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Markets are in rally mode, having risen a few percentage points in just days. But before you get too bullish, listen to what’s behind it…  On today’s show, I share why the strong start to earnings season is misleading... why the market isn’t as cheap as it looks… and why next year’s earnings estimates need to come way down.  My bearish thesis hasn't changed—and this mini rally gives us the perfect opportunity to bet against the market. Last week, I hosted an emergency briefing to share an amazing strategy for multiplying your money as stocks fall. In this episode What’s really behind this rally [0:30] Earnings aren’t as good as they look [8:35] Why stocks can’t keep rising [19:20] The current market P/E is misleading [22:55] How to make a fortune once stocks start crashing again [34:30] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/

On Tuesday, I held an emergency briefing to explain why I believe stocks could fall significantly from current levels… and how to not only protect your portfolio, but make a fortune. If you missed it, not to worry—you can check out the . Next, Daniel and I discuss Biden’s shocking (and tonedeaf) statements about a recession… the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data—and whether we’ll see any relief from inflation… why valuations are still way too high… and why this earnings season will be one for the ages. Plus, some good news about my beloved Eagles. In this episode  [1:55] What is Biden smoking? [6:15] Breaking down the latest CPI and PPI numbers [8:00] Why stock valuations must come down [16:10] This earnings season will be ugly [18:15] Why the Moneyflow Trader strategy is like shooting fish in a barrel [30:30] The Eagles are at it again [40:48] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wal

On today’s show, I explain why the upcoming earnings season will be ugly—and why a market crash is imminent… How the Fed is using the wrong data to guide its decisions—and why it won’t be bailing out the markets anytime soon. But crashes don’t just clean people out… they also mint millionaires. You’ve just got to know how to play them. That’s why I’m hosting an urgent briefing tonight at 8 p.m ET—to share not only how to protect yourself… but make a fortune in the coming market crash. . In this episode  Tonight at 8 p.m.: [0:30] Brace yourself for a rough earnings season [2:15]  Why the market will remain weak for a long time 13:20] The Fed is looking at the wrong data [15:35] Central banks won’t stop a market crash [24:15] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitch

Andrew Horowitz, president and founder of Horowitz & Company and host of The Disciplined Investor podcast, joins me once again to discuss the only thing moving these markets: the Fed. We explain why the Fed is hell-bent on hiking rates—and whether it’s conducting an ill-conceived experiment on the economy… Why you shouldn’t pin your hopes on the Fed… and Andrew’s advice for this market. Plus, Andrew’s new fetish could make him a lot of money in the metaverse. In this episode  Don’t pin your market hopes on the Fed [4:28] Why is the Fed hiking rates so aggressively? [8:15] How the Fed could start saving face [21:30] Andrew’s advice for this market [26:35] How Andrew could make money in the metaverse [38:30]  Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast

The ongoing drama between Elon Musk and Twitter… Twitter’s threat to democracy… And whether Trump will be returning to the platform. Plus, who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines? Why oil prices will soar past $100 per barrel… And how to use politics to your advantage when it comes to investing.   In this episode  The Musk/Twitter saga continues [0:30] Tom Brady’s divorce… And the lucky fan who caught Aaron Judge’s home run ball [10:30] OPEC’s major production announcement [15:15] Who’s behind the pipeline explosion? [20:55]  Saudi Arabia's warning to the U.S. [27:15] How to use politics to your advantage when investing [32:50] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 -- : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/p

My awful experience buying a new car and what it says about the general economy… Why I don’t expect the latest market rally to last… And how to make a fortune from market crashes. In this episode  A rant about buying a car [0:30] Our “car salesmen” economy [12:00]  Why I don’t trust this market rally [19:10]  What the Fed should do to preserve it [30:10] How to make a fortune during a market crash [35:34] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 -- : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   : https://twitter.com/frankcurzio :. https://www.facebook.com/CurzioResearch/ : https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-curzio-690561a7/ :

Amir Adnani—president, CEO, and co-founder of Uranium Energy Corp.—returns to the podcast to discuss the “no-brainer” fix to the world’s energy problems: uranium. He shares how Russia is weaponizing energy (after all, sanctions are a two-way street)... the two megatrends behind the uranium bull market… and how the U.S. could end up the big winner here.  In this episode  Russia’s impact on the uranium industry [3:25] The supply/demand imbalance is bullish for uranium [9:03] How the US could reap the rewards of the uranium bull market [16:20] Details of UEC’s latest acquisition [21:00] How high uranium prices could go [33:30] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 -- : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/pod

Why the Fed is a bunch of a**holes—and they should all be fired… A billionaire who thinks we’re in for a hard landing… Proof the economy is crashing—and we could see a depression by next year... Why October will be particularly painful for the markets… When will we finally see an end to rate hikes? And one sector that will survive the Fed. In this episode  A billionaire’s advice to the Fed [1:25] All signs point to a depression around the corner [7:40] Prepare for a tough October [16:20] What does the Fed need to see to end rate hikes? [24:05] One sector the Fed can’t crash [35:20] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged podcast is available at: --: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-unplugged-frank/ -- : https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/curzio-research/wall-street-unplugged-2 -- : https://www.curzioresearch.com/category/podcast/wall-street-unplugged/   : https://twi

What’s behind today’s market move… Where I agree—and disagree—with Cathie Wood’s CNBC interview… How major companies from Walmart to Ford are entering the metaverse ()… Why October could be a terrible month for stocks… And the best way to protect yourself—and make a fortune—during a market crash.

This week is all about the Fed.  Daniel joins me once again to discuss yesterday’s interest rate hike, and what stood out about Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments… Prepare for a couple of rants on why Powell is driving blind… and what we need to see before stocks become cheap. I break down why the U.S. dollar will keep rising… and how this will impact the global economy.  Bottom line, Powell is going to push stocks significantly lower. If you don’t have portfolio protection in place, this strategy is one of the best ways to play defense… and start profiting from a falling market. In this episode [Aim for 5 bullets max]: Daniel’s reaction to Powell’s Q&A [1:25] Why this market is unlike anything we’ve ever seen [3:25]  A rising U.S dollar will cause a lot of pain [15:55]  Powell is ruining all the bull market catalysts [23:00]  How to protect yourself from a market crash [37:38] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wa

By the time you see this, the Fed will have announced its latest interest rate increase… and Fed Chair Jerome Powell will have held his press conference.  Daniel and I discuss what to expect from the market following Powell’s speech… the Fed’s big blind spot when it comes to inflation data... and why this meeting is a make-or-break moment for stocks. Next, Daniel highlights the impressive results from AutoZone (AZO)—and why good news for AZO is bad news for the economy. And I explain why banks—which typically benefit from higher rates—are suffering from the Fed’s actions. In this episode  The inflation data the Fed is ignoring [4:00] Why today’s Fed meeting is a make-or-break moment for stocks[7:35] What AutoZone’s results say about the economy [15:00]  How the Fed is hurting banks [22:25]  Will we see a buying opportunity soon? [30:00]  Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged po

Tomorrow, the Fed will announce its latest interest rate hike… and investors are on the edge of their seats as they wait to hear from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. I bring in Daniel Creech to get his take on how hawkish (or dovish) the Fed will be.  Daniel shares some wild details from Powell’s recent speech from Jackson Hole… and explains why Fed members are happy to see the markets fall.  I recap why the Fed is out of its mind lately, as it ignores the most important data when it comes to inflation. But there’s still a chance it comes to its senses. I break down exactly what the Fed could say that would spark a 1,000-point rally tomorrow. Hedge fund manager and “SPAC King” Chamath Palihapitiya is in the news again after canceling two of his SPAC deals. Prepare for a rant on why SPACs aren’t a level playing field for regular investors… how these rich guys pump the share prices before dumping their positions… and how much money Chamath made on these kinds of deals.  Lastly, if you’re interested in fully-vetted pri

I start today’s podcast with the headlines you should pay attention to about digital assets, NFTs, and the billions flowing into this space… Then, Dr. Ravi Singh, internet pioneer with a Ph.D in social media and technology, joins me to explain what you need to know about NFTs… how you could use them to monetize your social media—and even build generational wealth for your great-grandkids… and why NFTs will be extremely valuable in the metaverse. Plus, he shares what he learned about influence and engagement from analyzing Trump’s tweets. I break down why Wall Street still isn’t grasping this the potential of NFTs… and why they represent an opportunity like no other for life-changing returns. In this episode  Positive news stories in crypto/NFTs [0:30] Dr. Ravi Singh explains what you need to know about NFTs [9:00] Your social media could be an NFT goldmine [11:05]  What happens to your content when you die? [15:20] Why NFTs are valuable in the metaverse [16:58] Why NFTs represent the opportunity of a lifetim

After yesterday’s market selloff, investors are processing a lot of negative news… I break down the details of the latest inflation numbers… why yesterday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data doesn’t paint an accurate picture of what’s really going on… and why the Fed should be focused on today’s Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers—which tell a completely different story. Plus, I share why I think there’s more pain ahead for the stock market. Despite the 10% pullback in Bitcoin yesterday, Daniel shares some exciting news for the crypto industry: Some of the biggest names on Wall Street have joined forces to launch a new crypto exchange: EDX Markets.  Finally, I share a no-brainer solution to the chaos in the global energy markets… (which you can get easy exposure to with The Dollar Stock Club)… In this episode  Breaking down yesterday's market plunge [0:30] The difference between CPI and PPI [4:40] How the Fed will cause more pain for stocks [11:38] Wall Street’s biggest names have teamed up on crypto [23:14]  Y

Markets are down sharply as today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in hotter than expected—leaving investors worried the Fed will continue its aggressive interest rate hikes. Prepare for a rant on the government’s “creative” inflation calculations… and why the Fed should ignore the CPI figure altogether—but won’t.  I explain how world governments are contributing to 40-year-high inflation… what the Fed should do to finally tame it… and why markets could drop 20% from here if the Fed doesn’t get its act together. On the plus side, I expect the Fed’s actions to lead to some great deals on Black Friday. In this episode [Aim for 5 bullets max]: Why inflation data came in hotter than expected [0:30] How the government fudges inflation data [3:00] Experts continue to be dead-wrong on inflation [10:58]  My advice to the Fed [16:05 Why the markets could fall 20% from here [29:25] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-s

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is partnering with Coinbase to offer crypto to its clients. Daniel and I discuss why this is huge for the crypto space… and why every investor should have exposure to crypto—even during this brutal bear market. We also highlight when we expect the U.S. government to clarify crypto regulations. Samsung recently warned investors that semiconductor demand will drop in the second half of 2022. I break down this grim economic warning… and the similar signals we’re seeing from other corners of the economy.  Finally, Daniel shares a “boring” company that rewards shareholders through any economic conditions… and I share my favorite play on end-of-summer entertainment. In this episode  You need crypto exposure—now [2:20] What BlackRock’s announcement means for the crypto space [4:30) Why asset managers are changing their tune on crypto [11:00] When can we expect U.S. crypto regulations? [21:50] What to make of Samsung’s semiconductor warning [28:00] Two stocks we like rig

Fed members can’t help themselves: They continue to move markets with their speeches and seem dead-set on crashing every asset class. (And Daniel thinks the Fed is trolling me.) The Wall Street Journal reports that the Fed may hike interest rates by another 75 basis points later this month… and continue its aggressive path for the foreseeable future. I break down how hard and fast stocks will fall from current levels if the Fed follows through on this plan. In fact, it’s pushing us towards a depression. Turning to energy, Daniel highlights why all investors should have exposure to oil & gas stocks right now… and one activist investor urging more oil and natural gas production. But I disagree, and explain the no-brainer way to play the energy markets (which you can get easy exposure to with The Dollar Stock Club)… In this episode Is the Fed trolling me? [1:00] Why the Fed is scaring the s*** out of me [6:25] The data the Fed should pay attention to [8:15] Hard proof inflation will keep coming down [11:50]

I’m getting a lot of questions regarding , when I stated I’d gone bearish.  While data shows inflation is coming down—along with the price of oil (the sector with the largest impact on consumers)—the Fed seems hell-bent on more interest rate hikes. I share what I need to see to rejoin the bullish camp… and why I’m struggling to find a growth catalyst for markets.  But it’s not all negative…  There are two sectors you can scale into now… and reap the rewards once the Fed finally realizes its plan is working and eases rates. (Hint: One is biotech.) In this episode  The Fed is ignoring the data on inflation [0:30] Oil prices’ critical impact on consumers [2:00]  What I need to see to become bullish again [7:30]  What to look for in earnings estimates [12:04]  Why “don’t fight the Fed” is a two-way street [21:00]  Two sectors to scale into right now [28:50]  Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall St

Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at The Oxford Club, is back on the show to discuss the economy… income opportunities… and biotech. He explains why the market pullback is great for income investors… how to accelerate the long-term compounding process—a financial phenomenon most investors ignore… and why he’s looking at bonds for income.  Income investors should also consider Unlimited Income, where the average recommendation is still up… and spitting out consistent cash payments month after month—despite the recent pullback. Marc shares how he finds great bonds… how to avoid simple bond investing mistakes… and why investors don’t need to worry about stocks when they practice one simple bond strategy. We also discuss the volatility in biotech… and the solid risk/reward setup he sees right now.  In this episode  Why Marc thinks the market will go lower [2:40] How investors can accelerate compounding [5:22] Individual bonds vs. bond funds and ETFs [12:00] Marc’s methodology for investing in individual

Today’s show starts with a look at the recent earnings from Chewy (CHWY), an online marketplace for pet-related goods. Daniel and I discuss the results… what they tell us about consumers’ spending habits… and what to watch out for when investing in retailers.   Despite the ongoing market volatility, I highlight one asset class everyone should be buying right now… and why it’s poised to rip higher on any sign of a slowdown in the Fed’s interest rate hikes. We’ll be taking advantage of the uptrend in my Curzio Venture Opportunities newsletter. (If you’re not a member, join us here… get my picks as soon as they’re released.) Switching gears a bit… The massive amount of money pouring into the metaverse is mind-boggling… especially when you consider it’s happening in the midst of a brutal bear market for the tech sector. Daniel and I discuss some of the criticisms about the metaverse (like the current graphics quality) and explain why the critics are missing the long-term picture. I explain what to focus on when c