In the U.S., passive investing has become more popular than active investing——what’s next for the long-running trend? Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Relative Strength, Corporate Governance, HIMS - Hims & Hers Health Inc., TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., Reverse Repo Facility (RRP).Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Understanding 6 qualities of the best indexes can help investors choose among thousands of index funds. Today's Stocks & Topics: VFC - VF Corp., SSNT - SilverSun Technologies Inc., The Magnificent 7, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Oil Markets, ENB - Enbridge Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., Warren Buffett Has a Lot of Cash.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nvidia has been the primary beneficiary of the recent technology industry obsession with large artificial intelligence models, which are developed on the company’s pricey graphics processors for servers. Today's Stocks & Topics: KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Discounted Cash Flow, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, CCI - Crown Castle Inc., APO - Apollo Global Management Inc., Mercedes Backtracks EV Plans, ROBO - ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF, INFL - Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, Bond Maturity, BCC - Boise Cascade Co., China’s Market.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors might be wise to look beyond a stock’s yield and instead choose stocks with durable dividends and buy those stocks when they’re undervalued. Today's Stocks & Topics: NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., APA - APA Corp., VCSH - Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF, Capital One and Discover Deal, Healthcare Sector, VHT - Vanguard Health Care ETF, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, ESS - Essex Property Trust Inc., Invest in US Farmland, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., Tax Exempt, Recession, Japan.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some of the industry’s key decision-makers expect even more evolution ahead. Today's Stocks & Topics: BKE - Buckle Inc., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, Russia-Ukraine War, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., PEAK - Healthpeak Properties Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., Savings and Stocks, 401K Plan, Property Debt, AMZA - InfraCap MLP ETF.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Home Builders, Internal Rate of Return, Roth I-R-A & K1, What to Do With Extra Money, Where to Invest, Roth I-R-A, Retirement, What to Do When a Company Goes Down 90%, Stock Screeners, Silver, ETFs, Investing, Profit-Taking.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What you need to know about the advantages and risks of investing in real estate.(Real estate is a broad asset class that includes both public and private investments as well as both equity and debt securities.) Today's Stocks & Topics: XYL - Xylem Inc., HLLY - Holley Inc., CVS - CVS Health Corp., Commodities, Private Equity, VXUS - Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, Amazon, Staying in the Market, Hedge Funds. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In short, today’s Social Security discussions are the product of arbitrary decisions that have no effect on the nation’s financial health. Today's Stocks & Topics: MNDY - Monday.com Ltd., XMHQ - Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF, Investing in Pre-IPO Companies, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., SNA - Snap-On Inc., Retail Sales, GDX - VanEck Gold Miners ETF, CEIX - CONSOL Energy Inc., ARCH - Arch Resources Inc., Commodities, META - Meta Platforms Inc., STAA - Staar Surgical Co., EBAY - eBay Inc., WINA - Winmark Corp., Economic Growth. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Experts say there are tried-and-true payoff strategies. Today's Stocks & Topics: SQM - Sociedad Química y Minera De Chile S.A. ADR, GIS - General Mills Inc., Energy Sector, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Rebalancing, Spreadsheets, SKX - Skechers USA Inc. Cl A, The EV Market.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the industry deepens its foothold in products for traditional wealth management clients, participants have flagged potential byproducts of the trend, including the risk of cherry-picking. Today's Stocks & Topics: CNHI - CNH Industrial N.V., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, SNA - Snap-On Inc., BKR - Baker Hughes Co., Commercial Real Estate Market, OGI - OrganiGram Holdings Inc., BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, IEP - Icahn Enterprises L.P., KRP - Kimbell Royalty Partners L.P., Solar Industry.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One trader argues that people "overly" fixate on "downside risks" around China and the US supply, ignoring potential demand upside.(Signs of weakness in China’s economy are fueling worries about oil demand.) Today's Stocks & Topics: BG - Bunge Global S.A., CCJ - Cameco Corp., Canadian Oil, PENN - PENN Entertainment Inc., MCRI - Monarch Casino & Resort Inc., RIG - Transocean Ltd., Market Evaluation, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Investors and The Election.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A strong case can be made that value stocks remain the most undervalued.(Consider your allocation based on your risk profile between equity and fixed income.) Today's Stocks & Topics: INTC - Intel Corp., Super-Bowl Ads, META - Meta Platforms Inc., CTVA - Corteva Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., MGA - Magna International Inc., Dividend Investing, CMCSA - Comcast Corp. Cl A, CHTR - Charter Communications Inc. Cl A, The Economy, ARM - Arm Holdings PLC ADR, Amazon. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Risks associated with artificial intelligence have grown with the use of GenAI and, to create the best protection plan, companies must first understand their risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Covered Calls, AAPL - Apple Inc., ETFs, ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., Income in Retirement, APD - Air Products & Chemicals Inc., LIN - Linde PLC, ETFs, EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, Rents.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One analyst thinks that the U.S. stock market is in a “very dangerous” spot because strong jobs numbers and wage growth suggest the Fed’s interest rate hikes have not had the desired effect. Today's Stocks & Topics: XLK - Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF, AMGN - Amgen Inc., DNN - Denison Mines Corp., BG - Bunge Global S.A., TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR, Americans and the Economy, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Senior Bank Lending Officers. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at The Law of Large Numbers and how it relates to stock market dynamics... and finance in general.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The job cuts were driven by broader economic trends and a strategic shift towards increased automation. Today's Stocks & Topics: VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, METC - Ramaco Resources Inc. Cl A, SHEL - Shell PLC ADR, APD - Air Products & Chemicals Inc., Pharmaceutical Industry, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Profit-Taking, Timeshares.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Traders—and the Fed itself—are notoriously bad at predicting interest rate moves. Today's Stocks & Topics: VTGN - VistaGen Therapeutics Inc., POWL - Powell Industries Inc., NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc., META - Meta Platforms Inc., Shipping Lanes, HCC - Warrior Met Coal Inc., Crypto ETFs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Covered Calls, Cash Balance Plan, Portfolio Management, On Balance Volume, Target Price to Sell, The Housing Market, First-Time Home Buyer, Variable Annuities, Mutual Funds, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, Investments & Taxes, Fundamental Analysis.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One veteran portfolio manager holds the view that we’ve been in a truly extraordinary period since the early 1980s--- but things have now returned to normal. Today's Stocks & Topics: SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., TRMLF - Tourmaline Oil Corp., AAPL - Apple Inc., 15% Global Minimum Tax, MGRC - McGrath RentCorp, TFX - Teleflex Inc., D - Dominion Energy Inc., Fixed Rate Debt.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The big swing factors are investment quality and expenses, as well as tax costs. Today's Stocks & Topics: VFC - VF Corp., BA - Boeing Co., SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., The Fed Meeting, TGLS - Tecnoglass Inc., NOC - Northrop Grumman Corp., Investing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Excluding food and energy, the Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditures price index for December was up 2.9% on a yearly basis. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401 Investing, INTC - Intel Corp., “Dumb Money” Movie, ZTS - Zoetis Inc., 529 Plan, The Sahm Rule.  Justin's PERSPECTIVE today concerns a new Department of Labor classification rule that could "Disrupt the U.S. Gig Economy'.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

By invoking its authority, the regulator can make civil investigative demands. Today's Stocks & Topics: CBOE - Cboe Global Markets Inc, MMM - 3M Co., OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., LYFT - Lyft Inc. Cl A, FLMX - Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF, Four Big Recession Indicators, Silver, China Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors are increasingly looking to emerging market exchange-traded funds for growth at a reasonable price. Today's Stocks & Topics: VPU - Vanguard Utilities ETF, V - Visa Inc. Cl A, POOL - Pool Corp., Liquidity, Retirement, SCI - Service Corp. International, What To Do When a Company Goes Down 90%, Luxury Brands. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For investors, succession planning is critical because advisors of age 55 and older account for 42 percent of head count and 57 percent of assets. Today's Stocks & Topics: AFG - American Financial Group Inc., Where to Invest, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, Insurance Companies, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), IRBO - iShares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Stock Screeners, Chinese Investors.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spot bitcoin ETFs make it easy to add the cryptocurrency to a 60/40 portfolio, but there’s a chance it can turn your portfolio upside down. Today's Stocks & Topics: CALF - Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., META - Meta Platforms Inc., SSO - ProShares Ultra S&P 500, CBRL - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc., T+1 Settlement, The Wash Rule, VO - Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF, Tesla Earnings, CCJ - Cameco Corp., Leverage.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A 529 college savings plan is an investment vehicle that allows for a tax-advantaged way to pay for higher education costs.SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, RSG - Republic Services Inc, ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., Active vs. Passive Investment, TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A, China, LYB - LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Cl A, CE - Celanese Corp., Environmental, social and governance (ESG).Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Successful investing requires juggling numbers, trends, and predictions; and it is important to understand the concept of mean reversion in asset class performance. Today's Stocks & Topics: EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Internal Rate of Return, AZO - AutoZone Inc., Roth I-R-A and K1, The Stock Market, Home Builders, EQIX - Equinix Inc., The Consumer.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wide-moat companies carry sound balance sheets but there are other attributes to consider.Today's Stocks & Topics: UNM - Unum Group, MCD - McDonald's Corp., BSTZ - BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust, BMEZ - BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust, Consumer Sentiment, HMC - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ADR, NFLX - Netflix Inc., The Corporate Bond Market.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Analysts say non-performing loans, or loans to debtors that haven’t made a payment in over 90 days, rose to a combined $24.4 billion in the last quarter of 2023.(JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup could be at risk of losing $24 billion.) Today's Stocks & Topics: PRDO - Perdoceo Education Corp., I-R-A Contributions, UUUU - Energy Fuels Inc., SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., Consumer Report, LVMUY - LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton ADR, SNEX – Stone X Group Inc., A-I Jobs, HD - Home Depot Inc., FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Uncertainty over inflation, a recession, and the Fed's interest rate policy could mean continued wide swings in the bond market.  Today's Stocks & Topics: RGR - Sturm Ruger & Co., AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF, PSCI - Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF, The FED Rates vs. Long Term Rates, Domestic Stocks vs. Foreign Stocks, UTI - Universal Technical Institute Inc., FOXF - Fox Factory Holding Corp., Active Managed Account, Bitcoin ETFs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When investing, you don’t know what you don’t know. Today's Stocks & Topics: PEP - PepsiCo Inc., PSCE - Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF, Investors Questions in 2024, BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., C - Citigroup Inc., GGG - Graco Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Asset Allocation and Market Valuation, Bond Exposure, Credit Card Debt, Where to Invest After 70, China's Economy, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Investment Variable Annuities, Closed-End Funds, Fundamental Analysis, Low Risk Investment, Required Distributions, RMDs, Young Investor, Target Price to Sell, Retirement Funds Management.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The total cost of owning an exchange-traded fund can be roughly split into two parts: holding costs and transaction costs.(Fees are only a small part of the equation.)  Today's Stocks & Topics: SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., AGM - Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Cl C, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., AGM - Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Cl C, 529 Plan, Bank Earnings.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aiming for accurate predictions around risk is a fool’s game, so rather than predict, it is wiser to prepare. (Today’s risks might feel elevated, so what really matters?) Today's Stocks & Topics: AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Dollar Cost Average, HUN - Huntsman Corp., New Bitcoin ETF, Uranium, CRM - Salesforce Inc., FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., A-I.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The private credit boom is neither ephemeral or a niche phenomenon and, according to The Wall Street Journal, it is a major secular trend. Today's Stocks & Topics: BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., SEP I-R-A, Market Value, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., EG - Everest Group Ltd., STAG - STAG Industrial Inc, Lates Fed News.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Against the backdrop of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s long-running fight with the crypto industry, 13 companies have filed for a spot bitcoin ETF.  Today's Stocks & Topics: PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Money Management, BA - Boeing Co., COR - Cencora Inc., Jobs Report, Interest and Economic Growth, APA - APA Corp., Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One expert predicts that a broad range trade in U.S. equities will be seen in 2024, with significant dispersion and much less velocity than the prior four years. Today's Stocks & Topics: XPO - XPO Inc., Become a Financial Advisor, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., FMC - FMC Corp., CTVA - Corteva Inc., Sectors, Supply Chain, FLIN - Franklin FTSE India ETF, Earnings Season. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and reveals the name of the only remaining company that was one of the original 12 listed companies... in 1896.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inflation is obviously the 'silent assassin', but you may be able to spend more than you think. (If we understand that our real-time spending requirements decline in retirement, then we can find more comfort about what we might need. We should understand the concept of health span versus life span and the phases of retirement.)  Today's Stocks & Topics: NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Commodities, AIRC - Apartment Income REIT Corp., Jobs Report, The Warehouse Industry, 2024 Predictions.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As you adjust your investment portfolio for 2024, experts say that “Don’t fight the Fed” is one good example. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORCL - Oracle Corp., CWCO - Consolidated Water Co. Inc., TREX - Trex Co. Inc., Paying-off Auto Loans Early, Covered Calls Strategy, Oil Companies, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Auto Industry, OKEO - NEOK Inc., WMB - Williams Cos.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Experts say bonds are really back, cash isn’t king, and they suggest portfolio strategies to consider. Today's Stocks & Topics: ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., VEGI - iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF, FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., Roth I-R-A, The Latest Fed Meeting, AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, Following Other Investors Moves, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Convertible Debt.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Experts say that the shift in crude supply from the Middle East to the U.S. and other Atlantic countries is “profoundly impacting" the global oil trade.Today's Stocks & Topics: ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., The Stock Market, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Domestic Economic Risk, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, Central Banks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: CDs, Roth 401k vs. Roth I-R-A, Interest Rates, Dividend Reinvestment, Buying Stocks for a 11-Year-Old, Oil and Stock Prices, 401k, Tax-Loss Harvesting, Bonds, Is It Time to Take Profits, I-R-A Contributions, Short-Term Bonds, Delisted Stocks, Options, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a December survey, 76% of economists said they believe the chance of a recession in the next 12 months is 50% or less. Today's Stocks & Topics: VT - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, Options, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Uranium, MOD - Modine Manufacturing Co., TEX - Terex Corp., CFA – Victory Shares US 500 Volatility Wtd ETF.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inflation adjustments and the phase-in of legislation known as 'Secure 2.0' will have implications for retirement savers and retirees. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., CCJ - Cameco Corp., POWL - Powell Industries Inc., Capital Gains, Young Investors, QQQ vs. QQQM, Cash in Money Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A 401(k) account is useful but not always the best option and different retirement plans could be a better fit for you. Today's Stocks & Topics: RDFN - Redfin Corp., CXT - Crane NXT Co., BLBD - Blue Bird Corp., Budget Deficit, CALF - Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF, PCAR - Paccar Inc., Consumer Sentiment.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are all different types of annuities, but the majority are not necessarily good for you. Today's Stocks & Topics: DOV - Dover Corp., CPRT - Copart Inc., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Speculative Era, GNLX - Genelux Corp., Options.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Covered Calls, Cash Balance Plan, Portfolio Management, On Balance Volume, Target Price to Sell, The Housing Market, First-Time Home Buyer, Variable Annuities, Mutual Funds, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, Investments & Taxes, Fundamental Analysis.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Cash-Out Refinance, Dividends & Taxes, Moving Averages, Cash, Treasuries, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Buying Vacation Properties, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Diversified Portfolio, Precious Metals Miners, Treasury Yields, How Should An 18-Year-Old Get Started In Investing, Closed-end Funds, Special-purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The extra time can be used to plan Roth conversions, consider tax breaks like qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), and reduce taxable accounts sooner at lower tax rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Options Trading and Taxes, AES - AES Corp., Which Countries Had a Great Year, Short-Term Bonds, CLVT - Clarivate PLC, GE - General Electric Co., Bitcoin.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reverse mortgage loans are a way for retired homeowners to access home equity without taking on a monthly payment-- but there are pros and cons. Today's Stocks & Topics: BALL - Ball Corp., IRAs, Bonds, SLVM - Sylvamo Corp., Economic Growth, CNC - Centene Corp., BIIB - Biogen Inc., INTC - Intel Corp., Middle East Crisis.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nvidia may be riding a wave of interest in artificial intelligence—as its chips play a dominant role in technology—but more broadly, stocks are still recovering from the 2022 bear market. Today's Stocks & Topics: JXN - Jackson Financial Inc., Roth 401k vs. Roth I-R-A, Higher Interest Rates , ACMR - ACM Research Inc. Cl A, AMKR - Amkor Technology Inc., Interest Rates and the Housing Market, CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, MSM - MSC Industrial Direct Co., COP28 Conference, EME - EMCOR Group Inc., FIX - Comfort Systems USA Inc., ELF - E.L.F. Beauty Inc., PBA - Pembina Pipeline Corp. Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If the current market rally has added profits to your portfolio, tax-gain harvesting could help rebalance your assets or reduce future taxes. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax-Loss Harvesting, ADI - Analog Devices Inc., TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., MEME ETF, TNK - Teekay Tankers Ltd., Paying-Off Debt, Hedge Funds Industry, ASC - Ardmore Shipping Corp., China. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the distribution of global GDP over time in relation to the global stock market.Our Sponsors:* Check out Monarch Money and use my code INVESTTALK for a great deal: https://www.monarchmoney.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While U.S. stocks shrugged off the latest inflation data, the oil markets saw cause for concern. Today's Stocks & Topics: ERF - Enerplus Corp., INVH - Invitation Homes Inc., FLIN - Franklin FTSE India ETF, DE - Deere & Co., Cliff Asness, Losses and Interests, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While U.S. stocks shrugged off the latest inflation data, the oil markets saw cause for concern. Today's Stocks & Topics: ERF - Enerplus Corp., INVH - Invitation Homes Inc., FLIN - Franklin FTSE India ETF, DE - Deere & Co., Cliff Asness, Losses and Interests, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The main reason for rebalancing is to control risk, not necessarily to improve returns. Today's Stocks & Topics: GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, EG - Everest Group Ltd., Nuclear Power, LUV - Southwest Airlines Co., REAX - Real Brokerage Inc., CAJPY - Canon Inc. ADR, NINOY - Nikon Corp. ADR, Is It Time to Take Profits, Nuclear Development in China.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Stock Evaluation, Municipal Bonds, EV Sector, Options Trading, Retirement, Treasury Bonds, Gold, 401k, LG Energy Solutions and Toyota, What Types of Companies Should We Keep, Is The Stock Market Manipulated, Earnings, Chinese Stocks, Roth I-R-A & Dividends, Savings and Spending.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Increasing concentration reduces the benefits of diversification and increases a portfolio’s exposure to idiosyncratic risks.(A November 2023 study has determined that concentrated stock markets, dominated by a small number of very successful firms, are associated with less efficient capital allocation, sluggish initial public offering and innovation activity, and slower economic growth.) Today's Stocks & Topics: COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., HSY - Hershey Co., FSLR - First Solar Inc., IAU - iShares Gold Trust, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, Variable Annuities, Advice for a First-Time Home Buyer, REITs, DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., Fundamental Analysis.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

California metro regions were ranked as the least-affordable while Midwest metros were the most affordable.(So, will listing prices ease in 2024? And, if yes, where?) Today's Stocks & Topics: UROY - Uranium Royalty Corp., TGT - Target Corp., VASO - Vaso Corp., Luxury Market, ITT - ITT Inc., Market Signals.Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the story of US Dollar Dominance.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Over the past decade, these firms have spent $1 trillion buying health-care businesses—to include hospitals, nursing homes, physician practices and hospital staffing companies. Today's Stocks & Topics: TT - Trane Technologies PLC, AGX - Argan Inc., MTRN - Materion Corp., What is it Take to Feel Rich, PSTG - Pure Storage Inc. Cl A, TBIL - US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF, 401k, Apple and India.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, defaults have surged to a record high.(Financial experts say the figures highlight the depth of China’s economic downturn.) Today's Stocks & Topics: ING - ING Groep N.V. ADR, Oil and Stock Prices, Buying Stocks for an 11-Year-Old, FREL - Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF, FLDR - Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF, Delisted Stocks, The ETF Market, Delisted Stoks, A-I.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inflation is slowing steadily, but Mr. Powell says it's too early to declare victory or to discuss when the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: Low Risk Investment, DG - Dollar General Corp., PBA - Pembina Pipeline Corp., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, Private REITs, RRSP (Canada’s Equivalent to Traditional IRA), DCI - Donaldson Co. Inc., IVOL - Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility & Inflation Hedge ETF, Google and A-I.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to hit 98% by the end of 2023, according to projections from the Congressional Budget Office.(According to financial experts, the danger is that higher interest rates will mean that the cost of servicing America's debt could be unsustainable.) Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividend Reinvestment, CCI - Crown Castle Inc., AMT - American Tower REIT, CDs, Political Views, Interest Rates, 401k, CWST - Casella Waste Systems Inc. Cl A, Streaming Wars.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 2024, the SEC will use investigative tools powered with artificial intelligence to better identify companies that violate disclosure requirements. Today's Stocks & Topics: EXPE - Expedia Group Inc., CRWD - CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Cl A, The Economy, HA - Hawaiian Holdings Inc., ALK - Alaska Air Group Inc., PLUG - Plug Power Inc., Deflation.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Retirement isn’t just freedom from work, instead it can be the freedom to do your life’s work.Today's Stocks & Topics: SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, Options Trading, OLED - Universal Display Corp., Charlie Munger, The Stock Market, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, Argentina.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Putting money in ETFs with staggered maturities can preserve and even grow wealth in a rising interest-rate environment. Today's Stocks & Topics: OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., COR - Cencora Inc., 401k Rollover, The Green Transition, AVB - Avalonbay Communities Inc., Apartment REITs, SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Investing in the Market, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal at: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How to balance the tax and investment considerations. Today's Stocks & Topics: DASH - DoorDash Inc., Earnings Forecast, CNHI - CNH Industrial N.V., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., The Supreme Court vs. the FCC, Book Reviews, FDS - FactSet Research Systems Inc., Dividends, Mag-7.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Morningstar US Growth Index outperformed the Morningstar US Value Index by more than 20 full percentage points through mid-November 2023. Today's Stocks & Topics: DE - Deere & Co., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., After Hours Trading, Municipal Bonds, Inflation Around the World, TELL - Tellurian Inc., FTEC - Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF, HSHIF - Hoshizaki Corp., “SPAC” Special Purpose Acquisition Company.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The infinite banking concept may not be a good fit for everyone and has its advantages and disadvantages. Today's Stocks & Topics: CAH - Cardinal Health Inc., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., PUBM - PubMatic Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Cyber-Monday, Selling Options, ETFs vs. Individual Stocks, SMLR - Semler Scientific Inc., VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF, XLK - Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF, Healthcare Industry.Justin's PERSPECTIVE takes a look at the HISTORY of Pension Plans in America.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Bonds, Interest Rates, Short Selling, Investment Loss, Portfolio Management, Life Insurance, Long Term Shares, 529 Plan, Using RSUs, Investing in ETF vs. Stocks, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Options, Commodities, Trading Accounts, Day Trading.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Financial Advisors vs. Planners, Ex-Dividends, Trading, Selling Property, IPOs, Politics and Investing, Retirement, When to Sell, 401K and Mortgage, Collecting Social Security, Mutual Funds vs ETFs, Treasury Bills and Bonds, Index Funds & Dividends, Oil Stocks, Starting a Hedge Fund, Inverse ETFs, Retirement Funds Management.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As you age, the rules for withdrawing money from your IRA change. Today's Stocks & Topics: AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., MTCH - Match Group Inc., ATAI - ATAI Life Sciences N.V., CMPS - COMPASS Pathways PLC ADR, EV Push, PTON - Peloton Interactive Inc., Bonds, U.K. vs. VISA and Master Card.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Stock Evaluation, Municipal Bonds, EV Sector, Options Trading, Retirement, Treasury Bonds, Gold, 401k, LG Energy Solutions and Toyota, What Types of Companies Should We Keep, Is The Stock Market Manipulated, Earnings, Chinese Stocks, Roth I-R-A & Dividends, Savings and Spending.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Fully Paid Lending, Preferred Stocks, 401K Funds, Corporate Bonds, Big Banks Bonds, Metals, Buy and Sell, Social Security & Taxes, 403B to a Roth I-R-A, Investing, Individual Bonds, Value Investing, Portfolio Management, Stock Losses, ETFs, Stock Investing, Municipal Bonds, Asset Allocation, Buying More of the Same Stock.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: 457b Plan, Investing Factors, Mortgages, Equity and Retirement, National Debt, Timing the Market, 401k Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, The Stock Market, Credit Unions, Portfolio Management, Long And Short-term Debt, Bond Funds, How to Pay for Masters Degree, Roth IRA.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Rental Properties, How Much Cash, Index Funds, Investing Signs, Credit Cards, Gold & Silver, Low Contribution Limits, Natural Gas, Credit Ratings, KPP Investing Plans, U.S. Government Debt, The Dollar, Energy Stocks vs. XLE, Treasuries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After it reached its highest level in over 40 years in 2022, some experts expect inflation’s effect to fade through the end of 2023 and into 2024. Today's Stocks & Topics: ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., EBAY - eBay Inc., OC - Owens Corning, CXDO - Crexendo Inc., Microsoft, COPX - Global X Copper Miners ETF, Portfolio Management, PFORX - PIMCO Intl Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional, Netflix and The Sports Industry.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.* Check out Rosetta Stone for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A buy-and-hold approach won out in a head-to-head model. Today's Stocks & Topics: JOBY - Joby Aviation Inc., TSCO - Tractor Supply Co., AGCO - AGCO Corp., INMD - InMode Ltd., INTC - Intel Corp., Cash Balance Plan, Earnings, TSLQ - AXS TSLA Bear Daily ETF, NVDS - AXS 1.25X NVDA Bear Daily ETF, NFE - New Fortress Energy LLC Cl A, IBM Replacing 401(k) Match.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inverse ETFs can act like insurance for an investor's portfolio, but they're not recommended for everyone. Today's Stocks & Topics: SKX - Skechers USA Inc. Cl A, Municipal Bonds, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., PODD - Insulet Corp., Inverse ETFs, The U.S. Credit Rating, TOST - Toast Inc., LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., A-I and Earnings Transcripts. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of minimum wage in America. When was the federal minimum wage FIRST introduced? And just what was the initial hourly wage?  Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A donor-advised fund is a vehicle that allows investors to donate directly to a charitable fund while retaining some control over the assets. (Donors benefit from an immediate tax deduction, tax-free growth, and investment flexibility.) Today's Stocks & Topics: SDOG - ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., DSKE - Daseke Inc., GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., NAC - Nuveen California Quality Municipal Income Fund, VLO - Valero Energy Corp., Manufacturing, Oil Stocks, The Treasury Market. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Cash-Out Refinance, Dividends & Taxes, Moving Averages, Cash, Treasuries, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Buying Vacation Properties, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Diversified Portfolio, Precious Metals Miners, Treasury Yields, How Should An 18-Year-Old Get Started In Investing, Closed-end Funds, Special-purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The market share of ETFs, relative to that of mutual funds, has swollen to almost 30%. Today's Stocks & Topics: JBLU - JetBlue Airways Corp., PLD - Prologis Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., WeWork, SPG - Simon Property Group Inc., NOW - ServiceNow Inc., ADBE - Adobe Inc., HAL - Halliburton Co., Bored Ape Yacht Club.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Construction companies are benefiting as manufacturing returns to the U.S. Today's Stocks & Topics: LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., Treasury Bills and Bonds, EFR - Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Fund, K - Kellanova, HRL - Hormel Foods Corp., Corporate Bond Market, TSLY - YieldMax TSLA Option Income Strategy ETF, CVX - Chevron Corp., CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, Skills Gap.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The housing market has been tough for prospective home buyers due to high mortgage rates and a supply crunch.Today's Stocks & Topics: WOOF - Petco Health & Wellness Co. Inc., NI - NiSource Inc., Collecting Social Security, STG - Scandinavian Tobacco Group, The Fed and The Treasury.Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the phenomenon of "unrealized security losses" at the BIG BANKS.Our Sponsors:* Check out Greenlight.com/investtalk and try Greenlight for free.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Depending on hypothetical portfolio returns and individual income requirement forecasts, there will be various model assumptions. Today's Stocks & Topics: MO - Altria Group Inc., WDS - Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., Jobs Report, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, When to Sell, End of the New Normal. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To understand what’s happening, go all the way back to the global financial crisis of 2008-09 when “quantitative easing" was first widely deployed. Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Leveraged ETFs, YEAR - AB Ultra Short Income ETF, CLFD - Clearfield Inc., Bitcoin, New Millionaires.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The argument for this theory highlights two major concerns: margins and regulations. Today's Stocks & Topics: GD - General Dynamics Corp., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., VSH - Vishay Intertechnology Inc., PLAB - Photronics Inc., I-Bonds, GNRC - Generac Holdings Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., What Type of Companies Should We Keep, U.S. Treasury Department.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone's situation is different, but there are model scenarios to examine and pitfalls to avoid. Today's Stocks & Topics: O - Realty Income Corp., The Bear Market, KNSL - Kinsale Capital Group Inc., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, China’s Economic Data, ASC - Ardmore Shipping Corp., Strip Malls.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While the GDP report could give the Federal Reserve some impetus to keep policy tight, traders are still pricing in a 96% chance of no interest rate hike. Today's Stocks & Topics: BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, Dollar Strength, MT - ArcelorMittal ADR, FTNT - Fortinet Inc., Crypto-currency, The Treasury Department, HON - Honeywell International Inc., Earnings Season.Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at crypto currency. When did it start, where is it now in terms of relevancy to investors, and where is crypto going?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Even if the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates, other indicators point to increasing economic pressure. Today's Stocks & Topics: VSH - Vishay Intertechnology Inc., LG Energy Solution and Toyota, BKE - Buckle Inc., Is the Stock Market Manipulated, PCE Inflation Rate, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc., GDP Report. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Federal Reserve is powerful but clumsy and the market has experienced a series of investment "fails"— but what else have we learned? Today's Stocks & Topics: J - Jacobs Solutions Inc., SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., Market Trends, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Treasury Bonds, GDX - VanEck Gold Miners ETF, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., Savings & Spending.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A high-profile hedge fund manager believes investors may increasingly buy bonds as a safe haven because of growing geopolitical risks. Today's Stocks & Topics: ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, NVR - NVR Inc., Bonds, SNY - Sanofi ADR, Portfolio Management, AVGE - Avantis All Equity Markets ETF, Clean energy Stocks, AVGV - Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF, AVMA - Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., MG and the EV Market, Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When analyzing time horizons, risk evaluation changes for different periods. Today's Stocks & Topics: IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, MGY - Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., EOG - EOG Resources Inc., FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., NVT - nVent Electric PLC, Interest Rates and the Economy, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., Gold Rally, Global Manufacturing Outside of China, COP – Conoco Phillips.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investing in the 60/40 rule has been a consistent strategy for years – until 2023. Today's Stocks & Topics: FADMX - Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund FSIF, MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., WMS - Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp., DGRO - iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF, VIG - Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, Copper, EG - Everest Group Ltd.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 7.7% while applications for a mortgage were 21% lower than the same week last year. Today's Stocks & Topics: LAC - Lithium Americas Corp., PMF - PIMCO Municipal Income Fund, Treasury Bills vs. CDs, I-Bonds, Law of Unintended Consequences, Dollar Cost Average, IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, Seniors.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After many years languishing at unacceptable levels, the yields for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities have soared. Today's Stocks & Topics: CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc., NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Investing on Mexican Bonds, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., TJX - TJX Cos., Housing Supply, Fractional Shares, EOG - EOG Resources Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, U.S dollar & Commodities, Chinese Investors Selling U.S. Bonds.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A ‘Made in USA’ revival has sparked a boom, and the Commerce Department says construction was driven by the building of houses and factories. Today's Stocks & Topics: AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Reverse Split, Consumer Spent Trend, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Investing Strategy, TXT - Textron Inc., PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF, Swipe Fees, P.E. Ratio, Inflation Reduction Act.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It is true that some low-cost investment vehicles have been beneficial for investors, and passive investing appeals to those looking for a free lunch-- but there is no free lunch in the financial markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, GMBXF - Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. Series B, Ex-Dividends, NVO - Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, MDT - Medtronic PLC, Private Credit Markets, Lithium, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Banks and Deposit Costs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Following a large 8.7% cost of living increase for 2023, beneficiaries will receive only a 3.2% increase for 2024. Today's Stocks & Topics: STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Politics and Investing, Consumer Sentiment, CAN - Accenture PLC Cl A, MP - MP Materials Corp., LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., Consumer Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to Bankrate.com, more than half of Gen X workers, or roughly 57%, think it is not likely they will save enough to retire comfortably."Generation X" is the demographic classification following the "baby boomers" and preceding "Millennials". Gen X is generally defined as people born from 1965 to 1984. Today's Stocks & Topics: BRC - Brady Corp. Cl A, Copper, EGY - Vaalco Energy Inc., VEGI - iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF, Banks and Earnings.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Federal agencies plan to ban excessive fees in the business and banking sectors.Today's stocks and topics: Corporate debt, Green energy policies, Best sector to invest?--Justin comments; TOST-Toast Inc. (NYS), AGCO-AGCO Corp. (NYS), AOS-A.O. Smith Corp. (NYS), LOW-Lowe's Cos. (NYS), KBWP-Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF (ETF).Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use this link for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/TODAYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The headwinds battering consumers include inflation, higher interest rates, federal budget wrangling, polarized politics, student loan repayments, and new global tensions. Today's Stocks & Topics: PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., Real Estate, TEX - Terex Corp., Selling a property, Interest Rates, ITA - iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF, Yields.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some analysts are making the case that target-date funds have been nothing short of the biggest positive development for investors since the index fund. Today's Stocks & Topics: DKS - Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., LCID - Lucid Group Inc., TD - Toronto-Dominion Bank, Big Banks and High-Tech Companies, Bonds Maturity, LYV - Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Earnings Season, ALK - Alaska Air Group Inc., NXST - Nexstar Media Group Inc. Cl A, Bankruptcies, NXST - Nexstar Media Group Inc. Cl A.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stocks and government bond prices have both tumbled in recent months as the Fed's rate hikes have led to a dislocation in capital markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: APA - APA Corp., Traditional I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, MCD - McDonald's Corp., The Dollar, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Subscription Companies. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the History of Labor Strikes in America.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Investment Options, Buying Bonds Instead of Buying Stocks, Value Stocks with Dividends, Mid and Small Caps, Insider Buying, 403b Retirement Funds, Mortgages, Utility Companies and Electric Vehicles, The Market and 401Ks, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Bonds, Diversified Account, Recession, Corporate Bond Offerings, Retirement, Social Security Payments, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, IPOs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

These all-in-one funds can simplify the investment process and improve diversification. Today's Stocks & Topics: BSRTF - BSR Real Estate Investment Trust, TFC - Truist Financial Corp., The Apartment Market, RDFN - Redfin Corp., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., AXP - American Express Co., Drug Industry Prices, GPK - Graphic Packaging Holding Co., KO - Coca-Cola Co., 8% Mortgage.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The majority of American homeowners with a mortgage are paying less than 5% interest, and high-yield savings accounts offer a return above that figure. Today's Stocks & Topics: AEP - American Electric Power Co. Inc., RUN - SunRun Inc., Preferred Shares, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Dynamic Pricing, SCI - Service Corp. International, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Investing in Real Estate, K - Kellanova, KLG - WK Kellogg Co., Jobs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One investor tells his story of risk-taking resilience, he sold his FTX holdings for pennies on the dollar so he could 'reinvest in crypto'. Today's Stocks & Topics: MCD - McDonald's Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Saudi Arabia and Russia Are Winning, How to Achieve Appropriate Laddering, URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, XLP - Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, MODG - Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp, The Dollar Rally.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some analysts say that a recession is all but inevitable for the U.S. and, in that kind of environment, investors should be playing defense. Today's Stocks & Topics: PAC - Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., T-Bills, Bonds, CPG - Crescent Point Energy Corp., Amazon, Fiscal Dominance, Home Builders, WTI - W&T Offshore Inc. Justin's PERSPECTIVE examines "The Most Successful Stocks in History"... and WHY they have been big winners.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Bonds, Interest Rates, Short Selling, Investment Loss, Portfolio Management, Life Insurance, Long Term Shares, 529 Plan, Using RSUs, Investing in ETF vs. Stocks, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Options, Commodities, Trading Accounts, Day Trading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steep home prices, high mortgage rates and marginally declining rental costs are making renting less expensive in 47 out of the top 50 U.S. metros. Today's Stocks & Topics: CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, CBOE - Cboe Global Markets Inc., BAC - Bank of America Corp., CFFN - Capitol Federal Financial Inc., KYCCF - Keyence Corp., BWMX - Betterware de Mexico S.A.P.I. de C.V., The Consumer Balance Sheet, TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, ASIX - AdvanSix Inc., Crude Oil Price.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Open an HSA in minutes to help save on taxes, cover medical expenses, and grow your retirement nest egg. Today's Stocks & Topics: SPGI - S&P Global Inc., ARE - Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc., MTZ - MasTec Inc., Rising Cost of Debt, PNC - PNC Financial Services Group Inc., COF - Capital One Financial Corp., Bonds, China’s Real Estate Problem.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Long-term U.S. Treasury bonds serve as a benchmark for many home mortgages and other key consumer and business borrowing rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: RICK - RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc., T - AT&T Inc., Unemployment, PLL - Piedmont Lithium Inc., The Hollywood Strike, FNDF - Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF, FTC vs. Amazon, Higher Rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors are awaiting fresh economic data and considering what could be next for interest rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, Precious Metals, Oil Prices, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, Master Limited Partnership (MLP), EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., Roth I-R-A, URA - Global X Uranium ETF, Western Companies and China’s Supply Chains. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the HISTORY OF CREDIT CARDS. When were they invented? What was the first MODERN credit card? AND-- what is our reliance on them today in 2023?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Many more EVs are on the way, the charging infrastructure buildout is still in its early stages, and the needed battery breakthrough has not materialized.Today's Stocks & Topics: ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Renewable Energy, WDS - Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR, Investing for Kid’s Future, Warehouses, PINS - Pinterest Inc., Utilities, Central Banks and Inflation. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

U.S. regulators have been working to crack down on digital asset fraud and an investment banker has submitted a guilty plea. Today's Stocks & Topics: CMI - Cummins Inc., ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, Value Investing, QUID - PIMCO Sterling Short Maturity UCITS ETF, MINT - PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Treasury Yields, Gold and Silver, AZTA - Azenta Inc., IPO Market.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The outlook for the industry overall seems to be turning the corner since a mini-banking crisis erupted earlier this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: KBH - KB Home, O - Realty Income Corp., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., Labor Productivity, TTC - Toro Co., VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, GIS - General Mills Inc., FCC on Name Rules.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

By the time retirement savers realize the error of their ways, it may be too late. Today's Stocks & Topics: GE - General Electric Co., Oil, PLBYPLBY Group Inc., Annuities, JEPQ - J.P. Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, SUN - Sunoco L.P., EQT - EQT Corp., Bonds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.7% in August, higher than the estimate and the biggest monthly gain since June 2022. Today's Stocks & Topics: VOD - Vodafone Group PLC ADR, Mergers and Acquisitions, Buybacks, Technology, WDS - Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR, MITK - Mitek Systems Inc., UTG - Reaves Utility Income Fund, Maturity, SMH - VanEck Semiconductor ETF, LRCX - Lam Research Corp., CDNS - Cadence Design Systems Inc. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the impact of electric power on the American standard of living over the centuries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Cash-Out Refinance, Dividends & Taxes, Moving Averages, Cash, Treasuries, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Buying Vacation Properties, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Diversified Portfolio, Precious Metals Miners, Treasury Yields, How Should An 18-Year-Old Get Started In Investing, Closed-end Funds, Special-purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors would be wise to watch for global inflation and ripples across commodities. Today's Stocks & Topics: STEM - Stem Inc., European Governments Borrowing from Citizens, Nuclear Power, Google and Government Regulations, CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., Individual Bond Ratings, PARA - Paramount Global Cl B, 401k and Roth I-R-A, DE - Deere & Co., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., Uranium Prices.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to new projections from the International Energy Agency, the era of seemingly relentless growth in fossil fuel consumption will come to an end this decade. Today's Stocks & Topics: GPC - Genuine Parts Co., Assumable Mortgages, Tax Cuts, Data Division, MASI - Masimo Corp., GLDD - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., Student Loans, CAVA - CAVA Group Inc., Roth I-R-A Contributions, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The decision to invest in gold comes down to two factors. Today's Stocks & Topics: AVGO - Broadcom Inc., DG - Dollar General Corp., Banks and the Crisis, Insurance Rates, Treasury Interests, TGT - Target Corp., CEIX - CONSOL Energy Inc., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, Bond Deals. Justin's PERSPECTIVE examines what has become known as the "Market-Timing Scandal of 2003".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The selloff and rising underlying valuations result in a greater U.S. market discount. Today's Stocks & Topics: Consumers in the US Are About to Hit a Wall, Housing, D - Dominion Energy Inc., SEVN - Seven Hills Realty Trust, GDDY - GoDaddy Inc. Cl A, WTI - W&T Offshore Inc., Google, TTC - Toro Co., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Where to Invests After 70, AMPH - Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., ZYNE - Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc., BX - Blackstone Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Semiconductor stocks are no stranger to booms and busts and chip stocks have been red-hot this year, but analysts are wondering if there is more room 'to the upside'. (Though it’s clear that many analysts and investors underestimated AI’s potential to propel sales this year, the real danger is what could happen if estimates climb too high.) Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, The Federal Reserve, Labor Market, DIS - Walt Disney Co., CRI - Carter's Inc., Real Estate Co-Op, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., Asset Allocation and Market Valuation, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., DG - Dollar General Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After bottoming out below 3% in January 2021, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage now sits above 7% — which is just too high for many homeowners to consider selling.(But could a rate of 5% be the 'magic number' to trigger a move?) Today's Stocks & Topics: DVN - Devon Energy Corp., EOG - EOG Resources Inc., ISM Sector, Mortgage Rates, Mining Industry in Saudi Arabia, Price Support, APLD - Applied Digital Corp., TGTX - TG Therapeutics Inc., TLRY - Tilray Brands Inc., Credit Card Debt, Apple Falls, O - Realty Income Corp., FDX - FedEx Corp., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everybody knows that if something looks too good to be true, it probably is-- yet millions of investors override their better judgment and buy investments that can’t possibly be delivered on their promise. Today's Stocks & Topics: GPK - Graphic Packaging Holding Co., Rents, D - Dominion Energy Inc., TRTN - Triton International Ltd., Tesla Under Investigation, VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, Treasury Bonds and Bills, Oil Markets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why inflation can be a big deal in retirement—especially for new retirees. Today's Stocks & Topics: UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, LBRT - Liberty Energy Inc., The A-I Buzz Is Facing a Reality Check, Oil Demand, Financing Large Purchases, MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, FTAIP - FTAI Aviation Ltd. 8.25% Fixed/Floating Cum Redeem Pfd. Series A, FTAIN - FTAI Aviation Ltd. Pfd. Series C, CTSH - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Cash-Out Refinance, Dividends & Taxes, Moving Averages, Cash, Treasuries, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Buying Vacation Properties, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Diversified Portfolio, Precious Metals Miners, Treasury Yields, How Should An 18-Year-Old Get Started In Investing, Closed-end Funds, Special-purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rules of thumb are better than nothing, but smart investors customize their own savings targets. (You can hope investments will do all the heavy lifting on the road to retirement, but what you really need to do is take a close look at your budget in an effort to bump up your savings rate and reduce spending.) Today's Stocks & Topics: DG - Dollar General Corp., Saudi Arabia's Oil Exports, Bond Exposure, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., Mortgage Rates, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., VET - Vermilion Energy Inc., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While all indexes take essentially the same approach when cloning the conventional stock and bond markets, they diverge with dividend stocks. (Stock market indexes already include many dividend-paying securities, so the question becomes: Should investors own even more?) Today's Stocks & Topics: Demand for Oil, Evergreen, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., SRS - ProShares Real Estate, BA - Boeing Co., Earning Season, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A look at the pros and cons of the safest asset class. Today's Stocks & Topics: XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, University Education, Hedge Funds, Germany and Energy, NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, Individual Bonds, CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., PODD - Insulet Corp., STAA - Staar Surgical Co., NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, CDs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to Nasdaq data, more than 15 million transactions took place on August 16th in shares of a failing home retailer which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late April. Today's Stocks & Topics: WM - Waste Management Inc., Rate Mortgages, Copper, Bed, Bath and Beyond, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., SN - SharkNinja Inc., Buying Vacation Properties, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., KO - Coca-Cola Co., DAC - Danaos Corp., ORI - Old Republic International Corp., AMN - AMN Healthcare Services Inc. TRIVIA: "Can you name the 9 Professions with the Most Unethical People?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you already have equity exposure, taxable bonds could be a logical addition, thanks to their ability to generate income and reduce risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: TPX - Tempur Sealy International Inc., Growth vs. Value, FCC and Private Equity and Hedge Funds, College Degrees, Taxable Bonds, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., Mutual Funds, VMNFX - Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor, CPA - Copa Holdings S.A. Cl A, MOD - Modine Manufacturing Co. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at 'The History of Coins Used in America'.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Statistics from the U.S. Census show that there are 15 cities where home prices are much cheaper than the U.S. median of $416,100.(In fact, home prices in Texas are slightly cheaper than the U.S. average, which makes for some of the most affordable homes in the country.)  Today's Stocks & Topics: GWW - W.W. Grainger Inc., How Should An 18-year-Old Get Started in Investing, CAMT - Camtek Ltd., EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., GIS - General Mills Inc., C - Citigroup Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Even with rising debt levels, higher interest rates, resumption of student loan payments, and inflation, the economic data seems to show little sign of significant consumer distress. Today's Stocks & Topics: OTIS - Otis Worldwide Corp., Institutional Ownership, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., FCNCA - First Citizens Bancshares Inc. Cl A, Equity Portfolio Allocation, Precious Metals Miners, PFE - Pfizer Inc., Treasury Yields, China.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Looking at growth vs value, one analyst claims that some sectors are disconnected from business value. Today's Stocks & Topics: FL - Foot Locker Inc., Real Rates, Commercial Office Space, Cash, ARHS - Arhaus Inc., SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, TGT - Target Corp., BAC - Bank of America Corp., X - United States Steel Corp. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Promoters claim that pharma, semiconductors, beauty and health products, and other industries might benefit from methods that are not possible to utilize on Earth. Today's Stocks & Topics: Labor Market is Shifting, Commercial Real Estate, Low Interest, Roth I-R-A Contributions, AMT - American Tower REIT, CCI - Crown Castle Inc., EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., MAS - Masco Corp., HSY - Hershey Co., CVS - CVS Health Corp., Signs of Growth in the Market, FLGT - Fulgent Genetics Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apparently, the U.S. banking industry has inched closer to another source of turbulence — the risk of sweeping rating downgrades on dozens of U.S. banks that could even include the likes of JPMorgan Chase. Today's Stocks & Topics: A-I Funds, LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., China Growth, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, STNE - StoneCo Ltd. Cl A, SQM - Sociedad Química y Minera De Chile S.A. ADR, T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at a brief history of fiat currency failures.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The prediction claims that even if buyers come to terms with high rates, home listings will remain scarce because homeowners will hold out on listing and selling their homes. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retail Data, China’s Real Estate, MCHP - Microchip Technology Inc., Treasuries, SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., Covid Savings Accounts, VUSTX - Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Fund Investor. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The price hikes come as streamers captured a record 38.7% of Americans’ viewing time last month, according to new Nielsen data. Today's Stocks & Topics: Wal-Mart Earnings, China’s Deflation, VinFast Electric Cars, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Moving Averages, IRT - Independence Realty Trust Inc., STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The specifics will depend on several factors but there are benefits and risks to investing in large-cap stocks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil Companies, CRM - Salesforce Inc., BRKR - Bruker Corp., KR - Kroger Co., Inflation Reduction Act, Chips and Science Act, Dividends and Taxes, SMLR - Semler Scientific Inc., META - Meta Platforms Inc., AMC - AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Cl A., A-I and Dot-Com Bubble Similarities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We will look at one of the most common rules of thumb for retirement withdrawals, and why you might think twice before using it. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retail Sales, Home Building, China’s Big Sale-off, Minimum Distribution Mistakes, LMND - Lemonade Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Cach-Out Refinance, AIT - Applied Industrial Technologies Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, WM - Waste Management Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, NNI - Nelnet Inc. Cl A. TRIVIA: "What are some examples of “forever assets” that will earn you passive income and/or appreciate in value-- thereby allowing you to "make money while you sleep"?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When banks are pricing a mortgage loan, they rely on a few factors: credit scores, the size of the loan compared with the appraised value of the property, and the interest rates in the economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Green Energy, Earnings Season, Oil Companies, PR - Permian Resources Corp., HE - Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., FTNT - Fortinet Inc., Dividends and Taxes, Diversified Portfolio, SBAC - SBA Communications Corp., Debt-to-GDP, CD Laddering, MNST - Monster Beverage Corp. Justin's PERSPECTIVE today looks at the topic of 'U.S. national debt' and puts the subject of debt-- that is lending and borrowing--against the backdrop of the practice as implemented over many centuries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Insider trading occurs when a person or entity makes a profitable trade based on information that is not available to the public. Today's Stocks & Topics: CHGG - Chegg Inc., EL - Estee Lauder Cos. Cl A, UNM - Unum Group, Producer Price Index (PPI), Tech Companies, Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), VEA - Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF, Office Building Debt.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

InvestTalk host Justin Klein talks about the markets, money, retirement planning, inflation, the economy, sector performance, treasury debt, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More big-name investors have shuttered their bearish bets or changed their sad tune—even as the stock market has begun to edge lower. Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Markets, Earnings Report, Tax Credits, Student Loans, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., CCJ - Cameco Corp., Brokerage Accounts, KRP - Kimbell Royalty Partners L.P.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The pandemic boom in online retail has given way to stagnation and stiffening competition. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k and Employees, Amazon to Meet with FTC Officials, Mortgage REITs, PVL - Permianville Royalty Trust, NRT - North European Oil Royalty Trust, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., CDs, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a fast and furious rally, there are probably still pockets of undervalued opportunities. Today's Stocks & Topics: Banks, Higher Volatility, TGT - Target Corp., TMO - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., CLH - Clean Harbors Inc., PERI - Perion Network Ltd., NVST - Envista Holdings Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, NEM - Newmont Corp., CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A. TRIVIA: "The average homebuyer puts down about 13% on a home purchase, but how much should you have for a downpayment IF you want to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI) on a conventional loan?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One study has determined that investors have enjoyed greater success by favoring simpler solutions. Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Fiscal Policy, Inflation Data, A-I Companies, BJ - BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., DIS - Walt Disney Co., SSNC - SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc., ALB - Albemarle Corp. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at 'select historical data' from the market index we know as the Dow Jones Industrial Average.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Layoffs have hurt workers, but a booming artificial intelligence market is giving the industry a renewed sense of optimism. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bond Rating Agencies, HON - Honeywell International Inc., CLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson Split, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Best Investment Options, CRM - Salesforce Inc., Tesla.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Any downturn could be exacerbated by the pressure investors have put on companies to keep prices high and cut costs to replicate the abnormally large profit-margin gains of 2021 and 2022. Today's Stocks & Topics: Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cars have thousands of parts that come from a branching supply chain of firms-- each dependent on the success of the others-- but automakers are bringing more of their supply chain in-house. Today's Stocks & Topics: Credit Rating Downgrade, Oil Prices, Foreign Purchasing of U.S. Homes, LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc., ORCL - Oracle Corp., AGCO - AGCO Corp., Stocks with Two Symbols, DIS - Walt Disney Co., EQIX - Equinix Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some names are trading at discount prices, but they may or may not be right for your portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: CLB - Core Laboratories Inc., Investing for Kids Future, CUBE - CubeSmart, 529 Plan, AMSWA - American Software Inc. Cl A, VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, Roth I-R-A Contributions, PHM - PulteGroup Inc., MGV - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF. TRIVIA: "Can you name the 5 states that CNBC’s 'Top States for Business' study predicts are the best-suited to withstand economic hardship?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Slowing inflation gives encouragement to the possibility of an easy let-down and U.S. markets are reflecting a renewed sense of optimism, while other areas indicate ongoing concern. Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Market, Bonds vs. Stocks, PBR - Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADR, REK - ProShares Short Real Estate, MED - Medifast Inc., QS - QuantumScape Corp. Cl A, GNK - Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd., MU - Micron Technology Inc. "Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at SOLAR ENERGY... including its LONG history."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The changes, for banks with $100 billion or more in assets, are designed to revise rules tied to risky activities including lending, trading, valuing derivatives and operational risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: 2nd Quarter GDP, High-Yield Savings Account, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., KBR - KBR Inc., Economic Reports, Bonds, VUSB - Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF, Mortgage Insurance, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Prices are rising again because supply is still very low and current homeowners are reluctant to sell, given that most are paying mortgage rates that are less than half of today’s rates.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cyclical Stocks vs. Non-Cyclicals Stocks, Inflation, MCO - Moody's Corp., ELF - e.l.f. Beauty Inc., Business Cycles, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), BAM - Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Cl A, BN - Brookfield Corp., TGT - Target Corp., Consumer Stocks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To understand the dynamics, it's important to evaluate AI's potential impact on portfolio managers, financial advisors, and investment researchers. Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Market, Consumer Sentiment, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, Bond Investing, PFG - Principal Financial Group Inc., RILY - B. Riley Financial Inc., Investing Strategy, PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Binance Cryptocurrency, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At least one market strategist is warning investors not to mistake performance for future returns. Today's Stocks & Topics: Double Tree Capital, Commodities Prices, Secure Act 2.0, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ACCO - ACCO Brands Corp., HYGV - FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored Bond Index Fund, WST - West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., WW - WW International Inc., AZEK - AZEK Co. Inc., HES - Hess Corp., CHRD - Chord Energy Corp., MMM - 3M Co., BIG - Big Lots Inc. TRIVIA: "Beyond establishing a successful business, WHAT is often a purpose (or an objective) of DISRUPTOR COMPANIES? AND-- can you name 2 prominent examples of very popular disruptor companies?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and European Central Bank will all announce key interest rate decisions this week, with each potentially nearing a pivotal moment in their monetary policy trajectory. Today's Stocks & Topics: ERF - Enerplus Corp., PKX - POSCO Holdings Inc. ADR, SCPL - SciPlay Corp. Cl A, Oil Industry, TTC - Toro Co., HIMX - Himax Technologies Inc. ADR, MGIC - Magic Software Enterprises Ltd., Import Duties.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cash rates are nearing 5% but that can be changed anytime, whereas bonds offer a yield that is typically fixed over the life of the bond. Today's Stocks & Topics: INQQ - India Internet & Ecommerce ETF, Equity, NA Trusts, Consumer Sentiment, FL - Foot Locker Inc., ARHS - Arhaus Inc., CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., CHRD - Chord Energy Corp., MYRG - MYR Group Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The proposed rules are designed to fit the "digital age" and apply to both vertical and horizontal mergers. Today's Stocks & Topics: Home Sales Report, Average Retiree’s Net Worth, CEG - Constellation Energy Corp., NTR - Nutrien Ltd. CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., Investment Style Box, KEY - KeyCorp, ET - Energy Transfer LP, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., BKE - Buckle Inc., TAP - Molson Coors Beverage Co. Cl B.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Large-blend funds are the easiest way to get broad exposure to the U.S. equity market. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Economy and the Market, NTR - Nutrien Ltd., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Portfolio Management, NDAQ - Nasdaq Inc., T - AT&T Inc., HTGC - Hercules Capital Inc., VFC - VF Corp., Where the Rich Keep Their Money.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Companies are deciding where to locate and expand based largely on the availability of workers in a given location and one expert is blaming a mix of factors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fund Companies New Rules, Carvana’s Future, China’s Cloud Computing Market, GPK - Graphic Packaging Holding Co., Shares Outstanding, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., SSTK - Shutterstock Inc., NFLX - Netflix Inc., ATKR - Atkore Inc., TOST - Toast Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

But you do have to know how to use the information you have. Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings Season, ADI - Analog Devices Inc., T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., The Economy, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., BWA - BorgWarner Inc., ETFs Maturity. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of United States Savings Bonds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If a knowledgeable observer trained their sights on your choices, they may find some 'trouble spots'.[You could have too many accounts and holdings. Your asset allocations might not relate back to your planned spending. You could own individual stocks that duplicate exposures in your mutual funds. And so on.] Today's Stocks & Topics: Producer Price Index - PPI, Inflation Numbers, Baby Boomer Retirement Savings, China’s Economy, Annuities, How Much Cash Should Be Hold, Yield Curve, MET - MetLife Inc., DG - Dollar General Corp., Why Companies Are Asking to Get Out of Cash, PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., WHR - Whirlpool Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The market size for minerals crucial to the energy transition hit $320 billion in 2022, a doubling across the past five years. Start-ups in the critical minerals sector raised $1.6 billion last year, a record. (Do investors have a 'play' here?)  Today's Stocks & Topics: A-I Chips, China Trade Data, XRP Token, DOCN – Digital Ocean Holdings Inc., SR - Spire Inc., NTAP - NetApp Inc., OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, Housing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the Fed believed to be readying another rate hike, bonds offer attractive yields even after inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Taxing Companies Across Borders, ETFs, A-I Revolution, BOH - Bank of Hawaii Corp., FDX - FedEx Corp., CVS - CVS Health Corp., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, WPC - W. P. Carey Inc., SPSM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: 457b Plan, Investing Factors, Mortgages, Equity and Retirement, National Debt, Timing the Market, 401k Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, The Stock Market, Credit Unions, Portfolio Management, Long And Short-term Debt, Bond Funds, How to Pay for Masters Degree, Roth IRA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some experts believe that rising interest rates, losses on commercial real estate, and heightened regulatory scrutiny will pressure regional and mid-sized banks--- leading to a wave of mergers. Today's Stocks & Topics: Five Main Worries of Investors in Bull Market, Buying ETFs, ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., Bond Maturity, ANGL - VanEck Global Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF, WELL - Welltower Inc., OGN - Organon & Co., BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., NVO - Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, MKL - Markel Group Inc. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the HISTORY of Investment Banking in the United States.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You could save on fees, but the do-it-yourself approach could be more trouble than it’s worth.(At what point does it make sense to own the underlying ETFs rather than a fund-of-funds?) Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, Retirement Savings, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, TFC - Truist Financial Corp., PAYC - Paycom Software Inc., Pension Rollover, ALB - Albemarle Corp., BWA - BorgWarner Inc., OVV - Ovintiv Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For many workers, it is a challenge to disengage from the office and more than 55% of U.S. workers say they don’t fully unplug from their job. Today's Stocks & Topics: Americans Are Quitting Their Jobs, SM - SM Energy Co., NFLX - Netflix Inc., MMM - 3M Co., LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., Housing Stocks, Stocks and Taxes, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., AWEVF - Alphawave IP Group PLC, JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., Foreign Investment Flow.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As you design your 'in-retirement' financial plan, there are key tasks you need to tackle.(You'll need to think about asset allocation, Social Security benefits, annuities, withdrawal rates, and more.) Today's Stocks & Topics: America's Factory Boom, UNG - United States Natural Gas Fund L.P., WOOF - Petco Health & Wellness Co. Inc., AMRC - Ameresco Inc. Cl A, How Older Americans Are Investing, MMM - 3M Co., Annuities, Working at Home vs. Working at the Office.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Bonds, Interest Rates, Short Selling, Investment Loss, Portfolio Management, Life Insurance, Long Term Shares, 529 Plan, Using RSUs, Investing in ETF vs. Stocks, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Options, Commodities, Trading Accounts, Day Trading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world's biggest oil exporters, deepened oil cuts on Monday, sending prices higher despite concerns over a global economic slowdown. Today's Stocks & Topics: China and The Semiconductor Industry, Labor Market, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., GLV - Clough Global Dividend & Income Fund, Close-End Funds, PHM - PulteGroup Inc., TPH - Tri Pointe Homes Inc., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan.  Justin's PERSPECTIVE establishes a 'high level overview' of the historical aspects of the U.S. economy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stronger-than-expected economic data on Thursday backed expectations that the Fed will keep interest rates higher for longer.Today's Stocks & Topics: WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Inflation, Rental Properties Insurance, AAON - AAON Inc., MTH - Meritage Homes Corp., CPS - Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., Student Loans, Rental Properties. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most people have at least two bank accounts to their name– a checking account and a savings account-- but there may be a smarter way to handle bank accounts.(How many bank accounts should you have?) Today's Stocks & Topics: Bidenomics, Inflation Around the World, PAX - Patria Investments Ltd., MOS - Mosaic Co., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., APOG - Apogee Enterprises Inc., GNRC - Generac Holdings Inc., NRG - NRG Energy Inc., CTLT - Catalent Inc., ARIS - Aris Water Solutions Inc., PIO - Invesco Global Water ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A noted economist and geopolitical strategist say China will face a repeat of Japan’s bad economic experience from the early 1990s. Today's Stocks & Topics: Commercial Real Estate Market, NRG - NRG Energy Inc., LRCX - Lam Research Corp., SHAK - Shake Shack Inc. Cl A, MTY - MTY Food Group Inc., Investing in ETFs vs. Stocks, Japan Economy, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., Long Term Shares, Store Brands.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Treasury bonds and TIPS ladders are backed by the United States government, while annuities ease the danger of outliving one’s money-- however, each also has drawbacks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Numbers, Inflation, Raw Materials Demand, STAG - STAG Industrial Inc., Using RSUs, ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., MRO - Marathon Oil Corp., SPHQ - Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF, 529 Plan, ET - Energy Transfer LP, SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A. TRIVIA: "What is COSTCO's new policy announcement? And, by the numbers... how many cardholders does the company have-- and how many households are members?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bank of England’s surprise 50 basis point hike will push millions of homeowners toward insolvency.Today's Stocks & Topics: Junk Bonds, Commercial Real Estate, CAT - Caterpillar Inc., DE - Deere & Co., COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., ZTS - Zoetis Inc., SNOW - Snowflake Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of the 'YIELD CURVE' Over the last several decades.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The estimation is based on the fact that institutional investors who bought treasuries a few years ago were ultimately hurt by the Fed’s rapid interest rate hikes. Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., OCCI - OFS Credit Co. Inc., PKOH - Park-Ohio Holdings Corp., MDU - MDU Resources Group Inc., Google, EXP - Eagle Materials Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., Electric Vehicles. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alternative strategies offer something fundamentally different from mainstream asset classes.(Morningstar defines these strategies based on their ability to modify, diversify, or eliminate traditional market risks.) Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Inflation, South Korea Imports, PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Portfolio Management, PAYC - Paycom Software Inc., LBRT - Liberty Energy Inc., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At least one high profile economist says that bailing out depositors of failed banks was a mistake that will cause greater instability in the banking system and larger future losses.(Could he be right?) Today's Stocks & Topics: SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., CWCO - Consolidated Water Co. Inc., CCL - Carnival Corp., Factory Building, Investment Loss, Liquidity and Debt Ceiling, NFLX - Netflix Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Inflation Rate, Social Security, Investing in Other Markets, Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Relocating for Retirement, Passive Investing, Railroad Stocks, Asset Allocation, The SPIVA, 401k, Investing Apps, Dogs of the Dow 2023, Strategy Question, 529 Plan, Equity & Retirement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Before 2025 comes to a close, more than $1.45 trillion in commercial real estate mortgages will have to be renegotiated.(A huge jump in the number of people working from home and ditching the office is at the heart of the commercial property problem. And real estate billionaire Jeff Greene says the Fed’s interest rate hikes, and the ensuing shift towards more expensive capital, could rock unprepared and inexperienced investors.) Today's Stocks & Topics: Money Markets, GE - General Electric Co., TSLA - Tesla Inc., Interest Rates, 401k Withdrawal, Short Selling vs. Puts, Profits, Options, HPQ - HP Inc., Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks back at ELECTRICITY PRICES for the past 100 years. Has the cost been stable?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Knowing how to handle your money super-efficiently will help you reach financial freedom earlier. Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Factory Boom, Money Managers Are Set to Unload Up To $100 Billion Of Stocks, DRIP Stocks, Dividends, WSM - Williams-Sonoma Inc., BNS - Bank of Nova Scotia, ETFs Analysis, NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, BIG - Big Lots Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Rental Properties, How Much Cash, Index Funds, Investing Signs, Credit Cards, Gold & Silver, Low Contribution Limits, Natural Gas, Credit Ratings, KPP Investing Plans, U.S. Government Debt, The Dollar, Energy Stocks vs. XLE, Treasuries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: CD Rates, Natural Gas, Brokered CD vs. Traditional CD, The U.S. Dollar, 401k, 529 or else, Diversification, Pay Off Car or Buy Property, I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, Zero-Commission Brokers, Buying Oil and Gold Stocks, Corporate Bonds, Securities-Backed Lines of Credit, Sectors to Trim, Treasury Bills, Day Trading, Options.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Investment Options, Buying Bonds Instead of Buying Stocks, Value Stocks with Dividends, Mid and Small Caps, Insider Buying, 403b Retirement Funds, Mortgages, Utility Companies and Electric Vehicles, The Market and 401Ks, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Bonds, Diversified Account, Recession, Corporate Bond Offerings, Retirement, Social Security Payments, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, IPOs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: 457b Plan, Investing Factors, Mortgages, Equity and Retirement, National Debt, Timing the Market, 401k Allocation, Dividend Reinvestment, The Stock Market, Credit Unions, Portfolio Management, Long And Short-term Debt, Bond Funds, How to Pay for Masters Degree, Roth IRA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An economist and portfolio strategist at New York Life says aggregate data for the broader economy shows a bifurcation between lower- and middle-income segments of consumer spending. Today's Stocks & Topics: China’s Growth, Back to the Office, Stocks Might Lose 20% of Value, PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Stock Valuation, SSTK - Shutterstock Inc., KDP - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., UHT - Universal Health Realty Income Trust, CSL - Carlisle Cos. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Treasury Secretary Yellen says she expects bank consolidation and additional "issues” in the commercial real estate sector. Today's Stocks & Topics: NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Fannie Mae Home Price Index, EV Batteries, Interest Rates, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, AVT - Avnet Inc., ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, Equity and Retirement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coinbase alleging the company is acting as both an unregistered broker and an exchange.(What's going on here?) Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Economic Environment, U.S. is in a Carboard Box Recession, TBIL - US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF, DE - Deere & Co., TGT - Target Corp., TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., BAC - Bank of America Corp., LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., AFG - American Financial Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A look at how investors can spot signs that funds are growing riskier. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cryptocurrency Industry, Recession, World Economic Growth, 457b Plan, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., BA - Boeing Co., CCJ - Cameco Corp., SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, 401k Allocation, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., KGC - Kinross Gold Corp., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. TRIVIA: "For the naval operations in the D-Day invasion, HOW MANY NAVIES provided vessels... I mean warships landing craft, etc? And--Only ONE WOMAN landed with the troops during the Normandy invasion...she was married to a world-famous figure...what was her name?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some analysts think that fading recession fears and cheap valuations make small-caps attractive. Today's Stocks & Topics: Deep Earnings Recession, Saudi Oil, HRB - H&R Block Inc., NAC - Nuveen California Quality Municipal Income Fund, TMST – Timken Steel Corp., EXR - Extra Space Storage Inc., META - Meta Platforms Inc., AAP - Advance Auto Parts Inc., DG - Dollar General Corp., Long and Short-Term Debt.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One school of thought sees the possibility of a soft landing-- contingent on astute monetary policy.(If a formal recession is declared, will it be short-lived?)Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, Apple Yearly Event, The Dollar Under Attack, T - AT&T Inc., Bonds, Short Selling, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., SWVXX - Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund Investor, PKG - Packaging Corp. of America.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A combination of high inflation and a low level of savings are prompting many people to question their ability to retire well.(If investors act in four key areas, experts say it could help improve their lifestyles.)Today's Stocks & Topics: EXPE - Expedia Group Inc., Energy Space, Earnings Season, Vaccine Makers are Struggling, Credit Unions, SNOW - Snowflake Inc., Portfolio Management, Bond Funds, Market Rally, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Financial markets have been raising red flags recently about China's economy, but analysts say Wall Street is missing the big picture.Today's Stocks & Topics: NVIDIA Corp., Crypto Scams, Trash is Becoming Valuable, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, BDRY - Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF, Emergency Funds, VICI - VICI Properties Inc., TER - Teradyne Inc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are strategies to help retirees smooth out their tax bills in the drawdown phase.(One tip: Identify the tax bracket that you want to fill knowing it varies by investors.)Today's Stocks & Topics: Controlling the Market, PTY - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund, Timing the Market, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., TGT - Target Corp., VFC - VF Corp., Home Prices. TRIVIA: "Can you name 3 or 4 'worst advice' behaviors which MOST PEOPLE probably still believe?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Rental Properties, How Much Cash, Index Funds, Investing Signs, Credit Cards, Gold & Silver, Low Contribution Limits, Natural Gas, Credit Ratings, KPP Investing Plans, U.S. Government Debt, The Dollar, Energy Stocks vs. XLE, Treasuries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It could be worth examining how various asset classes have performed during economic downturns.Today's Stocks & Topics: Debt Ceiling, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Roth I-R-A, FOXA - Fox Corp. Cl A, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., NEM - Newmont Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bitcoin and ether are on pace for their worst month of 2023, down 10% and 6%, respectively.Today's Stocks & Topics: Credit, Bank Deposits, Refilling the SPR, KTB - Kontoor Brands Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Money Market Funds, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., IP - International Paper Co., T - AT&T Inc., Bonds, TCS - Container Store Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The calculations for RMDs are more conservative than many people realize—especially now.Today's Stocks & Topics: Small Time Investors, The Oil Markets and Oil Reserves, DIS - Walt Disney Co., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Technical Indicators, NUGT - Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares, The Debt Ceiling, LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc., EBS - Emergent Biosolutions Inc., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Low costs and tax efficiency are obvious pluses, but so are ease of oversight and cash flow extraction.Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Department, Economist Paul Krugman, ING - ING Groep N.V. ADR, RGR - Sturm Ruger & Co., SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., GLW - Corning Inc., Reverse Split, RF - Regions Financial Corp., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, New Home Sales, IEP - Icahn Enterprises L.P., CHPT - ChargePoint Holdings Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "The recent 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, put about $140 per month more in Social Security beneficiaries’ checks...but looking at statistics...... What do you suppose has been the AVERAGE Social Security COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) since the year 2000? AND-- HOW does that compare with the cost of goods and services AVERAGE over that SAME TIME PERIOD?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A diversified portfolio is essential and a certificate of deposit ladder, or CD ladder, can capture higher yields amid interest rate uncertainty.Today's Stocks & Topics: Rate Increases, Banking Deposits, Home Prices, RHHBY - Roche Holding AG ADR, CDs, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ATKR - Atkore Inc., BC - Brunswick Corp., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, XYLD - Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF. Justin's PERSPECTIVE today will look at the history of central banks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aligning these concepts can help you make better portfolio decisions.Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP, National Debt, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., TGLS - Tecnoglass Inc., Inflation, Travel. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Paris-based International Energy Agency has warned that the ongoing pressure in oil prices neglects an accelerating demand outlook and looming supply tightness.Today's Stocks & Topics: AAPL - Apple Inc., Options, Buybacks, Student Loans, Home Prices, Investment Types, Growth vs. Value, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., PCOXX - Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund Wealth, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose 5 points in May.Today's Stocks & Topics: Investors Are Nervous, Pricing Power, Commercial Real Estate, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Return on Equity vs. Return on Assets, Cash-Secured Puts, LBRT - Liberty Energy Inc., EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, MDC - M.D.C. Holdings Inc., CRDA - Crawford & Co. Cl A, CRDB - Crawford & Co. Cl B, GEHC - GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With savings rates expected to cool later this year, some experts say I-Bonds may be the best way to grow your money.Today's Stocks & Topics: Retail Sales, Warren Buffett and Banks, Inflation, Oil, CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., APLE - Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., ASIX - AdvanSix Inc., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Dividend Reinvestment, NEM - Newmont Corp., LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name an example of a well-known disrupter company? AND-- do you recognize one or two names of "up and coming" POTENTIAL disruptor companies?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A look at the pros and cons and the available options for emerging-markets ETFs.Today's Stocks & Topics: Investors and The Market, MET - MetLife Inc., TOU - Tourmaline Oil Corp., IMO - Imperial Oil Ltd., National Debt, Mortgages, Index Funds, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., EYEN - Eyenovia Inc., WHR - Whirlpool Corp., The Debt Ceiling. The PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of stock markets... the concept in general-- and when they appeared and how they evolved in the United States.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Inflation Rate, Social Security, Investing in Other Markets, Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Relocating for Retirement, Passive Investing, Railroad Stocks, Asset Allocation, The SPIVA, 401k, Investing Apps, Dogs of the Dow 2023, Strategy Question, 529 Plan, Equity & Retirement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

U.S. equity exposure can be broadly segmented by market capitalization (small, mid, and large) and style (value versus growth).Today's Stocks & Topics:FENY - Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF, MTYFF - MTY Food Group Inc., SPAXX - Fidelity Government Money Market Fund, EONGY - E. ON SE ADR, AGCO - AGCO Corp., Housing Market, UNG - United States Natural Gas Fund L.P., MOS - Mosaic Co., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., Nuclear Power.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are more empty office spaces now than during the 2008 financial crisis. These vacancies could spell trouble for downtown city centers and the broader commercial real estate market.(Post pandemic: Return to the office lags — affecting commercial real estate)Today's Stocks & Topics: Corporate Profit Margins, Market Timing, Oil, PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., ZION - Zions Bancorp N.A., Treasuries, LTH - Life Time Group Holdings Inc., CHDN - Churchill Downs Inc., BX - Blackstone Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dynamic retirement-spending strategies can help retirees spend more from their portfolios than spending strategies that aim to supply the same real withdrawals year after year.Today's Stocks & Topics: FCC vs. Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Apple Bonds, FRCB - First Republic Bank, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., Credit Cards Interest Rates, The Dollar, BOH - Bank of Hawaii Corp., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., FFWM - First Foundation Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 4 or 5 of the types of jobs expected to be in high demand in the next 5 years?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

History offers investors key lessons.(When the market expects borrowing costs to climb, correlations between stocks and bonds typically increase.)Today's Stocks & Topics: CMA - Comerica Inc., IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, Investing Factors, June 1 Deadline, PCRSX - Principal Large Cap Growth Fund I R-1, VO - Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF, China Debt to GDP, RYI - Ryerson Holding Corp., U.S. Government Debt, BX - Blackstone Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: CD Rates, Natural Gas, Brokered CD vs. Traditional CD, The U.S. Dollar, 401k, 529 or else, Diversification, Pay Off Car or Buy Property, I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, Zero-Commission Brokers, Buying Oil and Gold Stocks, Corporate Bonds, Securities-Backed Lines of Credit, Sectors to Trim, Treasury Bills, Day Trading, Options.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Understanding your money is essential, even with AI, because an individual’s financial situation is often comprised of hundreds of 'micro decisions' made every day.Today's Stocks & Topics: Natural Gas, PLAY - Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., FRCB - First Republic Bank, HBAN - Huntington Bancshares Inc., Low Contributions Limits, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Lithium.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The IRS hired 5,000 phone assistants in advance of this year’s filing season and has further plans to update its technology.Today's Stocks & Topics: Small Banks, Salaries, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Gold & Silver, Credit Ratings, Investing Signs, MTB - M&T Bank Corp., XHB - SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF, ASH - Ashland Inc., GLPI - Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway sees trouble ahead for the U.S. financial system because American banks are "full of bad loans" due to falling property prices.Today's Stocks & Topics: Job Openings Report, Banks Still a Problem, Working Skills, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, AA - Alcoa Corp., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., How Much Cash, Fair Value, VFC - VF Corp., C - Citigroup Inc., JP Morgan and First Republic Bank. TRIVIA QUESTION: "HOW much was a Costco membership at their first store in 1983-- and WHEN did Costco go public-- and finally, HOW many Costco members are there WORLDWIDE?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Consumers are now paying more to borrow while still grappling with a high cost of living — causing them to feel increasingly worse off financially-- but what about investors?Today's Stocks & Topics: The Dollar, The Fiscal Deficit, WU - Western Union Co., Rental Properties, GM - General Motors Co., WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Cl A, BCC - Boise Cascade Co., AAPL - Apple Inc., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A. Justin's PERSPECTIVE centers on two trending financial topics: U.S. debt and inflation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the current real estate market, a typical renter pays about 40% less per month than a first-time homeowner.(In the top 10 metro regions that favored renting, monthly starter homeownership costs were an average of $1,920 higher than rents.)Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Numbers, New Home Sales, GDP Q1, The Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE), Bond Market, USB - U.S. Bancorp, Annuities, FRC - First Republic Bank, MMM - 3M Co., Stock Splits, CI - Cigna Group, Insurance Companies, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to data from the U.S. Treasury, looking back as far as 1960, Congress has raised or suspended the debt ceiling 78 times.Today's Stocks & Topics: Solar Industry, CMCSA - Comcast Corp. Cl A, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., PLAB - Photronics Inc., META - Meta Platforms Inc., European Gas Market, 457 Rollover, The Fed and Banks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Despite banking turmoil, a handful of large-cap tech stocks powered the S&P 500’s gains during the first quarter.Today's Stocks & Topics: The office Market, Supply Chains, EU - enCore Energy Corp., WTI - W&T Offshore Inc., Trend Following, AG - First Majestic Silver Corp., TSCO - Tractor Supply Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Investment cash" is one category, there are others you should contemplate.[A financial planning expert has his ideas for balancing yield and safety in investors’ cash holdings...but does he make sense?]Today's Stocks & Topics: Google, Consumer Confidence, Morgan Stanley's Warning for Real Estate Prices, Waste Industry, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, IP - International Paper Co., ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., CINF - Cincinnati Financial Corp., VNM - VanEck Vietnam ETF. TRIVIA QUESTION: "To get around in any vehicle, EV or gas powered, we need roads and highways... So, WHEN did the U.S. start building our interstate highway system? AND--WHAT are the 4 states not served by an interstate highway?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Uncertainty about the economy, Fed policy, and earnings has stocks moving in tighter ranges.[Are we heading into a recession? Will inflation come down enough that the Federal Reserve will be able to lower interest rates? How bad will corporate earnings be?]Today's Stocks & Topics: EMR - Emerson Electric Co., Inflation Reduction Act, Insider Trading, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Social Security Withdraw, STIP - iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF, MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., New Gold Rush: Green Energy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are some general rules of thumb we can all learn from but it's best to seek help for personalized advice.Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Growth, Market Overbought, RITM - Rithm Capital Corp., Return on Assets, GGG - Graco Inc., CELH - Celsius Holdings Inc., Dividend Stocks, AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Top Economist Mohamed El-Erian on Inflation. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At least one major trucking and transportation company reported first-quarter profit and revenue that fell below expectations.(It is a challenging freight environment with deflationary price pressure for an industry that continues to face inflationary cost pressures.)Today's Stocks & Topics: ALB - Albemarle Corp., TRTN - Triton International Ltd., CCL - Carnival Corp., UNP - Union Pacific Corp., FCC’s Gary Epstein, Investing Strategy, WPM - Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., Market Positioning, POAHY - Porsche Automobil Holding SE ADR, BBBY - Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sometimes a mortgage can be transferred even if it isn’t assumable—and a lender might also opt to be more generous and permit transfers on a case-by-case basis.Today's Stocks & Topics: Banking Crisis and Economic Growth, Volatility, 60-40 Investing Strategy, COMM - CommScope Holding Co. Inc., RMBS - Rambus Inc., Credit Sweeps, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Reversion to the Mean, ILPT - Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

But good news is expected for those with portfolios aligned with the right stock sectors.(Investors can expect pockets of good news among travel, industrials, and energy stocks.)Today's Stocks & Topics: STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., JPIE - JPMorgan Income ETF, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, CXAI - CXApp Inc., Treasury Bill Ladder, MERC - Mercer International Inc., IP - International Paper Co., Gold vs. Silver.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name America's LARGEST COMPANY-- in dollar value-- the YEAR you were born?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Microsoft's fight to use its Bing product to replace Google search is heating up.Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple, Regulators Shaping the Auto Industry, BKE - Buckle Inc., SNOXX - Schwab Treasury Obligations Money Inv., Corporate Bonds, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., HP - Helmerich & Payne Inc., Global Real Estate Market.Justin's PERSPECTIVE concerns the history of the U.S. Dollar.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the world’s reserve currency, the US dollar is essentially the default currency in international trade and a global unit of account.(Is the potential for serious de-dollarization a reality?)Today's Stocks & Topics: The Bond Market, Options, Bitcoin, MP - MP Materials Corp., CLFD - Clearfield Inc., Target Dated Funds, TRTN - Triton International Ltd., LC – Lending Club Corp., Yieldstreet.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Fully Paid Lending, Preferred Stocks, 401K Funds, Corporate Bonds, Big Banks Bonds, Metals, Buy and Sell, Social Security & Taxes, 403B to a Roth I-R-A, Investing, Individual Bonds, Value Investing, Portfolio Management, Stock Losses, ETFs, Stock Investing, Municipal Bonds, Asset Allocation, Buying More of the Same Stock.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Roth I-R-A Contributions, Preferred Stocks, YouTube Business, I-R-As, Trustable Financial Websites, Interest Rates, 401k, Position, Housing Market, Mortgage Reduction, Iron Butterfly Options, Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, Cash Flow, Companies Buying Back Stocks, Annuities, Dividends, Earnings Per Share.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With stock and bond prices declining and inflation what it is today, new retirees have run headlong into what retirement researchers call “sequence risk.(There are research 'scenarios' that might provide insight.)Today's Stocks & Topics: Commercial Real Estate, Q1 Earnings, Investing Strategy, EXPE - Expedia Group Inc., NUGT - Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, AGI - Alamos Gold Inc., Moving Average, China, Tesla.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Of the 844 U.S.-listed stocks covered by Morningstar analysts, 525 rose, while 319 fell.(Do the statistics give us any clues for today's investing?)Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, SUN - Sunoco L.P., PTSI - P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc., NTR - Nutrien Ltd., Value Stocks, Investment Account for a Child, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CP - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: CD Rates, Natural Gas, Brokered CD vs. Traditional CD, The U.S. Dollar, 401k, 529 or else, Diversification, Pay Off Car or Buy Property, I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, Zero-Commission Brokers, Buying Oil and Gold Stocks, Corporate Bonds, Securities-Backed Lines of Credit, Sectors to Trim, Treasury Bills, Day Trading, Options.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Of the 844 U.S.-listed stocks covered by Morningstar analysts, 29 fell by more than 20% in the first quarter of 2023.(What can we learn from looking at the "under-performers"?)Today's Stocks & Topics: How ESG Should be Regulated, Landlords Cutting Rents, Job Openings, HII - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Unit Trust Funds, Retirement Funds, MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jamie Dimon, longtime JPMorgan Chase CEO, said that even when the current crisis is behind us, there will be repercussions from it for years to come. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Apartment Market, Migration and Real Estate, Lithium Prices, Oil Companies, CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., IMO - Imperial Oil Ltd., Retirement Plans, LC – Lending Club Corp., COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., WEC - WEC Energy Group Inc., Investing in ETFs, TPH - Tri Pointe Homes Inc., Index Funds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In December and January, mortgage rates began pulling back, and homebuyers surged ahead. Today's Stocks & Topics: Gas Prices, Tesla Reports Record Sales, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, Bond Ladders, SGOV - iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF, VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF, PFE - Pfizer Inc., BLK - BlackRock Inc., BX - Blackstone Inc., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., WU - Western Union Co., GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Selling Short. TRIVIA QUESTION: "How much money would you have TODAY-- if you had invested $1,000 in Nike 10 years ago?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a brutal 2022, stocks and bonds posted gains during the first quarter. Today's Stocks & Topics: Metaverse, Individual Investors, Private Markets, FSLR - First Solar Inc., Shorting, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, Buying a Preferred Stock, TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B., VIOV - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF, IVE - iShares S&P 500 Value ETF. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the HISTORY of bank failures in the U.S.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Since the emergence of the banking crisis in early March, the bond market landscape has changed dramatically, leading to big swings in performance among bond funds. Today's Stocks & Topics: Consumer Sentiment, Blackstone CEO, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., LifeLock, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., EQT - EQT Corp., ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., U.S. Money Supply, Money Market Funds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The dynamic to understand is a function of the investments you choose and how the 401(k) plan pays costs for administrative expenses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tech Layoffs, China, and Russia, Metaverse, EVR - Evercore Inc. Cl A, SEIC - SEI Investments Co., Banks, and Long-Term Mortgages, CDNS - Cadence Design Systems Inc., SNPS - Synopsys Inc., AMT - American Tower REIT, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., SRC - Spirit Realty Capital Inc., Growth vs. Value Stock.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The fund industry now includes a dazzling variety of options, from active to passive, long to short, inverse to leveraged, and various combinations thereof spanning nearly every conceivable asset class. Today's Stocks & Topics: Commercial Real Estate, Chip Makers, Renewable Energy, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, Trailing Stops, HSY - Hershey Co., Semiconductors.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors are worried that dividend-paying REITs could get squeezed by tenants, lenders, or both. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed, Suze Orman's 5 Things About Money, Rich People Are Moving Out Of New York, BNS - Bank of Nova Scotia, BAC - Bank of America Corp., TBIL - US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF, Treasuries, SPAXX - Fidelity Government Money Market Fund, LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., CMA - Comerica Inc., ENB - Enbridge Inc., CUBI - Customers Bancorp Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "To this point, HOW MANY tax refunds has the IRS issued? AND-- WHAT is the value of the average refund?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One analyst says, 'the storm signals are flying' and he is eyeing indicators such as a "sharply" inverted yield curve and tightening of open market financial conditions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Money Flow, The Global Gold Market, Housing Market, AI - C3.ai Inc., Margin Investing, 529-Plan, UTL - Unitil Corp., MRO - Marathon Oil Corp. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks back as far as 100 years ago to focus on some of the greatest TECH STOCKS of all time.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More than half of savers are prioritizing short-term financial goals in 2023, including emergency savings, according to a recent study from Fidelity Investments. Today's Stocks & Topics: Is the Fed Backing Off, Treasury Bills, Commercial Real Estate in More Trouble, HIFS - Hingham Institution for Savings, Foreclosures, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, BAC - Bank of America Corp., IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., CLFD - Clearfield Inc., Selling Covered Calls. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For starters, a wide range of consumer finances — from mortgages and credit cards to student loans, auto loans and savings — will be affected by the rate increase. Today's Stocks & Topics: DMB - BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund Inc., COWZ - Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF, COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., LAKE - Lakeland Industries Inc., RBLX - Roblox Corp., The Fed and Bank Crisis, CRWD - CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Higher mortgage rates have been cooling home prices since last summer, and for the first time in a record 131 consecutive months — nearly 11 years — prices were lower on a year-over-year comparison. Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple and Microsoft, FCC on Earnings Manipulation, Tiger Global, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., REZ - iShares Residential & Multisector Real Estate ETF, SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Dividends, WIRE - Encore Wire Corp., Value Investing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some Credit Suisse bond investors’ stakes were wiped out as Swiss authorities facilitated the mega merger. Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Sales, Interest Rates, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Small Banks, Retirement, SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF, VVR - Invesco Senior Income Trust, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., PAC - Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR, META - Meta Platforms Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Merge. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What was the worst-paying job for a college degree holder-- five years after graduation?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors need to think about how they’ll generate income in retirement, ultimately, and what kind of risk they want associated with that income. Today's Stocks & Topics: Current Economic Data, Tiger Global, Banks, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., MU - Micron Technology Inc., SO - Southern Co., FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., Oil Stocks, SPYV - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF, IUSV - iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF. Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the price history of crude oil and the potential lessons for investors.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

During uncertain times, investors may want to own companies that offer some sense of certainty in terms of cash flows and company fundamentals. Today's Stocks & Topics: NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc., SAMG - Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. Cl A, How to Invest, Bank Crisis, Portfolio Management, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., CARR - Carrier Global Corp., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., France and Retirement Age, Warren Buffett. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A retest of October’s lows could add increased downward pressure on WTI crude and energy stocks may struggle given the surplus and weakening demand outlook. Today's Stocks & Topics: First Republic Bank, The Fed Balance Sheet, Retail News, Inflation, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Energy Sector, Commodities, STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., VFC - VF Corp., NGL - NGL Energy Partners LP, VXUS - Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, VT - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, CS - Credit Suisse Group AG ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Analysts cited a ”‘rapidly deteriorating operating environment” despite regulators’ efforts to shore up the industry.(They say that other institutions with unrealized losses or uninsured depositors still could be at risk.) Today's Stocks & Topics: SCHP - Schwab U.S. TIPs ETF, SVOL - Simplify Volatility Premium ETF, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., WRB - W.R. Berkley Corp., IP - International Paper Co., CCL - Carnival Corp., Shale Industry, Gold & Silver, The Fed and Interest Rates, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., Deglobalization.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The yield curve is inverting, and cash yields look more attractive than they have in years. Today's Stocks & Topics: CPI Numbers, How to Get Rich, CVS - CVS Health Corp., CCL - Carnival Corp., Bond Investing, KRO - Kronos Worldwide Inc., IAT - iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF, FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp, KRNY - Kearny Financial Corp., AER - AerCap Holdings N.V., PNC - PNC Financial Services Group Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 7 best states in which to retire?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Three significant banks with heavy exposure to startups or crypto have collapsed or were shuttered in the past week. Today's Stocks & Topics: Shell Patch, Investments, Retirement Rules, PHM - PulteGroup Inc., KEY - KeyCorp, WCC - Wesco International Inc., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., GPK - Graphic Packaging Holding Co., Fed Rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Data showed there were 1.9 job openings for every unemployed person in January, so with a tight labor market and strong inflation readings, the FED is preparing to increase interest rates again. Today's Stocks & Topics: 2-year Treasury, The Beige Book, Jobs Report, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Dividends, EME - EMCOR Group Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., The VIX Contango, Interest Rates. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Combining two procedures, experts in the field have developed a four-step strategy to help increase goal commitment and performance.(It’s important to make actionable plans to reach your goals.) Today's Stocks & Topics: EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, Food Delivery, Oil Sector, CGBD - Carlyle Secured Lending Inc., SACH - Sachem Capital Corp., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Pay Off Car or Buy Property, Foreign Stocks, MBUU - Malibu Boats Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After posting extraordinarily strong returns to start the year, the stock market retreated 2.31% in February 2023. Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Market, Tech Companies and a Recession, Retirement Funds, IVOG - Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF, Stocks Buyback, COLB - Columbia Banking System Inc., IYR - iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF, EWRE - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF, TTC - Toro Co., Sectors to Trim, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., HSII - Heidrick & Struggles International Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Inflation Rate, Social Security, Investing in Other Markets, Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Relocating for Retirement, Passive Investing, Railroad Stocks, Asset Allocation, The SPIVA, 401k, Investing Apps, Dogs of the Dow 2023, Strategy Question, 529 Plan, Equity & Retirement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Institute for Supply Management reported last week that manufacturing, which accounts for 11.3% of the economy, contracted for a fourth straight month in February.(With the Federal Reserve expected to keep hiking interest rates into summer, a swift turnaround in manufacturing is, however, unlikely.) Today's Stocks & Topics: Robotics, Blackstone REIT, Credit Cards, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., DIV - Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF, DIS - Walt Disney Co., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Treasury Bills, CRLBF - Cresco Labs Inc., BKE - Buckle Inc., FIPDX - Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund.Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the price history of crude oil and the potential lessons for investors.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

China's economic data is beginning to surprise to the upside-- and U.S. oil demand is starting to improve following a material drop into year-end 2022.(China's economy is rebounding now, and this can only be a positive driver for oil prices-- Russia's oil production reached the pre-sanctions level for the first time in February.) Today's Stocks & Topics: DVYE - iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF, Home Prices, The Chips Act, Senior Deals, BILL - BILL Holdings Inc., ENB - Enbridge Inc., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., WU - Western Union Co., MMM3M Co. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hundreds of mutual funds deliver lackluster results and come with high price tags and those high fees put a fund at a huge disadvantage over time. Today's Stocks & Topics: D - Dominion Energy Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., VHT - Vanguard Health Care ETF, Small Cap Funds, Mutual Funds, AZN - AstraZeneca PLC ADR, SILJ - ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF, SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, Banks and Rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Social Security resembles other government programs because its tax revenues are spent in the year that they are raised. (Social Security’s benefits expenditures have exceeded its revenue from payroll taxes every year since 2010. The program is already thoroughly in the red.) Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Market, Electric Cars and Workers, Stocks Buybacks, CE - Celanese Corp., PARA - Paramount Global Cl B, WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., GSBD - Goldman Sachs BDC Inc., BIT - BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust, Closed-End Funds, FTRNX - Fidelity Trend Fund, Securities-Backed Line of Credit (SBLOC).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In mid-2022, reshoring, onshoring or nearshoring were mentioned in the quarterly earnings calls of around 180 US companies. Today's Stocks & Topics: FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Standard Deduction, Buying Gold, and Oil Stocks, EPAM - EPAM Systems Inc., WAB - Wabtec, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, RGEN - Repligen Corp., Corporate Bonds, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Like Japan of the late 1980s, China today, decades later, has also allowed its real economy and the financial system to decouple. Today's Stocks & Topics: Apartment Rents, INTC - Intel Corp., PBR - Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADR, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Zero Commission Brokers.The PERSPECTIVE simplifies the investor's understanding of what can be complex stock market cycles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The pursuit of excellence in many disciplines can yield rewards like a fulfilling life and career-- but with investing a determination to achieve excellence can lead to lots of transactions, higher costs, and greater complexity. Today's Stocks & Topics: Various Retirement Accounts, Inflation and Expending Data, NVEC - NVE Corp., SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, Diversification, VET - Vermilion Energy Inc., I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There is a theory that postulates that since our problems are interconnected and mutually exacerbating, it may be of limited use to focus on one at the expense of others. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Global Economy, The Fed, CHPT - ChargePoint Holdings Inc., FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, 401k, 529 Plan or Investing on the Side, IBDRY - Iberdrola S.A. ADR, The U.S. Dollar.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One expert says that in addition to providing payouts that can reach as high as an annualized 11%, these funds also tend to be somewhat less risky than a stock market index fund. Today's Stocks & Topics: Office Landlords, Earnings, VIMAX - Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral, HLT - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., FL - Foot Locker Inc., 401k, Mutual Fund vs. Individual Equities, TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, EQT - EQT Corp., FLNG - Flex LNG Ltd., BXMIX - Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund I.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: 401k Hidden Fees, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), 401k, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Investment Variable Annuities, I-R-As, 401k Allocation, China's Economy, Fundamental Analysis, Roth I-R-A, Dividends Investing, Following Other Investors Moves, Investing Strategy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Inflation Rate, Social Security, Investing in Other Markets, Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, P.E. Ratio Calculation, Relocating for Retirement, Passive Investing, Railroad Stocks, Asset Allocation, The SPIVA, 401k, Investing Apps, Dogs of the Dow 2023, Strategy Question, 529 Plan, Equity & Retirement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big tech, finance, and manufacturing are all cutting jobs and some analysts think there will be a ripple effect. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation, Secure Act 2.0, National Debt, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., HDSN - Hudson Technologies Inc., CSL - Carlisle Cos., Brokered CD vs. Traditional CD, EMR - Emerson Electric Co., BG - Bunge Ltd., ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., Brokerage Accounts, VSSVX - VALIC Company I Small Cap Special Values Fund.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As with the rest of the bond market, yields on municipal securities are at their highest levels in many years. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORAN - Orange ADR, AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., SUN - Sunoco L.P., TWO - Two Harbors Investment Corp., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., WYNN - Wynn Resorts Ltd., AMKBYA.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S ADR, Markets Shifted, Blackstone, 401k Plans.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A tug of war between recession fears and benefits of higher rates has left bank stocks in limbo. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc (BREIT), LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., RNPGX - American Funds New Perspective Fund R6, TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, Artificial Intelligence (AI), VEOEY - Veolia Environnement S.A. ADR, OKE - ONEOK Inc., EPM - Evolution Petroleum Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Over time, a realistic summary of all your assets and liabilities is a crucial first step toward getting a better handle on your finances.Today's Stocks & Topics: MELI – Mercado Libre Inc., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., NSSC - NAPCO Security Technologies Inc., Dogs of the Dow on 2023, Inflation, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc. Justin's PERSPECTIVE concerns the REAL IMPACT of inflation on the "buying power" of the U.S. dollar over time-- specifically, over 103 years.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some analysts think that when you combine big macro themes of electrification and clean energy, utilities have growth prospects that can last for a decade or more. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation Rate, Bear-Market Trap, Social Security, AIT - Applied Industrial Technologies Inc., T - AT&T Inc., CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., DSKE - Daseke Inc., ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Natural Gas, IDXX - IDEXX Laboratories Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For investors, there are "knowns" and "unknowns”, and a better understanding of the knowns can produce fewer surprises. Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney’s Earnings, Google Search, Ponzi Scheme, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., 529 Plan, APD - Air Products & Chemicals Inc., AFG - American Financial Group Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Strategy Question, Investing Apps, DEA - Easterly Government Properties Inc., PPG - PPG Industries Inc., SCHN - Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Which sectors did best and is this a potentially smart type of investment? Today's Stocks & Topics: The Dollar and Earnings, Banks, Being Your Own Bank, BWXT - BWX Technologies Inc., Portfolio Management, UBVFX - Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund, Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), BEAM - Beam Therapeutics Inc., CDNA - CareDx Inc., SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, Gold & Silver.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Recession-resistant stocks are stocks of companies whose products and services consumers will continue to purchase no matter the economic climate. Today's Stocks & Topics: Why So Many Jobs Do Not Get Fill, Renters Rights, BG - Bunge Ltd., CD Rates, Us Stocks Versus International Growth, PTLO - Portillo's Inc., BOTZ - Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF, ETD - Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., Generating Income Abroad, IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A., Social Security Taxes. TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you happen to be laid off-- or if you are perhaps considering RETURNING to the job hunt-- can you NAME 5 or 6 of the most "in-demand tech skills" that typically pay more than $125 an hour?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the economy weakening and monetary conditions still tightening, the easy returns may have been captured already. Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, How Investors Handling Their 401k, Secure 2.0 Act, CRM - Salesforce Inc., AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., The SPIVA (S&P Indices Versus Active), HSIC - Henry Schein Inc., ORI - Old Republic International Corp., JXN - Jackson Financial Inc. Justin's PERSPECTIVE concerns an important financial institution that affects all of us: The Federal Reserve.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors had been overly hopeful about tech, but Apple, Amazon and Google-parent Alphabet all reported earnings that disappointed Wall Street. Today's Stocks & Topics: HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., SI - Silvergate Capital Corp., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., MGV - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF, Jobs Report, AVT - Avnet Inc., AHT - Ashford Hospitality Trust, Retirement, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., APD - Air Products & Chemicals Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most major asset classes have posted strong returns for the year to date through Jan. 26, but there’s no guarantee these positive trends will continue. Today's Stocks & Topics: RSG - Republic Services Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, Limited Order, ERH - Allspring Utilities & High-Income Fund, Market Expectations, TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., Michael Burry Predictions, FCEL - FuelCell Energy Inc., STLA - Stellantis N.V., STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., World Economic Forum.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One high-profile short seller says he sees an alarming trend in the market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Shell Growth, Markets and Economic News, Railroad Stocks, CSX - CSX Corp., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., CGAU - Centerra Gold Inc., EA - Electronic Arts Inc., ABEV - Ambev S.A. ADR, SSNLF - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., UL - Unilever PLC ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You should understand Roth IRA contribution and income limits, the ins and outs of the backdoor IRA maneuver, and more.Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax Rates and Tech-Stocks, Global Debt, CVCO - Cavco Industries Inc., Passive Investing, OLN - Olin Corp., IEX - IDEX Corp., 401k, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Fed Meeting, EGY - Vaalco Energy Inc., CVNA - Carvana Co. Cl A, CTVA - Corteva Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "According to a career expert, there are several stumbling blocks that could be holding you back when you apply for a job... Can you name a few of your potential PROBLEM AREAS?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stocks traded lower Monday as investors braced for the busiest week of earnings season and a possible interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Today's Stocks & Topics: GDP Numbers, Banks and Consumers Defaults, Inflation, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., MRTN - Marten Transport Ltd., XLB - Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF, KIO - KKR Income Opportunities Fund, P.E. Ratio Calculation, AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the cost of goods --- THEN and NOW... from 1920 to today.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A sharp slide in housing helped pull down the GDP, but boosts in government spending and private investment aided its growth. Today's Stocks & Topics: CRGY - Crescent Energy Co., SPXL - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares, INFY - Infosys Ltd. ADR, Inflation, LCID - Lucid Group Inc., ADMA - ADMA Biologics Inc., NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., VLO - Valero Energy Corp., 401k Allocations, U.S. Productivity. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Valuations are an important variable in setting the odds for how different corners of the market could perform. Today's Stocks & Topics: FCC and Crypto, Small Business, Inflation, ENB - Enbridge Inc., CVS - CVS Health Corp., Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, RXT - Rackspace Technology Inc., PRTYQ - Party City Holdco Inc., ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., PPC - Pilgrim's Pride Corp., HD - Home Depot Inc., OTIS - Otis Worldwide Corp., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Looking at the pluses and minuses of an alternative to real estate mutual funds. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Dollar, The Government, Making Money, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., IHAK - iShares Cybersecurity & Tech ETF, DXCM - DexCom Inc., OLN - Olin Corp., CUBE – Cube Smart, HACK - ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF, DFFVX - DFA US Targeted Value Portfolio Institutional, VRTV - Veritiv Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The bear market has left a large number of cyclical stocks trading at attractive prices. Today's Stocks & Topics: "Buy, Borrow, Die, Retirement Needs, Investors Are Falling into a Trap, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Treasury Bills, GLW - Corning Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Five Top Technical Indicators, CVS - CVS Health Corp., KRP - Kimbell Royalty Partners L.P., LMND - Lemonade Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: What are the 3 types of employees typically most AT-RISK during layoffs — and what are the 2 safest?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Despite the volatility and uncertainty of the housing market over the past three years, real estate can remain a valuable part of an investor’s portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: Offshore Oil Market, Home Remodeling, Tech Sector, CPRX - Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc., VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, BG - Bunge Ltd., CDNS - Cadence Design Systems Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., TSLQ - Leverage Shares -3x Short Tesla ETP, Over the Counter (OTC) Stocks, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., BBSI - Barrett Business Services Inc., Options Trading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The U.S. has reached its statutory debt limit of $31.4 trillion, prompting a series of measures to avoid a default on government debt.Today's Stocks & Topics: Warren Buffett, Next Fed Hike, Real Estate, Career Growth, IP - International Paper Co., BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, MO - Altria Group Inc., Rollovers, VVR - Invesco Senior Income Trust, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), TMO - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., TXT - Textron Inc., IBN - ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR., SBUX - Starbucks Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Once upon a time, people created investment plans that had definitive answers but, in reality, things were never quite that simple. Today's Stocks & Topics: Chinese Demographics, Investing in China, T - AT&T Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., AGG - iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF, BSV - Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, Investing in Other Markets, REPX - Riley Exploration Permian Inc., BITI - ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF, VFC - VF Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Economic data has helped solidify the idea that after a succession of aggressive increases, the Fed is ready to take its foot off the brake-- a bit more. Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil Demand, China’s Population, EXPGY - Experian PLC ADR, VNOM - Viper Energy Partners L.P. Un, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., Capital Gains Tax Rates, Tech Companies, MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., BAX - Baxter International Inc., Sectors, RCII - Rent-A-Center Inc., MMM - 3M Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Interest Rates, Home Ownership, Water Companies, Roth I-R-A, Low Risk Investment, RMDs, Required Distributions, Trailing Stops, Earning Calls, Gold and Silver Prices, Commodities, Roth I-R-A, Covered Calls ETFs, Housing Market, Oregon - IPOs and Mutual Funds First 6 mo. Rule, Cannabis Companies, Investing for Kids, Retirement Funds Management.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Investment Options, Buying Bonds Instead of Buying Stocks, Value Stocks with Dividends, Mid and Small Caps, Insider Buying, 403b Retirement Funds, Mortgages, Utility Companies and Electric Vehicles, The Market and 401Ks, Peer-to-Peer Lending, Bonds, Diversified Account, Recession, Corporate Bond Offerings, Retirement, Social Security Payments, Value Stocks and Growth Stocks, IPOs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JPMorgan Chase posted a fourth-quarter 6% profit jump, while Citigroup’s fourth-quarter profit declined by 21%. Today's Stocks & Topics: Margins, FCC and Crypto-currencies, Goldman Sachs, Mortgages, TGT - Target Corp., SITM - SiTime Corp., AMLP - Alerian MLP ETF, CAT - Caterpillar Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A tough market environment played to the strengths of these conservative-leaning portfolios, though they couldn’t escape losses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Taxes, Sectors, AMLP - Alerian MLP ETF, K1 Tax Form, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., HWKN - Hawkins Inc., JXN - Jackson Financial Inc., AVGE - Avantis All Equity Markets ETF, CDs vs. ETFs, Closed-End Fund Market.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman has noted the mistakes the Fed made in the 1970s when it raised rates to address inflation, but then lowered them when the economy slowed. Today's Stocks & Topics: SSNC - SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc., BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, CSL - Carlisle Cos., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., The World Bank on Global Growth Forecasts, VIS - Vanguard Industrials ETF, RGI - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF, GSK - GSK PLC ADR, MO - Altria Group Inc., Sectors, Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are many complicated reasons for increases, such as not prioritizing preventive care or a lack of price transparency, and one of the biggest catalysts for inflation was the rise of health insurance costs.Today's Stocks & Topics: CVS - CVS Health Corp., NXPI - NXP Semiconductors N.V., Portfolio Management and Charts, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., SNA - Snap-On Inc., The Treasury Market, MSM - MSC Industrial Direct Co., PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., Retail Investors, Tesla, Earnings Season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the FED hiked interest rates, bonds and stocks got hammered-- but the most successful investors consider their total opportunity sets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Higher Rates and Options, Corporate Earnings Season, Capital Rules, GBX - Greenbrier Cos. Inc., VFMF - Vanguard U.S. Multifactor ETF, WTI - W&T Offshore Inc., SU - Suncor Energy Inc., AWEVF - Alphawave IP Group PLC, DUKE - Duke Royalty Ltd., ASIX - AdvanSix Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Analysts remain divided regarding oil prices in 2023, however prices have fallen back to pre-war levels, driven lower by fears of a global recession.Today's Stocks & Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Economy Statistics, Silver Gate Capital corporation, KNSL - Kinsale Capital Group Inc., Corporate Bonds, DISH - DISH Network Corp. Cl A, Stop Order, FIVN - Five9 Inc., Small Caps, NRGU – Micro Sectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN, AAPL - Apple Inc., Life Insurance.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stocks spent most of the year in a bear market and many parts of the bond market posted their biggest losses in history, so what can we learn from the charts? Today's Stocks & Topics: CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, Insider Buying, Rental Market, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Supply Chain, CPNG - Coupang Inc., WIRE - Encore Wire Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Home prices are falling into a deep winter chill, as higher mortgage rates push more buyers to the sidelines. Today's Stocks & Topics: BP - BP PLC ADR, AAPL - Apple Inc., TWI - Titan International Inc., NTB - Bank of Butterfield Ltd., Money Market Mutual Funds, PCOXX - Federated Hermes Prime Cash Obligations Fund Wealth, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., CMCO - Columbus McKinnon Corp., SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, PSCE - Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF, Tech Sector Layoffs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are some relatively easy investing strategies for those resolved to streamline their portfolios and they could make sense for you. Today's Stocks & Topics: INTEL and New Blue Chips, Tesla & Apple, Savings, Enough to Retire, Mid and Small Caps, ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, FLMX - Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF, Investment Options, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., T - AT&T Inc., SPGI - S&P Global Inc., 401k Employer Match, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., CM - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What do you suppose is the share of the population in the middle class today? AND-- since WHICH YEAR has the share of middle-class Americans been consistently shrinking?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1% in the fourth quarter, wrapping up its first four-quarter losing streak since 2000-2001. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bounce Back from 2022, Stock and Bond Markets, SM - SM Energy Co., Buying Bonds Instead of Stocks, Crypto Debacle, SBNY - Signature Bank, MO - Altria Group Inc., CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., HSBC - HSBC Holdings PLC ADR, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Equities, Mid and Small Caps, Investing Apps. The PERSPECTIVE looks at the history of NASDAQ bear markets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Federal Reserve played a major role in moving markets in 2022 with its campaign of monetary tightening and investors in stocks and bonds suffered as liquidity was sucked out of the market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Reasons to Take Early Retirement, Russian Assets, Top Ten Percent Earners, LEA - Lear Corp., 403B and Retirement Funds, Social Security Payment, WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., VTOL - Bristow Group Inc., ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., Inflation and Retail Sales, Corporate Bond Offerings. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: 401K & Roth IRA, KPP Portfolio Review, Investing in Real Time, Treasury Notes, Volume and Capitulation, Tax Exempt, Bond Maturity, CD Rates, Real Estate Loans, Young Investor, Tax-loss Harvesting & The Wash Rule, Support and Resistance Numbers, 401-K, Book-The Fourth Turning.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Fully Paid Lending, Preferred Stocks, 401K Funds, Corporate Bonds, Big Banks Bonds, Metals, Buy and Sell, Social Security & Taxes, 403B to a Roth I-R-A, Investing, Individual Bonds, Value Investing, Portfolio Management, Stock Losses, ETFs, Stock Investing, Municipal Bonds, Asset Allocation, Buying More of the Same Stock.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Generally, retirement savers can’t touch their individual retirement account or 401(k) funds before age 59½ without penalty, but there are exceptions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Stats, The Stock Market Moving Up, Financial Trends That Killed the Market in 2022, Billionaires & Market Downturns, CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., OGN - Organon & Co., Utility Companies and Electric Cars, WDFC - WD-40 Co., C - Citigroup Inc., MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., Recession, SAGPX - Principal SAM Conservative Growth Portfolio A, Diversified Account.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Fully Paid Lending, Preferred Stocks, 401K Funds, Corporate Bonds, Big Banks Bonds, Metals, Buy and Sell, Social Security & Taxes, 403B to a Roth I-R-A, Investing, Individual Bonds, Value Investing, Portfolio Management, Stock Losses, ETFs, Stock Investing, Municipal Bonds, Asset Allocation, Buying More of the Same Stock.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After reducing your 2022 investment gains, you can use additional losses to lower regular income by $3,000 and carry the remaining losses forward to future tax years. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Retirement Plans, Cities Dropping on Real Estate Prices, Earnings Per Share, BB - BlackBerry Ltd., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Mortgages, PCAR - Paccar Inc., P.E. Ratio, Bonds, Peer-to-Peer Lending.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

81% of millennial millionaires expect their assets to be higher at the end of NEXT YEAR, but there is a large optimism gap between younger and older investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: After Investing, RCKT - Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc., FSLR - First Solar Inc., Fully Paid Lending, LC – Lending Club Corp., Stock Losses, EMR - Emerson Electric Co., Value Investing, Value Funds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Roth I-R-A Contributions, Preferred Stocks, YouTube Business, I-R-As, Trustable Financial Websites, Interest Rates, 401k, Position, Housing Market, Mortgage Reduction, Iron Butterfly Options, Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, Cash Flow, Companies Buying Back Stocks, Annuities, Dividends, Earnings Per Share.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Given the dismal performance of the market, it may be surprising to learn that some wide-moat stocks have posted double-digit returns this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, Rental Properties, XOP - SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., CCRD – Core Card Corp., OCSL - Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp., CMA - Comerica Inc., ED - Consolidated Edison Inc., Interest Rates.Here's the PERSPECTIVE I wrote for December 5th-- however, we did not use it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Interest Rates, Home Ownership, Water Companies, Roth I-R-A, Low Risk Investment, RMDs, Required Distributions, Trailing Stops, Earning Calls, Gold and Silver Prices, Commodities, Roth I-R-A, Covered Calls ETFs, Housing Market, Oregon - IPOs and Mutual Funds First 6 mo. Rule, Cannabis Companies, Investing for Kids, Retirement Funds Management.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

During market downturns, there are ways to measure risk tolerance vs. risk perception.Today's Stocks & Topics: EWRE - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF, ERF - Enerplus Corp., ET - Energy Transfer LP, AAPL - Apple Inc., Housing, BSI - BE Semiconductor Industries N.V., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, STNG - Scorpio Tankers Inc., ASC - Ardmore Shipping Corp., Investors and Cryptocurrency.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inflation affects current consumption, and it also eats into investment returns as it erodes wealth. Today's Stocks & Topics: The FTX Drama, Airlines Stocks, The Brokage Community, MOS - Mosaic Co., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., BA - Boeing Co., Cash Flow, UMC - United Microelectronics Corp. ADR, WSM - Williams-Sonoma Inc., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., Research Companies, Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, BP - BP PLC ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Crypto remains among the least popular investments with only about 10% of Americans saying they are crypto owners, but millennials are still its biggest fans. Today's Stocks & Topics: PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Earnings, Capital Gains Distributions, Roth Conversions, Iron Butterfly Options, VIX - CBOE Volatility Index, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., TSLA - Tesla Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., LVMUY - LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The November Consumer Price Index report due out Tuesday will provide important clues for the markets on just how much progress is being made in the fight against inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Biggest Risks to Stock Market in 2023, Biggest Money Mistakes, Preferred Stocks, MSGE - Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Cl A, TPC - Tutor Perini Corp., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Mortgage Reduction, DDS - Dillard's Inc., ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., META - Meta Platforms Inc., WU - Western Union Co., MT - ArcelorMittal ADR, PL - Planet Labs PBC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Examples of important tasks include refilling cash, rebalancing, tax planning, and charitable giving. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation News, Costco’s Hot Dogs Price, Sectors for 2023, 401k, LH - Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, Interest Rates, NRG - NRG Energy Inc., Trustable Financial Websites, ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P., IR - Ingersoll Rand Inc., BAC - Bank of America Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 'Nifty Fifty' refers to the fifty most popular large-cap stocks in the 1960s and 70s. Today's Stocks & Topics: YouTube Business, FSLR - First Solar Inc., AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, Market Uncertainty, CPG - Crescent Point Energy Corp., I-R-As, GOOD - Gladstone Commercial Corp., Equity.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While many investors are wondering whether it’s safe to start buying those mega-size companies that led the last bull market, it’s actually small-cap stocks that may be the biggest bargains. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Housing Market, The 60/40 Portfolio, Your Brain and Market Uncertainty, Roth Contributions, DDS - Dillard's Inc., NEXA - Nexa Resources S.A., ARC - ARC Document Solutions Inc., Tax-Loss Harvesting, EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, SBNY - Signature Bank, INTC - Intel Corp. The PERSPECTIVE looks at the historical performance of the S&P 500 Index throughout the U.S. Bull and Bear Markets--- from 1926 through March 2017.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People who earn money through "side hustles" and get paid via apps including Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App should file tax form 1099-K.Today's Stocks & Topics: JP Morgan, Metals, Buy and sell Individual Bonds, USO - U.S. Oil Fund LP, UNG - United States Natural Gas Fund L.P., Portfolio Management, TECH - Bio-Techne Corp., ISN Services, Loss and Taxes, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, COF - Capital One Financial Corp., Qualified vs. Nonqualified Dividends. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What are the 9 states that have no income tax at all? AND--what are the 3 states that exempt certain forms of retirement income from taxation?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some economists say the latest jobs report is evidence that the Fed’s policies haven’t done enough to balance the labor market as intended—which means inflation could be sticky. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax-Loss Harvesting, Private Equity Investing, Is the Fed doing QE, TALO - Talos Energy Inc., Rolling a 403 B to a Roth I-R-A, F&G Annuities and Life, VFC - VF Corp., UHT - Universal Health Realty Income Trust, 401k Funds, The Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc., BLK - BlackRock Inc., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B., RLI - RLI Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s helpful to think of estate planning as a process, rather than something that’s one and done and begins and ends in an attorney’s office. Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying a House in Los Angeles, Retirement Savings for a Baby Boomer, STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Social Security and Taxes, D - Dominion Energy Inc., MOS - Mosaic Co., November Jobs Report, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Municipal Bonds, Sell KOS - Kosmos Energy Ltd. and Buy XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CRSP - CRISPR Therapeutics AG.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You’ve got until year's end to make sure you get it right when it comes to mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts. Today's Stocks & Topics: Collateralized Fund Obligations, Retailer’s Inventory, Covid in China, BKE - Buckle Inc., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., DV – Double Verify Holdings Inc., Buy and Sell.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For some, money represents freedom, opportunity, security, or peace of mind-- but financial success requires that you tame an 'urge to splurge.' Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Market Performance, Black Friday, Factory Production in China, Corporate Bonds, KRTX - Karuna Therapeutics Inc., TRTN - Triton International Ltd., Preferred Shares, GNL - Global Net Lease Inc., Big Banks Bonds, CVGI - Commercial Vehicle Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An SEC complaint highlights what can happen if an advisor breaches their duty to seek 'best execution' for transactions of its advisory clients. Today's Stocks & Topics: Private Equity Industry, Tech Sell-Off, Yield Curve Inversion, BKE - Buckle Inc., The Stock Market and 401k, CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., SU - Suncor Energy Inc., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The stock market rally had solid gains in the holiday-shortened Thanksgiving week, but the S&P 500 index is coming up to its 200-day moving average, a key resistance area. Today's Stocks & Topics: Winners and Losers on Black Friday, Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck, HEES - H&E Equipment Services Inc., Stock Screeners, BTU - Peabody Energy Corp., AVUS - Avantis U.S. Equity ETF, AAPL - Apple Inc., Trimming Energy Stocks, MTZ - MasTec Inc., DIN - Dine Brands Global Inc., METC - Ramaco Resources Inc., Tax-Loss Harvesting, TDS - Telephone & Data Systems Inc., Interest Rates, EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, ABG - Asbury Automotive Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: 401K & Roth IRA, KPP Portfolio Review, Investing in Real Time, Treasury Notes, Volume and Capitulation, Tax Exempt, Bond Maturity, CD Rates, Real Estate Loans, Young Investor, Tax-loss Harvesting & The Wash Rule, Support and Resistance Numbers, 401-K, Book-The Fourth Turning.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The S&P Index reached its historical peak on January 3, 2022, and the trend has been downward ever since-- but investors remember how the buy-the-dip strategy worked for them. Today's Stocks & Topics: TGLS - Tecnoglass Inc., Alternative Energy, ABMD - Abiomed Inc., ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, AGCO - AGCO Corp., Capital Spending, LXU - LSB Industries Inc., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., Stocks on Sale.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rising interest rates have pushed down bond prices this year and some investors may benefit from building a bond ladder. Today's Stocks & Topics: RF - Regions Financial Corp., DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., Long Term Index Investing, The Market and Elections, Retirement Survey, Covid Savings, Tax Planning, CMI - Cummins Inc., KBWR - Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF, Enroll in a Retirement Plan.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 shocks that caused bigger one-day market drops than the Kennedy assassination?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It seems that the new 'retail' investors are much more inclined to invest in risky meme stocks and cryptocurrencies than older generations. Today's Stocks & Topics: Small Business, PILBF - Pilbara Minerals Ltd., BLOK - Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF, GLW - Corning Inc., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Pandemic Savings.PERSPECTIVE looks at some historical data regarding the phenomenon known as the "inverted yield curve".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Though surging stocks suggest markets are reaffirming hopes of a soft landing from the FED, some high-profile strategists disagree. Today's Stocks & Topics: Home Sales Report, Musk and Twitter, Oil Prices, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., XLI - Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, AMT - American Tower REIT, Retirement and State Taxes, GOGL - Golden Ocean Group Ltd., Life Insurance, IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, UVV - Universal Corp., TGT - Target Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At least one big-box retailer sees sales declining as families contend with higher prices, forcing trade-offs between what they need and what they want. Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings for 2023, Producer Price Index (PPI), Companies That Are Good Inflation Investments, APLE - Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., TER - Teradyne Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., KBWB - Invesco KBW Bank ETF, Strong Dollar, and Interest Rates, 401(k) Contributions, HII - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Corporate Bond Market.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The biggest contributors to the debt load are mortgage balances, which rose $1 trillion from a year ago to $11.7 trillion, and credit card debt, which climbed to $930 billion. Today's Stocks & Topics: GEO - GEO Group Inc., Selling Losses in a Roth I-R-A, AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., VTIVX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2045 Fund Investor, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Mortgage Market, LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., AL - Air Lease Corp., CFLT - Confluent Inc., FRG - Franchise Group Inc., Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gen X, individuals born between 1965 and 1980, have a shortfall in retirement savings and it is partly due to a rise in inflation and the cost of living. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Wash Rule, HYG - iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., Investors Sentiment, Office Spaces, TSE - Trinseo PLC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The concept is that target-date funds invest in an age-appropriate asset mix, and they gradually become more conservative as the investor gets closer to needing the money. Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney Layoffs, Retirement Limits, MDT - Medtronic PLC, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., General Question About Investing, COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., U - Unity Software Inc., Investment Rating Platforms, TSLA - Tesla Inc., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., CLOV - Clover Health Investments Corp. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Asset allocations and tax inefficiencies are just two areas that require your attention.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cryptocurrency: FTX Bankruptcy, China Economy, Elon Musk and Tesla, FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp, MYE - Myers Industries Inc., High Growth Stocks, ALB - Albemarle Corp., Manufacturing Sector, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., FIW - First Trust Water ETF, WFG - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cryptocurrencies as a class sank on Tuesday, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both plunging more than 10%. Today's Stocks & Topics: SBSI - Southside Bancshares Inc., Debt Levels, Fear, Corporate Bond Market, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., CLBT - Cellebrite DI Ltd., Investment Strategy, OTTR - Otter Tail Corp., EXR - Extra Space Storage Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Federal Reserve has approved six interest rate hikes this year and the strategy, according to many bankers and economists, is likely to set off a recession next year. Today's Stocks & Topics: Europe’s Economy, Corporate Bond Market, Japanese Treasuries, DFMIX - Davidson Multi-Cap Equity Fund, GSM - Ferroglobe PLC, Young Investor Looking for Advice, EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization, Energy Sector.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With high inflation, bear markets, and recession fears, the threat of a crisis like a job loss is unsettling for many people. Today's Stocks & Topics: CPI Numbers, Mid-Terms Elections and the Market, Canada & the Mining Industry, Retirement Funds into CDs, Negative Cash Flow and Earnings, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, FNILX - Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund, PI - Impinj Inc., Retirement Investment Strategy.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "How far back can we trace the history of CORPORATIONS? In other words, WHEN was the concept first recognized by organized societies?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One key player is set to unveil a data service that seeks to classify hundreds of digital coins and tokens so institutional investors can make sense of the new asset class. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Chips Act, Rising Rates, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Famous Investors, AXP - American Express Co., RIG - Transocean Ltd., Real Estate Investment Property, MKS - IMKS Instruments Inc., Banks.PERSPECTIVE: Justin's PERSPECTIVE concerns the American LABOR FORCE— How does it break down by generational participation?  What are the generational characteristics?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Although the payrolls number was better than expected, it marked the slowest pace of job gains since December 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: Twitter Layoffs, MCD - McDonald's Corp., Treasury Bonds, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., AND - Advent Technologies Holdings Inc., How to Determine a Company’s Debt, MKL - Markel Corp., EQT - EQT Corp.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Closing in on retirement, one-size-fits-all recommendations are not the way to go. Today's Stocks & Topics: FCC Warning, I-Bonds, Treasury Bond Market, GGG - Graco Inc., JBT - John Bean Technologies Corp., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., LDMAX - Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Value stocks remain steady through all sorts of market conditions while growth stocks demonstrate rates of growth that outpace the market average. Today's Stocks & Topics: Private REITs, The Real Estate Market, VCLT - Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF, ASML - ASML Holding N.V., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, DIA - SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust, PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., Entry Point, DODIX - Dodge & Cox Income Fund, LDUR - PIMCO Enhanced Low Duration Active ETF, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: 401K & Roth IRA, KPP Portfolio Review, Investing in Real Time, Treasury Notes, Volume and Capitulation, Tax Exempt, Bond Maturity, CD Rates, Real Estate Loans, Young Investor, Tax-loss Harvesting & The Wash Rule, Support and Resistance Numbers, 401-K, Book-The Fourth Turning.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As of March 2022, 72% of public and private employees had access to some type of employer-sponsored retirement plan like a 401(k) or pension plan. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tech Stocks, Non-Traded REITs, U.S Treasury Market, TGB - Taseko Mines Ltd., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., IGMS - IGM Biosciences Inc., NBIX - Neurocrine Biosciences Inc., KDP - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., EWW - iShares MSCI Mexico ETF, SMIN - iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF, Avoid Investing in September, SPTM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF, META - Meta Platforms Inc.The PERSPECTIVE looks at some of the finance theories of a well-known figure and Justin gives his assessments-- as to whether they are true or false.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this fresh 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.Stocks & Topics: 401k Hidden Fees, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), 401k, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Investment Variable Annuities, I-R-As, 401k Allocation, China's Economy, Fundamental Analysis, Roth I-R-A, Dividends Investing, Following Other Investor's Moves, Investing Strategy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buffer funds, which promise to limit downside losses from equity market exposure while capping upside returns, have grown increasingly popular. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tech Wreck, GDP Report, IAU - iShares Gold Trust, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., CD Rates, META - Meta Platforms Inc., TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A, Book: The Fourth Turning.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the long term, stock prices generally rise and fall with earnings, or profits-- and company officials also generally offer an outlook on business and economic conditions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Real Estate, The Dollar, Andreessen Horowitz and Crypto, DOV - Dover Corp., AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., KPP Portfolio Review, BNS - Bank of Nova Scotia, ACI - Albertsons Cos. Inc., KR - Kroger Co., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Tax-loss Harvesting & The Wash Sale Rule.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Interest Rates, Home Ownership, Water Companies, Roth I-R-A, Low Risk Investment, RMDs, Required Distributions, Trailing Stops, Earning Calls, Gold and Silver Prices, Commodities, Roth I-R-A, Covered Calls ETFs, Housing Market, Oregon - IPOs and Mutual Funds First 6 mo. Rule, Cannabis Companies, Investing for Kids, Retirement Funds Management.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At least one analyst is arguing that, after testing a key technical support level, the stock market's violent reversal on Thursday could lead to a "significant relief rally". Today's Stocks & Topics: China, Interest Rates, STAG - STAG Industrial Inc., Young Investor, DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., SBNY - Signature Bank, Relative Strength, Volume and Capitulation.PERSPECTIVE commentary concerns: ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS and their potential for enhancing portfolio returnsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The recent chaos on the UK financial markets has generated waves of stress and selling by investors far beyond the UK. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investors Sentiment, The Chip Bill, BSM - Black Stone Minerals L.P., I-Bonds, SPSM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Market volatility and recession risks are likely to stick around for a while, and Wall Street’s biggest banks are preparing accordingly. Today's Stocks & Topics: Money Markets, Companies Going Public Several Times, Options Traders, OUT - OutFront Media Inc., LAMR - Lamar Advertising Co. Cl A, Corporate Bonds, BSCM - Invesco Bullet Shares 2022 Corporate Bond ETF, Cash, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., PG - Procter & Gamble Co., IPOs, Discounted Cash Flow, DVN - Devon Energy Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mutual funds debuted in the Netherlands during the late 18th century, and some have stood the test of time while others have failed. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retail Trading Activity, IRS Tax Brackets, T - AT&T Inc., NFLX - Netflix Inc., INSP - Inspire Medical Systems Inc., Real Estate Loans, SU - Suncor Energy Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., ESLT - Elbit Systems Ltd., CHTR - Charter Communications Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thirty- five companies have reported third-quarter earnings so far, and 68.5% have beaten estimates-- higher than the historic average of 66.2%. Today's Stocks & Topics: Money Managers, Exxon and Russia, WM - Waste Management Inc., Bond Maturities, TGI - Triumph Group Inc., Yield to Maturity, VFC - VF Corp., EXAS - Exact Sciences Corp., Oil Market Indicators, POOL - Pool Corp., CS - Credit Suisse Group AG ADR. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Among working-age individuals (ages 15 to 64), WHAT is the most common type of retirement account? AND-- how do the numbers break down?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Despite inflation anxiety, one large bank is reporting that credit volume is up, and that credit remains pristine, with late-payment metrics still well below pre-2020 averages. Today's Stocks & Topics: Small Cap Companies, Interest Rates and Bank Profitability, JOBY - Joby Aviation Inc., VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, RNG - RingCentral Inc. Cl A, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, ENB - Enbridge Inc., ASML - ASML Holding N.V.The PERSPECTIVE looks at the stock market’s September Effect.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So far, 2022 has been a difficult year for both stocks and bonds and even real estate is starting to fade as mortgage rates surge higher. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bank Profits, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., Tax Exempt Municipal Bonds, UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., POAHY - Porsche Automobile Holding SE ADR, Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA), 401k, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ITUB - Itau Unibanco Holding S/A ADR, The Warehouse Industry.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Volatile markets and concerns over the program's finances should affect claiming decisions for pre-retirees and early retirees. Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), Strong Dollar, Inflation and Profit Margins, ESS - Essex Property Trust Inc., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, LTC - LTC Properties Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., BCC - Boise Cascade Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If accurate, 2023 will feel like a recession for millions of people in the United States, the European Union, and China. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, Stock Options, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), Investing in Real Time, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Treasury Notes, ARCH - Arch Resources Inc., GEO - GEO Group Inc., ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Commodities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Proper financial multitasking can help you build a secure retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: Q3 Earnings, SEV - Sono Group N.V., UAA - Under Armour Inc. Cl A, SONY - Sony Group Corp. ADR, Teenage Popular Streaming, Real Estate, BROS - Dutch Bros Inc., BWA - BorgWarner Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., AMZA - InfraCap MLP ETF, The Fed and Interest Rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Proper financial multitasking can help you build a secure retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Data, October Can Be a difficult Month, The Fed and QE, SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., UMC - United Microelectronics Corp. ADR, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., Staying in the Market, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, EC - Ecopetrol S.A. ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2022 is looking like one of the roughest ever for the stock market-- but market history offers a 'silver lining' story for long-term investors.Stocks: ASML -- ASML Holding N.V. (NAS); VTIP -- Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund (ETF); CPB -- Campbell Soup Co. (NYS); MLI -- Mueller Industries Inc. (NYS); HON -- Honeywell International Inc. (NAS).Topics: Callers asked about personal finance; structured notes; STEVE's talking point stories: Wages and labor force participation, Will oil go higher--someone sabotaged Nord Stream, the strength of the dollar.Plus: Steve shared highlights of the newest KPP Premium Newsletter.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some company earnings could falter-- and companies that have a significant portion of their earnings coming from overseas will suffer most. Tech companies, in particular, make 58% of their revenue from outside the U.S. Stocks: AOS -- A.O. Smith Corp. (NYS); SWSEX -- SWRSX; BGFV -- Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. (NAS); XOM -- Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYS).Topics: Caller questions: 401k plan contributions; Beat the market; JUSTIN's talking point stories: The 'Inflation Reduction Act' -- Its 3 main components--and the probable effect on drug prices.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Market instability” remains the most significant risk to central banks globally due to the massive amounts of leverage. Stocks: ZBRA -- Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A (NAS); SCHD -- Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (ETF); WIRE -- Encore Wire Corp. (NAS); BIG -- Big Lots Inc. (NYS).Topics: Caller questions: Bitcoin as an investment now?, Investing in timber stocks; JUSTIN's talking point stories: The danger in PRIVATE FUNDS investment-- some are closing redemption; FED data shows that the push to slow the economy is beginning to work; Interest rates remain low for investors and savers--there are ways to get better rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

U.S. shippers report a 20% drop in ocean freight orders including machinery, household products, industrial products and apparel goods.Stocks: PFE -- Pfizer Inc. (NYS); AMP -- Ameriprise Financial Inc. (NYS); GOGL -- Golden Ocean Group Ltd. (NAS); GT -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NAS).Topics: Caller questions: Covered call strategy?; Comments on the FED; Digital banking-- is it safe?; STEVE's talking point stories: Job openings report shows available jobs down by one million; Inventory orders are flat; Micron to build microchip factory in New York NOT Texas-- why?Steve's TRIVIA question: "What are the key factors that can impact your net worth?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A higher debt-to-income ratio could make you unable to be approved for some home loan programs with attractive features.Stocks: FSM -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYS); PAAS -- Pan American Silver Corp. (NAS); PLTR -- Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYS); PG -- Procter & Gamble Co. (NYS); TGT -- Target Corp. (NYS); FDX -- FedEx Corp. (NYS); TWO -- Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYS); VALE -- Vale S.A. ADR (NYS); LULU -- lululemon athletica inc. (NAS).Topics: Caller questions: Cash flow statements for a stock pick; JUSTIN's talking point stories: Corporate earnings when the dollar is up--for some companies, a strong dollar can be good; Credit card industry--are big changes coming?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steve Peasley explains that a 15% to 20% exposure in a certain sector is probably fine if you believe it is a good place to be for your situation.Stocks: FCX -- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYS); CVS -- CVS Health Corp. (NYS); OXY -- Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYS); DVN -- Devon Energy Corp. (NYS); NCLH -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYS); TROW -- T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (NAS); NVDA -- NVIDIA Corp. (NAS): TDOC -- Teladoc Health Inc. (NYS); JPM -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYS).Topics: STEVE's talking point stories: PCE is the primary FED inflation gauge; Worst September for stocks in a long while; The 3 things you should pay-off before retirement; Is the 4% rule for withdrawal in retirement still valid?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The U.S. housing market is experiencing one of the most rapid and dramatic shifts in its history.Stocks: V -- Visa Inc. Cl A (NYS); GLPI -- Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (NAS); PDI -- PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (FUND); PM -- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYS); UGI -- UGI Corp. (NYS); ATO -- Atmos Energy Corp. (NYS); VFC -- VF Corp. (NYS); GT -- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NAS).Topics: Caller question regarding dollar cost averaging; JUSTIN's talking point stories: Bank of England's yield curve control; earning revisions; investor sentiment metrics.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This has been a volatile year for stocks, with the S&P 500 starting 2022 on a high, entering a bear market in June, rallying over the summer, then recently giving up much of those gains.-----------Stocks: PHM -- PulteGroup Inc. (NYS); HUM -- Humana Inc. (NYS); LUMN -- Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYS); an iTunes review question for SIRI -- Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NAS).Topics: Caller question regarding real estate investing; JUSTIN's talking point stories: car insurance premiums (why are they increasing?); parts of the jobs market are now showing weakness.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oil demand has remained resilient in the face of a multitude of challenges, and even prices of over $100 per barrel failed to curb it in any significant way earlier this year.-----------Stocks: DKNG -- DraftKings Inc. (NAS); CI -- Cigna Corp. (NYS); COIN -- Coinbase Global Inc. (NAS); EXR -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYS); ELS -- Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (NYS); an iTunes review question for VZ -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYS).Topics: Plus, caller question regarding crowd funding for real estate; STEVE's talking point stories: Core capital goods, new home sales, Jeff Bezos real estate venture, Social Security funds running out, Roth IRA earned income limits.-----------Steve's TRIVIA question: "Can you name 5 steps you can take to help cope with rising prices and higher interest rates?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In focusing on raising interest rates to cool inflation, have central banks and governments overlooked the importance of maintaining stable currencies?Stocks: COST -- Costco Wholesale Corp. (NAS); GIS -- General Mills Inc. (NYS); BEP -- Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYS); SGML -- Sigma Lithium Corp. (NAS); LUMN -- Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYS); iTunes review question for CPRX -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NAS); plus caller questions regarding: Treasury Bills, Vanguard, farmland as an investment property, and should buy a second home as investment when mortgage is expensive? The PERSPECTIVE focuses on a very important component of U.S. GDP: Small Businesses.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thematic investing is a type of investing approach that prioritizes trends predicted to be successful over the long term instead of investing in specific companies or sectors. Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Manufacturing, Goldman Sachs Cuts 2022 Target for S&P 500, 30 Year Fix Mortgages, Income Classes, HLLY - Holley Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, Life Insurance, PBR - Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADR, LPI - Laredo Petroleum Inc., HZO - MarineMax Inc., AWK - American Water Works Co. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

September's inflation’s resurgence failed to benefit I Bonds, which typically profit from higher prices. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Housing Market, Heads of Largest Banks Testify in Senate Banking Committee Hearing, Loans, VPU - Vanguard Utilities ETF, FAX - abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc., Retirement, VCSH - Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF, Silver, PIMIX - PIMCO Income Fund Institutional.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Whenever a central bank moves from monetary easing to tightening, there’s going to be an impact on a rate-sensitive sector like real estate. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation, Energy, Private Equity, OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., EWCO - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF, TFX - Teleflex Inc., Bank’s Manipulation of Silver, XYL - Xylem Inc., Housing Market, What To Do When a Company Goes Down 90%.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Life stage and lifestyle both play roles in the inflation experience, so calculating a personalized inflation rate can be beneficial. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stagflation, The Fed Meeting, Germany’s Energy Plan, FDX - FedEx Corp., MOS - Mosaic Co, Inflation, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, How Do You Determine a Good Business, SQM - Sociedad Química y Minera De Chile S.A. ADR, Stock Screeners, TNK - Teekay Tankers Ltd., F - Ford Motor Co.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "Only 1 U.S. President has ever set foot inside Fort Knox...who was that President; and... what is the estimated value of the gold in Fort Knox at today's prices?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s easy to get lost when building a sustainable portfolio because there are numerous questions to consider. Today's Stocks & Topics: Brokers, Rising Bond Yields, Earnings, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., CE - Celanese Corp., HIG - Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., IBDR - iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF. The PERSPECTIVE looks at the percentage of Americans that have owned stocks through the decades.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adjustable-rate mortgages might be affected by interest rate hikes—and so could other credit products like credit cards. Today's Stocks & Topics: SWK - Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Russia Economy, Retirement, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, ADBE - Adobe Inc., 5-year P/E Ratio, AAP - Advance Auto Parts Inc., Wash Sale, I-Bonds. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors across all levels of experience are tempted when they perceive an opportunity to beat the market. Today's Stocks & Topics: SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., I-R-A, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., LIT - Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF, INTU - Intuit Inc., POOL - Pool Corp., Bond Market, SCI - Service Corp. International, Cash & Interest Rates, Market Value.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Nasdaq Composite battled higher in choppy trading as investors tried to find their footing after the biggest one-day drop in more than two years. Today's Stocks & Topics: Loan Market, Mortgage in Retirement, FCC Warning to Chinese Companies, Roth I-R-A and K1, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., NEM - Newmont Corp., UNM - Unum Group, AZO - AutoZone Inc., I-R-A Contributions, Where to Invest.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stocks plunged as fears that the Federal Reserve will ultimately spark a recession spread like wildfire. Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Hide your Money from the Bond Market, The Fed Meeting, Money Management, KEY – KeyCorp., LAC - Lithium Americas Corp., FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., Energy Sector, Value Stocks, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Value Rates ETFs.TRIVIA QUESTION: "As you get closer to retirement, what are 10 things you should have on your preparedness 'checklist'?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Portfolio allocations for those in retirement should include a blend of inflation hedges and inflation beaters. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tech Sector, European Economy, Bond Market, IRBO - iShares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF, INTC - Intel Corp., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, PARA - Paramount Global Cl B, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, RDIV - Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF, SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, Buying Euros, PFE - Pfizer Inc.The PERSPECTIVE looks at CARS--- a large part of our economy AND LIFESTYLE over the years.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fueled by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive tightening, the stronger greenback is pushing rival currencies lower, driving up the cost of imported goods and feeding inflation in other economies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings, Mortgage, Covered Calls ETFs, Fiduciary, Housing Market, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., SQSP - Squarespace Inc., BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., Earning Calls. Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Fed is hiking interest rates, and, in response, bonds have suffered some of their worst losses in decades. Today's Stocks & Topics: Goldman Sachs, High-Rate Dividends, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Roth I-R-A, VDE - Vanguard Energy ETF, HIMX - Himax Technologies Inc. ADR, MATV - Mativ Holdings Inc., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., RGR - Sturm Ruger & Co., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., OMF - OneMain Holdings Inc., C - Citigroup Inc., XRAY - Dentsply Sirona Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

By the numbers, productivity fell at a 4.6% annualized rate, the steepest pace since 1948, while growth in unit labor costs accelerated. Today's Stocks & Topics: POAHY - Porsche Automobil Holding SE ADR, PFIX - Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF, Gold and Silver Prices, Electric Vehicles, STAG - STAG Industrial Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Earnings Estimates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

By the numbers, productivity fell at a 4.6% annualized rate, the steepest pace since 1948, while growth in unit labor costs accelerated.Steve's Talking Points: Will Volkswagen spin-off Porsche in an IPO?, What's going on with Bitcoin?, If we do build more EVs, we'll need a lot more lithium; TRIVIA question: "What percentage of Americans shop at Costco? AND-- if you had invested $1,000 at that adjusted IPO price, and retained all shares, HOW MUCH would that be worth today?"Stocks: BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (NYS); CMCSA -- Comcast Corp. Cl A (NAS); IIPR -- Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (NYS); HUN -- Huntsman Corp. (NYS); INTU -- Intuit Inc. (NAS); AMD -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NAS); VPC -- Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF (ETF); BIZD -- VanEck BDC Income ETF (ETF); caller question regarding... commodities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: 401k Hidden Fees, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), 401k, Bonds and Junk Bonds, Investment Variable Annuities, I-R-As, 401k Allocation, China's Economy, Fundamental Analysis, Roth I-R-A, Dividends Investing, Following Other Investors Moves, Investing Strategy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rallies within a bear market can often be mistaken for the beginning of a new bull run, only to reverse course and head lower.Steve's Talking Points: August Jobs Report, Apple's Annual Meeting, Don't Fight the Fed; KPP Premium Newsletter highlights; Friday metals and energy digest--numbers review.Stocks: AIRC - Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYS); INTC - Intel Corp. (NAS); XPO - XPO Logistics Inc. (NYS); MMM - 3M Co. (NYS); VZ - Verizon Communications Inc. (NYS); SOFI - SOFI Technologies Inc. (NAS); Caller questions: Required minimum distributions; retirement reliability for funds in CALPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System)  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to a Fidelity Investments report, only 5% of 401(k) and 403(b) investors shifted their asset allocations during the second quarter of 2022. Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility, Globalization, DEA - Easterly Government Properties Inc., SLG - SL Green Realty Corp., FCCO - First Community Corp., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Office Market, PARA - Paramount Global Cl B, FMS - Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co., Trailing Stops, Roth I-R-A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A reckoning for China’s domestic real estate bubble may be imminent. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Plan, Buffer Funds, Globalization, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, XYLD - Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., CWCO - Consolidated Water Co. Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The so-called 'Great Resignation', and an unemployment rate that’s nearly the lowest it’s been since the 1970s, put employees in a position of power-- but that is changing. Today's Stocks & Topics: Nuclear Energy, Globalization, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, MMM - 3M Co., BSCQ - Invesco Bullet Shares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., LXU - LSB Industries Inc., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., TWO - Two Harbors Investment Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 big names have announced a plan to invest $4.4 billion to build a new battery production plant for electric vehicles in the U.S. Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Activity, U.S and China Deal, Market Sentiment, MMM - 3M Co., IPOs and Mutual Funds Rules, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., VFC - VF Corp., Become a Personal Financial Advisor, JEPRX - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund, Home Ownership, SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF. The PERSPECTIVE looks at the danger of inflation on rent liabilities for small business owners.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Faced with COVID lockdowns, worsening U.S.-China tensions, and an indefinite power cut in China’s heartland, companies are exploring how to divert their supply chains away from China. Today's Stocks & Topics: PCE Report, Interest Rates, Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs), GEF - Greif Inc. Cl A, UAA - Under Armour Inc. Cl A, ABXXF - Abaxx Technologies Inc., MMM3M Co., Hidden Fees, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., ET - Energy Transfer LP, ETFs, AFL - AFLAC Inc., CQP - Cheniere Energy Partners L.P., TSLA - Tesla Inc., CQP - Cheniere Energy Partners L.P.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to Morningstar, since the bear-market low point on June 16, on balance, stocks with economic moats are doing better than those without a moat. Today's Stocks & Topics: PG - Procter & Gamble Co., Following Other Investors’ Moves, GSK - GlaxoSmithKline Plc., IWS - iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF, The IPO Market, Dividends Investing, AVUV - Avantis U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF, Inflation, SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., Options Trading and Taxes.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Limiting one’s focus to only one part of the “environment” criteria, while ignoring other aspects of it, could lead to a range of unforeseen problems. Today's Stocks & Topics: IPI - Intrepid Potash Inc., Oil Market, Jobs Market, Restricted Stocks Units (RSUs), PDM - Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. Cl A, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., CNC - Centene Corp., VT - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, Bonds, 401k Allocation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The '50-30-20' budgeting rule can help you determine how to apportion your income. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation, Planning for Retirement, INTC - Intel Corp., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., KDP - Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., KO - Coca-Cola Co., Economic Numbers for July, SLVM - Sylvamo Corp., NMRK - Newmark Group Inc., BIIB - Biogen Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Roth I-R-A, DOC - Physicians Realty Trust.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Almost everything is down this year, but diversification is still your friend. Today's Stocks & Topics: SMNEY - Siemens Energy AG ADR, GCTAY - Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A. ADR, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., LPG - Dorian LPG Ltd., TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Gold, CWEN - Clearway Energy Inc. Cl C, Dividend Stocks and the Recession, CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Interest Market. The PERSPECTIVE compares raging inflation in Turkey today with the super-hyperinflation of Germany 100 years ago.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sales dropped about 20% from the same month a year ago and one expert believes that, in terms of economic impact, we are in a housing recession. Today's Stocks & Topics: CNWGY - Cineworld Group PLC ADR, MMM - 3M Co., NEOG - Neogen Corp., STEM - Stem Inc., Cutting Jobs, VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Fundamental Analysis, PAA - Plains All American Pipeline L.P., IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, Recession, I-R-As, Economy Numbers.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Retailers have been forced to cut prices on general merchandise as consumers adjusted their spending to afford higher priced food and gasoline. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed Meeting, Leading Economic Indicators, Bull or Bear Market, HASI - Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc., RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, China’s Economy, REAL – Real Real Inc., TGT - Target Corp., Investment Variable Annuity, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., China’s Housing Market, Target Price to Sell, 401k.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Inflation Reduction Act contains several provisions that some analysts expect to affect stock valuations in the clean energy and the pharmaceutical industries. Today's Stocks & Topics: Interest Rates, HSY - Hershey Co., Low Risk Investments, DIS - Walt Disney Co., BTG - B2Gold Corp., GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., BALL - Ball Corp., TELL - Tellurian Inc., Water Companies, KLIC - Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc., ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., CWST - Casella Waste Systems Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Know when you are crossing the line from investing to gambling. Today's Stocks & Topics: China Slowdown, Housing Market, Consumer Credit, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., IMKT - AIngles Markets Inc. Cl A, Retirement Plans, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Delisted Stocks, SNP - China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. ADR, PTR - PetroChina Co. Ltd. ADR, Real Estate Investment, WY - Weyerhaeuser Co.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "What happens to your debt after you die?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Should China's real estate weakness spill over into other sectors, it could affect the global economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Student Debt, Consumer Spending, Inflation, CUT - Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF, WOOD - iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF, CPRT - Copart Inc., SBNY - Signature Bank, UGI - UGI Corp., DE - Deere & Co., Dividend Reinvestment, DASH - DoorDash Inc. The PERSPECTIVE segment looks at the net worth of Americans and makes comparisons to their incomes of 100 years ago.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inflation is falling, but it’s not happening evenly across all goods and services. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Buy-Back, PBA - Pembina Pipeline Corp., Cryptocurrency, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., DBX - Dropbox Inc., XLV - Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF, ADBE - Adobe Inc., Power and Fuel Cells, Next Financial Crisis: Equity Space. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A new Wells Fargo analysis looked at the best 20 days for the S&P 500 between August 1992 and July 2022-- and almost half occurred during a bear market. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Digital Dollar, Amazon & iRobot, SON - Sonoco Products Co., AMKR - Amkor Technology Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., TXRH - Texas Roadhouse Inc., DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., FIW - First Trust Water ETF, LAC - Lithium Americas Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In an effort to curb inflation, the Fed has raised interest rates at a fast clip this year-- and more market pain may be coming. Today's Stocks & Topics: Credit Scores & Equifax, The Digital Dollar, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., PLD - Prologis Inc., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., Is the Market Manipulated, Most Expensive vs. Less Expensive Stocks, Buying Foreign Stocks, IVOL - Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility & Inflation Hedge ETF, IRBT - iRobot Corp., OPEN - Opendoor Technologies Inc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Options, 401k, S&P Index Fund, KPP Management & Newsletter, International Investing, Trading Accounts, Strong Support, Dollar Cost Average, Day Trading, Small vs. Mid Cap, Investing for Kids, On Balance Volume, Special-purpose Acquisition Company, Dividends, Roth I-R-A & Dividends, The Stock Market, Investing in Cryptocurrency, Yield Curve.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reputable financial advice is rarely one-size-fits-all, which is why you won’t find many financial advisors giving tips on social media. Today's Stocks & Topics: Local Tax-Free, Job Growth, Consumer Debt, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., SCI - Service Corp. International, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, What Type of Companies Should Be Keep.The PERSPECTIVE concerns investors by AGE GROUP... and adds historical context by looking at the infamous stock market crash of 1929.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A shrinking economy typically doesn’t come with high inflation and a red-hot labor market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Biggest Mistake' People Make, ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., XLY - Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF, CVNA - Carvana Co. Cl A, ARKK - ARK Innovation ETF, ETRN - Equitrans Midstream Corp., CG - Carlyle Group Inc., Savings vs. Spending, Cheaper Flights, The Stock Market Status, BTG - B2Gold Corp.,  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When it comes to housing transactions, monthly payments are everything and when mortgage rates spike—the FED can trigger a steep correction. Today's Stocks & Topics: Capital Expenditures, Commodities Market, Government Retirement Plans and Chinese Companies, ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., Mutual Funds, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., The Dollar, Cyclical Sectors, JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., BAC - Bank of America Corp., Roth I-R-A.The PERSPECTIVE topic provides historical information on the history of mortgages and mortgage rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Disruptor stocks go through four distinct phases and two of those can be dangerous. Today's Stocks & Topics: EVFM - Evofem Biosciences Inc., Real Estate, Interest Rates, Liquidity, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., CEVA - CEVA Inc., PFORX - PIMCO Intl Bond Fund (US Dollar-Hedged) Institutional, NVR - NVR Inc. The PERSPECTIVE topic provides historical context for gold as a payment and reference to the gold standard.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A 2020 report has revealed that those who participate in both a 401(k) and ESPP contribute 32% more to their 401(k) than employees investing in only a 401(k). Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, Manufacturing Activity, Mortgages, Buying Bonds, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, PMF - PIMCO Municipal Income Fund, Fractional Shares, VEIRX - Vanguard Equity Income Fund; Admiral, J - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., Dollar Cost Average. The PERSPECTIVE topic provides historical context for American unemployment rates over decades.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Even with the moderately bullish results, and a more than 9% recovery in the S&P 500 over the past month, Bank of America argues the bear market has more room to run. Today's Stocks & Topics: FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., The US Dollar, and Commodities, INTC - Intel Corp., Tech Stocks, MT - ArcelorMittal ADR, MULN - Mullen Automotive Inc., Donor-Advised Funds, Apartment Rents. The PERSPECTIVE topic provides historical context for the cost of oil and its consumption levels over decades.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Signs of a slowing economy may cause investors to become pessimistic about the prospect of future returns on investment, prompting them to sell shares. Today's Stocks & Topics: COP - ConocoPhillips, The Market and Interest Rates, Earnings Blowout, AQWA - Global X Clean Water ETF, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), ATKR - Atkore Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, APA - APA Corp., CD Rates, MRNA - Moderna Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the exception of the first two months of the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, home sales were at their slowest pace since September of 2011. Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, KSS - Kohl's Corp., Tech Workers, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Dealing with a Bear Market, Carbon Credits, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Bonds, Reverse Mortgage.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors put $43 billion into dividend-paying funds this year-- but it’s important to assess the company before buying. Today's Stocks & Topics: WMS - Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., Manufacturing, Crypto Banks, Junk Bond Market, Covid Funds, Propane, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., FF – Future Fuel Corp., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The market’s valuation has improved considerably since the beginning of the year-- however the bad news is that it hasn’t improved enough to support a new bull market. Today's Stocks & Topics: VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, The CHIPS Act, Recession Fear are Rising, Robinhood App, Parallel Investing Strategy, AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., SNDL - SNDL Inc., Reverse Split, XPEV - XPeng Inc. ADR, 15- or 30-Year Mortgage.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "When-- as in which YEAR-- did the Federal Reserve first implement a form of Yield Curve Control?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone's situation is different, but it is interesting to take a closer look at some asset types that can help against inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Interest Rate Future, Inflation, Crypto Banks, Subscription Based Technical Analysis Platform, PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P., IVZ - INVESCO Ltd., STT - State Street Corp., Politics and Investing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wages in the U.S. have stagnated since the early 1970s and sixty percent of labor markets are considered highly concentrated. Today's Stocks & Topics: Traditional I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, Recession, U.S is the Largest Producer of Oil, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., T - AT&T Inc., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, HRI - Herc Holdings Inc., Best Sector to Invest, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, AZO - AutoZone Inc., ORLY - O'Reilly Automotive Inc., American Quitting Their Jobs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors might be willing to pay higher expense ratios as long as they earn higher returns, but ultimately, they will focus on ESG underperformance. Today's Stocks & Topics: GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., AAPL - Apple Inc., How to Approach a Bear Market, Stablecoins, BIG - Big Lots Inc., SBSW - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, Semiconductors, Investing Strategy, ILPT - Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, E - ENI S.p.A. ADR, EQIX - Equinix Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The ‘BURL’ rule can help you avoid financial regret because it looks at the true cost of living in a home that you own. Today's Stocks & Topics: SYK - Stryker Corp., ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sentiment Market, China and their Auditing Practices, Banks and Consumers, MCI - Barings Corporate Investors, C - Citigroup Inc., Roth 401k, and Roth I-R-A, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, NXPI - NXP Semiconductors N.V., STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc., ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The year is half over but according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index survey, 21% of Americans have cut back on their retirement contributions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing for Kids, Goldman Sachs, CVS - CVS Health Corp., DIV - Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., Housing, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., NEA - Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund, ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, BCC - Boise Cascade Co.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "Americans are cutting their spending-- due to inflation-- but WHERE are they pulling back MOST? Which categories?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alphabet still dominates the online search market with Google’s global share above 80%, which generates cash flow and strong revenue growth. Today's Stocks & Topics: ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., GEF - Greif Inc. Cl A, Inflation, The Economy, Short Against the Box, KO - Coca-Cola Co., PEP - PepsiCo Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., KBWP - Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A 'Joblist' survey reveals that 60% of respondents admit to the urgent desire to land a stable job sooner than later. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Real Estate vs. REITs, Retail Sales Report, China’s GDP, Social Security, European Central Bank, Bonds, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P., AA - Alcoa Corp., Commodities, PLNT - Planet Fitness Inc. Cl A, MO - Altria Group Inc.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to Ernst & Young, in the second quarter, the global IPO market slowed by 65% from a year earlier–- in terms of capital raised. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Value, Consumer Habits, SPBO - SPDR Portfolio Corporate Bond ETF, XLI - Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF, Interest Rates, EQT - EQT Corp., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Energy industry analysts and investment banks are split when it comes to the path ahead for oil. Today's Stocks & Topics: WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Pension Funds, Oil Supply Crisis, Setting a Limit Order, The Market and Inflation, ADDDF - Adidas AG, ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., MMM - 3M Co., AZTA - Azenta Inc., ECL - Ecolab Inc., GE - General Electric Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Energy industry analysts and investment banks are split when it comes to the path ahead for oil. Today's Stocks & Topics: KSS - Kohl's Corp., Inflation Numbers, Home Sales, Oil Prices, DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., ENLAY - Enel S.p.A. ADR, PVH - PVH Corp., Energy Sector, GRMN - Garmin Ltd. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Generally speaking, do you know the 5 factors used in setting your credit score?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As commodity and other producer costs remain high, companies will be factoring in the extent to which those heightened prices can be passed on to consumers and, likewise, how to keep earnings vigorous. Today's Stocks & Topics: PINS - Pinterest Inc., Inflation, Nord Stream 1 Pipeline, Greenwash, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), WDS - Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In-retirement spending is often incredibly variable rather than static. Today's Stocks & Topics: MDT - Medtronic PLC, Jobs Report, Oil Price, Wells Fargo on Recession, Property Tax Limits, SRNE - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Where to Invest When You’re Over 70, Portfolio Management, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, SPOT - Spotify Technology S.A.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The biggest rally in the U.S. currency in 20 years is taking a bite out of non-U.S. fund returns and profits for U.S. companies doing business overseas. Today's Stocks & Topics: UL - Unilever PLC ADR, Online Advertising, Private Equity, ESG Ratings, PRTS - CarParts.com Inc, Roth I-R-A Contributions, GRIN - Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd., ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, VSH - Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Property Tax Limits.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The housing affordability crunch is here — with mortgage rates continuing to rise at the same time as housing prices. Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio Management, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., Jobs Market, Sanctions Against Russia, Hedge Funds, SUN - Sunoco L.P., Oil, SMH - VanEck Semiconductor ETF, Semiconductors, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The so-called inversion is a warning sign that the economy could be weakening, and a recession is possible. Today's Stocks & Topics: OVV - Ovintiv Inc., Home Buying is Drying Up, Natural Gas in Europe, Morgan Stanley on Recession, WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, VNT - Vontier Corp., SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, Financing Large Purchases. TRIVIA QUESTION: "A recession is near guaranteed-- but it almost always occurs so, looking back to the 1950s, can you name the time when NO RECESSION followed the yield curve dip... what year?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDP Now tracker now predicts that second-quarter GDP will contract by 1%. Today's Stocks & Topics: ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, Goldman Sachs, Supply Chains Improvements, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Warrants, Market Timers, SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., GM - General Motors Co., CRI - Carter's Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carbon removal amounts to a process of storing carbon dioxide that’s already been emitted. Today's Stocks & Topics: MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, Value Investing, Pension Funds, Value Stocks, Cryptocurrency, BYDDF - BYD Co. Ltd., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., FND - Floor & Decor Holdings Inc. Cl A, QDEL – Quidel Ortho Corp., Bond Exposure.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When you have many years until retirement, market volatility should be easy to shrug off, but it isn't always. Today's Stocks & Topics: LEN - Lennar Corp. Cl A, DHI - D.R. Horton Inc., Job Offers, CEOs and Recession, European Factories and Natural Gas, Individual Bonds, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., BSM - Black Stone Minerals L.P., BKE - Buckle Inc., NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, Energy Sector, CVX - Chevron Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Historically, high-quality bonds have been pretty good ballast for stocks during recessionary periods, but a rising interest-rate environment complicates things. Today's Stocks & Topics: DASH – Door Dash Inc. Cl A, Inflation, Housing Prices, Electric Cars, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp.,IPI - Intrepid Potash Inc, Portfolio Management, EWGS - iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF, STOR - STORE Capital Corp., PDCE - PDC Energy Inc., LRCX - Lam Research Corp. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 5 or 6 things you should know about market crashes and downturns?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SPACs, once Wall Street’s hottest tickets, have become one of the most hated trades this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., Muni-Funds, EEFT - Euronet Worldwide Inc. MO - Altria Group Inc., VEIPX - Vanguard Equity Income Fund Investor, PARWX - Parnassus Endeavor Fund Investor, How Do You know When a Stocks Has Too Much Debt, SRS - ProShares UltraShort Real Estate, PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Close-End Funds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today’s bear market has been fueled by several factors including inflation, fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war, a slowdown in China's economy and recession fears. Today's Stocks & Topics: COUP - Coupa Software Inc., New Home Sales, Warren Buffett, S&P 500, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., KO - Coca-Cola Co., DE - Deere & Co., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Blue Chip Stocks, NTZ - Natuzzi S.p.A. ADR, SAFM - Sanderson Farms Inc., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., MO - Altria Group Inc., AMN - AMN Healthcare Services Inc., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One opinion frames the argument this way: "The longer-term structural issue is the fact that we grew the money supply by six and a half trillion dollars". Today's Stocks & Topics: Gas Prices and Gasoline Demand, Supply Chain, Companies and Financing Costs, MOS - Mosaic Co., Hedge Funds, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., DQ - Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR, FBALX - Fidelity Balanced Fund, BKE - Buckle Inc., SLV - iShares Silver Trust.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Those who are new to investing could benefit by buying stocks cheaply and holding them long term. Today's Stocks & Topics: ARCB - ArcBest Corp., Shipping Rates, The Crypto Market, High Gas Prices, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., ABR - Arbor Realty Trust Inc., ABR - Arbor Realty Trust Inc., SLV - iShares Silver Trust, The Yen, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Proposed Changes, MSSMX - Morgan Stanley Inception Portfolio A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The U.S. has experienced at least 30 recessions throughout history, dating back as early as 1857.Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, Tech Stocks, BA - Boeing Co., CGNX - Cognex Corp., Goldman Sachs, USB - U.S. Bancorp, BK - Bank of New York Mellon Corp., SLG - SL Green Realty Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., BIG - Big Lots Inc., SBGSY - Schneider Electric SE ADR, DIS - Walt Disney Co., LPI - Laredo Petroleum Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "GE was one of the original 12 companies listed on the newly formed Dow Jones Industrial Average... Can you name several of the other initial companies?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Low Risk Investment, Roth I-R-A, Options & Covered Calls, Corporate Bonds, Buying Real Estate, Selling Personal Residence, Setting Up an Account, Cryptocurrency Law, Selling Put Options, Selling Covered Calls, Margin Investing, Retirement Plans, Interest Rates, Where to Invest, Technical Analysis, Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Options, 401k, S&P Index Fund, KPP Management & Newsletter, International Investing, Trading Accounts, Strong Support, Dollar Cost Average, Day Trading, Small vs. Mid Cap, Investing for Kids, On Balance Volume, Special-purpose Acquisition Company, Dividends, Roth I-R-A & Dividends, The Stock Market, Investing in Cryptocurrency, Yield Curve.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: X - United States Steel Corp., Money Market Rate, I-Bonds, Dividends, Gains, Covered Calls, 401k, Ethereum Cryptocurrency, Investing, 401k & Roth I-R-A, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Commodities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The financial system is unfathomably complex and preparing for every scenario is impossible as the FED embarks on its most ambitious QT program to date. Today's Stocks & Topics: CTS - CTS Corp., Rates, Retail Sales, JP Morgan, SYF - Synchrony Financial, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., Portfolio Management,CAMT - Camtek Ltd., NEM - Newmont Corp., Investing in the Market, BGS - B&G Foods Inc.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "Where did the term bear market come from-- and what has been the longest bear market in history?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fixing the broken domestic supply chain is a national priority as inflation surges and states are competing to lead the way. Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, VMNFX - Vanguard Market Neutral Fund Investor, ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, Recession, Oil & Gas, GNR - SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF, The Fed Meeting, Market Bottom, PBR - Petroleo Brasileiro S/A ADR, FSLR - First Solar Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To boost competition, the plan would require trading firms to directly compete when executing trades from retail investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: TMST – Timken Steel Corp., IIIN - Insteel Industries Inc., Bonds, European Industry, The Japanese Yen, MTDR - Matador Resources Co., Roth I-R-A Max Contributions, ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, Investing, DOW - Dow Inc., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, REC - Emles Real Estate Credit ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To boost competition, the plan would require trading firms to directly compete when executing trades from retail investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash, TGT - Target Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Dividends & Taxes, Schedule K-1, DOW - Dow Inc., Consumer Price Index (CPI), Oil Prices, Shanghai Lockdown, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., DAC - Danaos Corp.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The World Bank slashed its global growth forecast and warned that many countries could fall into recession as the economy slips into a period of stagflation reminiscent of the 1970s Today's Stocks & Topics: Fracking, Where Cash Flows, Payment for Order Flow, Commercial Property, The Wash Rule, Energy Sector Profits, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., VIVO - Meridian Bioscience Inc., Signs of Growth in the Market, X - United States Steel Corp., NUE - Nucor Corp., STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., SD – Sand Ridge Energy Inc., COM - Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For now, China’s “zero COVID” measures on trucking and cross-city transport limitations continue to slow manufacturing and logistics. Today's Stocks & Topics: XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, Jobs Report, The World Bank, Equity Market, T - AT&T Inc., MGV - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, MCW - Mister Car Wash Inc., SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, FLGT - Fulgent Genetics Inc.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 5 ways to make borrowing money as cheap as possible?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BMO Harris Bank says that 36% of Americans have already seen their savings hit by inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., Best Stocks During Inflation, Annuities, IDXXI - DEXX Laboratories Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., NNI - Nelnet Inc. Cl A, Roth I-R-A Contributions, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., BIG - Big Lots Inc., MLI - Mueller Industries Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most thematic funds prove to be one-hit wonders or don't live long enough to see their investment theses pan out. Today's Stocks & Topics: LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., New Accounting Rules, Government Bonds, Stock Prices and Evaluation, WDS - Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR, Roth I-R-A, NVST - Envista Holdings Corp., Private Equity, Bank Earnings.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Past correlations can be considered a hazardous guide for the future. Today's Stocks & Topics: CNC - Centene Corp., Fuel Prices, DIS - Walt Disney Co., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., U.S. Manufacturing, Treasuries, BKE - Buckle Inc., AND - Advent Technologies Holdings Inc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage stood at 3.29% at the start of January and ended March at 4.67%-- is it too late for you to jump in the game? Today's Stocks & Topics: STLA - Stellantis N.V., Market Bargains, Food Prices, Global Rates, YUM - Yum! Brands Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., HYLB - Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, HYT - BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund Inc., ANGL - VanEck Global Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF, BKE - Buckle Inc., Foreign Stocks with Two Symbols.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stocks have been more jittery than usual, but volatility is to be expected. Today's Stocks & Topics: MU - Micron Technology Inc., Goldman Sachs and Inflation, Supply Chain Problems, AA - Alcoa Corp., AAPL - Apple Inc., EIX - Edison International, Mortgage Insurance, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, 10 Year Treasury Bond, REK - ProShares Short Real Estate, C - Citigroup Inc.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name at least 5 jobs that might not exist at some point in the near future?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Economic Indicators, S&P Index Fund, How Do Stock Market Grow, Investing Strategy, Investing for Retirement, Small Cap Funds, Interest Rates, Value Funds, P.E. Ratio, Real Estate Sale, FED and Money Print, Earnings, Vanguard Robo Advisor, Covered Calls, Cash, Corporate Bonds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rules of thumb may be too high for affluent retirees with high savings rates, but healthcare costs are a major swing factor. Today's Stocks & Topics: UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Report, Fertilizers, Limited Partnerships SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., VMW - VMware Inc., LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., GLT - Glatfelter Corp., Business Cycle. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Drivers are paying record high prices at the gas pump, and now utility bills are set to increase at a time when natural gas inventories are low. Today's Stocks & Topics: CRM - Salesforce Inc., Tech Shares, Manufacturing, Asset Allocation, Stocks & Bonds, VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, Bitcoin, Investing Strategy, GNK - Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd., FKIQX - Franklin Income Fund A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yields are important, but so are liquidity considerations and guarantees. Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Indicators, COUP - Coupa Software Inc., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, ZTS - Zoetis Inc., Export Bans, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, SAFM - Sanderson Farms Inc., Tesla.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Since the start of the year, the S&P 500 Index is down 18%, the Nasdaq 100 has lost 27% and a Bloomberg index of cryptocurrencies has plunged 48%. Today's Stocks & Topics: CROX - Crocs Inc., Economic Indicators, VPU - Vanguard Utilities ETF, ET - Energy Transfer LP, Dividend-Paying Stocks, KBR - KBR Inc., Covered Call, Inflation, VWAHX - Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor, JP Morgan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The idea that the strength of the U.S. consumer may save the economy from a recession is founded on the country’s low unemployment rate and large pandemic-era savings. Today's Stocks & Topics: NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., EA - Electronic Arts Inc., Housing Market, Vanguard Robo Advisor, ELY - Callaway Golf Co., NAPA - Duckhorn Portfolio Inc., MCO - Moody's Corp., TGT - Target Corp., VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, Shale Drillers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you're within 10 years of retirement, there are strategies that can help you improve your situation--and your peace of mind. Today's Stocks & Topics: VSCO - Victoria's Secret & Co., The Fed Rate Increase, and Money Printing, BLK - BlackRock Inc., AT&T Preferred Share, VTI - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., MAIN - Main Street Capital Corp., SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, Earnings.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Realizing that wages are not keeping pace with inflation, half of Gen Z and Millennials admit they live paycheck to paycheck. Today's Stocks & Topics: SPSM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF, The Stock Market Decline, Subprime Borrowers Missing Payments, Elon Musk, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, IEA - Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., KKR - KKR & Co. Inc., Real Estate Sale, UNM - Unum Group.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The fear factor is high in crypto markets now and most newer investors have lost money. Today's Stocks & Topics: JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, KO - Coca-Cola Co., NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., POAHY - Porsche Automobil Holding SE ADR, WELL - Welltower Inc, CIM - Chimera Investment Corp., Interest Rates, Short Term Rates, Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baked into a downbeat forecast is the belief that economic growth will falter in the world's most advanced economies. Today's Stocks & Topics: BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., Buying Stocks During Inflation, Exxon and Shell in Brazil, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Energy Sector, FENY - Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF, IEO - iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, TJX - TJX Cos., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, The Stock Market, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "How fast does inflation CUT buying power?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An inability to generate pricing power and the reality of tenants who operate on thin margins complicates the landscape. Today's Stocks & Topics: NFLX - Netflix Inc., RTLR - Rattler Midstream L.P., Higher Interests, Value Funds, Tech Space, Options Market, Independent Advisers, JOAN - JOANN Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., Bond Maturity, ANGL - VanEck Global Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A down payment of less than 20% means you'll need to make private mortgage insurance payments too-- and there are other drawbacks. Today's Stocks & Topics: ALB - Albemarle Corp., Inflation, Import Price Index, Bear Market Duration, Twitter Sale on Hold, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., How Do the Stock Market Grow, GAIN - Gladstone Investment Corp., GLAD - Gladstone Capital Corp., Small Cap Funds, ED - Consolidated Edison Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The latest numbers mean different things to different economists. Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., CM - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, NEXT – Next Decade Corp., RYCEY Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC ADR, The Bond Market, Pension Rollover, Stablecoins and The Crypto Market Crash.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Before you act, you need to weigh the pros and cons, including upfront taxes, and how boosting your income may trigger other consequences. Today's Stocks & Topics: SM - SM Energy Co., TSLA - Tesla Inc., The Dollar, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., DIS - Walt Disney Co., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., The Crypto Market: TERRA, O - Realty Income Corp., Commodities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some argue that a flight to safety pushes defensive sectors too high while leaving growth stocks attractively priced. Today's Stocks & Topics: ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, Inflation, Russia’s Economy, Boeing, Goldman Sachs, UNP - Union Pacific Corp., The Stock Market, Charts, BTAL - AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Insurance.TRIVIA QUESTION: "In which YEAR was the first PC-- personal computer-- marketed? And what do you suppose was and is the best-selling PC of all-time? HINT-- it's not an Apple device."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For about a year, the crypto market, led by bitcoin, has remained highly correlated with the moves in equities, particularly tech stocks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Annuities, I-Bonds, LAZ - Lazard Ltd., FB - Meta Platforms Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Retirement Portfolio, The Bond Market, TCNNF - Trulieve Cannabis Corp., COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Inflation & Wages.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Worker productivity fell 7.5% to start 2022 at its harshest pace in nearly 75 years while labor costs soared 11.6%. Today's Stocks & Topics: MYRG - MYR Group Inc., Value Stocks, TWTR - Twitter Inc., PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., AAON - AAON Inc., GLV - Clough Global Dividend & Income Fund, Close-End Funds, The Stock Market.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For investors, a rising interest rate environment may increase correlations between stocks and bonds. Today's Stocks & Topics: INMD - InMode Ltd., NUE - Nucor Corp., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, VMW - VMware Inc., SDS - ProShares UltraShort S&P 500, GM vs. Tesla, AMRC - Ameresco Inc. Cl A, Nasdaq, GPRK - GeoPark Ltd., Oil Supply.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you define what a FIDUCIARY is-- in SIMPLE terms? AND-- how long has the term been around?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As workers enjoy the perks of record-high demand for their labor, some experts are warning that economic headwinds may put a stop to the resignation trend. Today's Stocks & Topics: TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., The Crypto Market is a Pansy, Russian Oil, Supply Chain, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., MMM - 3M Co., AZLAF - Arizona Lithium Ltd., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, HP - Helmerich & Payne Inc., HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The S&P is off to its worst year's start since 1939—what should you be doing? Today's Stocks & Topics: HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., Consumer Spending, Oil High Prices, Dollar vs. Gold, UEC - Uranium Energy Corp., Diversification, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, PAX - Patria Investments Ltd., Rental Properties Insurance.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 actions you can take to save your time and money when you buy that car you've been wanting?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Federal Reserve is hiking interest rates in an effort to defuse an explosive year of price inflation-- but global forces could neutralize the effects of that tightening of monetary policy. Today's Stocks & Topics: PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Value Over Growth, Housing, Vehicle Sales, Travel and Vacation Sectors, CCJ - Cameco Corp., BCE - BCE Inc., Oil Prices, Class A Shares, ET - Energy Transfer LP, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Historically speaking, inflation is particularly hard felt in the housing market, where spiking mortgage rates can quickly price out homebuyers. Today's Stocks & Topics: MGA - Magna International Inc., VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, Real Estate Market, Bear Market, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, Travel and Vacation Sectors, SNDL - Sundial Growers Inc., HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Ukraine vs. Russia War.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Money invested in 529 plans grows tax-free, and investors do not pay capital gains taxes if they spend that money on qualified education expenses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Offshore Drilling, RIG - Transocean Ltd., GDP Numbers, Natural Gas, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., T - AT&T Inc., Reals Estate Transaction, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., XBI - SPDR S&P Biotech ETF, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A., Oil.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One analyst argues that, for the Federal Reserve, that task should be “relatively easy,” given the backdrop of strong real and nominal growth in the U.S Today's Stocks & Topics: LRCX - Lam Research Corp., Investing in Stocks vs. ETFs, MKL - Markel Corp., Long Term Shares, Home Prices, CTLT - Catalent Inc., HFWA - Heritage Financial Corp., OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., Russia Cut Natural Gas to Two Countries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oil just dropped below $98 a barrel and market watchers have a theory as to why-- but are they right? Today's Stocks & Topics: QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Sings of Strong Economy, Earnings, China’s Economy, MEDP - Medpace Holdings Inc., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., MTH - Meritage Homes Corp., DOV - Dover Corp., GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A, AMRK - A-Mark Precious Metals Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "According to TRIPLE A --- the AVERAGE price of gas in the U.S. today is $4.13 per gallon, but looking back in time... do you know what the price was in 1978?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So far this earnings season, investors are in a downright bearish mood, punishing companies that report top- or bottom-line misses, or those that disclose a less than rosy full-year forecast. Today's Stocks & Topics: CHPT - Charge Point Holdings Inc., The Japanese Yen, ARK Funds, MOS - Mosaic Co., Growth Stocks vs. Value Stocks, Callable Corporate Bonds, WSM - Williams-Sonoma Inc., Covered Calls, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Options, Charts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Know where you want to go with financial objectives and manage your risk tolerance. Today's Stocks & Topics: SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, Elon Musk Bid, BLK - BlackRock Inc., Equity & Retirement, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ANTM - Anthem Inc., FSUTX - Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio, SRE - Sempra, MESA - Mesa Air Group Inc.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A study of almost 24,000 employees at a major Fortune 100 company found that 61% of them chose the wrong plan for their needs. Today's Stocks & Topics: Low Contribution Limits, Four Percent Rule, Homeowners Associations, AIG - American International Group Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., CVS - CVS Health Corp., REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., RF - Regions Financial Corp., ETFs Analysis, UHT - Universal Health Realty Income Trust.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s important to know what expense ratios are because they can eat away at your investment earnings. Today's Stocks & Topics: JXN - Jackson Financial Inc., Rising Rates, GRWG – Grow Generation Corp., ABB - ABB Ltd. ADR, DIS - Walt Disney Co., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, CSTR - CapStar Financial Holdings Inc., CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are different strategies for generating cash flows, from pure total return to income-centric approaches. Today's Stocks & Topics: GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Twitter, VTIP - Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund, ETFs and Taxes, NFLX - Netflix Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., STOR - STORE Capital Corp., LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., Equal Weight vs. Market Weighted, House Building Reports. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you define, in simple terms, the role of a MUTUAL FUND investment in your portfolio?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brokerage platform Redfin is seeing slightly more home listings with price cuts and fewer bookings for home showings. Today's Stocks & Topics: FTNT - Fortinet Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., Russian Oil, I-Bonds, QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, T - AT&T Inc., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, BIG - Big Lots Inc., Retail Sales, Value Stocks, CINF - Cincinnati Financial Corp., GNRC - Generac Holdings Inc., BEN - Franklin Resources Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Low Risk Investment, Roth I-R-A, Options & Covered Calls, Corporate Bonds, Buying Real Estate, Selling Personal Residence, Setting Up an Account, Cryptocurrency Law, Selling Put Options, Selling Covered Calls, Margin Investing, Retirement Plans, Interest Rates, Where to Invest, Technical Analysis, Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How your family spends money is almost certainly different from the typical U.S. household. Today's Stocks & Topics: Recession, Elon Musk, Inflation, Mortgages, Jobless Claims, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., X - United States Steel Corp., Umbrella Insurance, TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, INMD - InMode Ltd., DOOR - Masonite International Corp., Cannabis Sector, ATER - Aterian Inc., Stock Splits, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp. TRIVIA QUESTION: 'Tax Day' has been set as April 15 since... which YEAR? And-- in which YEAR was federal income tax FIRST introduced here in the U.S.?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The appeal of an adjustable-rate mortgage can be the lower initial interest rate compared with a traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgage-- however, that ARM rate can change down the road. Today's Stocks & Topics: EVA - Enviva Inc., Schedule K-1, Consumer Price Index, Producer Tax Index, Earnings Season, Oil Finds, T - AT&T Inc., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., PTSI - P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc., The Waste Industry.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the top 5 states reporting the highest percentage of fraud reports including a monetary loss?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk hosts Justin Klein and Steve Peasley provide unbiased answers to 30 caller questions.Topics include: XT - iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, SKYX - SQL Technologies Corp., CEG - Constellation Energy Corp., FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., ZEN - Zendesk Inc., REZ - iShares Residential & Multisector Real Estate ETF, MIR - Mirion Technologies Inc., EVA - Enviva Inc., WIRE - Encore Wire Corp., COWZ - Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF, LAKE - Lakeland Industries Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp., DMB - BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund Inc., CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., HON - Honeywell International Inc., UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., TREX - Trex Co. Inc., SBUX - Starbucks Corp., FMCC - Freddie Mac, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., EFC - Ellington Financial Inc., LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., FUBO - FuboTV Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., NI - NiSource Inc., RCII - Rent-A-Center Inc., SG - Sweetgreen Inc., EPAM - EPAM Systems Inc., CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc., NFG - National Fuel Gas Co., MOON - Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF, VICI - VICI Properties Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One prominent analyst thinks so and is predicting that inflation will move down “sharply” as consumers shift their spending to services. Today's Stocks & Topics: ATER - Aterian Inc, Saving Money to Buy a House, Natural Gas, Used Car Sales, KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, Trailing Stops, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., 457 Rollover, AREC - American Resources Corp., Hedging Against Dollar Devaluation.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 behaviors that might trigger an IRS audit?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A stock split could theoretically boost retail share ownership because a cheaper stock price is more accessible to a wider range of investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: CUBI - Customers Bancorp Inc., Loans, Housing Prices, SRC - Spirit Realty Capital Inc., Moving Averages, Amazon Split, Series I Savings Bonds, WEC - WEC Energy Group Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Equity Summary Score, Delivery Drones. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 behaviors that might trigger an IRS audit?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One market researcher is arguing that the Federal Reserve's original projection for 'transitory' inflation was one of the worst forecasts in FED history-- and it has had a ripple effect. Today's Stocks & Topics: FIGS - FIGS Inc., Consumer Credit Report, Retirement Plans, VIXY - ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, MU - Micron Technology Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., Interest Rates, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fed officials reached consensus at their March meeting that they would begin reducing the central bank balance sheet by $95 billion a month, likely beginning in May. Today's Stocks & Topics: Margin Investing, HUN - Huntsman Corp., SHW - Sherwin-Williams Co., Zelle, C - Citigroup Inc., HRTG - Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc., Housing Market, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., Selling Covered Calls, OAS - Oasis Petroleum Inc., Value Stock vs. Growth Stock.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Unlike other major media companies, Twitter has no controlling shareholder, giving rise to takeover speculation. Today's Stocks & Topics: LOW - Lowe's Cos., AA - Alcoa Corp., Selling Put Options, GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Walls Street and Energy, RBLX - Roblox Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Cryptocurrency, Selling a Personal Residence, Natural Gas Prices.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you’re an investor looking for capital appreciation, the stock market has always been a top choice—however, two new investment areas might offer opportunities if you can handle the risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: WLL - Whiting Petroleum Corp., U.S-Russia Bonds Payments, Cryptocurrency Taxes, The Fed, CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., ENB - Enbridge Inc., LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., MULN - Mullen Automotive Inc., LRCX - Lam Research Corp., KLIC - Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc., Buying Real Estate, Roth I-R-A, LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., Elon Musk and Twitter, ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Comparing the average size of a new home in 1920 with 2017... how much larger do you think today's homes are on average?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With inflation climbing, and after the yield curve inversion, the R-word is getting tossed around more frequently. Today's Stocks & Topics: HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., THC - Tenet Healthcare Corp., KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., Combating Higher Inflation, Consumers, SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., Options & Covered Calls, FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., HEES - H&E Equipment Services Inc., DPZ - Domino's Pizza Inc., KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., T - AT&T Inc. vs. MMM - 3M Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The SEC says investors deserve the protections they receive from traditional IPOs. Today's Stocks & Topics: IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., Jobs Report, The Yen, Oil Reserves, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., ARE - Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc., XT - iShares Exponential Technologies ETF, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Low Risk Investment. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In addition to rising mortgage rates, home buyers continue to face sky-high prices and record low supply. Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Co., TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., FHN - First Horizon Corp., FB - Meta Platforms Inc., CV - SCVS Health Corp., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., UVXY - ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, CNXC - Concentrix Corp., Selling Put Options, HD - Home Depot Inc., The IPO Market.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adding overseas exposure is one of the first steps toward a diversified portfolio but these investments are subject to many factors that can lead to divergent performance. Today's Stocks & Topics: VWDRY - Vestas Wind Systems A/S ADR, Purchasing a Car, RH - RH, Ukraine War, Congress and 401k, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., CD Options, FOCPX - Fidelity OTC Portfolio, Retirement, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI)-- a monthly survey of how consumers feel about the economy, personal finances, business conditions-- ended March with a 30% decline from one year ago. Today's Stocks & Topics: UNM - Unum Group, Job Openings, New Covid Lockdown in China, ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETF, Street Market, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., CROX - Crocs Inc., SCHN - Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc., 529 Plans, CARR - Carrier Global Corp., SBUX - Starbucks Corp., CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A. TRIVIA QUESTION: "So far, the average IRS tax refund for 2021 is much larger than for 2020... WHAT do you suppose is the new AVERAGE refund amount?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Historically, the yield curve has inverted prior to recessions, with investors selling out of short-dated government debt and buying into longer-dated bonds. Today's Stocks & Topics: CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Dividends, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., Portfolio Management, Commodities, RIG - Transocean Ltd., BA - Boeing Co., Airlines, AT&T and Warner Bros. Merge, Part Time Retirement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the past 2 years, supply chains essentially stopped working, consumer prices surged, and the market welcomed scores of new retail investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: DSKE - Daseke Inc., Home Sales, Earnings Season, Oil Production in United States, How to Invest as A Minor, CRWD - CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. Cl A, LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., PPG - PPG Industries Inc., Airlines and BA - Boeing Co., TGT - Target Corp., FLOT - iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Home values increased nearly 20% between September 2020 and September 2021, when many millennials maxed out their budget and then later regretted that decision. Today's Stocks & Topics: RTX - Raytheon Technologies Corp., LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., FDX - FedEx Corp., Energy Insecurity, The Fed, Generating Income Abroad, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, MAN - Manpower Group, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc, Credit Card Companies, ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Historically, the highest-yielding stocks have underperformed those that either don’t pay dividends or have lower yields during periods of rising interest rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Uranium Supply, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., SQ - Block Inc., P.E. Ratio, VAW - Vanguard Materials ETF, IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., 401k, Midtown Manhattan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As an investor, understanding these two scenarios is the key to determining what to do with your money. Today's Stocks & Topics: MOS - Mosaic Co., Farmers, First Trillionaire, GSK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR, China Mobile Ltd., HNST - Honest Co. Inc., LLKKF - Lake Resources N.L., SPACs - Special-Purpose Acquisition Company, VTI - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, UEC - Uranium Energy Corp., XYL - Xylem Inc., Fertilizer, AHT - Ashford Hospitality Trust, XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF. TRIVIA QUESTION: "To put things in perspective, do you know what the 2022 ESTIMATED average monthly Social Security benefits are-- AFTER the cost-of-living adjustment?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to FBI data, wire fraud in the real estate and rental sector continues to be one of the most prevalent cybercrimes in the U.S.ALSO in this podcast: PKX - POSCO Holdings Inc. ADR, VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, ING - ING Groep N.V. ADR, UTHR - United Therapeutics Corp., EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, RYI - Ryerson Holding Corp., EPAM - EPAM Systems Inc.; Plus-- 529 Plans, iTunes Review question on ENB and CNQ; Justin discusses shale oil drilling and green energy companies. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As global demand and the war in Ukraine strained supply, commodities have been a clear winner on Wall Street this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Buybacks, The Buffet Indicator, Oil Companies Drilling Plans, SNDL - Sundial Growers Inc., INTC - Intel Corp., TWI - Titan International Inc., OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., CEI - Camber Energy Inc., P.E. Ratio, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Passive Investing. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The cumulative effect of rate hikes is what is really going to have an impact on the economy and household budgets. Today's Stocks & Topics: OTIS - Otis Worldwide Corp., The Bond Market, Shoppers and Higher Prices, Transferring Cash to Roth I-R-A, UGI - UGI Corp., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, FDX - FedEx Corp., Preferred Shares, CDRPRC - Cedar Realty Trust Inc. 6.5% Conv. Pfd. Series C, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, SPXL - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s important to have an idea of what retirement could look like before you actually hit your golden years and leave the workforce. Today's Stocks & Topics: MU - Micron Technology Inc., Fed Rate Hike, Western Companies, Food Insecurities, APD - Air Products & Chemicals Inc., BF.B - Brown-Forman Corp. Cl B, ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., NGLOY - Anglo American PLC ADR, Publicly Traded Stock Equities, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, Regional Banks, ENB - Enbridge Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The U.S. central bank has long used its power as a lender of last resort to add liquidity to markets during times of distress. Today's Stocks & Topics: PPC - Pilgrim's Pride Corp., HD - Home Depot Inc., Stocks Buybacks, Energy Policy, Global Food Supply Chain, LUKOY - Lukoil PJSC ADR, ARK - KARK Innovation ETF., SU - Suncor Energy Inc., Oil Prices, WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Cl A, CYBR - CyberArk Software Ltd., FB - Meta Platforms Inc., 529 Plan, CUBE – Cube Smart, LSI - Life Storage Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As investors reassessed their positions, Chinese stocks were tumbling Monday morning. Today's Stocks & Topics: SBUX - Starbucks Corp., Big Office Buildings, LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., FUTY - Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF, Restricted Stocks, CROX - Crocs Inc., Small/MidCap Value and International Shares, Capital Gains, VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Expensive Stocks, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The costs of gasoline, groceries, and shelter were the biggest inflation contributors. Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., WEAT - Teucrium Wheat Fund, WMT - Walmart Inc., SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., ITI - Iteris Inc., KRP - Kimbell Royalty Partners L.P., SAM - Boston Beer Co. Cl A, Oil Prices.  Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With a referral in the works, lawmakers are focusing on Amazon’s private-label practices and its collection of third-party seller data. Today's Stocks & Topics: GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Drilling, STX - Seagate Technology Holdings PLC, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., NEM - Newmont Corp., Gold and Silver, Inflation, McDonald's in Russia, GUNR – Flex Shares Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund, APPH – App Harvest Inc., FND - Floor & Decor Holdings Inc. Cl A, RXT - Rackspace Technology Inc., Market Super Bubble.TRIVIA QUESTION:  "Can you name 5 of the 10 mistakes that could deplete your financial wealth?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Despite generous salaries, some high earners don’t think they’ll become rich due to factors like punishing tax rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: DISH - DISH Network Corp. Cl A, CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Oil Spike History, Food Prices Worldwide, VHI - Valhi Inc., NFLX - Netflix Inc., KEYS - Keysight Technologies Inc., Capital Gains Tax Rates, Portfolio Management, TGT - Target Corp., Brokerage Account for Kids, HACK - ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's Stocks & Topics: LGGNY - Legal & General Group PLC ADR, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Portfolio Management, LMND - Lemonade Inc., ACGL - Arch Capital Group Ltd., SID - Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ADR, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., SSNC - SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc., Sectors, Keystone Pipeline.  TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name at least 5 of the 10 mistakes that could deplete your financial wealth?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some sectors saw particularly strong gains, and, for example, a number of real estate firms had their fair value estimates raised due in part to a faster-than-expected rise in occupancy rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Commodities, Technology Funds, DUKE - Duke Royalty Ltd., SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, VFH - Vanguard Financials ETF, ETFs, SPX - S&P 500 Index, DUKE - Duke Royalty Ltd., TEN - Tenneco Inc. Cl A, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The markets have wavered amid rising overseas tensions, and traders have begun to speculate whether the Fed will tighten policy less aggressively. Today's Stocks & Topics: UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., UVE - Universal Insurance Holdings Inc., Jobs Report, Higher Oil Prices, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., DHI - D.R. Horton Inc, MMM - 3M Co., HLTH - Cue Health Inc., OKE - ONEOK Inc., STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc. , LPX - Louisiana-Pacific Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Credit is a complicated topic and financial literacy continues to be an elusive target for the majority of Americans. Today's Stocks & Topics: VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, IEP - Icahn Enterprises L.P., SU - Suncor Energy Inc., OEC - Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., SHCR - Sharecare Inc., CPNG - Coupang Inc., BCSA - Blockchain Coinvestors Acquisition Corp. I Cl A, REAX - Real Brokerage Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are certain life events and other types of triggers which may impact your tax and legal strategies. Today's Stocks & Topics: LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Real Estate Agents, Bubbles, Insider Buying, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, IBN - ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR, Recession & Investing, CM - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, AAPL - Apple Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., FDX - FedEx Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Before the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the average emerging-markets bond fund held 2.9% of its portfolio in Russia. Today's Stocks & Topics: NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, Russian Currency, Oil Facts, Commodities, 401k Employer Match, SHMP – Natural Shrimp Inc., SDIV - Global X Super Dividend ETF, SPHD - Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., EXPD - Expeditors International of Washington Inc., Value Stocks with Dividends, VVR - Invesco Senior Income Trust, AXSM - Axsome Therapeutics Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 6 reasons WHY you might not be able to receive Social Security benefits?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Healthcare almost always outpaces inflation, and the United States accounts for more than 40% of all global health spending. Today's Stocks & Topics: OBE - Obsidian Energy Ltd., ORLY - O'Reilly Automotive Inc., What is Swift, Ways to Avoid Investment Bubbles, UNM - Unum Group, Relative Strength Index (RSI), PTON - Peloton Interactive Inc., VTOL - Bristow Group Inc., Investing Apps, Russian Stocks, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An investor who avoids the market on the basis of any potential event-risk could end up sitting in cash on a semi-permanent basis. Today's Stocks & Topics: FL - Foot Locker Inc., Inflation, Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs), BB - BlackBerry Ltd., YORW - York Water Co., WTRU - Essential Utilities Inc. 6% Un, PCE Price Index, Real Income, 401k Rollover, UROY - Uranium Royalty Corp., Mid and Small Caps, Texas & Oil Companies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors seem to be reacting to inflation and the likely impact of higher interest rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Russia and Inflation, Midday Rally, Q4 GDP Revised, New Home Sales, Cyber-Security, Most Overpriced Housing, CNR - Cornerstone Building Brands Inc., BNTX - BioNTech SE ADR, TTC - Toro Co., ETSY - Etsy Inc., Peer-to-Peer Lending, SIMO - Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR., BIG - Big Lots Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 5 common ways to lower your taxable income in 2022?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oil trades in a global market, geopolitical tensions affect supplies, and crude prices recently crossed $90 per barrel. Today's Stocks & Topics: SPSM - SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF, IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, Goldman Sachs, Mortgage Rates, Oil Fight, HL - Hecla Mining Co., AGNC - AGNC Investment Corp., SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., BIG - Big Lots Inc., ABB - ABB Ltd., PLNT - Planet Fitness, Inc., VALE - Vale S.A., Relative Strength Index (RSI). TRIVIA QUESTION: "Do you know some of the COMMON SAVINGS mistakes people need to avoid... especially at certain times in their lives?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 1980’s were an important decade in the history of the private equity industry, but there is a growing concern that now, for the first time in over three decades, inflation may be back in a meaningful way. Today's Stocks & Topics: RENT - Rent the Runway Inc., PAGP - Plains GP Holdings LP, Market Sentiment, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Portfolio Diversification, SNDL - Sundial Growers Inc., Portfolio Management, INGR - Ingredion Inc., Fiscal Drag.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: New Investor Question, Penny Stocks, Options, Investing in Cryptocurrency, I-Bonds, Dividends, Gains, Covered Calls, 401k, Ethereum Cryptocurrency, Investing, 401k & Roth I-R-A, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Commodities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While stocks have shown a serious bounce since the pandemic's start, this resilience is giving some investors pause-- so, could we be in a stock market bubble? Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, Interest rates, PSQ - ProShares Short QQQ, SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, ETFs, MBT - Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR, Inflation, INTC - Intel Corp., IDEX - Ideanomics Inc., Reorganization and Cash Merger, Home Sales. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As a result of bottlenecks, some companies are taking full advantage of tight capacity in shipping markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends, TROX - Tronox Holdings PLC, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., COLD - Americold Realty Trust, 403b Retirement Funds, Index Funds, CRSP - CRISPR Therapeutics AG, ETRN - Equitrans Midstream Corp., Investment Scams.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Producer Price Index (PPI) offers a window on the cost pressures that businesses are facing and foretelling that those increases will likely be passed on to consumers. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Empty Offices, TEN - Tenneco Inc. Cl A, Trustable Financial Websites, MSFT - Microsoft Corp. & Metaverse, Life Insurance, Russian Pipelines, Investing with KPP, LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP., FSSNX - Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund, FXNAX - Fidelity US Bond Index Fund, FNSOX - Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund, Small Caps.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this free Rapid Fire Hour podcast, InvestTalk host Justin Klein provide unbiased answers to 30 caller questions.Topics include: SPLG - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., VWO - Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF, AAPL - Apple Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., CMCSA - Comcast Corp. Cl A, LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., WAL - Western Alliance Bancorp., ARKK - ARK Innovation ETF, NXST - Nexstar Media Group Inc. Cl A, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., NTR - Nutrien Ltd., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, FAGOX - Fidelity Advisor Growth Opportunities Fund M, DIS - Walt Disney Co., IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, SQ - Block Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., CIM - Chimera Investment Corp., DKNG - DraftKings Inc. Cl A, KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, KBE - SPDR S&P Bank ETF, MMM - 3M Co., STKL - SunOpta Inc., DOCU - DocuSign Inc., RXT - Rackspace Technology Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's smart to be thinking about risks that might be lurking in your portfolio, particularly in segments that you expect to be drawing upon for living expenses within the next several years. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A Strategies, VWAGY - Volkswagen AG 1/10th ADR, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., Goldman Sachs, BEN - Franklin Resources Inc., NRG - NRG Energy Inc., DIN - Dine Brands Global Inc., Chip Shortage Won't End in 2022, BOOT - Boot Barn Holdings Inc., ASTS - AST Space Mobile Inc., The Market and 401Ks, SPYV - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF, DGRO - iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, Retirement and State Taxes. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 5 largest cryptocurrencies BY MARKET CAP?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yields moved higher as St. Louis Fed President James Bullard reiterated his call for the central bank to take aggressive steps to fight inflation in the first half of 2022. Today's Stocks & Topics: DG - Dollar General Corp., Bonds, Retirement, Remote Work, Interest Rates, Data Access, Gaming Industry – XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Emerging Markets ETFs, WGO - Winnebago Industries Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Whether it’s regretting spending too much or wishing they’d done more research, a lot of the common disappointments are likely due to today’s brutally competitive market. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Rollover, Consumer Confidence, Streaming and Ads, Inflation, RC - Ready Capital Corp., CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, KPP Premium Newsletter Preview, ASTS - AST Space Mobile Inc., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., CVGI - Commercial Vehicle Group Inc., DPST - Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares, IRBT - iRobot Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the microchip shortage affecting the supply chain, the big chip makers will spend billions of dollars to meet semiconductor demand. Today's Stocks & Topics: BG - Bunge Ltd, STOR - STORE Capital Corp., BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., Interview with Kurt Ketchum and Jillyn Hess-Verdon from Hess-Verdon & Associates, Plc. about Charitable Remainder Trust, REITs and Interest Rates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The trade gap represented 3.7% of America's gross domestic product, which was up from 3.2% in 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pipelines, Earning Season, Prices Changes, DPZ - Domino's Pizza Inc., ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, REITs, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, TGT - Target Corp., RTLR - Rattler Midstream L.P., GLW - Corning Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The market is pricing in three rate hikes, but remember we are coming from a 0% interest-rate policy. Today's Stocks & Topics: AZO - AutoZone Inc., ZI - ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. Cl A, IRS & Face Recognition, Inflationary Risk, Eastern Europe, Investing Strategy, Dividends, RENT - Rent the Runway Inc, 401k Rollover, ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Saving for Kid’s College, BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name a glaring example of how the "limit cap exclusions"--- for capital gains--- have not kept up with inflation?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you find market volatility unsettling, there are ways to reshape your investment thinking so market dips don't trigger alarms. Today's Stocks & Topics: WIRE - Encore Wire Corp., Electric Vehicles, Earnings Announcements, Is Fracking on The Decline, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, FB - Meta Platforms Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Resistance and Support, RSP - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, SPYV - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF, ILMN - Illumina Inc., GNL - Global Net Lease Inc., Preferred Shares, ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., STKL - SunOpta Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Corporate America is flush with cash, but the 2022 earnings estimates don’t look as robust as 2021. Today's Stocks & Topics: CFG - Citizens Financial Group Inc., SBNY - Signature Bank, Zero Interest Comparable Bonds, Oil Frackers, WEBNF - Westpac Banking Corp., HON - Honeywell International Inc., KRE - SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, KBE - SPDR S&P Bank ETF, MOS - Mosaic Co., Options, Convertible Bonds, SARK - Tuttle Capital Short Innovation ETF. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Regulators have signaled they are preparing to act aggressively to ensure those who purchased NFTs are taxed appropriately.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Real Estate Investing, 1031 Exchange, Why Not Robinhood, MTZ - MasTec Inc., Schedule 13G, WM - Waste Management Inc., ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., TALK - Talkspace Inc. Cl A, Amazon Earnings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Members of the 76 million-strong 'baby boomer' generation are retiring in droves—-but almost half have little, if any, savings. Today's Stocks & Topics: QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, IAT - iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF, Getting into the Market, COLD - Americold Realty Trust, DGX - Quest Diagnostics Inc., KPP Newsletter Stock Pick, HUN - Huntsman Corp., SSD - Simpson Manufacturing Co., Consumers Spending.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The tech sell-off has some venture capitalists concerned that the boom era is over. Today's Stocks & Topics: AMT - American Tower REIT, TTC - Toro Co., The Bond Market, Consumer Pessimism, Wall Street Green Push, Roth I-R-A Contributions, BAC - Bank of America Corp., WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., UUUU - Energy Fuels Inc., URNM - NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF, SQ - Block Inc., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., SI - Silvergate Capital Corp., BIG - Big Lots Inc., Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Strategists say there are three key factors investors should watch to see whether a rebound can develop. Today's Stocks & Topics: VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Fed Policy and The Housing Market, Tobacco, Wall Street Green Drive, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., MBIN - Merchants Bancorp, STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc, Trading Platforms, CAT - Caterpillar Inc., ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, Gold and Silver, BLDR - Builders First Source Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With supply-side constraints playing a bigger role in the third quarter's weak GDP growth, the labor market could ultimately determine how well the economy can recover. Today's Stocks & Topics: GOGL - Golden Ocean Group Ltd., PCE Numbers, General Motors, iPhone Hidden Button, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., DAC - Danaos Corp., Retirement Plan, BAC - Bank of America Corp., LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., ILF - iShares Latin America 40 ETF. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The S&P 500 has seen unusually large gains in the last 12 years, but the FED is planning to reverse course for its interest rate policy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Iron Butterfly Options, 2000 Tech Bubble, Target Date Funds, Venture Capital, DeFi, NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc., OKE - ONEOK Inc., WMB - Williams Cos., BMA - Banco Macro S.A. ADR, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, BIP - Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One high profile property billionaire thinks office space will recover long before retail properties, but is he right? Today's Stocks & Topics: NFLX - Netflix Inc., The Oil Market, U.S. Market on Winning Streak, Cost Cutting, MMM - 3M Co., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, APLE - Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., 401k Contributions, XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., IRBT - iRobot Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cryptocurrencies have been selling off for weeks as expectations of rising interest rates hit riskier assets. Today's Stocks & Topics: QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, GM Investing in Michigan, Market PMI, Oil Prices Going Higher, Bank Loan ETF, OLED - Universal Display Corp., HPQ - HP Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., AMGN - Amgen Inc., VNT - Vontier Corp., Share Buyback. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 4 Assets that cannot or should not be Placed in a LIVING Trust?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stocks and options are closely related, but they're very different things, especially when it comes to how much you can make or lose. Today's Stocks & Topics: CTVA - Corteva Inc., Clean Energy Stocks, TJX - TJX Cos., Investing, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., FSMEX - Fidelity Select Medical Technology and Devices Portfolio, AMRX - Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc., WTRH - Waitr Holdings Inc., Dollar Cost Average, USB - U.S. Bancorp., RBB - RBB Bancorp., ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One analyst says that "It’s important to realize that investment in the space economy requires specialist expertise." Today's Stocks & Topics: BMO - Bank of Montreal, LEI, Correction, NASDAQ, Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), AADI - Aadi Bioscience Inc., CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, FSK - FS KKR Capital Corp., Dollar Cost Average, NASDAQ Support, BP - BP PLC ADR, FDIS - Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF, ETHE - Grayscale Ethereum Trust, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

At least one major oil company CEO thinks that-- due to the many players involved-- it is hard to predict when the market might balance out. Today's Stocks & Topics: SBNY - Signature Bank, Commodities, Office Rents, Chinese Companies, BBD - Banco Bradesco S/A Pref ADR, MMM - 3M Co., Selling Used Vehicles, Trailing Stops, SQQQ - ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ, SBLK - Star Bulk Carriers Corp., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, Discounted Cash Flow, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., AAPL - Apple Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Builders in the single-family housing market are facing inflation-fueled expenses, which is causing a turnaround in sentiment at the start of the year. Today's Stocks & Topics: TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Current Market Situation, Oil Demand, Office Leases, SGML - Sigma Lithium Corp., FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Buy and Sell Stocks, BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., Value Rated ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Special-purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are publicly traded stocks that raise capital from seed investors, promising to invest those proceeds into a privately held company. Today's Stocks & Topics: MTTR - Matterport Inc., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., YETI - YETI Holdings Inc., 401k, Cryptocurrencies, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, O - Realty Income Corp., COIN - Coinbase Global Inc., SCCO - Southern Copper Corp. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you list 4 or 5 of the biggest TAX MYTHS that, if believed, can confuse things for taxpayers?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors need to know that consumer demand, margins, and Fed policy will affect corporate profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: HBAN - Huntington Bancshares Inc., Retail Sales, Switching Careers, Amazon, VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., BLDR - Builders First Source Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., CGW - Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF, CI - Cigna Corp., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, SPLG - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, Silver. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keep an eye on inflation, interest rates, and expected spending in the year ahead. Today's Stocks & Topics: ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., CFOs, Stock Market Getting Back to Normal, Inflation, CUBI - Customers Bancorp Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc, CNP - CenterPoint Energy Inc., TEN - Tenneco Inc. Cl A, ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, AAPL - Apple Inc., PLTM – Granite Shares Platinum Shares.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The December consumer price index showed a huge jump, and last month’s producer price index is slated to come next. Today's Stocks & Topics: HUM - Humana Inc., Personal Finance Resolutions, Cryptocurrency, Story Stocks, STNE - StoneCo Ltd. Cl A, Inflation, INFL - Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, GLPI - Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc., YELL - Yellow Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One strategist says that sectors such as technology will “struggle to outperform going forward,” but there may be good news for banks, autos, and other cyclical areas of the equity market. Today's Stocks & Topics: CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., Sector Rotation, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, FL - Foot Locker Inc., Oil and Gas Companies, OVV - Ovintiv Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Quarter Earnings, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., HII - Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., BIIB - Biogen Inc., The Fed. TRIVIA QUESTION: "For those of you who may have started late and only have around half a million dollars saved, How Long could $500,000 Last in Retirement?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Phillips curve is an economic concept describing the relationship between inflation - that is, how much prices are increasing on a year-over-year basis - and nationwide unemployment. Today's Stocks & Topics: EWCO - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF, IYZ - iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF, Earnings Season, New Year & Financial Resolutions, Banks & Credit Cards, CNR - Cornerstone Building Brands Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., Aggressive Investment, ELY - Callaway Golf Co., GDX - VanEck Gold Miners ETF, LCID - Lucid Group Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., BAM - Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The U.S. market gained 9.5% in the final three months of 2021, its best quarter since fourth-quarter 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: PHM - PulteGroup Inc., Jobs Report, Retail Investors, Gold, C - Citigroup Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., TAT&T Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., Stock Screeners. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Applications for mortgages to purchase homes fell 4% from two weeks earlier and were 12% lower year-over-year. Today's Stocks & Topics: FDX - FedEx Corp., Domestic Market, Trade Deficit, Cryptocurrency Regulations, EVR - Evercore Inc. Cl A, Commodities, MP - MP Materials Corp., PIGFX - Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund A, DIS - Walt Disney Co., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, VHI - Valhi Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A year back, some institutional money managers were avoiding seven “asset classes” or types of investments due to perceived risks or poor returns. Today's Stocks & Topics: S&P Index Funds, Dynamics for 2022, Shift on Fed Governors, Cryptocurrency Regulations, FSPTX - Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio, SCI - Service Corp. International, Wash Sale, REITs, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, REET - iShares Global REIT ETF, QDEL - Quidel Corp., ELY - Callaway Golf Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Half of the cited group specified inflation (now at a 39-year high) as the barrier to a better money situation. Today's Stocks & Topics: POOL - Pool Corp., Consumer Tech Confidence, The Yield Curve, Unique Investments, AZO - AutoZone Inc., I-Bonds, WMB - Williams Cos., SONO - Sonos Inc., RYLD - Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF, Roth I-R-A Allocation, RDSA - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name, or guess, 3 or 4 of the so-called Hard Truths About Retirement?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A recent study by RentCafe found that high-earning millennials (with an annual income of more than $50,000) submitted 39% of all rental apartment applications in 2021, their largest share in five years. Today's Stocks & Topics: EAD - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, ERH - Allspring Utilities & High-Income Fund, Economic Trends, Cryptocurrency Regulations, The Fed New Members, SOM - Somero Enterprises Inc., DXC - DXC Technology Co., KKR - KKR & Co. Inc., FIW - First Trust Water ETF, DHR - Danaher Corp., MO - Altria Group Inc., IEA - Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc, UNM - Unum Group, GEF - Greif Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: New Investor Question, Penny Stocks, Options, Investing in Cryptocurrency, I-Bonds, Dividends, Gains, Covered Calls, 401k, Ethereum Cryptocurrency, Investing, 401k & Roth I-R-A, Special-Purpose Acquisition Company – SPAC, Commodities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Your retirement might be more expensive than you think if you live a lot longer than you expect. Today's Stocks & Topics: GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., 529 Plans, Value Stocks, CB - Chubb Ltd., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, XVV - iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, Stop-Loss Order, Real Estate Investments, Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

About 62% of businesses with a 401(k)-plan used automatic enrollment in 2020, up from 60% the year prior and 46% a decade ago. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth 401k, RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., Green Energy and Inflation, Bank Circulation, Options, WM - Waste Management Inc., LICY - Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., BBDC - Barings BDC Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Com, COKE - Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the final week of the year, which means it's your last chance to reduce tax liability by donating to charities or changing your investments. Today's Stocks & Topics: KRBN – Krane Shares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, Senior Loans, 401 Mistakes, IDXX - IDEXX Laboratories Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, Inflation, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., Stock Buybacks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Strength in the greenback makes it harder for emerging market economies to service U.S.-denominated debt. Today's Stocks & Topics: PGTAX - Putnam Global Technology Fund A, JP Morgan, The Santa Clause Rally, Kathy Woods, TTE – Total Energies SE, FB - Meta Platforms Inc., FUE - ELEMENTS Linked to the ICE BofAML Commodity Index eXtra Biofuels Total Return, CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., OKE - ONEOK Inc., NVCR - Novocure Ltd., KRUS - Kura Sushi USA Inc.TRIVIA: "What is the dollar amount THRESHOLD for reporting-- and WHEN was this practice first started?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Dividends & Taxes, Bonds vs. Preferred Stocks, Selling Roth I-R-A Stocks, Pay Mortgage or Retirement Plan, Natural Gas, Transaction Fees, Return on Invested Capital, Fixed Income Alternatives, Quick Ratio, 401k Contributions, Convertible Securities, Investing Options, Chart Reading Books, Investing for Retirement, Saving to Buy a House, Dividends, Inflation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Retail investors now account for more than 25% of options trading, but most are playing a losing game. Today's Stocks & Topics: LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., HON - Honeywell International Inc., Ensuring Valuables at Home, INTC - Intel Corp., LMB - Limbach Holdings Inc., PLMR - Palomar Holdings Inc., Personal Income and Spending, LEVI - Levi Strauss & Co. Cl A, Stock Warrants, RCII - Rent-A-Center Inc., ALLK - Allakos Inc., RPRX - Royalty Pharma PLC, New Home Sells.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SEC officials have said that a $125 million penalty on truck maker Nikola, to settle fraud charges, might serve as a warning to all companies.Also in this podcast: Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. - LECO, Arrow Electronics Inc. - ARW; Big Lots Inc. - BIG, MongoDB Inc. - MDB, Citigroup Inc. - C, Boeing Co. - BA, Reinvesting dividends, Health savings accounts, Existing home sales, Liquified natural gas, Steve comments on the ports backed up topic and the White House request for more oil drilling, plus an email question regarding a "wash sale"; Steve's trivia question: "Looking back in time, WAY BACK, in which YEAR was Christmas first celebrated on December 25th? AND--which U.S. state was the FIRST to declare Christmas a LEGAL holiday?" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Soaring cases of the Omicron variant in Europe and the United States are already slamming businesses and forcing governments to tighten restrictions on activity at a critical time of year. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing During Inflation, Omicron, MX - Magnachip Semiconductor Corp., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, Selling Rules, Leading Economic Indicator, AR - Antero Resources Corp., Tesla Market Share, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., Precious Metals, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., PLCE - Children's Place Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the average household net worth in the United States? AND-- how would you calculate YOUR net worth?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Before leaving your job for greener pastures, be aware of these 401(k) blunders. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fair Value, BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., Cryptocurrency Fees, Labor Shortage, OLN - Olin Corp., ABC – Amerisource Bergen Corp., CWEN - Clearway Energy Inc. Cl C, PATH - UiPath Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR., MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The CEO of Europe's Stellantis, the world's sixth-largest automaker, says electrification would bring 50% additional manufacturing costs compared with those for a conventional vehicle. Today's Stocks & Topics: NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Electric Vehicles, Interest Rates, McDonald’s, How to Save Two Million Dollars, VEDL - Vedanta Ltd., ANWPX - American Funds New Perspective Fund A, Mortgage, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, BXP - Boston Properties Inc., TGT - Target Corp., ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The SEC is considering stricter regulations to ensure CEOs aren’t buying and selling shares when informed by non-public information. Today's Stocks & Topics: RGS - Regis Corp., ARK Funds, ESG Investing, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., VVV - Valvoline Inc., AFCG - AFC Gamma Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Small vs. Mid Cap, LMND - Lemonade Inc., LCID - Lucid Group Inc., BYD - Boyd Gaming Corp., NYCB - New York Community Bancorp Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

American homeowners are sitting on a record amount of home equity but taking advantage of the extra cash becomes more difficult as interest rates rise. Today's Stocks & Topics: COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., LYB - Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. Cl A, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, TT - Trane Technologies PLC, REITs, ET - Energy Transfer LP, SXYAY - Sika AG ADR, OKE - ONEOK Inc., ETSY - Etsy Inc., Gains.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When bond yields are below 3% (as they’ve been since 2018), bonds lose their luster as a desirable place to park money. Today's Stocks & Topics: OGE - OGE Energy Corp., Toyota, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Warned of The Risk of A “Spontaneous Deflating of Financial Markets”, CAH - Cardinal Health Inc., KPP Management, KPP Financial Newsletter, BLNK - Blink Charging Co., SVC - Service Properties Trust, NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Even when job applicants are skilled in the required areas, a hiring manager may choose to pass on that person... so, what are the 3 reasons people don’t get hired for a job?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A former Wall Street strategist says, "Valuations are very high and what you have to remember is the valuation is more important than the story." Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Cryptocurrency, Inflation, New FCC Top Enforcer, Building a Nest Egg, BX - Blackstone Inc., LKCO - Luokung Technology Corp., Tax Laws Harvesting, ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, SLVP - iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF, ZVIA - Zevia PBC, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Carbon Credit ETFs, RIDE - Lordstown Motors Corp., MRVL - Marvell Technology Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors should consider mitigating potential tax implications. Today's Stocks & Topics: NAT - Nordic American Tankers Ltd., DDOG - Datadog Inc. Cl A, PAR - Par Technology Corp, Gross Funds, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Inflation, DOGZ - Dogness (International) Corp. Cl A, Oil, Google Salaries. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Federal Reserve officials watch productivity data closely because low productivity levels tend to boost inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: WU - Western Union Co., Globalization, Citigroup, Energy Industry, CL - Colgate-Palmolive Co., RY - Royal Bank of Canada, GBTC - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., JAZZ - Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC, URNM - North Shore Global Uranium Mining ETF, UUUU - Energy Fuels Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc., TACO - Del Taco Restaurants Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One analyst says consumer services are nearing full recovery, but the job market isn't. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends and Taxes, Jobs Opening Reports, The Economy in 2022, Apple and China, QDEL - Quidel Corp., AZPN - Aspen Technology Inc., VSIAX - Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral, SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., SHIP - Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., K - Kellogg Co, Stagflation, Investing for Retirement, PDBC - Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, EQT - EQT Corp. TRIVIA QUESTION: "In the first two days that followed, how much do you suppose the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell?  AND-- what kind of returns were generated for a person who purchased U.S. blue chip stocks and held them till the end of 1945-- when World War II ended?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A former Federal Reserve economist says yes, and he is warning that rising prices could send shockwaves through the economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: DOCU - DocuSign Inc., Union Labor Cost, 15- or 30-Year Mortgage, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., VB - Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, VO - Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF, MS - Morgan Stanley, HCSG - Healthcare Services Group Inc., GSK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR, T - AT&T Inc., IAI - iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF, LUV - Southwest Airlines Co., TOST - Toast Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Over the past 30 years, what do you suppose was the AVERAGE yearly return of the S&P 500? And-- how much do you think the S&P 500 index dropped over 2 months at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The cryptocurrency market had a rough weekend when the prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano and Dogecoin, all dropped. Today's Stocks & Topics: AMKR - Amkor Technology Inc., NASDAQ, Transportation Sector, ZNGA - Zynga Inc. Cl A, PHO - Invesco Water Resources ETF, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, TPOR - Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares, Cathie Wood, JOAN - JOANN Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Though recent divergences aren’t as extreme as those seen in March 2000, there is a theory that postulates they are nevertheless much higher than the norm. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORAN - Orange ADR, DIDI - DiDi Global Inc. ADR, Jobs Report, Current Technical Analysis About the Market, KRBN – Krane Shares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, STNE - StoneCo Ltd. Cl A, CRSR - Corsair Gaming Inc., AVGO - Broadcom Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Looming tax hikes and lofty share prices encourage many to take profits, but could this activity be a 'warning sign'? Today's Stocks & Topics: DFIVX - DFA International Value Portfolio Institutional, Retail Trends, Inflation, ALL - Allstate Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Carbon Credit Funds, HMC - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ADR, 401k, Roth I-R-A, WU - Western Union Co., MTTR - Matterport Inc., Investing in the Market.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Starting next year, a House-passed bill would prohibit all taxpayers from converting their after-tax contributions using the "backdoor" method to a Roth IRA. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, Inflation, Modern Monetary Theory, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., T - AT&T Inc., New Investor, HEAR - Turtle Beach Corp., Ethereum Cryptocurrency, WU - Western Union Co., RKLB - Rocket Lab USA Inc., The Infrastructure Bill.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The real estate market has been white hot in 2021 but if you’re thinking about buying or selling next year, you’ll want to know what to expect. Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, Market Drop, 401k, DIS - Walt Disney Co., EXPI - eXp World Holdings Inc., Dividends, Strong Support, UUP - Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund, T - AT&T Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR., Chip Shortage. TRIVIA QUESTION: "By age group, which set of Americans have purchased more crypto than other age ranges?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investing in options — or contracts allowing you to bet on which direction you think a stock price is going — hit a record high in 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: HIMX - Himax Technologies Inc. ADR, Supply Change, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., Dividends, RBLX - Roblox Corp., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., The American Innovation and Choice Online Act, VAW - Vanguard Materials ETF, MMS - Maximus Inc., Quick Ratio, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Options.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Long-Short Mutual Funds, Investing for Kids, Over the Counter Stocks, ETFs, Cryptocurrency for Beginners, 401k, How Many Stocks in a Portfolio, Stocks Indicators, I-Bonds, Unusual Expectations, How to Get Stocks Information, Stock Adjustment, Investing in ETFs, Investing at Old Age, Stimulus Check, Equity, Company Stocks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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: Roth IRA, Mutual Funds, Rebuilding after Bankruptcy, Pullbacks, P.E. Ratio, High Yield, 200 Day Moving Average, New Roth I-R-A, Treasury Bonds, 15 or 30 Year Mortgage, Equity & Retirement, Exchange vs. O-T-C Stocks, Buy & Sell ETFs, Life Insurance, New Investor Question, Weak Dollar, Cannabis Companies, Starting Out, Stocks Indicators, Keep or Sell.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 4% rule states that you should be able to comfortably live off of 4% of your money in investments in your first year of retirement but, recently, some financial planners have re-evaluated that assumption. Today's Stocks & Topics: SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., Holiday Sales, Russia, Inflation, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., GOOG - Alphabet Inc., Covered Calls, Dividend and Stock Price, MA - Mastercard Inc., GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Dividends, NUE - Nucor Corp. or VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, APTV - Aptiv PLC. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What do you suppose is the AVERAGE unpaid balance that American homeowners have for mortgages-- as of 2020?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inflation affects various security types differently, but there are some ways to hedge against it. Today's Stocks & Topics: MGY - Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., WY - Weyerhaeuser Co., Holiday Travel, Oil, Bull Running Out of Steam, DIS - Walt Disney Co., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., JAMF - Jamf Holding Corp., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., SPX - S&P 500 Index, NIO - NIO Inc. ADR. TRIVIA QUESTION: "What do you suppose was the amount of U.S. HOUSEHOLD DEBT at the end of 2020? AND-- for the 2020 pandemic year, did the CREDIT CARD delinquency rate... DECREASE or INCREASE?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Realtors are now predicting full-year sales of over 6 million, which would be the highest number of sales since 2006. Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Co., Capital Gains, New House Bill and Taxes, PBFX - PBF Logistics LP, BITO - ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, INRG - iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF, Inflation, RIG - Transocean Ltd., Jerome Powell, QRVO - Qorvo Inc., BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., ALLY - Ally Financial Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s been a blockbuster year for U.S. public market listings, which just surpassed an unprecedented $1 trillion marker, a record that more than doubles 2020 levels. Today's Stocks & Topics: KMTUY - Komatsu Ltd. ADR, SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., Car Rentals, Penny Stocks, Creative Destruction. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Once upon a time, when Bitcoin went up, Ethereum went up and when Bitcoin went down, Ethereum went down-- but that has changed. Today's Stocks & Topics: Return on Invested Capital, China, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., FLT - FleetCor Technologies Inc., PSFE - Paysafe Ltd., MMM - 3M Co., F - Ford Motor Co., RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, Transaction Fees.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Across all market sectors, iconic companies are under pressure from activists to split up or are making the decision to look within their own operations and slim down. Today's Stocks & Topics: XEL - Xcel Energy Inc., Fannie & Freddie, Inflation, China, PCAR - Paccar Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., LZ - LegalZoom.com Inc., SG - Sweetgreen, Inc., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF, STKL - SunOpta Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Surging prices, a labor shortage, and a broken supply chain are making Americans uneasy. Today's Stocks & Topics: QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, WU - Western Union Co., Creating a Trust, RRD - R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., NNDM - Nano Dimension Ltd. ADR, GUSH - Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2X Shares, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., FRHC - Freedom Holding Corp., Retail Sales, Labor Participation Rate. TRIVIA QUESTION: "With the worker shortage having an impact, can you name several of the large American companies that are already paying-- or have agreed to pay-- employees $15 per hour?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The contention of one high profile investor is that the false characterization of inflation as transitory is risky-- and the Fed is making a major policy mistake. Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Five Reasons Why the Stock Market Might Be Weaker in 2022, Price Increases and Consumers, Pay Mortgage or Retirement Plan, NHI - National Health Investors Inc., MYRG - MYR Group Inc., SCI - Service Corp. International, HOPE - Hope Bancorp Inc., Investing Options, X - United States Steel Corp., MO - Altria Group Inc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Companies around the world are battling supply chain bottlenecks as a post-pandemic spike in consumer demand is overwhelming industrial production capabilities. Today's Stocks & Topics: XOP - SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., Young Workers with Large Pay Increases, Consumer Sentiment, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, MMP - Magellan Midstream Partners L.P., ADS - Alliance Data Systems Corp., Fixed Income Alternatives, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., C - Citigroup Inc., Copper Stocks, WTRH - Waitr Holdings Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nearly three-fourths of millennial women, ages 25 to 40 years old, are now investing outside their retirement accounts and compared to other age groups, they are also more likely to invest for specific goals. Today's Stocks & Topics: IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. Inflation, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., MMC - Marsh & McLennan Cos, Copper Stocks, Comparable Securities, ELY - Callaway Golf Co., RIVN - Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A, NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp. and Justin Klein interviews an expert on the easy and cost-effective way to set-up a will or a trust.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The government’s producer price index, which serves as a gauge of final demand prices from goods producers, rose 0.6% which is an indicator that inflation pressures are continuing to burden the U.S. economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., Disney’s Earnings, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., Consumer Price Index, 401k Contributions, EPAM - EPAM Systems Inc., New Spending Package, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., EBF - Ennis Inc., DM - Desktop Metal Inc., T - AT&T Inc., Electric Vehicles Sales. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Of the 44 countries evaluated in the 2021 Global Retirement Index (GRI), what RANK do you think America earned? Were we first, last, or somewhere in between?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Four S&P 500 sectors — industrials, consumer staples, consumer discretionary and technology — reached fresh all-time highs Friday (11/5), the index’s seventh straight day of gains. Today's Stocks & Topics: Selling Roth I-R-A Stocks Before Retirement, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., UUUU - Energy Fuels Inc., NLOK – Norton Life Lock Inc., Natural Gas, SSRM - SSR Mining Inc., COP – Conoco Phillips, DD - DuPont de Nemours Inc., ZG - Zillow Group Inc. Cl A, PCRFY - Panasonic Corp. ADR, WY - Weyerhaeuser Co, China Property Sector. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name the 6 stages of Career Growth"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cryptocurrencies are known for their volatile price swings, with moves of up to 20% higher or lower relatively common. Today's Stocks & Topics: LPX - Louisiana-Pacific Corp., New Legislation, Post-Covid Economy, MFA - MFA Financial Inc., Preferred Bonds or Preferred ETFs, VLTA - Volta Inc., WES - Western Midstream Partners L.P., YETI - YETI Holdings Inc., IAT - iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF, RIVN - Rivian Automotive, ARCB - ArcBest Corp., Natural Gas.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zillow shares have lost two-thirds of their value since February as the company’s new home-buying business turned into a money-losing albatross. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Jobs Report, California’s Natural Gas, IRS Limits for Next Year, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., MDC - M.D.C. Holdings Inc, Index Funds, WCC - Wesco International Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Even though the Federal Reserve didn’t raise its benchmark rate Wednesday, the days of low rates are clearly numbered, and consumers can expect to pay more. Today's Stocks & Topics: SYN - Synthetic Biologics Inc, IEA - Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc., I-Bonds, STNG - Scorpio Tankers Inc., JAMF - Jamf Holding Corp., RILY - B. Riley Financial Inc., Mortgage and Retirement, BG - Bunge Ltd., SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., DISCA - Discovery Inc. Series A, AMC - AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. Cl A, PCG - PG&E Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The small-cap-focused Russell 2000 rose nearly 3% on Monday (11/1), far better than the S&P 500 which ended the session only slightly higher. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, OPEC, Carbon Tax, PNW - Pinnacle West Capital Corp., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Insider Trading, CPB - Campbell Soup Co., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., SBOW – Silver Bow Resources Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., GSL - Global Ship Lease Inc. Cl A, PFG - Principal Financial Group Inc., GVP - GSE Systems Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A strong year suggests that a decent amount of capital gains will be paid out. Today's Stocks & Topics: MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., Rules and Regulations About Cryptocurrency, Financial Planner, American Airlines, IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, IWR - iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, XSD - SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF, GNW - Genworth Financial Inc. Cl A, Infinite Banking, Private Contract Association, Limited Liability Company (LLC). TRIVIA QUESTION: "What's the average number of holidays employees get paid each year in the U.S.? AND-- about how much does it cost the federal government in wage dollars to fund each PAID holiday?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Of the nearly 3,000 active funds analyzed by Morningstar, only 47% survived and outperformed their average passive counterpart in the 12 months through June 2021. Today's Stocks & Topics: CEI - Camber Energy Inc., Central Banks, Oil & Gas, 401k, RY - Royal Bank of Canada, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., VICI - VICI Properties Inc., Onshoring, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, SNDR - Schneider National Inc. Cl B, Interest Rates, PSEC - Prospect Capital Corp., I-R-A, International Banks, Value of a Stock, UHAL - Amerco.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The majority of Fed officials who have spoken on inflation say they think it’s temporary and likely to clear up once supply chain issues have dissipated, but many traders are expecting a more aggressive response.Also in this podcast: Healthcare Services Group Inc. - HCSG, Dow Inc. - DOW, Investment Co. PLC (UK) - INVA, EQT Corp. - EQT; Do Fibonacci numbers tell us anything about the market today?, Which investing strategy should I use?, iTunes review question: What does taking profits mean?, Steve comments on new battery technology and the building real estate "difficulties" in China, Steve shares highlights of the KPP Premium Newsletter, and MORE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The U.S. economic recovery slowed sharply in the previous three months and, as products remained stranded at normally bustling ports, employers struggled to find workers and consumers battled with rising prices.Also in this podcast: Vanguard CA Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund - (VCAIX), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust - (SPY), Boston Beer Co. - (SAM), Medical Properties Trust Inc. - (MPW), Smartsheet Inc. - (SMAR); Donor advised funds, Justin comments on the FTC scrutiny of Facebook, and MORE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy