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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Final Order
June 29, 2023 08:50 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBToday, Jack talks about the future regulations impacting China’s access to AI chips and the DOJ’s recent healthcare bust involving 78 people. Topics discussed: The future regulations impacting China’s access to AI chips The DOJ’s recent healthcare bust involving 78 people Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/china-nvidia-chips-usa/ https://invstr.com/doj-tackles-healthcare/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-29-watchlist-5/
Push Back
June 28, 2023 10:01 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent price surges in homes that corroborate the Fed’s sentiment and the newest AI revelation from tech company Unity. Topics discussed: Recent price surges in homes that corroborate the Fed’s sentiment The newest AI revelation from tech company Unity Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/inflation-wreaks-terror-housing-market/ https://invstr.com/ai-marketplace-unity-video-games/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-28-watchlist-5/
Over the Edge
June 27, 2023 08:26 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBToday, Jack talks about the federally announced $42 billion plan for national high-speed internet and the newest stocks and ETFs from emerging industries to reach public exchanges. Topics discussed: The federally announced $42 billion plan for national high-speed internet The newest stocks and ETFs from emerging industries to reach public exchanges Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/integrating-the-internet-biden-initiative/ https://invstr.com/emerging-etfs-ai-tech/ h...
Revolution
June 26, 2023 08:15 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBToday, Jack talks about discussing the armed domestic revolution that opposes Putin and the competitive and destructive environment in the EV industry. Topics discussed: The armed domestic revolution that opposes Putin and his forces The competitive and destructive environment in the EV industry Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/russian-revolution-wagner-putin/ https://invstr.com/ev-escapade-nio-falls-short-of-tesla/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-26-watchlist-5/
The Fracas
June 23, 2023 08:08 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBToday, Jack talks about the awakening of competitive tensions between China and the US and the Twitter brawl between billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Topics discussed: The awakening of competitive tensions between China and the US The recent Twitter brawl between billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/tech-ai-competition-us-china/ https://invstr.com/elon-musk-fight-mark-zuckerberg/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-23...
Reality Check
June 22, 2023 08:40 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBToday, Jack talks about the newest hawkish address by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon’s purported unfair methods to obtain Prime users. Topics discussed: The newest hawkish address by Fed Chair Jerome Powell The FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon’s purported unfair methods to obtain Prime users Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/jerome-powell-rate-hikes/ https://invstr.com/ftc-amazon-lawsuit/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-22-watchlist-5/
The Great Search
June 21, 2023 08:43 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBToday, Jack talks about the effects market rallies have had on short sellers and the ongoing search and rescue efforts for the missing Titanic submarine. Topics discussed: The effects market rallies have had on short sellers The ongoing search and rescue efforts for the missing Titanic submarine Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/titanic-submarine-search/ https://invstr.com/losses-from-tech-stock-rallies/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-21-watchlist-5/
Strong Links
June 20, 2023 07:45 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBToday, Jack talks about the battle between the Fed and tech stock rallies and the recent productive talks between the US and China. Topics discussed: The battle between the Fed and tech stock rallies The recent productive talks between the US and China Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-new-dot-com-ai-rallies/ https://invstr.com/the-us-china-frontier/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-20-watchlist-5/
Vigilant Eagerness
June 16, 2023 08:32 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBToday, Jack talks about the retail sales figures for May and the popular restaurant chain Cava’s successful IPO. Topics discussed: The retail sales figures for May The popular restaurant chain Cava’s successful IPO Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/retail-sales-rise-in-may/ https://invstr.com/cava-new-ipo/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-16-watchlist-5/
The Advance
June 15, 2023 08:37 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBToday, Jack talks about the ultimate decision for a pause in interest rates and the stock surge from the large-cap tech titan Oracle. Topics discussed: The ultimate decision for a pause in interest rates The stock surge from the large-cap tech titan Oracle Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-fed-pause-interst-rates/ https://invstr.com/oracle-stock-surge/ https://invstr.com/invstr-com-june-15-watchlist-5/
Supershot
June 14, 2023 08:24 - 4 minutes - 10.8 MBToday, Shivam talks about how a Fed dual mandate may be impossible and how a platform can turn text into AI Avatars. Topics discussed: How a Fed dual mandate may be impossible How a platform can turn text into AI Avatars Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/feds-dual-mandate/ https://invstr.com/synthesia-text-to-avatar/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-june-13-2023/
Tech Updates
June 13, 2023 08:08 - 3 minutes - 8.93 MBToday, Shivam talks about how the health-tracking company Oura is making progress and upgrades and how the FTC has been preventing Microsoft from making an acquisition. Topics discussed: How the health tracking company Oura is making progress and upgrades How the FTC has been preventing Microsoft from making an acquisition Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/oura-health-tech/ https://invstr.com/ftc-block-microsoft-activision/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-june-12-...
Freighted
June 12, 2023 07:52 - 4 minutes - 9.88 MBToday, Shivam talks about how an AI bubble could be forming and how China can’t completely rely on Southeast Asia for exports. Topics discussed: How an AI bubble could be forming How China can’t completely rely on Southeast Asia for exports Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/ai-bubble-in-tech-stocks/ https://invstr.com/china-exports-alternatives/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-june-9-2023/
Leap
June 09, 2023 08:52 - 5 minutes - 11.6 MBToday, Shivam talks about how Google is pushing employees to work from the office and how Apple unveiled one of the biggest leaps in hardware this past week. Topics discussed: How Google is pushing employees to work from the office more often How Apple unveiled one of the biggest leaps in hardware this past week Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/google-hybrid-working/ https://invstr.com/apple-new-vision-pro-headset/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-june-8-2023/
Money Rains
June 08, 2023 08:19 - 4 minutes - 11.1 MBToday, Shivam talks about how the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act may pass and how a Nigerian company defrauded investors of lots of money. Topics discussed: how the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act may pass how a Nigerian company defrauded investors of lots of money Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/equal-opportunity-for-all-investors-act/ https://invstr.com/tingo-bingo-fraud/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-june-7-2023/
Illuminated
June 07, 2023 08:44 - 3 minutes - 8.28 MBToday, Shivam talks about how Sequoia Capital has split into three different firms globally and how the SEC has filed a motion to safeguard Binance’s U.S. customer assets. Topics discussed: How Sequoia Capital has split into three different firms globally How the SEC has filed a motion to safeguard Binance’s U.S customer assets Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/sequoia-splits-globally/ https://invstr.com/sec-safeguards-binance-crytpo/ https://invstr.com/market-r...
Combo
June 06, 2023 07:11 - 4 minutes - 9.41 MBToday, Shivam talks about how PFAS contamination raises concerns in Maine and how China's economic recovery has broadened, avoiding Japan-style stagnation. Topics discussed: Contamination concerns in Maine China’s Economic Tango Links mentioned in this episode: invstr.com/maine-contamination/ invstr.com/china-tango/ invstr.com/market-recap-june-5th/
Snakes and Ladders
June 05, 2023 09:02 - 3 minutes - 8.76 MBToday, Shivam talks about how European stocks rallied as US debt ceiling deal is passed and how OPEC+ is holding firm on oil production cuts. Topics discussed: How European stocks rally as US debt ceiling deal and Fed signals boost investor confidence How OPEC+ Holds Firm on Oil Production Cuts, Saudi Arabia Commits to Deeper Reductions Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/debt-ceiling-eu-stocks/ https://invstr.com/opec-oil-production-cuts/ https://invstr.com/market...
Policy Seal
June 02, 2023 08:35 - 4 minutes - 9.49 MBToday, Shivam talks about how Li Auto achieves record-breaking May deliveries and how the Senate approves debt ceiling bill, averting economic crisis. Topics discussed: How Li Auto achieves record-breaking may deliveries in Chinese Electric Car Markets How the Senate approves debt ceiling bill, averting economic crisis Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/li-auto-breaks-records/ https://invstr.com/senta-approval-debt-ceiling-bill/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-june-01...
Crossfire
June 01, 2023 08:20 - 3 minutes - 9.07 MBToday, Shivam talks about how Americans’ quitting rate returns to pre-pandemic levels and how the clash between ethical investment and geopolitical realities is showing in Ukraine. Topics discussed: How Americans' Quitting Rate Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Marking the End of the "Great Resignation" Era How The Clash between Ethical Investment and Geopolitical Realities is showing in Ukraine Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/us-labor-market-resignations-end/ http...
Breaking Ceilings
May 31, 2023 08:28 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MBToday, Shivam talks about how stimulants could affect worker productivity and the economy and how a showdown looms as debt ceiling deal is challenged in congress. Topics discussed: how stimulants could affect worker productivity and the economy how a Showdown Looms as Debt Ceiling Deal Challenged in Congress Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/stimulants-boosting-or-killing-productivity/ https://invstr.com/debt-ceiling-compromise-bill/ https://invstr.com/market-rec...
Rates and AI
May 30, 2023 08:33 - 4 minutes - 9.86 MBToday, Shivam talks about how JPMorgan Chase has unveiled IndexGPT and how central banks reassess interest rate cuts amid sticky inflation. Topics discussed: How JPMorgan Chase has Unveiled IndexGPT: AI-Based Service for Tailored Investment Selection How Central Banks Reassess Interest Rate Cuts Amid Sticky Inflation and Strong Global Economy Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/jpmorgans-indexgpt-ai/ https://invstr.com/central-banks-rethink-rate-cuts-inflation/ htt...
Exosphere
May 26, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.75 MBToday, Shivam talks about Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 test flight and how banks are braced for real estate concerns. Topics discussed: How Virgin Galactic's Unity 25 Test Flight Paves the Way for Space Tourism How Banks are facing credit cycle amid concerns over certain office properties and construction loan Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/virgin-galactics-soars-to-new-heights/ https://invstr.com/banks-brace-real-estate-challenges/ https://invstr.com/market-re...
Global Finance
May 25, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes - 9.09 MBToday, Shivam talks about how the Federal Reserve grapples with divergent views on interest rates and how European banks emerge stronger contenders than US peers. Topics discussed: How The Federal Reserve Grapples with Divergent Views on Interest Rates Amidst Economic Uncertainty How European Banks Emerge as Stronger Contenders Than US Peers, Advocating Regulation and Collaboration for Growth Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/fed-interest-rate-rise-debate/ https://...
Science’s Power
May 24, 2023 08:21 - 4 minutes - 10.4 MBToday, Shivam talks about how an AI-generated image sparked market fears and how hydrogen emerges as a potential game changer for aviation's climate impact. Topics discussed: How A.I.-Generated Image Sparked Market Fears How Hydrogen Emerges as Potential Game Changer for Aviation's Climate Impact Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/ai-pentagon-image/ https://invstr.com/hydrogen-zero-emissions-aviation/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-may-22nd-2023/
Private Launch
May 23, 2023 08:07 - 4 minutes - 11 MBToday, Shivam talks about how some new drugs are helping people lose weight and how SpaceX has delivered Saudi astronauts to the ISS. Topics discussed: how some new drugs are helping people lose weight how SpaceX has delivered Saudi astronauts to the ISS Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/pfizers-new-drug-for-weight-loss/ https://invstr.com/spacex-private-flight-iss-saudi-arabia/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-may-22-2023/
Gold & AI
May 22, 2023 08:24 - 4 minutes - 11.1 MBToday, Shivam talks about how investors are turning to gold amid increasing fear and how AI could boost financial crime prevention. Topics discussed: how investors are turning to Gold amid increasing fear how AI could boost financial crime prevention Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/gold-top-choice-by-investors/ https://invstr.com/ai-fintech-for-financial-crime/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-may-19th-2023/
The Diving Board
May 19, 2023 08:25 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBToday, Jack talks about Walmart’s earnings report and full-year guidance and the recent demand issues affecting the housing market. Topics discussed: Walmart’s earnings report and full-year guidance The recent demand issues affecting the housing market Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/walmart-earnings-triumph/ https://invstr.com/home-prices-plunge/ https://invstr.com/may-19-watchlist-5/
Beneath the Ashes
May 18, 2023 08:17 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBToday, Jack talks about Target’s earnings alongside April’s retail sales data and the progress into debt talks with a regional banking rebound. Topics discussed: Target’s earnings alongside April’s retail sales data The progress into debt talks with a regional banking rebound Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/target-reports-earnings/ https://invstr.com/debt-ceiling-us-default/ https://invstr.com/may-18-watchlist-5/
Caution Ahead
May 17, 2023 08:04 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent earnings report from Home Depot and the OpenAI warnings during the Senate subcommittee hearing. Topics discussed: The recent earnings report and guidance from retailer Home Depot A synopsis of OpenAI’s warnings during the Senate subcommittee hearing Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/home-depot-earnings/ https://invstr.com/openai-safety-standards-senate/ invstr.com/may-17-watchlist-5/
The Iceberg
May 16, 2023 08:03 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBToday, Jack talks about the rising levels of American consumer debt and the recent hurdle passed by Microsoft toward its large acquisition. Topics discussed: The rising levels of American consumer debt The recent hurdle passed by Microsoft toward its large acquisition Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/eu-approves-microsoft-activision-deal/ https://invstr.com/us-consumer-debt-high/ https://invstr.com/may-16-watchlist-5/
The Little Guy
May 15, 2023 08:18 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBToday, Jack talks about the upcoming earnings and economic data for the retail economy and the companies that continue to raise their prices. Topics discussed: The upcoming earnings and economic data for the retail economy The companies that continue to raise their prices Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/retailers-return-earnings-sales/ https://invstr.com/inflation-cools-companies-raise-prices/ https://invstr.com/market-recap-may-15th/
Breaking Waves
May 12, 2023 08:16 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent deposit losses of American midsized banks and Disney’s struggle to turn its streaming platform into a profitable business. Topics discussed: The recent deposit losses of American midsized banks Disney’s struggle to turn its streaming platform into a profitable business Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/pacwest-bancorp-tumble/ https://invstr.com/disney-earnings/ https://invstr.com/may-12-watchlist-5/
The Future Unfolds
May 11, 2023 08:29 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBToday, Jack talks about the newly released economic data for the month of April and Google’s new developments. Topics discussed: The newly released economic data for the month of April Google’s new developments announced during their annual developer’s conference Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/inflation-cools/ https://invstr.com/googles-refined-ai/ https://invstr.com/may-11-watchlist-5/
Wade Along
May 10, 2023 08:21 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent earnings from Airbnb and falling home prices in several parts of the U.S. Topics discussed: The recent earnings and guidance from Airbnb Falling home prices in several parts of the U.S. Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/airbnbs-warning-earnings/ https://invstr.com/home-prices-fall/ https://invstr.com/may-10-watchlist-5/
Compromise
May 09, 2023 08:31 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent struggles for digital payment company PayPal and the correlation between federal spending cuts and disinflation. Topics discussed: The recent struggles for digital payment company PayPal The correlation between federal spending cuts and disinflation Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/paypal-problems/ https://invstr.com/the-fed-cuts-and-inflation/ https://invstr.com/may-09-watchlist-5/
Eye of The Storm
May 08, 2023 09:10 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBToday, Jack talks about the wise words said by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger and the newest investing strategies used by money managers nationwide. Topics discussed: The wise words said by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger The newest investing strategies used by money managers nationwide Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/berkshire-hathaways-annual-shareholder-meeting/ https://invstr.com/strategies-money-managers-prefer/ https://invstr.com/may-08-watchlist-5/
Winners and Losers
May 05, 2023 08:26 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent earnings report from Apple and polls suggesting higher money safety worries. Topics discussed: The recent earnings report from Apple Polls suggesting higher money safety worries Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/apple-reports-earnings/ https://invstr.com/us-consumer-fears-bank-safety/ https://invstr.com/may-05-watchlist-5/
Unwarranted Resurgence
May 04, 2023 08:33 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBToday, Jack talks about the newest interest rate hike and private labor market data that signals robust growth. Topics discussed: The newest interest rate hike followed by Jerome Powell’s speech Private labor market data that signals robust growth Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/the-fed-raises-interest-rates-again/ https://invstr.com/labor-market-hiring-increases/ https://invstr.com/may-04-watchlist-5/
Tireless Pressure
May 03, 2023 08:10 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBToday, Jack talks about the regional banking turmoil after First Republic’s takeover and the positive first-quarter earnings results from Ford. Topics discussed: The regional banking turmoil after First Republic’s takeover The positive first-quarter earnings results from Ford Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/banks-break-again/ https://invstr.com/ford-first-quarter-earnings/ https://invstr.com/may-03-watchlist-5/
Anticipation
May 02, 2023 08:22 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBToday, Jack talks about the recent takeover of First Republic bank and Janet Yellen’s forecast for the U.S. debt ceiling. Topics discussed: The recent takeover of First Republic bank Janet Yellen’s forecast for the U.S. debt ceiling Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/first-republic-acquired-jpmorgans-takeover/ https://invstr.com/debt-ceiling-due/ https://invstr.com/may-02-watchlist-5/
Wither
May 01, 2023 08:46 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBToday, Jack talks about the effects of construction that have kept markets high and cost-cutting that has put FAANG revenues at risk. Topics discussed: The persisting effects of construction that have kept markets high The evident cost-cutting that has put FAANG revenues at risk Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/building-boom-boost-labor-market/ https://invstr.com/cloud-computing-savings/ https://invstr.com/may-01-watchlist-5/
Different Pace
April 28, 2023 08:07 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBToday, Rehan talks about US GDP and another round of tech earnings. Topics discussed: US first quarter GDP Meta and Amazon’s earnings Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/slow-us-gdp-first-quarter/ https://invstr.com/more-tech-earnings-meta/ https://invstr.com/28-april-watchlist-5/
Stalemates
April 27, 2023 07:51 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBToday, Rehan talks about the Microsoft-Activision acquisition and the debt ceiling. Topics discussed: An update on the Microsoft-Activision acquisition The Republican proposal for the debt ceiling Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/no-deal-microsoft-activision-blizzard/ https://invstr.com/republican-debt-ceiling-proposal/ https://invstr.com/27-april-watchlist-5/
Backtrack
April 26, 2023 08:20 - 4 minutes - 3.64 MBToday, Rehan talks about US freight and tech earnings. Topics discussed: The new freight recession Tuesday’s massive tech earnings Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/freight-recession-diesel-slowdown/ https://invstr.com/big-tech-earnings/ https://invstr.com/26-april-watchlist-5/
Last Day
April 25, 2023 07:56 - 4 minutes - 3.64 MBToday, Rehan talks about the banking sector and the media industry. Topics discussed: The earnings of banks close to collapse The recent moves in the media industry Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/struggling-bank-earnings/ https://invstr.com/media-industry-cuts/ https://invstr.com/25-april-watchlist-5/
Future at Stake
April 24, 2023 08:54 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBToday, Rehan talks about fusion energy and Bed Bath and Beyond. Topics discussed: The future of fusion energy Bed Bath and Beyond’s Bankruptcy Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/nuclear-fusion-energy-backing/ https://invstr.com/bed-bath-and-beyond-bankrupt/ https://invstr.com/24-april-watchlist-5/
Security is Key
April 21, 2023 08:42 - 4 minutes - 3.61 MBToday, Rehan talks about discussing crypto regulation and Taylor Swift. Topics discussed: EU’s crypto regulation framework Taylor Swift’s avoidance of FTX Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/eu-crypto-regulation/ https://invstr.com/taylor-swift-no-deal-ftx/ https://invstr.com/21-april-watchlist-5/
Integrity
April 20, 2023 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.61 MBToday, Rehan talks about Congress’ trades and Tesla’s earnings. Topics discussed: The bank trades in Congress Tesla’s quarterly earnings Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/insider-trading-congress/ https://invstr.com/teslas-quarterly-earnings/ https://invstr.com/20-april-watchlist-5/
Tech Test
April 19, 2023 08:20 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBToday, Rehan talks about two big tech companies, Netflix, and Apple. Topics discussed: Netflix’s quarterly earnings Apple’s banking venture Links mentioned in this episode: https://invstr.com/netflix-quarterly-earnings/ https://invstr.com/apple-bank-savings-account/ https://invstr.com/19-april-watchlist-5/