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

InvestTalk

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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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12-09-19: Strategist: U.S.-China Trade War Is ‘Unresolvable’ 10.12.2019 45:54

Market volatility is fueled, in part, by the uncertainty of the unresolved U.S.-China trade dispute-- and one analyst says there is "no end in sight". Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Manufacturers, Inherited I-R-As, D - Dominion Energy Inc., Shorting, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Next Year Earnings. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers...

12-06-19: Data Shows 2020 Might Be A Tough Year For Big City Housing Markets 07.12.2019 46:16

According to one of the largest housing statistic databases, home sales will drop in 2020 and the housing shortage could become the worst in U.S. history. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), S - Sprint Corp., Jobs Report, Unemployment, Consumer Sentiment, FCEL – Fuel Cell Energy Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Dow Futures, New Investor, LB - L Brands Inc. Plus: Key Benc...

12-05-19: Corporate America's Debt Load Is Nearing 47% Of The Overall Economy 06.12.2019 42:59

Since the financial crisis in 2008, corporations have splurged on debt and experts are warning that ballooning figures could worsen a future economic downturn. Today's Stocks & Topics: Overall earnings are in decline, Earnings vs. book value, Investing in real estate, URI - United Rentals Inc., HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., UNG - United States Natural Gas Fund L.P., OXY - Occidental Petroleum...

12-04-19: Where To Hide Out If We Have Another December Market Plunge 05.12.2019 46:13

In 2018, we saw the worst December decline since the Great Depression-- but there are safe sectors if you know where to look. Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., ZTS - Zoetis Inc., At age 50, how do I allocate my retirement funds?, IRA distributions?, '529' plan?, Stop-loss order?, STEVE comments on: How overseas 10-year treasury rates compare wi...

12-03-19: Opinion: Stocks Will Not Keep Climbing Next Year 04.12.2019 46:05

The average Wall Street estimate expects corporate earnings to grow by 10% next year, but strategists at Morgan Stanley are forecasting flat corporate profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Retirement Plans?, EA - Electronic Arts Inc., OPEC oil prices, Company debt, Road to riches, T – AT&T, tech stocks-- buying dividend stocks or growth stocks? TRI...

12-02-19: Weakening Manufacturing Data Caused Stock Drops 03.12.2019 46:57

In the first trading day of December, stocks started down as investors digested disappointing economic data along with the latest trade news. Today's Stocks & Topics: UGI - UGI Corp., Electric Vehicles, Investing in the Stock Market, International Funds, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., BME – Black Rock Health Sciences Trust. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gol...

11-29-19: ENCORE - Some of The Best InvestTalk Calls #1 29.11.2019 47:36

Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, Technical Analysis, How to Start Investing, 529 Plan, Roth I-R-A, Investments & Taxes, Retirement, 401k & Mortgage, Pension Plan, New Investor, Large Caps, Dividends, Saving for College, Sectors, Interest Rates, Annuities. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com * Check o...

11-28-19: ENCORE - Netflix Shares Have Surged 23,000% Since Year 2000, But The Top Surge Performer Did Much Better 28.11.2019 46:47

If you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today. Today's Stocks & Topics: Search Engines, Tesla's Profit, 401k Contributions, Interest Rates, Investing in the Market, Trading Platforms, Investing with KPP, Mutual Funds, Insurance, Money Management, The Market, International Investing, I-R-As, Triple-Double Tops, E...

11-27-19: Activists Are Building A "Grass-Roots" Alliance Against Amazon 28.11.2019 45:55

A coalition named 'Athena' is working to confront Amazon on issues like digital surveillance, antitrust concerns and working conditions in warehouses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Statistics, Small Caps, Retirement Accounts, Unprofitable Companies, Holiday Sales, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, CVS - CVS Health Corp., SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, Be...

11-26-19: Opinion: The ‘Great Rotation’ Will Arrive In 2020 And Bring Another Strong Year For Stocks 27.11.2019 45:23

JP Morgan analysts are predicting that retail investors might rapidly switch from bond funds to equity funds. Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Consumer Confidence Index, Qualified Withdrawals from Roth IRAs, PEAK - Healthpeak Properties Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, UGAZ – Velocity Shares 3x Long Natural Gas ETN linked to the S&P GSCI Natural Gas Index Ex...

11-25-19: $33 billion CEO: It's Time For Congress To Pass the USMCA And Protect America's Economy 26.11.2019 46:16

The CEO of 3M company says the U.S., Mexico, Canada trade agreement would ensure access for American businesses into the Canadian and Mexican markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, Retirement Accounts, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, MIDD - Middleby Corp., The Silver Tsunami, KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PL...

11-22-19: Opinion: Worst Of Global Economic Slowdown May Be Over 23.11.2019 46:21

Economists have expressed concerns that a global slowdown, and the trade war, could tip the U.S. into recession-- but a prominent voice sees a rising GDP in 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: WM - Waste Management Inc., China, Tesla Truck, UXIN - Uxin Ltd. ADR, Real Estate, 401k, Jobs Report, Home Sales, Leading Economic Indicators, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp. Buying AMTD - TD Ameritrade Hol...

11-21-19: Target CEO: Digital Sales Surge While Cost Of Handling Online Orders Drops 22.11.2019 46:33

Business is booming for Target thanks to investments that make it easy for shoppers to buy items online and get them that same day. Today's Stocks & Topics: AAN - Aaron's Inc., Roth 401k vs. Regular 401k, Stocks to Buy When Democrats or Republicans Win, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., XOMExxon Mobil Corp., Renewal Energy, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc...

11-20-19: U.S. Housing Starts Rebound With Building Permits At Highest Level In Over 12 Years 21.11.2019 46:38

Amid lower mortgage rates, the latest data demonstrates strength in the housing market. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Federal Reserve, Leading Indicators, CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., AEO - American Eagle Outfitters Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Portfolio Re-balancing, Recession, AAPL - Apple Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Tr...

11-19-19: The Digital Money Revolution Is Happening 20.11.2019 46:21

Digital money is already a key battleground in finance-- with big tech, banks, and processors all vying to become a gateway into the platform-based economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Joe Davis - Vanguard's Global Chief Economist, Universities With Best Returns On Your Money, Mortgage Rates, Retail Sales, Withdrawal Rates, F - Ford Motor Co., 401k Holders in America, Utilities, NEE - N...

11-18-19: The Stock Market’s 10-year Run Has Become The Best Bull Market Ever 19.11.2019 46:02

The current market boom, which started in March of 2009, has enabled a whopping 468% gain for the S&P 500. Today's Stocks & Topics: XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Military Defense, Renewable Energy Market, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Buying a Stock, Hong Kong, CHRS - Coherus BioSciences Inc., NILSY - Norilsk Nickel Mining & Metallurgical Co. ADR, College Tu...

11-15-19: ENCORE - Opinion: Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Is Smoke And Mirror Nonsense 15.11.2019 46:51

The next battle for central-bank independence is already unfolding-- and this could potentially destabilize the entire global financial system. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Real Estate, The Stock Market, Credit Scores, How Old is Old?, Grant Deed, Resistance, The Dow Theory, Payroll Numbers, New Investor, Cash Reserve Fund, Retirement, Variable Annuities, Statistics, Book Value,...

11-14-19: Google Is Getting Into Banking And The Company Will Offer Checking Accounts Next Year 15.11.2019 47:03

Previous financial plans by Apple and Facebook faced obstacles, but the search giant will become the latest Silicon Valley leader to reach into the banking space. Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney+, Amazon and Virginia, WELL - Welltower Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Investing Your Money, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CV...

11-13-19: UBS Survey: More Than Half Of The World’s Richest Investors See A Big Market Decline In 2020 14.11.2019 46:21

Fifty-five percent of 3,400 'high net worth' investors report they expect a significant drop in the markets at some point next year. Today's Stocks & Topics: P.E. Ratio, CCR - CONSOL Coal Resources LP, Don't Be Too Bullish, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, ETFs, Inflation, Bullish or Bearish, GE - General Electric Co., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp. Plus:...

11-12-19: Opinion: Why The Prospective $70 Billion Buyout Of Walgreens May Signal An End To The Market Rally 13.11.2019 46:13

Banks are already struggling as investors steer clear of hefty private-equity debt packages. Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds Cash Levels, Rate Cuts, Costco & Black Friday Deals, AAPL - Apple Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., IART - Integra Life Sciences Holdings Corp., Swing Trading, MCD - McDonald's Corp., HAS - Hasbro Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Co...

11-11-19: Opinion: Trump’s Tariffs And The UK Brexit Could Spur Healthier Global Growth 12.11.2019 45:44

For decades, economic growth has slowed in the West—and more recently in China—owing to technological and demographic trends and bad economic policies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tariffs & The Economy, Auto Industry & Loans, Hong Kong, MLHR - Herman Miller Inc., Swing Trading, Invest in ETFs or Keep Saving, Rollover I-R-A, RIG - Transocean Ltd. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market...

11-08-19: ENCORE - Trump Advisor Hassett Expects Economy To Defy Earlier Doomsday Predictions With 3% Growth 08.11.2019 46:41

Stronger economic data has signaled a continuation of the 3% growth rate from the fourth quarter of 2017 to Q4 2018. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Housing Market, Fun Performance, Becoming a Trader, Short Sale vs. Put, Gold Coins, 200 Day Moving Average, Caps, New Investor, Credit Card Debt, Roth I-R-A, Annuities. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a...

11-07-19: Netflix Shares Have Surged 23,000% Since Year 2000, But The Top Surge Performer Did Much Better 08.11.2019 47:36

If you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today. Today's Stocks & Topics: Search Engines, Tesla's Profit, 401k Contributions, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp., Investing in the Market, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Trading Platforms. ...

11-06-19: Chipotle Has Staged A Comeback And It Plans To Keep Growing 07.11.2019 46:06

Chipotle stock, which has a market value of $20.9 billion, is up 74% this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: PAA - Plains All American Pipeline L.P., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Bond Funds, TSLA - Tesla Inc., TNK - Teekay Tankers Ltd., Financial Independence, Market Forecast. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin. Our Sponsors: *...

11-05-19: Risky Mortgage Bonds Are Back And Delinquencies Are Piling Up 06.11.2019 45:57

A decade after the global financial crisis, a security with some of the same high-risk characteristics is starting to take off. Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Retire, Enterprise Value vs. Book Value, 401k Rollover, ISM Service Sector Report, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., Long Term Care Policy, Value vs. Growth Stocks, Bonds, VTR - Ventas Inc. Plus: Key Be...