Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors

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InvestTalk is your daily guide to stock market analysis, portfolio management, and unbiased financial education. Hosted by experienced wealth managers Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero, CFA, of KPP Financial, this daily investing podcast cuts through the noise to answer your specific investment questions. With over 60 million downloads, InvestTalk is trusted by investors who want institutional-grade research and actionable strategies. Every weekday, Justin and Luke break down complex macroeconomic trends and discuss highly searched topics, including stock and ETF analysis, 401(k) and retirement o...

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Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors

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4-6-2021: Some States Won't Give Jobless Workers A Tax Break on Stimulus Unemployment Benefits 07.04.2021 47:15

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 - Pro...

4-5-2021: More Retail Pain Ahead: UBS Predicts 80,000 Stores Will Close in The U.S. By 2026 06.04.2021 46:33

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...

4-2-2021 - Best of Caller Questions 02.04.2021 49:51

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, Automat...

4-1-2021: IPO Lesson: Amazon-Backed 'Deliveroo' Tanks in London Market Debut 02.04.2021 47:14

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 -...

3-31-2021: As Treasury Yields Hit New Highs, Why Did The Tech-Heavy NASDAQ Move Lower? 01.04.2021 47:21

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 Co...

3-30-2021: Intel Will Spend $20 Billion To Build Two New Manufacturing Plants 31.03.2021 46:24

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 -...

3-29-2021: If You Had Put $1,000 In Bitcoin One Year Ago, What Might That Investment Be Worth Today? 30.03.2021 46:31

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 M...

3-26-2021: Will There Be A 'Strong Demand' For Office Space In A Post-COVID Return To Work Scenario? 27.03.2021 46:00

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 - Val...

3-25-2021: After A Healthy January, Restaurant Sales Have Slowed 26.03.2021 46:25

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...

3-24-2021: Work from Home Trends Are Causing Employees To Endure Longer Work Days 25.03.2021 46:59

To combat remote worker weariness, companies may need to create a new hybrid work structure to foster a better work-life balance. Today's Stocks & Topics: CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., JBLU - JetBlue Airways Corp., Insurance Stocks, IVR - Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc., DE - Deere & Co., VST - Vistra Corp., LITB - LightInTheBox Holding Co. Ltd. ADR, VET - Vermilion Energy Inc., BGS...

3-23-2021: With Solar Stocks Trading Down, Could Timing Be Right for A Buy? 24.03.2021 46:27

Federal subsidies have made solar panel installation inexpensive, and the Biden administration is prioritizing clean energy. Today's Stocks & Topics: RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., 401k Contributions, NOW – Service Now Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., VIX - CBOE Volatility Index, Pfizer Is Now Testing a Covid-19 Pill, TPL - Texas Pacific Land Corp., Copper, Retire...

3-22-2021: Are There 'Safe' Money Moves Investors Can Make Now? 23.03.2021 46:25

One portfolio manager says stick to your tried-and-true plan, focusing on allocation, savings priorities, estate planning and debt refinancing while rates are still low. Today's Stocks & Topics: Trading, HON - Honeywell International Inc., ZKIN - ZK International Group Co. Ltd., UFPI - UFP Industries Inc., HIG - Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Roth I-R-A, ENB - Enbridge Inc., CVV...

3-19-2021: U.S. Jobless Claims Rise To 770,000 With Layoffs Still High 20.03.2021 46:02

A total of 4.1 million people are continuing to collect traditional state unemployment benefits, down 18,000 from the previous week. Today's Stocks & Topics: AB – Alliance Bernstein Holding L.P., Cryptocurrency, PKX - POSCO ADR, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., Growth Stocks, QS - QuantumScape Corp. Cl A, Alpha vs. Beta, VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, BOX - Box Inc. Cl A, ORA - Ormat Technologies I...

3-18-2021: Can You Retire as A Millionaire by Using Index Funds? 19.03.2021 46:25

Index funds give investors access to near market returns with no stock picking or market timing required. Today's Stocks & Topics: AEGN - Aegion Corp., HEOFF - H2O Innovation Inc., HDV - iShares Core High Dividend ETF, CNHI - CNH Industrial N.V., TAP - Molson Coors Beverage Co. Cl B, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., JJC - iPath Series B Bloomberg Copper Subindex Total Return ETN, FCX - Freeport-M...

3-17-2021: Is the Stock Market Afraid Of the FED? 17.03.2021 46:02

Investors know that the Fed controls key short-term interest rates that can encourage or put the brakes on economic growth. Today's Stocks & Topics: MODV - ModivCare Inc., Portfolio, 401k, BMBL - Bumble Inc. Cl A, Gold, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Dividends, ROK - Rockwell Automation Inc., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, Retirement Funds, GRMN - Garmin Ltd., Entry Point, FCEL – Fuel Cell...

3-16-2021 - Best Callers Questions 16.03.2021 45:50

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: Rollover IRA, ETFs or Mutual Funds, Stimulus Effect, Position, Sitting Stocks, Income, 401k, Roth I-R-A, Retirement, Mutual Funds, Selling Short, Credit Card Debt, Blue Chip Stocks, Institutional...

3-15-2021: Has the Housing Market Reached Its 'Tipping Point'? 15.03.2021 46:24

Home prices are overheated, mortgage rates are rising, the supply of homes for sale is anemic, and consumer confidence in the housing market is falling. Today's Stocks & Topics: IDEX - Ideanomics Inc., RYCEY - Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC ADR, BA - Boeing Co., PAM - Pampa Energia S.A. ADR, Stocks Data, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Health Savings Account, WKHS - Workhorse Group Inc., Homeo...

3-12-2021: Has COVID Permanently Changed How Companies Think of Office Space? 13.03.2021 46:29

One year after many office workers were sent home due to the COVID pandemic, executives face big questions about how much space is truly needed. Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying a Seconds House, NG – Nova Gold Resources Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., IEC - IEC Electronics Corp., Investing Strategy, PDBC - Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, MKC - McCormick &...

3-11-2021: Noted Market Bull Favors Value Stocks And Warns The Nasdaq Rebound Will Unravel 12.03.2021 46:14

Wharton School finance professor Jeremy Siegel predicts, "the hottest economy we’re going to see in a long time". Today's Stocks & Topics: UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, GRBK - Green Brick Partners Inc., TRQ - Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., Investing, Portfolio Management, TGT - Target Corp....

MARCH RAPID FIRE HOUR 11.03.2021 1:00:15

In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk hosts Steve Peasley and Justin Klein provide unbiased answers to 35 caller questions. Topics include: AIG - American International Group Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, BPYU - Brookfield Property REIT Inc., VISL - Vislink Technologies Inc., MNKD - MannKind Corp., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., UFO - Procure Space ET...

3-10-2021: Is the Shift to Crypto-Currency Tokens Inevitable? 11.03.2021 46:21

One player big player recently created a new business unit focused on blockchain, crypto and digital currencies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Roblox IPO, SOXX - iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF, JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., MCY - Mercury General Corp., Extra Money, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., GRWG - Grow Generation Corp., Dividends, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Mutual Fu...

3-9-2021: Economic Indicators Point Toward Potentially Record Retail Sales Growth During 2021 10.03.2021 46:07

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans paid off a record $83 billion in credit card debt in 2020 so Consumers have “plenty of purchasing power”. Today's Stocks & Topics: DMTK – DermTech Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., AMC - AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Cl A, QEP - QEP Resources Inc., Portfolio Management, 15 or 30-year Mortgage, Tax Filing, CVX -...

3-8-2021: Economic Expert: COVID Damage To Labor Market Will Last Into 2022 09.03.2021 46:34

The chief economist for a Wall Street firm says additional stimulus is needed to overcome the devastating impact of the pandemic. Today's Stocks & Topics: BKFKF - Bakkafrost P/F, RAD - Rite Aid Corp., KIRK - Kirkland's Inc., KMPH - KemPharm Inc., Roth I-R-A & Taxes, Debt, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., DB - Deutsche Bank AG, STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Price Target, SWN - So...

3-5-2021: SPACs Are Becoming Less of A 'Sure Thing' As the Deals Get Stranger 06.03.2021 46:16

It seemed like the SPAC (special purpose acquisition companies) trade could only go up, but as they bring lower quality companies public, many chosen takeovers are proving to be a mistake. Today's Stocks & Topics: ATRS - Antares Pharma Inc., SLM - SLM Corp., Jobs Reports, Battery Companies, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, CPA vs. Fina...

3-4-2021: What's Ahead for Business and Technology in A Post-COVID World? 05.03.2021 46:20

In the current transition phase from crisis response to a new operational model, we can examine the changes thrust upon us and reflect on how we want to move forward. Today's Stocks & Topics: PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Gold Stocks, FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., 401k Rollover, ZOM - Zomedica Corp., KDP - Keurig Dr P...