Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

ExxonMobil just released some incredible projections about its wage increases, capital expenditures, and future free cash flows. Daniel and I explain how government policies have given Big Oil the ability to print money… And why oil stocks are rising, even as oil prices are falling. In other energy news, oil shipping companies are drastically increasing their rates—in part due to the uncertainty surrounding Russian sanctions. Daniel shares a handful of names that will benefit from the situation.  Walmart CEO Doug McMillon recently spoke about the rise in shoplifting the company is seeing… and how it could result in price increases and even store closures. Target says it’s also struggling with the same issue. We discuss why everyone should be concerned about this news… and how it could lead to buying opportunities in a few of the biggest retail stocks. In this episode ExxonMobil’s remarkable projections [2:10] How governments are helping create massive profits for big oil [6:05] The disparity between oil stocks and oil prices [13:00]  These stocks will benefit from increased shipping rates [16:35] What Walmart’s warning means for retail [28:14] 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/ :

The Fed is keeping quiet ahead of next week’s meeting… But its silence isn’t necessarily good news… On today’s show, Daniel and I discuss why the bear market rally is coming to an end… and how investor sentiment has changed from “buy the dips” to “sell the rips.” I explain why the market’s price-to-earnings ratio is worthless right now… why there’s zero chance next year’s earnings will meet current expectations… and why estimates need to come down at least 20% from here.  As a reminder, you can take advantage of the coming stock market decline with our special offer on Moneyflow Trader.  Goldman Sachs plans to invest tens of millions into the crypto space… as it looks to take advantage of this year’s brutal crypto crash. I share why this is great for the industry… what I think Goldman will invest in… and the incredible innovation happening in digital assets.  In this episode  Why the Fed is keeping quiet [0:30] Why next year’s earnings estimates are laughable [5:48]  How to get greedy as stocks crash [12:55] The market’s P/E ratio is worthless right now [21:15]  Goldman Sachs wants to go “bottom feeding” in crypto [28:35] Innovation is alive and well in digital assets [30:25] 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/ :

There’s a massive story playing out in real estate right now… And if you’re 100% long stocks, this story should scare the s*** out of you… Real estate giant Blackstone (BX) is halting redemptions in its $70 billion Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT). In other words, it’s putting a limit on how much money investors can pull out of the fund. It’s also selling some of its best properties. I look under the hood and explain how Blackstone—and private equity in general—is misleading investors… why real estate could soon plunge 20% from current levels… and the alarming ripple effects that will spread throughout the economy. The bottom line: This is a critical time for investors to start protecting their portfolios. Learn how to make a fortune as stocks crash with Moneyflow Trader.  In this episode  Why Blackstone is selling incredible Vegas properties [0:35] Why publicly traded REITs are getting crushed [4:20]  Why investors were pouring billions into REITs [9:35] Why real estate could plunge 20% in 2023 [15:35]  Private equity is lying about its returns [31:40] How to multiply your money as stocks collapse [39:55] 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/ :

John Petrides, portfolio manager at Tocqueville Asset Management and fan-favorite guest, is back on the podcast to discuss what’s moving these markets. He explains why the Fed is nearly done with its fast-paced interest rate hikes… why it wants mortgage rates to be around 7% next year… and when we should expect it to start lowering rates. We discuss why a soft housing sector and rising unemployment will be good for the stock market, especially later in 2023… and the three major headwinds investors should focus on right now. John shares which sectors to look at in this market… and whether bonds will outperform stocks in the months ahead. Finally, John discusses his fantasy football teams… and highlights a relatively under-the-radar sport he’s just getting into. Disclaimer: John, nor his family, nor clients of Tocqueville, currently own shares of IXC. In this episode  The Fed will slow the pace of rate hikes [4:53] Why John is bullish on the second half of 2023 [8:25] Markets are facing three major headwinds [15:48] John’s favorite sectors right now [23:30] Will bonds outperform stocks over the next six months? [31:49] John’s new love for one sport [38:58] 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/ :

Markets are trading lower ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech this afternoon. I give my take on what Powell will say… and whether you should expect a Fed pivot anytime soon. Bitcoin continues to trade around $17,000 despite the FTX meltdown. I break down why this volatility reminds me of the dot-com days… how one big asset manager is moving into crypto… and how investors should play the chaos in the crypto market. Well-known short seller Mark Cohodes is going after crypto stock Silvergate Capital—going so far as to call the company a fraud. I explain why I’m skeptical of the short thesis… and why the stock could rally 200% from here. Plus, one more crypto stock for your watchlist. In this episode  What to expect from Powell’s speech [0:30] Will the Fed pivot anytime soon? [5:25] Why Bitcoin is resilient amid the crypto market chaos [7:15] Why I’m skeptical of the short thesis on Silvergate Capital [10:14] One more crypto stock to watch [33:28] 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/ :

Black Friday sales set a new record this year… But this isn’t good news for the market. I explain why strong consumer spending is a negative from the Fed’s perspective—and why it will lead to higher interest rates. I’m an optimist—but the current bullish argument for stocks is crazy. I break down why we need to prepare for the most volatile market ever over the next 12–18 months… and why buying put options is the key to protecting yourself—and making a fortune—as stocks crash. Plus, I highlight a popular stock whose business model won’t work in the new, high-interest rate environment. (Speaking of puts, we’re running a special offer on Genia Turanova’s incredible Moneyflow Trader newsletter. Here’s how to lock in your membership at a deep discount.) My best advice is to start doing your homework on companies to bet against as interest rates keep rising. I also share an easy tool you can use to spot stocks to avoid (or buy puts on)... and some red flags to watch out for.  Finally, I highlight why China isn’t the growth engine it once was… and why you should avoid companies that rely on the country for sales. In this episode  Why strong Black Friday sales are bad news [0:30] Why the bull argument for stocks is insane [3:30]  Avoid this popular business model [14:00] Why you can’t rely on growth out of China [29:55] How to make a fortune as the Fed wrecks the economy [40:25] 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/ :

Happy Thanksgiving! Daniel joins me to discuss the volatility in oil prices… rumors of upcoming sanctions on Russian energy… why many energy stocks are trading near 52-week highs while oil prices sit near 12-month lows… and how to play the sector.  We also discuss how China’s lockdowns will impact oil demand… as well as companies like Starbucks, Nike, and the mighty Apple. And I break down the recent quarterly earnings from Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS)… why the company is crazy to raise guidance… and an easy way to make money from Dick’s (and other retailers’) shortsightedness. In this episode  What’s causing the volatility in oil? [2:08] Why price caps on Russian oil are a bad idea [6:20] An outperforming energy sector to watch [11:15] How China’s lockdowns will impact various companies [16:25] Why retailers should be worried [20:10]  How to make a killing in this market [34:40] 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/ :

Disney’s (DIS) board of directors … But they replaced one bad choice with another: former CEO Bob Iger. Meanwhile, the media is shocked over Disney’s dismal streaming results and stock performance—but no one should be surprised. I explain why analysts refuse to downgrade the stock… what Iger should do as he takes back the “House of Mouse”… why the next few quarters will be terrible for Disney… and how I would play the situation.   Best Buy (BBY) is in rally mode following a better-than-expected earnings report. I highlight what’s behind the earnings beat... what the results say about the consumer... and why you should expect crazy deals this Black Friday. In this episode  Happy Thanksgiving week! [0:30] Why Bob Iger is a bad choice for Disney’s CEO [1:57] Why Wall Street loves Disney [7:10]  Iger has some tough choices ahead [16:45] Best Buy’s results aren’t as good as they look [31:28] 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/ :

My nephew, Joe Davide, joins me again to share Gen Z’s perspective on stocks and crypto… and how younger investors are handling the recent volatility.  He explains what he’s learned from the current bear market… and if he’s looking to invest in any new stocks right now. Joe’s been doing a great job as the lead writer for . He shares why he’s captivated by crypto… his process for researching new projects (and some of his favorites right now)… and why .  And finally, as huge NFL fans, we share our predictions for who will win the Super Bowl.  In this episode  How Gen Z is handling its first major bear market [6:38] Why Joe is drawn to crypto [8:40] Joe’s process for finding great projects [11:55] Why investing is a humbling learning process [23:00] Check out Joe’s writings on [37:52] Our predictions for who will win the Super Bowl [41:20] 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/ :

Earnings are in for Target (TGT), TJX Companies (TJX), and Lowe’s (LOW). Daniel and I discuss what Target’s dismal results say about the overall economy... why Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison is full of s***—and why the stock could drop 20%-plus in the coming months… and why the issues faced by other retailers are great for discount retailers like TJX. We also break down the major separation taking place in stocks across all sectors… why fundamentals finally matter for the first time in over a decade… what to focus on when looking for great investments… and why one group of hated traders is about to have its heyday. In this episode  What Target’s terrible quarter tell us about the economy [0:30] I have a bone to pick with the CEO of Lowe’s [7:10]    It’s a great environment for discount retailers [15:42] Why we’re seeing a separation in stocks across sectors [18:36]  This group of hated investors knows what it’s talking about [24:55] 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/ :