Frank is on vacation for the rest of the week, so I (Daniel) am behind the mic. Later today, the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates—most likely by 75 basis points… but what Fed Chair Jerome Powell says during his press conference afterwards will have a greater impact. (I’ll cover the market reaction on tomorrow's show.) I also dig into into Coinbase’s insider trading drama, including the bad blood between Coinbase and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). I explain why you need to pay attention to this story… and highlight a stock that will benefit from the fallout. In this episode [Aim for 5 bullets max]: What to expect from today’s Fed meeting The bad blood between Coinbase and the SEC Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal comes out swinging This stock should benefit from the SEC vs. Coinbase fallout   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 traveling this week for a family vacation. And whenever I leave, the markets seem to move lower…  Walmart is keeping the trend alive by announcing negative news, pushing shares down around 10%. I explain what Walmart’s announcement means for investors as inflation rages.  Right now, the market is focused on two things: The Fed meeting Wednesday and the GDP report due out Thursday. I break down what I expect the outcomes to be… I also tell you which companies to pay attention to this wild earnings season… especially Ford.   In this episode [Aim for 5 bullets max]: Two focal points for markets [3:00]  How high will interest rates will go before the Fed pauses? [8:00] The stocks and sectors to pay attention to [11:50]  What Ford’s been lying about [14:48]  The standout stock of the seas [19:15]  Why you want to be long going into September [24:15] 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/ :

There’s a lot of negative news in the markets. But Andrew warns against joining the bearish bandwagon… and highlights some bargains in stocks.  Next, Andrew breaks down why the recent earnings from big banks aren’t as bad as they seem… what investors should expect to see as more quarterly results come in… and why it’s important to keep perspective this earnings season. And he asks investors an important question: Are you a penguin… or an ostrich? All that and much more on today’s show… In this episode: You shouldn’t be too bearish right now [1:30] Are you a penguin… or an ostrich? [13:50]  The silver lining in the latest bank earnings [15:35]  Why the Fed needs to stay hawkish [19:30]  DocuSign: A case study on a strong stock [25:00]  Don’t let emotions force you out of the market [27:40] Andrew’s favorite stocks right now [30:00]  Is Ford a buy after its massive selloff? [40:00]  Metaverse Expo recap… And a chat on climate change [42:30] 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/ :

To start today’s show, Daniel and I discuss the ultimate DIY project: building your own casket.  Despite horrible sentiment going into the quarter, Netflix (NFLX) reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings yesterday. We share how the company is maturing… and why it’s becoming a value stock. Next, I compare Netflix’s results to Disney (DIS)... and explain why all streaming companies aren’t created equal. Long-time listeners know I’ve been bearish on Disney for a while… but there’s a simple move it could make to quickly double its stock price. We also break down the latest earnings from Baker Hughes (BKR) and Halliburton (HAL). While both are in the oil industry, the results and outlook couldn't be more different. Bitcoin is finally rallying after the long selloff in the crypto sector. Daniel explains why the recent pain is a long-term positive… and I highlight the big money moving into the space. In this episode: How to build your own casket [0:55] A recap of Netflix’s earnings [4:34] Disney vs. Netflix [8:10] Baker Hughes vs. Halliburton [12:35] How DIS could quickly double its share price [21:40] Bitcoin is finally in rally mode [27:15] Big money is pouring into crypto [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/ :

Brace yourself… today’s show offers something that’s non-existent in the current market: optimism. Believe it or not, the widespread negativity is actually a bullish sign for investors.  On today’s podcast, I recap the last week of trading, the 40-year high in inflation, and what to expect from the Fed next week.  There are a lot of issues putting pressure on the market, but here’s the bottom line: You need to be a contrarian… especially now that nearly everyone is bearish. I also sift through the data the Fed is watching… and explain why Fed Chair Jerome Powell is about to trigger a big market rally over the next couple of months. In this episode: Why I’m optimistic (and you should be too) [1:00] Why the Fed’s rate hikes could slow by September [3:00] Some signs inflation is coming down [9:15] What the latest bank earnings tell us about the economy [14:15] This is how a market bottom forms [17:10] These contrarian indicators are making me bullish [25:05] How Fed Chief Powell will ignite a 15% market rally (or more) [30:50] 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/ :

Today’s episode includes one of my many great interviews from the Metaverse Expo 2022 in Las Vegas last weekend. RJ White is an entrepreneur, successful businesswoman, and owner of a professional men’s basketball team—the Vipers, from Gurnee, Illinois. RJ shares her background and how she knew she wanted to be a professional basketball owner when she was just 6 years old. We discuss how she built a massive social media following… her future goals… and how she encourages young women to pursue their dreams. We also cover how sports branding will work in the metaverse… and the enormous potential ahead.  In this episode: RJ’s journey to becoming a basketball team owner [2:05] How to build a massive social media following [4:05] RJ’s next goal: Own an NBA franchise [6:20]  How to inspire young girls/woman today [10:43] How to build a brand in the metaverse [11:50]  A recap of my Metaverse Expo keynote [15:55] 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/ :

This morning’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading came in at a staggering 9.1%... but because the CPI is a lagging indicator, this number leaves out important data that shows we could be near peak inflation. I explain why inflation is no longer the biggest threat to the market… and what’s really concerning me about the economy right now. And Daniel and I debate what the Fed needs to do to bring back the bull market. Could Elon Musk end up in hot water—or even jail—for backing out of his deal to buy Twitter (TWTR)? I recap the dramatic, ongoing spat between Musk and Twitter… and how it’s a battle of who’s more full of s***. Daniel and I disagree about whether to consider Twitter for a trade… and I highlight the biggest risk that no one is talking about. In this episode: Why today’s high CPI reading could represent peak inflation [1:53] The biggest risk to markets right now isn’t inflation [7:10] What we need to see from the Fed for markets to rally [13:50] Could Musk go to jail over the Twitter fiasco? [19:44] Musk vs. Twitter: Who’s more full of s***? [21:50]  Is TWTR a good trade? [27:00] The biggest risk to Twitter no one’s talking about [28:40]   Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wednesday: 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 just got back from the Metaverse Expo 2022 in Las Vegas and it was an amazing conference. I start today’s episode with a recap of the experience… and why the metaverse may be the largest trend on the planet. I highlight the trillions of dollars flowing into the space… why the “permissionless” worlds will be the winners of this trend… and why the metaverse will go mainstream within six months. I also explain why NFTs (an important component of the metaverse) will be the next trillion-dollar trend. By the way, stay tuned… I’ll be releasing some exclusive content from the Metaverse Expo very soon. In this episode: My experience at the Metaverse Expo 2022 [0:20] Why the metaverse is attracting so much money [1:23]  How to position yourself to profit from this trend [11:25]  The future of Curzio Research and the metaverse [16:40]  The need for “permissionless” worlds [23:00] Why NFTs are the next trillion-dollar trend [26:39]  The metaverse will soon go mainstream [29:53] 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 excited to welcome Andrew Bustamante, former CIA agent and founder of Everyday Spy, to the show. We discuss how media outlets feed you what you want to hear… and how to sift through the noise and find the truth.  Turning to macroeconomics, Andrew gives us his perspective on the Russia/Ukraine war—why this event wasn’t spontaneous or a surprise… whether it would have happened under the Trump Administration… who feels the most pain from Russian sanctions (it’s not Russia)... and one country reaping the rewards. Plus, Andrew makes a bold prediction about a Chinese invasion in 2024… and shares how to invest based on current geopolitics. Finally, don’t miss my keynote speech, "How to easily raise millions for your metaverse project," at TCG World’s Metaverse Expo this weekend in Las Vegas. To get 50% off your tickets, and use the code: VEGAS50. In this episode: How the media controls the narrative—and how to find the truth [4:45] Why the Russia/Ukraine war wasn’t a surprise [16:30] Would the Russian invasion have happened under Trump? [22:40] Andrew predicts China will invade this neighbor in 2024 [25:00] Global effects of Russian sanctions—and how to invest for geopolitics [33:15]  What Andrew’s company does [42:55] How to analyze someone’s public, private, and secret lives [51:08] Join us at the Metaverse Expo 2022 this weekend [58:00] 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/ :

With a new earnings season kicking off next week… the latest inflation data releasing on the 13th… and a Fed meeting later this month, the markets are in waiting mode. Daniel Creech joins me today to break it all down…  As Daniel explains, the Fed has painted itself into a corner with the U.S. debt load… and we may see an interest rate cut early next year. I share my prediction for when the Fed will stop its rate hikes… and why that’s bullish for the economy.  The Fed’s efforts to bring down inflation are working… as commodity prices (including oil) are coming down as interest rates rise. Daniel and I debate where prices are headed next. One of us is buying oil stocks right now… while the other expects more pain ahead. If you’re joining us at TCG World’s Metaverse Expo in Vegas this weekend, make sure you take advantage of the 50% discount for Curzio subscribers. Buy tickets here with promo code VEGA50. In this episode: The market is in waiting mode [2:55] What to watch for this earnings season [6:45]  The Fed is bringing inflation down [15:55] Oil stocks: the bull vs. bear cases [20:24]  [38:22] 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/ :