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Nike (NKE) popped more than 10% this morning after reporting better-than-expected earnings yesterday—which I anticipated on . I break down the results… and explain why the apparel giant is setting up a great short trade. Last week, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia revised jobs data from March–June 2022… from 1.1 million jobs created to just 10,500. We discuss how this alarming data—along with a major adjustment in rental calculations—could cause the Fed to change course on its interest rate hikes.  Finally, I rant about the absurd discrepancy in the jobs number—and why we must be able to trust the data coming from our government. In this episode  My Nike thesis is playing out perfectly [1:30] The best strategy for a volatile 2023 [12:15] How do you miscount jobs by 1 million? [13:00]  How new rental data could impact Fed policy [27:50] Investors must be able to trust government data—or else [33:05] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://

Apparel giant Nike (NKE) will report its latest earnings this afternoon. I explain why these results will give us a critical look at how consumers are holding up heading into 2023… and provide an updated glimpse at the company’s biggest growth drivers: China and the metaverse. I also highlight how Nike’s results could set up a solid trading opportunity. Banking titan Wells Fargo just agreed to pay $3.7 billion in fines for screwing over 16 million customers. This is a prime example of why everyone hates Wall Street. I break down the charges… and why I’m no longer bullish on the banking sector.  I’ve been pounding the table about how investors need to prepare for major volatility as the economy heads into a recession… And Genia Turanova’s MoneyFlow Trader is the perfect way to take advantage of a bear market. We’ve discounted this service to make sure everyone can afford to follow Genia’s put-buying strategy, which is designed to make you a fortune as stock prices tumble.  In this episode  How to play Nike’s

Frank is out of the office on a personal matter, leaving me—Daniel—behind the mic. Yesterday, the Fed hiked interest rates by 0.5%. During his followup Q&A, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there are no plans to raise the inflation target from the current 2%. I explain why the markets sold off during his speech… why a surge in unemployment is inevitable… and why I believe Powell is outright lying (and will be forced to eat his words) about the Fed’s inflation target. In other news, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing yesterday on the FTX collapse. One of its witnesses was Kevin O’Leary, the celebrity investor known as “Mr. Wonderful.” I recap the hearing… how O’Leary is acting as an FTX spokesperson… and the important factors he glossed over in his testimony. In this episode  I’m filling in for Frank again [0:30] Why the market sold off yesterday [5:00] Powell is lying about the Fed’s inflation target [8:20] Get ready for surging unemployment in 2023 [11:20] My bee

I’ve been getting some incredible emails from happy subscribers who are making 200–300% gains in a matter of days… And it’s all thanks to our best-performing product, Moneyflow Trader. While the market is foundering, editor Genia Turanova is averaging a winning trade every 26 days.  I want everyone to have the chance to benefit from Genia’s work… which is why, for a limited time, I’m offering this incredible product for 90% off the retail price. Turning to the markets… Daniel and I break down what to expect from today’s Fed meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Q&A later this afternoon.  Yesterday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed inflation is trending lower, fueling market bulls’ hopes for a quick end to the Fed’s interest rate hikes. Daniel and I debate whether we’ve hit peak inflation. I explain why the bulls are crazy if they think the Fed will cut rates anytime soon… and why investors need to prepare for market chaos through 2023. Finally, turning to crypto… The House Financial Services Commit

Frank is attending his daughter’s Christmas play (yes, midday on a Tuesday), leaving me, Daniel, behind the mic. Stocks are in rally mode following this morning’s lower-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. I share the factors behind the market’s optimism (but why investors shouldn’t count their chickens just yet)… how to take advantage of the rally… and what to expect from tomorrow's Fed meeting. Cryptos are also rallying—with Bitcoin nearing the $18,000 mark—following the arrest of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. I explain why SBF should be in jail… why the fallout from the FTX collapse isn’t over yet… and why SBF’s arrest is great news for the crypto space. In this episode: Markets are rallying… but don’t count your chickens yet [1:20] What to expect from tomorrow’s Fed meeting [4:20] Why Sam Bankman-Fried should be in jail [6:30] Why SBF’s arrest is great for crypto [17:40] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch

ExxonMobil just released some incredible projections about its wage increases, capital expenditures, and future free cash flows. Daniel and I explain how government policies have given Big Oil the ability to print money… And why oil stocks are rising, even as oil prices are falling. In other energy news, oil shipping companies are drastically increasing their rates—in part due to the uncertainty surrounding Russian sanctions. Daniel shares a handful of names that will benefit from the situation.  Walmart CEO Doug McMillon recently spoke about the rise in shoplifting the company is seeing… and how it could result in price increases and even store closures. Target says it’s also struggling with the same issue. We discuss why everyone should be concerned about this news… and how it could lead to buying opportunities in a few of the biggest retail stocks. In this episode ExxonMobil’s remarkable projections [2:10] How governments are helping create massive profits for big oil [6:05] The disparity between oil stoc

The Fed is keeping quiet ahead of next week’s meeting… But its silence isn’t necessarily good news… On today’s show, Daniel and I discuss why the bear market rally is coming to an end… and how investor sentiment has changed from “buy the dips” to “sell the rips.” I explain why the market’s price-to-earnings ratio is worthless right now… why there’s zero chance next year’s earnings will meet current expectations… and why estimates need to come down at least 20% from here.  As a reminder, you can take advantage of the coming stock market decline with our special offer on Moneyflow Trader.  Goldman Sachs plans to invest tens of millions into the crypto space… as it looks to take advantage of this year’s brutal crypto crash. I share why this is great for the industry… what I think Goldman will invest in… and the incredible innovation happening in digital assets.  In this episode  Why the Fed is keeping quiet [0:30] Why next year’s earnings estimates are laughable [5:48]  How to get greedy as stocks crash [12:55]

There’s a massive story playing out in real estate right now… And if you’re 100% long stocks, this story should scare the s*** out of you… Real estate giant Blackstone (BX) is halting redemptions in its $70 billion Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT). In other words, it’s putting a limit on how much money investors can pull out of the fund. It’s also selling some of its best properties. I look under the hood and explain how Blackstone—and private equity in general—is misleading investors… why real estate could soon plunge 20% from current levels… and the alarming ripple effects that will spread throughout the economy. The bottom line: This is a critical time for investors to start protecting their portfolios. Learn how to make a fortune as stocks crash with Moneyflow Trader.  In this episode  Why Blackstone is selling incredible Vegas properties [0:35] Why publicly traded REITs are getting crushed [4:20]  Why investors were pouring billions into REITs [9:35] Why real estate could plunge 20% in 2023 [

John Petrides, portfolio manager at Tocqueville Asset Management and fan-favorite guest, is back on the podcast to discuss what’s moving these markets. He explains why the Fed is nearly done with its fast-paced interest rate hikes… why it wants mortgage rates to be around 7% next year… and when we should expect it to start lowering rates. We discuss why a soft housing sector and rising unemployment will be good for the stock market, especially later in 2023… and the three major headwinds investors should focus on right now. John shares which sectors to look at in this market… and whether bonds will outperform stocks in the months ahead. Finally, John discusses his fantasy football teams… and highlights a relatively under-the-radar sport he’s just getting into. Disclaimer: John, nor his family, nor clients of Tocqueville, currently own shares of IXC. In this episode  The Fed will slow the pace of rate hikes [4:53] Why John is bullish on the second half of 2023 [8:25] Markets are facing three

Markets are trading lower ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech this afternoon. I give my take on what Powell will say… and whether you should expect a Fed pivot anytime soon. Bitcoin continues to trade around $17,000 despite the FTX meltdown. I break down why this volatility reminds me of the dot-com days… how one big asset manager is moving into crypto… and how investors should play the chaos in the crypto market. Well-known short seller Mark Cohodes is going after crypto stock Silvergate Capital—going so far as to call the company a fraud. I explain why I’m skeptical of the short thesis… and why the stock could rally 200% from here. Plus, one more crypto stock for your watchlist. In this episode  What to expect from Powell’s speech [0:30] Will the Fed pivot anytime soon? [5:25] Why Bitcoin is resilient amid the crypto market chaos [7:15] Why I’m skeptical of the short thesis on Silvergate Capital [10:14] One more crypto stock to watch [33:28] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered

Black Friday sales set a new record this year… But this isn’t good news for the market. I explain why strong consumer spending is a negative from the Fed’s perspective—and why it will lead to higher interest rates. I’m an optimist—but the current bullish argument for stocks is crazy. I break down why we need to prepare for the most volatile market ever over the next 12–18 months… and why buying put options is the key to protecting yourself—and making a fortune—as stocks crash. Plus, I highlight a popular stock whose business model won’t work in the new, high-interest rate environment. (Speaking of puts, we’re running a special offer on Genia Turanova’s incredible Moneyflow Trader newsletter. Here’s how to lock in your membership at a deep discount.) My best advice is to start doing your homework on companies to bet against as interest rates keep rising. I also share an easy tool you can use to spot stocks to avoid (or buy puts on)... and some red flags to watch out for.  Finally, I highlight why China isn’t t

Happy Thanksgiving! Daniel joins me to discuss the volatility in oil prices… rumors of upcoming sanctions on Russian energy… why many energy stocks are trading near 52-week highs while oil prices sit near 12-month lows… and how to play the sector.  We also discuss how China’s lockdowns will impact oil demand… as well as companies like Starbucks, Nike, and the mighty Apple. And I break down the recent quarterly earnings from Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS)… why the company is crazy to raise guidance… and an easy way to make money from Dick’s (and other retailers’) shortsightedness. In this episode  What’s causing the volatility in oil? [2:08] Why price caps on Russian oil are a bad idea [6:20] An outperforming energy sector to watch [11:15] How China’s lockdowns will impact various companies [16:25] Why retailers should be worried [20:10]  How to make a killing in this market [34:40] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-

Disney’s (DIS) board of directors … But they replaced one bad choice with another: former CEO Bob Iger. Meanwhile, the media is shocked over Disney’s dismal streaming results and stock performance—but no one should be surprised. I explain why analysts refuse to downgrade the stock… what Iger should do as he takes back the “House of Mouse”… why the next few quarters will be terrible for Disney… and how I would play the situation.   Best Buy (BBY) is in rally mode following a better-than-expected earnings report. I highlight what’s behind the earnings beat... what the results say about the consumer... and why you should expect crazy deals this Black Friday. In this episode  Happy Thanksgiving week! [0:30] Why Bob Iger is a bad choice for Disney’s CEO [1:57] Why Wall Street loves Disney [7:10]  Iger has some tough choices ahead [16:45] Best Buy’s results aren’t as good as they look [31:28] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.c

My nephew, Joe Davide, joins me again to share Gen Z’s perspective on stocks and crypto… and how younger investors are handling the recent volatility.  He explains what he’s learned from the current bear market… and if he’s looking to invest in any new stocks right now. Joe’s been doing a great job as the lead writer for . He shares why he’s captivated by crypto… his process for researching new projects (and some of his favorites right now)… and why .  And finally, as huge NFL fans, we share our predictions for who will win the Super Bowl.  In this episode  How Gen Z is handling its first major bear market [6:38] Why Joe is drawn to crypto [8:40] Joe’s process for finding great projects [11:55] Why investing is a humbling learning process [23:00] Check out Joe’s writings on [37:52] Our predictions for who will win the Super Bowl [41:20] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged po

Earnings are in for Target (TGT), TJX Companies (TJX), and Lowe’s (LOW). Daniel and I discuss what Target’s dismal results say about the overall economy... why Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison is full of s***—and why the stock could drop 20%-plus in the coming months… and why the issues faced by other retailers are great for discount retailers like TJX. We also break down the major separation taking place in stocks across all sectors… why fundamentals finally matter for the first time in over a decade… what to focus on when looking for great investments… and why one group of hated traders is about to have its heyday. In this episode  What Target’s terrible quarter tell us about the economy [0:30] I have a bone to pick with the CEO of Lowe’s [7:10]    It’s a great environment for discount retailers [15:42] Why we’re seeing a separation in stocks across sectors [18:36]  This group of hated investors knows what it’s talking about [24:55] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox eve

My Philadelphia Eagles lost their first game of the season last night… and I’ll tell you why I’m happy about it.  The markets are in rally mode as investors celebrate the latest inflation data. I explain why this kind of action is normal in a bear market… why we’ll see a big separation between winning & losing sectors… and what Walmart’s latest results say about the overall economy (hint: it’s not good). Plus, I share four stocks that are poised for big gains in 2023… and four others you should avoid.  The Fed remains hell-bent on destroying the economy as it fights inflation… And while the current rally feels great, 2023 is shaping up to be a difficult year for investors.  I explain why you should expect many stocks to fall 30% or more from current levels… and how to play both sides of the market using the put strategy Genia recommends in Moneyflow Trader. Learn how it can make you a fortune as stocks crash. And if you have any questions, .  In this episode  My Eagles finally lost a game [0:30] This is

Frank Holmes, CEO and chief investment officer of U.S. Global Investors and executive chairman of Hive Blockchain Technologies (HIVE), joins me to discuss the crypto markets.  The big story in crypto is the collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. Frank breaks down the impact on the industry… and how FTX’s business practices remind him of “shadow banking” in China. He shares the one question that helped him avoid massive losses when crypto lender Celsius went bankrupt… the “no-brainer” piece of crypto regulation that’s needed now… and what we need to see for crypto to rally. Frank also explains what has him excited about the metaverse and NFTs… why green energy is the future of crypto mining… and why crypto conferences are still seeing such strong demand, despite sinking prices for cryptocurrencies. (Speaking of conferences, Frank will soon be hosting his own virtual crypto conference. Stay tuned for more details… Here’s how to get tickets/(depending on link)/Save the date, X/Y/Z) He also

Midterm election results are still too close to call in many races, but it looks like a split government will be the final result. Daniel and I share our thoughts on whether Republicans or Democrats are the big winners… and how it will impact the markets.  Crypto is crashing as FTX, one of the largest crypto exchanges, needs a bailout. I rant about how this is terrible news for the industry… and why regulation is a must. And finally, Disney (DIS) reported pathetic earnings and the stock is down double digits. I explain why the company is losing billions… and why CEO Bob Chapek should be fired immediately. In this episode  Takeaways from the midterm elections [0:59] A new leader for Republicans [5:35] How a split government will impact the markets [8:20] The FTX bailout is causing havoc in the crypto market [13:55]  Why we need crypto regulation… ASAP [18:55] Why Disney’s CEO should be fired [28:00] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curz

Happy Election Day! I hope you all get out and vote today, since, according to the mainstream media, our democracy is at risk…  I highlight how wild politics in this country have become… why I’m being labeled a “racist” and a “radical”... and what I wish we’d focus on instead of all the fear-mongering and hate. A split government is typically bullish for the markets… And a “red wave” would be good for business… But regardless of how the election turns out, it won’t save your portfolio—the only thing that matters is the Fed. I explain why there’s zero chance of a soft landing… Goldman Sachs’ alarming forecast… and why we’re facing a recession in 2023. Luckily, Genia Turanova’s simple but effective Moneyflow Trader strategy was designed for exactly this kind of dangerous market. In fact, she just closed out her 17th and 18th winners year to date. And for a limited time, you can join at a deep discount. In this episode  Have you voted yet? [0:28] A pro-business “red wave” won’t be enough to save the markets [4:

Yesterday, the Fed held its November meeting and raised interest rates by 75 basis points.  We break down the market reaction to the Fed… why the Fed won’t pivot… an absurd comment Powell made during his press conference… why you need to brace for further downside… and how to rake in profits as that happens. As earnings season continues, we discuss the record results from power management company Eaton (ETN)... what pawn shop operator FirstCash Holdings’ (FCFS) strong earnings say about the economy... and how energy policies are letting one coal company—a Curzio Research Advisory holding—print cash. In this episode  The market’s up-and-down reaction to the Fed meeting [0:30] Powell’s ridiculous comparison on historical interest rates [6:45] Eaton’s record earnings [9:15] What one pawn shop operator says about the economy [18:00] Energy policies mean this coal company is printing cash [23:40] How to profit as the market plunges [32:27] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your in