I kick things off with some observations from my shopping trip over the weekend. The first has to do with the empty shelves at nearly every store… and the second involves the growing number of homeless people asking for money around Jacksonville. Are you seeing the same issues in your area? (.) Turning to the market, I dig into the latest results from two Wall Street banks… and why the entire banking sector is in for a rude awakening in 2023.  Crypto is surging to start the year, with Bitcoin and Ethereum rising more than 25% over the past few weeks. I break down who’s behind the rally (hint: it’s not retail investors)... and why this “flight to quality” is great for the crypto industry.  While it’s great to see stocks start the year with a rally, there are major risks ahead in 2023. And our Moneyflow Trader service will teach you the best strategy for protecting your portfolio AND making a fortune as the global economy enters a recession. In this episode  My shopping experience over the weekend [0:30] There’s trouble ahead for the banking sector [6:05] Who’s behind the crypto rally? [21:15] How to make a fortune as markets tumble [33:25] 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/ :

Daniel joins me to discuss today’s biggest headlines, including the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and activist investor Nelson Peltz’s fight with Disney (DIS). Today’s inflation numbers came in as expected, with inflation at 6.5%. But the bigger story is still the Fed. I explain why the market is misinterpreting a pause in rate hikes with rate cuts… and how investors can not only protect themselves, but make a fortune as markets move lower from here.  Next, Daniel highlights a few inflation numbers that stood out to him and explains why he doesn’t think the Fed has beaten inflation yet. Turning to Disney, shares popped after activist investor Nelson Peltz said he’s fighting for a board seat at the House of Mouse. I share why I’m surprised the stock is moving higher… why Peltz has an uphill battle… and what it would take for me to recommend DIS to subscribers. In this episode  Today’s CPI was a “nothing burger” [1:15] The best strategy for a painful market [3:40]  Daniel’s highlights from the inflation report [5:05] Why the Fed won’t stop raising interest rates [11:00] Nelson Peltz won’t save Disney [13:50] What needs to happen for me to buy DIS [24:00] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged 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/ :

It’s Wednesday, which means Daniel Creech and I are discussing the latest market-moving headlines.  While this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) lacked the usual “fun factor,” I highlight two trends that generated the most buzz.  Next, I break down the current crypto environment, including why Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are holding up even as investors flee… why the SEC needs to regulate the industry ASAP… and why crypto investors should brace for more pain. Tomorrow is a big day for the market—the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be released. Daniel and I share our thoughts on how to play the (probable) rally. WARNING: Don’t fall into Wall Street’s trap. All of these “fake” rallies are a ploy… Wall Street wants everyone to get sucked in by rising stock prices so they can sell as the economy tanks later this year. But you can give Wall Street the finger and make a fortune as stocks fall over the coming months. We’ve been leveraging the bear market using the Moneyflow Trader strategy. And finally, I highlight one sector that I’m bullish on (after ignoring it for a long time). As inflation comes down, these companies will see a big jump in profit margins… and it will drive their stocks a lot higher.  In this episode  A quick rant about Las Vegas prices [0:30] Why Bitcoin and Ethereum are holding up in a bear market [4:50] The SEC needs to regulate crypto ASAP [15:25]  How to trade tomorrow’s CPI data [19:10] An easy way to flip off Wall Street [29:00] This “forgotten” sector will benefit from falling inflation [34:45] 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/ :

I’m back from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Long-time listeners know I look forward to attending this event every year… playing with the latest gadgets… and talking to thousands of companies about what’s shaping the tech landscape. But this year’s show was a total letdown. I share the handful of issues that left me disappointed with this year’s event… along with a few highlights worth mentioning… For one, 3D printing is making progress going mainstream. I tried out a great new app that let me scan my face to make my own 3D-printed action figure. And for the first time in CES history, the metaverse had a major presence. I explain how the metaverse industry will evolve in a similar way to what we’ve seen in streaming services… and who I think will become “the Netflix of the metaverse.”  I also share one of the coolest experiences of the weekend: A virtual reality afterparty… in Jurassic Park. In this episode  Why CES sucked this year [2:25] Which big tech names were missing [11:20] Electric vehicles (EVs) were a big disappointment [19:15] How metaverses will be like streaming services [23:45] 3D printing is finally going mainstream [24:55] A virtual reality afterparty in Jurassic Park [27:55]  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/ :

Yesterday, I caught up with Frank about his first 24 hours at CES 2023… Things got off to a hot start: Virtual concert platform Wave announced superstar Justin Bieber will be headlining an upcoming event… Controversial music streamer Napster is jumping into the metaverse… And 3D application platform Oorbit is partnering with LG to bring the metaverse to your living room. Frank returns next week, so be sure to check back for all the details from the event. And you can follow his trip on and . Private equity giant Blackstone (BX) caused a major stir last month when it limited withdrawals from its Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT). This week, the company got a $4 billion investment from the University of California. I explain why the deal strikes me as a bailout… and why yield-seeking investors should avoid real estate funds right now. In this episode  The metaverse’s big presence at CES 2023 [1:20] You’ll soon be able to enjoy the metaverse from your living room [3:00] Blackstone’s bailout from UC [8:40] Income investors don’t need to stretch for yields [15:32] 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/ :

Frank is in Las Vegas attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)... So I, Daniel, am filling in today and tomorrow. Frank will be checking out the latest tech gadgets from thousands of companies… So be sure to follow his trip on and . I recap the market’s rough 2022… and highlight the critical choice investors need to make as we start 2023: Are you betting on a hawkish Federal Reserve… or on Wall Street’s optimistic expectations? I also explain why we’ll see a weird market for the first few months of 2023… and what data/events you should be watching out for. Next, I take a fresh look at the energy sector, which crushed the market in 2022. I explain why energy stocks have a lot of room to run in 2023—even after their strong performance last year… and why oil prices could spike following the Chinese New Year. Crypto stocks are rallying after Coinbase (COIN) agreed to pay a $50 million fine to the New York State Department of Financial Services. I break down why the settlement is a big deal… and why it paves the way for long-term growth in the crypto industry.  In this episode  How long is too long to spend in Las Vegas? [0:30] Recapping the stock market’s volatile 2022 [3:20] The critical choice investors must make in 2023 [7:00] Why energy stocks have a lot of room to run [16:00] Why crypto is rallying after Coinbase’s $50 million fine [23:00] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wall-street-unplugged/ Wall Street Unplugged 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/ :

Happy New Year! I’m kicking off 2023 with my annual trip to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). I’ll be checking out the latest technology from thousands of companies at one of the largest conferences in the world. And for the first time in CES history, the metaverse will have a presence. One thing I’ll be keeping my eye on during the event: The latest electric vehicle (EV) products from major automakers. I’m not sold on EVs for a couple of reasons… but we’ll see if CES changes my mind. I’ll also be trying out the latest tech gadgets, playing games vs. robots, and more… So be sure to follow my trip on and . This is one of the most important CES events in the past decade. With the Nasdaq down more than 30% over the past year, tech companies can no longer get by on sensational growth stories… They need to focus on creating fantastic products, gaining market share, and actually turning a profit. The market is facing a lot of headwinds in 2023… especially as the economy goes into a recession. That’s why I keep pounding the table on my favorite strategy to not only protect yourself, but make a fortune, as stocks struggle. In this episode  Why this year’s CES will be unlike any other [1:10] How to profit during the coming recession [6:00] Why I’m not sold on EVs [8:20] The metaverse makes its debut at CES [10:15] 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.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/ :

I start today’s show with a look at hedge fund manager David Tepper, who’s like Warren Buffett to me. I explain why I have a lot of respect for him… how he helped change my investment process back in 2011… and why I agree with him that most investors will get wrecked in 2023. That’s why I’ve discounted our Moneyflow Trader newsletter by 90%: to give everyone the chance to make a fortune as markets move lower. Next, Daniel and I discuss Sam Bankman-Fried’s extradition to the U.S… and how two of his business partners have turned on him and are cooperating with law enforcement. I highlight the most shocking storylines from the FTX debacle… and we speculate how much jail time SBF & Co. are facing. While painful, the FTX collapse is good for crypto over the long term. I break down why I expect institutional money to pour into the space in 2023… and why Bitcoin and Ethereum will remain the crypto leaders for the foreseeable future.  In this episode  Why David Tepper is my Warren Buffett [3:17] How to avoid getting wrecked in 2023 [7:15] The most shocking part of the FTX debacle [12:12] How long will SBF spend in prison? [18:07] Why institutions will pour into crypto in 2023 [28:10] 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/ :

Nike (NKE) popped more than 10% this morning after reporting better-than-expected earnings yesterday—which I anticipated on . I break down the results… and explain why the apparel giant is setting up a great short trade. Last week, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia revised jobs data from March–June 2022… from 1.1 million jobs created to just 10,500. We discuss how this alarming data—along with a major adjustment in rental calculations—could cause the Fed to change course on its interest rate hikes.  Finally, I rant about the absurd discrepancy in the jobs number—and why we must be able to trust the data coming from our government. In this episode  My Nike thesis is playing out perfectly [1:30] The best strategy for a volatile 2023 [12:15] How do you miscount jobs by 1 million? [13:00]  How new rental data could impact Fed policy [27:50] Investors must be able to trust government data—or else [33:05] 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/ :

Apparel giant Nike (NKE) will report its latest earnings this afternoon. I explain why these results will give us a critical look at how consumers are holding up heading into 2023… and provide an updated glimpse at the company’s biggest growth drivers: China and the metaverse. I also highlight how Nike’s results could set up a solid trading opportunity. Banking titan Wells Fargo just agreed to pay $3.7 billion in fines for screwing over 16 million customers. This is a prime example of why everyone hates Wall Street. I break down the charges… and why I’m no longer bullish on the banking sector.  I’ve been pounding the table about how investors need to prepare for major volatility as the economy heads into a recession… And Genia Turanova’s MoneyFlow Trader is the perfect way to take advantage of a bear market. We’ve discounted this service to make sure everyone can afford to follow Genia’s put-buying strategy, which is designed to make you a fortune as stock prices tumble.  In this episode  How to play Nike’s latest earnings results [1:35] Why China is Nike’s most important growth driver [7:18] Nike is going all in on the metaverse [10:10] How to make a fortune as the bear market continues in 2023 [20:33] Why Main Street hates Wall Street [23:08] 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/ :