On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, investing veteran Rick Rule returns to the show. Rick is president and CEO of Rule Investment Media and a director at Sprott. He joins Dan and Corey to talk about the trend of global electrification and all things copper. (00:00) Dan and Corey kick off the podcast by discussing a crucial topic – the global net-zero-emissions target set by institutions, corporations, and governments. To achieve this ambitious goal by 2050, there will need to be an increase in green-power generation and electric vehicles. A significant rise in demand for this essential resource would lead to higher copper prices. (00:48) Rick then joins the conversation to share his profound insights on the electrification of the world. The copper talk continues, with Rick passionately emphasizing that achieving net-zero emissions is an inevitable and vital goal. Dan raises pertinent questions about copper production's inability to keep pace with demand. (22:07) Then, Dan and Rick cover the two major copper-producing nations that have been at the forefront of meeting this demand... Chile and Peru. While Chile's mining industry is threatened by shifting political priorities, Peru grapples with the influence of nongovernmental organizations. (43:18) ➡️ Watch Here

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome frequent guest Marko Papic back to the show. Marko is a partner and chief strategist for asset-management platform Clocktower. Together, they tackle the shifting landscape of globalization, the dominance of the U.S. dollar, and investment opportunities in emerging markets. (00:00) Dan and Corey kick off the podcast by discussing the perplexing issue of the U.S. government "losing money while making money." They explore the implications of this inefficiency and its connection to the broader topics of inflation, recent Consumer Price Index data, and the Federal Reserve's monetary policies. (00:41) Then, Marko joins the conversation to share his thoughts on multipolarity, or the distribution of power among several countries. Despite the rise of emerging markets and the global shift toward multipolarity, the U.S. dollar remains the predominant currency worldwide. Marko believes "the dollar will continue to have stickiness as a predominant currency," but he predicts a steep decline within the next year." (28:07) Marko concludes by highlighting that investors can still profit by adopting a longer-term perspective that considers geopolitical and macroeconomic trends. He suggests keeping an eye on economies with favorable prospects, such as Indonesia's control of the Nickel market, Vietnam's vital role in global trade, and Mexico's refrain from fiscal stimulus packages. (45:57) ➡️ Watch Here

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey are joined by Paul Podolsky. Paul previously worked as a strategist for Bridgewater Associates – one of the largest hedge funds in the world – for nearly 16 years. Now, he's the founder of Still Press, an author, and the host of the Things I Didn't Learn in School podcast. But first, Dan and Corey discuss Ben & Jerry's recent tweet about "stolen Indigenous land," as well as the broader implications for businesses engaging in political activism. They explore the potential impact on market performance, consumer behavior, and the overall perception of companies like Target, Disney, Starbucks, Unilever, and Anheuser-Busch. (00:41) Paul then joins the conversation to highlight his experiences at Bridgewater under billionaire investor Ray Dalio and share insights on the second-largest economy in the world, China. He says Chinese assets can offer positive expected returns and low correlation with other assets, which makes them attractive today. However, Paul draws from his experience with trading Russian assets to inform his views on China. He emphasizes that the future of both China and Russia remains uncertain. (19:40) Lastly, Paul shares his insights on another potentially lucrative emerging market... Chile. Despite the challenges Chile faces due to political fluctuations, Paul explains how it remains an investable option for those seeking diversification. As global economic debates continue, it's crucial for investors to carefully evaluate the potential returns and risks of investing in emerging markets. (45:27) ➡️ Watch Here

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey are joined by equity analyst John Zolidis. He's the president and founder of Quo Vadis Capital, which provides research for both professional money managers and individual investors, specifically in the retail and restaurant sectors.  Dan and Corey kick off the podcast by discussing what they're bullish on – what they like, what they want to buy, and what they're buying. Corey expresses optimism in U.S. stocks, citing their recovery and global financial leadership as "the best house in a bad neighborhood." Dan shares his optimism for the housing sector, highlighting historically low inventory levels. (00:41) Then, John joins the conversation to share his perspective on the possibility of beating the market and overcoming cognitive biases in investing. He brings up "the wise-man problem," referring to the cognitive bias that arises from an individual's belief that they have seen and understood all market situations based on past experiences. (19:41) John challenges the belief that outperforming the market is impossible, citing the importance of understanding companies and long-term prospects. John emphasizes the need to align investments with financial goals and avoid short-term performance targets influenced by media hype. He believes a longer-term perspective is the key to gaining an edge as an individual investor. (39:23) ➡️ Watch Here

In this special mailbag episode of Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey delve into a wide range of questions from their audience. They shed light on prevailing market sentiments and offer valuable advice. But first, Dan debriefs Corey on his recent trip to Vail, Colorado for the VALUEx conference This is a valuable conversation on investor sentiment that you won't want to miss. And it even provides insights that will help guide investors seeking to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Keep sending your thoughts and questions to feedback@investorhour.com and let us know what's on your mind! ➡️ Watch Here

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey are joined by frequent guest Vitaliy Katsenelson. He's the CEO and chief investment officer at portfolio-management company Investment Management Associates, or IMA. In his fourth appearance on the Investor Hour podcast, Vitaliy returns to discuss his approach to being a constraint investor and discovering undervalued companies for all his clients. But first, Dan and Corey talk about the recent Federal Reserve meeting, the implications of the central bank's words and actions, and where they think the Fed will go from here. Dan and Corey both believe that in the near term, the market is telling us that we're coming to the end of the rate-hike cycle but "people just aren't buying it" yet. Since the stock market has been doing well these past couple of weeks, Dan thinks the Fed probably won't start cutting rates anytime soon. And because the unemployment rate is still near a record low, Dan and Corey argue that it's the only logical place to look when making a case for rate cuts. Vitaliy then joins the conversation to share the origin of his vacation-style conference, VALUEx Vail... the screening process for attendees... and what Dan should expect while attending this week in Vail, Colorado. Afterward, they discuss the importance of constraints in life and how that relates to investing. Dan says... "People are really creative when they are backed into a corner and they have a lot of constraints on them." Watch Here

In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour podcast, Dan and Corey are joined by Enrique Abeyta, an analyst from Empire Financial Research. Enrique shares his insights on investing and offers stock advice through his newsletters. The discussion starts with the recent lawsuits filed by the SEC against Coinbase Global and Binance for offering securities without proper licenses. Enrique then talks about his mosaic approach to investing, which involves analyzing various data points and perspectives. The conversation also covers the impact of technology on asset management and newsletters, the value versus growth investing debate, and Enrique's views on the banking industry. ➡️ Watch Here

In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey are joined by Jeff Phillips. He's a well-respected expert in the resource and mining industries and president of Global Market Development. With more than 20 years of experience consulting with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, Jeff is one of the most trusted names in his field. Now, he's giving us an exclusive look into his "highly speculative" approach to investing.   But first, Dan and Corey discuss the recent impressive U.S. employment numbers and their potential impact on interest rates. According to Dan, "It ain't looking like a recession anymore." After that, Dan and Corey examine the burgeoning artificial-intelligence ("AI") bubble – highlighting Nvidia's recent run, its continued growth, and its varying effects on different professions and sectors.  Then, Jeff joins the conversation to talk about his unique approach to speculation. Jeff shares his belief that the financial markets are facing a significant problem and are on the verge of a substantial decline in asset valuations. However, amid this cautionary note, Jeff highlights the potential for exceptional growth in speculative natural resource stocks. He thinks they're a promising investment in an otherwise uncertain market landscape... ➡️ Watch Here

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey are joined by Alfonso "Alf" Peccatiello. He's the founder and CEO of disruptive investment-strategy firm The Macro Compass. His company provides educational macroeconomic analysis and professional portfolio strategies to bridge the gap between Wall Street and everyday investors. And Alf brings those same skills to the podcast by simplifying complex topics for our listeners. Dan and Corey begin the episode by talking about chipmaker Nvidia. Its recent earnings report sent shares soaring and prompted one of the biggest moves in U.S. stock market history by market cap. Part of the reason for that big move was the company projecting a huge increase in sales next quarter. The chips that Nvidia makes will help with the coming artificial-intelligence revolution, so investors are buying in hand over fist. However, Dan and Corey question whether the company is worth these high valuations. Alf then joins the conversation to discuss the debt ceiling. He predicts that U.S. politicians will probably reach a deal to raise it... but he also analyzes the magnitude and severity of damage to economic growth that a default would bring. Alf further explains that he believes Republican Party members are using time to their advantage to try to get the best out of the deal, since the Democrats took more time to start negotiations. Regardless of what happens with the deal, he warns... Investors must always have attackers and defenders in their portfolio. Next, Alf mentions the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes and how those have caused U.S. stocks to remain relatively expensive. But even with this poor outlook for U.S. stocks, he points out that you can still find "attackers" in Japanese stocks. With the country's nominal growth picking up, wages rising over 4%, and the new Bank of Japan governor not rushing to raise interest rates, Japanese equities are reasonably valued and poised for growth. Lastly, Alf and Dan revisit March's banking meltdown. Alf notes that loose regulations led to terrible risk management, but he argues that the rest of the banking industry will not be affected much. Now, though, the second part of the problem is exposure to commercial real estate, credit quality, and the asset quality of bank loans. In short, the banking system is deteriorating. Tune in to hear Alf and Dan's take on what's coming next so you can prepare yourself for this slow-moving train wreck.

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey are joined by fellow Stansberry Research analysts John Doody and Garrett Goggin. John, an ex-economics professor, started Gold Stock Analyst (GSA) in 1994 and even popularized the metric "market cap per ounce." Meanwhile, Garrett is a chartered financial analyst and certified market technician who started his career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange before ultimately joining GSA in 2010. Dan and Corey start off by talking about how economists have continued to call for a recession in the coming three months... for the past nine months. With consumer spending growing, gross domestic product ("GDP") rising, and the housing market looking better, the two discuss the possibility that we're already in a recession... and question whether we need to reevaluate the criteria for a recession. Dan notes that despite two consecutive quarters of negative GDP – the textbook definition of a recession – an official recession has still not been called. John and Garrett then join the conversation to discuss the recent run on banks. Garrett notes that the federal-funds rate is too high. With the economy slowing down, he says that the Federal Reserve will have to start cutting rates soon. Plus, if the government raises the debt ceiling, the Fed's balance sheet will continue higher. This will be a good thing for gold. As Garrett explains... A banker's best friend is a shareholder's worst enemy. The conversation then shifts to John's gold stock portfolio. He mentions that he only looks for companies that have already completed a feasibility study or are already in the production stage. John points out that the gold companies in his portfolio are all at different stages in the process. He also warns that there could be a two- to three-year period after the feasibility study where nothing exciting happens to the stock. Adding to that, Garrett emphasizes that when looking at gold companies, it's imperative to analyze how the company is being managed. That way, you can make sure it's generating good shareholder value. Lastly, Garrett and John argue that royalty companies are structured to get lucky... by locking in costs. The companies do this so that as the price of gold rises, they can continue expanding. As long as one of its 100 mines does well, a royalty company will thrive. Royalty stocks certainly have their benefits in comparison with mining stocks. But as John and Garrett discuss, mining stocks are also extremely leveraged.