
Unusual Whales
Unusual Whales covers financial topics and market news. We help navigate various topics in finance, from options, to equities, and get some of the experts in the field to help you follow the flow. 🐳
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Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 32min
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 31: AI, Finance, and Future of AI Tech Space, sponsored by Verses AI
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 31: AI, Finance, and Future of AI Tech Space, sponsored by Verses AIThis episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on November 15th. Our hosts are joined by experts on AI to discuss the exponential advancement of AI and its ever-growing list of use cases. The panelists also discuss the threats posed by AI, and how companies are navigating the regulatory landscape of artificial intelligence. This episode was sponsored by Verses AI, and our panelists were joined by Verses CEO, Gabriel René.Panel:Verses CEO, Gabriel René: https://twitter.com/GReal1111Alex Reibman: https://twitter.com/AlexReibmanStew Fortier: https://twitter.com/stewfortierAI Solopreneur, Ole Lehmann: https://twitter.com/aisolopreneurHeather Cooper: https://twitter.com/HBCoop_Erik Brynjolfsson: https://twitter.com/erikbrynThis Pod is not financial advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. The stock market is risky, and any trade or investment is expected to have some, or total, loss. Please do research before any trade. Do not use this information for financial decisions or for investing. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. Of note, Unusual Whales was paid by Winning Media, Inc, who is a client of Verses AI, to host this episode. The episode is sponsored by Verses AI.Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 31min
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 30: Fed FOMC Pause Continues, Treasuries, Bonds, National Deficit, and Macroeconomic Outlook
In this podcast, Joseph Wang and Lyn Alden discuss a range of topics including US Treasuries, Bonds, the national deficit, and the macroeconomic outlook. They delve into the impact of systematic portfolio rebalancing on asset trading and returns, the US inflation rate and the Fed's mandate, and the tug of war between fiscal and monetary factors. The conversation also covers Drucken Miller's views on interest rates, debt-fueled growth and its impact, the impact of reverse repos on financial conditions, and gratitude and perspectives on the macro outlook and trading.

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep. 29 Banning Congressional Trading and Lobbying in Congress w/ Rep. Ro Khanna
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 29:This episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on September 28th, on X / Twitter Spaces.Our hosts are joined by Representative Ro Khanna, journalists Bryan from Business Insider, and Ryan Grim from the Hill, and Noah Bookbinder, the Director of CREW, to discuss the issues and challenges surrounding Stock trading and lobbying within Congress. We breach topics of potential insider trading and the myriad legislative measures that attempt to ban all stock trading, and lobbying, by Congressional members.Panel:Representative Ro Khanna: https://twitter.com/RoKhannaRyan Grim: https://twitter.com/ryangrimBryan Metzger: https://twitter.com/metzgovNoah Bookbinder: https://twitter.com/NoahBookbinderUnusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.

Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 35min
Ep. 28 Sept. FOMC with Unusual Whales and Fed Rate Pause
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 28: Fed FOMC Extends Pause, Credit Event, Oil and Housing Concerns, and Recession Outlook for 2023-2024This episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on September 20th, 2023 before the FOMC Rate Pause and subsequent press conference with Jerome Powell.Our hosts are joined by top macro experts to discuss the Fed rate pause, rising oil prices, the potential for a Credit event, the Housing market, and Recessionary outlook going into the end of 2023.Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Cem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissant Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngBob Elliott https://twitter.com/BobEUnlimited Josh Young https://twitter.com/Josh_Young_1Unusual Social Media:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/?**Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 8min
Ep. 27 Exploring Activist Investing and Collective Action in the Markets
This episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on Tuesday, September 12th. Our hosts are joined by experts in activist investing and investment law to discuss the power shareholders have in utilizing their shares to vote on changes for the better in companies they invest in.Felix Tabary: https://twitter.com/FelixTabaryCo-Founder and CEO of TroopChristina Sautter: https://twitter.com/ProfSautterLaw Professor at SMU Dedman School of LawMichael R. Levin: https://twitter.com/activistinvestrFounder of the Activist InvestorThis podcast episode is sponsored by Troop; a platform dedicated to democratizing and mobilizing the collective power of retail investors through shareholder votes and campaigns. Troop is dedicated to providing a space for retail investors to connect with an influential community of verified shareholders and vote on campaigns and polls to change companies they invest in for the better.Check Troop out here! – https://bit.ly/45rgUgTUnusual Relations has also sponsored this episode; a company focusing on developing new investor relations with companies. They’ll work with your company to help with PR distribution and audience growth. Thanks for sponsoring. Check them out at www.unusualrelations.com!**Disclaimers:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.Neither Unusual Whales nor Unusual Relations is responsible for any promotion. They do not verify the authenticity of the promotion or partnership, nor the merits of the individual promotion. There is no endorsement of any one promotion. Please do your own diligence and research before following any one promoted post. Do not consider a promotion of a post to be advocacy for the sponsor of the post. Unusual Whales contracted by Unusual Relations, who is being paid to promote the sponsor, to run the space.

Sep 7, 2023 • 59min
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 26: The Aging U.S. Population and the Changing Economy
CEOs and medical experts discuss the challenges of an aging population, including economic impact, preventive treatments, pension spending, and the impact on the economy. They emphasize the importance of proactive healthcare and investing in new technologies to address the needs of the aging population.

Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 37min
Pod 25. July FOMC, Rate hikes, and What is happening with markets at all time highs
This episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on July 26, 2023 before the FOMC Rate hike of 25bps and subsequent press conference with Jerome Powell.Our hosts are joined by top macro experts to discuss the Fed Rate Hike of 25 BPS, the U.S. Banking and Bonds, Market Volatility, and the Inflationary and Recessionary Outlook for the second half of 2023.Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Cem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissant Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngRandy Woordward: https://twitter.com/TheBondFreakMichael Kao: https://twitter.com/UrbanKaoboyHosted by: Nicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNS Unusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/**Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.

Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 31min
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 24: FEDERAL PAUSES RATE HIKES, The US Dollar Currency Dominance, Liquidity, and Refunding the Treasury
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 24: FEDERAL RESERVE PAUSES RATE HIKES, The US Dollar World Currency, Liquidity, and Refunding the TreasuryThis episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on June 14, 2023 before the FOMC Rate Pause and subsequent press conference with Jerome Powell.Our hosts are joined by top macro experts to discuss the Fed Rate Hike PAUSE, the U.S. Dollar’s World Currency Status, Market Volatility, and Liquidity Concerns of equities and the U.S. Treasury.Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Cem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissant Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngBob Elliott: https://twitter.com/BobEUnlimitedHosted by: Unusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesNicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/**Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.

May 3, 2023 • 1h 33min
Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 23: LAST FED RAKE HIKE? FOMC, Bank Crisis, Treasury Buybacks and Debt Ceiling
This episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on May 3, 2023 before the May FOMC Rate hike and subsequent press conference with Jerome Powell.Our hosts are joined by top macro experts to discuss the 25bps rate hike (possibly the last prior to a pause), the Banking Crisis, the Treasury buybacks and debate on the United States Debt Ceiling. Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Cem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissant Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngBob Elliott: https://twitter.com/BobEUnlimitedHosted by: Unusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesNicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSCourse: https://unusualwhales.com/courseDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/**Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 32min
Pod 22: 5.0% CPI, the Macro + banking landscape, rate hikes or pauses, the federal reserve's decisions and inflation
This episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on April 12, 2023 before and after the release of the April 12 Consumer Price Index data release.Our hosts are joined by top macro experts to discuss the CPI print of 5.0%, the Fed, Inflation, Recession, and Banking fears so far in 2023.Panel:Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Cem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissant Thelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngPedro da Costa https://twitter.com/pdacostaMichael “Inflation Guy” Ashton https://twitter.com/inflation_guy Hosted by: Unusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesNicholas FNS: https://twitter.com/NicholasFNSDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/**Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.
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