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The Jolt Podcast: What's Really Happening in Retail?
August 16, 2018 17:45 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBTheStreet talks with IRI CEO Andrew Appel about the trends shaping the consumer economy.
Turkey: How it Affects our Dollar, Your 401(k) and When the Contagion Will End
August 13, 2018 21:27 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBTon of talk about Turkey and its contagion to other countries, like ours. So we called in an expert to get all your answers and calm your nerves. And most importantly, make sure your 401(k) will be ok.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Tweet Heard ‘Round the World
August 10, 2018 18:14 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBTesla’s mercurial co-founder and CEO shocked the business world with a short tweet on Tuesday saying he’s considering taking his company private. Thus was started a tsunami of commentary about the potential move and its implications for Musk and the company. TheStreet’s Eric Jhonsa and Bret Kenwell break down why Musk would do it, how feasible it would be and where Tesla’s stock could move from here.
Why Turkey's Economic Crisis Matters for Global Markets
August 10, 2018 14:22 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBPresident Trump announced higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Turkey, adding fuel to Turkey's economic woes.
Retirement Daily: In Search of Durable Dividend Stocks
August 07, 2018 18:17 - 12 minutes - 28.5 MBTim Atwill, the head of investment strategy with Parametric Portfolio Associates, an investment adviser and majority-owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp., explains the strategy behind the Parametric Dividend Income Investor (EAPDX) fund. That fund seeks to build a diversified portfolio of durable dividend payers in order to provide a steady source of dividend income while outperforming the NASDAQ Dividend Achievers Select index on a total return basis.
Youngest Female Stockbroker on NYSE Talks Financial Literacy
July 31, 2018 16:46 - 18 minutes - 42.6 MBLauren Simmons, the youngest woman to be a full-time stockbroker for the New York Stock Exchange, talks about the importance of financial literacy. Simmons said there should be courses in schools to teach children the basics of finance, such as balancing a check book and learning about savings and checking accounts.
Facebook's Disastrous Earnings, Amazon's Impressive Ones and What to Expect from Apple's
July 27, 2018 17:37 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBTheStreet's tech columnist Eric Jhonsa and Action Alerts Plus Portfolio research analyst Zev Fima make sense of the week's biggest tech stock earnings reports from Facebook and Amazon, and look ahead to Apple's on July 31.
Stocks of the Week: Amazon, Facebook, Twitter and BP
July 27, 2018 14:31 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBTheStreet breaks down everything you need to know about this week's trending stocks including Amazon, Facebook, Twitter and BP.
Funko's Fun Summer
July 21, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBFresh off a licensing deal to sell Funko toys based on red-hot videogame Fortnite, and with its stock up 143% since its Nov. 2017 IPO, TheStreet talks with CEO Brian Mariotti. Mariotti tells TheStreet Funko is just getting started and that Wall Street is finally understand its business.
Technically Speaking: A Preview of the Big Week for Tech Earnings
July 20, 2018 18:43 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBMicrosoft just reported earnings, and Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon, Apple and PayPal are all on deck. TheStreet’s Eric Jhonsa and Action Alerts Plus’ Zev Fima break down the latest news and numbers from each and tell you what to expect.
A Key EU Official Is Coming to Washington - What It Means for Markets
July 20, 2018 15:46 - 15 minutes - 35.7 MBTheStreet's Scott Gamm and London Bureau Chief Marin Baccardax break down the market's worries about trade and what to expect from Alphabet, Amazon and Facebook's upcoming earnings.
Real Money: Tilray IPO, How Beauty Industry Is the Fast Lane for Cannabis Growth
July 19, 2018 19:44 - 12 minutes - 29.5 MBDaria Solovieva, Executive Editor of RealMoney.com, talks to regular contributor Steve Gelsi about Canadian medical marijuana company Tilray and its IPO on July 19. They also discuss Real Money’s feature this week on how cannabis companies are using lax regulations around beauty products to propel their growth.
How to Make Money From Exchange Traded Funds
July 17, 2018 14:14 - 10 minutes - 23.6 MBExchange traded funds have become an increasingly important part of the stock market. In this latest podcast, TheStreet explains how to shape your investing strategy around exchange traded funds.
President Trump Had a Busy Week in Europe - Here's What You Missed
July 13, 2018 12:48 - 9 minutes - 22.3 MBPresident Trump was in Europe this week meeting with NATO leaders and UK Prime Minister Theresa May. He's also headed to Helsinki for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
Here's What We Learned From Jim Cramer's Exclusive Investor Call
July 12, 2018 20:00 - 10 minutes - 23.7 MBTheStreet's founder and Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer held an exclusive one-hour investing call to discuss tariffs, market volatility and what's next for financials stocks.
Technically Speaking: The Hottest Tech IPOs in the Pipeline
July 12, 2018 19:35 - 18 minutes - 42.6 MBTech IPOs, especially in the enterprise space, have had strong showings so far this year, paving the way for more to come. TheStreet’s Eric Jhonsa, Annie Gaus and Nelson Wang look at some of the most highly-anticipated new issues, from Sonos and Tanium to Uber and Airbnb.
Activist Investing Today: A Q&A With Wynnefield Capital’s Obus
July 10, 2018 14:37 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBThe insurgent investor explains how listening in on his dad’s basement meetings put him on the road to investing, then later, Lazard banking and finally activism. In a wide-ranging conversation, Obus, 71, explains what kind of companies he finds attractive and why this year his 25-year-old fund opposed another activist investor’s director battle. He also gave us an inside look at how he shook up the board of Omega Protein, an “entrenched” company that was diversifying in all the wrong ways un...
Retirement Daily: Integrating Family Businesses & Human Capital in Portfolio Management
July 09, 2018 16:05 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBThe role of a family business in wealth creation for high net worth families is well known. Less well understood is the role it plays in wealth management for these same families. In this podcast, Stephen Horan, the Managing Director of Credentialing at the CFA Institute, talked - as he recently did at the AICPA Engage conference -- about the unique risk and return profile of a family business influences portfolio management in similar but decidedly different ways than human capital for the...
Tariffs Are Getting Real: Will Trump Pull the Trigger?
July 05, 2018 18:46 - 10 minutes - 25 MBThe trade wars have officially kicked off. At the stroke of midnight on June 6, 2018, $34 billion in tariffs on goods imported from China went into effect. China was quick to retaliate, imposing their own $34 billion in tariffs on a long list of U.S. goods that include soybeans, pork and electric vehicles. So far, American markets don't seem overly concerned. Maybe trade fears had been priced in after all. But Asian stocks tell a different story. The Shanghai Composite hit fresh two-year ...
Technically Speaking: Have We Reached Peak Netflix?
June 29, 2018 17:42 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MBAfter a brief hiccup, Netflix shares are once again prospering and have more than doubled so far in 2018. Can the streaming giant keep up its scintillating subscriber growth, particularly overseas, and retain the trust of investors as it continues to spend billions of dollars a year on content? TheStreet’s Annie Gaus and Eric Jhonsa give their perspectives.
Kerri Walsh Jennings Is Absolutely Not Done Playing Volleyball
June 27, 2018 17:39 - 17 minutes - 39.6 MBFour-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings is not done playing volleyball. And don't even think about asking that question-she WILL come find you. Truth is, the four-time Olympic gold medalist has plans-big plans. After suffering a debilitating shoulder injury last year in the semi-finals of a pro tournament in Poland, she's itching to get back into the game. Her eyes are dead-set on the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. "I have this new kind of energy about me," Walsh Jennings said. "I...
Alpha Rising: Sprout CEO on her Crusade for Women with HSDD
June 26, 2018 16:47 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBWe sat down with Cindy Eckert, Founder and CEO of Sprout, the company that helped launch Addyi, a drug that addresses hypoactive (low) sexual desire disorder - a.k.a. HSDD - in women. After selling her company to Valeant for $1 billion in cash, because she thought the company would "march [her drug] across the world and get it into the hands of women who need it," she watched as Valeant fell apart and management went back on their promises. Now she is back as CEO and working to get Addyi ...
Alpha Rising: CoinShares CSO on Women in Crypto
June 20, 2018 20:22 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBMeltem Demirors, Chief Strategy Officer at CoinShares, is working towards institutionalizing crypto-currencies. In a recent interview with TheStreet's Tracy Byrnes, Demirors talks about the ongoing attempts to better regulate cryptos in The United States, how institutional investors are moving into the space and how individuals should think about investing in cryptos. In addition, Demirors talks about the role women are playing in the crypto industry and how their leadership and influence w...
Technically Speaking: The AT&T-Time Warner Ruling and Its Impact on M&A
June 15, 2018 13:28 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MBThe Deal’s Chris Nolter and David Hatch break down the judge’s ruling allowing the massive vertical merger to move forward, what it means for the two firms, the dealmaking environment for other media and telecom companies and Comcast’s rival bid to Disney for Fox’s entertainment assets.
Technically Speaking: How Golden Is Apple’s Future?
June 11, 2018 18:16 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBTheStreet’s tech columnist Eric Jhonsa and brand-new tech reporter Annie Gaus break down the major announcements from Apple’s big developers conference showcasing its new technologies, and whether Apple will soon become the first company to achieve a $1-trillion market valuation. Plus, some NBA chatter on the Warriors’ latest title and where LeBron James might go next year.
Here Is a Step-By-Step Plan on How to Stomach Stock Market Volatility
June 06, 2018 18:46 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBVolatility has returned to the global stock market - are you prepared? TheStreet's Scott Gamm speaks with Michael Hanson, SVP, Research at Fisher Investments.
Alpha Rising: KPMG CEO Lynne Doughtie on Diversity
June 05, 2018 15:42 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBWords like "inclusion" and "diversity" are commonplace buzzwords these days. The solutions, though, are not as obvious. Mainly because there isn't a one-size-fits all solution so it is super important for women - and men - to speak up and let management know what they need, said Lynne Doughtie, KPMG U.S. Chairman and CEO in her interview with Alpha Rising. Doughtie has been with the firm for 33 years, but she was made Chair and CEO back in 2015 and has been an integral part of creating an i...
Technically Speaking: Apple’s WWDC 2018 and Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends report
June 01, 2018 20:45 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBRealMoney’s tech columnist Eric Jhonsa and reporter Oscar Gonzalez join us to discuss what Apple might announce when it hosts its annual developers conference starting June 4, as well as highlights from famed Internet analyst Mary Meeker’s influential trends report. And then we talk NBA playoff action, because who doesn’t like a little basketball mixed in with their tech talk?
Retirement Daily: Nearly Half of Americans Age 50+ Fail a Basic Social Security Quiz
June 01, 2018 15:18 - 20 minutes - 45.9 MBNear-retirees still have a lot to learn about Social Security retirement benefits and may be leaving money on the table according to a new poll released by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Nearly half (47 percent) of Americans age 50-plus failed a basic five true/false question quiz on Social Security retirement benefits. In this podcast, David Freitag, a Social Security expert with MassMutual, reviews the results of the quiz and provides listeners with some actionable advice, inc...
Barington’s Mitarotonda on Avon, Outback Steakhouse and Xerium
June 01, 2018 14:41 - 17 minutes - 40 MBJames Mitarotonda, who has run activist fund Barington Capital since 2000, says he takes a private-equity approach to public market investments in companies that frequently have high barriers to entry. However, Mitarotonda acknowledges that he will launch a director-election fight if necessary. For example, Barington is seeking to install two directors onto the board of Xerium Technologies as part of an effort to drive the paper machine manufacturer to explore a "strategic transaction that wo...
Alpha Rising: 3M's Chief Science Advocate on Healthcare and the Next Generation of Scientists
May 31, 2018 14:57 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MBJayshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist and the Chief Science Advocate at 3M. Plus she holds 60 patents. TheStreet’s Tracy Byrnes got to speak with her about the cool products she’s creating and the results of a 14-country State of Science Index the company created. And let’s just say the results are not great. We are going to need more people to love science if you really want a flying car someday.
Retirement Daily: The Disruptive Impact of FinTech on Retirement Systems
May 30, 2018 16:22 - 14 minutes - 32.9 MBTechnology has a way of disrupting much in the world – and that includes all things retirement. And that’s what Pension Research Council (PRC) explored during a two-symposium in May. Experts from around the world gathered to discuss how technological innovation is changing the retirement marketplace, insurance markets, and how retirement plan sponsors help shape workers’ pension saving, investment, and decumulation plans. In an interview, Olivia Mitchell, the executive director of the PRC at ...
Former Cisco CEO John Chambers On Tech, Workplace Diversity And His Newest Venture
May 30, 2018 16:08 - 35 minutes - 80.9 MBLong-time Cisco CEO John Chambers now leads JC2, a venture capital firm he founded, and is backing with his own money. Along with his son John (formerly of Netflix and Walmart's e-commerce business) and veteran communications director Shannon Pina, JC2 invests in early stage companies ranging from drone makers to food companies pioneering the world's first cricket snacks. TheStreet talks with Chambers about the future of technology, his newest venture and social diversity in the workplace.
Why You Should Care About the Italian Bond Crisis
May 29, 2018 16:42 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MBItalian bond yields are rising rapidly because the country is laden with debt and in political turmoil. TheStreet.com's Tracy Byrnes enlisted London Bureau Chief Martin Baccardax to help explain how it will affect us here at home
Why Buying a Millennial-Friendly Restaurant Chain Makes Sense for Del Frisco's
May 25, 2018 18:35 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBDel Frisco's CEO Norman J. Abdallah talks with TheStreet about his company's $325 million bid for the Spanish-themed Barteca Restaurant Group to widen its customer net.
Sloane’s Zacchei: Activists and Their Target Companies Have to Be ‘Realistic’
May 25, 2018 18:07 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MBZacchei, who advises both targeted companies and investors involved in activist situations, suggests that an insurgent fund manager’s track record is a key factor corporations must consider before deciding how to respond. According to Zacchei, a company that has underperformed for an extended period of time needs to be realistic about its prospects, particularly when faced with a well-respected activist. Alternatively, he argues that first-time activists with tiny funds can’t “come out of now...
Trifecta Stocks Podcast: Episode 3
May 25, 2018 17:23 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MBOn this edition of the Trifecta Stocks Podcast, portfolio managers Bob Lang and Chris Versace discuss the cautious tone of the stock market that filled the March quarter earnings season and share reasons to optimistic as we head into the summer months and the back half of 2018. They also talk about the one item that was not at the forefront of investor minds back in January but was a predominant topic over the last several weeks. Bob and Chris talk about what this means for the Fed as we get ...
Technically Speaking: The Theranos Scandal and the Convergence of Tech and Health Care VC
May 25, 2018 16:10 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBIn many ways, the massive fraud perpetuated by blood-testing start-up Theranos could not have happened without the lines between traditional technology VC and health care VC blurring. The writer who first exposed the fraud, WSJ reporter John Carreyrou, joined tech columnist Eric Jhonsa and TheDeal’s senior reporter David Marcus to discuss the breakdowns in due diligence that took place along the way, and its implications for investors.
Alpha Rising: Here's What You Need To Know About ETFs Today
May 18, 2018 20:35 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBWe sat down with ETF trailblazer Deborah Fuhr, who's been in the industry for over 20 years. We talked about everything from today's trends to the over 7000 different products to helping women in the industry.
Will Smart Technologies Woo Millennials Back to Motorcycle Riding?
May 18, 2018 19:42 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBMotorcycle riding season is getting underway -- and there's a giant cloud hanging over the industry. It's the question everyone has been asking: 'Will millennials start riding and (more importantly) start buying motorcycles again?" Well, the jury is still out. But, there are some interesting things happening in the industry that make me hopeful, especially when it comes to augmented reality and artificial intelligence. Meet Skully Tehnologies, an augmented reality, artificial intellig...
Alpha Rising: UBS Powerhouse Advisory Team on the State of the Industry, Women and Millennials
May 15, 2018 19:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBLouise and Nina Gunderson are a powerhouse mother/daughter financial advisory team with UBS Financial Services. After 49 years, Louise is one of the nation's top female financial advisors with a whopping $800 million in assets under management. Listen to them talk about the state of the industry, educating women and millennials and what it’s really like to work with your Mom.
Technically Speaking: Where Does Nvidia’s Stock Go From Here?
May 14, 2018 20:27 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBThe red-hot chipmaker just reported another extremely strong quarter of earnings, but also warned about a significant drop in sales to cryptocurrency miners next quarter, causing its stock to decline. Tech columnist Eric Jhonsa and Action Alerts Plus Portfolio analyst Zev Fima help dissect the latest earnings and discuss whether now is a good time to buy.
Panera Bread CEO On Big Data and the Future of Eating Out
May 13, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 24.9 MBPanera Bread has long been a leader in the restaurant space. It moved quickly to clean ingredients in its food. It has infused technology into how its clean food is ordered. TheStreet talks with Panera Bread's new CEO Blaine Hurst about the restaurant chain's future.
PayPal CEO Takes You Inside the Future of Mobile Payments
May 12, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBPayPal continues to change the game on the mobile payments front. Leading the charge atop PayPal is top-notch CEO Dan Schulman. TheStreet talked with Schulman about the future of PayPal and mobile payments more broadly on the latest "Jolt" podcast.
Philanthropy Helps Your Company's Bottom Line
May 10, 2018 20:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBThe Giving Pledge -- signed by the likes of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett -- is a pledge from our country’s wealthiest to give away a large piece of their fortune. And while you may not be able to play on that level, you can and should still give. For companies, there is proof it helps the bottom line and retains talent. So listen to TheStreet's Cherella Cox discuss that, plus how you can start your own charity, with her panel of guests.
Carnival Corp. CEO: On the Future of Cruising and Importance of Diversity
May 10, 2018 19:45 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBCarnival Corp.'s stock may be riding some waves this year, but the company's outlook remains bright. A combination of ship innovation and strong demand for cruise trips by millennials and boomers has Carnival and rivals sitting pretty. TheStreet talks with Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald about his rise through the executive ranks and the future of cruising.
PayPal CEO Talks with Cramer about China, Diversity, and Alexa
May 09, 2018 20:41 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBAt TheStreet's Investor Boot Camp, Jim Cramer sat down with PayPal CEO Dan Schulman and they talked about everything from the democratization of money, to boardroom to whether the company is threatened by Amazon's Alexa. "That conversation alone was worth the price of admission today," said AAP research analyst Jeff Marks, who sat with Cramer and gave a post-interview wrap-up. Schulman spoke with Cramer at his TeachIn for almost an hour about the things they were doing as one of the top fin...
Mike Haynes: Talking Business with an NFL Hall-of-Famer
May 05, 2018 16:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBNFL Hall of Famer Mike Haynes realized his playing days wouldn't last forever, and started early planning for his financial future. Let his experience be a lesson to those players currently bringing in the big paychecks and blowing it all on fancy cars, extraordinary homes and gifts for friends. Haynes set a plan in motion early to know the world of finance and stayed the course after he retired in 1989. For example, in the off-season Haynes said he worked at money management firm State Stre...
Technically Speaking: Real Money Columnists Go Head-to-Head on Apple's Earnings
May 02, 2018 18:10 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBListen to Real Money columnists Doug Kass and Chris Versace give a post-game wrap-up of Apple’s earnings. One of them thinks the stock is going higher, the other says it trades sideways. Tune in and decide who you agree with.
Technically Speaking: Inside the Earnings of Google, Facebook, Intel and Amazon
April 27, 2018 17:39 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBTheStreet’s tech team rips apart the earnings reports of Google, Facebook, Intel and Amazon and talk about what they liked, what they wish they heard and what could derail the upward momentum of the tech sector. Tech columnist Eric Jhonsa and tech reporter Francesca Fontana join Chief Correspondent Tracy Byrnes to dissect it all.