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Why central banks can't compete with Bitcoin Apr 21, 2022

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Bitcoin influencer and host of Coin Stories Natalie Brunell joins the show today to discuss all things Bitcoin. She shares her journey from award-winning journalist to Bitcoin enthusiast… what she's learned from interviewing brilliant guests… and a recap of the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami. She also explains the benefits of regulation… whether she likes any altcoins… and why a central banking coin is a terrible idea. In this episode: Why journalist Natalie Brunell turned to Bitcoin [1:40] What Natalie learned from Bitcoin bear Peter Schiff [7:50] Recapping the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami [10:35] The pros of regulation… And the cons of a central bank coin [15:25] Can any altcoins compete with Bitcoin? [19:15] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

Netflix won't be the only company to bomb its quarterly earnings Apr 20, 2022

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Streaming giant Netflix (NFLX) is down nearly 40% after reporting dismal quarterly earnings. Daniel and I go over the numbers… whether the stock is a buy at current levels… what these results say about the streaming business in general… and why we'll see other companies suffer similarly bad results this quarter. We also cover how the metaverse will solve the internet's biggest problems. In this episode: Breakdown of Netflix's 30%-plus plunge [1:05] Why the steaming business is getting harder [3:35] How Russia hurt Netflix—and why other companies will suffer [7:10] The competitive market for consumers' screen time [11:35] Why billions are flowing into the metaverse [16:40] Frank says banks need to do this… or they'll be gone [20:30] The metaverse will fix everything you hate about the internet [26:30] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

The best-case scenario for Twitter investors Apr 19, 2022

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Earnings season is about to kick into high gear. I highlight the most important data to look for… and what companies need to do to beat Wall Street expectations. Next, I dig into the ongoing drama surrounding Elon Musk and Twitter… how our free speech is in jeopardy… and the best-case scenario for Twitter shareholders. Plus, my latest thoughts on the Fed's losing battle vs. inflation. In this episode: What to focus on this earnings season [0:20] The beef between billionaires and free speech [4:45] Social media will turn into the metaverse [10:55] The bigger picture behind a Twitter buyout [12:35] The Fed is running out of options to fight inflation [15:15] How a "poison pill" works [17:15] Why Twitter's board is in the wrong [20:55] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

How to fight back against a rigged financial system Apr 14, 2022

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Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

Is Warren Buffett 'sociopathic'? Apr 13, 2022

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FIrst quarter (Q1) earnings season is underway—and the results are in for Delta (DAL), JPMorgan (JPM), and Blackrock (BLK). On today's show, we cover the earnings… whether any of these companies are buys… and the enormous influence and power of asset managers like Blackrock. And turning to crypto, Daniel highlights last week's Bitcoin conference in Miami—including Peter Thiel's "Bitcoin public enemies" list… which includes the CEOs of 2 of the above companies. But Warren Buffett makes the top of the list—and Thiel didn't hold back in his criticisms. In this episode: Delta's Q1 earnings [0:35] JPMorgan's Q1 earnings [7:40] Blackrock's Q1 earnings—and massive influence [14:14] Peter Thiel's harsh words for his "Bitcoin public enemies" list [22:00] Does bitcoin use too much energy? [27:20] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

The latest data has me f***ing scared Apr 12, 2022

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Guys, the latest data has me f***ing scared. Today, I break down the alarming numbers I'm seeing around inflation and interest rates—and how to protect your portfolio… and set yourself up to profit. I'm also nervous about the slowing growth out of China. I highlight the chaotic COVID lockdowns in Shanghai… how they'll impact global supply chains… and how China's economic woes foreshadow bad news for the U.S. It's a scary market for investors. That's why tomorrow, I'm releasing an urgent briefing to Curzio Research Advisory members, detailing how to position yourself for what's ahead—including a new recommendation. In this episode: The latest (scary) data on inflation and rising rates [0:52] China's government is facing major issues [3:53] The world's growth engine is slowing down [9:00] How inflation will affect earnings season [17:15] Curzio Research Advisory gets an urgent briefing tomorrow [20:17] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

How to profit from ridiculous U.S. energy policies Apr 07, 2022

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Today's podcast is all about oil. With gasoline prices soaring over $4 per gallon across much of the U.S., lawmakers are blaming Big Oil. Yesterday, oil company executives were called to testify on Capitol Hill… and essentially accused of gouging consumers. On today's show, we break down the hearing… the argument over federal drilling leases… and the simple solution for rising prices at the pump. We also explain how to cut through the divisive political grandstanding… and profit from the U.S. government's crazy energy policies. In this episode: Why Daniel doesn't want a sign on our office door [0:40] The Capitol Hill hearing on gas prices [3:05] Energy stocks have a ton of room to run [6:30] Capitalism is under attack [9:00] The truth about federal drilling permits [12:10] Do gas stations play a role in pricing? [17:15] The oil stocks that belong on your watch list [25:10] Who's to blame for high oil prices?[27:00] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

Is Trump coming back to Twitter? Apr 06, 2022

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I'm back from my incredible trip to the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship game… On today's show, I break down Elon Musk's Twitter (TWTR) skakeup—including whether the stock is a buy… and if Donald Trump will be allowed back on the platform anytime soon. Daniel and I also discuss the fundamental shift taking place in cryptocurrencies… Why billions of dollars will continue to flow into the space… And why everyone should have some crypto exposure. Speaking of which, Crypto Intelligence members can expect an exciting new recommendation on Friday… In this episode: My spur-of-the-moment Final Four trip [0:30] Is Twitter a buy right now? [7:45] Will Trump be back on Twitter after Elon Musk's shakeup? [9:30] The software company scaling into Bitcoin [18:00] Why you should get out of the trading mindset with crypto [26:40] Everyone should have crypto exposure [30:00] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

Two easy ways to profit from the new global financial system Apr 05, 2022

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Frank is traveling, leaving me (Daniel Creech) behind the mic today to discuss the headlines… I break down what recent actions by Russia's central bank say about commodity prices… why the Russian ruble recovered all its losses following the invasion of Ukraine… how future sanctions will impact commodities like oil, gas, and gold… and how individual investors can profit as the global financial system undergoes massive changes. On a more lighthearted note, I explain what Elon Musk's latest move says about activist investors… and if Twitter (TWTR) could become the next meme stock. In this episode: Where's Frank? [0:15] Why you should pay attention to the ruble [3:35] Will currencies become linked to commodities? [6:00] Stocks that will profit from sanctions against Russia [13:10] The new activist investor [14:00] Is Elon Musk the new BlackRock? [20:50] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

A watershed moment for the crypto industry Mar 31, 2022

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Ken Falcon, Esq., managing partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman PLLC, joins me to discuss digital assets from a lawyer's perspective—and how his firm serves clients in the space. He also explains why President Biden's executive order is a watershed moment for cryptos. Finally, as the metaverse continues to attract massive capital, Ken explains why digital real estate has his attention. Inside this episode: How Ken first got involved in crypto [4:05] Why Biden's crypto EO is a watershed moment [6:10] Where Ken sees crypto regulation heading [9:35] Will cryptos officially be labeled as securities? [12:45] The emerging opportunity in digital real estate [17:00] Why we need regulation around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) [22:05] What the crypto space will look like in 10 years [26:00] Falcon Rappaport & Berkman PLLC services [30:20] Ken's favorite idea for the metaverse [32:35] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ --Stitcher : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 --Website : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankcurzio Facebook:. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ Website: https://www.curzioresearch.com

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