Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

I'm traveling this week for a family vacation. And whenever I leave, the markets seem to move lower… Walmart is keeping the trend alive by announcing negative news, pushing shares down around 10%. I explain what Walmart's announcement means for investors as inflation rages. Right now, the market is focused on two things: The Fed meeting Wednesday and the GDP report due out Thursday. I break down w...

There's a lot of negative news in the markets. But Andrew warns against joining the bearish bandwagon… and highlights some bargains in stocks. Next, Andrew breaks down why the recent earnings from big banks aren't as bad as they seem… what investors should expect to see as more quarterly results come in… and why it's important to keep perspective this earnings season. And he asks investors an impo...

To start today's show, Daniel and I discuss the ultimate DIY project: building your own casket. Despite horrible sentiment going into the quarter, Netflix (NFLX) reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings yesterday. We share how the company is maturing… and why it's becoming a value stock. Next, I compare Netflix's results to Disney (DIS)... and explain why all streaming companies aren't created eq...

Brace yourself… today's show offers something that's non-existent in the current market: optimism. Believe it or not, the widespread negativity is actually a bullish sign for investors. On today's podcast, I recap the last week of trading, the 40-year high in inflation, and what to expect from the Fed next week. There are a lot of issues putting pressure on the market, but here's the bottom line:...

Today's episode includes one of my many great interviews from the Metaverse Expo 2022 in Las Vegas last weekend. RJ White is an entrepreneur, successful businesswoman, and owner of a professional men's basketball team—the Vipers, from Gurnee, Illinois. RJ shares her background and how she knew she wanted to be a professional basketball owner when she was just 6 years old. We discuss how she built...

This morning's Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading came in at a staggering 9.1%... but because the CPI is a lagging indicator, this number leaves out important data that shows we could be near peak inflation. I explain why inflation is no longer the biggest threat to the market… and what's really concerning me about the economy right now. And Daniel and I debate what the Fed needs to do to bring ba...

I just got back from the Metaverse Expo 2022 in Las Vegas and it was an amazing conference. I start today's episode with a recap of the experience… and why the metaverse may be the largest trend on the planet. I highlight the trillions of dollars flowing into the space… why the "permissionless" worlds will be the winners of this trend… and why the metaverse will go mainstream within six months. I...

I'm excited to welcome Andrew Bustamante, former CIA agent and founder of Everyday Spy, to the show. We discuss how media outlets feed you what you want to hear… and how to sift through the noise and find the truth. Turning to macroeconomics, Andrew gives us his perspective on the Russia/Ukraine war—why this event wasn't spontaneous or a surprise… whether it would have happened under the Trump Adm...

With a new earnings season kicking off next week… the latest inflation data releasing on the 13th… and a Fed meeting later this month, the markets are in waiting mode. Daniel Creech joins me today to break it all down… As Daniel explains, the Fed has painted itself into a corner with the U.S. debt load… and we may see an interest rate cut early next year. I share my prediction for when the Fed wil...

I hope you enjoyed your Independence Day weekend! I start today's show with a quick rant about those who oppose this national holiday… and highlight my own fun experiences from the weekend. While the Fed must force a recession to moderate inflation, the tactic appears to be working. I highlight some positive signs we're seeing across markets, from bonds to commodities… And why I believe the Fed's...

Pete Parente, creator of GREED—crypto's first music label and ecosystem—joins the show today. His extraordinary background includes serving as a U.S. Marine, working as a stockbroker, a business consultant, an entrepreneur, and even publishing multiple award-winning children's books. Pete breaks down everything you need to know about non-fungible tokens (NFTs)—what they are, how to buy them, and s...

Bitcoin dipped below $20,000 as overleveraged companies are going bust. We start today's show by discussing the liquidation of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital and its ripple effects… the flaws of MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor's "all-in" Bitcoin strategy… and how the current crypto bear market reminds me of the dot-com crash. Next, we discuss Morgan Stanley's ridiculous call that Carnival...

With all the negative headlines right now, it seems like some of the positive headlines are being overlooked… I start today's show with the positive results from the Fed's recent bank stress test… the major signs inflation is finally peaking… and why I expect the Fed to end its rate-hiking path. I share why the worst of the selloff is behind us—and which sector I'm looking to buy right now. What's...

Adam Russell, cybersecurity expert and cofounder of REV3AL, joins me to discuss cybersecurity, cryptos, DeFi, and the metaverse. In this wide-ranging interview, Adam shares what led him to start REV3AL—a company that authenticates digital assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to protect investors from fraud. He explains how easy it is to get scammed by QR codes… and which apps you can trust. Adam...

At this point, it's basically certain we'll see a recession in the near future… The Fed has no choice but to cause one in order to tame inflation. But while we may be (technically) headed for recession, I explain why it's not as scary as the media makes it sound—and why now's the time to start picking away at great opportunities. For example, small caps are historically cheap… and one country is r...

To start the show, I share some personal stories about the inflation I've witnessed. I break down why the Fed is forcing us into a recession… why we (likely) haven't hit bottom yet… and what you should be paying attention in this deleveraging process. The current bear market is tough to stomach… but the lower the stock market goes, the more attractive stocks become. I share why I'm getting more ag...

For the last few days, I've been at an investment summit in Orlando. It seems every time I'm away, the market tanks… But it's a great time to start buying stocks. I explain why you need to start picking away at your watchlist. The biggest news is the Fed's 0.75% interest rate hike—and I do something a little unusual: give credit to the Fed. But it still has a lot of work left to do… I also break d...

Markets are in wait-and-see mode ahead of today's Federal Reserve announcement, which is expected to include a 75-point (0.75%) interest rate hike. Frank and I (Daniel) will go over the Fed's decision in detail on tomorrow's podcast. I start today's show with some drastic advice from Jeff Gundlach, the "Bond King"... who wants the Fed to raise rates dramatically at its meeting today. I also break...

Frank is on the road, so I (Daniel) am behind the mic to break down the extreme market volatility… I review last Friday's higher-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading… the resulting selloff… how the Fed is rattling the markets… and what to expect from tomorrow's Fed meeting (where we should expect more aggressive rate hikes). Turning to the selloff in cryptocurrencies, I highlight what'...

Sachin Khajuria, first-time guest and author of Two and Twenty: How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win, joins me to break down the private equity sector. Sachin breaks down private equity in layman's terms, including the "secret sauce" that drives the incredible success of the business model… and how it's getting easier for individual investors to get involved in the space. But not all priva...

Daniel and I start today's show by discussing the biggest risk to the market: inflation. While some data shows inflation is peaking, we break down why consumers will see elevated prices for a while. Next, we highlight the government's blame-shifting narrative around inflation and soaring costs… what's really driving higher food and energy prices (hint: it's not Putin)... and the best way to bring...

I just got back from my daughter's basketball tournament in Orlando… and it was eye-opening to see how costs are rising. Speaking of rising prices, the Fed is finally serious about fighting inflation. I highlight what businesses must do to stay afloat in this environment… why supply chain constraints aren't going away anytime soon… and which industries to avoid. I share the qualities you should lo...

Frank is traveling this week, so I (Daniel Creech) am behind the mic to cover the markets and rising energy prices… Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, is warning investors to "brace yourself" for an economic hurricane. I give my thoughts on his prediction. I also explain why President Biden's Wall Street Journal op-ed shows how government policies will lead to even higher oil prices… and the Euro...

Daniel joins me to tackle your questions on the crypto bear market… and the box office blowout of Top Gun: Maverick. We cover how to handle crypto volatility.... factors to help guide your selling decisions… and a strategy for exiting positions. Daniel also shares his thesis on digital asset financial services company Galaxy Digital Holdings (BRPHF)… how to deal with emotions when a position goes...

Today's episode starts with a look at previous bear markets… how long it took for investors' fears to be fully priced into stocks… and why earnings growth will fuel the next big rally. I also break down the factors behind surging energy and food prices… and one sector that will ride the uptrend. Next, I update my inflation predictions… and explain why—despite the current risks—there's a lot of ups...