Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

So much for a relaxing Thanksgiving break… Markets sold off on news of the new COVID variant, Omicron, and volatility is soaring. I expect both the media and the government to overreact… But don't worry: In today's show, I lay out what you need to know—and do—in the coming weeks to prepare your portfolio. [0:30] While we still don't know much about Omicron, countries around the world are already r...

Today we welcome back one of our most downloaded—and controversial—guests of all time... Kristin Tate, author of The Liberal Invasion of Red State America, is back on the podcast to discuss public policy, culture, and cryptos. [1:35] During the COVID lockdowns, as businesses shifted to remote work, we saw a huge migration of people out of big cities and into more suburban and rural parts of the co...

With a short holiday week, we're changing up the format a bit… so no monologue today. But I have an exciting—and controversial—interview for you tomorrow (hint: It's one of our most downloaded guests of all time). [0:35] I love this time of year… It means I get to look forward to the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas in January. Here's how I'm preparing… [3:05] Following an...

Today's guest is someone you may have talked to personally: my sister, Christine Curzio. She's head of human resources and customer service here at Curzio Research (among the many other hats she wears). Customers don't typically call when things are going great. Most often, they call when there's a fire to put out. Christine shares some of the wildest issues we've faced at Curzio... and how we imp...

Yes, Elon… Sanders is still alive. If you haven't heard the latest drama surrounding Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Twitter account, he and Senator Bernie Sanders exchanged jabs this week over the two things humans can't escape: death and taxes. Daniel and I share a laugh over the spat. [1:06] The end of earnings season means the release of 13Fs... where the largest money managers disclose what they bought...

AMC is currently trading over $40 per share… Yet, one analyst note I recently read is calling for a target price of $1 on the stock. The company may have seemed left for dead following the COVID lockdowns… but it's made some impressive strides over the past year. Today, I explain why this analyst's way of thinking is the easiest way to lose millions in the stock market. [0:40] Is the supply chain...

Gold hasn't been a particularly exciting asset class recently… but that's quickly changing. Gold prices are approaching their six-month highs… near $1,900 per ounce. And Ed Karr—former chairman of U.S. Gold Corp. and fan-favorite guest—predicts the price will hit $3,000 next year. Today, he's back on the show to discuss current market conditions—including two factors that will lead to a rally in g...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is once again making headlines, polling his Twitter followers about whether to sell billions' worth of Tesla stock. Daniel and I discuss the drama around the famously polarizing CEO... and whether investors should pay attention to his latest tweet storm. [1:00] Keeping with the theme of electric vehicles (EVs), electric pickup maker Rivian begins trading today… and the numbers...

Congress has finally passed an infrastructure bill, and it's now heading to President Biden's desk… Here's what that means for inflation and supply chain issues... [0:30] Right now, we're in the best market conditions I've ever seen: Stocks are near all-time highs as we come off an excellent earnings season… Bitcoin and gold are both moving higher… But this can't last forever—especially since the...

My friend and colleague Luke Downey—editor of The Big Money Report here at Curzio Research—joins the show to help me make a big announcement... [1:35] But first, Luke shares the story of how he began following the "Big Money"—the growth stock strategy that helped him retire from Wall Street at 31—and what led him to his latest macro prediction… which proved to be spot on. [2:55] It can be hard to...

Back from a quick trip to Ohio, Daniel shares his latest experience with the airports and traveling. [0:15] We discuss the Virginia governor race… what it says about the current mood in the U.S… and how the results will impact spending bills being negotiated right now. [3:10] We've seen some wild price action in Avis Budget and Bed Bath & Beyond this earnings season. I lay out the reasons behind t...

The "great separation" is starting… and if you're not paying attention to it… you're at risk... But first, I'm humbled and grateful that so many of you took advantage of our Crypto Intelligence special offer. Members: Expect a new recommendation to hit your inbox tomorrow! [0:34] I hope you had a great Halloween. Ours was amazing… with tons of families out trick-or-treating in my neighborhood. It...

The security token market is seeing some exciting changes… Kyle Sonlin, CEO at Security Token Market, joins the show to share what's changed in the space over the last year—including clearer insights on regulatory issues. [1:15] Speaking of regulatory breakthroughs, Kyle also explains why recent changes to the Securities & Exchange Commission's (SEC) Regulation A is creating incredible momentum fo...

Robinhood just reported a terrible quarter. Prepare for a rant at the end of the show… But first, let's look at some other company earnings… Some of the biggest names in tech have reported—and Daniel and I discuss which companies are separating themselves from the pack. [1:20] Next, a company Daniel's been bullish on reported a bad quarter. Daniel breaks down what he got wrong about the tech leade...

Earnings season is in full swing... and some of the largest companies report this week. I highlight a few winners and losers—like Tesla, Facebook, UPS, and Intel—and the most important characteristics to pay attention to as companies report. [0:40] Gold—which has been out of favor for some time—is quietly moving higher… and conditions are perfect for certain stocks to explode from current levels....

Historically, multimillion-dollar artwork has only been available to the highest level of social elites… But a new company is bringing priceless works of art to the average investor—and disrupting a $1.7 trillion industry in the process… Scott Lynn, co-founder and CEO of Masterworks, shares how his firm gives anyone the chance to invest in multimillion-dollar artwork through securitization. [2:20]...

Earnings season is well underway… Netflix just reported solid earnings and continues to gain subscribers. Daniel and I discuss the streaming giant's new hit show, Squid Game, and how the company continues to be the king of great content. [2:00] United Airlines also reported a strong quarter... and foresees a coming bottom to COVID impacts. This is great news as travel returns to pre-pandemic level...

There are always risks when it comes to investing… I touch on the major ones we're dealing with today. [0:30] But with risk comes opportunity… and we're seeing big winners across our publications as a result—especially in these three sectors. [4:00] I highlight a few recent picks from our Curzio Research Advisory and The Dollar Stock Club newsletters you should be paying attention to. [5:47] There...

Changing things up a bit this week… Daniel returns to discuss current events. We start by going over a bizarre situation involving Southwest Airlines... The airline canceled nearly 2,000 flights over the weekend, blaming it on bad weather. Daniel and I discuss the role vaccine mandates are playing in the disruption. [1:30] Speaking of vaccine mandates, I'm done sugarcoating this: Freedoms are bein...

William Shatner is heading to space! Daniel and I open today's show with some banter about our favorite Shatner roles... and whether we'd go to space for a thrill. [0:40] Earnings season is officially underway... And now is a great time to sift through company reports for the best ideas… We discuss what stood out to us about Delta Airlines' quarterly results... and why this company has a fantastic...

The media sells fear to get clicks... And that makes it difficult to sift through the noise and find the truth. I run through a few recent headlines designed to scare the hell out of you… a potential U.S. debt default, China fears, and inflation. [0:30] But amid the fearmongering and government recklessness… bitcoin is poised to benefit. We're still in the early stages of this incredible industry…...

Andrew Horowitz, president of Horowitz & Company and fan-favorite guest, joins me to discuss the volatile market… and why you shouldn't worry about the debt ceiling debate. [0:46] He explains why investors need to pay attention to who has pricing power this earnings season… and why investors are losing confidence in the Federal Reserve. [4:10] Next, he shares how investors should position themselv...

Daniel just returned from a trip to Arizona… and has some interesting observations about the labor shortage in airports. [0:35] While on his trip, Daniel was able to speak with business owners involved in construction and real estate… He shares some insight on these sectors… and explains why inflation will get much worse before it gets better. [5:30] Automakers continue to deal with semiconductor...

It's been a crazy several months here at Curzio Research. (If you haven't heard, our Curzio Equity Owners (CEO) security token will soon be trading here in the U.S. on the tZERO platform.) My wife and I decided to get away for the weekend... And inflation is everywhere… from the cost of food and drink… to hotels and parking (which we found out at a Guns N' Roses concert). [00:30] If that wasn't ba...

The market continues to be volatile. Daniel and I discuss the political theatrics surrounding the U.S. debt ceiling... and whether investors need to worry. [0:40] Two Fed presidents resigned this week over controversial personal stock trades. Daniel goes on a quick rant about why this is a sliver of positive news... and why you shouldn't feel sorry for them. [6:50] As interest rates continue to mo...