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Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technology are rapidly advancing and poised to revolutionize many industries. Matt Wren, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at VRAR Chicago, joins us on the Gains podcast to explain. Plus, we'll get the details on a free hands-on VR/AR event coming up on the evening of June 5th here in Chicago - it will give people a chance to play with this technology first...

As predicted on recent episodes of the Gains podcast, our financial market analysis has been indicating weakness in stocks, and now we're witnessing the fruition of those predictions. This week, we talk with two of our regular guests about what's behind the recent declines. Jim Awad, Senior Managing Director at Clearstead Advisors in New York.  Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strate...

We are talking about something a little bit different today - but certainly an area where there is an opportunity for serious gains. We always talk about diversifying your portfolio; well, here's an asset class that is completely different from most others: comic books.  Vincent Zurzolo, President of MetropolisComics.com and ComicConnect.com in New York joins us with key advice on investing in com...

We recently discussed the impending pullback in financial markets, and now we are beginning to see some of the predicted softness. Today, we are delving into the looming risks for stocks and the potential for a sustained breakdown in financial markets, which can pose challenges to investment strategies that have historically worked for decades. Follow Jim Welsh on Twitter @JimWelshMacro and his we...

Investors are closely monitoring inflation and Federal Reserve policy. Wall Street is predicting a host of interest rate cuts, with many foreseeing at least three before the end of the year. However, our guest today, David Jones, Fed Watcher, and Chairman of DMJ Advisors, shares a different perspective, expressing skepticism about the general narrative on Wall Street. Make sure to subscribe to us...

This week on the Gains podcast, we delve into the insights of five financial experts, each sharing a current investment idea they recommend. Art Hogan - Chief Market Strategist at B. Riley Financial in New York... Chuck Carlson - CEO of Horizon Investment Services and Publisher of UpsideStocks.com in Hammond...  Jack Ablin - Chief Investment Officer at Cresset Capital in Chicago... J.J. Kinahan -...

The party on Wall Street might be over, that's according to our guest on this week's Gains podcast, Jim Welsh - Macro Strategist & Portfolio Manager at MacroTides.com in San Diego. Follow Jim Welsh on Twitter @JimWelshMacro and his website MacroTides.com Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher - Tw...

In the world of stock trading and investing, it's critical to remain unfazed by geopolitics or anticipated election results. Tune out all the noise that doesn't matter and instead focus on the three fundamental drivers of financial markets: inflation, interest rates, and corporate profits." This week on the Gains podcast Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services and Publisher of the websit...

There has been a lot of optimism surrounding stocks so far this year, with markets hovering near all-time highs. However, there is a looming threat in commercial real estate that could potentially spread and endanger the banking sector and broader economy.  Matt Matigian, CEO of Blue World Asset Managers in Chicago joins us this week on the Gains podcast with the details...  Make sure to subscribe...

As markets flirt with all-time highs and recession fears wane, several looming concerns remains un-addressed.  Jim Welsh, Macro Strategist and Portfolio Manager at MacroTides.com in San Diego joins us with a dire warning for stocks. Follow Jim Welsh on Twitter @JimWelshMacro and his website MacroTides.com Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music,...

Stocks are trading near all-time highs, but investor uncertainty lingers. This week on the Gains podcast, we check-in with several of our regular guests to get their take on where they see financial markets heading. - Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist for B. Riley Financial. - Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest.  Chuck Carlson - CEO of Horizon Inves...

Bitcoin has staged quite the comeback, pushing its market value over one trillion dollars for the first time since its hey day in 2021.  Bill Ulivieri, Owner of Cenacle Capital Management joins the Gains podcast to discuss what Bitcoin is and how investors can get involved. ---Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host...

Despite a monster run in financial markets and prevailing bullish sentiment on Wall Street, our guest, Jim Welsh, Macro Strategist & Portfolio Manager for MacroTides.com in San Diego, joins us to discuss a potential long-term breakdown for stocks, challenging investment strategies that have worked for decades. Follow Jim Welsh on Twitter @JimWelshMacro and his website MacroTides.com Make sure...

Stocks trade near all-time highs amid a bustling earnings season. We are also getting more clarity on what's expected from the Fed Reserve moving forward. Joining us to break it all down, J.J. Kinahan, CEO of IG North America and President of TastyTrade here in Chicago. Follow J.J. Kinahan on X @TheJJKinahan and his website is TastyTrade.com Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us...

Despite the overall strength in the stock market this year, the majority of gains have been limited to a small group of companies. This week on the Gains podcast, Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services and Publisher of the website UpsideStocks.com, joins us to discuss strategies for diversifying portfolios beyond the usual Wall Street favorites.

There's new buzz in the cannabis space, with some analysts saying legalization of marijuana at the federal level is inevitable.   On this week's Gains podcast, Michael Palumbo, Founder of M-J-P Capital, discusses potential bullishness in the sector and what to know before you invest. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question f...

As the new year unfolds, it's hard to believe we're already halfway through January. Regular guests - Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist at B. Riley Financial in New York, and Gary Kaltbaum, President of Kaltbaum Capital Management in Orlando, join us to discuss early-year stock market activity.

Stocks had a banner year in 2023, but a stark warning signals a looming shift in the economy and financial markets. Our guest Jim Welsh, Macro Strategist & Portfolio Manager at MacroTides.com in San Diego predicts an impending secular bear market. Follow Jim Welsh on Twitter @JimWelshMacro and his website MacroTides.com Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & ra...

It's a brand new year and that means it is time for the 2024 Dogs of the Dow.   CEO of Horizon Investment Services and Publisher of the website UpsideStocks.com - Chuck Carlson joins us to discuss the ten stocks that make up this year's Dogs of the Dow investment strategy. ---Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host...

It's the end of 2023, and markets are finishing the year on a strong note. Now, it's time to look to 2024 and explore what the future holds for stocks. Today on the Gains podcast, we are bringing on four of our regular experts to share their forecasts for the new year.  - Jim Awad, Senior Managing Director at Clearstead Advisors in New York. - Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services &amp...

Gain's listeners! I hope you're all enjoying the holiday week. It's Christmas, and that means we're on vacation this week, celebrating with friends and family.  We'll be back next Wednesday morning, December 27th, with a brand new episode. So mark your calendars and join us as we dive into exciting investment strategies and market updates. Enjoy your holiday week, and we'll catch you soon!

A year ago, the Gains podcast ventured into the realm of bold predictions by forecasting that Bitcoin would climb to a million dollars per token in the foreseeable future. Back then, our audacious forecast marked a pivotal moment as we accurately pinpointed the bottom of the crypto market, and since then, Bitcoin has surged by over 140%. In this week's episode of the Gains Podcast, we reconnect wi...

Stocks surge as the year winds down.  The looming question - What's next?  Jim Welsh, Marco Strategist & Portfolio Manager at MacroTides.com joins Andy Giersher with a technical look at financial markets. Follow Jim Welsh on Twitter @JimWelshMacro and his website MacroTides.com Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for...

November has proven to be a formidable month for stocks, so far. On today's Gains podcast, we're joined by a trio of our regular guests to get their insights on the recent surge in equity prices and explore whether this momentum will continue into the upcoming year.  We welcome - Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services and Publisher of UpsideStocks.com; Jim Awad, Senior Managing Director...

Gain's listeners! I hope you're all enjoying the holiday week. It's Thanksgiving, and that means we're on vacation this week, celebrating with friends and family.  We'll be back next Wednesday morning, November 29th, with a brand new episode. So mark your calendars and join us as we dive into exciting investment strategies and market updates. Enjoy your holiday week, and we'll catch you soon!