
The Compound and Friends
Join Downtown Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and a rotation of their friends every Tuesday and Friday for expert insight and hot takes on the latest in business and investing.See our disclosures here - https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
Latest episodes

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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 38min
Earning Stock Rewards With Bill Capuzzi, Indian Stocks Hit New Highs, Jamie Dimon vs Private Credit
Bill Capuzzi, CEO of Apex Fintech Solutions, discusses the future of fintech and earning stock rewards through shopping. Topics include stock settlement times, earning shares through debit card transactions, the impact of crypto trading, and accessibility of investing for younger generations.

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May 31, 2024 • 1h 28min
Stephanie Link's Favorite Stocks
Stephanie Link, CIO at Hightower Advisors, talks about working with Jim Cramer, Nvidia signals, AI investment options, the Fed, and the housing market. Insights on Apple, Nvidia, and cybersecurity trends, Dan Ives' market influence, credit card delinquencies, global growth, and stock market strategies. Activist fund impact on Darden Foods and casual banter on sports and movies.

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May 28, 2024 • 50min
Biggest Risk Right Now, Nvidia Is a Circus, T+1 Settlement Is Here
Podcast discusses risks to the stock market, T-Bills, earnings season, Synapse chapter 11, Amazon vs Nvidia, and more. Topics include strategies for managing cash, Warren Buffett's T-bill strategy, retail involvement in T-Bills market, Nvidia's rise, T+1 settlement evolution, valuation concerns about Nvidia, Home Depot's performance, and investment dynamics in the financial sector.

May 24, 2024 • 1h 22min
Joe Moglia on the State of the Brokerage Industry
Former CEO of TD Ameritrade and football coach Joe Moglia joins to discuss his transition from coaching to Wall Street, the brokerage industry, Nvidia's future, meme trades, college athletics, and more. The podcast covers leadership, stock splits, industry dynamics, geopolitical uncertainty, crypto politics, AI concerns, and insights on leadership and pursuits.

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May 21, 2024 • 1h 33min
Technicals Say Everything Rally Is Now Underway, Bill Smead Says Large Cap Tech Is a Ticket to Purgatory, Buffett Gets Cautious
Bill Smead, Founder and CIO of Smead Capital, discusses market outlook, Warren Buffett's caution, history of AI boom, tech stock dominance, market cycles, market concentration risks, and challenges of concentrated investments in this insightful podcast conversation.

May 20, 2024 • 35min
Doug Ellin, Creator of Entourage, Sits Down With Michael and Josh Live From Los Angeles
Doug Ellin, creator of Entourage, discusses his journey from a mailroom job to directing, navigating imposter syndrome in Hollywood. He reflects on the success and legacy of his TV show, emphasizing authenticity in casting and challenges faced.

May 17, 2024 • 1h 20min
The Regret Zone
Packy McCormick, founder of Not Boring, joins the hosts to discuss various topics such as AI in defense tech, tech spending trends, the future of Sam Bankman-Fried, AI-powered devices like Meta's earphones, and investment trends in the venture capital landscape.

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May 14, 2024 • 1h 39min
Return of the Meme Stocks, Big AI Announcements, Solving a Market Mystery With Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe
Nick Colas and Jessica Rabe from DataTrek Research discuss market highs, unsolved Wall Street mysteries, earnings, venture capital, and more. They dive into seasonal stock performance, AI investments by Big Tech, scams, PPI analysis, economic data volatility, meme stocks resurgence, and investment potential in the movie industry.

May 13, 2024 • 59min
Where is Netflix’s Marvel Studios?
The podcast discusses streaming giants like Netflix, Disney, and Warner Brothers, exploring their financial strategies, content creation, and market dynamics. It also touches on monetizing intellectual properties, strategic shifts in response to changing dynamics, and the balancing act of anticipation and value in content creation.

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May 10, 2024 • 1h 25min
Hall of Fame Bull Market
Financial strategist Brian Belski from BMO joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss S&P price targets, financial indicators, the housing market, BREIT, unemployment, and the possibility of a hall of fame bull market on this entertaining episode.