Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Scott Lynn, founder and CEO of Masterworks, returns to the podcast to discuss the incredible growth in blue chip art tokenization. Scott explains what led him to create Masterworks… its incredible growth in assets under management… and why it’s the perfect platform for Main Street investors looking to break into the art world. He also highlights how fine art outperformed most “traditional” asset classes last year. Next, we break down the simple process of opening a Masterworks account… how tokenization works… how profits are divided among investors… and Scott’s plans to take the company public. Masterworks is seeing a ton of demand, and has created a waitlist to keep up. But as a Curzio reader, you can skip the waitlist and start building your fine art collection today. . Tomorrow, I’ll be releasing a special interview with a guest who’s built an incredible network of business minds and celebrities... and shares his  secrets to leveling up your personal and business relationships. I’ll also be making a big announcement about upcoming changes to Wall Street Unplugged and The Dollar Stock Club. Stay tuned… In this episode  What motivated Scott to start his own company [5:48] How Masterworks makes fine art available to all investors [9:13] Masterworks’ process—from finding art to paying shareholders [11:15] How Scott is educating the masses about tokenization [17:49] Start building your fine art portfolio today [23:50] Look for a special interview—and a big announcement—tomorrow! [28:55] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 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/ :

Discussion on Tom Brady's retirement and market comparisons, insights on the Fed meeting and interest rate hike predictions, Cathie Wood's bold tech and Bitcoin forecasts, and the market's resemblance to Batman vs. the Joker.

Today’s episode of Wall Street Unplugged is sponsored by Masterworks. This unicorn investment platform allows everyday people to invest in shares of multimillion-dollar art by names like Banksy and Picasso. Get in on what The Wall Street Journal calls one of “the hottest markets on Earth” . Description: Congratulations to my beloved Eagles on winning the NFC Championship. On Thursday, I’ll do a deep dive into their Super Bowl matchup… along with some predictions for anyone looking to bet on the big game.  Turning to markets, ExxonMobil (XOM) reported a record $56 billion in profits—which works out to around $7 million per hour. I put these incredible numbers in perspective… and explain why the Permian Basin is key to our nation’s energy independence. McDonald’s (MCD) also reported incredible earnings. I share one stat that proves the company is in a league of its own... and why today’s pullback is a buying opportunity. Tomorrow, the Fed will hike interest rates again. I’ve been pounding the table on why the Fed’s actions will soon trigger a big decline in the stock market. To help you make a fortune when that happens, . In this episode - Sponsored by Masterworks My Eagles are heading to the Super Bowl [0:30] ExxonMobil’s record earnings [8:00] The key to America’s superpower status [12:05] [18:21] McDonald’s is a buy at current levels [22:05] [31:10] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 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/ :

Amir Adnani—CEO, president, and co-founder of Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC)—joins me today to discuss the latest developments in the uranium space.  We go over the biggest stories for nuclear power/uranium, including why it was such a popular topic at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week… how Japan is causing a paradigm shift in the uranium market… and how the Russia-Ukraine war will have a massive, long-term impact on the global supply of this valuable resource.  Amir also shares some details about the world-class Canadian mine his company just bought—despite making a lower bid than competitors. Plus, he explains why uranium prices could double from current levels… and why the current supply/demand situation in the uranium market is unlike anything he’s ever seen in his career.  In this episode  Japan’s about-face on nuclear power creates a paradigm shift [4:45] Multiple tailwinds are driving the uranium bull market [9:10] Uranium supply isn’t keeping up with demand [13:10] Why Russian sanctions could impact the market for years [16:00]  How UEC got a bargain on a world-class asset [20:50] Why uranium prices could double from here [36:20] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 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/ :

We start today’s show with a discussion about the Doomsday Clock—an indicator that shows how close we are to a global apocalypse—which is sitting at its most extreme reading ever: 90 seconds to midnight. On a lighter note, in honor of National Florida Day, Daniel shares a few fun facts about our home state. Turning to the markets… Daniel and I deep-dive into the latest earnings from Microsoft (MSFT) and AT&T (T)... whether Microsoft deserves its premium valuation... AT&T's fantastic sales tactics... and how T turned itself into a growth stock. Next week, we’ll get the latest results from oil giants like ExxonMobil (XOM). I highlight the big tailwind that’s bolstering the oil market… and why we should all be thankful for this sector. And tomorrow, be sure to check out my interview with Amir Adnani, CEO of Uranium Energy Corp., to find out why you NEED exposure to this commodity right now. In this episode  The Doomsday Clock is ridiculous [2:44] Why Microsoft doesn’t deserve its premium price [12:45] How AT&T became a growth stock [19:37] A global tailwind for Big Oil [30:40] Why everyone needs exposure to uranium [35:55] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 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/ :

We had a wild start to the trading day, as a glitch caused some big-name stocks—including McDonald’s (MCD), ExxonMobil (XOM), and Wells Fargo (WFC)—to drop double digits in seconds…  Before diving into the markets… I give a shoutout to my beloved Philadelphia Eagles, who are heading to the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers.  Stocks are rallying as more investors are anticipating a soft landing for the economy. But the truth is that the market is incredibly dangerous right now. I break down several headwinds—including why the upcoming rate hikes will rattle the market… why China is no longer a growth engine… proof that inflation is surging again… and a warning from one of the most accurate Wall Street analysts. Bottom line: Investors need to be more cautious than ever. I share the perfect strategy to protect your long positions and make a fortune as a recession drags down the market. In this episode  A concerning market glitch to start the trading day [00:30] Recapping the NFL matchups from this weekend [1:35] The Fed… China… And other headwinds make for a dangerous market [8:12] Inflation is surging once again [15:40] The perfect strategy for today’s treacherous conditions [27:00] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 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/ :

One of the best in the newsletter business—my old boss (and friend), Porter Stansberry—joins me to reminisce about old times… and discuss what’s changed (for better or worse) in the newsletter industry. We go over the incredible highs and lows of his career, including the Netflix documentary that painted him as a murderer.  He explains how two men are destroying America… why he’s cautious about investing in China… why he sees a debt crisis coming down the pipeline… and why investors should prepare for chaos as the global financial system hits a tipping point. While Porter expects a massive bear market, he isn’t bearish on everything. He highlights a specific group of stocks he’s bullish on (that Warren Buffett is also buying)… and another Wall Street icon who’s about to outperform everyone over the next few years. In this episode  How Porter got into the financial newsletter business [5:40] An insider’s view of the newsletter industry [9:00] How Porter’s company was stolen from him [13:18] “End of America”: The video that changed the industry is as relevant today as ever [26:55] Where the next debt crisis will strike [34:00] The two men destroying America [39:40] Netflix’s “hit piece” on Porter [45:00] Porter and Buffett love this sector right now [50:00] This Wall Street icon is set to outperform everyone [52:20] Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 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 World Economic Forum is meeting in Davos, Switzerland this week… giving us an up-close look at the so-called “global elites.” Daniel and I discuss why these world leaders are hypocrites. We also highlight the industry that benefits the most from this meeting: high-end sex workers… and how inflation is hitting escort prices. Markets are rising after the latest Producer Price Index data came in lower than expected. I hate to pour cold water on this rally… but a little-known indicator says we’re due for a pullback. The latest results from Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) show how rising interest rates are benefiting certain corners of the financial sector. I share which brokerage stock I’m most bullish on… why investors should avoid the banking sector for now… and a word of warning about how the stock market will struggle when the Fed starts cutting rates.  In this episode  The Davos meeting is great for prostitution [0:30] Why investors should expect a market pullback soon [6:15] Buy this sector while interest rates are rising [19:20] Things will get ugly when the Fed starts cutting rates [30:16] 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 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/ :