BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is partnering with Coinbase to offer crypto to its clients. Daniel and I discuss why this is huge for the crypto space… and why every investor should have exposure to crypto—even during this brutal bear market. We also highlight when we expect the U.S. government to clarify crypto regulations. Samsung recently warned investors that semiconductor demand will drop in the second half of 2022. I break down this grim economic warning… and the similar signals we’re seeing from other corners of the economy.  Finally, Daniel shares a “boring” company that rewards shareholders through any economic conditions… and I share my favorite play on end-of-summer entertainment. In this episode  You need crypto exposure—now [2:20] What BlackRock’s announcement means for the crypto space [4:30) Why asset managers are changing their tune on crypto [11:00] When can we expect U.S. crypto regulations? [21:50] What to make of Samsung’s semiconductor warning [28:00] Two stocks we like right now [35:10] 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/ :

Fed members can’t help themselves: They continue to move markets with their speeches and seem dead-set on crashing every asset class. (And Daniel thinks the Fed is trolling me.) The Wall Street Journal reports that the Fed may hike interest rates by another 75 basis points later this month… and continue its aggressive path for the foreseeable future. I break down how hard and fast stocks will fall from current levels if the Fed follows through on this plan. In fact, it’s pushing us towards a depression. Turning to energy, Daniel highlights why all investors should have exposure to oil & gas stocks right now… and one activist investor urging more oil and natural gas production. But I disagree, and explain the no-brainer way to play the energy markets (which you can get easy exposure to with The Dollar Stock Club)… In this episode Is the Fed trolling me? [1:00] Why the Fed is scaring the s*** out of me [6:25] The data the Fed should pay attention to [8:15] Hard proof inflation will keep coming down [11:50]  Why Daniel is bullish on oil [19:46] What Frank is buying instead of oil & gas stocks [24:22] The “anti-woke” activist investor [33:03]  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 getting a lot of questions regarding , when I stated I’d gone bearish.  While data shows inflation is coming down—along with the price of oil (the sector with the largest impact on consumers)—the Fed seems hell-bent on more interest rate hikes. I share what I need to see to rejoin the bullish camp… and why I’m struggling to find a growth catalyst for markets.  But it’s not all negative…  There are two sectors you can scale into now… and reap the rewards once the Fed finally realizes its plan is working and eases rates. (Hint: One is biotech.) In this episode  The Fed is ignoring the data on inflation [0:30] Oil prices’ critical impact on consumers [2:00]  What I need to see to become bullish again [7:30]  What to look for in earnings estimates [12:04]  Why “don’t fight the Fed” is a two-way street [21:00]  Two sectors to scale into right now [28:50]  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/ :

Marc Lichtenfeld, chief income strategist at The Oxford Club, is back on the show to discuss the economy… income opportunities… and biotech. He explains why the market pullback is great for income investors… how to accelerate the long-term compounding process—a financial phenomenon most investors ignore… and why he’s looking at bonds for income.  Income investors should also consider Unlimited Income, where the average recommendation is still up… and spitting out consistent cash payments month after month—despite the recent pullback. Marc shares how he finds great bonds… how to avoid simple bond investing mistakes… and why investors don’t need to worry about stocks when they practice one simple bond strategy. We also discuss the volatility in biotech… and the solid risk/reward setup he sees right now.  In this episode  Why Marc thinks the market will go lower [2:40] How investors can accelerate compounding [5:22] Individual bonds vs. bond funds and ETFs [12:00] Marc’s methodology for investing in individual bonds [16:05] Income stocks Marc likes right now [18:52]  A solid risk/reward setup in biotech [22:13] 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/ :

Today’s show starts with a look at the recent earnings from Chewy (CHWY), an online marketplace for pet-related goods. Daniel and I discuss the results… what they tell us about consumers’ spending habits… and what to watch out for when investing in retailers.   Despite the ongoing market volatility, I highlight one asset class everyone should be buying right now… and why it’s poised to rip higher on any sign of a slowdown in the Fed’s interest rate hikes. We’ll be taking advantage of the uptrend in my Curzio Venture Opportunities newsletter. (If you’re not a member, join us here… get my picks as soon as they’re released.) Switching gears a bit… The massive amount of money pouring into the metaverse is mind-boggling… especially when you consider it’s happening in the midst of a brutal bear market for the tech sector. Daniel and I discuss some of the criticisms about the metaverse (like the current graphics quality) and explain why the critics are missing the long-term picture. I explain what to focus on when comparing different metaverses… and a project I’m working on with TCG World to give you a sneak peak at the mind-blowing opportunity its virtual land offers.  I also rant about last weekend’s Video Music Awards… and the opportunity it missed to showcase the potential of the metaverse.  And finally, Daniel and I discuss the latest developments in the uranium/nuclear energy space. I break down why I'm more bullish than ever on this sector… and I share a handful of names you can invest in to participate in the uranium bull market.  In this episode  What Chewy’s results tell us about consumers [3:15] An update on the massive money flowing into the metaverse [11:50] Coming soon: A sneak peek at TCG World [18:50] Why owning your own content is such a big deal [20:45]  How the VMAs missed the mark on the metaverse [26:38]  Why you need exposure to uranium right now [30:55] 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/ :

I start today’s show with a non-financial story: Paddling is coming back to schools. I share some wild facts around corporal punishment laws… and my own experience as a Catholic school student—including what the nuns were really like. The markets are in turmoil after Powell’s speech last week at Jackson Hole. And the volatility has sent Genia's risk-hedge strategy into “overdrive.” Be sure you’ve got the kind of protection she recommends in place before September 21—the next Fed meeting… It will be a make-or-break moment for markets. I also highlight the statistic that shows a harsh recession ahead…  In this episode  Corporal punishment is back in schools [1:17] Why you shouldn’t trust Jerome Powell on inflation [4:10] A clear sign of a recession ahead [9:23] Why you’ll want to go all in… or sell your stocks after September 21 [14:35]  The root cause of the massive inflation we’re facing [21:00] 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/ :

On today’s podcast I share another incredible interview from the Crypto Connect & NFT Expo. Brian Breach, entertainer, influencer, and founder of , highlights his background as a hiphop artist… and what led him to founding his own marketing company. And he shares some simple rules for getting noticed, including great tips anyone can use to improve their content. FInally, he explains what brought him to the expo… and how he envisions the future of success in the metaverse. And make sure to claim your spot to the premiere of my upcoming documentary, , where I’ll share exclusive interviews with the industry insiders and innovators building the metaverse now. Once you watch it, you’ll understand why Wall Street’s biggest investment banks predict the total addressable market for the metaverse is more than 5G, AI, electric vehicles and mobile phones—combined. And I’m giving away FREE exposure to this space… before it goes mainstream.  In this episode  How this hiphop artist made a business out of “going viral” [3:00] Rules every content creator should live by [6:15] How to take your content viral [10:30] The future of success in the metaverse [17:30] Get ready for ! [22:30] 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/ :

As you probably know, I just got back from the Crypto Connect & NFT Expo… And despite the crypto bear market, the attendees' energy was electric. I highlight the critical feature that has everybody excited about the metaverse’s game-changing potential. Longtime listeners know I’ve been pounding the table on metaverse investing. If you’re still on the fence, the ultimate validation is this: investment banks have been quietly pouring billions into this tech—during a bear market. They predict it will be the biggest tech trend we’ve seen yet. On Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak from Jackson Hole. Daniel shares what he expects to hear—and the major announcement he foresees from the Fed over the next few months. I break down previous Fed speeches from Jackson Hole—and how investors should prepare to react to Friday’s updates. Despite the economic uncertainty, several stocks are trading near 52-week highs. We discuss a handful of great stocks to consider… plus, what investors should pay attention to—and avoid—when shopping for stocks. 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/ :

Stocks moved lower yesterday as investors worried about Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I continue to pound the table on why the Fed is the biggest risk to the markets. I highlight how the Fed has crushed a major sector just six months… and what possible actions would cause me to sell stocks. And while the Fed’s plan to tame inflation is working, I explain how the shift in consumer behavior is hurting several industries.  I’m back from the in West Palm Beach, Florida. I share some highlights from this incredible event… how retailers are pushing into the metaverse… and why billions are already pouring into the space. In this episode [Aim for 5 bullets max]: What caused yesterday’s market selloff? [1:35] The Fed crushed this market in six months [5:15] Why the Fed is a threat to the markets [14:00] A recap of the [26:55] How individuals—not big tech—will control the metaverse [31:10]  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/ :

Today’s interview is one of many fantastic conversations I recorded at last month’s Metaverse Expo 2022…  Multi-platinum recording artist Dyl shares how he struggled to make money, despite his hits… how he discovered crypto… and how he blended it with his passion—music. He explains how he’s made more money with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) than from his 10-year record contract… why they're a win-win for artists and fans alike… and how NFTs and the metaverse will revolutionize the entire music industry—from music labels to concert experiences. (And check out Dyl’s album, .) Want to learn more about the incredible potential of crypto and NFTs? Come meet me in Palm Beach this weekend at the Crypto Connect & NFT Expo. . In this episode How Dyl got involved in crypto [1:40] The problems with traditional record deals [3:30] Why NFTs are great for artists and fans [5:28] The biggest misconception about music NFTs [7:40] Why NFTs and the metaverse will revolutionize the music industry [12:04] 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/ :