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Powell Says on Track to See "A Significant Decline in Inflation"State of the Union TakeawaysDelta Gives Second 5% Pay Raise in 12 MonthsDIS Earnings ReportFollow Perdue on Twitter @mikemperdueSponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week the China Shop, fan favorite economist Eric Mason, (CFO of Quincy, MA) returns to fill us in on what's happened over the past year. The topics from this conversation were as wide and diverse as they were entertaining! Everything from an update on Russian sanctions to why we shouldn't be up all night worrying about China and even a discussion on chatGPT and how hard it is for teachers to catch cheaters.About Eric:Eric is a practicing labor economist, who currently works as a chief financial officer for the city of Quincy, Ma. His area of research focuses primarily on small business and macroeconomics trends. Eric has a special interest in historical economics, cliometrics and steers clear of ideological hardlines, preferring to use empirical analysis in his appearances.Guest Links:theinformaleconomist.com - Eric's WebsiteSocials:Follow Eric on LinkedInSponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, any hopes of a dovish pivot from the latest FOMC meeting had cold water thrown on it by the surprising NFP numbers. In Stock News, Dan updates us on Adani and Kyle looks closer at the management comments from Ford and Apple's earnings reports. Over in the Crypto Corner, Munger is back trashing crypto (again) while Dan wonders why he hasn't joined team hacker yet. For The Bet, Kyle gives Dan the chance to combine January and February before revealing last week's results...Check out Dan's newest podcast, Conspiracied History here!Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends (or to help fix Kyle's sewer line), then you can donate here!SponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Powell Says No Rate Cuts in 2023Fed Seen Likely to Raise Rates Above 5% After Strong Jobs ReportRon Insana Says Even with Big Jobs Report, Signs of Disinflation are ThereFormer FDIC Chair Says Fed Has Credibility ProblemFord 4th Quarter Profit Drops 90%Apple CEO Spooks Investers with One Repeated PhraseBig Wall Street Names Exposed to Adani's PlungeMusk Found Not Guilty in Tweet TrialNordstrom Stock Soars on Cohen InvestmentN. Korea Hackers Stole $1.7b in 2022BTC Manipulation Price OutlookCharlie Munger Calls Crypto "A Gambling Contract"Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

News Links:FOMC Press ReleaseMETA Earnings SummaryErik's Links:esInvests - YouTubeesInvests - WebsiteSponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's guest is the founder and CEO of FLX Networks, a technology platform modernizing the engagement between asset and wealth management firms. Listen along as we discuss Brian's journey into the financial world and how those experiences lead to the founding of FLX. We also touch on the changes in the financial planning industry before learning about Brian's investment philosophy that culminates in a fun discussion about the importance of culture.About Brian:Brian Moran is the CEO and Founder of FLX, a technology platform modernizing the engagement between asset and wealth management firms. Brian launched FLX in December 2019, addressing a need for the modernization in the asset and wealth management industries. Prior to founding FLX, he held multiple senior leadership roles, where he guided teams of financial professionals at Neuberger Berman and AMG to more than $100 billion in sales. During his 20 + year career, Brian has developed a broad perspective due to his numerous roles within the distribution ecosystem, including Wholesaling, National Accounts, Divisional Sales Management, Head of Broker Dealer Sales, Head of National Accounts and Co-lead of US Retail Distribution.Brian earned a BS in Marketing from Penn State University, and an MBA in Finance from Temple University. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and is actively involved in numerous industry organizations, such as the New York Economic Club, the Money Management Institute and the Catalyst Group.Guest Links:FLX Networks WebsiteSocial Links:Follow FLX Networks on TwitterFollow Brian on LinkedInSponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, Dan and Kyle are discussing the latest inflation numbers and economists' Fed predictions, along with the bullish price action in the SPY. In Stock News, a new short report from Hindenburg causes big moves in India's Adani, things get worse for INTC and Chevron and UNP announce massive buybacks. Over in the Crypto Corner, Kyle updates us on the "big" DOJ crypto announcement, while another crypto company seems to lack risk management controls. For The Bet, Kyle tries desperately not to ruin Dan's big returns from last week.Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends, then you can donate here!SponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Japan and Netherlands Join US in China Chip ControlsInflation Rate Slows to 15 Month LowFed Set to Deliver 1/4bps Rate HikeS&P Nears First Golden Cross in 2.5 YearsINTC has Worst Day in 15 MonthsAdani Stock Falls after Hindenburg ReportChevron's $75B Stock BuybackHasbro Stock Tanks as Company Cuts Jobs, Warns of Weak 4th QDOJ's Comedic AnnouncementFederal Reserve Rejects Crypto Focused Bank's ApplicationDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TSLA Earnings BeatNew Residential SalesMore Layoffs Announced, Not Just TechErik's Links:esInvests - YouTubeesInvests - WebsiteSponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Or leave a message at (725) 22-BULLS. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this latest installment of Round Table, Square Traders, Erik Smolinski from esInvests returns to field options related questions from beginners Sam and Lukas. Listen along as we touch on everything from managing positions, profiting in a bear market and of course, the greeks. We also touch on strategy development and backtesting in this supersized episode. It's longer than usual, but well worth the time!Want to join an expert on the next episode? Send us an email at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com with a list of topics and a short bio and you could be selected for the next episode!About Erik:Erik is a lifelong investor and self-made millionaire looking to share how others can achieve the same. He is hoping to share his experience with active and veteran military members to expose them to opportunities.He came from a single parent low-income household, worked odd jobs as a kid, and began investing in high school. Erik wasn't going to attend college and planned to enlist in the Marines, but a mentor directed him to apply for a scholarship (which he earned). While he pursued his undergrad, he dug deeper into investing and trading - finding derivatives which he primarily trades. He completed over 6 years of active duty before transitioning to the reserves, earning an MBA during his last year. Erik then spread into real estate and angel investing as his means grew, to accelerate capital growth.About Lukas:An aspiring options trader from Wisconsin, Lukas had his first introduction to the markets and options in high school and immediately fell in love. He's 18 now and trying to figure out whether college is a good choice or not, so in the meantime he's been educating himself on options and coding, hitting the gym, and eating crayons. Ultimately looking to learn, gain experience, and perhaps make some money in the process.About Sam:Sam has been trading options since 2021. He initially became interested in options as a way to leverage his investments, specifically using LEAPS. Prior to trading options, he had been mostly focused on long-term investments for his retirement account. Sam is always looking to learn and is currently looking to use options as a tool for capturing volatility expansion and contraction in this bear market.Guest Links:esInvests YouTube ChannelesInvests WebsiteSocial Links:Follow Erik on TwitterSponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! If you enjoyed this week's guest, check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!China Shop Links:2 Bulls DiscordChina Shop MerchGuest DirectoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, Dan shares some exciting news about a new project he's been working on before diving into the latest comments from the Fed. In Stock News, Musk is expected to take the stand in his tweet trial and Google is the latest to announce another massive layoff. Over in the Crypto Corner, a major announcement is coming Wednesday from the US Justice Department, but details are scarce. With Dan's return, Random is also back and looking to make a statement in this month's Bet...Check out the merch in our new shop here!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice! Should you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising and help you find more friends, then you can donate here!SponsorshipsSupport for 2 Bulls is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Join over 7 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you…. 20% off and free worldwide shipping with the code: 2BULLS at manscaped.com.If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Join our Discord for a link and code to save 10%**Check out the custom studies for futures trading over at OrderFlow Labs. We do not receive any compensation for referrals, we just love their community and tools!To contact us, you can email us directly at 2bulls@financialineptitude.com Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Discord to get updated when new content is posted! Links:Fed Waller Wants More Tightening, Supports 25bp HikesLarry Summer Warns of 70s Style Crisis if Fed Abandons its Inflation TargetCramer Says Obsession with Mega Cap Tech is Overshadowing a Bull MarketGoogle to Lay Off 12,000 PeopleMusk Expected to Take the Stand in TrialBBBY Gets Nasdaq Delisting WarningNFLX Co-CEO Hastings Steps DownUS to Announce International Crypto ActionCraig Wright's Blacklist Resembles Bitcoin Kill Switch Proposed by SatoshiDiscord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMLearn More Here***Send us your mailing address so we can send you a smash it yourself mug when you join!***Friends of the Show:TRADEPRO AcademyMindMuscles AcademyOrderFlow LabsBeginner Stuff:Beginner EpisodesKnowledge CenterResourcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Links:Producer Price Indexes - December 2022 (bls.gov)https://www.census.gov/retail/index.htmlFundstrat Calls Inflation "Transitory"MSFT Laying off 10,000 More WorkersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy