Band of Traders - Together We Trade

This week in the China Shop, new hosts Anthony Fatseas and Sarah Glass discuss the latest CPI data and puzzle over BofA's interpretation of Powell's latest comments. In stocks, Grindr is going public and Elon Musk's TWTR deal holdup make the headlines, along with AMC's Adam Aron's plea to retail shareholders. Over in the Crypto Corner, El Salvador's expected default and COIN's recent struggles are in the spotlight this week, and in The Bet, an argument over who's pick was who's will get put to the listeners to resolve...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!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!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!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! Links:Latest CPI Data Shows Inflation Still Higher than ExpectedBofA Analysts Say the Fed Wants a Hiring FreezeSmall Business Payrolls at Odds with Strong Jobs ReportMusk Buyout of TWTR on HoldGrindr Going Public Via SPACAdam Aron Asks Retail Investors to Back Off Hostile Social Media PostsEl Salvador Expected to Default as Bitcoin DropsCOIN Admits Users May Lose Holdings if Exchange goes Bankrupt90/90 Study for Finding Market BottomsDiscord: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

Joining us in the Shop this week is Matthew Murawski, a Financial Planner at Goodstein Wealth Management. Listen along as we discuss Matthew's unusual path into the world of finance, from humble beginnings as an auto mechanic in Ohio to working his way up the ladder after uprooting to California. We also discuss his work with the Youth Business Alliance, his investment strategies and some of the crazy mistakes a good financial planner can help people avoid. About Matthew:Matthew is a financial planner at Goodstein Wealth Management and in his role, he helps manage the firm’s 401(k) clients, as well as his individual clients. He makes sure that they are positioned for future growth by providing individualized recommendations and strategies. He has been in the financial services industry for 9 years and had previously worked in the small cap venture capital space. Matthew has always had a fascination with finances ever since he was a kid and in his role at the firm, he has built his own book of business and enjoys working hard for his clients to help them succeed. He is responsible for their success and doesn’t take that responsibility lightly. He wakes up every day with a new curiosity and is always looking to implement new strategies for his clients. He enjoys the relationships of trust and guidance he has built with them.Outside of the office, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and baby daughter and is embracing the adventure of being a new dad. He also enjoys snowboarding, rowing, and running and is never one to turn down an athletic challenge. He is also involved with the Youth Business Alliance and helps mentor high school students and teach them about the economy and business.Guest Links:Goodstein Wealth Management WebsiteSocials:Follow Matthew on InstagramIf 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!2 Bulls Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, Sarah Glass of TRADEPRO Academy fills in for Kyle as he fills in for Anthony who was filling in for Dan. Listen along as Kyle and Sarah discuss the latest market news, which is mostly the recent Fed decision and NFP report. In stocks, SBUX gets hit with labor complaints, BBIG announces its Div-ex date, and the Motley Fool makes a bullish case for... OLN? Over in the Crypto Corner, a particularly important senate race in Ohio is down to two pro-crypto candidates. The first week of May is in the books and surprisingly, no one is losing money in this month's BetIf 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!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!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!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! Links:FED Hikes 50bps to Fight InflationDavid Tepper Says Markets Unhinged Following Error by PowellNFP NumbersBofA Predicts Where Current Downtrend Will EndStarbucks Hit with Sweeping Labor ComplaintMotley Fool Stock PickBBIG Spinoff Date for Cryptyde AnnouncedOhio Senate Race Between Two Pro Crypto CandidatesDiscord: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

This week we are pleased to have former CNN and Fox anchor and hedge fund manager Cody Willard in the shop to discuss his upcoming cryptocurrency launch. We covered a lot of topics in this episode, from launching a new coin and what red flags to watch for when buying crypto, to Cody's investment strategy and what he thinks is the next trillion-dollar market. Oh, and we also had to ask about his friendship with Neil Patrick Harris... There's something for everyone in this episode, and make sure you check out SKTLS before Friday to sign up for the airdrop!About Cody:Cody Willard is a hedge fund manager and publisher of an online subscription investment and trading newsletter, a husband and a father to two beautiful daughters, one of whom is and has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder. Cody has been a Division-1 NCAA basketball player, an incubator analyst, a stock broker, a real estate appraiser, a busboy, a TV news anchor on Fox Business and CNBC. Mr. Willard received a BA in Economics from the University of New Mexico in 1996.Guest Links:SKTLS WebsiteCody's WebsiteSocials:Follow SKTLS on TwitterFollow Cody on TwitterIf 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!2 Bulls Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, Anthony Fatseas, host of WTFinance, fills in as the shopkeeper while Dan enjoys himself across the pond in Ireland. Listen along as Danthony and Kyle discuss the latest news including the US GDP report, Russia's move to cutoff Poland and Bulgaria from NG exports and China's latest move to stave off the delisting threat. In stock, AMZN posts some disappointing earnings and Musk may have already broken his agreement with TWTR. Over in the Crypto Corner, Jim Cramer is bullish on ETH and the socials of Bored Ape Yacht Club get hacked. It's a new month, so Anthony steps up and makes a bold pick for Dan in the Bet while Random continues making solid choices.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!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!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!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! Links:US GDP Growth Falls 1.4% to Start the YearUS Employment Costs Surge Most EverRussia Cuts Off NG to Poland and BulgariaOils 4 Day Winning Streak with Russia Supply Worries in SpotlightChina and US Negotiate Site Audit checksAMZN Plunges After Earnings ReportElon Musk May Have Already Broke His Agreement With TWTRJim Cramer Calls for 40% Price Increase on ETHBored Ape Yacht Club NFT HackDiscord: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

Jared Bibler, author of Iceland's Secret returns to the shop this week to continue our discussion on the events before and after the collapse of Iceland's big 3 banks. This time we talk about some more of the details surrounding the shady practices used by the banks to prop up their shares, how they then tried to hide those shares and the banks' attempts to manipulate the credit default swap spreads. Jared also gives us an update on some of the events that occurred after the book was published and Kyle wraps things up by criticizing a review of Jared's book on Amazon.About Jared BiblerJared Bibler is a graduate of MIT, where he studied engineering. He is also a CFA charter holder with nearly 20 years of broad experience in the global financial markets. Jared started his career in Boston and New York, where he worked as a consultant to a Wall Street giant.Following that, he moved to Iceland where he supported the Icelandic pension funds’ foreign investments. Unhappy with this environment, he resigned from his job at a leading Icelandic bank days before the 2008 Icelandic financial crisis. He was subsequently hired to head a special investigation team at the Icelandic markets regulator. Jared and his team referred more than 30 criminal cases to the Special Prosecutor of Iceland, including the largest stock market manipulation cases to be prosecuted globally.Guest Links:Iceland's SecretFinancial Times Book ReviewSocials:TwitterOther Book Links:The Dark TowerIf 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!Paypal donation link2 Bulls Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, a slew of Fed speakers leaves the guys with much to discuss in relation to rising interest rates. Russian oil and the effects of the sanctions also makes the news along with a recent unemployment study examining the effects of cutting benefits in the US. In Stocks and Options, BBBY gets buyer interest in its buybuy BABY line and ATVI actually wins a lawsuit. Over in the Crypto Corner, Stripe launches a crypto payment option with Twitter and addiction centers in Switzerland open up with a hefty price tag. Coming into the home stretch for The Bet, Dan's big lead has Kyle and Random looking for a home run.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!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!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!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! Links:Powell Confirms 50bp Hike is on the Table for MayNomura Sees 75bp Hikes in June and JulyMester in Favor of 50bp Hike but Not MoreOil Traders Help Russian Oil Reach Global MarketsIsrael Central Bank Adds Yuan to Currency HoldingsReport Says Cuts to Unemployment Benefits Didn't Spur JobsBBBY Spikes on Reports of Interest in buybuy BABY UnitATVI Dodges Another BulletStripe Launches Crypto Payments Feature with TWTR as First ClientCan You Be Addicted to Crypto Trading?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

This week in the shop we are joined by Derrick Oldensmith, VP of Trading and Education at T3 Live. Listen along as we discuss all things trading, from work ethic and discipline to risk management and keys to becoming consistent with our trading. We also pick Derricks brain on learning resources and discuss the motivations of stock analysts. Tons of great information in this one and be sure to check out Derrick's YouTube channel if you want more!About Derrick:Derrick Oldensmith is a Senior Trader and Managing Supervisor for T3 Trading Group, LLC and VP of Trading and Education for T3 Live, LLC. Derrick first joined T3 Trading Group as an equity trader in 2011 and has been running a trading desk for the company since 2013.For his personal trading, Derrick combines day trading, swing trading and portfolio management into his own, unique, top-down approach to the markets. He describes his trading style as a combination of technical analysis on multiple time frames and tape reading with a background of qualitative fundamentals.Derrick has developed and mentored 100s of T3’s entry level traders and currently manages a group of more than 50. A highly competitive person, in his spare time, Derrick is a two-time world champion kickboxer and T3 is a regular sponsor of his events.Derrick uses the Virtual Trading Floor as a means to bring his trading desk to those who may not be able to physically join him in New York. Each day, Derrick runs a morning meeting at 9am and an afternoon wrap-up meeting at 4:10pm. Throughout the trading session, he is constantly communicating about his positions with the members on the Floor.Guest Links:Trade with Derrick and his team on the Pro Desk Virtual Trading Floor. **Save 75% on your first month!**T3 Live WebsiteSocial Links:T3 Live TwitterDerrick's TwitterDerrick's LinkedInIf 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!2 Bulls Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week in the China Shop, much of the discussion is centered on the latest CPI report and whether or not inflation has peaked, before moving on to Russia's "partial default" and Cathie Woods' response to critics. In Stocks and Options, Elon's TWTR buyout offer contains hints of an ominous threat and Dan starts sharing sector overviews from his daily research. Over in the Crypto Corner, proof emerges that Jack Dorsey's words aren't worth much and in The Bet, Kyle and Random try to chip away at a big lead.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!SponsorshipsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Pullen at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 25 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SPullen@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!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!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! Links:CPI Data Worse than ExpectedHas Inflation Already Peaked?EU Central Bank May End Bond Buying SoonerChina's Lockdowns Bigger Inflation Risk vs 2020Russia Defaults on DebtPutin Warns Europe that Switching from Russian Oil Will be Very PainfulCathie Woods Snaps Back at CriticsTwitter Board Adopts Poison PillTeen Tracking Elon's Jet Reacts to Buyout OfferJack Dorsey's First Tweet NFT Put up for SaleCrypto Bosses Say Tide is Turning on RegulationDiscord: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

Joining us in the shop this week is Herald van der Linde, Head of Equity Strategy for Asia Pacific at HSBC and author of Asia's Stock Markets from the Ground Up. Listen along as we waste no time trying to learn as much as we can about the diverse Asian markets. From the more established markets in Japan and Hong Kong to new up and comers like Vietnam and Bangladesh, there's something for everyone!About Herald:Herald van der Linde is HSBC’s Head of Equity Strategy, Asia Pacific. He joined the bank in 2005 and came to HSBC with 20 years of experience in various roles, including stock analyst, equity strategist and country head of research in Indonesia, South Africa and Taiwan. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), speaks seven languages and has an MSc in Economics, for which he wrote a thesis on Indonesia’s central bank in Jakarta in 1993. Herald is also an Associate of the Institute of Wine and Spirits and is a certified lecturer for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). He sits on the advisory committee for the China Studies program at Hong Kong’s Baptist University and is the author of Jakarta: History of a Misunderstood City, published in 2020Guest Links:Book LinkSocial Links:Linkedin ProfileIf 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!2 Bulls Discord:https://discord.gg/Q8hft2zMTMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy