heating Climate
August 07, 2023 08:22 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBToday, Rehan talks about summer commerce and a recent trend regarding fossil fuel jobs. Topics discussed: Climate change’s impact on commerce The shift from fossil-fuel based jobs Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/effect-of-climate-change-on-commerce/ https://invstr.com/lack-of-fossil-fuel-job-interest/ https://invstr.com/7-august-watchlist-5/
Sandstorm
August 04, 2023 08:35 - 4 minutes - 4.73 MBToday, Shivam talks about how Saudi Arabia extended oil production cuts and how Apollo Global CEO warns of shift in private equity landscape. Topics discussed: How Saudi Arabia Extends Oil Production Cuts Amidst Rally in Crude Prices How Apollo Warns of Shift in Private Equity Landscape Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/saudi-oil-cuts/ https://invstr.com/apollo-global-private-equity-forecast/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-august-3rd-2023/
AI Action
August 03, 2023 09:10 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MBToday, Shivam talks about how AI could be coming to replace many white-collar jobs and how the NCRI has exposed the influence of Twitter bots on cryptocurrency prices. Topics discussed: How AI is affecting white collar jobs How the NCRI has exposed the influence of Twitter bots on cryptocurrency prices Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/ai-taking-white-collar-jobs/ https://invstr.com/twitter-crypto-price-actions/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-august-1st-2023/
Going Nuclear
August 02, 2023 08:39 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBToday, Shivam talks about discussing how America’s first new nuclear reactor in seven years is starting operations and how the software company New Relic is going private. Topics discussed: How America’s first new nuclear reactor in seven years is starting operations How the software company New Relic is going private Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/us-advanced-nuclear-clean-energy/ https://invstr.com/new-relic-going-private/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-augu...
Colossal
August 01, 2023 08:35 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBToday, Shivam talks about how startups and funding are pivoting towards military tech and how big tech could be accelerating their monopoly via AI. Topics discussed: How startups and funding are pivoting towards military tech How big tech companies are taking over AI Links mentioned in this episode:** https://invstr.com/ai-department-of-defense-rush/ https://invstr.com/ai-big-tech-monopolies/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-july-31-2023/
It's Financial
July 31, 2023 08:24 - 4 minutes - 3.53 MBToday, Shivam talks about how a chief gold strategist has rejected cryptocurrency as a substitute for gold and the state of credit card companies. Topics discussed: how a chief gold strategist has rejected cryptocurrency as a substitute for gold the state of credit card companies and rising competition Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/crypto-gold-milling-stanley/ https://invstr.com/credit-card-competition/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-july-28-2023/
Thermal
July 28, 2023 08:56 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBToday, Shivam talks about how Lockheed Martin secured a contract to build a nuclear thermal rocket and how KKR has said private equity may be slowing down with higher interest rates. Topics discussed: How Lockheed Martin Secured a Contract to Build a Nuclear Thermal Rocket Engine How KKR has said PE may be slowing down with higher interest rates Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/thermal-nuclear-rocket-engine/ https://invstr.com/private-equity-slowdown/ https://inv...
Super Day
July 27, 2023 08:26 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MBToday, Shivam talks about how a potential breakthrough in modern physics was discovered and how China is seeing a slump in venture capital investments. Topics discussed: How a potential Breakthrough in Modern Physics was discovered How China is seeing a slump in venture capital investments Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/room-temp-superconductor-energy/ https://invstr.com/china-venture-capital-investment-slump/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-july-25tt-2023/
Axed
July 26, 2023 08:42 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBToday, Shivam talks about how the FTX Scandal reveals shocking plans for apocalypse bunker and how Cathie Wood has made a significant move in response to China's economic situation. Topics discussed: How The FTX Scandal Reveals Shocking Plan for Apocalypse Bunker on Nauru How Cathie Wood’s has made a significant move in response to China's economic slowdown Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/ftx-apocalypse-bunker-lawsuit/ https://invstr.com/chopped-wood-cathie-wood-c...
Tweety
July 25, 2023 08:44 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBToday, Shivam talks about new developments brewing between China and Taiwan and Elon Musk's bold rebranding of Twitter sparks investor speculation. Topics discussed: How Developments are brewing at between China and Taiwan How Elon Musk's Bold Rebranding of Twitter Sparks Investor Speculation Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/simmering-conflict-china-taiwan/ https://invstr.com/x-twitter-rebrand/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-july-21st-2023/
The Farm
July 24, 2023 09:05 - 3 minutes - 4 MBToday, Shivam talks about how Netflix has seen a major boost in subscriptions and how Stanford’s president has stepped down considering falsified research. Topics discussed: How Netflix has seen a major boost in subs and concurrent account security How Stanford’s president has stepped down considering falsified research Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/netflix-is-back/ https://invstr.com/science-scandal-at-stanford-university/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-july-...
Jettisoned
July 20, 2023 08:35 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBToday, Shivam talks about how employees of Twitter in Ghana are facing an uncertain future and how Michael Moritz of Sequoia Capital is leaving the firm after nearly four-decades. Topics discussed: how employees of Twitter in Ghana are facing an uncertain future how Michael Moritz of Sequoia Capital is leaving the firm after nearly four-decades Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/twitter-layoffs-in-ghana/ https://invstr.com/michael-moritz-leaves-sequoia-capital/ htt...
Runway
July 19, 2023 08:56 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBToday, Shivam talks about how a private plane manufacturer is in a cross-national pickle and pressing issues in the pharmaceutical industry. Topics discussed: How an Airplane manufacturer is seeing legal complications How big pharma company and Akorn pharma is seeing price challenges Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/cirrus-aircraft-owned-by-sanctioned-chinese-manufacturer/ https://invstr.com/prescription-and-inflation-us-drug-shortage/ https://invstr.com/market-r...
Silo
July 18, 2023 08:35 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBToday, Shivam talks about how grain exports are a mounting issue for Russia and how EcoPro saw a major surge from retail investor. Topics discussed: How grain exports are a mounting issue for Russia How EcoPro saw a major surge from retail investor Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/market-recap-july-14th-2023/ https://invstr.com/eco-pr-meme-south-korean-retail-traders/ https://invstr.com/grain-exports-ukraine-russia/
Choppy Waters
July 17, 2023 08:42 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBTopics discussed: 1.The situation with Biden, China, and Tariffs 2.How Crypto exchange Binance has seen layoffs amid legal troubles Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/tariff-troubles/ invstr.com/binance-bounce/ *invstr.com/17-july-watchlist-4
The Full Stop
July 14, 2023 07:45 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBToday Jack talks about labor strikes in Hollywood and the FTC’s probe into OpenAI and consumer protection. Topics discussed: The recent shortcomings Hollywood has faced from labor strikes The FTC’s probe into OpenAI and consumer protection Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/hollywood-unfair-wages-strike/ invstr.com/chatgpts-consumer-safety/ invstr.com/market-recap-july-13th/
Summer Break
July 13, 2023 09:07 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBToday, Jack talks about the cooler-than-expected consumer price index report for June and Elon Musk’s new secret AI company and their long-term goals. Topics discussed: The cooler-than-expected consumer price index report for June Elon Musk’s new secret AI company and their long-term goals Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/inflation-retreats-consumer-prices/ https://invstr.com/musks-secret-mission-xai/ https://invstr.com/july-13-watchlist-5/
On the Move
July 12, 2023 08:11 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBToday, Jack talks about the legal ruling in favor of Microsoft and the newest nuclear energy startup led by OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman. Topics discussed: The legal ruling in favor of Microsoft’s large acquisition of videogame company Activision The newest nuclear energy startup led by OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/court-denies-ftc-block-microsoft-activision/ https://invstr.com/ai-to-nuclear-energy-oklo/ https://invstr.com/july-12-watchlist-5/
On The Cusp
July 11, 2023 14:56 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBToday, Jack talks about the future pressures that may put several banks back into harsher conditions and the new record prices seen across U.S. homes in May. Topics discussed: The future pressures that may put several regional and midsized banks back into harsher conditions The new record prices seen across U.S. homes in May Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/banking-relapse-midsized-banks/ https://invstr.com/home-prices-record-high-may/ https://invstr.com/july-11-wat...
New Age
July 10, 2023 08:27 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBToday, Jack talks about the newly FDA-approved drug for treating Alzheimer’s and a recent poll that shows American sentiment over the chances of an economic recession. Topics discussed: The newly FDA-approved drug that shows signs of treating Alzheimer’s A recent poll that shows American sentiment over the chances of an economic recession Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/fda-approves-drug-for-alzheimers/ https://invstr.com/us-recession-fears/ https://invstr.com/invs...
Mobs for Jobs
July 07, 2023 08:21 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBToday, Jack talks about the different labor market figures for June and Zuckerberg’s successful launch of the copycat Twitter app named Threads. Topics discussed: The different labor market figures for June depicting economic robustness Zuckerberg’s successful launch of the copycat Twitter app named Threads Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/youre-hired-labor-market-hires/ https://invstr.com/meta-threads-success-launch/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-july-07-watchlist-...
The Robots Are Here
July 06, 2023 08:23 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBToday, Jack talks about the previous Federal Reserve meeting minutes focused on interest rates and the newest tech companies and an overview of their AI-powered robots. Topics discussed: The previous Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes focused on interest rates The newest tech companies and an overview of their AI-powered robots Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/feds-meeting-minutes/ https://invstr.com/robot-revolution-ai-ev/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-july-6-watchlis...
Escapades
July 05, 2023 08:30 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBToday, Jack talks about the new Meta app set to compete with Twitter and the recent consumer-fueled rally in travel stocks. Topics discussed: New Meta app set to compete with Twitter The recent consumer-fueled rally in travel stocks Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/meta-release-new-app-to-rival-twitter/ https://invstr.com/airline-cruise-stocks-surpass-expectations/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-july-05-watchlist-5/
Past the Storm
July 03, 2023 07:40 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBToday, Jack talks about Tesla’s figures for their second-quarter production and deliveries and the Supreme Court’s action towards the student loan forgiveness plan. Topics discussed: Tesla’s figures for their second-quarter production and deliveries The Supreme Court’s action toward’s the student loan forgiveness plan Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/teslas-production-and-delivery-triumph/ https://invstr.com/bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-denied/ https://invstr....
Revision
June 30, 2023 08:13 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent action from the Supreme Court involving college Affirmative Action and the GDP revisions that depict resiliency from the American consumer. Topics discussed: The recent action from the Supreme Court involving college Affirmative Action The GDP revision that depicts resiliency from the American consumer Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/supreme-court-action-on-college-racial-diversity/ invstr.com/first-quarter-gdp-growth-revised-from-forecast/ ...