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3-22-2023 – What Can We Expect for Home Prices in the Real Estate Market? Mar 23, 2023

Higher mortgage rates have been cooling home prices since last summer, and for the first time in a record 131 consecutive months — nearly 11 years — prices were lower on a year-over-year comparison.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple and Microsoft, FCC on Earnings Manipulation, Tiger Global, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., REZ - iShares Residential & Multisector Real Estate ETF, SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Dividends, WIRE - Encore Wire Corp., Value Investing.

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3-21-2023 – Understanding the UBS Takeover of Credit Suisse and Impact on Bondholders Mar 22, 2023

Some Credit Suisse bond investors’ stakes were wiped out as Swiss authorities facilitated the mega merger.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Sales, Interest Rates, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Small Banks, Retirement, SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF, VVR - Invesco Senior Income Trust, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., PAC - Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR, META - Meta Platforms Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Merge.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What was the worst-paying job for a college degree holder-- five years after graduation?"

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3-20-2023 – Can You Find Stable Portfolio Income in Retirement? Mar 21, 2023

Investors need to think about how they’ll generate income in retirement, ultimately, and what kind of risk they want associated with that income.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Current Economic Data, Tiger Global, Banks, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., MU - Micron Technology Inc., SO - Southern Co., FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., Oil Stocks, SPYV - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF, IUSV - iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF.

Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the price history of crude oil and the potential lessons for investors.

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3-17-2023 – Sectors to Watch for Undervalued Stocks Mar 18, 2023

During uncertain times, investors may want to own companies that offer some sense of certainty in terms of cash flows and company fundamentals.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc., SAMG - Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. Cl A, How to Invest, Bank Crisis, Portfolio Management, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., CARR - Carrier Global Corp., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., France and Retirement Age, Warren Buffett.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-16-2023 – Analysts Blamed the Banking Crisis as Oil Tumbled to Its Lowest Level Since December 2021 Mar 17, 2023

A retest of October’s lows could add increased downward pressure on WTI crude and energy stocks may struggle given the surplus and weakening demand outlook.

Today's Stocks & Topics: First Republic Bank, The Fed Balance Sheet, Retail News, Inflation, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Energy Sector, Commodities, STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., VFC - VF Corp., NGL - NGL Energy Partners LP, VXUS - Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, VT - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, CS - Credit Suisse Group AG ADR.

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3-15-2023 – Ratings Firm Downgrade Takes the Banking System from Stable to Negative Mar 15, 2023

Analysts cited a ”‘rapidly deteriorating operating environment” despite regulators’ efforts to shore up the industry.

(They say that other institutions with unrealized losses or uninsured depositors still could be at risk.)

Today's Stocks & Topics: SCHP - Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF, SVOL - Simplify Volatility Premium ETF, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., WRB - W.R. Berkley Corp., IP - International Paper Co., CCL - Carnival Corp., Shale Industry, Gold & Silver, The Fed and Interest Rates, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., Deglobalization.

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3-14-2023 – Should You Invest in Stocks, Bonds, or a 4% CD? Mar 15, 2023

The yield curve is inverting, and cash yields look more attractive than they have in years.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CPI Numbers, How to Get Rich, CVS - CVS Health Corp., CCL - Carnival Corp., Bond Investing, KRO - Kronos Worldwide Inc., IAT - iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF, FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp, KRNY - Kearny Financial Corp., AER - AerCap Holdings N.V., PNC - PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 7 best states in which to retire?"

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3-13-2023 – What Does the SVB Crisis Tell Us about the Federal Reserve Rate Hikes? Mar 14, 2023

Three significant banks with heavy exposure to startups or crypto have collapsed or were shuttered in the past week.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Shell Patch, Investments, Retirement Rules, PHM - PulteGroup Inc., KEY - KeyCorp, WCC - Wesco International Inc., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., GPK - Graphic Packaging Holding Co., Fed Rates.

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3-10-2023 – Interpreting the Jobless Claims Numbers Mar 11, 2023

Data showed there were 1.9 job openings for every unemployed person in January, so with a tight labor market and strong inflation readings, the FED is preparing to increase interest rates again.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 2-year Treasury, The Beige Book, Jobs Report, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Dividends, EME - EMCOR Group Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., The VIX Contango, Interest Rates.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-9-2023 – Tips on How to Make Your Investing Goals Realistic Mar 10, 2023

Combining two procedures, experts in the field have developed a four-step strategy to help increase goal commitment and performance.

(It’s important to make actionable plans to reach your goals.)

Today's Stocks & Topics: EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, Food Delivery, Oil Sector, CGBD - Carlyle Secured Lending Inc., SACH - Sachem Capital Corp., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Pay Off Car or Buy Property, Foreign Stocks, MBUU - Malibu Boats Inc. Cl A.

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3-8-2023 – Can We Expect a 'Rough Road' Ahead for an Undervalued Stock Market? Mar 09, 2023

After posting extraordinarily strong returns to start the year, the stock market retreated 2.31% in February 2023.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Market, Tech Companies and a Recession, Retirement Funds, IVOG - Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF, Stocks Buyback, COLB - Columbia Banking System Inc., IYR - iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF, EWRE - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF, TTC - Toro Co., Sectors to Trim, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., HSII - Heidrick & Struggles International Inc.

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3-7-2023 - Best of Caller Questions Mar 08, 2023

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation Rate, Social Security, Investing in Other Markets, Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Relocating for Retirement, Passive Investing, Railroad Stocks, Asset Allocation, The SPIVA, 401k, Investing Apps, Dogs of the Dow 2023, Strategy Question, 529 Plan, Equity & Retirement.

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3-6-2023 – U.S. Factory Orders Decline Mar 07, 2023

The Institute for Supply Management reported last week that manufacturing, which accounts for 11.3% of the economy, contracted for a fourth straight month in February.

(With the Federal Reserve expected to keep hiking interest rates into summer, a swift turnaround in manufacturing is, however, unlikely.)

Today's Stocks & Topics: Robotics, Blackstone REIT, Credit Cards, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., DIV - Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF, DIS - Walt Disney Co., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Treasury Bills, CRLBF - Cresco Labs Inc., BKE - Buckle Inc., FIPDX - Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund.

Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the price history of crude oil and the potential lessons for investors.

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3-3-2023 – Could March Be a Pivotal Month for the Oil Market? Mar 04, 2023

China's economic data is beginning to surprise to the upside-- and U.S. oil demand is starting to improve following a material drop into year-end 2022.

(China's economy is rebounding now, and this can only be a positive driver for oil prices-- Russia's oil production reached the pre-sanctions level for the first time in February.)

Today's Stocks & Topics: DVYE - iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF, Home Prices, The Chips Act, Senior Deals, BILL - BILL Holdings Inc., ENB - Enbridge Inc., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., WU - Western Union Co., MMM3M Co.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-2-2023 – Tips to Avoid Bad Mutual Fund Decisions Mar 03, 2023

Hundreds of mutual funds deliver lackluster results and come with high price tags and those high fees put a fund at a huge disadvantage over time.

Today's Stocks & Topics: D - Dominion Energy Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., VHT - Vanguard Health Care ETF, Small Cap Funds, Mutual Funds, AZN - AstraZeneca PLC ADR, SILJ - ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF, SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, Banks and Rates.

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3-1-2023 – Is It Possible to Balance the Books for Social Security? Mar 02, 2023

Social Security resembles other government programs because its tax revenues are spent in the year that they are raised.

(Social Security’s benefits expenditures have exceeded its revenue from payroll taxes every year since 2010. The program is already thoroughly in the red.)

Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Market, Electric Cars and Workers, Stocks Buybacks, CE - Celanese Corp., PARA - Paramount Global Cl B, WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., GSBD - Goldman Sachs BDC Inc., BIT - BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, Closed-End Funds, FTRNX - Fidelity Trend Fund, Securities-Backed Line of Credit (SBLOC).

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2-28-2023 – Could Reshoring Be the Theme ETF Investors Need? Mar 01, 2023

In mid-2022, reshoring, onshoring or nearshoring were mentioned in the quarterly earnings calls of around 180 US companies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Standard Deduction, Buying Gold, and Oil Stocks, EPAM - EPAM Systems Inc., WAB - Wabtec, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, RGEN - Repligen Corp., Corporate Bonds, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR.

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2-27-2023 – China’s Economy Is Looking at a New Wave of 'Japanification' Feb 28, 2023

Like Japan of the late 1980s, China today, decades later, has also allowed its real economy and the financial system to decouple.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Apartment Rents, INTC - Intel Corp., PBR - Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADR, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Zero Commission Brokers.

The PERSPECTIVE simplifies the investor's understanding of what can be complex stock market cycles.

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2-24-2023 – Is There a Sure-Fire Route to Investing Success? Feb 25, 2023

The pursuit of excellence in many disciplines can yield rewards like a fulfilling life and career-- but with investing a determination to achieve excellence can lead to lots of transactions, higher costs, and greater complexity.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Various Retirement Accounts, Inflation and Expending Data, NVEC - NVE Corp., SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, Diversification, VET - Vermilion Energy Inc., I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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2-23-2023 – Investing in A Time Of 'Polycrisis' Feb 24, 2023

There is a theory that postulates that since our problems are interconnected and mutually exacerbating, it may be of limited use to focus on one at the expense of others.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Global Economy, The Fed, CHPT - ChargePoint Holdings Inc., FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, 401k, 529 Plan or Investing on the Side, IBDRY - Iberdrola S.A. ADR, The U.S. Dollar.

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2-22-2023 – What Are Option-Income Funds and Are They Here to Stay? Feb 23, 2023

One expert says that in addition to providing payouts that can reach as high as an annualized 11%, these funds also tend to be somewhat less risky than a stock market index fund.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Office Landlords, Earnings, VIMAX - Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral, HLT - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., FL - Foot Locker Inc., 401k, Mutual Fund vs. Individual Equities, TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, EQT - EQT Corp., FLNG - Flex LNG Ltd., BXMIX - Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund I.

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2-21-2023 - Best of Caller Questions Feb 21, 2023

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.

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2-20-2023 - Best of Caller Questions Feb 20, 2023

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Hidden Fees, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), 401k, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Investment Variable Annuities, I-R-As, 401k Allocation, China's Economy, Fundamental Analysis, Roth I-R-A, Dividends Investing, Following Other Investors Moves, Investing Strategy.

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2-17-2023 - Best of Caller Questions Feb 17, 2023

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation Rate, Social Security, Investing in Other Markets, Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Relocating for Retirement, Passive Investing, Railroad Stocks, Asset Allocation, The SPIVA, 401k, Investing Apps, Dogs of the Dow 2023, Strategy Question, 529 Plan, Equity & Retirement.

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2-16-2023 – The Labor Market: Looking at the 'Big Picture' Feb 17, 2023

Big tech, finance, and manufacturing are all cutting jobs and some analysts think there will be a ripple effect.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation, Secure Act 2.0, National Debt, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., HDSN - Hudson Technologies Inc., CSL - Carlisle Cos., Brokered CD vs. Traditional CD, EMR - Emerson Electric Co., BG - Bunge Ltd., ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., Brokerage Accounts, VSSVX - VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund.

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2-15-2023 – Are Municipal Bonds an Attractive Option for Income Investors? Feb 16, 2023

As with the rest of the bond market, yields on municipal securities are at their highest levels in many years.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ORAN - Orange ADR, AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., SUN - Sunoco L.P., TWO - Two Harbors Investment Corp., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., WYNN - Wynn Resorts Ltd., AMKBYA.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S ADR, Markets Shifted, Blackstone, 401k Plans.

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2-14-2023 – What's the Outlook for Bank Stocks After a Rough 2022? Feb 15, 2023

A tug of war between recession fears and benefits of higher rates has left bank stocks in limbo.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc (BREIT), LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., RNPGX - American Funds New Perspective Fund R6, TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, Artificial Intelligence (AI), VEOEY - Veolia Environnement S.A. ADR, OKE - ONEOK Inc., EPM - Evolution Petroleum Corp.

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2-13-2023 – In Isolation, Your Net Worth Statement May Not Tell You Much at First Feb 14, 2023

Over time, a realistic summary of all your assets and liabilities is a crucial first step toward getting a better handle on your finances.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MELI – Mercado Libre Inc., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., NSSC - NAPCO Security Technologies Inc., Dogs of the Dow on 2023, Inflation, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc.

Justin's PERSPECTIVE concerns the REAL IMPACT of inflation on the "buying power" of the U.S. dollar over time-- specifically, over 103 years.

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2-10-2023 – Could Utilities Be in the Best Growth Environment in Decades? Feb 11, 2023

Some analysts think that when you combine big macro themes of electrification and clean energy, utilities have growth prospects that can last for a decade or more.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation Rate, Bear-Market Trap, Social Security, AIT - Applied Industrial Technologies Inc., T - AT&T Inc., CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., DSKE - Daseke Inc., ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Natural Gas, IDXX - IDEXX Laboratories Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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2-9-2023 – Can Investors Protect Against Risk That Cannot Be Quantified? Feb 10, 2023

For investors, there are "knowns" and "unknowns”, and a better understanding of the knowns can produce fewer surprises.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney’s Earnings, Google Search, Ponzi Scheme, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., 529 Plan, APD - Air Products & Chemicals Inc., AFG - American Financial Group Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Strategy Question, Investing Apps, DEA - Easterly Government Properties Inc., PPG - PPG Industries Inc., SCHN - Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.

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2-8-2023 – More than 60% of U.S. REITs Raised Dividends in 2022 Feb 09, 2023

Which sectors did best and is this a potentially smart type of investment?

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Dollar and Earnings, Banks, Being Your Own Bank, BWXT - BWX Technologies Inc., Portfolio Management, UBVFX - Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund, Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), BEAM - Beam Therapeutics Inc., CDNA - CareDx Inc., SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, Gold & Silver.

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2-7-2023 – What Are Recession-Resistant Stocks? Feb 08, 2023

Recession-resistant stocks are stocks of companies whose products and services consumers will continue to purchase no matter the economic climate.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Why So Many Jobs Do Not Get Fill, Renters Rights, BG - Bunge Ltd., CD Rates, Us Stocks Versus International Growth, PTLO - Portillo's Inc., BOTZ - Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF, ETD - Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., Generating Income Abroad, IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A., Social Security Taxes.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you happen to be laid off-- or if you are perhaps considering RETURNING to the job hunt-- can you NAME 5 or 6 of the most "in-demand tech skills" that typically pay more than $125 an hour?"

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2-6-2023 – Stocks Surged in January but Do They Still Look Undervalued? Feb 07, 2023

With the economy weakening and monetary conditions still tightening, the easy returns may have been captured already.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, How Investors Handling Their 401k, Secure 2.0 Act, CRM - Salesforce Inc., AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., The SPIVA (S&P Indices Versus Active), HSIC - Henry Schein Inc., ORI - Old Republic International Corp., JXN - Jackson Financial Inc.

Justin's PERSPECTIVE concerns an important financial institution that affects all of us: The Federal Reserve.

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2-3-2023 – What Can We Learn from Earnings Reports, So Far? Feb 04, 2023

Investors had been overly hopeful about tech, but Apple, Amazon and Google-parent Alphabet all reported earnings that disappointed Wall Street.

Today's Stocks & Topics: HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., SI - Silvergate Capital Corp., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., MGV - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF, Jobs Report, AVT - Avnet Inc., AHT - Ashford Hospitality Trust, Retirement, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., APD - Air Products & Chemicals Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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2-2-2023 – How Long Will It Take the Market to Recover? Feb 03, 2023

Most major asset classes have posted strong returns for the year to date through Jan. 26, but there’s no guarantee these positive trends will continue.

Today's Stocks & Topics: RSG - Republic Services Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, Limited Order, ERH - Allspring Utilities & High-Income Fund, Market Expectations, TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., Michael Burry Predictions, FCEL - FuelCell Energy Inc., STLA - Stellantis N.V., STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., World Economic Forum.

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2-1-2023 – Will the Market Be Able to Overcome Rising Rates and Falling Corporate Profitability? Feb 02, 2023

One high-profile short seller says he sees an alarming trend in the market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Shell Growth, Markets and Economic News, Railroad Stocks, CSX - CSX Corp., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., CGAU - Centerra Gold Inc., EA - Electronic Arts Inc., ABEV - Ambev S.A. ADR, SSNLF - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., UL - Unilever PLC ADR.

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1-31-2023 – What You Need to Know About Roth IRAs Feb 01, 2023

You should understand Roth IRA contribution and income limits, the ins and outs of the backdoor IRA maneuver, and more.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax Rates and Tech-Stocks, Global Debt, CVCO - Cavco Industries Inc., Passive Investing, OLN - Olin Corp., IEX - IDEX Corp., 401k, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Fed Meeting, EGY - Vaalco Energy Inc., CVNA - Carvana Co. Cl A, CTVA - Corteva Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "According to a career expert, there are several stumbling blocks that could be holding you back when you apply for a job... Can you name a few of your potential PROBLEM AREAS?"

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1-30-2023 – January Rally Paused as Investors Consider Potential Rate Hike and Earnings Reports Jan 31, 2023

Stocks traded lower Monday as investors braced for the busiest week of earnings season and a possible interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GDP Numbers, Banks and Consumers Defaults, Inflation, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., MRTN - Marten Transport Ltd., XLB - Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF, KIO - KKR Income Opportunities Fund, P.E. Ratio Calculation, AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the cost of goods --- THEN and NOW... from 1920 to today.

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1-27-2023 – Recession Fears Aside, U.S. GDP Rose 2.9% in the Fourth Quarter Jan 28, 2023

A sharp slide in housing helped pull down the GDP, but boosts in government spending and private investment aided its growth.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CRGY - Crescent Energy Co., SPXL - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares, INFY - Infosys Ltd. ADR, Inflation, LCID - Lucid Group Inc., ADMA - ADMA Biologics Inc., NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., VLO - Valero Energy Corp., 401k Allocations, U.S. Productivity.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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1-26-2023 – Should Investors Put Fear Aside and Focus on Valuations? Jan 27, 2023

Valuations are an important variable in setting the odds for how different corners of the market could perform.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FCC and Crypto, Small Business, Inflation, ENB - Enbridge Inc., CVS - CVS Health Corp., Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, RXT - Rackspace Technology Inc., PRTYQ - Party City Holdco Inc., ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., PPC - Pilgrim's Pride Corp., HD - Home Depot Inc., OTIS - Otis Worldwide Corp., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR.

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1-25-2023 – Real Estate Funds, Private REITs, and BREIT: What You Need to Know Jan 26, 2023

Looking at the pluses and minuses of an alternative to real estate mutual funds.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Dollar, The Government, Making Money, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., IHAK - iShares Cybersecurity & Tech ETF, DXCM - DexCom Inc., OLN - Olin Corp., CUBE – Cube Smart, HACK - ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF, DFFVX - DFA US Targeted Value Portfolio Institutional, VRTV - Veritiv Corp.

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1-24-2023 – Is It Realistic to Look for Opportunities in Undervalued, High Quality Cyclical Stocks? Jan 25, 2023

The bear market has left a large number of cyclical stocks trading at attractive prices.

Today's Stocks & Topics: "Buy, Borrow, Die, Retirement Needs, Investors Are Falling into a Trap, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Treasury Bills, GLW - Corning Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Five Top Technical Indicators, CVS - CVS Health Corp., KRP - Kimbell Royalty Partners L.P., LMND - Lemonade Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What are the 3 types of employees typically most AT-RISK during layoffs — and what are the 2 safest?

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1-23-2023 – The Pros and Cons of Investing in REITs vs. Direct Real Estate Jan 24, 2023

Despite the volatility and uncertainty of the housing market over the past three years, real estate can remain a valuable part of an investor’s portfolio.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Offshore Oil Market, Home Remodeling, Tech Sector, CPRX - Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc., VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, BG - Bunge Ltd., CDNS - Cadence Design Systems Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., TSLQ - Leverage Shares -3x Short Tesla ETP, Over the Counter (OTC) Stocks, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., BBSI - Barrett Business Services Inc., Options Trading.

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1-20-2023 – How Will the U.S. Treasury Deal with Fallout from the Debt Ceiling Showdown? Jan 21, 2023

The U.S. has reached its statutory debt limit of $31.4 trillion, prompting a series of measures to avoid a default on government debt.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Warren Buffett, Next Fed Hike, Real Estate, Career Growth, IP - International Paper Co., BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, MO - Altria Group Inc., Rollovers, VVR - Invesco Senior Income Trust, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), TMO - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., TXT - Textron Inc., IBN - ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR., SBUX - Starbucks Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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1-19-2023 – With Retirement-Spending Plans, Are the Odds Stacked in the Investor’s Favor? Jan 20, 2023

Once upon a time, people created investment plans that had definitive answers but, in reality, things were never quite that simple.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Chinese Demographics, Investing in China, T - AT&T Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., AGG - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF, BSV - Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, Investing in Other Markets, REPX - Riley Exploration Permian Inc., BITI - ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF, VFC - VF Corp.

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1-18-2023 – As Inflation Slows, How Might the Market React to a Quarter-Point Rate Increase? Jan 19, 2023

Economic data has helped solidify the idea that after a succession of aggressive increases, the Fed is ready to take its foot off the brake-- a bit more.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil Demand, China’s Population, EXPGY - Experian PLC ADR, VNOM - Viper Energy Partners L.P. Un, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., Capital Gains Tax Rates, Tech Companies, MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., BAX - Baxter International Inc., Sectors, RCII - Rent-A-Center Inc., MMM - 3M Co.

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1-17-2023 - Best of Caller Questions Jan 18, 2023

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Interest Rates, Home Ownership, Water Companies, Roth I-R-A, Low Risk Investment, RMDs, Required Distributions, Trailing Stops, Earning Calls, Gold and Silver Prices, Commodities, Roth I-R-A, Covered Calls ETFs, Housing Market, Oregon - IPOs and Mutual Funds First 6 mo. Rule, Cannabis Companies, Investing for Kids, Retirement Funds Management.

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1-16-2023 - Best of Caller Questions Jan 16, 2023

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investment Options, Buying Bonds Instead of Buying Stocks, Value Stocks with Dividends, Mid and Small Caps, Insider Buying, 403b Retirement Funds, Mortgages, Utility Companies and Electric Vehicles, The Market and 401Ks, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Bonds, Diversified Account, Recession, Corporate Bond Offerings, Retirement, Social Security Payments, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, IPOs.

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1-13-2023 – Profits and Losses and a Tale of Two Banks Jan 14, 2023

JPMorgan Chase posted a fourth-quarter 6% profit jump, while Citigroup’s fourth-quarter profit declined by 21%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Margins, FCC and Crypto-currencies, Goldman Sachs, Mortgages, TGT - Target Corp., SITM - SiTime Corp., AMLP - Alerian MLP ETF, CAT - Caterpillar Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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1-12-2023 – What Are Bucket Portfolios and How Did They Perform in 2022? Jan 13, 2023

A tough market environment played to the strengths of these conservative-leaning portfolios, though they couldn’t escape losses.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Taxes, Sectors, AMLP - Alerian MLP ETF, K1 Tax Form, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., HWKN - Hawkins Inc., JXN - Jackson Financial Inc., AVGE - Avantis All Equity Markets ETF, CDs vs. ETFs, Closed-End Fund Market.

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1-11-2023 – Inflation Has Not Been Tamed and the FED Admits More Pain Ahead Jan 12, 2023

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has noted the mistakes the Fed made in the 1970s when it raised rates to address inflation, but then lowered them when the economy slowed.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SSNC - SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc., BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, CSL - Carlisle Cos., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., The World Bank on Global Growth Forecasts, VIS - Vanguard Industrials ETF, RGI - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF, GSK - GSK PLC ADR, MO - Altria Group Inc., Sectors, Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC).

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1-10-2023 – Has Health Insurance Made Healthcare More Expensive? Jan 11, 2023

There are many complicated reasons for increases, such as not prioritizing preventive care or a lack of price transparency, and one of the biggest catalysts for inflation was the rise of health insurance costs.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CVS - CVS Health Corp., NXPI - NXP Semiconductors N.V., Portfolio Management and Charts, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., SNA - Snap-On Inc., The Treasury Market, MSM - MSC Industrial Direct Co., PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., Retail Investors, Tesla, Earnings Season.

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1-9-2023 – Do You Have a 2023 Financial To-Do List? Jan 10, 2023

As the FED hiked interest rates, bonds and stocks got hammered-- but the most successful investors consider their total opportunity sets.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Higher Rates and Options, Corporate Earnings Season, Capital Rules, GBX - Greenbrier Cos. Inc., VFMF - Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF, WTI - W&T Offshore Inc., SU - Suncor Energy Inc., AWEVF - Alphawave IP Group PLC, DUKE - Duke Royalty Ltd., ASIX - AdvanSix Inc.

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1-6-2023 – Is the Oil Market Crisis Sparked by Russia’s Invasion Nearing Its End? Jan 07, 2023

Analysts remain divided regarding oil prices in 2023, however prices have fallen back to pre-war levels, driven lower by fears of a global recession.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Economy Statistics, Silver Gate Capital corporation, KNSL - Kinsale Capital Group Inc., Corporate Bonds, DISH - DISH Network Corp. Cl A, Stop Order, FIVN - Five9 Inc., Small Caps, NRGU – Micro Sectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN, AAPL - Apple Inc., Life Insurance.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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1-5-2023 – 2022 Was a Brutal Year for Stocks, Bonds, and Crypto Jan 06, 2023

Stocks spent most of the year in a bear market and many parts of the bond market posted their biggest losses in history, so what can we learn from the charts?

Today's Stocks & Topics: CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, Insider Buying, Rental Market, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Supply Chain, CPNG - Coupang Inc., WIRE - Encore Wire Corp.

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1-4-2023 – Higher Mortgage Rates and Consumer Worries Are Hitting Home Prices Jan 05, 2023

Home prices are falling into a deep winter chill, as higher mortgage rates push more buyers to the sidelines.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BP - BP PLC ADR, AAPL - Apple Inc., TWI - Titan International Inc., NTB - Bank of Butterfield Ltd., Money Market Mutual Funds, PCOXX - Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund Wealth, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., CMCO - Columbus McKinnon Corp., SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, PSCE - Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF, Tech Sector Layoffs.

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1-3-2023 – Could You Simplify Your Investment Portfolio in 2023? Jan 04, 2023

There are some relatively easy investing strategies for those resolved to streamline their portfolios and they could make sense for you.

Today's Stocks & Topics: INTEL and New Blue Chips, Tesla & Apple, Savings, Enough to Retire, Mid and Small Caps, ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, FLMX - Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF, Investment Options, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., T - AT&T Inc., SPGI - S&P Global Inc., 401k Employer Match, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., CM - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What do you suppose is the share of the population in the middle class today? AND-- since WHICH YEAR has the share of middle-class Americans been consistently shrinking?

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1-2-2023 – NASDAQ Wraps Fourth Quarter in Slump Jan 03, 2023

The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1% in the fourth quarter, wrapping up its first four-quarter losing streak since 2000-2001.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Bounce Back from 2022, Stock and Bond Markets, SM - SM Energy Co., Buying Bonds Instead of Stocks, Crypto Debacle, SBNY - Signature Bank, MO - Altria Group Inc., CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., HSBC - HSBC Holdings PLC ADR, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Equities, Mid and Small Caps, Investing Apps.

The PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of NASDAQ bear markets.

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12-30-2022 – Will the FED Drive the Markets in 2023? Dec 31, 2022

The Federal Reserve played a major role in moving markets in 2022 with its campaign of monetary tightening and investors in stocks and bonds suffered as liquidity was sucked out of the market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Reasons to Take Early Retirement, Russian Assets, Top Ten Percent Earners, LEA - Lear Corp., 403B and Retirement Funds, Social Security Payment, WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., VTOL - Bristow Group Inc., ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., Inflation and Retail Sales, Corporate Bond Offerings.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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12-29-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Dec 29, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401K & Roth IRA, KPP Portfolio Review, Investing in Real Time, Treasury Notes, Volume and Capitulation, Tax Exempt, Bond Maturity, CD Rates, Real Estate Loans, Young Investor, Tax-loss Harvesting & The Wash Rule, Support and Resistance Numbers, 401-K, Book-The Fourth Turning.

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12-28-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Dec 28, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.

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12-27-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Dec 27, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Fully Paid Lending, Preferred Stocks, 401K Funds, Corporate Bonds, Big Banks Bonds, Metals, Buy and Sell, Social Security & Taxes, 403B to a Roth I-R-A, Investing, Individual Bonds, Value Investing, Portfolio Management, Stock Losses, ETFs, Stock Investing, Municipal Bonds, Asset Allocation, Buying More of the Same Stock.

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12-26-2022 – Can You Avoid the Early Withdrawal Penalty for IRAs? Dec 27, 2022

Generally, retirement savers can’t touch their individual retirement account or 401(k) funds before age 59½ without penalty, but there are exceptions.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Stats, The Stock Market Moving Up, Financial Trends That Killed the Market in 2022, Billionaires & Market Downturns, CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., OGN - Organon & Co., Utility Companies and Electric Cars, WDFC - WD-40 Co., C - Citigroup Inc., MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., Recession, SAGPX - Principal SAM Conservative Growth Portfolio A, Diversified Account.

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12-23-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Dec 24, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Fully Paid Lending, Preferred Stocks, 401K Funds, Corporate Bonds, Big Banks Bonds, Metals, Buy and Sell, Social Security & Taxes, 403B to a Roth I-R-A, Investing, Individual Bonds, Value Investing, Portfolio Management, Stock Losses, ETFs, Stock Investing, Municipal Bonds, Asset Allocation, Buying More of the Same Stock.

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12-22-2022 – Loss Harvesting Done Right Could Downsize Your 2022 Tax Bill Dec 23, 2022

After reducing your 2022 investment gains, you can use additional losses to lower regular income by $3,000 and carry the remaining losses forward to future tax years.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Retirement Plans, Cities Dropping on Real Estate Prices, Earnings Per Share, BB - BlackBerry Ltd., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Mortgages, PCAR - Paccar Inc., P.E. Ratio, Bonds, Peer-to-Peer Lending.

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12-21-2022 – One Generation of Wealthy Investors Is Betting the Market will Be Higher in 2023 Dec 22, 2022

81% of millennial millionaires expect their assets to be higher at the end of NEXT YEAR, but there is a large optimism gap between younger and older investors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: After Investing, RCKT - Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc., FSLR - First Solar Inc., Fully Paid Lending, LC – Lending Club Corp., Stock Losses, EMR - Emerson Electric Co., Value Investing, Value Funds.

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12-20-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Dec 21, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A Contributions, Preferred Stocks, YouTube Business, I-R-As, Trustable Financial Websites, Interest Rates, 401k, Position, Housing Market, Mortgage Reduction, Iron Butterfly Options, Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, Cash Flow, Companies Buying Back Stocks, Annuities, Dividends, Earnings Per Share.

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12-19-2022 – Should You Be Looking into Wide-Moat Stocks? Dec 20, 2022

Given the dismal performance of the market, it may be surprising to learn that some wide-moat stocks have posted double-digit returns this year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, Rental Properties, XOP - SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., CCRD – Core Card Corp., OCSL - Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., CMA - Comerica Inc., ED - Consolidated Edison Inc., Interest Rates.

Here's the PERSPECTIVE I wrote for December 5th-- however, we did not use it.

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12-16-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Dec 17, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Interest Rates, Home Ownership, Water Companies, Roth I-R-A, Low Risk Investment, RMDs, Required Distributions, Trailing Stops, Earning Calls, Gold and Silver Prices, Commodities, Roth I-R-A, Covered Calls ETFs, Housing Market, Oregon - IPOs and Mutual Funds First 6 mo. Rule, Cannabis Companies, Investing for Kids, Retirement Funds Management.

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12-15-2022 – When It Comes to Risk, Is It Dangerous to Trust Your Instincts? Dec 16, 2022

During market downturns, there are ways to measure risk tolerance vs. risk perception.

Today's Stocks & Topics: EWRE - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF, ERF - Enerplus Corp., ET - Energy Transfer LP, AAPL - Apple Inc., Housing, BSI - BE Semiconductor Industries N.V., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, STNG - Scorpio Tankers Inc., ASC - Ardmore Shipping Corp., Investors and Cryptocurrency.

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12-14-2022 – Is It Possible to Protect Your Portfolio from Inflation? Dec 15, 2022

Inflation affects current consumption, and it also eats into investment returns as it erodes wealth.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The FTX Drama, Airlines Stocks, The Brokage Community, MOS - Mosaic Co., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., BA - Boeing Co., Cash Flow, UMC - United Microelectronics Corp. ADR, WSM - Williams-Sonoma Inc., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., Research Companies, Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, BP - BP PLC ADR.

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12-13-2022 – Survey: 60% of Americans See Crypto Investing As Highly Risky Dec 14, 2022

Crypto remains among the least popular investments with only about 10% of Americans saying they are crypto owners, but millennials are still its biggest fans.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Earnings, Capital Gains Distributions, Roth Conversions, Iron Butterfly Options, VIX - CBOE Volatility Index, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., TSLA - Tesla Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., LVMUY - LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton ADR.

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12-12-2022 – The ‘Most Important’ Number to Watch in the November CPI Report Dec 13, 2022

The November Consumer Price Index report due out Tuesday will provide important clues for the markets on just how much progress is being made in the fight against inflation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Biggest Risks to Stock Market in 2023, Biggest Money Mistakes, Preferred Stocks, MSGE - Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Cl A, TPC - Tutor Perini Corp., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Mortgage Reduction, DDS - Dillard's Inc., ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., META - Meta Platforms Inc., WU - Western Union Co., MT - ArcelorMittal ADR, PL - Planet Labs PBC.

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12-9-2022 – Your Year-End Financial To-Do List Dec 10, 2022

Examples of important tasks include refilling cash, rebalancing, tax planning, and charitable giving.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation News, Costco’s Hot Dogs Price, Sectors for 2023, 401k, LH - Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, Interest Rates, NRG - NRG Energy Inc., Trustable Financial Websites, ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P., IR - Ingersoll Rand Inc., BAC - Bank of America Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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12-8-2022 – Lessons of the 'Nifty Fifty' Phenomena Dec 09, 2022

The 'Nifty Fifty' refers to the fifty most popular large-cap stocks in the 1960s and 70s.

Today's Stocks & Topics: YouTube Business, FSLR - First Solar Inc., AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, Market Uncertainty, CPG - Crescent Point Energy Corp., I-R-As, GOOD - Gladstone Commercial Corp., Equity.

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12-7-2022 – Is It Time for You to Consider Small Cap Stocks? Dec 08, 2022

While many investors are wondering whether it’s safe to start buying those mega-size companies that led the last bull market, it’s actually small-cap stocks that may be the biggest bargains.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Housing Market, The 60/40 Portfolio, Your Brain and Market Uncertainty, Roth Contributions, DDS - Dillard's Inc., NEXA - Nexa Resources S.A., ARC - ARC Document Solutions Inc., Tax-Loss Harvesting, EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, SBNY - Signature Bank, INTC - Intel Corp.

The PERSPECTIVE looks at the historical performance of the S&P 500 Index throughout the U.S. Bull and Bear Markets--- from 1926 through March 2017.

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12-6-2022 – IRS Warns: New Rules for Side Income Could Increase Audit Risk Dec 07, 2022

People who earn money through "side hustles" and get paid via apps including Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App should file tax form 1099-K.

Today's Stocks & Topics: JP Morgan, Metals, Buy and sell Individual Bonds, USO - U.S. Oil Fund LP, UNG - United States Natural Gas Fund L.P., Portfolio Management, TECH - Bio-Techne Corp., ISN Services, Loss and Taxes, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, COF - Capital One Financial Corp., Qualified vs. Nonqualified Dividends.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What are the 9 states that have no income tax at all? AND--what are the 3 states that exempt certain forms of retirement income from taxation?"

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12-5-2022 – What Are the Odds the FED Is Doing 'Too Little too Late'? Dec 06, 2022

Some economists say the latest jobs report is evidence that the Fed’s policies haven’t done enough to balance the labor market as intended—which means inflation could be sticky.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax-Loss Harvesting, Private Equity Investing, Is the Fed doing QE, TALO - Talos Energy Inc., Rolling a 403 B to a Roth I-R-A, F&G Annuities and Life, VFC - VF Corp., UHT - Universal Health Realty Income Trust, 401k Funds, The Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc., BLK - BlackRock Inc., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B., RLI - RLI Corp.

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12-2-2022 – Start Your Estate Plan with 8 Key Steps Dec 03, 2022

It’s helpful to think of estate planning as a process, rather than something that’s one and done and begins and ends in an attorney’s office.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying a House in Los Angeles, Retirement Savings for a Baby Boomer, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Social Security and Taxes, D - Dominion Energy Inc., MOS - Mosaic Co., November Jobs Report, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Municipal Bonds, Sell KOS - Kosmos Energy Ltd. and Buy XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CRSP - CRISPR Therapeutics AG.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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12-1-2022 – Be Sure to Avoid Mistakes with Required Minimum Distributions from Retirement Accounts Dec 02, 2022

You’ve got until year's end to make sure you get it right when it comes to mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Collateralized Fund Obligations, Retailer’s Inventory, Covid in China, BKE - Buckle Inc., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., DV – Double Verify Holdings Inc., Buy and Sell.

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11-30-2022 – 4 Practical Steps to Control Your Overspending Habit Dec 01, 2022

For some, money represents freedom, opportunity, security, or peace of mind-- but financial success requires that you tame an 'urge to splurge.'

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Market Performance, Black Friday, Factory Production in China, Corporate Bonds, KRTX - Karuna Therapeutics Inc., TRTN - Triton International Ltd., Preferred Shares, GNL - Global Net Lease Inc., Big Banks Bonds, CVGI - Commercial Vehicle Group Inc.

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11-29-2022 – SEC Strikes Again on 12b-1 Fees, Fining Another RIA Nov 30, 2022

An SEC complaint highlights what can happen if an advisor breaches their duty to seek 'best execution' for transactions of its advisory clients.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Private Equity Industry, Tech Sell-Off, Yield Curve Inversion, BKE - Buckle Inc., The Stock Market and 401k, CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., SU - Suncor Energy Inc., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd.

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11-28-2022 – Why You Should Be Cautious as China Concerns Affect the Market Rally Nov 29, 2022

The stock market rally had solid gains in the holiday-shortened Thanksgiving week, but the S&P 500 index is coming up to its 200-day moving average, a key resistance area.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Winners and Losers on Black Friday, Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck, HEES - H&E Equipment Services Inc., Stock Screeners, BTU - Peabody Energy Corp., AVUS - Avantis U.S. Equity ETF, AAPL - Apple Inc., Trimming Energy Stocks, MTZ - MasTec Inc., DIN - Dine Brands Global Inc., METC - Ramaco Resources Inc., Tax-Loss Harvesting, TDS - Telephone & Data Systems Inc., Interest Rates, EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, ABG - Asbury Automotive Group Inc.

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11-25-2022 - Best of Caller Questions - Black Friday Nov 25, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401K & Roth IRA, KPP Portfolio Review, Investing in Real Time, Treasury Notes, Volume and Capitulation, Tax Exempt, Bond Maturity, CD Rates, Real Estate Loans, Young Investor, Tax-loss Harvesting & The Wash Rule, Support and Resistance Numbers, 401-K, Book-The Fourth Turning.

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11-24-2022 - Best of Caller Questions - Thanksgiving Day Nov 24, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.

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11-23-2022 – The Stock Market Demonstrates That Money Is Still Coming to The United States Nov 24, 2022

The S&P Index reached its historical peak on January 3, 2022, and the trend has been downward ever since-- but investors remember how the buy-the-dip strategy worked for them.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TGLS - Tecnoglass Inc., Alternative Energy, ABMD - Abiomed Inc., ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, AGCO - AGCO Corp., Capital Spending, LXU - LSB Industries Inc., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., Stocks on Sale.

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11-22-2022 – Do Rising Interest Rates Make Bond Ladder ETFs More Appealing? Nov 23, 2022

Rising interest rates have pushed down bond prices this year and some investors may benefit from building a bond ladder.

Today's Stocks & Topics: RF - Regions Financial Corp., DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., Long Term Index Investing, The Market and Elections, Retirement Survey, Covid Savings, Tax Planning, CMI - Cummins Inc., KBWR - Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF, Enroll in a Retirement Plan.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 shocks that caused bigger one-day market drops than the Kennedy assassination?"

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11-21-2022 – The Dangers Facing a New Generation of Risk-Taking, Social Media-Focused Investors Nov 22, 2022

It seems that the new 'retail' investors are much more inclined to invest in risky meme stocks and cryptocurrencies than older generations.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Small Business, PILBF - Pilbara Minerals Ltd., BLOK - Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF, GLW - Corning Inc., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Pandemic Savings.

PERSPECTIVE looks at some historical data regarding the phenomenon known as the "inverted yield curve".

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11-18-2022 – Reality Showdown: Stock Market Rally Vs. Recession Dangers Nov 19, 2022

Though surging stocks suggest markets are reaffirming hopes of a soft landing from the FED, some high-profile strategists disagree.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Home Sales Report, Musk and Twitter, Oil Prices, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., XLI - Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, AMT - American Tower REIT, Retirement and State Taxes, GOGL - Golden Ocean Group Ltd., Life Insurance, IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, UVV - Universal Corp., TGT - Target Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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11-17-2022 – Retail Strength Indicator: What Can We Learn from Anticipated Soft Holiday Sales? Nov 18, 2022

At least one big-box retailer sees sales declining as families contend with higher prices, forcing trade-offs between what they need and what they want.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings for 2023, Producer Price Index (PPI), Companies That Are Good Inflation Investments, APLE - Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., TER - Teradyne Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., KBWB - Invesco KBW Bank ETF, Strong Dollar, and Interest Rates, 401(k) Contributions, HII - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Corporate Bond Market.

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11-16-2022 – FED Report: Household Debt Soars at Fastest Pace in 15 Years Nov 17, 2022

The biggest contributors to the debt load are mortgage balances, which rose $1 trillion from a year ago to $11.7 trillion, and credit card debt, which climbed to $930 billion.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GEO - GEO Group Inc., Selling Losses in a Roth I-R-A, AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., VTIVX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2045 Fund Investor, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Mortgage Market, LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., AL - Air Lease Corp., CFLT - Confluent Inc., FRG - Franchise Group Inc., Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC).

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11-15-2022 – What Is the Average Net Worth of Generation X? Nov 16, 2022

Gen X, individuals born between 1965 and 1980, have a shortfall in retirement savings and it is partly due to a rise in inflation and the cost of living.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Wash Rule, HYG - iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., Investors Sentiment, Office Spaces, TSE - Trinseo PLC.

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11-14-2022 – Do Target-Date Funds Truly Allow Investors to Be 'Hands-Off'? Nov 15, 2022

The concept is that target-date funds invest in an age-appropriate asset mix, and they gradually become more conservative as the investor gets closer to needing the money.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney Layoffs, Retirement Limits, MDT - Medtronic PLC, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., General Question About Investing, COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., U - Unity Software Inc., Investment Rating Platforms, TSLA - Tesla Inc., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., CLOV - Clover Health Investments Corp. Cl A.

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11-11-2022 – Beware of the 5 Known 'Portfolio Pitfalls' Nov 12, 2022

Asset allocations and tax inefficiencies are just two areas that require your attention.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Cryptocurrency: FTX Bankruptcy, China Economy, Elon Musk and Tesla, FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp, MYE - Myers Industries Inc., High Growth Stocks, ALB - Albemarle Corp., Manufacturing Sector, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., FIW - First Trust Water ETF, WFG - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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11-10-2022 – How Could the FTX Token Lose 80% of Its Value Overnight? Nov 11, 2022

Cryptocurrencies as a class sank on Tuesday, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both plunging more than 10%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SBSI - Southside Bancshares Inc., Debt Levels, Fear, Corporate Bond Market, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., CLBT - Cellebrite DI Ltd., Investment Strategy, OTTR - Otter Tail Corp., EXR - Extra Space Storage Inc.

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11-9-2022 – Could the FED Be Pushing the Economy into a Recession? Nov 10, 2022

The Federal Reserve has approved six interest rate hikes this year and the strategy, according to many bankers and economists, is likely to set off a recession next year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Europe’s Economy, Corporate Bond Market, Japanese Treasuries, DFMIX - Davidson Multi-Cap Equity Fund, GSM - Ferroglobe PLC, Young Investor Looking for Advice, EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization, Energy Sector.

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11-8-2022 – How to Cope with Financial Shocks Nov 09, 2022

With high inflation, bear markets, and recession fears, the threat of a crisis like a job loss is unsettling for many people.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CPI Numbers, Mid-Terms Elections and the Market, Canada & the Mining Industry, Retirement Funds into CDs, Negative Cash Flow and Earnings, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, FNILX - Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund, PI - Impinj Inc., Retirement Investment Strategy.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "How far back can we trace the history of CORPORATIONS? In other words, WHEN was the concept first recognized by organized societies?"

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11-7-2022 – Could a Classification System Impose Order on the Expanding Crypto Universe? Nov 08, 2022

One key player is set to unveil a data service that seeks to classify hundreds of digital coins and tokens so institutional investors can make sense of the new asset class.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Chips Act, Rising Rates, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Famous Investors, AXP - American Express Co., RIG - Transocean Ltd., Real Estate Investment Property, MKS - IMKS Instruments Inc., Banks.

PERSPECTIVE: Justin's PERSPECTIVE concerns the American LABOR FORCE— How does it break down by generational participation? What are the generational characteristics?

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11-4-2022 – U.S. Payrolls Surged in October-- What Does This Tell Us About the Economy? Nov 05, 2022

Although the payrolls number was better than expected, it marked the slowest pace of job gains since December 2020.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Twitter Layoffs, MCD - McDonald's Corp., Treasury Bonds, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., AND - Advent Technologies Holdings Inc., How to Determine a Company’s Debt, MKL - Markel Corp., EQT - EQT Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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11-3-2022 – Setting Asset Allocation for Retirement Nov 04, 2022

Closing in on retirement, one-size-fits-all recommendations are not the way to go.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FCC Warning, I-Bonds, Treasury Bond Market, GGG - Graco Inc., JBT - John Bean Technologies Corp., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., LDMAX - Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund.

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11-2-2022 – Value vs. Growth Stocks: Which Could Be Right for You? Nov 03, 2022

Value stocks remain steady through all sorts of market conditions while growth stocks demonstrate rates of growth that outpace the market average.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Private REITs, The Real Estate Market, VCLT - Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF, ASML - ASML Holding N.V., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, DIA - SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust, PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., Entry Point, DODIX - Dodge & Cox Income Fund, LDUR - PIMCO Enhanced Low Duration Active ETF, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B.

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11-1-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Nov 02, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401K & Roth IRA, KPP Portfolio Review, Investing in Real Time, Treasury Notes, Volume and Capitulation, Tax Exempt, Bond Maturity, CD Rates, Real Estate Loans, Young Investor, Tax-loss Harvesting & The Wash Rule, Support and Resistance Numbers, 401-K, Book-The Fourth Turning.

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10-31-2022 – IRS Raises 401k and IRA Contribution Limits, Should You Invest More? Nov 01, 2022

As of March 2022, 72% of public and private employees had access to some type of employer-sponsored retirement plan like a 401(k) or pension plan.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Tech Stocks, Non-Traded REITs, U.S Treasury Market, TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., IGMS - IGM Biosciences Inc., NBIX - Neurocrine Biosciences Inc., KDP - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., EWW - iShares MSCI Mexico ETF, SMIN - iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF, Avoid Investing in September, SPTM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF, META - Meta Platforms Inc.

The PERSPECTIVE looks at some of the finance theories of a well-known figure and Justin gives his assessments-- as to whether they are true or false.

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10-28-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Oct 28, 2022

In this fresh compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Stocks & Topics: 401k Hidden Fees, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), 401k, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Investment Variable Annuities, I-R-As, 401k Allocation, China's Economy, Fundamental Analysis, Roth I-R-A, Dividends Investing, Following Other Investor's Moves, Investing Strategy.

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10-27-2022 – The Bear Market of 2022 Has Tested the Limits of Buffer Funds Oct 28, 2022

Buffer funds, which promise to limit downside losses from equity market exposure while capping upside returns, have grown increasingly popular.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Tech Wreck, GDP Report, IAU - iShares Gold Trust, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., CD Rates, META - Meta Platforms Inc., TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A, Book: The Fourth Turning.

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10-26-2022 – Why Stock Investors Need to Pay Careful Attention to Earnings Season 'Report Cards' Oct 27, 2022

In the long term, stock prices generally rise and fall with earnings, or profits-- and company officials also generally offer an outlook on business and economic conditions.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Real Estate, The Dollar, Andreessen Horowitz and Crypto, DOV - Dover Corp., AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., KPP Portfolio Review, BNS - Bank of Nova Scotia, ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc., KR - Kroger Co., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Tax-loss Harvesting & The Wash Sale Rule.

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10-25-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Oct 26, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Interest Rates, Home Ownership, Water Companies, Roth I-R-A, Low Risk Investment, RMDs, Required Distributions, Trailing Stops, Earning Calls, Gold and Silver Prices, Commodities, Roth I-R-A, Covered Calls ETFs, Housing Market, Oregon - IPOs and Mutual Funds First 6 mo. Rule, Cannabis Companies, Investing for Kids, Retirement Funds Management.

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10-24-2022 – Is the Stock Market Poised for a 'Significant Relief Rally'? Oct 25, 2022

At least one analyst is arguing that, after testing a key technical support level, the stock market's violent reversal on Thursday could lead to a "significant relief rally".

Today's Stocks & Topics: China, Interest Rates, STAG - STAG Industrial Inc., Young Investor, DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., SBNY - Signature Bank, Relative Strength, Volume and Capitulation.

PERSPECTIVE commentary concerns: ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS and their potential for enhancing portfolio returns

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10-21-2022 – Could the UK Financial Turmoil Spark a Wider Meltdown? Oct 22, 2022

The recent chaos on the UK financial markets has generated waves of stress and selling by investors far beyond the UK.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investors Sentiment, The Chip Bill, BSM - Black Stone Minerals L.P., I-Bonds, SPSM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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10-20-2022 – Does Continuing Volatility Signal an Impending Recession? Oct 21, 2022

Market volatility and recession risks are likely to stick around for a while, and Wall Street’s biggest banks are preparing accordingly.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Money Markets, Companies Going Public Several Times, Options Traders, OUT - OutFront Media Inc., LAMR - Lamar Advertising Co. Cl A, Corporate Bonds, BSCM - Invesco Bullet Shares 2022 Corporate Bond ETF, Cash, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., PG - Procter & Gamble Co., IPOs, Discounted Cash Flow, DVN - Devon Energy Corp.

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10-19-2022 – Looking at the History of Mutual Fund Innovations Oct 20, 2022

Mutual funds debuted in the Netherlands during the late 18th century, and some have stood the test of time while others have failed.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Retail Trading Activity, IRS Tax Brackets, T - AT&T Inc., NFLX - Netflix Inc., INSP - Inspire Medical Systems Inc., Real Estate Loans, SU - Suncor Energy Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., ESLT - Elbit Systems Ltd., CHTR - Charter Communications Inc. Cl A.

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10-18-2022 – Earnings Contraction Seen but Not a Widespread Collapse Oct 19, 2022

Thirty- five companies have reported third-quarter earnings so far, and 68.5% have beaten estimates-- higher than the historic average of 66.2%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Money Managers, Exxon and Russia, WM - Waste Management Inc., Bond Maturities, TGI - Triumph Group Inc., Yield to Maturity, VFC - VF Corp., EXAS - Exact Sciences Corp., Oil Market Indicators, POOL - Pool Corp., CS - Credit Suisse Group AG ADR.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Among working-age individuals (ages 15 to 64), WHAT is the most common type of retirement account? AND-- how do the numbers break down?"

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10-17-2022 – Is the U.S. Consumer Healthy? Oct 18, 2022

Despite inflation anxiety, one large bank is reporting that credit volume is up, and that credit remains pristine, with late-payment metrics still well below pre-2020 averages.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Small Cap Companies, Interest Rates and Bank Profitability, JOBY - Joby Aviation Inc., VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, RNG - RingCentral Inc. Cl A, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, ENB - Enbridge Inc., ASML - ASML Holding N.V.

The PERSPECTIVE looks at the stock market’s September Effect.

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10-14-2022 – Is There a Reasonable Strategy for Investing Cash in Today's Bear Market? Oct 15, 2022

So far, 2022 has been a difficult year for both stocks and bonds and even real estate is starting to fade as mortgage rates surge higher.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Bank Profits, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., Tax Exempt Municipal Bonds, UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., POAHY - Porsche Automobile Holding SE ADR, Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA), 401k, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ITUB - Itau Unibanco Holding S/A ADR, The Warehouse Industry.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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10-13-2022 – Is Delaying Social Security Still Smart? Oct 13, 2022

Volatile markets and concerns over the program's finances should affect claiming decisions for pre-retirees and early retirees.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), Strong Dollar, Inflation and Profit Margins, ESS - Essex Property Trust Inc., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, LTC - LTC Properties Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., BCC - Boise Cascade Co.

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10-12-2022 – IMF Predicts Global Growth Will Slow Next Year Oct 13, 2022

If accurate, 2023 will feel like a recession for millions of people in the United States, the European Union, and China.

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, Stock Options, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), Investing in Real Time, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Treasury Notes, ARCH - Arch Resources Inc., GEO - GEO Group Inc., ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Commodities.

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10-11-2022 – Is the Time Right for Roth Conversions? Oct 12, 2022

Proper financial multitasking can help you build a secure retirement.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Q3 Earnings, SEV - Sono Group N.V., UAA - Under Armour Inc. Cl A, SONY - Sony Group Corp. ADR, Teenage Popular Streaming, Real Estate, BROS - Dutch Bros Inc., BWA - BorgWarner Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., AMZA - InfraCap MLP ETF, The Fed and Interest Rates.

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10-10-2022 – What Is 'Life-Stage' Investing? Oct 11, 2022

Proper financial multitasking can help you build a secure retirement.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Data, October Can Be a difficult Month, The Fed and QE, SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., UMC - United Microelectronics Corp. ADR, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., Staying in the Market, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, EC - Ecopetrol S.A. ADR.

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10-7-2022 — Why You Should Stay Invested Even Though the S&P 500 Is Down Over 20% This Year Oct 08, 2022

2022 is looking like one of the roughest ever for the stock market-- but market history offers a 'silver lining' story for long-term investors.

Stocks: ASML -- ASML Holding N.V. (NAS); VTIP -- Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund (ETF); CPB -- Campbell Soup Co. (NYS); MLI -- Mueller Industries Inc. (NYS); HON -- Honeywell International Inc. (NAS).

Topics: Callers asked about personal finance; structured notes; STEVE's talking point stories: Wages and labor force participation, Will oil go higher--someone sabotaged Nord Stream, the strength of the dollar.

Plus: Steve shared highlights of the newest KPP Premium Newsletter.

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10-6-2022 — What a Strong U.S. Dollar Means for Investors Oct 07, 2022

Some company earnings could falter-- and companies that have a significant portion of their earnings coming from overseas will suffer most. Tech companies, in particular, make 58% of their revenue from outside the U.S.

Stocks: AOS -- A.O. Smith Corp. (NYS); SWSEX -- SWRSX; BGFV -- Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. (NAS); XOM -- Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYS).

Topics: Caller questions: 401k plan contributions; Beat the market; JUSTIN's talking point stories: The 'Inflation Reduction Act' -- Its 3 main components--and the probable effect on drug prices.

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10-5-2022 — Bank of England Forced to Reverse QT, Is the Fed Next? Oct 06, 2022

“Market instability” remains the most significant risk to central banks globally due to the massive amounts of leverage.

Stocks: ZBRA -- Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A (NAS); SCHD -- Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (ETF); WIRE -- Encore Wire Corp. (NAS); BIG -- Big Lots Inc. (NYS).

Topics: Caller questions: Bitcoin as an investment now?, Investing in timber stocks; JUSTIN's talking point stories: The danger in PRIVATE FUNDS investment-- some are closing redemption; FED data shows that the push to slow the economy is beginning to work; Interest rates remain low for investors and savers--there are ways to get better rates.

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10-4-2022 — Has Consumer Demand Already Started to Plunge? Oct 05, 2022

U.S. shippers report a 20% drop in ocean freight orders including machinery, household products, industrial products and apparel goods.

Stocks: PFE -- Pfizer Inc. (NYS); AMP -- Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYS); GOGL -- Golden Ocean Group Ltd. (NAS); GT -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NAS).

Topics: Caller questions: Covered call strategy?; Comments on the FED; Digital banking-- is it safe?; STEVE's talking point stories: Job openings report shows available jobs down by one million; Inventory orders are flat; Micron to build microchip factory in New York NOT Texas-- why?

Steve's TRIVIA question: "What are the key factors that can impact your net worth?"

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10-3-2022 — 3 Major Ways Debt Can Affect Your Ability to Buy a Home Oct 04, 2022

A higher debt-to-income ratio could make you unable to be approved for some home loan programs with attractive features.

Stocks: FSM -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYS); PAAS -- Pan American Silver Corp. (NAS); PLTR -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYS); PG -- Procter & Gamble Co. (NYS); TGT -- Target Corp. (NYS); FDX -- FedEx Corp. (NYS); TWO -- Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYS); VALE -- Vale S.A. ADR (NYS); LULU -- lululemon athletica inc. (NAS).

Topics: Caller questions: Cash flow statements for a stock pick; JUSTIN's talking point stories: Corporate earnings when the dollar is up--for some companies, a strong dollar can be good; Credit card industry--are big changes coming?

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9-30-22 — Is 18% Total Exposure To Energy OK? Oct 01, 2022

Steve Peasley explains that a 15% to 20% exposure in a certain sector is probably fine if you believe it is a good place to be for your situation.

Stocks: FCX -- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYS); CVS -- CVS Health Corp. (NYS); OXY -- Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYS); DVN -- Devon Energy Corp. (NYS); NCLH -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYS); TROW -- T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (NAS); NVDA -- NVIDIA Corp. (NAS): TDOC -- Teladoc Health Inc. (NYS); JPM -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYS).

Topics: STEVE's talking point stories: PCE is the primary FED inflation gauge; Worst September for stocks in a long while; The 3 things you should pay-off before retirement; Is the 4% rule for withdrawal in retirement still valid?

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9-29-2022 — Could Falling Home Prices Collapse the Financial System? Sep 30, 2022

The U.S. housing market is experiencing one of the most rapid and dramatic shifts in its history.

Stocks: V -- Visa Inc. Cl A (NYS); GLPI -- Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (NAS); PDI -- PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (FUND); PM -- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYS); UGI -- UGI Corp. (NYS); ATO -- Atmos Energy Corp. (NYS); VFC -- VF Corp. (NYS); GT -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NAS).

Topics: Caller question regarding dollar cost averaging; JUSTIN's talking point stories: Bank of England's yield curve control; earning revisions; investor sentiment metrics.

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9-28-2022 — Is the 'Buy the Dip' Strategy A Bad Idea Now? Sep 29, 2022

This has been a volatile year for stocks, with the S&P 500 starting 2022 on a high, entering a bear market in June, rallying over the summer, then recently giving up much of those gains.

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Stocks: PHM -- PulteGroup Inc. (NYS); HUM -- Humana Inc. (NYS); LUMN -- Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYS); an iTunes review question for SIRI -- Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NAS).

Topics: Caller question regarding real estate investing; JUSTIN's talking point stories: car insurance premiums (why are they increasing?); parts of the jobs market are now showing weakness.

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9-27-2022 — Could An Oil Supply Shock Be Imminent? Sep 28, 2022

Oil demand has remained resilient in the face of a multitude of challenges, and even prices of over $100 per barrel failed to curb it in any significant way earlier this year.

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Stocks: DKNG -- DraftKings Inc. (NAS); CI -- Cigna Corp. (NYS); COIN -- Coinbase Global Inc. (NAS); EXR -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYS); ELS -- Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (NYS); an iTunes review question for VZ -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYS).

Topics: Plus, caller question regarding crowd funding for real estate; STEVE's talking point stories: Core capital goods, new home sales, Jeff Bezos real estate venture, Social Security funds running out, Roth IRA earned income limits.

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Steve's TRIVIA question: "Can you name 5 steps you can take to help cope with rising prices and higher interest rates?"

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9-26-2022 - Is the 'Real Cure' for Inflation Being Ignored? Sep 27, 2022

In focusing on raising interest rates to cool inflation, have central banks and governments overlooked the importance of maintaining stable currencies?

Stocks: COST -- Costco Wholesale Corp. (NAS); GIS -- General Mills Inc. (NYS); BEP -- Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYS); SGML -- Sigma Lithium Corp. (NAS); LUMN -- Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYS); iTunes review question for CPRX -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NAS); plus caller questions regarding: Treasury Bills, Vanguard, farmland as an investment property, and should buy a second home as investment when mortgage is expensive?

The PERSPECTIVE focuses on a very important component of U.S. GDP: Small Businesses.

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9-23-2022 – Is Thematic Investing Something You Should Consider? Sep 24, 2022

Thematic investing is a type of investing approach that prioritizes trends predicted to be successful over the long term instead of investing in specific companies or sectors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Manufacturing, Goldman Sachs Cuts 2022 Target for S&P 500, 30 Year Fix Mortgages, Income Classes, HLLY - Holley Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, Life Insurance, PBR - Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADR, LPI - Laredo Petroleum Inc., HZO - MarineMax Inc., AWK - American Water Works Co.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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9-22-2022 – Is the I Bond Yield Worth Your Attention? Sep 23, 2022

September's inflation’s resurgence failed to benefit I Bonds, which typically profit from higher prices.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Housing Market, Heads of Largest Banks Testify in Senate Banking Committee Hearing, Loans, VPU - Vanguard Utilities ETF, FAX - abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc., Retirement, VCSH - Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF, Silver, PIMIX - PIMCO Income Fund Institutional.

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9-21-2022 – 3 Things to Expect Heading into the Next Stage of the Housing Market Downturn Sep 22, 2022

Whenever a central bank moves from monetary easing to tightening, there’s going to be an impact on a rate-sensitive sector like real estate.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation, Energy, Private Equity, OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., EWCO - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF, TFX - Teleflex Inc., Bank’s Manipulation of Silver, XYL - Xylem Inc., Housing Market, What To Do When a Company Goes Down 90%.

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9-20-2022 – What's Your Real Inflation Rate? Sep 21, 2022

Life stage and lifestyle both play roles in the inflation experience, so calculating a personalized inflation rate can be beneficial.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stagflation, The Fed Meeting, Germany’s Energy Plan, FDX - FedEx Corp., MOS - Mosaic Co, Inflation, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, How Do You Determine a Good Business, SQM - Sociedad Química y Minera De Chile S.A. ADR, Stock Screeners, TNK - Teekay Tankers Ltd., F - Ford Motor Co.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Only 1 U.S. President has ever set foot inside Fort Knox...who was that President; and... what is the estimated value of the gold in Fort Knox at today's prices?"

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9-19-2022 – Key Steps to Add Sustainable Investing Strategies to Your Portfolio Sep 20, 2022

It’s easy to get lost when building a sustainable portfolio because there are numerous questions to consider.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Brokers, Rising Bond Yields, Earnings, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., CE - Celanese Corp., HIG - Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., IBDR - iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF.

The PERSPECTIVE looks at the percentage of Americans that have owned stocks through the decades.

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9-16-2022 – With More FED Increases Likely, How Could These Higher Interest Rates Affect Your Wallet? Sep 17, 2022

Adjustable-rate mortgages might be affected by interest rate hikes—and so could other credit products like credit cards.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Russia Economy, Retirement, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, ADBE - Adobe Inc., 5-year P/E Ratio, AAP - Advance Auto Parts Inc., Wash Sale, I-Bonds.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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9-15-2022 – Can ETFs Harness Momentum and Add Value to Your Portfolio? Sep 16, 2022

Investors across all levels of experience are tempted when they perceive an opportunity to beat the market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., I-R-A, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., LIT - Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF, INTU - Intuit Inc., POOL - Pool Corp., Bond Market, SCI - Service Corp. International, Cash & Interest Rates, Market Value.

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9-14-2022 – Stocks Stabilized Following Their Massive Sell-Off Sep 15, 2022

The Nasdaq Composite battled higher in choppy trading as investors tried to find their footing after the biggest one-day drop in more than two years.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Loan Market, Mortgage in Retirement, FCC Warning to Chinese Companies, Roth I-R-A and K1, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., NEM - Newmont Corp., UNM - Unum Group, AZO - AutoZone Inc., I-R-A Contributions, Where to Invest.

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9-13-2022 – The Market Thinks the Fed Has an Awful Problem and Recession Is the Only Solution Sep 13, 2022

Stocks plunged as fears that the Federal Reserve will ultimately spark a recession spread like wildfire.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Hide your Money from the Bond Market, The Fed Meeting, Money Management, KEY – KeyCorp., LAC - Lithium Americas Corp., FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., Energy Sector, Value Stocks, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Value Rates ETFs.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "As you get closer to retirement, what are 10 things you should have on your preparedness 'checklist'?"

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9-12-2022 – Are There Good Inflation-Fighting Investments for Retirement Portfolios? Sep 13, 2022

Portfolio allocations for those in retirement should include a blend of inflation hedges and inflation beaters.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Tech Sector, European Economy, Bond Market, IRBO - iShares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF, INTC - Intel Corp., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, PARA - Paramount Global Cl B, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, RDIV - Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF, SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, Buying Euros, PFE - Pfizer Inc.

The PERSPECTIVE looks at CARS--- a large part of our economy AND LIFESTYLE over the years.

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9-9-2022 – A Strong U.S. Dollar Is Wreaking Havoc Across Almost Every Country Sep 10, 2022

Fueled by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive tightening, the stronger greenback is pushing rival currencies lower, driving up the cost of imported goods and feeding inflation in other economies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings, Mortgage, Covered Calls ETFs, Fiduciary, Housing Market, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., SQSP - Squarespace Inc., BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., Earning Calls.

Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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9-8-2022 – Should Bonds Still Play a Role in Your Portfolio? Sep 09, 2022

The Fed is hiking interest rates, and, in response, bonds have suffered some of their worst losses in decades.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Goldman Sachs, High-Rate Dividends, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Roth I-R-A, VDE - Vanguard Energy ETF, HIMX - Himax Technologies Inc. ADR, MATV - Mativ Holdings Inc., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., RGR - Sturm Ruger & Co., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., C - Citigroup Inc., XRAY - Dentsply Sirona Inc.

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9-7-2022 – Stop Relying on P/E Ratios Sep 08, 2022

By the numbers, productivity fell at a 4.6% annualized rate, the steepest pace since 1948, while growth in unit labor costs accelerated.

Today's Stocks & Topics: POAHY - Porsche Automobil Holding SE ADR, PFIX - Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF, Gold and Silver Prices, Electric Vehicles, STAG - STAG Industrial Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Earnings Estimates.

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9-6-22: U.S. Worker Productivity Shows Largest Ever Annual Drop in Second Quarter Sep 07, 2022

By the numbers, productivity fell at a 4.6% annualized rate, the steepest pace since 1948, while growth in unit labor costs accelerated.

Steve's Talking Points: Will Volkswagen spin-off Porsche in an IPO?, What's going on with Bitcoin?, If we do build more EVs, we'll need a lot more lithium; TRIVIA question: "What percentage of Americans shop at Costco? AND-- if you had invested $1,000 at that adjusted IPO price, and retained all shares, HOW MUCH would that be worth today?"

Stocks: BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (NYS); CMCSA -- Comcast Corp. Cl A (NAS); IIPR -- Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (NYS); HUN -- Huntsman Corp. (NYS); INTU -- Intuit Inc. (NAS); AMD -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NAS); VPC -- Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (ETF); BIZD -- VanEck BDC Income ETF (ETF); caller question regarding... commodities.

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9-5-2022 - Best of Caller Questions - Labor Day Sep 05, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Hidden Fees, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), 401k, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Investment Variable Annuities, I-R-As, 401k Allocation, China's Economy, Fundamental Analysis, Roth I-R-A, Dividends Investing, Following Other Investors Moves, Investing Strategy.

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9-2-22: Could Buying the Dips Could Hurt Your Portfolio in a Bear Market? Sep 03, 2022

Rallies within a bear market can often be mistaken for the beginning of a new bull run, only to reverse course and head lower.

Steve's Talking Points: August Jobs Report, Apple's Annual Meeting, Don't Fight the Fed; KPP Premium Newsletter highlights; Friday metals and energy digest--numbers review.

Stocks: AIRC - Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYS); INTC - Intel Corp. (NAS); XPO - XPO Logistics Inc. (NYS); MMM - 3M Co. (NYS); VZ - Verizon Communications Inc. (NYS); SOFI - SOFI Technologies Inc. (NAS); Caller questions: Required minimum distributions; retirement reliability for funds in CALPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System)

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9-1-2022 – Despite Recession Fears, Most 401(k) Investors Haven’t Changed Their Portfolios Sep 02, 2022

According to a Fidelity Investments report, only 5% of 401(k) and 403(b) investors shifted their asset allocations during the second quarter of 2022.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility, Globalization, DEA - Easterly Government Properties Inc., SLG - SL Green Realty Corp., FCCO - First Community Corp., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Office Market, PARA - Paramount Global Cl B, FMS - Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co., Trailing Stops, Roth I-R-A.

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8-31-2022 – Is China’s Debt Bomb Ready to Explode? Sep 01, 2022

A reckoning for China’s domestic real estate bubble may be imminent.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Plan, Buffer Funds, Globalization, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, XYLD - Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., CWCO - Consolidated Water Co. Inc.

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8-30-2022 – Employees Are Toning Down Demands for Higher Pay and Remote Work Accommodation Aug 30, 2022

The so-called 'Great Resignation', and an unemployment rate that’s nearly the lowest it’s been since the 1970s, put employees in a position of power-- but that is changing.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Nuclear Energy, Globalization, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, MMM - 3M Co., BSCQ - Invesco Bullet Shares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., LXU - LSB Industries Inc., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., TWO - Two Harbors Investment Corp.

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8-29-2022 – Is Business Flexing Enough Muscle to Facilitate the Transition to EVs? Aug 30, 2022

2 big names have announced a plan to invest $4.4 billion to build a new battery production plant for electric vehicles in the U.S.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Activity, U.S and China Deal, Market Sentiment, MMM - 3M Co., IPOs and Mutual Funds Rules, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., VFC - VF Corp., Become a Personal Financial Advisor, JEPRX - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund, Home Ownership, SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF.

The PERSPECTIVE looks at the danger of inflation on rent liabilities for small business owners.

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8-26-2022 – After Supply-Chain Chaos, Big Names Consider Diversifying Manufacturing Away from China Aug 27, 2022

Faced with COVID lockdowns, worsening U.S.-China tensions, and an indefinite power cut in China’s heartland, companies are exploring how to divert their supply chains away from China.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PCE Report, Interest Rates, Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs), GEF - Greif Inc. Cl A, UAA - Under Armour Inc. Cl A, ABXXF - Abaxx Technologies Inc., MMM3M Co., Hidden Fees, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., ET - Energy Transfer LP, ETFs, AFL - AFLAC Inc., CQP - Cheniere Energy Partners L.P., TSLA - Tesla Inc., CQP - Cheniere Energy Partners L.P.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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8-25-2022 – What Is A 'Wide-Moat' Stock? Aug 26, 2022

According to Morningstar, since the bear-market low point on June 16, on balance, stocks with economic moats are doing better than those without a moat.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PG - Procter & Gamble Co., Following Other Investors’ Moves, GSK - GlaxoSmithKline Plc., IWS - iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF, The IPO Market, Dividends Investing, AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF, Inflation, SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., Options Trading and Taxes.

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8-24-2022 – Looking at the Big Picture in Energy Options Aug 25, 2022

Limiting one’s focus to only one part of the “environment” criteria, while ignoring other aspects of it, could lead to a range of unforeseen problems.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IPI - Intrepid Potash Inc., Oil Market, Jobs Market, Restricted Stocks Units (RSUs), PDM - Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. Cl A, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., CNC - Centene Corp., VT - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, Bonds, 401k Allocation.

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8-23-2022 – How Much Money Should You Be Saving from Every Paycheck? Aug 24, 2022

The '50-30-20' budgeting rule can help you determine how to apportion your income.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation, Planning for Retirement, INTC - Intel Corp., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., KDP - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., KO - Coca-Cola Co., Economic Numbers for July, SLVM - Sylvamo Corp., NMRK - Newmark Group Inc., BIIB - Biogen Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Roth I-R-A, DOC - Physicians Realty Trust.

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8-22-2022 – Diversification in a Bear Market Aug 23, 2022

Almost everything is down this year, but diversification is still your friend.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SMNEY - Siemens Energy AG ADR, GCTAY - Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A. ADR, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., LPG - Dorian LPG Ltd., TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Gold, CWEN - Clearway Energy Inc. Cl C, Dividend Stocks and the Recession, CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Interest Market.

The PERSPECTIVE compares raging inflation in Turkey today with the super-hyperinflation of Germany 100 years ago.

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8-19-2022 – Home Sales Fell Nearly 6% in July as the Housing Market Slides into a Recession Aug 20, 2022

Sales dropped about 20% from the same month a year ago and one expert believes that, in terms of economic impact, we are in a housing recession.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CNWGY - Cineworld Group PLC ADR, MMM - 3M Co., NEOG - Neogen Corp., STEM - Stem Inc., Cutting Jobs, VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Fundamental Analysis, PAA - Plains All American Pipeline L.P., IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, Recession, I-R-As, Economy Numbers.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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8-18-2022 – Earnings from America's Largest Retailers Give Insight into Consumer Sentiment Aug 19, 2022

Retailers have been forced to cut prices on general merchandise as consumers adjusted their spending to afford higher priced food and gasoline.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed Meeting, Leading Economic Indicators, Bull or Bear Market, HASI - Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc., RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, China’s Economy, REAL – Real Real Inc., TGT - Target Corp., Investment Variable Annuity, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., China’s Housing Market, Target Price to Sell, 401k.

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8-17-2022 – Which Sectors Are Likely to Benefit or Lose After New Tax Law? Aug 18, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act contains several provisions that some analysts expect to affect stock valuations in the clean energy and the pharmaceutical industries.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Interest Rates, HSY - Hershey Co., Low Risk Investments, DIS - Walt Disney Co., BTG - B2Gold Corp., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., BALL - Ball Corp., TELL - Tellurian Inc., Water Companies, KLIC - Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc., ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., CWST - Casella Waste Systems Inc. Cl A.

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8-16-2022 – 5 Signs of Investment Speculation Aug 17, 2022

Know when you are crossing the line from investing to gambling.

Today's Stocks & Topics: China Slowdown, Housing Market, Consumer Credit, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., IMKT - AIngles Markets Inc. Cl A, Retirement Plans, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Delisted Stocks, SNP - China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. ADR, PTR - PetroChina Co. Ltd. ADR, Real Estate Investment, WY - Weyerhaeuser Co.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What happens to your debt after you die?"

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8-15-2022 – Could China’s Real Estate Bust Trigger Wider Problems Globally? Aug 16, 2022

Should China's real estate weakness spill over into other sectors, it could affect the global economy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Student Debt, Consumer Spending, Inflation, CUT - Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF, WOOD - iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF, CPRT - Copart Inc., SBNY - Signature Bank, UGI - UGI Corp., DE - Deere & Co., Dividend Reinvestment, DASH - DoorDash Inc.

The PERSPECTIVE segment looks at the net worth of Americans and makes comparisons to their incomes of 100 years ago.

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8-12-2022 – One Shocking Chart Shows Wild Price Swings and Difficulty with Predictions Aug 13, 2022

Inflation is falling, but it’s not happening evenly across all goods and services.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Buy-Back, PBA - Pembina Pipeline Corp., Cryptocurrency, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., DBX - Dropbox Inc., XLV - Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF, ADBE - Adobe Inc., Power and Fuel Cells, Next Financial Crisis: Equity Space.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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8-11-2022 – Report: On Rare Days, the Market Rises as Much As 5% to 10% Aug 12, 2022

A new Wells Fargo analysis looked at the best 20 days for the S&P 500 between August 1992 and July 2022-- and almost half occurred during a bear market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: The Digital Dollar, Amazon & iRobot, SON - Sonoco Products Co., AMKR - Amkor Technology Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., TXRH - Texas Roadhouse Inc., DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., FIW - First Trust Water ETF, LAC - Lithium Americas Corp.

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8-10-2022 – Top Central Banker Says the FED Is 'Far from Done' Aug 11, 2022

In an effort to curb inflation, the Fed has raised interest rates at a fast clip this year-- and more market pain may be coming.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Credit Scores & Equifax, The Digital Dollar, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., PLD - Prologis Inc., CAT - Caterpillar Inc.,Is the Market Manipulated, Most Expensive vs. Less Expensive Stocks, Buying Foreign Stocks, IVOL - Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility & Inflation Hedge ETF, IRBT - iRobot Corp., OPEN - Opendoor Technologies Inc.

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8-9-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Aug 09, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Options, 401k, S&P Index Fund, KPP Management & Newsletter, International Investing, Trading Accounts, Strong Support, Dollar Cost Average, Day Trading, Small vs. Mid Cap, Investing for Kids, On Balance Volume, Special-purpose Acquisition Company, Dividends, Roth I-R-A & Dividends, The Stock Market, Investing in Cryptocurrency, Yield Curve.

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8-8-2022 – Gen Z May Be Getting Bad Financial Advice on Social Media. Aug 09, 2022

Reputable financial advice is rarely one-size-fits-all, which is why you won’t find many financial advisors giving tips on social media.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Local Tax-Free, Job Growth, Consumer Debt, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., SCI - Service Corp. International, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, What Type of Companies Should Be Keep.

The PERSPECTIVE concerns investors by AGE GROUP... and adds historical context by looking at the infamous stock market crash of 1929.

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8-5-2022 – Did the Events of 2020 Change the Economy in Ways We Can't Yet Understand? Aug 06, 2022

A shrinking economy typically doesn’t come with high inflation and a red-hot labor market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Biggest Mistake' People Make, ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., XLY - Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF, CVNA - Carvana Co. Cl A, ARKK - ARK Innovation ETF, ETRN - Equitrans Midstream Corp., CG - Carlyle Group Inc., Savings vs. Spending, Cheaper Flights, The Stock Market Status, BTG - B2Gold Corp.,

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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8-4-2022 – The Housing Market Correction Has Taken an Unexpected Turn Aug 05, 2022

When it comes to housing transactions, monthly payments are everything and when mortgage rates spike—the FED can trigger a steep correction.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Capital Expenditures, Commodities Market, Government Retirement Plans and Chinese Companies, ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., Mutual Funds, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., The Dollar, Cyclical Sectors, JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., BAC - Bank of America Corp., Roth I-R-A.

The PERSPECTIVE topic provides historical information on the history of mortgages and mortgage rates.

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8-3-2022 – Avoid This Declining Disruptor Aug 04, 2022

Disruptor stocks go through four distinct phases and two of those can be dangerous.

Today's Stocks & Topics: EVFM - Evofem Biosciences Inc., Real Estate, Interest Rates, Liquidity, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., CEVA - CEVA Inc., PFORX - PIMCO Intl Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional, NVR - NVR Inc. The PERSPECTIVE topic provides historical context for gold as a payment and reference to the gold standard.

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8-2-2022 – The Big Risk with Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP) Aug 03, 2022

A 2020 report has revealed that those who participate in both a 401(k) and ESPP contribute 32% more to their 401(k) than employees investing in only a 401(k).

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, Manufacturing Activity, Mortgages, Buying Bonds, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, PMF - PIMCO Municipal Income Fund, Fractional Shares, VEIRX - Vanguard Equity Income Fund; Admiral, J - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., Dollar Cost Average. The PERSPECTIVE topic provides historical context for American unemployment rates over decades.

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8-1-2022 – Earnings Season Has Begun But Is It Too Early To Celebrate? Aug 02, 2022

Even with the moderately bullish results, and a more than 9% recovery in the S&P 500 over the past month, Bank of America argues the bear market has more room to run.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., The US Dollar, and Commodities, INTC - Intel Corp., Tech Stocks, MT - ArcelorMittal ADR, MULN - Mullen Automotive Inc., Donor-Advised Funds, Apartment Rents. The PERSPECTIVE topic provides historical context for the cost of oil and its consumption levels over decades.

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7-29-2022 – How Is a Bear Market Different from an Economic Recession? Jul 30, 2022

Signs of a slowing economy may cause investors to become pessimistic about the prospect of future returns on investment, prompting them to sell shares.

Today's Stocks & Topics: COP - ConocoPhillips, The Market and Interest Rates, Earnings Blowout, AQWA - Global X Clean Water ETF, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), ATKR - Atkore Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, APA - APA Corp., CD Rates, MRNA - Moderna Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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7-28-2022 – As Mortgage Rates Soared, Pending Home Sales Fell 20% in June Jul 29, 2022

With the exception of the first two months of the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, home sales were at their slowest pace since September of 2011.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, KSS - Kohl's Corp., Tech Workers, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Dealing with a Bear Market, Carbon Credits, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Bonds, Reverse Mortgage.

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7-27-2022 – Before You ‘Chase Dividends,’ Here’s What You Need to Know Jul 27, 2022

Investors put $43 billion into dividend-paying funds this year-- but it’s important to assess the company before buying.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WMS - Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., Manufacturing, Crypto Banks, Junk Bond Market, Covid Funds, Propane, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., FF – Future Fuel Corp., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF.

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7-26-2022 – The Good News and Bad News About Stock Market Valuation Jul 27, 2022

The market’s valuation has improved considerably since the beginning of the year-- however the bad news is that it hasn’t improved enough to support a new bull market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, The CHIPS Act, Recession Fear are Rising, Robinhood App, Parallel Investing Strategy, AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., SNDL - SNDL Inc., Reverse Split, XPEV - XPeng Inc. ADR, 15- or 30-Year Mortgage.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "When-- as in which YEAR-- did the Federal Reserve first implement a form of Yield Curve Control?"

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7-25-2022 – Is It Too Late to Add Inflation Protection to Your Portfolio? Jul 26, 2022

Everyone's situation is different, but it is interesting to take a closer look at some asset types that can help against inflation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Interest Rate Future, Inflation, Crypto Banks, Subscription Based Technical Analysis Platform, PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P., IVZ - INVESCO Ltd., STT - State Street Corp., Politics and Investing.

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7-22-2022 – Why Haven't American Wages Grown, Despite Increases in Productivity? Jul 23, 2022

Wages in the U.S. have stagnated since the early 1970s and sixty percent of labor markets are considered highly concentrated.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Traditional I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, Recession, U.S is the Largest Producer of Oil, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., T - AT&T Inc., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, HRI - Herc Holdings Inc., Best Sector to Invest, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, AZO - AutoZone Inc., ORLY - O'Reilly Automotive Inc., American Quitting Their Jobs.

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7-21-2022 – Will ESG Underperformance Be Its Undoing? Jul 22, 2022

Investors might be willing to pay higher expense ratios as long as they earn higher returns, but ultimately, they will focus on ESG underperformance.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., AAPL - Apple Inc., How to Approach a Bear Market, Stablecoins, BIG - Big Lots Inc., SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, Semiconductors, Investing Strategy, ILPT - Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, E - ENI S.p.A. ADR, EQIX - Equinix Inc.

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7-20-2022 – Should You Rent or Buy a House? Jul 21, 2022

The ‘BURL’ rule can help you avoid financial regret because it looks at the true cost of living in a home that you own.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SYK - Stryker Corp., ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sentiment Market, China and their Auditing Practices, Banks and Consumers, MCI - Barings Corporate Investors, C - Citigroup Inc., Roth 401k, and Roth I-R-A, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, NXPI - NXP Semiconductors N.V., STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc., ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P.

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7-19-2022 – Could Three Different Investment Buckets Be Right for Your Strategy? Jul 20, 2022

The year is half over but according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index survey, 21% of Americans have cut back on their retirement contributions.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing for Kids, Goldman Sachs, CVS - CVS Health Corp., DIV - Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., Housing, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., NEA - Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund, ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, BCC - Boise Cascade Co.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Americans are cutting their spending-- due to inflation-- but WHERE are they pulling back MOST? Which categories?

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7-18-2022 – What Does Google’s Stock Split Mean for Investors? Jul 18, 2022

Alphabet still dominates the online search market with Google’s global share above 80%, which generates cash flow and strong revenue growth.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., GEF - Greif Inc. Cl A, Inflation, The Economy, Short Against the Box, KO - Coca-Cola Co., PEP - PepsiCo Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., KBWP - Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF.

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7-15-2022 – 'Great Resignation' or the Start of a Trend to Lock in Jobs Before the Economy Gets Worse? Jul 16, 2022

A 'Joblist' survey reveals that 60% of respondents admit to the urgent desire to land a stable job sooner than later.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Real Estate vs. REITs, Retail Sales Report, China’s GDP, Social Security, European Central Bank, Bonds, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P., AA - Alcoa Corp., Commodities, PLNT - Planet Fitness Inc. Cl A, MO - Altria Group Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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7-14-2022 – Does a Dormant IPO Market Give Us Reliable Insight into Investors' View of Risk? Jul 15, 2022

According to Ernst & Young, in the second quarter, the global IPO market slowed by 65% from a year earlier–- in terms of capital raised.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Value, Consumer Habits, SPBO - SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF, XLI - Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF, Interest Rates, EQT - EQT Corp., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR.

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7-13-2022 – Analyst: The Toughest Challenges for Cryptocurrency Lie Ahead Jul 13, 2022

Energy industry analysts and investment banks are split when it comes to the path ahead for oil.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Pension Funds, Oil Supply Crisis, Setting a Limit Order, The Market and Inflation, ADDDF - Adidas AG, ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., MMM - 3M Co., AZTA - Azenta Inc., ECL - Ecolab Inc., GE - General Electric Co.

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7-12-2022 – Oil Has Dropped and Where It Goes Next Is Key for Inflation Jul 13, 2022

Energy industry analysts and investment banks are split when it comes to the path ahead for oil.

Today's Stocks & Topics: KSS - Kohl's Corp., Inflation Numbers, Home Sales, Oil Prices, DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., ENLAY - Enel S.p.A. ADR, PVH - PVH Corp., Energy Sector, GRMN - Garmin Ltd.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Generally speaking, do you know the 5 factors used in setting your credit score?"

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7-11-2022 – Wall Street Prepares for Earnings Season Kick Off Jul 12, 2022

As commodity and other producer costs remain high, companies will be factoring in the extent to which those heightened prices can be passed on to consumers and, likewise, how to keep earnings vigorous.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PINS - Pinterest Inc., Inflation, Nord Stream 1 Pipeline, Greenwash, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), WDS - Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc.

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7-8-2022 – Could the 4% Guideline Rest on a Flawed Assumption? Jul 09, 2022

In-retirement spending is often incredibly variable rather than static.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MDT - Medtronic PLC, Jobs Report, Oil Price, Wells Fargo on Recession, Property Tax Limits, SRNE - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Where to Invest When You’re Over 70, Portfolio Management, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, SPOT - Spotify Technology S.A.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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7-7-2022 – What's the Impact of the Strong Dollar on Your Portfolio? Jul 08, 2022

The biggest rally in the U.S. currency in 20 years is taking a bite out of non-U.S. fund returns and profits for U.S. companies doing business overseas.

Today's Stocks & Topics: UL - Unilever PLC ADR, Online Advertising, Private Equity, ESG Ratings, PRTS - CarParts.com Inc, Roth I-R-A Contributions, GRIN - Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd., ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, VSH - Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Property Tax Limits.

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7-6-2022 – 6 Things You Should Know About the Housing Market Now Jul 07, 2022

The housing affordability crunch is here — with mortgage rates continuing to rise at the same time as housing prices.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio Management, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., Jobs Market, Sanctions Against Russia, Hedge Funds, SUN - Sunoco L.P., Oil, SMH - VanEck Semiconductor ETF, Semiconductors, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.

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7-5-2022 – Bonds Flash Recession Warning Light as Key Part of the Yield Curve Inverts Again Jul 06, 2022

The so-called inversion is a warning sign that the economy could be weakening, and a recession is possible.

Today's Stocks & Topics: OVV - Ovintiv Inc., Home Buying is Drying Up, Natural Gas in Europe, Morgan Stanley on Recession, WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, VNT - Vontier Corp., SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, Financing Large Purchases.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "A recession is near guaranteed-- but it almost always occurs so, looking back to the 1950s, can you name the time when NO RECESSION followed the yield curve dip... what year?"

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7-4-2022 - Best of Caller Questions - 4th of July Special Jul 04, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.

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7-1-2022 – The Economy Probably Just Plunged into a Recession Jul 02, 2022

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDP Now tracker now predicts that second-quarter GDP will contract by 1%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, Goldman Sachs, Supply Chains Improvements, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Warrants, Market Timers, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., GM - General Motors Co., CRI - Carter's Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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6-30-2022 – Why Big Tech Is Pouring Money into Carbon Removal Jul 01, 2022

Carbon removal amounts to a process of storing carbon dioxide that’s already been emitted.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, Value Investing, Pension Funds, Value Stocks, Cryptocurrency, BYDDF - BYD Co. Ltd., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., FND - Floor & Decor Holdings Inc. Cl A, QDEL – Quidel Ortho Corp., Bond Exposure.

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6-29-2022 – Investors in their 20s, 30s, and 40s Might Want to Embrace a Down-Market Survival Guide Jun 30, 2022

When you have many years until retirement, market volatility should be easy to shrug off, but it isn't always.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LEN - Lennar Corp. Cl A, DHI - D.R. Horton Inc., Job Offers, CEOs and Recession, European Factories and Natural Gas, Individual Bonds, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., BSM - Black Stone Minerals L.P., BKE - Buckle Inc., NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, Energy Sector, CVX - Chevron Corp.

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6-28-2022 – Is It Possible to Make Your Portfolio 'Recession Proof'? Jun 29, 2022

Historically, high-quality bonds have been pretty good ballast for stocks during recessionary periods, but a rising interest-rate environment complicates things.

Today's Stocks & Topics: DASH – Door Dash Inc. Cl A, Inflation, Housing Prices, Electric Cars, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp.,

IPI - Intrepid Potash Inc, Portfolio Management, EWGS - iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF, STOR - STORE Capital Corp., PDCE - PDC Energy Inc., LRCX - Lam Research Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 5 or 6 things you should know about market crashes and downturns?"

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6-27-2022 – Investors Are Saying 'No' to Risky Growth Stocks Jun 28, 2022

SPACs, once Wall Street’s hottest tickets, have become one of the most hated trades this year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., Muni-Funds, EEFT - Euronet Worldwide Inc. MO - Altria Group Inc., VEIPX - Vanguard Equity Income Fund Investor, PARWX - Parnassus Endeavor Fund Investor, How Do You know When a Stocks Has Too Much Debt, SRS - ProShares UltraShort Real Estate, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Close-End Funds.

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6-24-2022 – The Current Bear Market Comes After Shortest One in U.S. History Jun 25, 2022

Today’s bear market has been fueled by several factors including inflation, fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war, a slowdown in China's economy and recession fears.

Today's Stocks & Topics: COUP - Coupa Software Inc., New Home Sales, Warren Buffett, S&P 500, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., KO - Coca-Cola Co., DE - Deere & Co., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Blue Chip Stocks, NTZ - Natuzzi S.p.A. ADR, SAFM - Sanderson Farms Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., MO - Altria Group Inc., AMN - AMN Healthcare Services Inc., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.

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6-23-2022 – Has the FED Already 'Created' the Next Recession? Jun 24, 2022

One opinion frames the argument this way: "The longer-term structural issue is the fact that we grew the money supply by six and a half trillion dollars".

Today's Stocks & Topics: Gas Prices and Gasoline Demand, Supply Chain, Companies and Financing Costs, MOS - Mosaic Co., Hedge Funds, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., DQ - Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR, FBALX - Fidelity Balanced Fund, BKE - Buckle Inc., SLV - iShares Silver Trust.

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6-22-2022 – Is the Bear Market a Good Thing for Investors? Jun 22, 2022

Those who are new to investing could benefit by buying stocks cheaply and holding them long term.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ARCB - ArcBest Corp., Shipping Rates, The Crypto Market, High Gas Prices, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., ABR - Arbor Realty Trust Inc., ABR - Arbor Realty Trust Inc., SLV - iShares Silver Trust, The Yen, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposed Changes, MSSMX - Morgan Stanley Inception Portfolio A.

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6-21-2022 – Are Recessions Inevitable? Jun 22, 2022

The U.S. has experienced at least 30 recessions throughout history, dating back as early as 1857.

Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, Tech Stocks, BA - Boeing Co., CGNX - Cognex Corp., Goldman Sachs, USB - U.S. Bancorp, BK - Bank of New York Mellon Corp., SLG - SL Green Realty Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., BIG - Big Lots Inc., SBGSY - Schneider Electric SE ADR, DIS - Walt Disney Co., LPI - Laredo Petroleum Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "GE was one of the original 12 companies listed on the newly formed Dow Jones Industrial Average... Can you name several of the other initial companies?"

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6-20-2022 - Best of Caller Questions - Juneteenth Show Jun 20, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Low Risk Investment, Roth I-R-A, Options & Covered Calls, Corporate Bonds, Buying Real Estate, Selling Personal Residence, Setting Up an Account, Cryptocurrency Law, Selling Put Options, Selling Covered Calls, Margin Investing, Retirement Plans, Interest Rates, Where to Invest, Technical Analysis, Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks.

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6-17-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Jun 18, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Options, 401k, S&P Index Fund, KPP Management & Newsletter, International Investing, Trading Accounts, Strong Support, Dollar Cost Average, Day Trading, Small vs. Mid Cap, Investing for Kids, On Balance Volume, Special-purpose Acquisition Company, Dividends, Roth I-R-A & Dividends, The Stock Market, Investing in Cryptocurrency, Yield Curve.

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6-16-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Jun 17, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: X - United States Steel Corp., Money Market Rate, I-Bonds, Dividends, Gains, Covered Calls, 401k, Ethereum Cryptocurrency, Investing, 401k & Roth I-R-A, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Commodities.

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6-15-2022 – What Can We Expect from the FED's Quantitative Tightening? Jun 15, 2022

The financial system is unfathomably complex and preparing for every scenario is impossible as the FED embarks on its most ambitious QT program to date.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CTS - CTS Corp., Rates, Retail Sales, JP Morgan, SYF - Synchrony Financial, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., Portfolio Management,

CAMT - Camtek Ltd., NEM - Newmont Corp., Investing in the Market, BGS - B&G Foods Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Where did the term bear market come from-- and what has been the longest bear market in history?"

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6-14-2022 – The Best States for Business Activities Jun 15, 2022

Fixing the broken domestic supply chain is a national priority as inflation surges and states are competing to lead the way.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, VMNFX - Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor, ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, Recession, Oil & Gas, GNR - SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF, The Fed Meeting, Market Bottom, PBR - Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADR, FSLR - First Solar Inc.

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6-13-2022 – SEC Chief Gensler Has Unveiled a Plan to Overhaul Wall Street Stock Trading Jun 14, 2022

To boost competition, the plan would require trading firms to directly compete when executing trades from retail investors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TMST – Timken Steel Corp., IIIN - Insteel Industries Inc., Bonds, European Industry, The Japanese Yen, MTDR - Matador Resources Co., Roth I-R-A Max Contributions, ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, Investing, DOW - Dow Inc., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, REC - Emles Real Estate Credit ETF.

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6-10-2022 – Stocks and Bonds Are Down This Year, But History Teaches Us Not to Panic Jun 11, 2022

To boost competition, the plan would require trading firms to directly compete when executing trades from retail investors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash, TGT - Target Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Dividends & Taxes, Schedule K-1, DOW - Dow Inc., Consumer Price Index (CPI), Oil Prices, Shanghai Lockdown, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., DAC - Danaos Corp.

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06-9-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Jun 09, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.

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6-8-2022 – What Is Stagflation and Is It a Near-Term Probability? Jun 09, 2022

The World Bank slashed its global growth forecast and warned that many countries could fall into recession as the economy slips into a period of stagflation reminiscent of the 1970s

Today's Stocks & Topics: Fracking, Where Cash Flows, Payment for Order Flow, Commercial Property, The Wash Rule, Energy Sector Profits, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., VIVO - Meridian Bioscience Inc., Signs of Growth in the Market, X - United States Steel Corp., NUE - Nucor Corp., STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., SD – Sand Ridge Energy Inc., COM - Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF.

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6-7-2022 – Once the China Backlog Clears, Europe and the U.S. Might See Rush of Shipments Jun 08, 2022

For now, China’s “zero COVID” measures on trucking and cross-city transport limitations continue to slow manufacturing and logistics.

Today's Stocks & Topics: XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, Jobs Report, The World Bank, Equity Market, T - AT&T Inc., MGV - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, MCW - Mister Car Wash Inc., SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, FLGT - Fulgent Genetics Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 5 ways to make borrowing money as cheap as possible?"

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6-6-2022 – 25% of Americans Are Delaying Retirement Due to Inflation Jun 07, 2022

BMO Harris Bank says that 36% of Americans have already seen their savings hit by inflation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., Best Stocks During Inflation, Annuities, IDXXI - DEXX Laboratories Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., NNI - Nelnet Inc. Cl A, Roth I-R-A Contributions, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., BIG - Big Lots Inc., MLI - Mueller Industries Inc.

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6-3-2022 – Lessons Learned from Surviving Thematic Funds Jun 04, 2022

Most thematic funds prove to be one-hit wonders or don't live long enough to see their investment theses pan out.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., New Accounting Rules, Government Bonds, Stock Prices and Evaluation, WDS - Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR, Roth I-R-A, NVST - Envista Holdings Corp., Private Equity, Bank Earnings.

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6-2-2022 – When Everything Declines at Once Jun 03, 2022

Past correlations can be considered a hazardous guide for the future.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CNC - Centene Corp., Fuel Prices, DIS - Walt Disney Co., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., U.S. Manufacturing, Treasuries, BKE - Buckle Inc., AND - Advent Technologies Holdings Inc.

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6-1-2022 – Home Prices Surged More Than 20% in March Jun 02, 2022

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage stood at 3.29% at the start of January and ended March at 4.67%-- is it too late for you to jump in the game?

Today's Stocks & Topics: STLA - Stellantis N.V., Market Bargains, Food Prices, Global Rates, YUM - Yum! Brands Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., HYLB - Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, HYT - BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund Inc., ANGL - VanEck Global Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF, BKE - Buckle Inc., Foreign Stocks with Two Symbols.

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5-31-2022 – Putting Recent Market Volatility in Perspective Jun 01, 2022

Stocks have been more jittery than usual, but volatility is to be expected.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MU - Micron Technology Inc., Goldman Sachs and Inflation, Supply Chain Problems, AA - Alcoa Corp., AAPL - Apple Inc., EIX - Edison International, Mortgage Insurance, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, 10 Year Treasury Bond, REK - ProShares Short Real Estate, C - Citigroup Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name at least 5 jobs that might not exist at some point in the near future?"

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5-30-2022 - Best of Caller Questions - Memorial Day Edition May 30, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.

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5-27-2022 – 7 Steps to Estimating Your In-Retirement Cash Flow Needs May 28, 2022

Rules of thumb may be too high for affluent retirees with high savings rates, but healthcare costs are a major swing factor.

Today's Stocks & Topics: UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Report, Fertilizers, Limited Partnerships SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., VMW - VMware Inc., LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., GLT - Glatfelter Corp., Business Cycle.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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5-26-2022 – Can the Surging Cost of Natural Gas Be Stopped? May 27, 2022

Drivers are paying record high prices at the gas pump, and now utility bills are set to increase at a time when natural gas inventories are low.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CRM - Salesforce Inc., Tech Shares, Manufacturing, Asset Allocation, Stocks & Bonds, VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, Bitcoin, Investing Strategy, GNK - Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd., FKIQX - Franklin Income Fund A.

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5-25-2022 – Are There Good Places to "Park" Your Short-Term Investments? May 26, 2022

Yields are important, but so are liquidity considerations and guarantees.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Indicators, COUP - Coupa Software Inc., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, ZTS - Zoetis Inc., Export Bans, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, SAFM - Sanderson Farms Inc., Tesla.

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5-24-2022 – The $5 Trillion ‘Wealth Shock’ Cracking Americans’ Nest Eggs May 25, 2022

Since the start of the year, the S&P 500 Index is down 18%, the Nasdaq 100 has lost 27% and a Bloomberg index of cryptocurrencies has plunged 48%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CROX - Crocs Inc., Economic Indicators, VPU - Vanguard Utilities ETF, ET - Energy Transfer LP, Dividend-Paying Stocks, KBR - KBR Inc., Covered Call, Inflation, VWAHX - Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor, JP Morgan.

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5-23-2022 – Harvard Economist: Two Major Factors Indicate A Recession Is Far From Certain May 24, 2022

The idea that the strength of the U.S. consumer may save the economy from a recession is founded on the country’s low unemployment rate and large pandemic-era savings.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., EA - Electronic Arts Inc., Housing Market, Vanguard Robo Advisor, ELY - Callaway Golf Co., NAPA - Duckhorn Portfolio Inc., MCO - Moody's Corp., TGT - Target Corp., VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, Shale Drillers.

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5-20-2022 – A Down-Market Survival Guide for Pre-Retirees May 20, 2022

If you're within 10 years of retirement, there are strategies that can help you improve your situation--and your peace of mind.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VSCO - Victoria's Secret & Co., The Fed Rate Increase, and Money Printing, BLK - BlackRock Inc., AT&T Preferred Share, VTI - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., MAIN - Main Street Capital Corp., SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, Earnings.

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5-19-2022 – Millennial and Gen Z Workers Plagued with Cost-of-Living Fears May 20, 2022

Realizing that wages are not keeping pace with inflation, half of Gen Z and Millennials admit they live paycheck to paycheck.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SPSM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF, The Stock Market Decline, Subprime Borrowers Missing Payments, Elon Musk, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, IEA - Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., KKR - KKR & Co. Inc., Real Estate Sale, UNM - Unum Group.

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5-18-2022 – What’s Behind the Crypto Selloff? May 19, 2022

The fear factor is high in crypto markets now and most newer investors have lost money.

Today's Stocks & Topics: JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, KO - Coca-Cola Co., NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., POAHY - Porsche Automobil Holding SE ADR, WELL - Welltower Inc, CIM - Chimera Investment Corp., Interest Rates, Short Term Rates, Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC).

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5-17-2022 – Is Calculating a Worst-Case Recession Scenario A Realistic Exercise? May 18, 2022

Baked into a downbeat forecast is the belief that economic growth will falter in the world's most advanced economies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., Buying Stocks During Inflation, Exxon and Shell in Brazil, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Energy Sector, FENY - Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF, IEO - iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, TJX - TJX Cos., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, The Stock Market, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "How fast does inflation CUT buying power?"

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5-16-2022 – Should Dividend Investors Buy 'No-Moat' REITs? May 17, 2022

An inability to generate pricing power and the reality of tenants who operate on thin margins complicates the landscape.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NFLX - Netflix Inc., RTLR - Rattler Midstream L.P., Higher Interests, Value Funds, Tech Space, Options Market, Independent Advisers, JOAN - JOANN Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., Bond Maturity, ANGL - VanEck Global Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF.

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5-13-2022 – Must You Put 20% Down When Buying a House? May 14, 2022

A down payment of less than 20% means you'll need to make private mortgage insurance payments too-- and there are other drawbacks.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ALB - Albemarle Corp., Inflation, Import Price Index, Bear Market Duration, Twitter Sale on Hold, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., How Do the Stock Market Grow, GAIN - Gladstone Investment Corp., GLAD - Gladstone Capital Corp., Small Cap Funds, ED - Consolidated Edison Inc.

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5-12-2022 – Is the 'Inflation Glass' Half Empty or Half Full? May 13, 2022

The latest numbers mean different things to different economists.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., CM - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, NEXT – Next Decade Corp., RYCEY Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC ADR, The Bond Market, Pension Rollover, Stablecoins and The Crypto Market Crash.

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5-11-2022 – Could A Roth IRA Conversion Pay Off in A Down Market? May 12, 2022

Before you act, you need to weigh the pros and cons, including upfront taxes, and how boosting your income may trigger other consequences.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SM - SM Energy Co., TSLA - Tesla Inc., The Dollar, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., DIS - Walt Disney Co., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., The Crypto Market: TERRA, O - Realty Income Corp., Commodities.

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5-10-2022 – Has the 2022 Stock Drop Left the Market Undervalued? May 11, 2022

Some argue that a flight to safety pushes defensive sectors too high while leaving growth stocks attractively priced.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, Inflation, Russia’s Economy, Boeing, Goldman Sachs, UNP - Union Pacific Corp., The Stock Market, Charts, BTAL - AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Insurance.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "In which YEAR was the first PC-- personal computer-- marketed? And what do you suppose was and is the best-selling PC of all-time? HINT-- it's not an Apple device."

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5-9-2022 – Will Cryto's Fall Continue to Parallel Stock Market Sell Offs? May 10, 2022

For about a year, the crypto market, led by bitcoin, has remained highly correlated with the moves in equities, particularly tech stocks.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Annuities, I-Bonds, LAZ - Lazard Ltd., FB - Meta Platforms Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Retirement Portfolio, The Bond Market, TCNNF - Trulieve Cannabis Corp., COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Inflation & Wages.

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5-6-2022 – First Quarter Worker Output Shows Biggest Decline Since 1947 May 07, 2022

Worker productivity fell 7.5% to start 2022 at its harshest pace in nearly 75 years while labor costs soared 11.6%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MYRG - MYR Group Inc., Value Stocks, TWTR - Twitter Inc., PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., AAON - AAON Inc., GLV - Clough Global Dividend & Income Fund, Close-End Funds, The Stock Market.

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5-5-2022 – What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Diversification? May 05, 2022

For investors, a rising interest rate environment may increase correlations between stocks and bonds.

Today's Stocks & Topics: INMD - InMode Ltd., NUE - Nucor Corp., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, VMW - VMware Inc., SDS - ProShares UltraShort S&P 500, GM vs. Tesla, AMRC - Ameresco Inc. Cl A, Nasdaq, GPRK - GeoPark Ltd., Oil Supply.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you define what a FIDUCIARY is-- in SIMPLE terms? AND-- how long has the term been around?"

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5-4-2022 – What Are the Dynamics of the So-Called 'Great Resignation'-- and Can It Continue? May 05, 2022

As workers enjoy the perks of record-high demand for their labor, some experts are warning that economic headwinds may put a stop to the resignation trend.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., The Crypto Market is a Pansy, Russian Oil, Supply Chain, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., MMM - 3M Co., AZLAF - Arizona Lithium Ltd., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, HP - Helmerich & Payne Inc., HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks.

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5-3-2022 – April Was a Brutal Month for Stocks May 04, 2022

The S&P is off to its worst year's start since 1939—what should you be doing?

Today's Stocks & Topics: HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., Consumer Spending, Oil High Prices, Dollar vs. Gold, UEC - Uranium Energy Corp., Diversification, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, PAX - Patria Investments Ltd., Rental Properties Insurance.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 actions you can take to save your time and money when you buy that car you've been wanting?"

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5-2-2022 – Are We at Risk For 'Stagflation' and What Is It? May 03, 2022

The Federal Reserve is hiking interest rates in an effort to defuse an explosive year of price inflation-- but global forces could neutralize the effects of that tightening of monetary policy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Value Over Growth, Housing, Vehicle Sales, Travel and Vacation Sectors, CCJ - Cameco Corp., BCE - BCE Inc., Oil Prices, Class A Shares, ET - Energy Transfer LP, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

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4-29-2022 – What Are the Odds of a Home Price Decline Hitting Your Local Housing Market? Apr 30, 2022

Historically speaking, inflation is particularly hard felt in the housing market, where spiking mortgage rates can quickly price out homebuyers.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MGA - Magna International Inc., VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, Real Estate Market, Bear Market, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, Travel and Vacation Sectors, SNDL - Sundial Growers Inc., HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Ukraine vs. Russia War.

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4-28-2022 – Are You an Investor Who Might Reap Benefits from a 529 Education Savings Plan? Apr 29, 2022

Money invested in 529 plans grows tax-free, and investors do not pay capital gains taxes if they spend that money on qualified education expenses.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Offshore Drilling, RIG - Transocean Ltd., GDP Numbers, Natural Gas, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., T - AT&T Inc., Reals Estate Transaction, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., XBI - SPDR S&P Biotech ETF, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A., Oil.

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4-27-2022 – Do Central Banks Need to Put Rates Into the ‘Pain Zone’? Apr 28, 2022

One analyst argues that, for the Federal Reserve, that task should be “relatively easy,” given the backdrop of strong real and nominal growth in the U.S

Today's Stocks & Topics: LRCX - Lam Research Corp., Investing in Stocks vs. ETFs, MKL - Markel Corp., Long Term Shares, Home Prices, CTLT - Catalent Inc., HFWA - Heritage Financial Corp., OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., Russia Cut Natural Gas to Two Countries.

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4-26-2022 – Oil Is Falling and Analysts Are Backing Off Super High Predictions Apr 27, 2022

Oil just dropped below $98 a barrel and market watchers have a theory as to why-- but are they right?

Today's Stocks & Topics: QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Sings of Strong Economy, Earnings, China’s Economy, MEDP - Medpace Holdings Inc., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., MTH - Meritage Homes Corp., DOV - Dover Corp., GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A, AMRK - A-Mark Precious Metals Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "According to TRIPLE A --- the AVERAGE price of gas in the U.S. today is $4.13 per gallon, but looking back in time... do you know what the price was in 1978?

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4-25-2022 – Why Would Investors Beat Up Shares of Companies That Report Decent Earnings? Apr 26, 2022

So far this earnings season, investors are in a downright bearish mood, punishing companies that report top- or bottom-line misses, or those that disclose a less than rosy full-year forecast.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CHPT - Charge Point Holdings Inc., The Japanese Yen, ARK Funds, MOS - Mosaic Co., Growth Stocks vs. Value Stocks, Callable Corporate Bonds, WSM - Williams-Sonoma Inc., Covered Calls, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Options, Charts.

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4-22-2022 – Playing It Too Safe with Finances Could Make It Harder to Reach Full Potential Apr 23, 2022

Know where you want to go with financial objectives and manage your risk tolerance.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, Elon Musk Bid, BLK - BlackRock Inc., Equity & Retirement, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ANTM - Anthem Inc., FSUTX - Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio, SRE - Sempra, MESA - Mesa Air Group Inc.

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4-21-2022 – Over 8% of Americans’ Total Household Spending Goes to Health-Care Costs Apr 22, 2022

A study of almost 24,000 employees at a major Fortune 100 company found that 61% of them chose the wrong plan for their needs.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Low Contribution Limits, Four Percent Rule, Homeowners Associations, AIG - American International Group Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., CVS - CVS Health Corp., REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., RF - Regions Financial Corp., ETFs Analysis, UHT - Universal Health Realty Income Trust.

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4-20-2022 – Expense Ratios Vary by Investment Type Apr 21, 2022

It’s important to know what expense ratios are because they can eat away at your investment earnings.

Today's Stocks & Topics: JXN - Jackson Financial Inc., Rising Rates, GRWG – Grow Generation Corp., ABB - ABB Ltd. ADR, DIS - Walt Disney Co., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, CSTR - CapStar Financial Holdings Inc., CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc.

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4-19-2022 – How to Extract Income from a Retirement Portfolio Apr 20, 2022

There are different strategies for generating cash flows, from pure total return to income-centric approaches.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Twitter, VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, ETFs and Taxes, NFLX - Netflix Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., STOR - STORE Capital Corp., LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., Equal Weight vs. Market Weighted, House Building Reports.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you define, in simple terms, the role of a MUTUAL FUND investment in your portfolio?"

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4-18-2022 – The Red-Hot U.S. Housing Market Is Beginning to Hit Levels Not Seen Since Last Housing Bubble Apr 18, 2022

Brokerage platform Redfin is seeing slightly more home listings with price cuts and fewer bookings for home showings.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FTNT - Fortinet Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., Russian Oil, I-Bonds, QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, T - AT&T Inc., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, BIG - Big Lots Inc., Retail Sales, Value Stocks, CINF - Cincinnati Financial Corp., GNRC - Generac Holdings Inc., BEN - Franklin Resources Inc.

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04-15-2022 - Best of Caller Questions - Good Friday Show Apr 15, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Low Risk Investment, Roth I-R-A, Options & Covered Calls, Corporate Bonds, Buying Real Estate, Selling Personal Residence, Setting Up an Account, Cryptocurrency Law, Selling Put Options, Selling Covered Calls, Margin Investing, Retirement Plans, Interest Rates, Where to Invest, Technical Analysis, Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks.

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4-14-2022 – Calculating Your Personalized Inflation Rate Could Be Beneficial Apr 15, 2022

How your family spends money is almost certainly different from the typical U.S. household.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Recession, Elon Musk, Inflation, Mortgages, Jobless Claims, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., X - United States Steel Corp., Umbrella Insurance, TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, INMD - InMode Ltd., DOOR - Masonite International Corp., Cannabis Sector, ATER - Aterian Inc., Stock Splits, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: 'Tax Day' has been set as April 15 since... which YEAR? And-- in which YEAR was federal income tax FIRST introduced here in the U.S.?

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4-13-2022 - Before You Leap into an 'ARM' Be Sure You Fully Understand the Risks Apr 13, 2022

The appeal of an adjustable-rate mortgage can be the lower initial interest rate compared with a traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgage-- however, that ARM rate can change down the road.

Today's Stocks & Topics: EVA - Enviva Inc., Schedule K-1, Consumer Price Index, Producer Tax Index, Earnings Season, Oil Finds, T - AT&T Inc., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., PTSI - P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc., The Waste Industry.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the top 5 states reporting the highest percentage of fraud reports including a monetary loss?"

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APRIL RAPID FIRE HOUR Apr 13, 2022

In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk hosts Justin Klein and Steve Peasley provide unbiased answers to 30 caller questions.

Topics include: XT - iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, SKYX - SQL Technologies Corp., CEG - Constellation Energy Corp., FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., ZEN - Zendesk Inc., REZ - iShares Residential & Multisector Real Estate ETF, MIR - Mirion Technologies Inc., EVA - Enviva Inc., WIRE - Encore Wire Corp., COWZ - Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF, LAKE - Lakeland Industries Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp., DMB - BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund Inc., CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., HON - Honeywell International Inc., UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., TREX - Trex Co. Inc., SBUX - Starbucks Corp., FMCC - Freddie Mac, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., EFC - Ellington Financial Inc., LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., FUBO - FuboTV Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., NI - NiSource Inc., RCII - Rent-A-Center Inc., SG - Sweetgreen Inc., EPAM - EPAM Systems Inc., CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc., NFG - National Fuel Gas Co., MOON - Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF, VICI - VICI Properties Inc.

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4-12-2022 - Could It Be Possible That Inflation Has Already Peaked? Apr 13, 2022

One prominent analyst thinks so and is predicting that inflation will move down “sharply” as consumers shift their spending to services.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ATER - Aterian Inc, Saving Money to Buy a House, Natural Gas, Used Car Sales, KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, Trailing Stops, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., 457 Rollover, AREC - American Resources Corp., Hedging Against Dollar Devaluation.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 behaviors that might trigger an IRS audit?"

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4-11-2022 - Do Stock Splits Change a Company's Underlying Fundamentals? Apr 12, 2022

A stock split could theoretically boost retail share ownership because a cheaper stock price is more accessible to a wider range of investors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CUBI - Customers Bancorp Inc., Loans, Housing Prices, SRC - Spirit Realty Capital Inc., Moving Averages, Amazon Split, Series I Savings Bonds, WEC - WEC Energy Group Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Equity Summary Score, Delivery Drones.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 behaviors that might trigger an IRS audit?"

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4-8-2022 - Is 'Bond Market Turmoil' Unavoidable? Apr 09, 2022

One market researcher is arguing that the Federal Reserve's original projection for 'transitory' inflation was one of the worst forecasts in FED history-- and it has had a ripple effect.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FIGS - FIGS Inc., Consumer Credit Report, Retirement Plans, VIXY - ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, MU - Micron Technology Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., Interest Rates, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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4-7-2022 - What Does ‘Shrink the FED Balance Sheet' Mean? Apr 08, 2022

Fed officials reached consensus at their March meeting that they would begin reducing the central bank balance sheet by $95 billion a month, likely beginning in May.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Margin Investing, HUN - Huntsman Corp., SHW - Sherwin-Williams Co., Zelle, C - Citigroup Inc., HRTG - Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc., Housing Market, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., Selling Covered Calls, OAS - Oasis Petroleum Inc., Value Stock vs. Growth Stock.

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4-6-2022 - What Should Investors Make of Musk's Large Twitter Stake? Apr 07, 2022

Unlike other major media companies, Twitter has no controlling shareholder, giving rise to takeover speculation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LOW - Lowe's Cos., AA - Alcoa Corp., Selling Put Options, GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Walls Street and Energy, RBLX - Roblox Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Cryptocurrency, Selling a Personal Residence, Natural Gas Prices.

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4-5-2022 - You Invest in the Stock Market, Should You Also Consider Metaverse and Crypto? Apr 06, 2022

If you’re an investor looking for capital appreciation, the stock market has always been a top choice—however, two new investment areas might offer opportunities if you can handle the risk.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WLL - Whiting Petroleum Corp., U.S-Russia Bonds Payments, Cryptocurrency Taxes, The Fed, CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., ENB - Enbridge Inc., LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., MULN - Mullen Automotive Inc., LRCX - Lam Research Corp., KLIC - Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc., Buying Real Estate, Roth I-R-A, LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., Elon Musk and Twitter, ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Comparing the average size of a new home in 1920 with 2017... how much larger do you think today's homes are on average?"

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4-4-2022 - Is There a Strategy to Prevent a Portfolio Flatline? Apr 05, 2022

With inflation climbing, and after the yield curve inversion, the R-word is getting tossed around more frequently.

Today's Stocks & Topics: HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., THC - Tenet Healthcare Corp., KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., Combating Higher Inflation, Consumers, SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., Options & Covered Calls, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., HEES - H&E Equipment Services Inc., DPZ - Domino's Pizza Inc., KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., T - AT&T Inc. vs. MMM - 3M Co.

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4-1-2022 - SEC Targets SPACs With Rules on Inflated Business Forecasts, Merger Disclosures Apr 02, 2022

The SEC says investors deserve the protections they receive from traditional IPOs.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., Jobs Report, The Yen, Oil Reserves, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., ARE - Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc., XT - iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Low Risk Investment.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-31-2022 - Mortgage Refinance Demand Plunges 60%, As Rates Hit Their Highest Level Since 2018 Apr 01, 2022

In addition to rising mortgage rates, home buyers continue to face sky-high prices and record low supply.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Co., TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., FHN - First Horizon Corp., FB - Meta Platforms Inc., CV - SCVS Health Corp., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, CNXC - Concentrix Corp., Selling Put Options, HD - Home Depot Inc., The IPO Market.

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3-30-2022 - Is International Diversification Necessary? Mar 31, 2022

Adding overseas exposure is one of the first steps toward a diversified portfolio but these investments are subject to many factors that can lead to divergent performance.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VWDRY - Vestas Wind Systems A/S ADR, Purchasing a Car, RH - RH, Ukraine War, Congress and 401k, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., CD Options, FOCPX - Fidelity OTC Portfolio, Retirement, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

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3-29-2022 - Consumer Sentiment Drops to New Decade-Long Low Mar 29, 2022

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI)-- a monthly survey of how consumers feel about the economy, personal finances, business conditions-- ended March with a 30% decline from one year ago.

Today's Stocks & Topics: UNM - Unum Group, Job Openings, New Covid Lockdown in China, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Street Market, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., CROX - Crocs Inc., SCHN - Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc., 529 Plans, CARR - Carrier Global Corp., SBUX - Starbucks Corp., CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "So far, the average IRS tax refund for 2021 is much larger than for 2020... WHAT do you suppose is the new AVERAGE refund amount?"

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3-28-2022 - 5-Year and 30-Year Treasury Yields Inverted Briefly Sparking Recession Fears Mar 29, 2022

Historically, the yield curve has inverted prior to recessions, with investors selling out of short-dated government debt and buying into longer-dated bonds.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Dividends, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., Portfolio Management, Commodities, RIG - Transocean Ltd., BA - Boeing Co., Airlines, AT&T and Warner Bros. Merge, Part Time Retirement.

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3-25-2022 - How COVID-19 Changed Investing Mar 26, 2022

In the past 2 years, supply chains essentially stopped working, consumer prices surged, and the market welcomed scores of new retail investors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: DSKE - Daseke Inc., Home Sales, Earnings Season, Oil Production in United States, How to Invest as A Minor, CRWD - CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Cl A, LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., PPG - PPG Industries Inc., Airlines and BA - Boeing Co., TGT - Target Corp., FLOT - iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-24-2022 - Pandemic Fallout: Buyer's Remorse Revealed in the Housing Market Mar 25, 2022

Home values increased nearly 20% between September 2020 and September 2021, when many millennials maxed out their budget and then later regretted that decision.

Today's Stocks & Topics: RTX - Raytheon Technologies Corp., LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., FDX - FedEx Corp., Energy Insecurity, The Fed, Generating Income Abroad, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, MAN - Manpower Group, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc, Credit Card Companies, ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A.

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3-23-2022 - Should Dividend Investors Be Concerned Over Higher Interest Rates? Mar 24, 2022

Historically, the highest-yielding stocks have underperformed those that either don’t pay dividends or have lower yields during periods of rising interest rates.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Uranium Supply, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., SQ - Block Inc., P.E. Ratio, VAW - Vanguard Materials ETF, IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., 401k, Midtown Manhattan.

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3-22-2022 - Investing During a Bear Vs. Bull Market Mar 23, 2022

As an investor, understanding these two scenarios is the key to determining what to do with your money.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MOS - Mosaic Co., Farmers, First Trillionaire, GSK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR, China Mobile Ltd., HNST - Honest Co. Inc., LLKKF - Lake Resources N.L., SPACs - Special-Purpose Acquisition Company, VTI - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, UEC - Uranium Energy Corp., XYL - Xylem Inc., Fertilizer, AHT - Ashford Hospitality Trust, XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "To put things in perspective, do you know what the 2022 ESTIMATED average monthly Social Security benefits are-- AFTER the cost-of-living adjustment?"

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3-21-22 - A Real Estate Fraud Epidemic Is Continuing Mar 22, 2022

According to FBI data, wire fraud in the real estate and rental sector continues to be one of the most prevalent cybercrimes in the U.S.

ALSO in this podcast: PKX - POSCO Holdings Inc. ADR, VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, ING - ING Groep N.V. ADR, UTHR - United Therapeutics Corp., EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, RYI - Ryerson Holding Corp., EPAM - EPAM Systems Inc.; Plus-- 529 Plans, iTunes Review question on ENB and CNQ; Justin discusses shale oil drilling and green energy companies.

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3-18-2022 - Hedge Funds Are Doubling Down on Commodities Bets As global demand and the war in Ukraine strained supply, commodities have been a clear winner on Wall Street this year. Mar 19, 2022

As global demand and the war in Ukraine strained supply, commodities have been a clear winner on Wall Street this year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Buybacks, The Buffet Indicator, Oil Companies Drilling Plans, SNDL - Sundial Growers Inc., INTC - Intel Corp., TWI - Titan International Inc., OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., CEI - Camber Energy Inc., P.E. Ratio, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Passive Investing.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-17-2022 - What Does the FED's Rate Hike Mean for Borrowers, Savers, and Homeowners? Mar 18, 2022

The cumulative effect of rate hikes is what is really going to have an impact on the economy and household budgets.

Today's Stocks & Topics: OTIS - Otis Worldwide Corp., The Bond Market, Shoppers and Higher Prices, Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, UGI - UGI Corp., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, FDX - FedEx Corp., Preferred Shares, CDRPRC - Cedar Realty Trust Inc. 6.5% Conv. Pfd. Series C, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, SPXL - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc.

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3-16-2022 - What Happens If Your Partner Disagrees with Your Retirement Plan? Mar 17, 2022

It’s important to have an idea of what retirement could look like before you actually hit your golden years and leave the workforce.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MU - Micron Technology Inc., Fed Rate Hike, Western Companies, Food Insecurities, APD - Air Products & Chemicals Inc., BF.B - Brown-Forman Corp. Cl B, ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., NGLOY - Anglo American PLC ADR, Publicly Traded Stock Equities, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, Regional Banks, ENB - Enbridge Inc.

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3-15-2022 - How Could Your Portfolio Be Impacted as The FED Shrinks Its $9 Trillion Bond Program? Mar 16, 2022

The U.S. central bank has long used its power as a lender of last resort to add liquidity to markets during times of distress.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PPC - Pilgrim's Pride Corp., HD - Home Depot Inc., Stocks Buybacks, Energy Policy, Global Food Supply Chain, LUKOY - Lukoil PJSC ADR, ARK - KARK Innovation ETF., SU - Suncor Energy Inc., Oil Prices, WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Cl A, CYBR - CyberArk Software Ltd., FB - Meta Platforms Inc., 529 Plan, CUBE – Cube Smart, LSI - Life Storage Inc.

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3-14-2022 - U.S.-Listed China Shares Are Falling Again Mar 15, 2022

As investors reassessed their positions, Chinese stocks were tumbling Monday morning.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SBUX - Starbucks Corp., Big Office Buildings, LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., FUTY - Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF, Restricted Stocks, CROX - Crocs Inc., Small/MidCap Value and International Shares, Capital Gains, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Expensive Stocks, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc.

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3-11-2022 - Inflation Jumped 7.9% in February, Highest in More Than 40 Years Mar 12, 2022

The costs of gasoline, groceries, and shelter were the biggest inflation contributors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., WEAT - Teucrium Wheat Fund, WMT - Walmart Inc., SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., ITI - Iteris Inc., KRP - Kimbell Royalty Partners L.P., SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, Oil Prices.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-10-2022 - DOJ Might Be Looking at Criminal Obstruction Charge for FAANG Stock Mar 11, 2022

With a referral in the works, lawmakers are focusing on Amazon’s private-label practices and its collection of third-party seller data.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Drilling, STX - Seagate Technology Holdings PLC, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., NEM - Newmont Corp., Gold and Silver, Inflation, McDonald's in Russia, GUNR – Flex Shares Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund, APPH – App Harvest Inc., FND - Floor & Decor Holdings Inc. Cl A, RXT - Rackspace Technology Inc., Market Super Bubble.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 5 of the 10 mistakes that could deplete your financial wealth?"

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3-9-2022 - 3 Financial Moves that Could Benefit ‘High Earners’ that Are Not Yet Wealthy Mar 10, 2022

Despite generous salaries, some high earners don’t think they’ll become rich due to factors like punishing tax rates.

Today's Stocks & Topics: DISH - DISH Network Corp. Cl A, CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Oil Spike History, Food Prices Worldwide, VHI - Valhi Inc., NFLX - Netflix Inc., KEYS - Keysight Technologies Inc., Capital Gains Tax Rates, Portfolio Management, TGT - Target Corp., Brokerage Account for Kids, HACK - ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF.

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3-8-2022 - Could the Zelle Payments Platform Be Ignoring Fraudulent Activity? Mar 09, 2022

Today's Stocks & Topics: LGGNY - Legal & General Group PLC ADR, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Portfolio Management, LMND - Lemonade Inc., ACGL - Arch Capital Group Ltd., SID - Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ADR, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., SSNC - SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc., Sectors, Keystone Pipeline.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name at least 5 of the 10 mistakes that could deplete your financial wealth?"

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3-7-2022 - What Are the 3 Sectors with the Largest Fair Value Increases? Mar 08, 2022

Some sectors saw particularly strong gains, and, for example, a number of real estate firms had their fair value estimates raised due in part to a faster-than-expected rise in occupancy rates.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Commodities, Technology Funds, DUKE - Duke Royalty Ltd., SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, VFH - Vanguard Financials ETF, ETFs, SPX - S&P 500 Index, DUKE - Duke Royalty Ltd., TEN - Tenneco Inc. Cl A, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

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3-4-2022 - Should the Fed Let the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Impact the Pace of Tightening? Mar 05, 2022

The markets have wavered amid rising overseas tensions, and traders have begun to speculate whether the Fed will tighten policy less aggressively.

Today's Stocks & Topics: UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., UVE - Universal Insurance Holdings Inc., Jobs Report, Higher Oil Prices, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., DHI - D.R. Horton Inc, MMM - 3M Co., HLTH - Cue Health Inc., OKE - ONEOK Inc., STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc. , LPX - Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-3-2022 - Understanding the Dynamic Power of Your Credit Score Mar 04, 2022

Credit is a complicated topic and financial literacy continues to be an elusive target for the majority of Americans.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, IEP - Icahn Enterprises L.P., SU - Suncor Energy Inc., OEC - Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., SHCR - Sharecare Inc., CPNG - Coupang Inc., BCSA - Blockchain Coinvestors Acquisition Corp. I Cl A, REAX - Real Brokerage Inc.

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3-2-2022 - Your Will or Estate Plan Should Not Be in 'Set and Forget' Mode Mar 03, 2022

There are certain life events and other types of triggers which may impact your tax and legal strategies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Real Estate Agents, Bubbles, Insider Buying, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, IBN - ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR, Recession & Investing, CM - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, AAPL - Apple Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., FDX - FedEx Corp.

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3-1-2022 - Which Funds Had Heavy Holdings of Russian Debt? Mar 02, 2022

Before the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the average emerging-markets bond fund held 2.9% of its portfolio in Russia.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, Russian Currency, Oil Facts, Commodities, 401k Employer Match, SHMP – Natural Shrimp Inc., SDIV - Global X Super Dividend ETF, SPHD - Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., EXPD - Expeditors International of Washington Inc., Value Stocks with Dividends, VVR - Invesco Senior Income Trust, AXSM - Axsome Therapeutics Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 6 reasons WHY you might not be able to receive Social Security benefits?"

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2-28-2022 - Why Are Health-Care Costs in the U.S. Rising More Than Anywhere Else? Mar 01, 2022

Healthcare almost always outpaces inflation, and the United States accounts for more than 40% of all global health spending.

Today's Stocks & Topics: OBE - Obsidian Energy Ltd., ORLY - O'Reilly Automotive Inc., What is Swift, Ways to Avoid Investment Bubbles, UNM - Unum Group, Relative Strength Index (RSI), PTON - Peloton Interactive Inc., VTOL - Bristow Group Inc., Investing Apps, Russian Stocks, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

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2-25-2022 - How Should Investors Manage Risks Like a Ukraine War? Feb 26, 2022

An investor who avoids the market on the basis of any potential event-risk could end up sitting in cash on a semi-permanent basis.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FL - Foot Locker Inc., Inflation, Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs), BB - BlackBerry Ltd., YORW - York Water Co., WTRU - Essential Utilities Inc. 6% Un, PCE Price Index, Real Income, 401k Rollover, UROY - Uranium Royalty Corp., Mid and Small Caps, Texas & Oil Companies.

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2-24-2022 - Investors Take Billions of Dollars from Bond and Money Market Funds at the Fastest Pace in Years Feb 25, 2022

Investors seem to be reacting to inflation and the likely impact of higher interest rates.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Russia and Inflation, Midday Rally, Q4 GDP Revised, New Home Sales, Cyber-Security, Most Overpriced Housing, CNR - Cornerstone Building Brands Inc., BNTX - BioNTech SE ADR, TTC - Toro Co., ETSY - Etsy Inc., Peer-to-Peer Lending, SIMO - Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR., BIG - Big Lots Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 5 common ways to lower your taxable income in 2022?

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2-23-2022 - Oil Prices Have Surged 20% This Year Feb 24, 2022

Oil trades in a global market, geopolitical tensions affect supplies, and crude prices recently crossed $90 per barrel.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SPSM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF, IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, Goldman Sachs, Mortgage Rates, Oil Fight, HL - Hecla Mining Co., AGNC - AGNC Investment Corp., SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., BIG - Big Lots Inc., ABB - ABB Ltd., PLNT - Planet Fitness, Inc., VALE - Vale S.A., Relative Strength Index (RSI).

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Do you know some of the COMMON SAVINGS mistakes people need to avoid... especially at certain times in their lives?"

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2-22-2022 - Five Ways Inflation Could Impact Private Equity Feb 23, 2022

The 1980’s were an important decade in the history of the private equity industry, but there is a growing concern that now, for the first time in over three decades, inflation may be back in a meaningful way.

Today's Stocks & Topics: RENT - Rent the Runway Inc., PAGP - Plains GP Holdings LP, Market Sentiment, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Portfolio Diversification, SNDL - Sundial Growers Inc., Portfolio Management, INGR - Ingredion Inc., Fiscal Drag.

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2-21-2022 - Best of Caller Questions Feb 21, 2022

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor Question, Penny Stocks, Options, Investing in Cryptocurrency, I-Bonds, Dividends, Gains, Covered Calls, 401k, Ethereum Cryptocurrency, Investing, 401k & Roth I-R-A, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Commodities.

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2-18-2022 - Opinion: 5 Sure-Fire Signs of a Stock Market Bubble Feb 19, 2022

While stocks have shown a serious bounce since the pandemic's start, this resilience is giving some investors pause-- so, could we be in a stock market bubble?

Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, Interest rates, PSQ - ProShares Short QQQ, SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, ETFs, MBT - Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR, Inflation, INTC - Intel Corp., IDEX - Ideanomics Inc., Reorganization and Cash Merger, Home Sales.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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2-17-2022 - Will the Supply Chain Recover in 2022? Feb 18, 2022

As a result of bottlenecks, some companies are taking full advantage of tight capacity in shipping markets.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, TROX - Tronox Holdings PLC, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., COLD - Americold Realty Trust, 403b Retirement Funds, Index Funds, CRSP - CRISPR Therapeutics AG, ETRN - Equitrans Midstream Corp., Investment Scams.

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2-16-2022 - Wholesale Prices Increased by 1% in January, Up a Near-Record 9.7% Over the Past Year Feb 17, 2022

The Producer Price Index (PPI) offers a window on the cost pressures that businesses are facing and foretelling that those increases will likely be passed on to consumers.

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Empty Offices, TEN - Tenneco Inc. Cl A, Trustable Financial Websites, MSFT - Microsoft Corp. & Metaverse, Life Insurance, Russian Pipelines, Investing with KPP, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP., FSSNX - Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund, FXNAX - Fidelity US Bond Index Fund, FNSOX - Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund, Small Caps.

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FEBRUARY RAPID FIRE SHOW Feb 16, 2022

In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk host Justin Klein provide unbiased answers to 30 caller questions.

Topics include: SPLG - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., VWO - Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF, AAPL - Apple Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., CMCSA - Comcast Corp. Cl A, LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., WAL - Western Alliance Bancorp., ARKK - ARK Innovation ETF, NXST - Nexstar Media Group Inc. Cl A, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., NTR - Nutrien Ltd., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, FAGOX - Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund M, DIS - Walt Disney Co., IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, SQ - Block Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., CIM - Chimera Investment Corp., DKNG - DraftKings Inc. Cl A, KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, KBE - SPDR S&P Bank ETF, MMM - 3M Co., STKL - SunOpta Inc., DOCU - DocuSign Inc., RXT - Rackspace Technology Inc.

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2-15-2022 - Are Your Bond Holdings Vulnerable in a Rising-Rate Environment? Feb 16, 2022

It's smart to be thinking about risks that might be lurking in your portfolio, particularly in segments that you expect to be drawing upon for living expenses within the next several years.

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A Strategies, VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., Goldman Sachs, BEN - Franklin Resources Inc., NRG - NRG Energy Inc., DIN - Dine Brands Global Inc., Chip Shortage Won't End in 2022, BOOT - Boot Barn Holdings Inc., ASTS - AST Space Mobile Inc., The Market and 401Ks, SPYV - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF, DGRO - iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, Retirement and State Taxes.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 5 largest cryptocurrencies BY MARKET CAP?"

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2-14-2022 - U.S. 10-Year Yield Rises Above 2%-- Could This Indicate Trouble for Stocks? Feb 15, 2022

Yields moved higher as St. Louis Fed President James Bullard reiterated his call for the central bank to take aggressive steps to fight inflation in the first half of 2022.

Today's Stocks & Topics: DG - Dollar General Corp., Bonds, Retirement, Remote Work, Interest Rates, Data Access, Gaming Industry – XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Emerging Markets ETFs, WGO - Winnebago Industries Inc.

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2-11-2022 - Survey: 75% of Home Buyers During the Pandemic Now Admit They Have Remorse Feb 12, 2022

Whether it’s regretting spending too much or wishing they’d done more research, a lot of the common disappointments are likely due to today’s brutally competitive market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Rollover, Consumer Confidence, Streaming and Ads, Inflation, RC - Ready Capital Corp., CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, KPP Premium Newsletter Preview, ASTS - AST Space Mobile Inc., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., CVGI - Commercial Vehicle Group Inc., DPST - Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares, IRBT - iRobot Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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2-10-2022 - Supply Chain Should Benefit as Chip Makers Crank Up Spending Feb 11, 2022

With the microchip shortage affecting the supply chain, the big chip makers will spend billions of dollars to meet semiconductor demand.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BG - Bunge Ltd, STOR - STORE Capital Corp., BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., Interview with Kurt Ketchum and Jillyn Hess-Verdon from Hess-Verdon & Associates, Plc. about Charitable Remainder Trust, REITs and Interest Rates.

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2-9-2022: U.S. Trade Deficit Reached a Record Level In 2021 Feb 10, 2022

The trade gap represented 3.7% of America's gross domestic product, which was up from 3.2% in 2020.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Pipelines, Earning Season, Prices Changes, DPZ - Domino's Pizza Inc., ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, REITs, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, TGT - Target Corp., RTLR - Rattler Midstream L.P., GLW - Corning Inc.

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2-8-2022: What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Dividend Stocks? Feb 09, 2022

The market is pricing in three rate hikes, but remember we are coming from a 0% interest-rate policy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AZO - AutoZone Inc., ZI - ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. Cl A, IRS & Face Recognition, Inflationary Risk, Eastern Europe, Investing Strategy, Dividends, RENT - Rent the Runway Inc, 401k Rollover, ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Saving for Kid’s College, BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name a glaring example of how the "limit cap exclusions"--- for capital gains--- have not kept up with inflation?"

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2-7-2022: Investing Is a Long Game Feb 08, 2022

If you find market volatility unsettling, there are ways to reshape your investment thinking so market dips don't trigger alarms.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WIRE - Encore Wire Corp., Electric Vehicles, Earnings Announcements, Is Fracking on The Decline, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, FB - Meta Platforms Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Resistance and Support, RSP - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, SPYV - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF, ILMN - Illumina Inc., GNL - Global Net Lease Inc., Preferred Shares, ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., STKL - SunOpta Inc.

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2-4-2022: What Have Investors Learned Halfway Through Earnings Reporting Season? Feb 05, 2022

Corporate America is flush with cash, but the 2022 earnings estimates don’t look as robust as 2021.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CFG - Citizens Financial Group Inc., SBNY - Signature Bank, Zero Interest Comparable Bonds, Oil Frackers, WEBNF - Westpac Banking Corp., HON - Honeywell International Inc., KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, KBE - SPDR S&P Bank ETF, MOS - Mosaic Co., Options, Convertible Bonds, SARK - Tuttle Capital Short Innovation ETF.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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2-3-2022: NFT Traders Should Get Ready for A Potential Tax Bill Shock Feb 04, 2022

Regulators have signaled they are preparing to act aggressively to ensure those who purchased NFTs are taxed appropriately.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Real Estate Investing, 1031 Exchange, Why Not Robinhood, MTZ - MasTec Inc., Schedule 13G, WM - Waste Management Inc., ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., TALK - Talkspace Inc. Cl A, Amazon Earnings.

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2-2-2022: Would ‘Early Retirement Be One of the Worst Money Mistakes You Could Make? Feb 03, 2022

Members of the 76 million-strong 'baby boomer' generation are retiring in droves—-but almost half have little, if any, savings.

Today's Stocks & Topics: QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, IAT - iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF, Getting into the Market, COLD - Americold Realty Trust, DGX - Quest Diagnostics Inc., KPP Newsletter Stock Pick, HUN - Huntsman Corp., SSD - Simpson Manufacturing Co., Consumers Spending.

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2-1-2022: Could the Good Times for Tech Be Coming to An End? Feb 02, 2022

The tech sell-off has some venture capitalists concerned that the boom era is over.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AMT - American Tower REIT, TTC - Toro Co., The Bond Market, Consumer Pessimism, Wall Street Green Push, Roth I-R-A Contributions, BAC - Bank of America Corp., WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., UUUU - Energy Fuels Inc., URNM - NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF, SQ - Block Inc., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., SI - Silvergate Capital Corp., BIG - Big Lots Inc., Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

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1-31-2022: Are Market Corrections Always Good Buying Opportunities? Feb 01, 2022

Strategists say there are three key factors investors should watch to see whether a rebound can develop.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Fed Policy and The Housing Market, Tobacco, Wall Street Green Drive, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., MBIN - Merchants Bancorp, STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc, Trading Platforms, CAT - Caterpillar Inc., ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, Gold and Silver, BLDR - Builders First Source Inc.

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1-28-2022: What’s Going on In the Labor Market? Jan 29, 2022

With supply-side constraints playing a bigger role in the third quarter's weak GDP growth, the labor market could ultimately determine how well the economy can recover.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GOGL - Golden Ocean Group Ltd., PCE Numbers, General Motors, iPhone Hidden Button, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., DAC - Danaos Corp., Retirement Plan, BAC - Bank of America Corp., LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., ILF - iShares Latin America 40 ETF.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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1-27-2022: What Kind of Returns Might Investors Reasonably Expect Over the Next Several Years? Jan 28, 2022

The S&P 500 has seen unusually large gains in the last 12 years, but the FED is planning to reverse course for its interest rate policy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Iron Butterfly Options, 2000 Tech Bubble, Target Date Funds, Venture Capital, DeFi, NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc., OKE - ONEOK Inc., WMB - Williams Cos., BMA - Banco Macro S.A. ADR, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, BIP - Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

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1-26-2022: Will Demand for Office Space Rebound from Depressed Covid Pandemic Levels? Jan 27, 2022

One high profile property billionaire thinks office space will recover long before retail properties, but is he right?

Today's Stocks & Topics: NFLX - Netflix Inc., The Oil Market, U.S. Market on Winning Streak, Cost Cutting, MMM - 3M Co., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, APLE - Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., 401k Contributions, XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., IRBT - iRobot Corp.

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1-25-2022: Can 'Crypto' Remain A Sensible Investment? Jan 26, 2022

Cryptocurrencies have been selling off for weeks as expectations of rising interest rates hit riskier assets.

Today's Stocks & Topics: QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, GM Investing in Michigan, Market PMI, Oil Prices Going Higher, Bank Loan ETF, OLED - Universal Display Corp., HPQ - HP Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., AMGN - Amgen Inc., VNT - Vontier Corp., Share Buyback.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 4 Assets that cannot or should not be Placed in a LIVING Trust?"

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1-24-2022: Options vs. Stocks: Which Is Better for You? Jan 25, 2022

Stocks and options are closely related, but they're very different things, especially when it comes to how much you can make or lose.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CTVA - Corteva Inc., Clean Energy Stocks, TJX - TJX Cos., Investing, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., FSMEX - Fidelity Select Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio, AMRX - Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc., WTRH - Waitr Holdings Inc., Dollar Cost Average, USB - U.S. Bancorp., RBB - RBB Bancorp., ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

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1-21-2022: Investment in Space Companies Hit a Record $14.5 Billion in 2021 Jan 22, 2022

One analyst says that "It’s important to realize that investment in the space economy requires specialist expertise."

Today's Stocks & Topics: BMO - Bank of Montreal, LEI, Correction, NASDAQ, Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), AADI - Aadi Bioscience Inc., CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, FSK - FS KKR Capital Corp., Dollar Cost Average, NASDAQ Support, BP - BP PLC ADR, FDIS - Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF, ETHE - Grayscale Ethereum Trust, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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1-20-2022: Oil Prices Have Hit a 7-Year High Jan 21, 2022

At least one major oil company CEO thinks that-- due to the many players involved-- it is hard to predict when the market might balance out.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SBNY - Signature Bank, Commodities, Office Rents, Chinese Companies, BBD - Banco Bradesco S/A Pref ADR, MMM - 3M Co., Selling Used Vehicles, Trailing Stops, SQQQ - ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, Discounted Cash Flow, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., AAPL - Apple Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc.

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1-19-2022: Homebuilder Confidence Has Dropped for the First Time in Four Months Jan 20, 2022

Builders in the single-family housing market are facing inflation-fueled expenses, which is causing a turnaround in sentiment at the start of the year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Current Market Situation, Oil Demand, Office Leases, SGML - Sigma Lithium Corp., FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Buy and Sell Stocks, BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., Value Rated ETF.

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1-18-2022: Are SPACs a Racket? Jan 19, 2022

Special-purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are publicly traded stocks that raise capital from seed investors, promising to invest those proceeds into a privately held company.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MTTR - Matterport Inc., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., YETI - YETI Holdings Inc., 401k, Cryptocurrencies, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, O - Realty Income Corp., COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you list 4 or 5 of the biggest TAX MYTHS that, if believed, can confuse things for taxpayers?"

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1-14-2022: Estimates Project that Profits for S&P 500 Companies Rose 22% in the Fourth Quarter Jan 15, 2022

Investors need to know that consumer demand, margins, and Fed policy will affect corporate profits.

Today's Stocks & Topics: HBAN - Huntington Bancshares Inc., Retail Sales, Switching Careers, Amazon, VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., BLDR - Builders First Source Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., CGW - Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF, CI - Cigna Corp., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, SPLG - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, Silver.

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1-13-2022: 3 Things Retirees Should Watch in 2022 Jan 14, 2022

Keep an eye on inflation, interest rates, and expected spending in the year ahead.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., CFOs, Stock Market Getting Back to Normal, Inflation, CUBI - Customers Bancorp Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc, CNP - CenterPoint Energy Inc., TEN - Tenneco Inc. Cl A, ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, AAPL - Apple Inc., PLTM – Granite Shares Platinum Shares.

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1-12-2022: Will Higher Inflation Readings Cause the Fed to Raise Interest Rates Early? Jan 13, 2022

The December consumer price index showed a huge jump, and last month’s producer price index is slated to come next.

Today's Stocks & Topics: HUM - Humana Inc., Personal Finance Resolutions, Cryptocurrency, Story Stocks, STNE - StoneCo Ltd. Cl A, Inflation, INFL - Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, GLPI - Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc., YELL - Yellow Corp.

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1-11-2022: Can Stocks Can Withstand Rising Yields? Jan 12, 2022

One strategist says that sectors such as technology will “struggle to outperform going forward,” but there may be good news for banks, autos, and other cyclical areas of the equity market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., Sector Rotation, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, FL - Foot Locker Inc., Oil and Gas Companies, OVV - Ovintiv Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Quarter Earnings, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., HII - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., BIIB - Biogen Inc., The Fed.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "For those of you who may have started late and only have around half a million dollars saved, How Long could $500,000 Last in Retirement?"

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1-10-2022: What the "Phillips Curve" Says About Soaring Inflation in the COVID Economy Jan 11, 2022

The Phillips curve is an economic concept describing the relationship between inflation - that is, how much prices are increasing on a year-over-year basis - and nationwide unemployment.

Today's Stocks & Topics: EWCO - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF, IYZ - iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF, Earnings Season, New Year & Financial Resolutions, Banks & Credit Cards, CNR - Cornerstone Building Brands Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Aggressive Investment, ELY - Callaway Golf Co., GDX - VanEck Gold Miners ETF, LCID - Lucid Group Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., BAM - Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Cl A.

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1-7-2022: U.S. Stocks Posted a Third Year of Double-Digit Gains but Bonds Faltered Jan 08, 2022

The U.S. market gained 9.5% in the final three months of 2021, its best quarter since fourth-quarter 2020.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PHM - PulteGroup Inc., Jobs Report, Retail Investors, Gold, C - Citigroup Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., TAT&T Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., Stock Screeners.

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1-6-2022: Mortgage Rates Hit A 9-month high, And Loan Demand Drops Further Jan 07, 2022

Applications for mortgages to purchase homes fell 4% from two weeks earlier and were 12% lower year-over-year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FDX - FedEx Corp., Domestic Market, Trade Deficit, Cryptocurrency Regulations, EVR - Evercore Inc. Cl A, Commodities, MP - MP Materials Corp., PIGFX - Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund A, DIS - Walt Disney Co., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, VHI - Valhi Inc.

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1-5-2022: Did Big Pension Funds Dump the Wrong Things Last Year? Jan 06, 2022

A year back, some institutional money managers were avoiding seven “asset classes” or types of investments due to perceived risks or poor returns.

Today's Stocks & Topics: S&P Index Funds, Dynamics for 2022, Shift on Fed Governors, Cryptocurrency Regulations, FSPTX - Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio, SCI - Service Corp. International, Wash Sale, REITs, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, REET - iShares Global REIT ETF, QDEL - Quidel Corp., ELY - Callaway Golf Co.

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1-4-2022: Survey: Two-Thirds of U.S. Consumers Do Not Expect Their Personal Finances to Improve in 2022 Jan 05, 2022

Half of the cited group specified inflation (now at a 39-year high) as the barrier to a better money situation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: POOL - Pool Corp., Consumer Tech Confidence, The Yield Curve, Unique Investments, AZO - AutoZone Inc., I-Bonds, WMB - Williams Cos., SONO - Sonos Inc., RYLD - Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF, Roth I-R-A Allocation, RDSA - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name, or guess, 3 or 4 of the so-called Hard Truths About Retirement?"

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1-3-2022: More Millennials Are Renting Because They Have To Jan 04, 2022

A recent study by RentCafe found that high-earning millennials (with an annual income of more than $50,000) submitted 39% of all rental apartment applications in 2021, their largest share in five years.

Today's Stocks & Topics: EAD - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, ERH - Allspring Utilities & High-Income Fund, Economic Trends, Cryptocurrency Regulations, The Fed New Members, SOM - Somero Enterprises Inc., DXC - DXC Technology Co., KKR - KKR & Co. Inc., FIW - First Trust Water ETF, DHR - Danaher Corp., MO - Altria Group Inc., IEA - Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc, UNM - Unum Group, GEF - Greif Inc. Cl A.

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12-31-2021 - New Year's Eve Show - Best of Caller Questions Dec 31, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor Question, Penny Stocks, Options, Investing in Cryptocurrency, I-Bonds, Dividends, Gains, Covered Calls, 401k, Ethereum Cryptocurrency, Investing, 401k & Roth I-R-A, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Commodities.

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12-30-2021: Key Signs You Will Run Out of Money in Retirement Dec 31, 2021

Your retirement might be more expensive than you think if you live a lot longer than you expect.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., 529 Plans, Value Stocks, CB - Chubb Ltd., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, XVV - iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, Stop-Loss Order, Real Estate Investments,

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12-29-2021: More Employers Are Putting 401(k) Savings On "Autopilot" Dec 30, 2021

About 62% of businesses with a 401(k)-plan used automatic enrollment in 2020, up from 60% the year prior and 46% a decade ago.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth 401k, RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., Green Energy and Inflation, Bank Circulation, Options, WM - Waste Management Inc., LICY - Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., BBDC - Barings BDC Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Com, COKE - Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.

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12-28-2021: Smart Tips to Lower Your Federal Income Tax Bill Before 2021 Ends Dec 29, 2021

It's the final week of the year, which means it's your last chance to reduce tax liability by donating to charities or changing your investments.

Today's Stocks & Topics: KRBN – Krane Shares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, Senior Loans, 401 Mistakes, IDXX - IDEXX Laboratories Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, Inflation, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., Stock Buybacks.

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12-27-2021: Could Emerging Markets Provide Opportunities? Dec 28, 2021

Strength in the greenback makes it harder for emerging market economies to service U.S.-denominated debt.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PGTAX - Putnam Global Technology Fund A, JP Morgan, The Santa Clause Rally, Kathy Woods, TTE – Total Energies SE, FB - Meta Platforms Inc., FUE - ELEMENTS Linked to the ICE BofAML Commodity Index eXtra Biofuels Total Return, CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., OKE - ONEOK Inc., NVCR - Novocure Ltd., KRUS - Kura Sushi USA Inc.

TRIVIA: "What is the dollar amount THRESHOLD for reporting-- and WHEN was this practice first started?"

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12-24-2021 - Christmas Eve Show - Best of Caller Questions Dec 24, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends & Taxes, Bonds vs. Preferred Stocks, Selling Roth I-R-A Stocks, Pay Mortgage or Retirement Plan, Natural Gas, Transaction Fees, Return on Invested Capital, Fixed Income Alternatives, Quick Ratio, 401k Contributions, Convertible Securities, Investing Options, Chart Reading Books, Investing for Retirement, Saving to Buy a House, Dividends, Inflation.

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12-23-2021: Options Trading Activity Has Hit Record Levels Dec 24, 2021

Retail investors now account for more than 25% of options trading, but most are playing a losing game.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., HON - Honeywell International Inc., Ensuring Valuables at Home, INTC - Intel Corp., LMB - Limbach Holdings Inc., PLMR - Palomar Holdings Inc., Personal Income and Spending, LEVI - Levi Strauss & Co. Cl A, Stock Warrants, RCII - Rent-A-Center Inc., ALLK - Allakos Inc., RPRX - Royalty Pharma PLC, New Home Sells.

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12-22-21: SEC Cracks Down On SPAC Claims Dec 23, 2021

SEC officials have said that a $125 million penalty on truck maker Nikola, to settle fraud charges, might serve as a warning to all companies.

Also in this podcast: Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. - LECO, Arrow Electronics Inc. - ARW; Big Lots Inc. - BIG, MongoDB Inc. - MDB, Citigroup Inc. - C, Boeing Co. - BA, Reinvesting dividends, Health savings accounts, Existing home sales, Liquified natural gas, Steve comments on the ports backed up topic and the White House request for more oil drilling, plus an email question regarding a "wash sale"; Steve's trivia question: "Looking back in time, WAY BACK, in which YEAR was Christmas first celebrated on December 25th? AND--which U.S. state was the FIRST to declare Christmas a LEGAL holiday?"

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12-21-2021: Stocks Fell and Oil Dropped as Storm Clouds Gathered Over Global Economy Dec 22, 2021

Soaring cases of the Omicron variant in Europe and the United States are already slamming businesses and forcing governments to tighten restrictions on activity at a critical time of year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing During Inflation, Omicron, MX - Magnachip Semiconductor Corp., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, Selling Rules, Leading Economic Indicator, AR - Antero Resources Corp., Tesla Market Share, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., Precious Metals, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., PLCE - Children's Place Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the average household net worth in the United States? AND-- how would you calculate YOUR net worth?"

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12-20-2021: 4 Bad 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid When You Quit Your Job Dec 21, 2021

Before leaving your job for greener pastures, be aware of these 401(k) blunders.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Fair Value, BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., Cryptocurrency Fees, Labor Shortage, OLN - Olin Corp., ABC – Amerisource Bergen Corp., CWEN - Clearway Energy Inc. Cl C, PATH - UiPath Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR., MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

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12-17-2021: Stellantis Warns EV Cost Burden Is 'Beyond the Limits' For Automakers Dec 18, 2021

The CEO of Europe's Stellantis, the world's sixth-largest automaker, says electrification would bring 50% additional manufacturing costs compared with those for a conventional vehicle.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Electric Vehicles, Interest Rates, McDonald’s, How to Save Two Million Dollars, VEDL - Vedanta Ltd., ANWPX - American Funds New Perspective Fund A, Mortgage, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, BXP - Boston Properties Inc., TGT - Target Corp., ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

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12-16-2021: SEC Wants Stronger Insider Trading Rules as Executive Stock Sales Hit Records Dec 17, 2021

The SEC is considering stricter regulations to ensure CEOs aren’t buying and selling shares when informed by non-public information.

Today's Stocks & Topics: RGS - Regis Corp., ARK Funds, ESG Investing, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., VVV - Valvoline Inc., AFCG - AFC Gamma Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Small vs. Mid Cap, LMND - Lemonade Inc., LCID - Lucid Group Inc., BYD - Boyd Gaming Corp., NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc.

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12-15-2021: How Homeowners Can 'Cash Out' When Mortgage Rates Are Rising Dec 16, 2021

American homeowners are sitting on a record amount of home equity but taking advantage of the extra cash becomes more difficult as interest rates rise.

Today's Stocks & Topics: COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., LYB - Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. Cl A, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, TT - Trane Technologies PLC, REITs, ET - Energy Transfer LP, SXYAY - Sika AG ADR, OKE - ONEOK Inc., ETSY - Etsy Inc., Gains.

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12-14-2021: Should You Own Bonds When Yields Are So Low? Dec 15, 2021

When bond yields are below 3% (as they’ve been since 2018), bonds lose their luster as a desirable place to park money.

Today's Stocks & Topics: OGE - OGE Energy Corp., Toyota, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Warned of The Risk of A “Spontaneous Deflating of Financial Markets”, CAH - Cardinal Health Inc., KPP Management, KPP Financial Newsletter, BLNK - Blink Charging Co., SVC - Service Properties Trust, NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Even when job applicants are skilled in the required areas, a hiring manager may choose to pass on that person... so, what are the 3 reasons people don’t get hired for a job?"

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12-13-2021: Institutional Investor Warns: Own Everything But ‘Bubble Assets’ Dec 14, 2021

A former Wall Street strategist says, "Valuations are very high and what you have to remember is the valuation is more important than the story."

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Cryptocurrency, Inflation, New FCC Top Enforcer, Building a Nest Egg, BX - Blackstone Inc., LKCO - Luokung Technology Corp., Tax Laws Harvesting, ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, SLVP - iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF, ZVIA - Zevia PBC, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Carbon Credit ETFs, RIDE - Lordstown Motors Corp., MRVL - Marvell Technology Inc.

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12-10-2021: 5 Tax "To-Do’s" Before Year's End Dec 11, 2021

Investors should consider mitigating potential tax implications.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NAT - Nordic American Tankers Ltd., DDOG - Datadog Inc. Cl A, PAR - Par Technology Corp, Gross Funds, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Inflation, DOGZ - Dogness (International) Corp. Cl A, Oil, Google Salaries.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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12-9-2021: Labor Productivity Rate Fell at the Fastest Pace Since 1960 Dec 10, 2021

Federal Reserve officials watch productivity data closely because low productivity levels tend to boost inflation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WU - Western Union Co., Globalization, Citigroup, Energy Industry, CL - Colgate-Palmolive Co., RY - Royal Bank of Canada, GBTC - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., JAZZ - Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC, URNM - North Shore Global Uranium Mining ETF, UUUU - Energy Fuels Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc., TACO - Del Taco Restaurants Inc.

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12-8-2021: How Close Is the U.S. Economy to Normal? Dec 09, 2021

One analyst says consumer services are nearing full recovery, but the job market isn't.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends and Taxes, Jobs Opening Reports, The Economy in 2022, Apple and China, QDEL - Quidel Corp., AZPN - Aspen Technology Inc., VSIAX - Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral, SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., SHIP - Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., K - Kellogg Co, Stagflation, Investing for Retirement, PDBC - Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, EQT - EQT Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "In the first two days that followed, how much do you suppose the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell? AND-- what kind of returns were generated for a person who purchased U.S. blue chip stocks and held them till the end of 1945-- when World War II ended?"

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12-7-2021: Should the Fed Hike Interest Rates Immediately to Cut Stagflation Risks? Dec 08, 2021

A former Federal Reserve economist says yes, and he is warning that rising prices could send shockwaves through the economy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: DOCU - DocuSign Inc., Union Labor Cost, 15- or 30-Year Mortgage, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., VB - Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, VO - Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF, MS - Morgan Stanley, HCSG - Healthcare Services Group Inc., GSK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR, T - AT&T Inc., IAI - iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF, LUV - Southwest Airlines Co., TOST - Toast Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Over the past 30 years, what do you suppose was the AVERAGE yearly return of the S&P 500? And-- how much do you think the S&P 500 index dropped over 2 months at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?"

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12-6-2021: Opinion: What Crypto Investors Should Do Next Dec 07, 2021

The cryptocurrency market had a rough weekend when the prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano and Dogecoin, all dropped.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AMKR - Amkor Technology Inc., NASDAQ, Transportation Sector, ZNGA - Zynga Inc. Cl A, PHO - Invesco Water Resources ETF, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, TPOR - Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares, Cathie Wood, JOAN - JOANN Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.

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12-3-2021: Are the Nasdaq and the Dow Trading in a Similar Pattern to What Was Evident Just Before the Internet Bubble Burst? Dec 04, 2021

Though recent divergences aren’t as extreme as those seen in March 2000, there is a theory that postulates they are nevertheless much higher than the norm.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ORAN - Orange ADR, DIDI - DiDi Global Inc. ADR, Jobs Report, Current Technical Analysis About the Market, KRBN – Krane Shares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, STNE - StoneCo Ltd. Cl A, CRSR - Corsair Gaming Inc., AVGO - Broadcom Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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12-2-2021: CEOs And Insiders Have Sold a Record $69 Billion Of Their Stock Dec 03, 2021

Looming tax hikes and lofty share prices encourage many to take profits, but could this activity be a 'warning sign'?

Today's Stocks & Topics: DFIVX - DFA International Value Portfolio Institutional, Retail Trends, Inflation, ALL - Allstate Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Carbon Credit Funds, HMC - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ADR, 401k, Roth I-R-A, WU - Western Union Co., MTTR - Matterport Inc., Investing in the Market.

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12-1-2021: Congress Wants to Kill The 'Backdoor Roth IRA' Dec 02, 2021

Starting next year, a House-passed bill would prohibit all taxpayers from converting their after-tax contributions using the "backdoor" method to a Roth IRA.

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, Inflation, Modern Monetary Theory, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., T - AT&T Inc., New Investor, HEAR - Turtle Beach Corp., Ethereum Cryptocurrency, WU - Western Union Co., RKLB - Rocket Lab USA Inc., The Infrastructure Bill.

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11-30-2021: Where Are Home Prices Headed in 2022? Dec 01, 2021

The real estate market has been white hot in 2021 but if you’re thinking about buying or selling next year, you’ll want to know what to expect.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, Market Drop, 401k, DIS - Walt Disney Co., EXPI - eXp World Holdings Inc., Dividends, Strong Support, UUP - Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund, T - AT&T Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR., Chip Shortage.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "By age group, which set of Americans have purchased more crypto than other age ranges?"

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11-29-2021: What Are Options, Their Risk Levels, And Should You Trade Them? Nov 30, 2021

Investing in options — or contracts allowing you to bet on which direction you think a stock price is going — hit a record high in 2020.

Today's Stocks & Topics: HIMX - Himax Technologies Inc. ADR, Supply Change, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., Dividends, RBLX - Roblox Corp., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., The American Innovation and Choice Online Act, VAW - Vanguard Materials ETF, MMS - Maximus Inc., Quick Ratio, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Options.

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BLACK FRIDAY - 11-26-2021 - Best of Caller Questions Nov 26, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Long-Short Mutual Funds, Investing for Kids, Over the Counter Stocks, ETFs, Cryptocurrency for Beginners, 401k, How Many Stocks in a Portfolio, Stocks Indicators, I-Bonds, Unusual Expectations, How to Get Stocks Information, Stock Adjustment, Investing in ETFs, Investing at Old Age, Stimulus Check, Equity, Company Stocks.

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THANKSGIVING DAY - 11-25-2021 - Best of Caller Questions Nov 25, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth IRA, Mutual Funds, Rebuilding after Bankruptcy, Pullbacks, P.E. Ratio, High Yield, 200 Day Moving Average, New Roth I-R-A, Treasury Bonds, 15 or 30 Year Mortgage, Equity & Retirement, Exchange vs. O-T-C Stocks, Buy & Sell ETFs, Life Insurance, New Investor Question, Weak Dollar, Cannabis Companies, Starting Out, Stocks Indicators, Keep or Sell.

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11-24-2021: What Is The 4% Rule and How Can It Help You Save For Retirement? Nov 25, 2021

The 4% rule states that you should be able to comfortably live off of 4% of your money in investments in your first year of retirement but, recently, some financial planners have re-evaluated that assumption.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., Holiday Sales, Russia, Inflation, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., GOOG - Alphabet Inc., Covered Calls, Dividend and Stock Price, MA - Mastercard Inc., GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Dividends, NUE - Nucor Corp. or VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, APTV - Aptiv PLC.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What do you suppose is the AVERAGE unpaid balance that American homeowners have for mortgages-- as of 2020?

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11-23-2021: How to Protect Your Portfolio from Inflation Nov 24, 2021

Inflation affects various security types differently, but there are some ways to hedge against it.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MGY - Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., WY - Weyerhaeuser Co., Holiday Travel, Oil, Bull Running Out of Steam, DIS - Walt Disney Co., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., JAMF - Jamf Holding Corp., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., SPX - S&P 500 Index, NIO - NIO Inc. ADR.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What do you suppose was the amount of U.S. HOUSEHOLD DEBT at the end of 2020? AND-- for the 2020 pandemic year, did the CREDIT CARD delinquency rate... DECREASE or INCREASE?"

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11-22-2021: Home Sales Rose in October as Investors Rushed into The Market Nov 23, 2021

Realtors are now predicting full-year sales of over 6 million, which would be the highest number of sales since 2006.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Co., Capital Gains, New House Bill and Taxes, PBFX - PBF Logistics LP, BITO - ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, INRG - iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF, Inflation, RIG - Transocean Ltd., Jerome Powell, QRVO - Qorvo Inc., BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., ALLY - Ally Financial Inc.

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11-19-2021: High Profile Investor Says There’s a Misguided ‘Land Rush’ In Stocks Nov 20, 2021

It’s been a blockbuster year for U.S. public market listings, which just surpassed an unprecedented $1 trillion marker, a record that more than doubles 2020 levels.

Today's Stocks & Topics: KMTUY - Komatsu Ltd. ADR, SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., Car Rentals, Penny Stocks, Creative Destruction.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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11-18-2021: How Is Ethereum Different from Bitcoin? Nov 19, 2021

Once upon a time, when Bitcoin went up, Ethereum went up and when Bitcoin went down, Ethereum went down-- but that has changed.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Return on Invested Capital, China, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., FLT - FleetCor Technologies Inc., PSFE - Paysafe Ltd., MMM - 3M Co., F - Ford Motor Co., RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, Transaction Fees.

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11-17-2021: Why GE and J&J May Not Be the Only Iconic Companies About To Break Up Nov 18, 2021

Across all market sectors, iconic companies are under pressure from activists to split up or are making the decision to look within their own operations and slim down.

Today's Stocks & Topics: XEL - Xcel Energy Inc., Fannie & Freddie, Inflation, China, PCAR - Paccar Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., LZ - LegalZoom.com Inc., SG - Sweetgreen, Inc., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, STKL - SunOpta Inc.

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11-16-2021: The Consumer Sentiment Index Fell to A Decade Low In Early November Nov 17, 2021

Surging prices, a labor shortage, and a broken supply chain are making Americans uneasy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, WU - Western Union Co., Creating a Trust, RRD - R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., NNDM - Nano Dimension Ltd. ADR, GUSH - Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2X Shares, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., FRHC - Freedom Holding Corp., Retail Sales, Labor Participation Rate.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "With the worker shortage having an impact, can you name several of the large American companies that are already paying-- or have agreed to pay-- employees $15 per hour?"

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11-15-2021: Is The Fed Losing Credibility Over Its Inflation Narrative? Nov 16, 2021

The contention of one high profile investor is that the false characterization of inflation as transitory is risky-- and the Fed is making a major policy mistake.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Five Reasons Why the Stock Market Might Be Weaker in 2022, Price Increases and Consumers, Pay Mortgage or Retirement Plan, NHI - National Health Investors Inc., MYRG - MYR Group Inc., SCI - Service Corp. International, HOPE - Hope Bancorp Inc., Investing Options, X - United States Steel Corp., MO - Altria Group Inc.

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11-12-2021: Big Business Warning: Supply Chain Issues and Inflation Are Here to Stay Nov 13, 2021

Companies around the world are battling supply chain bottlenecks as a post-pandemic spike in consumer demand is overwhelming industrial production capabilities.

Today's Stocks & Topics: XOP - SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., Young Workers with Large Pay Increases, Consumer Sentiment, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, MMP - Magellan Midstream Partners L.P., ADS - Alliance Data Systems Corp., Fixed Income Alternatives, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., C - Citigroup Inc., Copper Stocks, WTRH - Waitr Holdings Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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11-11-2021: Report: Younger Women Are Narrowing the Gender Investing Gap Nov 12, 2021

Nearly three-fourths of millennial women, ages 25 to 40 years old, are now investing outside their retirement accounts and compared to other age groups, they are also more likely to invest for specific goals.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. Inflation, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., MMC - Marsh & McLennan Cos, Copper Stocks, Comparable Securities, ELY - Callaway Golf Co., RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp. and Justin Klein interviews an expert on the easy and cost-effective way to set-up a will or a trust.

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11-10-2021: Wholesale Prices Rose 8.6% Year-Over-Year in October, Tied for Highest Ever Nov 11, 2021

The government’s producer price index, which serves as a gauge of final demand prices from goods producers, rose 0.6% which is an indicator that inflation pressures are continuing to burden the U.S. economy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., Disney’s Earnings, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., Consumer Price Index, 401k Contributions, EPAM - EPAM Systems Inc., New Spending Package, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., EBF - Ennis Inc., DM - Desktop Metal Inc., T - AT&T Inc., Electric Vehicles Sales.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Of the 44 countries evaluated in the 2021 Global Retirement Index (GRI), what RANK do you think America earned? Were we first, last, or somewhere in between?"

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11-9-2021: Four S&P Sectors Hit New Highs Nov 10, 2021

Four S&P 500 sectors — industrials, consumer staples, consumer discretionary and technology — reached fresh all-time highs Friday (11/5), the index’s seventh straight day of gains.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Selling Roth I-R-A Stocks Before Retirement, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., UUUU - Energy Fuels Inc., NLOK – Norton Life Lock Inc., Natural Gas, SSRM - SSR Mining Inc., COP – Conoco Phillips, DD - DuPont de Nemours Inc., ZG - Zillow Group Inc. Cl A, PCRFY - Panasonic Corp. ADR, WY - Weyerhaeuser Co, China Property Sector.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 6 stages of Career Growth"

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11-8-2021: Cryptocurrencies Rally: Ethereum Hits New All-Time High Nov 09, 2021

Cryptocurrencies are known for their volatile price swings, with moves of up to 20% higher or lower relatively common.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LPX - Louisiana-Pacific Corp., New Legislation, Post-Covid Economy, MFA - MFA Financial Inc., Preferred Bonds or Preferred ETFs, VLTA - Volta Inc., WES - Western Midstream Partners L.P., YETI - YETI Holdings Inc., IAT - iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF, RIVN - Rivian Automotive, ARCB - ArcBest Corp., Natural Gas.

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11-5-2021: Zillow Shares Plunge After Company Exits Home-Buying Business Nov 06, 2021

Zillow shares have lost two-thirds of their value since February as the company’s new home-buying business turned into a money-losing albatross.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Jobs Report, California’s Natural Gas, IRS Limits for Next Year, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., MDC - M.D.C. Holdings Inc, Index Funds, WCC - Wesco International Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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11-4-2021: The Fed Holds Rates Near Zero Yet Some Borrowing Costs Are Already on The Rise Nov 05, 2021

Even though the Federal Reserve didn’t raise its benchmark rate Wednesday, the days of low rates are clearly numbered, and consumers can expect to pay more.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SYN - Synthetic Biologics Inc, IEA - Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc., I-Bonds, STNG - Scorpio Tankers Inc., JAMF - Jamf Holding Corp., RILY - B. Riley Financial Inc., Mortgage and Retirement, BG - Bunge Ltd., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., DISCA - Discovery Inc. Series A, AMC - AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Cl A, PCG - PG&E Corp.

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11-3-2021: Small Caps Kick Off November with A Rally Nov 04, 2021

The small-cap-focused Russell 2000 rose nearly 3% on Monday (11/1), far better than the S&P 500 which ended the session only slightly higher.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, OPEC, Carbon Tax, PNW - Pinnacle West Capital Corp., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Insider Trading, CPB - Campbell Soup Co., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., SBOW – Silver Bow Resources Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., GSL - Global Ship Lease Inc. Cl A, PFG - Principal Financial Group Inc., GVP - GSE Systems Inc.

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11-2-2021: What to Expect for Fund Capital Gains Distributions In 2021 Nov 03, 2021

A strong year suggests that a decent amount of capital gains will be paid out.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., Rules and Regulations About Cryptocurrency, Financial Planner, American Airlines, IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, IWR - iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, XSD - SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF, GNW - Genworth Financial Inc. Cl A, Infinite Banking, Private Contract Association, Limited Liability Company (LLC).

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What's the average number of holidays employees get paid each year in the U.S.? AND-- about how much does it cost the federal government in wage dollars to fund each PAID holiday?"

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11-1-2021: In One of The Most Volatile Markets in Decades, Active Fund Managers Underperformed Nov 02, 2021

Of the nearly 3,000 active funds analyzed by Morningstar, only 47% survived and outperformed their average passive counterpart in the 12 months through June 2021.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CEI - Camber Energy Inc., Central Banks, Oil & Gas, 401k, RY - Royal Bank of Canada, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., VICI - VICI Properties Inc., Onshoring, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, SNDR - Schneider National Inc. Cl B, Interest Rates, PSEC - Prospect Capital Corp., I-R-A, International Banks, Value of a Stock, UHAL - Amerco.

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10-29-21: Is The Market Starting To Price In More Interest Rate Hikes Than The Fed Is Indicating? Oct 30, 2021

The majority of Fed officials who have spoken on inflation say they think it’s temporary and likely to clear up once supply chain issues have dissipated, but many traders are expecting a more aggressive response.

Also in this podcast: Healthcare Services Group Inc. - HCSG, Dow Inc. - DOW, Investment Co. PLC (UK) - INVA, EQT Corp. - EQT; Do Fibonacci numbers tell us anything about the market today?, Which investing strategy should I use?, iTunes review question: What does taking profits mean?, Steve comments on new battery technology and the building real estate "difficulties" in China, Steve shares highlights of the KPP Premium Newsletter, and MORE.

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10-28-21: Third-Quarter Economic Growth May Not Paint A Pretty Picture Oct 29, 2021

The U.S. economic recovery slowed sharply in the previous three months and, as products remained stranded at normally bustling ports, employers struggled to find workers and consumers battled with rising prices.

Also in this podcast: Vanguard CA Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund - (VCAIX), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust - (SPY), Boston Beer Co. - (SAM), Medical Properties Trust Inc. - (MPW), Smartsheet Inc. - (SMAR); Donor advised funds, Justin comments on the FTC scrutiny of Facebook, and MORE.

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10-27-21: Will This Be A ‘Brutal Winter’ For The Energy Markets? Oct 28, 2021

Leaders of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan have all publicly said that supply chain bottlenecks could cause heightened inflation for a prolonged period.

Also in this podcast: U.S. Lime & Minerals Inc. - (USLM), ProShares UltraPro Short - SPXU, Bank of America Corp. (BAC); Portolio Percentages & Telsa Inc. - (TSLA), Choose between a 15 or 30 year mortgage?, Dollar cost averaging?, Steve comments on: Durable goods orders report, Google "blowout" earnings, FCC and ban on China Telecom; iTunes review questions for SilverSun Technologies Inc. - (SSNT), Ovintiv Inc. - (OVV); Steve's TRIVIA question on the History of Soda Pop mentioning Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP).

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10-26-21: Could Investing In Climate Change Startups Be A Good Idea? Oct 27, 2021

Getting to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is going to require a revolution in the production of everything we produce, and a revolution in everything we consume.

ALSO in this podcast: PayPal Holdings Inc. - PYPL, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. - SHIP, Stryker Corp. - SYK; plus U.S. oil supply is at a record low, China has an energy crush, Steve's TRIVIA question (credit card history) and MORE.

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10-25-21 -- Wall Street Seeks To Change The Struggling SPAC Market Oct 26, 2021

Special purpose acquisition companies raise money on the public markets and they have come under scrutiny for disproportionate insider benefits and lucrative incentives, oftentimes at the expense of retail investors.

ALSO in this podcast: Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. - BUD, International Business Machines Corp. - IBM, Moody's Corp. - MCO, Digital World Acquisition Corp. - DWAC; Roth IRAs, SPAC market, Bonds, Potential taxes on billionaires, Inflation and its potential effect on crypto space, Digital payments can be problematic, iTunes question on IPOs--GlobalFoundries.

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Best of Caller Questions 10-22-2021 Oct 23, 2021

In this encore collection of listener questions, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein take turns responding to InvestTalk callers. In this compilation episode, topics include: Schwab SWPPX; Saving money for a home purchase; What do you think of the economy, Steve; Closed-ended funds; Where to store holdings for stock buying and investing?; and MORE.

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10-21-2021: Economists Are Concerned About the U.S. Worker Shortage Oct 22, 2021

There are more than ten million U.S. job vacancies spread across all sectors and the worker supply problem is holding back output and increasing inflation pressures.

Today's Stocks & Topics: INTC - Intel Corp., Paul Tudor Jones, Banks, What to Do with Extra Money, PTY - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund, VRM - Vroom Inc., CVNA - Carvana Co. Cl A, TSP - TuSimple Holdings Inc., LEU - Centrus Energy Corp, ETFs and Fees, U - Unity Software Inc.

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10-20-2021: First U.S. Bitcoin Futures ETF Launches Oct 21, 2021

The arguments in favor of this ETF include a claim that the futures market is a better place for price discovery and that it guards against market manipulation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, CDs, Tether, Oil Prices, Banks, AG - First Majestic Silver Corp, GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., ORAN - Orange ADR, GOOS - Canada Goose Holdings Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp, Bitcoin, Selling a Put.

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10-19-2021: Global Energy Crisis: How Key Countries Are Responding Oct 20, 2021

As demand increases amid the pandemic fallout, there is a shortage of supply and prices are rising rapidly.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Earnings, Economy Slowdown, Electric Vehicles, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Investing Books, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Railroad Industry, HAL - Halliburton Co., Foxconn.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Approximately-- How many companies are listed on U.S. Stock Exchanges?"

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10-18-2021: Homebuilder Sentiment Bounces Back Despite Ongoing Supply Chain Problems Oct 19, 2021

The nation’s homebuilders aren’t seeing any relief from supply chain issues that have slowed construction recently, but high buyer demand appears to be making up for it.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CRSP - CRISPR Therapeutics AG, Productivity, Energy, Gas Bills, LTH - Life Time Group Holdings Inc., STNE – Stone Co Ltd. Cl A, Industries to Keep an Eye On, BNS - Bank of Nova Scotia, UEC - Uranium Energy Corp., RYCEY - Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC ADR.

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10-15-2021: Why Investing Your Emergency Fund Is a Bad Idea Oct 16, 2021

With inflation de-valuing your money over time, it can be easy to feel as if you’re “wasting” the growth potential of your emergency money by only keeping it in a savings account.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VNOM - Viper Energy Partners L.P. Un, Retail Sales, China Buying U.S. National Gas, Inflation, OPRT - Oportun Financial Corp., F - Ford Motor Co., Oil Prices, T - AT&T Inc., DFS - Discover Financial Services, NUE - Nucor Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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10-14-2021: Evidence Warns of the Need for a 'Cautious View' Before Investing in China Oct 15, 2021

One prominent investor says the ‘deck is stacked’ in China, so why bother?

Today's Stocks & Topics: QRVO - Qorvo Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, Nuclear Energy, Gas Shortages, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc., SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, MU - Micron Technology Inc., PAGS - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. Cl A.

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10-13-2021: Study Finding: COVID Pandemic Has Disrupted Retirement Plans for 35% of Americans Oct 13, 2021

Depending on their personal situations, COVID-19 has been either a financial boom or bust for workers, and the fallout is also affecting retirement timelines.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., Assets to Own, Shipping Bottleneck, Cash vs. Bonds, BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., T - AT&T Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Dividends, MESA - Mesa Air Group Inc., AG - First Majestic Silver Corp., TRTN - Triton International Ltd., Portfolio Management.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "In which YEAR did the U.S. Treasury begin printing PAPER MONEY? And-- in which YEAR was the $2 bill FIRST printed?"

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10-12-2021: Supply Chains Are Reeling Under Severe Pressure Oct 13, 2021

Despite the massive disruptions, are there potential investment opportunities across some affected sectors?

Today's Stocks & Topics: BRBR – Bell Ring Brands Inc. Cl A, Labor Force Participation, Earnings Season and Inflation, Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), Smart Planning & Retirement, CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., MRO - Marathon Oil Corp., INTC - Intel Corp., CRSR - Corsair Gaming Inc., Retirement Plans and Taxes.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 12 states that DO IMPOSE an estate tax?"

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10-11-2021: With a TIPS, the Principal Adjusts with Inflation as Measured by CPI Oct 12, 2021

If a highly inflationary period occurs, a Treasury Inflation-Protected Security or “TIPS” promises that you’ll get your principal back in inflation-adjusted dollars.

Today's Stocks & Topics: OPCH - Option Care Health Inc., Banks, JOAN - JOANN Inc., MRNA - Moderna Inc., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., AEHR - Aehr Test Systems, BXS - BancorpSouth Bank, DDOG - Datadog Inc. Cl A, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, CASH - Meta Financial Group Inc.

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10-8-2021: Why It Makes Sense to Have a Health Savings Account Oct 09, 2021

A health savings account offers triple tax benefits that stretch your healthcare dollars further.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Jobs Report, Selling Your Home, Ireland Tax Agreement, SAN - Banco Santander S.A. ADR, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, PFE - Pfizer Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, RKLB - Rocket Lab USA Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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10-7-2021: How Hackers Drained the Cryptocurrency Accounts of Thousands of Coinbase Users Oct 07, 2021

Apparently, they started with a password phishing scheme, next exploited a flaw in Coinbase security, and then emptied accounts.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WPM - Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., ADBE - Adobe Inc., Roth I-R-As, VMHG - Victory Marine Holdings Corp., The Bond Market and Cryptocurrency, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., MKSI - MKS Instruments Inc., Criminal Misused of Cryptocurrency, K1 Form, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., Energy.

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10-6-2021: U.S. and Chinese Regulators Are in a Bind Over a Three-Letter Acronym: V-I-E Oct 07, 2021

An arcane accounting term has become a focal point of securities regulators in Washington and Beijing, whose goals may be, oddly, aligned when it comes to U.S. listings of Chinese companies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: UNM - Unum Group, Coal Supply, Builders Looking for Alternative Materials, Beijing Regulators, FBGRX - Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, 401k, FTNT - Fortinet Inc., SMNEY - Siemens Energy AG ADR, MPLX - MPLX L.P.

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10-5-2021: Expert: How to Talk About Money Oct 06, 2021

An author explains how to break the stigma and have real conversations about finances.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PSFE - Paysafe Ltd., Supply Change Issues, Windows 11, October Crashes, VFORX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund Investor, Target Date Funds, IEP - Icahn Enterprises L.P., Getting a Credit Card, Gains and Losses, HFC - HollyFrontier Corp., KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., ABB - ABB Ltd. ADR.

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10-4-2021: Powell Says the Fed Faces ‘Difficult Trade-Off’ If Inflation Doesn’t Moderate Oct 05, 2021

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told lawmakers last week (9/30) that the central bank still expects a recent spell of high inflation to reverse but said it was difficult to pinpoint when that might happen.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PM - Philip Morris International Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc., Chinese Stocks, The Housing Market, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), Dividend & Share Price, ARCVF - ARCADIS N.V., 100 Day Moving Average, GRMN - Garmin Ltd., MGNI - Magnite Inc., SPXU - ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500, APT - Alpha Pro Tech Ltd, Retirement, SKYT - SkyWater Technology Inc.

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10-1-2021: Supply Chain Issues and COVID Variant Surges Are Hurting Retailers Oct 02, 2021

With Kohl’s, Nordstrom, and Macy’s shares trading lower, and Bed Bath & Beyond feeling the pain, what's ahead for retailers?

Today's Stocks & Topics: VWEAX - Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Admiral, Record Breaking on New IPOs, Manufacturing, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., KTRA - Kintara Therapeutics Inc., CCL - Carnival Corp., Dividends, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc.,

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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9-30-2021: Rising Number of Retiring Baby Boomers May Be Creating ‘Eye-Opening’ Changes Oct 01, 2021

In an economy hungry for employees, can organizations find ways to adapt and attract boomers back to jobs they held before the pandemic?

Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, BIG - Big Lots Inc., OPEC, China, ETHE - Grayscale Ethereum Trust, GOEV - Canoo Inc., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc.

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9-29-2021: One Market Bull Has Issued A 10% Correction Warning Sep 30, 2021

The analyst went on pullback watch in midsummer and his concerns include hotter-than-expected inflation, COVID variants, and policy uncertainty in Washington DC.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SAN - Banco Santander S.A. ADR, Food Prices, OPEC, FDX - FedEx Corp., OKE - ONEOK Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, BCEI - Bonanza Creek Energy Inc., Stablecoins, MCB - Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp., MU - Micron Technology Inc.

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9-28-2021: OPEC Chief: Surging Gas Prices Are The ‘Transition Premium’ In the Push Toward Renewables Sep 29, 2021

Global gas prices have tripled this year alone, sending ripples through markets and raising concerns that prices of the commodity will only continue to rise.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, Consumer Confidence Index, Best Countries for a Comfortable Retirement, Ford Factories, INTC - Intel Corp., UAA - Under Armour Inc. Cl A, I-R-A Rollover, Treasury Rates, QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, ZG - Zillow Group Inc. Cl A, Companies Buying Shares Back, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac.

TRIVIA QUESTION: As we go to break, here is my trivia question: "Can you name the 7 things you may regret keeping in a safe deposit box?"

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9-27-2021: ROI Profits For 'Home-Flipping' Are Decreasing Sep 28, 2021

Returns are shrinking for several reasons including the price of home acquisition and the higher cost of rehabbing a house due to inflation and supply chain disruptions.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings Per Share, BG - Bunge Ltd., WDC - Western Digital Corp., STX - Seagate Technology Holdings PLC, TELL - Tellurian Inc., 401k Allocation, RPD - Rapid7 Inc., Jobs Report & The Market, Shipping Containers, JOAN - JOANN Inc., Stocks Go Down and Insiders Don’t Buy, SBS - Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ADR.

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9-24-2021: What Will Happen When the Fed Starts 'Tapering’? Sep 25, 2021

Tapering represents a teeing up of future rate hikes, though they appear to be at least a year in the distance.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in ETFs, Leading Economic Index Report, Nike Sales, Debt, Rising Taxes, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Real Estate, POWW - AMMO Inc., TCS - Container Store Group Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP, JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Dividends.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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9-23-2021: Making Rapid-Fire Changes to Take Advantage of Market Trends Is Easier Said Than Done Sep 24, 2021

Tactical asset allocation funds typically shift between asset classes in an attempt to benefit from shorter-term changes in market trends.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., GRWG – Grow Generation Corp., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., 401k, VFC - VF Corp., BIG - Big Lots Inc., Tapering.

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9-22-2021: What Are the Options for Reducing the “Sequence of Returns” Risk? Sep 23, 2021

New retirees, or anyone on the verge of retiring, may want to consider what an extended stock market dip would mean for their portfolio.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Government & Cryptocurrency, Existing Home Sales, ADC - Agree Realty Corp., Institutional Ownership, Real Estate vs. Stock Market, ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., HEMZX - Virtus Vontobel Emerging Markets Oppty Fund A, Fees for Services.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name WHAT ARE EXPECTED TO BE-- some of the fastest growing job areas of the next decade... and HOW MUCH they might pay?"

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9-21-2021: Investors Turned to Foreign Stocks in August Sep 21, 2021

Analysis shows that investors have not had a consistent 'appetite' for U.S. equity funds.

Today's Stocks & Topics: RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Homes Construction, China, Canadian Inflation, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, ITW - Illinois Tool Works Inc., SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., Researching a Company, Trust Funds, OGN - Organon & Co., Interest Rates, T - AT&T Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Did you know that there are actually 2 different start dates for our climate's seasons? AND-- in the S&P 500, which INVESTING season has been shown to produce superior returns?"

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9-20-2021: Could A Proposal to Prohibit IRAs From Holding Certain Private Investments Be Bad for Some Investors? Sep 21, 2021

A tax package unveiled in the House would forbid individual retirement accounts from holding some types of private investments typically reserved for the wealthy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CCJ - Cameco Corp., Inflation, Inherited Stocks, CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR (, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, X - United States Steel Corp., RDSA - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A, INTC - Intel Corp., AAWW - Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.

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9-17-2021: Is the Stock Market Undergoing a Slow-Motion Deterioration? Sep 18, 2021

One analyst thinks it is and he cites seasonal weakness, uncertainty over the COVID delta variant, and rising labor and material costs.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SLGG - Super League Gaming Inc., VIA - Via Renewables Inc., Cryptocurrency, Free Money, TCS - Container Store Group Inc., Term Life Insurance, BIG - Big Lots Inc., STOR - STORE Capital Corp., CEI - Camber Energy Inc.

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9-16-2021: Bond Quality Is Closely Linked to Yield Sep 17, 2021

Strategic-beta corporate-bond ETFs may outperform, but investors should proceed with caution.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, New Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cannabis Stocks, Economic Indicators, NEM - Newmont Corp., URNM - NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF, T - AT&T Inc., SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, SNAP - Snap Inc., RTX - Raytheon Technologies Corp., SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, UNP - Union Pacific Corp., JBL - Jabil Inc.

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9-15-2021: Will Congress Close a Crypto Investor Tax Loophole? Sep 16, 2021

House Democrats have proposed a bill that would make crypto subject to anti-abuse rules, just like stocks, bonds, and other securities.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BROS - Dutch Bros Inc., Holding Bonds, Retirement Plans, Uranium, AZZUF - Azarga Uranium Corp., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., BUD - Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. ADR, Solar Industry, DOCRF - CloudMD Software & Services Inc., VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR.

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9-14-2021: Oil Rises to Near Six-Week High as U.S. Supply Concerns Dominate Sep 15, 2021

Hurricane Ida hit the Gulf Coast hard, but the U.S. government has agreed to sell crude oil from the nation's emergency reserve to eight companies under a scheduled auction to raise money for the federal budget.

Today's Stocks & Topics: URNM - Northshore Global Uranium Mining ETF, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), Housing in China, Roth Conversion, Gold & Silver, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., Late-Start Retirement, CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, DOCN – Digital Ocean Holdings Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "As it applies to personal BUDGET guidelines, what is the '50/30/20' rule?"

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9-13-2021: Investing Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Sep 14, 2021

The global crisis has been just one of many challenges for investors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Compensation, TTCF - Tattooed Chef Inc., Democrats and Tax Laws, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, Traditional I-R-A & Taxes, GMRE - Global Medical REIT Inc., Options, PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, PTY - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund, SRE - Sempra, Investing Books.

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9-10-2021: Hedge Funds Slash China Exposure Amid Ongoing Regulatory Crackdown Sep 11, 2021

According to one high profile firm, hedge fund exposure to Chinese equities and indexes listed in the U.S. has dropped to a two-year low.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Growth Stocks vs. Dividends, People Quitting Jobs, Beige Book, OTTR - Otter Tail Corp., ALL - Allstate Corp., Producer Price Index, Retirement Funds Management, Jobs Report, TXRH - Texas Roadhouse Inc., UTHR - United Therapeutics Corp., Housing.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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9-9-2021: Growth vs. Value Investing: What You Need to Know About Both To Make the Most of Your Money Sep 10, 2021

Value and growth investing can be divided into all kinds of sub-strategies and competing philosophies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., Going Green, Brian Armstrong (Coinbase), P.E. Ratio Calculation, Rollover 401k, WAMCX - Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund Investor, AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, Wealth Transfer, ORCL - Oracle Corp., Covered Calls, 401k Options.

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9-8-2021: How Do You 'Optimize' a Portfolio for the Real World? Sep 09, 2021

An author and psychologist have argued that portfolios which factor in HOW PEOPLE BEHAVE-- are better than portfolios perfected via spreadsheet.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PG - Procter & Gamble Co., QURE - uniQure N.V., Morgan Stanley, Income, NGVC - Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Shipping and Logistics, DAC - Danaos Corp., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., JBL - Jabil Inc., ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., AL - Air Lease Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you describe the difference between a 401(k) plan and a 401(a) plan?"

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9-7-2021: In the World of FAANG Stocks, Could Netflix Have a Definite Advantage? Sep 08, 2021

Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Alphabet have outperformed the broader markets, but these stocks still face numerous threats.

Today's Stocks & Topics: POR - Portland General Electric Co., ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc., RIG - Transocean Ltd., El Salvador & Bitcoin, ARKK - Innovation ETF, Loans & The Housing Market, CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., International Stocks, MMM - 3M Co., BDRY - Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF, JOAN - JOANN Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you can't seem to get and stay ahead-- you should be aware of the key beliefs and behaviors that will keep you in perpetual debt... so, can you name 4 or 5 'debt immersion' signals?"

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9-6-2021 - Best of Caller Questions - Labor Day Sep 06, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds vs ETFs, Retirement, Index Funds & Dividends, Saving to Buy a House, 401k Contributions, The Economy, Interest Rates, Relocating for Retirement, 401k, Investing Strategy, Rental Prices, Holdings, Real Estate, Backdoor Roth I-R-A, Investing in Australia, Companies Buying Back Stocks, EV Sector, Municipal Bonds.

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9-3-2021: PayPal Might Add a Stock-Trading Platform to Its Expanding Line-up Sep 04, 2021

First, PayPal took a leap into cryptocurrencies and now it is exploring ways to let users trade individual stocks.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LCID - Lucid Group Inc., Jobs Report, GM to Halt Production, KR - Kroger Co., JOAN - JOANN Inc., TRTN - Triton International Ltd., CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc, Rising Wages, INMD - InMode Ltd., Block 5, New Investor, New China Stock Exchange,

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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9-2-2021: What Is the Gap Between Investor Returns and Total Returns?' Sep 03, 2021

Investor returns (also known as dollar-weighted returns or internal rates of return) often differ from reported total returns because of the timing of cash inflows and outflows.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate Market, V - Visa Inc. Cl A, SYN - Synthetic Biologics Inc., BLK - BlackRock Inc., SLQT – Select Quote Inc., Good Dividend Stocks, KOS - Kosmos Energy Ltd., Risk, VOD - Vodafone Group PLC ADR., Charles Ponzi.

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9-1-2021: Coinbase Continues to Displease Customers with New 'Security Error' Sep 02, 2021

After hacking complaints last week, Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has acknowledged it erroneously told 125,000 customers that their security settings had changed.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CROX - Crocs Inc., Roth I-R-A, World Supply Change, Investment Software, AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, Gains, Green Energy, FIGS - FIGS Inc., ADSK - Autodesk Inc., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., BWA - BorgWarner Inc.

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8-31-2021: What's The Smart Play Now If Housing Is 'Cooling Down'? Sep 01, 2021

All four regions of the U.S. reported a year-over-year decline in pending home sales, which is an indicator of home sales that are likely to take place in one to two months.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LZB - La-Z-Boy Inc., Home Sales, China vs. Online Gaming, Portfolio Management, Tapering, BBL - BHP Group PLC ADR, ENS - EnerSys, IAUF - iShares Gold Strategy ETF, Several Roth I-R-A Accounts, ORCL - Oracle Corp., KKR - KKR & Co. Inc., FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc.,

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 4 or 5 'Ways to Improve Your Credit Score'?

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8-30-2021: Could Certain 'Fed-Proof' Stocks Be Due for A Bounce? Aug 31, 2021

Not all consumer discretionary stocks will perform equally, but some could be setting up for a strong end to the year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NSRGY - Nestle S.A. ADR, Crypto Firms, Estate Planning, SSSS - SuRo Capital Corp., RJF - Raymond James Financial Inc., Investing Strategy: The Wash Rule, BSRTF - BSR Real Estate Investment Trust, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, NAPA - Duckhorn Portfolio Inc, CAG - Conagra Brands Inc., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, Roth I-R-A.

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8-27-2021: Report: Amazon Plans to Open Department Stores Aug 28, 2021

Large retail locations that resemble department stores would be added to Amazon's book, grocery, and cashier-less convenience stores.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Canadian Housing, Economic Statistics, American Foods That Have Been Banned in Other Countries, MDT - Medtronic PLC, BOMN - Boston Omaha Corp., Selling Option Puts, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc, Portfolio Risk, Buy-Sell Ratio, Gold & Silver, Short vs. Long Term.

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8-26-2021: Use Caution When Chasing Yield Aug 27, 2021

Dividend-income funds can look appealing to those seeking a stable source of income but there is some nuance to determining what constitutes a good dividend-income index strategy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, Saving Money to Buy a House, SU - Suncor Energy Inc., JHG - Janus Henderson Group PLC, AG - First Majestic Silver Corp, NUE - Nucor Corp., EXAS - Exact Sciences Corp., Looking for New Companies to Invest In, REITs, BA - Boeing Co.

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8-25-2021: Could the Stock Market Be Wrong About a Growth Slowdown And The Delta Peak? Aug 25, 2021

One analyst believes the stock and bond markets have been delivering opposing messages regarding the strength of the economic recovery.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SD - SandRidge Energy Inc., What is Money, ABT - Abbott Laboratories, SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, Selling Strategy, MUDS - Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp. II Cl A, COG - Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., MCY - Mercury General Corp., Payments to Dividends, ESI - Element Solutions Inc., TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., Durable goods Numbers.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you're thinking of purchasing a home, you've probably started shopping for a mortgage-- so, can you name several ways to obtain a home mortgage?"

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8-24-2021: 3 Sectors with the Biggest Fair Value Increases Aug 25, 2021

As the economic recovery continued to quickly move thanks in part to roaring consumer demand, some analysts have increased their fair value estimates at a more modest rate.

Today's Stocks & Topics: KR - Kroger Co., Financial Quist, Habits a Self-made Millionaires, IEC - IEC Electronics Corp., IDT - IDT Corp. Cl B, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, CFR - Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., RCL - Royal Caribbean Group, Backdoor Roth I-R-A, COG - Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., CXM - Sprinklr Inc. Cl A.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 or 4 of the typical 'Estate Planning Mistakes' that you should avoid?"

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8-23-2021: Business Activity Shows Pace of Economic Expansion Slowing Aug 24, 2021

Shortages of raw materials and labor now appear to be holding back output as well as fanning inflation, according to the IHS Markit data.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Food Service Sector, The Housing Market, Credit Cards Fees, SLI - Standard Life Investments Property Income Trust PLC, Stock Split, SCHH - Schwab U.S. REIT ETF, RMO - Romeo Power Inc., Cardano Cryptocurrency, MBT - Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR, ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., Beating SNP 500, Z - Zillow Group Inc. Cl C, COIN - Coinbase Global Inc.

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8-20-2021: Analyst: China’s Crackdown Not Likely to Force U.S. Investors Out Of Its Markets Aug 21, 2021

"There’s no way that we’re going to separate the capital markets of China and the U.S. because they’re too intertwined"-- but can this claim be right?

Today's Stocks & Topics: OGN - Organon & Co., CFG - Citizens Financial Group Inc., 10-Year Bond Yield, Reasons for a Correction, Walmart or Amazon, WTRH - Waitr Holdings Inc., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, PAAS - Pan American Silver Corp., The Economy, SID - Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ADR, Dividend Focus Portfolio, CPNG - Coupang Inc.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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8-19-2021: Car Buyers Beware The 'Rule of 78' Aug 20, 2021

As opposed to a flat rate borrowing arrangement, a loan that utilizes the rule of 78 will cause you to have a larger outstanding principal and thus a larger amount still due.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CI - Cigna Corp., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., SQFT - Presidio Property Trust Cl A, SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A, YOU - Clear Secure Inc., Interest Rates, Mining Sector, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, QIWI - QIWI PLC ADR, HEXO - HEXO Corp.

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8-18-2021: Private Capital Groups Soar on Boom in Unlisted Assets Aug 19, 2021

As investors seek to benefit from the hefty fees, the biggest listed U.S. private capital companies have more than tripled in value since last year’s market sell-off.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LOTZ - CarLotz Inc., The Fed Meeting, Natural Gas, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., PBCT - People's United Financial Inc., MOGO - Mogo Inc., ROG.SW - Roche Holding AG, SPOT - Spotify Technology S.A., LCID - Lucid Group Inc., ABEV - Ambev S.A. ADR, BX - Blackstone Inc., KKRKKR & Co. Inc.

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8-17-2021: Employers Have No 'Return-To-Office' Plans in Place For One-Third Of Remote Workers Aug 18, 2021

The resurgence of COVID-19 cases is creating uncertainty for future plans, including the potential return to office environments.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CRUS - Cirrus Logic Inc., WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., SBNY - Signature Bank, PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, OSK - Oshkosh Corp., Utility Grid Sector, CARR - Carrier Global Corp., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, Retail Sales, Dividends, Ex-Dividend Date, Riots and Insurance, JP Morgan.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What do you suppose is the AVERAGE amount of STUDENT LOAN DEBT for persons aged 62 and older in the U.S.? AND-- how many people are in that group?"

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8-16-2021: Is the Fed Getting Ready to Taper Bond Purchases in September? Aug 17, 2021

Growing inflation pressures at the wholesale level are part of the unexpected economic data that may have opened the door for the Federal Reserve to make a policy change.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MOGO - Mogo Inc., JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., Tesla Auto-Pilot System, PFE - Pfizer Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., PLYA - Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., 403B, Shareholders, KWEB – Krane Shares CSI China Internet ETF, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, BIDU - Baidu Inc. ADR.

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8-13-2021: Is Lump-Sum Investing a Better Option Than Dollar-Cost Averaging? Aug 13, 2021

New research looked at rolling 10-year returns on $1 million starting in 1950 and compared results between an immediate lump-sum investment and dollar-cost averaging.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MU - Micron Technology Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Reason Why Not Saving for Retirement, Antitrust Enforcement, 401k, HART - IQ Healthy Hearts ETF, CLX - Clorox Co., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., VCR - Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF, WM - Waste Management Inc., ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, IEC - IEC Electronics Corp.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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8-12-2021: Apple and Google Are the Targets of Proposed Legislation Aug 13, 2021

Following complaints to Congress by software developers, a new bipartisan bill would shake up the way Apple and Google run their mobile app stores.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VICI - VICI Properties Inc., China Ports, GRBK - Green Brick Partners Inc., Producer Price Index Numbers, GRBK - Green Brick Partners Inc., NIO - NIO Inc. ADR, Relocating for Retirement, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc., WW - WW International Inc., Investing & Taxes, GMRE - Global Medical REIT Inc., AGNC - AGNC Investment Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name SOME of the myths concerning what it takes to become a millionaire?"

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8-11-2021: ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Loans Could Lower Your Credit Score Aug 12, 2021

Depending on your loan provider, even if you pay on time, taking out a POS loan can either increase, decrease or have no impact at all on your credit score.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AMGN - Amgen Inc., ORAN - Orange ADR, Hackers, Apple Under Attack, GNOG - Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inc., DKNG - DraftKings Inc. Cl A, Closed-end Funds, D - Dominion Energy Inc., When to sell Holdings, AMED - Amedisys Inc., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.

TRIVIA QUESTION: Can you name the '5 Things Most Americans Don’t Know About Social Security?

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8-10-2021: Opinion: Some Things About Crypto Are Becoming Very Apparent Aug 11, 2021

The cryptocurrency space continues to be characterized by conversations surrounding its adoption and investment by large institutional investors, but its volatility remains a problem.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WTRH - Waitr Holdings Inc., Highest Paid CEOs, More Stimulus Checks, S&P 500, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., QDEL - Quidel Corp., Student Loans, BTG - B2Gold Corp., VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, RTLR - Rattler Midstream L.P., ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, PLUG - Plug Power Inc., PICK - iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking back in time, how many employees did IBM have in 1915? And what do you suppose was IBM's gross income by 1925?"

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8-9-2021: How to Invest in the Single-Family Rental Market Without Buying a House Aug 10, 2021

Fundrise offers a way for smaller, unaccredited investors to compete, but what are the risks?

Today's Stocks & Topics: Rental Prices, Big Stores that are Closing, Cryptocurrency, TYL - Tyler Technologies Inc., INTC - Intel Corp., CLX - Clorox Co., CAH - Cardinal Health Inc., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, How to Become a Financial Advisor, PWR - Quanta Services Inc., Cash Investing, MO - Altria Group Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: By definition, WHAT is an RMD? AND--can you name a few of the accounts that have RMD requirements?"

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8-6-2021: More Than 7.5 million Americans Are Headed Toward An 'Unemployment Cliff' Aug 07, 2021

Those who could be ineligible for state benefits include the long-term unemployed, the self-employed, gig workers, and freelancers.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PPL - PPL Corp., VST - Vistra Corp., JHML - John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., GXO - GXO Logistics Inc., Jobs Report, 401k, NIO - NIO Inc. ADR, The Cost of Flying to Space, REITs, Electric Vehicles.

TRIVIA QUESTION: By definition, WHAT is an RMD? AND--can you name a few of the accounts that have RMD requirements?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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8-5-2021: 7 Ways to Reduce Your Required Minimum Distributions in Retirement Aug 06, 2021

You've been busy saving in your retirement accounts, but have you learned the best way to withdraw money in your golden years?

Today's Stocks & Topics: TGLS - Tecnoglass Inc., Savings, Electric Vehicles, Real Estate, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., HSBC - HSBC Holdings PLC ADR, VST - Vistra Corp., Inherited I-R-A, VEDL - Vedanta Ltd. ADR, Roth 401k & Required Minimum Distribution, PAM - Pampa Energia S.A. ADR., HPQ - HP Inc., ABB - ABB Ltd. ADR, RXT - Rackspace Technology Inc.

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8-4-2021: Household Debt Surges to Highest Level In 14 Years Aug 05, 2021

According to the Federal Reserve, household debt in the second quarter jumped to nearly $15 trillion.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GNTX - Gentex Corp., August Statistics, IPOs, Hedge Funds, Amazon's Drone Delivery Program, SEMR - SEMrush Holdings Inc., CRSP - CRISPR Therapeutics AG, HACK - ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF, LB – L Brands Inc., VSCO - Victoria's Secret & Co., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., RXN - Rexnord Corp., TGT - Target Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Personal finance website Bankrate-dot-com ranked each U.S. state across five key areas. What states were determined to be the WORST places to retire?"

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8-3-2021: It Looks Like U.S. Consumers Are Ready and Willing to Spend More Aug 04, 2021

According to Mastercard, consumer spending in America is on pace to exceed pre-pandemic levels, and “aversion to cash” is leading to an increase in digital payments.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Long-Short Mutual Funds, Investing for Kids, Over the Counter Stocks, ETFs, Cryptocurrency for Beginners, 401k, How Many Stocks in a Portfolio, RGR - Sturm Ruger & Co., VXUS - Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, Health Savings Account, AAPL - Apple Inc., Supply Changes, SKLZ - Skillz Inc, ADBE - Adobe Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., UNP - Union Pacific Corp., GE - General Electric Co., GE Reverse Split.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 4 or 5 reasons why you might be better off downsizing before retirement?"

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8-2-2021: Could Higher Inflation Benefit Financial-Services Companies? Aug 03, 2021

After the recent increase in stock prices, the median North American financial sector stock trades at a 10% premium to its fair value estimate.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Wages, MGA - Magna International Inc., Roth I-R-A, LVS - Las Vegas Sands Corp., INFL - Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, BIG - Big Lots Inc., SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., GM - General Motors Co., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., NTDOF - Nintendo Co. Ltd.

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7-30-2021: Can You Put Too Much into A Health Savings Account? Jul 31, 2021

HSA investors are attracted to the accounts' benefits--the ability to make pretax contributions, enjoy tax-free compounding, and take tax-free withdrawals to pay qualified healthcare expenses.

Today's Stocks & Topics: DUOL - Duolingo Inc., Robinhood, Housing, Economic Data, Costco Membership Card, 10 Used Things Not to Buy, AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, Portfolio Management, Put/Call Ratio, ALT - Altimmune Inc., NKLA - Nikola Corp., HACK - ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "According to a CEO who claims to have read more than 1,000 resumes, WHAT ARE a few of the things you should NOT have on your resume?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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7-29-2021: With FED Rates Held to Near Zero, What Are Your Best Moves? Jul 30, 2021

The low-interest rate environment will end at some point and the catalyst could be increasing inflation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Pandemic Winners and Losers, Washington’s Oil Lobby and Climate Change, China, The Fed & REITs, SNP 500, IRBT - iRobot Corp., FUJHY - Subaru Corp. ADR, FUJHF - Subaru Corp., T - AT&T Inc., BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., JOAN - JOANN Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson.

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7-28-2021: Is E-Commerce Cooling Now and Will There Be a Holiday Shipping Surge? Jul 29, 2021

Domestic package volume could come under pressure as shoppers return to stores and customers scramble to replenish inventory.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PEY - Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF, Employee Stock Options, Reopening of the Economy, MNMD - Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc., APPH - AppHarvest Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP, HII - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., CLM - Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc., Paying Off Your Mortgage, Raising Minimum Wage, INTU - Intuit Inc., ALB - Albemarle Corp., CHPT - ChargePoint Holdings Inc, Brokers Account.

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7-27-2021: If Retirement Is Looming, Where Should You Keep Your Money? Jul 28, 2021

As you approach your non-working years, it’s crucial to make sure you’ve got a clear plan for how you can afford to live on a fixed income-- and how your cash is invested.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., How to Pay Your Mortgage Faster, Chinese Stocks, Employee Rights, POAHY - Porsche Automobile Holding SE ADR, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, MGM - MGM Resorts International, PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Stock Search Engine, LVS - Las Vegas Sands Corp., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

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7-26-2021: Oil Prices Take a Hit After Massive Hedge Fund Sales Jul 27, 2021

Much of the bullish sentiment and hedge fund position-building that helped push Brent crude towards a multi-year high has since ebbed away.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying a House, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Mortgage and Foreclosure, Pass Performance, Credit Scores, CROX - Crocs Inc., Pensions, WISH – Context Logic Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., EAF - GrafTech International Ltd., HCSG - Healthcare Services Group Inc., BMEAX - BlackRock High Equity Income Fund Investor A, PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., SLGN - Silgan Holdings Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp.

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7-23-2021: How to Best Handle Supply Chain 'Blind Spots' Jul 24, 2021

In the manufacturing business, it is essential to deliver on trust and reliability-- so maintaining supply chains is critical.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Using Retirement Money to Buy a House, Jobless Claims, Home Depot, Supply Changes, MAA - Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc., SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, AMRK - A-Mark Precious Metals Inc., Benefits, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Health Savings Account, Flexible Expending Account, Portfolio Management, SPKE - Spark Energy Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "In a recent survey, The Federal Reserve found that approximately 46% of adults in America couldn't pay a $400 emergency expense — or would have to borrow to do so. So, can you NAME the 7 types of emergencies that can quickly create extreme financial hardship?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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7-22-2021: Do Stock Market Records Rest More on Faith Than Corporate Profits? Jul 23, 2021

Wall Street’s expectations for this year’s corporate profits are still below where they were a year before the pandemic-- yet the S&P 500 is up 60%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: INFL - Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, Housing Shortage, Low Volatility Funds, QDEL - Quidel Corp., CNC - Centene Corp., SWX - Southwest Gas Holdings Inc., BX - Blackstone Group Inc., UL - Unilever PLC ADR, IGXT – Intel Genx Technologies Corp., Dividends, BG - Bunge Ltd., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR.

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7-21-2021: Housing Starts Rise in June, Building Permits Fall Jul 22, 2021

U.S. home building increased more than expected in June, but expensive lumber, and shortages of labor and land, continued to constrain the ability of builders to meet demand.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., NAT - Nordic American Tankers Ltd., DHT - DHT Holdings Inc., RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., IWN - iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF, Saving for Retirement, JOAN - JOANN Inc., Consumer Sentiment, Roth I-R-A, CRM - Salesforce.com Inc., INFL - Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Commodities & Sustainable Energy.

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7-20-2021: Robinhood IPO: Could the Valuation Be Worth $35 billion? Jul 21, 2021

According to its prospectus, the stock trading app is hoping to sell 55 million shares at a range of $38 to $42 per share.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WFG - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd, Bitcoin, Saving for Retirement, Are You Considered Middle Class, OKE - ONEOK Inc., CCL - Carnival Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., How Often Should You Review Your Portfolio, COHU - Cohu Inc., Should You Pay Off Student Loans or Invest, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., DIA - SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust, IWB - iShares Russell 1000 ETF, T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 4 or 5 companies that have made the "list of corporate downfalls"? I am talking about highly recognizable names that were once respected brands... but are now... defunct."

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7-19-2021: Inflation Threat May Be Boosted by Changes in Globalization, Demographics and E-Commerce Jul 20, 2021

For the past few decades, the Federal Reserve has succeeded in keeping inflation low—perhaps too low.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MZDAY - Mazda Motor Corp. ADR, Healthcare Coverage and Retirement, TUP - Tupperware Brands Corp., Investors Sentiment, Inflation Protected Bonds, CAR - Avis Budget Group Inc., AGCO - AGCO Corp., Rollover 401k into a Roth I-R-A, SE - Sea Ltd. ADR, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Shorting and Bankruptcy, TIPs, VFF - Village Farms International Inc.

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7-16-2021: One Analyst Has Warned the Dollar Is 'Doomed' In the Long-Term Due to Rising Deficits Jul 16, 2021

The CEO of Double Line Capital has offered a dire assessment on the U.S. dollar because of rising U.S. trade and budget deficits.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LLNW - Limelight Networks Inc., Retail Sales Report, Average of the Social Security Check, Home Values, One Year CD Rates, SNAP - Snap Inc., AOUT - American Outdoor Brands Inc., NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc., FIGS - FIGS Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., ATWT - ATWEC Technologies Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Henry Ford founded his company in 1903... but WHEN did "Ford Motor Company" first go public-- which YEAR? AND--what do you suppose was the price of the cheapest Ford automobile back in 1949? HINT: the vehicle was a so-called "business coupe".

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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7-15-2021: Are '529 Savings Plans' A Good Place to Hold the Money You Save For A Student's College Education? Jul 16, 2021

One expert says that for parents and guardians who want to help fund their child’s higher education, the best place to keep that money may not be a typical savings or investment account.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AGR - Avangrid Inc., Saving Money for Retirement, House Depreciation, ETFs, MTA - Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd., CLX - Clorox Co., Stockbrokers, AHT - Ashford Hospitality Trust, CAR - Avis Budget Group Inc., Bonds, Selling Stocks and Capital Gains, Manufactured Products.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Not all car dealers are dishonest, but you could have the bad luck to encounter such an operation... So, what are a few of the sneaky tricks that are often used by unscrupulous dealers-- what are the warning signs that tell you to AVOID that dealer?"

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7-14-2021: Surging Prices for Used Cars, Gasoline, Food, And Airfare Are Propelling the Inflation Increase Jul 15, 2021

According to the Labor Department, over the past year, used car and truck prices leaped 45% while car and truck rental costs skyrocketed 87%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CRSR - Corsair Gaming Inc., URNM - NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF, GILT - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., GPI - Group 1 Automotive Inc., RBLX - Roblox Corp., T - AT&T Inc., Inflation, SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., Producer Price Index (PPI), Support Levels, AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Restaurants, WFG - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., DDD - 3D Systems Corp., U.S.-China Maritime Agreement.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the AVERAGE retirement age in the United States? And what is the minimum 'nest egg' you need to retire in any U.S. state?"

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7-13-2021: What You Should Know About the Largest Group of Homebuyers in The U.S. Jul 14, 2021

According to a new Millennial home buyer report, nearly one-third of respondents say COVID-19 pushed them to begin house hunting earlier than planned.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Consumer Price Index, Crypto currencies, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC AD, MPLX - MPLX L.P., DIDI - DiDi Global Inc. ADR, Saving for Retirement, VERV - Verve Therapeutics Inc, ENR - Energizer Holdings Inc., Precious Metals, NHI - National Health Investors Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What would $1,000 invested in certain stocks 10 years ago--- be worth today?"

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7-12-2021: New Study Finds A 13% Increase in Average Retirement Savings Year-Over-Year Jul 13, 2021

The pandemic put millions of people out of work and onto government aid, but now more than half of Americans say they are in financial recovery mode.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying a House and Taxes, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., U - Unity Software Inc., DRKTF - Darktrace PLC, LEN - Lennar Corp. Cl A, JAGGF - Jaguar Mining Inc., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, TPC - Tutor Perini Corp., CODI - Compass Diversified Holdings, Buying the Dip, Inflation.

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7-9-2021: Study: Crypto and Investment Scams Are Skyrocketing Jul 10, 2021

2020 was a record year having almost 27,000 investment and cryptocurrency scams, and 2021 is on pace to exceed that number.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Dividends, Inflation, MTZ - MasTec Inc., CLOV - Clover Health Investments Corp. Cl A, MPX - Marine Products Corp., BTG - B2Gold Corp., Retirement Portfolio, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., BODY - Beachbody Co. Inc., Mortgages, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc.

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7-8-2021: Mortgage Applications Have Dropped to Their Lowest Level Since Before The Pandemic Hit Jul 09, 2021

The triggering factors include higher home prices, an insufficient housing supply, and higher average loan amounts.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MA - Mastercard Inc., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, Consumer Borrowing, Biden Administrations and China, ZDGE - Zedge Inc. Cl B, Retirement, EOG - EOG Resources Inc., CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc., SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., Selling a House, and Invest the Money.

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7-7-2021: Do Warning Signs for The Global Economy Indicate Central Banks Will Be In An 'Impossible Position'? Jul 08, 2021

One economist says debt ratios are much higher than in the 1970s, and a mix of loose economic policies and negative supply shocks threatens to fuel inflation rather than deflation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TTWO - Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., PAYX - Paychex Inc., Private Mortgage Insurance, SONY - Sony Group Corp. ADR, MSI - Motorola Solutions Inc., The Wash Sale Rule, Saving for Retirement, Funds’ Performance, PSTH - Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd. Cl A, Cash, Pullback.

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7-6-2021: U.S.-Listed Shares of China Companies Drop on Worry Of More Crackdowns Jul 07, 2021

Concerns about investing in Chinese stocks have grown in recent years, and now officials in China have launched a cybersecurity review of one stock which is fueling more risk fears.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Other Sectors, Female Economy, Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., The Real Estate Market, Shorting AAPL - Apple Inc., Company Going Public, Bitcoin, Retirement, CPB - Campbell Soup Co.

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7-5-2021 - Best of Caller Questions Jul 05, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Long-Short Mutual Funds, Investing for Kids, Over the Counter Stocks, ETFs, Cryptocurrency for Beginners, 401k, How Many Stocks in a Portfolio, Stocks Indicators, I-Bonds, Unusual Expectations, How to Get Stocks Information, Stock Adjustment, Investing in ETFs, Investing at Old Age, Stimulus Check, Equity, Company Stocks.

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7-2-2021: Has the Market Already Picked a Winner In The EV Race? Jul 03, 2021

Tesla’s lofty valuation, about 137 times forward price-to-earnings, speaks volumes about where investors are placing their bets as legacy auto manufacturers rush to develop their own EV projects.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, Jobs Report, Five Biggest DOW Losers, OPEC Meeting, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., ATOS - Atossa Therapeutics Inc., Annuities, SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., Retirement.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "How Much Money Do You Need to Earn to Be ‘Rich’ in YOUR State?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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7-1-2021: The Tax Benefits of an HSA--Health Savings Account Jul 02, 2021

An HSA allows you to contribute pretax income, so it produces powerful tax savings that stretch your healthcare dollars.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CRLBF - Cresco Labs Inc., First Half and Back Half of the Year, CCIV - Churchill Capital Corp. IV Un, Stock Splits and Charting, CVS - CVS Health Corp., SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., Cryptocurrency Strategy, Mutual Funds vs. ETFs, Investing in CDs, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C.

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6-30-2021: Job Site 'Monster' Says 95% Of Workers Are Considering Changing Jobs Jun 30, 2021

According to the Labor Department, a record 4 million people quit their jobs in April alone-- so what is going on?

Today's Stocks & Topics: GRWG – Grow Generation Corp., ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., IRS & Tax Returns, Annuities Popularity, ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., SYF - Synchrony Financial, AZN - AstraZeneca PLC ADR, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), Funds From Operations (FFO), ADP National Employment Report, BTG - B2Gold Corp., Housing Stocks, VPU - Vanguard Utilities ETF, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 or 4 reasons WHY it is harder for many people to save for retirement nowadays... compared to 50 years ago?"

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6-29-2021: FED Official Warns: U.S. Cannot Afford Housing Market ‘Boom and Bust’ Jun 30, 2021

In the real estate market, high and low-cost housing cycles have occurred multiple times and they have frequently been a source of financial stability concerns.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement, Fidelity Youth Account, Facebook Antitrust Lawsuit, CCI - Crown Castle International Corp., Gold, SREV – Service Source International Inc., NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, FTNT - Fortinet Inc., Small Business and Taxes, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I.

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6-28-2021: In an Already Constrained Microchip Market, Will An Nvidia / ARM Merger Help Or Hurt? Jun 29, 2021

Amid a major global chip shortage that could last until 2023, there are concerns relating to export control and digital sovereignty.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TIPs vs. i-Bonds, The Fed, Unemployment Impacts, WMT - Walmart Inc., TGT - Target Corp., KBWY - Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF, TRCH - Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc., MMAT - Meta Materials Inc., Stock Trend, PFF - iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF, TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR.

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6-25-21: The Secret Power Of Roth Individual Retirement Accounts Jun 26, 2021

For traditional 401(k) plans and IRAs, you generally get a tax break when you make contributions and then pay taxes on the withdrawals in retirement——but Roth versions can be very different. Today's stocks and topics: TSN-Tyson Foods Inc., DOCU-DocuSign Inc., UBX-Unity Biotechnology Inc., PLL-Piedmont Lithium Inc., FMAT-Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF; Inflation?, Housing stocks?, KPP Premium Newsletter: 2-stock hints, market analysis, portfolio management--Balance Sheets dynamics.

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6-24-21: Sales Of Newly Built Homes Have Slowed To Their Lowest Pace In A Year Jun 25, 2021

In spite of the effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, new home sales are still 9.2% above where they were a year ago. Today's stocks and topics: Retirement strategies--Justin comments; DKNG-DraftKings Inc., CVI-CVR Energy Inc., ODFL-Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., ARCB-ArcBest Corp, MMM-3M Co., VIAC-ViacomCBS Inc. , RUN-SunRun Inc., KO-Coca-Cola Co., CPNG-Coupang Inc., NNOX-Nano-X Imaging Ltd. , portfolio management.

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6-23-2021: How Could a Change in Required 401(k) Withdrawal 'Age Triggers' Benefit You? Jun 24, 2021

Most individuals take more than the required minimum because they need the money, but extra time would enable more strategy planning for retirement assets.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ENB - Enbridge Inc., Stock Split, FSR - Fisker Inc., Financial Advice for an 18-year-old, LX – Lexin Fintech Holdings Ltd. ADR, JAZZ - Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC, Young Investor, CC - Chemours Co., DSX - Diana Shipping Inc., CORE - Core-Mark Holding Co. Inc.

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6-22-2021: Could the Stock Market Be Wrong About The Federal Reserve And Interest Rates? Jun 23, 2021

Monday’s aggressive stock market rally occurred despite fears that investors still are not appreciating how quickly the Federal Reserve could start raising interest rates.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, CRLBF - Cresco Labs Inc., K - Kellogg Co., DE - Deere & Co., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., T - AT&T Inc., RMD - ResMed Inc., TOT - Total Energy Services Inc., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, Market Cap and Stock Price, Non-Fungible Token – TFNs, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc.

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6-21-2021: After Hitting Historic Highs, Lumber Prices Had Their Biggest Drop Ever Jun 22, 2021

With better than a 400% cost move in a 15-month period of time, the volatility involved causes price adjustments.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., Pension Funds, Job Market, What to do with 100k, FLT – Fleet Cor Technologies Inc., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., 401k, NLS - Nautilus Inc.

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06-18-2021 - Best of Caller Questions Jun 18, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth IRA, Mutual Funds, Rebuilding after Bankruptcy, Pullbacks, P.E. Ratio, High Yield, 200 Day Moving Average, New Roth I-R-A, Treasury Bonds, 15 or 30 Year Mortgage, Equity & Retirement, Exchange vs. O-T-C Stocks, Buy & Sell ETFs, Life Insurance, New Investor Question, Weak Dollar, Cannabis Companies, Starting Out, Stocks Indicators, Keep or Sell.

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6-17-2021: Could Commodities and Related Stocks Be Offering A ‘Great Buying Opportunity’? Jun 18, 2021

At least one market strategist believes that commodities are entering a multiyear bull market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IVR - Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., RF - Regions Financial Corp., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., MPLX - MPLX L.P., ROOT - Root Inc. Cl A, Investing in Cryptocurrency, OKE - ONEOK Inc., Jobs Report, LEI: Leading Economic Indicators.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name at least 2 or 3 MONEY rules that millionaires swear by?"

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6-16-2021: The $30 Billion Splash in The Exchange-Traded Fund Space Jun 17, 2021

Could Dimensional Funds’ pivot be a major catalyst for the $21 trillion mutual fund industry-- prompting it to begin switching over to the ETF format?

Today's Stocks & Topics: TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., Software Stocks, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., Stocks Indicators, BLDE - Blade Air Mobility Inc., RH - RH, CDNA - CareDx Inc., Inflation, IT - Gartner Inc., Portfolio Management, BIDU - Baidu Inc. ADR, TIP - iShares TIPS Bond ETF.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "After marriage, will your credit report be MERGED with your spouse? AND-- will you LOSE your credit history if you change your last name?

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6-15-2021: Inflation Fears Have Been Amplified by Rising Consumer Prices Jun 16, 2021

In a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey, expectations rose with regard to how much more consumers will have to spend on homes, food, rent, and gas.

Today's Stocks & Topics: XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Inflation, Reasons to Stay Bullish on the Market, Retail Sales, California Ending Restrictions, Electric Vehicles, Stock Evaluation, HA - Hawaiian Holdings Inc., SMH - VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF, SOXS - Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares, BB - BlackBerry Ltd., ATKR - Atkore Inc., ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, GSK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR, The Wash Rule.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "You might be planning to place your home on the real estate market-- but can you name at least 5 of the many known problems that will stop someone buying your home?"

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6-14-2021: Another Mall Owner Has Filed for Bankruptcy Protection Jun 15, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for the owner of shopping centers in the Chicago area and across the country with Washington Prime seeking protection after its rent revenue declined by 20%.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PSFE - Paysafe Ltd., Housing Market, AZRE - Azure Power Global Ltd., MIC - Macquarie Infrastructure Corp., VLVLY - Volvo AB ADR, JP Morgan, VIAC – Viacom CBS Inc. Cl B, KRBN – Krane Shares Global Carbon ETF, VEIRX - Vanguard Equity Income Fund Admiral, DDOG - Datadog Inc. Cl A, Choppy Market.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the average AGE of vehicles on the road in the U.S.--in years? AND---how MANY car owning households are there in the United States as of 2021?"

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6-11-2021: Inflation Signal: Consumer Prices Jumped 5% in May, Fastest Pace Since 2008 Jun 12, 2021

According to the Labor Department, the consumer price index, which represents food, energy, groceries, housing costs and sales across a spectrum of goods, rose 5% from a year earlier.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AAPL - Apple Inc., FIVE - Five Below Inc., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, CMRE - Costamare Inc., ARKK - ARK Innovation ETF,

GSL - Global Ship Lease Inc. Cl A, VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., 10 Year Treasury Rate, China & Prices, GVA - Granite Construction Inc., Commodities.

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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6-10-2021: National Retail Federation Expects 'Fastest Growth" Since 1984 Jun 11, 2021

The trade group has interpreted what it sees ahead as 'clear signs of a strong and resilient economy'.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LEVI - Levi Strauss & Co. Cl A, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., PEP - PepsiCo Inc., LIT - Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF, PENN - Penn National Gaming, Inc., NGUGF - New Guinea Gold Corp., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Fractional Shares, LVS - Las Vegas Sands Corp., RUSHA - Rush Enterprises Inc. Cl A, Employee Purchase Programs, GAN - GAN Ltd.

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6-9-2021: Comparing Traditional IRAs With Roth IRAs Jun 10, 2021

Traditional and Roth IRAs both offer tax breaks, but not at the same time and younger investors will likely benefit more from a Roth IRA.

Today's Stocks & Topics: HMC - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ADR, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., EC - Ecopetrol S.A. ADR, PBA - Pembina Pipeline Corp., VLVLY - Volvo AB ADR, WFG - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., Refinancing Funds, MDP - Meredith Corp., Contributions.

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6-8-2021: SEC Will Monitor Ongoing Volatility In 'Certain' Stocks Jun 09, 2021

In January, amid one historic short squeeze, the SEC vowed to protect individual traders and to scrutinize actions taken by brokerages.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CCV - Churchill Capital Corp. V Cl A, Jobs Openings, Bitcoin, GE - General Electric Co., Billionaires and Taxes, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., PRN - Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF, GNRC - Generac Holdings Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Where to Invest, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, TEN - Tenneco Inc. Cl A.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 or 4 things YOU should NEVER DO with your money--and why?"

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6-7-2021: What Are 'I-Bonds' And Could They Be An Inflation Protection Option? Jun 08, 2021

As older investors and retirees look for ways to maintain purchasing power, there is a lower risk option they can purchase through the U.S. government—but this may not be a smart move for every investor.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ABT - Abbott Laboratories, Crypto-Scams, 529 Plans, PSLV - Sprott Physical Silver Trust, Copper, Investment Strategy, TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., CRWD - Crowd Strike Holdings Inc. Cl A, MELI - Mercado Libre Inc.

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6-4-2021: Low Interest Rates Make Borrowing Attractive but There Is a Catch Jun 05, 2021

Saving for a down payment on a house or car is difficult when low interest rates encourage borrowing-- because debt has to be repaid at some point.

Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, College Saving Plan, HUN - Huntsman Corp., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, SNAP - Snap Inc., CHX - ChampionX Corp., Jobs Report, Selling Real Estate.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name at least ONE stock-traded manufacturer of human body thermometers? AND--looking back in time, WHEN (which YEAR) do you think the earliest known-- but crude-- configuration of a human thermometer was invented?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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6-3-2021: The Pandemic Motivated A 24% Increase in Consumer Purchases Through Apple Apps Jun 04, 2021

According to its study, Apple says the $643 billion generated through iPhone and iPad apps in 2020 included $511 billion from sales of physical goods and services.

Today's Stocks & Topics: HZO - MarineMax Inc., Pensions, MDC - M.D.C. Holdings Inc., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, Trust, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., HTGC - Hercules Capital Inc., OMI - Owens & Minor Inc., CURO - CURO Group Holdings Corp., Quick Ratios, XEL - Xcel Energy Inc.

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6-2-2021: 5 Reasons You Should Not Sell Your Stocks During a Market Crash Jun 03, 2021

When volatility surges and chaos reigns in the market, the temptation to sell your stocks is quite acute but you should resist the urge to liquidate.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IAU - iShares Gold Trust, The Beige Book, Chinese Stocks, Shorting, PK - Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., DISCA - Discovery Inc. Series A, PAY - Paymentus Holdings Inc., Diversification, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., AMC - AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Cl A.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name at least 3 of the world's largest medical device companies? Hint: They are not all headquartered in America."

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6-1-2021: Treasury Secretary Urges More Spending Jun 02, 2021

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged congressional leaders to step up spending, saying that the government is operating on a budget that is more than a decade behind the times.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AFL - AFLAC Inc., Credit Score, Getting Back to Normal, Manufacturing, Mutual Funds, GQGIX - GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional, STT - State Street Corp., T - AT&T Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., BGSF - BGSF Inc., CPER - United States Copper Index Fund, When to Take Profit, Bonds, Series I Savings Bonds, PACK - Ranpak Holdings Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What are some of the telltale signs that you could run out of money in your retirement? In other words, what might be your budget planning mistakes?"

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05-31-2021 - Best of Caller Questions May 31, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Backdoor Roth I-R-A, Retirement, Mutual Funds vs ETFs, EV Sector, Holdings, Investing Strategy, Investing in Australia, Position, Index Funds & Dividends, 401k Contributions, Financial Analysis, Trading, IPOs, Companies Buying Back Stocks, Retirement, Starting a Hedge Fund, Gold, Investing.

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5-28-2021: Amazon Is Looking at Opening U.S. Pharmacy Stores – Insider May 29, 2021

The e-commerce giant launched an online pharmacy in November for delivering prescription medications in the United States-- so adding physical locations is likely a natural progression.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TTCF - Tattooed Chef Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, BBL - BHP Group PLC ADR, HNDL - Nasdaq 7HANDL Index ETF, CAH - Cardinal Health Inc., SHW - Sherwin-Williams Co., Capital Gains, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., Inflation, Taxes.

TRIVIA QUESTION: WHEN (which year) did California become a state? AND-- when gold was discovered in California back in 1848, what do you suppose was the population of California at that time-- approximately how many people lived here?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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5-27-2021: Weekly Mortgage Demand Falls as Interest Rates Move Higher May 28, 2021

A slight increase in mortgage interest rates brought down overall demand and home shoppers are looking for a buy timing strategy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ICON - Iconix Brand Group Inc., UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, CCIV - Churchill Capital Corp. IV Un, Building a Portfolio, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., IPOE - Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. V Cl A, Short Squeeze, SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., LCUT - Lifetime Brands Inc.

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5-26-2021: There Is A New 2021 List Of 'Disruptor 50' Companies May 27, 2021

Investors have taken notice that the companies on the 2021 CNBC 'Disruptor 50' list have become critical players in fundamental economic and consumer transformations.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IBRX – Immunity Bio Inc., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Commodities, The Fed, Options, PPL - PPL Corp., CUBI - Customers Bancorp Inc., CME - CME Group Inc. Cl A, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Investing in ETFs, PII - Polaris Inc., BMAY - Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF – May.

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5-25-2021: Another Inflation Gauge Came in Hot-- Producer Prices Jumped 6.2% Y-o-Y in April. May 26, 2021

The Producer Price Index spiked 6.2% for the 12 months ended in April, the largest increase since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking the data in 2010.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying Cryptocurrency, Home Prices, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C or GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A, SUN - Sunoco L.P., CYH - Community Health Systems Inc., HSY - Hershey Co., SHAK - Shake Shack Inc. Cl A, Portfolio Management, AAWW - Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, NUE - Nucor Corp., 401k Rollover, Unclaimed 401k.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Since March of 2020, at least an additional $4.7 TRILLION of Treasury Securities have been piled onto the incredibly HIGH U.S. DEBT-- just WHO is buying these securities-- this debt?"

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5-24-2021: Will A $2,000 Bonus Convince People to Return to Work? May 25, 2021

As part of a broader strategy to address their labor shortage, some states are paying one-time bonuses up to $2,000 to unemployed workers who accept a job.

Today's Stocks & Topics: DISCK - Discovery Inc. Series C, Market Reports, TBF - ProShares Short 20+ Year Treasury, GENI - Genius Sports Ltd., DAC - Danaos Corp., POAHY - Porsche Automobil Holding SE ADR, POAHF - Porsche Automobil Holding SE Pfd., TWST - Twist Bioscience Corp., Portfolio Diversification and Percentage, ZBH - Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., MKL - Markel Corp., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., Taxes, Foreclosure Moratoriums.

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5-21-2021: Banks Will Offer Credit Cards for People Without Credit Scores May 22, 2021

This fall, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp will launch a collective pilot program that will boost the chances of getting a credit card-- how will it work?

Today's Stocks & Topics: AHT - Ashford Hospitality Trust, HAS Contributions, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Electric Vehicles, MGA - Magna International Inc., CVS - CVS Health Corp., UMPQ - Umpqua Holdings Corp., Bid–ask Spread, Suspended Dividends, Tesla vs. VW, KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., Money Market Funds, Manufacturing and Service Sectors, Home Sales, Groceries Cost.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the U.S. states with the HIGHEST and LOWEST median net worth? AND-- HOW MANY TIMES larger is the net worth of the highest state compared with the lowest?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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5-20-2021: What’s Driving Cryptocurrencies’ Rise and the Challenges Ahead? May 21, 2021

Cryptocurrencies such as ether and dogecoin have surged to highs that few investors would have predicted a year ago-- but can it last?

Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, KR - Kroger Co., Where to Start Investing, EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Market Rotation, Support Levels, APPEF - Appen Ltd., AT&T Dividends, MOSY - MoSys Inc., GEO - GEO Group Inc., LIN - Linde PLC.

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5-19-2021: Could Soaring Prices See Copper Fly 'Too Close to The Sun'?  May 19, 2021

Many investors and speculators are suffering from a fear of missing out, having joined the copper party too late-- but some analysts speculate that things could be setting up for a margin squeeze.

Today's Stocks & Topics: RYN - Rayonier Inc., Motley Fool Service, KBH - KB Home, Bitcoin, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, ETFs, Capital Gains Taxes, ABEV - Ambev S.A. ADR, ZG - Zillow Group Inc. Cl A, SPLK - Splunk Inc., SEMR - SEMrush Holdings Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 highly successful companies that were founded in the United States but are no longer American-owned?"

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5-18-2021: AT&T Has Announced A Major Corporate Reversal May 19, 2021

Less than three years after closing its $100 billion transaction, including debt, AT&T’s Warner Media will be spun off in an admission that merging a large content asset with a wireless phone company had few long-lasting synergies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., VAW - Vanguard Materials ETF, VDE - Vanguard Energy ETF, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, Housing, Index Universal Life, Amazon & MGM, S&P 500, CPNG - Coupang Inc., MYRG - MYR Group Inc., Investing Strategy, Trailing Stocks, PMBPX - Principal MidCap Fund R-5.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the projected U.S. government REVENUE for fiscal year 2021? AND-- how does it compare historically with revenues collected going back... way back... all the way to 1789?”

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5-17-2021: How to Win A Real Estate Bidding War May 18, 2021

Real estate agents have detailed a step-by-step strategy geared for victory.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Growth Stock Cycles, BX - Blackstone Group Inc., TTCF - Tattooed Chef Inc., CODI - Compass Diversified Holdings, T - AT&T Inc., SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, NOW - ServiceNow Inc., Tech Companies, Cryptocurrency and Taxes, TX - TERNIUM S.A. ADR, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., Annuities.

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5-14-2021: Inflation-Fueled Consumer Prices Jump 4.2% Over A Year Earlier May 15, 2021

According to the Labor Department, inflation in April accelerated at its fastest pace in more than 12 years as the U.S. economic recovery kicked into gear.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GNW - Genworth Financial Inc. Cl A, ETFs, FDX - FedEx Corp., Charts Software, Retail Sales, PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., UHAL - Amerco, DOOO - BRP Inc., PINS - Pinterest Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "As you begin to accumulate assets-- and SELL assets-- you need to be aware of CAPITAL GAINS. So, is the sale of your personal home EXEMPT from capital gains taxes? AND-- is the tax bite from short-term gains significantly larger than that from long-term gains?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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05-13-2021 - Best of Caller Questions May 13, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Uniform Gifts to Minor, Retirement, Roth, Yahoo Finance Information, Retirement Contributions, IPOs, Bond Funds, Income Production Vehicles, Health Savings Accounts, Starting a Portfolio, Automation Stocks, 529 Plan, Mortgage, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, Pull Back, Transfer Positions, Mutual Funds.

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5-12-2021: Is the FED Endangering the Global Reserve Status of The Dollar? May 13, 2021

At least one analyst thinks the Fed's early steps during the pandemic were needed-- but have gone on too long.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FVRR - Fiverr International Ltd., HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., FIDI - Fidelity International High Dividend ETF, P.E. Ratio, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, MED -Medifast Inc., COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., MARA - Marathon Digital Holdings Inc., BPMP - BP Midstream Partners LP, SU - Suncor Energy Inc.

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5-11-2021: U.S. Pipeline Moving Gas, Diesel, Oil and Jet Fuel Shutdown by Ransomware Attacks May 11, 2021

With our vulnerability exposed, will the market react to potential shortages?

Today's Stocks & Topics: UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Gold Stocks, AUY - Yamana Gold Inc., IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, Jobs Report, Security Software, Commodities, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, TWO - Two Harbors Investment Corp., Growth Stock vs. Value Stock, FSKAX - Fidelity Total Market Index Fund, FSAIX - Fidelity Select Air Transportation Portfolio, State Public Pension Funds.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "GOBankingRates-dot-com conducted a study to determine which major U.S. cities are on track to lose their label of 'affordability'.

Can you name one or more cities where, in less than a decade, you might not be able to afford a home?"

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5-10-2021: The FED Is Warning of The Potential For ‘Significant Declines’ In Asset Prices May 11, 2021

According to the Federal Reserve, rising asset prices will pose increasing threats to the financial system if risk appetites fall.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., PDAC - Peridot Acquisition Corp. Cl A, ALL - Allstate Corp., NYT - New York Times Co. Cl A, Ethereum, Acorn Apps, QS - Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, Exit a Losing Position, AGTC - Applied Genetic Technologies Corp., CHPT - Charge Point Holdings Inc.

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5-7-2021: Washington State Governor Signs New Tax on Capital Gains Law May 08, 2021

The measure is controversial and there are legal challenges in the works, but will this type of tax spread to other states?

Today's Stocks & Topics: FDX - FedEx Corp., AEIS - Advanced Energy Industries Inc., Jobs Report, Retirement, MSOS - AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF, Solar Industry, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Alternative Currency, AFL - AFLAC Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "The airplane was invented in 1903, but WHEN did airline PASSENGER travel really start to "take off"? AND-- over the past 15 years, can you name the 2 most costly years for airlines-- in terms of net loss?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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5-6-2021: Treasury Warns Of Need To Deal With National Debt Limit May 07, 2021

Given the unusual circumstances of the global pandemic, the Treasury Department says it will employ measures to avoid an unprecedented default on the national debt this summer.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FXAIX - Fidelity 500 Index Fund, BCE - BCE Inc., Pivot Points, WW - WW International Inc., SPKE - Spark Energy Inc., 401k, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., WW - WW International Inc., Sectors, Digital Currencies, QDEL - Quidel Corp., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, HE - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

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5-5-2021: What's Ahead for The Energy Sector? May 06, 2021

Some investors tend to disregard the energy sector because it makes up only about 3% of the entire market for stocks above a $25 million market cap.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FSM - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., BIO - Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. Cl A, ETRN – Equitrans Midstream Corp., Average Price of a Stock, PINS - Pinterest Inc., Mortgages Rates, Self-Directed I-R-A, IRBT - iRobot Corp., UNIT - Uniti Group Inc., Economic Numbers, Copper, Chip Shortage for Automobiles.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you examine your credit card statement and see what you think is an erroneous charge, HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO FORMALLY dispute THE CHARGE? AND-- must you pay for a charge that is under dispute?"

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5-4-2021: The U.S. Economy Is Rebounding but Is Inflation Coming? May 05, 2021

The stock market has been soaring, but investors may still have plenty to worry about when it comes to the threat of inflation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SWIM - Latham Group Inc., POOL - Pool Corp., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Value vs. Growth, USO - U.S. Oil Fund LP, PTON - Peloton Interactive Inc., HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., Personal Loans, XLB - Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF, NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc., FBC - Flagstar Bancorp Inc., Mistakes on Saving Money for Retirement.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "How do we define inflation-- and does the threat of inflation give us a large motivation to invest?"

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5-3-2021: Verizon Exits Media Businesses May 04, 2021

After paying over $10 billion to acquire some of its high-profile properties, Verizon will sell its media group to private equity firm Apollo Global Management for close to $5 billion.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VIAC – Viacom CBS Inc. Cl B, ABT - Abbott Laboratories, Debt, KMX - CarMax Inc., C - Citigroup Inc., WRK - WestRock Co., Bitcoin & Ethereum, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., Investing for Kids, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR.

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4-30-2021: Biden Wants Higher Taxes On Inherited Property To Pay For His "American Families Plan" May 01, 2021

Financial experts recommend estate planning strategies to avoid a surprise tax bill.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SHW - Sherwin-Williams Co., CLX - Clorox Co., SDIV - Global X SuperDividend ETF, Pros and Cons of a Trust, PCRFY - Panasonic Corp. ADR, Earnings, RHHBY - Roche Holding AG ADR, WMT - Walmart Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "How much did the LIST of the world's top 10 economies change from 2019, before the pandemic, to today--that is to say-- LOOKING FORWARD through 2021? And which country fell off the list when a new country joined the top 10?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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4-29-2021: After Marriage, Couples In 9 States Share Responsibility for Previous Debt Apr 30, 2021

In states with community property laws, including California, Nevada, and Texas, both partners equally share the responsibility for the repayment of previous debts.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio Management, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Roth Conversion, Ponzi Scheme, Price vs. Value, BSX - Boston Scientific Corp., Mutual Funds, ETFs, RX - BioSyent Inc., Top Dividend Stocks, GNR - SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF.

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4-28-2021: Can You Avoid Making The 19 Common Mistakes That Trigger IRS Audits? Apr 29, 2021

The IRS Has Set May 17th as Tax Deadline but before you file make sure your return is not "asking for an audit".

Today's Stocks & Topics: JEF - Jefferies Financial Group Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, WFG - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CTT - CatchMark Timber Trust Inc., Options, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B.

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4-27-2021: Expert: The 3 Biggest Real Estate Investing Mistakes Apr 28, 2021

Getting started without a lot of capital is risky but knowing what to avoid is helpful.

Today's Stocks & Topics: XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, XT - iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, Farm Stocks, Portfolio Management, Z - Zillow Group Inc. Cl C, MHLD - Maiden Holdings Ltd., CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., IAT - iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF, PSCF - Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF.

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4-26-2021: What Are The 10 Basic Rules That Helped Warren Buffett Make $100 billion? Apr 27, 2021

Shares of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway company recently hit an all-time high and he says his strategies for smart investing are not too complicated.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ELY - Callaway Golf Co., RDFN - Redfin Corp., Durable Goods, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., PSFE - Paysafe Ltd., MVIS - MicroVision Inc., ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., Commodities, HPQ - HP Inc., SBUX - Starbucks Corp., Fractional Shares, Colleges & COVID, KTOS - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Game Stop.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What do you suppose is considered middle class income in each of these 3 states? California, Florida, and Missouri."

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4-23-2021: SEC Crackdown: SPAC Transactions Come to A Halt Apr 24, 2021

In March alone, special purpose acquisition companies celebrated a milestone by breaking their 2020 issuance record but in April SPACs have stalled.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SUBZ - Roundhill Streaming Services & Technology ETF, Mortgages, Growth Stocks vs. Value Stocks, ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, NOG - Northern Oil & Gas Inc., WOOD - iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF, RCL - Royal Caribbean Group, NKLA - Nikola Corp., TJX - TJX Cos., Market Prediction, Computer Chip Shortage.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "The history of silver as a valued commodity is long... how far back can we trace the practice of silver mining? AND--according to scientists, HOW does silver form-- in other words, what process creates silver?"

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4-22-2021: Yelp Data Shows More Than One Half Million New Businesses Opened In The Past Year Apr 23, 2021

Following a challenging year, 2021 seems to be off to an encouraging start for local economies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GTBIF - Green Thumb Industries Inc., CHMI - Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp., EOG - EOG Resources Inc., KALA - Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc., Portfolio Management, AWAY - ETFMG Travel Tech ETF, Fibonacci Retracement, DMTK - DermTech Inc., TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., Healthcare Sector, VHT - Vanguard Health Care ETF, Changing Investment Apps.

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4-21-2021: How COVID Has Changed America's Labor Force Apr 22, 2021

In 2020, the labor market shed 20.5 million jobs but with signs pointing toward recovery in many economic sectors, 1 in 4 workers may be planning to job-hop once the threat of the pandemic has subsided.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SZNE - Pacer CFRA-Stovall Equal Weight Seasonal Rotation ETF, F - Ford Motor Co., GM - General Motors Co., SIMO - Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR, Cryptocurrency, T - AT&T Inc., EMB - iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF, Sell a Car to Buy a House, CTRM - Castor Maritime Inc., Positions, PEP - PepsiCo Inc., Housing.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Approximately WHEN was the first hypodermic syringe (commonly called a 'needle') first used in the human body? AND--what was the name of the English doctor who performed the first vaccination?

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4-20-2021: Banks Lost Billions of Dollars in First Quarter Due To Archegos Fund Meltdown Apr 21, 2021

While Morgan Stanley was the biggest prime broker to Archegos, other banks suffered larger losses-- how could this happen?

Today's Stocks & Topics: SLVO - Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call ETN, NXPI - NXP Semiconductors N.V., Gold, SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, MO - Altria Group Inc., SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., Sears, Voting for Board Members, CTMX - CytomX Therapeutics Inc., Restaurant Retail Chains.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking back in time at the RETAIL business, I'm thinking of well-known brand that emerged in the 1920s-- and went on to symbolize how PUBLIC COMPANIES can go from thriving businesses to bankruptcy... as part of a cycle. WHAT is the name of the retail giant I have in mind?"

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4-19-2021: Evictions Continue as Many States Struggle to Distribute Relief Funds Apr 20, 2021

After the pandemic cost millions of Americans their jobs and left as many as 1 in 5 renters unable to keep up with their housing payments, Congress allocated more than $45 billion in rental assistance.

Today's Stocks & Topics: WING - Wingstop Inc., Viable Sources, CNC - Centene Corp., PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., Cryptocurrency, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Cannabis Market, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., Portfolio Diversification.

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APRIL RAPID FIRE HOUR Apr 17, 2021

In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk hosts Steve Peasley and Justin Klein provide unbiased answers to 26 caller questions.

Topics include: Inflation, New Investor, Price to Sales, Utility Stocks, Stock Research, Growth vs. Value, Positions Going Down, Underperforming Stocks, Investing in Properties, Saving for College, First time Investor and Taxes, Net Income, Hyperinflation, ETFs and Holdings, Rollover 401A, Young Long-Term Investor, Stocks Value, Roth I-R-A & 401k, Gold, Buying a House Strategy, REITs, New Investor Question, Emergency Funds, Tourism Industry, Pay Debt or Invest in the Market, Hedera Hashgraph Cryptocurrency.

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4-16-2021: Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo Release Reserves And Profits Soar Apr 17, 2021

Following strong earnings from key companies and a March surge in retail sales, Bank of America, for example, has reported its Q1 earnings doubled year-over-year.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CLOV - Clover Health Investments Corp. Cl A, PLYA - Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., Retirement Value, AMWL - American Well Corp., ZSAN - Zosano Pharma Corp., Precious Metals, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Investment Platforms, KLAC - KLA Corp., RDSA - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A.

TRIVIA QUESTION: “What PERCENTAGE OF Americans between the ages of 40 and 79 would give themselves a grade of C or lower when it comes to saving for retirement? AND--what PERCENTAGE OF Americans between the ages of 60 and 69 have more than $1 million in their 401(k)s?

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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4-15-2021: The New Chairman of The Securities and Exchange Commission Will Have A Crowded Agenda Apr 15, 2021

SEC commissioners are likely to call for action on the GameStop fallout, payment-for-order flow, fiduciary obligations, regulations around securities in the crypto space, and more.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CANG - Cango Inc. ADR, SPGI - S&P Global Inc., HON - Honeywell International Inc., TYO - Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares, Mortgages & Insurance, FTCWX - Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% C, BKEP - Blueknight Energy Partners G.P. LLC, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, DKNG - DraftKings Inc. Cl A, 401k, BKR - Baker Hughes Co.

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4-14-2021: Consumer Prices Jumped More Than Expected, Pushed by A 9.1% Hike In Gasoline Apr 15, 2021

The Labor Department says consumer prices shot higher in March and they were given a boost by a strong recovery and year-over-year comparisons to a pre-COVID economy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, GRBK - Green Brick Partners Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., OKTA - Okta Inc. Cl A, High Yields, LRCX - Lam Research Corp., Retirement Money, IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, Trading Apps., Real Estate, RS - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

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4-13-2021: 5 Ways to Squeeze Every Last Penny Out of Your 401(k) Apr 14, 2021

Having a 401(k) is good-- if you make the most of your employer-sponsored plan.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SPXL - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares, Parallel Investing, XCEM - Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF, TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., WDC - Western Digital Corp., NHI - National Health Investors Inc., Information Sources, F - Ford Motor Co., PAWZ - ProShares Pet Care ETF, Warrants and Taxes, Properties Management, ET - Energy Transfer LP, Used Car Sales.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHAT was the average credit card debt of Americans in 2020? AND-- looking back in time, WHEN did consumer credit lending first become widespread?"

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4-12-2021: Is The 'Gig Economy' Destined to Be Transformed? Apr 13, 2021

In Europe, Uber has been forced to reclassify 70,000 of its British drivers as workers and with a shortage of drivers in the U.S., Uber recently announced a $250 million driver stimulus.

Today's Stocks & Topics: OGZPY - Gazprom PJSC ADR, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., Bitcoin, PFE - Pfizer Inc., Earnings Season, Junk Bonds, GEO - GEO Group Inc., Recession, Buying Stocks from Own Company, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A.

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4-09-2021 - Best of Caller Questions Apr 09, 2021

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth IRA, Mutual Funds, Rebuilding after Bankruptcy, Pullbacks, P.E. Ratio, High Yield, 200 Day Moving Average, New Roth I-R-A, Treasury Bonds, 15 or 30 Year Mortgage, Equity & Retirement, Exchange vs. O-T-C Stocks, Buy & Sell ETFs, Life Insurance, New Investor Question, Weak Dollar, Cannabis Companies, Starting Out, Stocks Indicators, Keep or Sell.

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4-08-2021 - Best of Caller Questions Apr 08, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Long-Short Mutual Funds, Investing for Kids, Over the Counter Stocks, ETFs, Cryptocurrency for Beginners, 401k, How Many Stocks in a Portfolio, Stocks Indicators, I-Bonds, Unusual Expectations, How to Get Stocks Information, Stock Adjustment, Investing in ETFs, Investing at Old Age, Stimulus Check, Equity, Company Stocks.

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4-7-2021: Report: Major Companies May Cut Salaries for Remote Workers Apr 08, 2021

Most American companies that did not offer remote work pre-pandemic did not have a policy in place regarding salaries and locations for remote workers-- but that may be changing.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CLSK – Clean Spark Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc., CCJ - Cameco Corp., JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, BBL - BHP Group PLC ADR, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., LVS - Las Vegas Sands Corp., KODK - Eastman Kodak Co., NLS - Nautilus Inc., BOMN - Boston Omaha Corp., VTSAX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral, BAC - Bank of America Corp.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHAT are the Top 5 brands-- by value-- in the U.S.? AND--can you NAME 3 brands that were established in the 1920s-- and are STILL IN USE today?"

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4-6-2021: Some States Won't Give Jobless Workers A Tax Break on Stimulus Unemployment Benefits Apr 07, 2021

The new coronavirus relief bill exempts unemployment income at the federal level but 13 states have different policies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: THO - Thor Industries Inc., Health Savings Account (HSA), PFSI - PennyMac Financial Services Inc., PLUG - Plug Power Inc., IAK - iShares U.S. Insurance ETF, KBWP - Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF, Fundamental Analysis, PSEC - Prospect Capital Corp., SOS - SOS Ltd. ADR, Roth I-R-A, MMM - 3M Co., ANTM - Anthem Inc., PWR - Quanta Services Inc., Foreclosures.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "BEFORE the 1929 crash, the stock market had SOARED. HOW MUCH... when compared with its earlier value of 1921? AND-- WHAT PERCENTAGE of Americans owned stock at that time-- in the 1920s?"

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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4-5-2021: More Retail Pain Ahead: UBS Predicts 80,000 Stores Will Close in The U.S. By 2026 Apr 06, 2021

Estimates assume that e-commerce sales will rise to represent 27% of total retail sales, up from 18% today.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ETR - Entergy Corp., NRG - NRG Energy Inc., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., CHPT - Charge Point Holdings Inc., P.E. Ratio, GLDD - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., RBLX - Roblox Corp., LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., CABO - Cable One Inc.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHAT are the 5 states where it is illegal to impose credit card SURCHARGES. AND--what can you DO IF this happens to you in a state where it is illegal?"

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4-2-2021 - Best of Caller Questions Apr 02, 2021

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Uniform Gifts to Minor, Retirement, Roth, Yahoo Finance Information, Retirement Contributions, IPOs, Bond Funds, Income Production Vehicles, Health Savings Accounts, Starting a Portfolio, Automation Stocks, 529 Plan, Mortgage, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, Pull Back, Transfer Positions, Mutual Funds.

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4-1-2021: IPO Lesson: Amazon-Backed 'Deliveroo' Tanks in London Market Debut Apr 02, 2021

Three hedge funds bet against Deliveroo’s stock with short positions-- so, the IPO will be a test of tolerance for tech firms that spend heavily on growing at scale before prioritizing profits.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Cathie Wood, ENB - Enbridge Inc., Roth I-R-A, VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, Buying a House, NAT - Nordic American Tankers Ltd., SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, AMC - AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Cl A, RLGT - Radiant Logistics Inc., SNAP - Snap Inc., BIEL - BioElectronics Corp., CCIV - Churchill Capital Corp. IV Un.

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3-31-2021: As Treasury Yields Hit New Highs, Why Did The Tech-Heavy NASDAQ Move Lower? Apr 01, 2021

Amid the current stock market rally, the Dow Jones Industrial Average set all-time highs Monday, while the S&P 500 index snapped a two-day win streak.

Today's Stocks & Topics: KB - KB Financial Group Inc. ADR, QDEL - Quidel Corp., Trading, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., KR - Kroger Co., WMICX - Wasatch Microcap Fund Investor, UWMC - UWM Holdings Corp., SLV - iShares Silver Trust, NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, VDEQX - Vanguard Diversified Equity Fund Investor, GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "What comprises the "Labor Force"? AND--- at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, what was the high point COUNT of the labor force in America?"

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3-30-2021: Intel Will Spend $20 Billion To Build Two New Manufacturing Plants Mar 31, 2021

America's largest chipmaker also expanded its commitment to make chips at third-party contract manufacturers.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio, Hedge Funds, TXMD - Therapeutics MD Inc., BLUE - Bluebird bio-Inc., GME - GameStop Corp. Cl A, PPTA - Perpetua Resources Corp., PKX - POSCO ADR, AMRK - A-Mark Precious Metals Inc., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, WMB - Williams Cos., VYGR - Voyager Therapeutics Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., SHLX - Shell Midstream Partners L.P.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Most everyone knows what they pay for a gallon of gas today... but, looking back in time, what was the cost of gasoline at the start of the DECADE in which YOU WERE BORN?"

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3-29-2021: If You Had Put $1,000 In Bitcoin One Year Ago, What Might That Investment Be Worth Today? Mar 30, 2021

Several factors led to a surge in Bitcoin buying last year and a purchase in March 2020 would have increased its net worth substantially.

Today's Stocks & Topics: QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, FLGV - Franklin Liberty U.S. Treasury Bond ETF, CANG - Cango Inc. ADR, Inflation, Moving Average, SPKE - Spark Energy Inc., NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., REITs, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., EGO - Eldorado Gold Corp.

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3-26-2021: Will There Be A 'Strong Demand' For Office Space In A Post-COVID Return To Work Scenario? Mar 27, 2021

Flex space provider WeWork had 859 locations in 151 cities globally last November and their CEO claims COVID was a 'tailwind' for their business.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TRVLX - T Rowe Price Value Fund, SYK - Stryker Corp., OIH - VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., Dollar Cost Average, TV - Grupo Televisa S.A.B. ADR, Saving to Buy a House, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Initial Contributions and Taxes, Where to Invest, Warrants.

TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the BLACK SWAN EVENT that caused the share price of one company to skyrocket by more than 93% in one day? HINT: This situation involved an auto company."

Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.

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3-25-2021: After A Healthy January, Restaurant Sales Have Slowed Mar 26, 2021

The shortfall in restaurant and foodservice sales totaled $270 billion during the first 12 months of the pandemic, so what happens next?

Today's Stocks & Topics: PICK - iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., NBR - Nabors Industries Ltd., IEC - IEC Electronics Corp., JHG - Janus Henderson Group PLC, ETSY - Etsy Inc., Dilution for Share and Perspective, SNCY - Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Stocks, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., SIEGY - Siemens AG ADR.

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