Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Chris Mayer, former banking analyst and editor of two popular investment newsletters – Bonner Private Portfolio and Focus – joins us on this week’s Wall Street Unplugged. Chris is one of my all-time favorites… A continual world traveler, I often call Chris the “Anthony Bourdain of finance.” His boots-on-the-ground research uncovers frontier investment ideas you’ll hear nowhere else. Last time Chris was on the show (April, 2017), he revealed five stock ideas. And today, ALL five of those stocks are well into the green – three are up over 20%. Tune in this week to hear what other ideas Chris has in store for us… including a few tips and tricks to avoid the mainstream financial nonsense we’re faced with everyday. Plus, get a sneak peek of his upcoming book, How Do You Know?, which highlights the misguided attitudes that can destroy a portfolio. Good Investing, Frank Curzio P.S. For this week’s Educational Segment [51:58], I break down one of my newest bets in the semiconductor space. For the first time in at least 10 years, this large-cap name is finally ahead of the innovation curve… and it’s still dirt-cheap.

Why Facebook is still a buy after earnings... My thoughts on baseball (post-playoffs)... GE’s free-fall… A slice of Michael Alkin’s newsletter… How to figure out your investment timeline Questions & Comments: 1) “I know you’ve been high on Facebook (FB) for a very long time. I bought the stock because of you at $90 and still own it today. They just reported solid earnings and raised guidance... Is it time to take my profits?” - Marty [00:46] 2) “Now that we’ve had one of the best playoffs in history, do you take back all of your negative comments about baseball?” - Joe [10:26] 3) “GE looks like a no-brainer to buy at these levels… but many analysts have warned about volatility and the overall risk of this extended bull market. Am I crazy to think that there can be more downside risk?” - Luke [15:57] 4) “How do we deal with opportunity costs when using your newsletter?” - Eddie [24:33]   As always, thanks to everyone who participated! . You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

This week I sit down with legendary Texas wildcatter and CEO of Chisholm Exploration, Cactus Schroeder. Cactus is one of the smartest men you’ll find in the oil business. For 40 years, he's drilled around the most prominent basins of North America. And he's consulted on or invested in over 1,000 drilling projects. Cactus was featured on Discovery Channel’s Wildcatters – a television series that followed three people searching for oil and gas in areas other than oil fields. He's also credited with finding one of the largest oil-producing wells in the Eagle Ford – which he later sold to Norway’s Statoil for north of $1 billion. If you own any oil stocks, or thinking of jumping back into oil any plays, be sure to tune into this interview first... Cactus tells us where he thinks oil prices are heading... and the risks to consider today when placing your bets in this space. More importantly, he updates listeners on the breakeven prices needed to drill in the Permian, the Bakken, and the Eagle Ford… and why these “strike zone” numbers are vital to oil producers and investors going forward. Good Investing, Frank Curzio P.S. On this week’s Educational Segment we’ll discuss a trade Marin Katusa recommended last week. If you took action, you’d be up 60% in just four trading sessions. It's another example why sometimes – especially during this volatile earnings season – you just have to stick to your guns.

In this and every episode of Frankly Speaking, we discuss your top questions about the markets, stocks, the economy – even sports.    This week (10/27/2017): Earnings bonanza… Why growth is more important than value right now… My favorite lessons since starting my own business… And Eagles to the Super Bowl? Questions & Comments: “Thanks for the Curzio Research Advisory exclusive update!” - Derek [00:46] “How about em’ Eagles?” - James [06:59] “All major tech companies are reporting blow-out earnings. With these stocks at incredibly expensive levels, should be we start looking to short? ...Or will these names continue to move higher (seemingly) forever?” - Brett [09:07] “I’m an entrepreneur like yourself. I just started a new business venture and I wanted to get any wisdom you’re willing to offer on how to grow my business and generate sales...” - Todd [17:55]

The gold sector has been a free fall in 2017… No matter what CEO, drilling outcome, or project acquisition - just about every name in the industry has underperformed this year. But here's the good news: I have a great guest today that’s here to clear up all of our concerns... He goes by the name of Marin Katusa - Founder and CEO of Katusa Research and one the the most respected deal-makers in the entire global resource sector. On today’s show, not only does he break down the gold market - and where prices of the yellow metal are headed within the next 3 to 6 months… Marin’s going to give us insight on two idea’s he’s personally going “all-in” on. Tune in to learn how to you can trade alongside my favorite analyst in this depressed sector.

Why GE is now the largest position in my portfolio… Reasons for shorting Netflix during earnings… Why one FANG company is in for a rude awakening… A sneak peek at Michael Alkin’s upcoming newsletter Questions & Comments: “General Electric (GE) reported terrible earnings on Friday. What are your thoughts? Is the bottom finally here?” – Aaron [00:45] “The new Facebook Live videos are awesome!… Especially the one where you discussed shorting Netflix (NFLX) ahead of the quarter.” – Jeff [09:55] “You mentioned on the last podcast that your dad was one of few to call the 1987 market crash… Would you mind posting his report?” – Nathan [17:45] () “What’s the difference between Michael Alkin’s (Curzio Research’s newest editor and analyst) upcoming newsletter and yours?” – Paul [20:37] As always, thanks to everyone who participated!

Meet today’s guest, Michael Alkin – Curzio Research’s newest editor and senior analyst. Before joining Curzio Research, Michael spent over twenty years working in the hedge fund industry. He’s considered a short-selling expert. On today’s show, we get to know more about Michael… And how he went from mixing paint at Sherwin Williams in his mid-twenties to becoming the right-hand man of one of Wall Street’s greatest hedge fund managers… A man Businessweek once referred to as “the best stock-picker no one has ever heard of.” Michael also reveals some of Wall Street’s hidden truths… And how he unearths the biggest mispricings in the market. Listeners get a hefty sneak-peek at Michael's methodical method of "going short"... how they can turn this system into big profits… And the market Michael's targeting next... Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Why I’m still long on General Electric (despite its recent slump)… Bruno Mars is NOT Michael Jackson… Eagles to the SuperBowl? On today’s episode of Frankly Speaking, I mostly cover General Electric (GE). I’ve received tons of questions and emails after shares reached a new 52-week low last week. So I wanted to give my followers an update. A massive restructuring is currently underway and rumors are spurting in every direction. In addition, JPMorgan is now saying a dividend cut is “likely”… which could push prices even lower. This is a name I’ve been wrong on for the past six months… But, with my ego put aside, I still think GE is an incredible buy at these levels. Here’s my take. As always, thanks to everyone who participated!

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today I have an exclusive interview for you with Jeff Phillips, President of Global Market Development. If you haven't heard of Jeff, that's likely because he rarely gives interviews. But he's one of the most trusted names in the resource industry – like frequent guest and close friend, Marin Katusa. After financing over 100 different resource companies, Jeff has developed a unique approach to investing in this highly volatile sector. He’s helped me and my listeners generate a ton of money over the years. And he could do the same for you today... In this 30 minute interview, Jeff reveals… Why today’s resource bear market may finally coming off its bottoms. His current investment thesis for the gold, uranium, and rare-earth metal industries. And the names of four junior miners he believes are “buys” right now... Don't miss what he has to say. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

A breakdown of the Steel industry… How the Dodd Frank Act is now hurting the consumers… Reasons for today’s “alarming” M&A numbers… The general scope of the Canadian marijuana market… Questions & Comments “Is this the perfect storm brewing for Steel Dynamics (STLD)?”... - John [00:47] “I finally get your rant about applying for a home loan… I’m currently purchasing a new home while trying to sell my current one and the amount of follow up documentation is a nightmare! Here’s my story.”… - John [05:58] “Recent financial crisis data has shown that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is highest at business cycle peaks, resulting in bad investments. With today’s M&A numbers returning to levels similar to 2000 and 2007, are you concerned?”… - Tommy [13:49] “Someone convinced my wife that Canadian marijuana stocks are worth a look (Canada is about to legalize marijuana on a federal level, unlike the situation in the U.S.). Can you share your thoughts on the Canadian marijuana industry in general, or anything about their popular cannabis stocks?”... - Tim [24:48] As always, thanks to everyone who participated!