Tariffs on Chinese goods in 2018 and 2019 led to a surge in Mexican exports to the U.S. and created new job opportunities, particularly benefiting traditionally disadvantaged groups in Mexico’s workforce through "trade diversion effects". Today's Stocks & Topics: CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Market Wrap, EFX - Equifax Inc., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., How US Tariffs on China Boosted Mexican Exports and Employment, DOC - Healthpeak Properties Inc., ALAB - Astera Labs Inc., Ba...
Jun 27, 2025•46 min
With AI and cloud data centers rapidly outpacing the capacity of traditional power grids, alternative solutions-—where data centers generate electricity on-site from natural gas-—are emerging as a fast, reliable, and cost-effective way to meet soaring energy demands. Today's Stocks & Topics: PSIX - Power Solutions International Inc., Market Wrap, CCJ - Cameco Corp., How Natural Gas Is Powering the AI Data Center Boom, Fractional Shares, GIS - General Mills Inc., Gold, LULU - lululemon athlet...
Jun 26, 2025•46 min
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime choke point through which about 20% of the world’s oil and a significant share of liquefied natural gas are shipped daily. Today's Stocks & Topics: EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., How Much Physical Precious Metals Justin Owns?, Why the Strait of Hormuz Remains a Critical Lifeline for the Global Economy, DOW - Dow Inc., BIIB - Biogen Inc., The Labor Market, Difference from a 403b and regular 401k, BCS - Barclays PLC ADR, FINV - FinVolution Group ADR, The D...
Jun 25, 2025•46 min
The property market is set to be revolutionized with "tokenized real estate" because it will enable fractional ownership, increased liquidity, and open up new investment opportunities. Today's Stocks & Topics: MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., Market Wrap, FM - First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Using Ratios to Determine If a Stock Is Overvalued or Undervalued, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., VDE - Vanguard Energy ETF, US Exchanges and Chinese Stocks, UNM - Unum Group, DECK - Deckers Outdoor Corp., CROX ...
Jun 24, 2025•46 min
Savvy investors can use key financial ratios to quickly assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued-- relative to industry peers and its intrinsic value. Today's Stocks & Topics: PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Market Wrap, ARM - Arm Holdings PLC ADR, Using Ratios to Determine If a Stock Is Overvalued or Undervalued, KO - Coca-Cola Co., Panic Sell, Tariffs on China Can Affect Vietnam, Oil Stocks, Investing for Kids Future, Roth I-R-A, Economic Indicators, How Many Stocks in a ...
Jun 21, 2025•47 min
In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing Options, Investing Apps, Dentists and Equity Firms, Dollar Cost Averaging, Trading Earnings Reports, Investment Portfolio Percentage, Politicians Stock Trades, CDs & Taxes, Cash-Out Refinancing, Measure the Health of a Dividend, Cash into The Market, How to Begin Investing at 18?, Gol...
Jun 19, 2025•47 min
Growing anxiety among retirees over potential Social Security cuts and economic instability is prompting many to scale back spending and reconsider their retirement plans as policymakers debate the program’s future. Today's Stocks & Topics: PRI - Primerica Inc., Market Wrap, IOT - Samsara Inc., APA - APA Corp., Retirees Fear for the Future of Social Security Amid Policy and Economic Uncertainty, T - AT&T Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Retail Investors, Retirement Saving Plans, CFFN - C...
Jun 19, 2025•46 min
Amid heightened volatility from tariffs, labor market shifts, and fiscal policy changes, investors who want to manage economic challenges are encouraged to focus on diversification and adaptability. Today's Stocks & Topics: AEP - American Electric Power Co. Inc., Market Wrap, AZO - AutoZone Inc., Mid-Year Stock Market Outlook, NANC - Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF, GOP - Unusual Whales Subversive Republican Trading ETF, PAC - Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. ...
Jun 18, 2025•46 min
There is the potential for deterring foreign companies from investment in the U.S. due to a provision in Trump’s tax bill that could impose steep new taxes on foreign investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: MTZ - MasTec Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., Market Wrap, Trump's Tax Bill Could Raise Taxes on Foreign Companies, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., NUE - Nucor Corp., LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., SUN - Sunoco L.P., I-R-A Rollover, Rising tensions in the Middle East , ASIX – Advan Six Inc., CHWY ...
Jun 17, 2025•46 min
Investors are increasingly looking to Latin America for attractive yields and diversification because the region’s strong currencies and unique economic narratives present new opportunities outside the U.S. market. Today's Stocks & Topics: USB - U.S. Bancorp, Market Wrap, TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, Investors Eye Latin America for Wall Street Diversification, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Manufacturing, MCD - McDonald's Corp., KPP Newsletter, UPS - United Parcel Service...
Jun 14, 2025•46 min
There are increasing expectations of resilient earnings growth and a supportive economic backdrop, so major Wall Street strategists are upgrading their stock market outlooks. Today's Stocks & Topics: ESEA - Euroseas Ltd, Market Wrap, Growth to Value Trade, The Bull Case for Stocks Is Growing on Wall Street, PEP - PepsiCo Inc., FNDF - Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF, Ted Cruz On Eliminate Interest On Bank Reserves, ECO - Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp., RICK - RCI Hospitality Holdings I...
Jun 13, 2025•46 min
Tariffs pose the most significant threat to consumer cyclical and basic materials sectors—such as retail, vehicles, chemicals, and metals, while sectors like consumer defensive, utilities, and healthcare are expected to weather the impact with limited damage. Today's Stocks & Topics: CEG - Constellation Energy Corp., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Market Wrap, AMGN - Amgen Inc., Which US Stock Sectors Face the Greatest Risk from Tariffs?, CLX - Clorox Co., GGG - Graco Inc., China Deal, Consumer Se...
Jun 12, 2025•46 min
Retirees must decide how much to withdraw annually, whether to purchase long-term-care insurance, and look into the pros and cons of buying an annuity. Today's Stocks & Topics: GIS - General Mills Inc., Market Wrap, APLD - Applied Digital Corp., 3 Tricky Decisions Every Retirement Plan Must Address, TPH - Tri Pointe Homes Inc., Pros and Cons of Buying Annuities, PHM - PulteGroup Inc., SPGI - S&P Global Inc., China and Tariffs, CSL - Carlisle Cos., ITW - Illinois Tool Works Inc., ARE - Al...
Jun 11, 2025•48 min
Tariffs, stricter immigration policies, and a strong dollar have triggered a sharp decline in tourism revenue for the U.S. Today's Stocks & Topics: D - Dominion Energy Inc., Marke Wrap, GWRE - Guidewire Software Inc., NBIS - Nebius Group N.V. Cl A, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., KSA - iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF, Drop in International Tourism Hits U.S. Economy and Local Jobs, Alternative Investments , IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., DOW - Dow Inc., JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, Tariffs and the Consumers. ...
Jun 10, 2025•46 min
Facing rising prices, many Americans are scaling back or changing their summer travel and leisure plans to save money and avoid financial strain. Today's Stocks & Topics: BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, CUBE – Cube Smart, EXR - Extra Space Storage Inc., PSA - Public Storage, Current Bond Market, Some Americans Are Shifting their Summer Plans to Avoid Tariff Price Hikes, Preferred Dividend Stocks, IYT - iShares Transportation Average ETF, Inflation Data, ANEB - Anebulo Pharm...
Jun 07, 2025•45 min
Experts start with advice to carefully compare lenders, and understand the pros and cons of home equity loans and HELOCs before borrowing against their home’s value. Today's Stocks & Topics: JPST - JPMorgan Ultra Short Income ETF, Market Wrap, FLS - Flowserve Corp., What Homeowners Need to Know Before Borrowing Against Home Equity, Investing in Large, Mid or Small Caps, PCTY - Paylocity Holding Corp., Silver, Tariffs and Inflation, VOD - Vodafone Group PLC ADR, AZTA - Azenta Inc., PINS - Pin...
Jun 06, 2025•46 min
The aviation industry is projected to achieve record revenues and higher profits in 2025, fueled by lower jet fuel prices and strong passenger demand. Today's Stocks & Topics: OMC - Omnicom Group Inc., Market Wrap, Aviation Takes Off Despite Global Economic Challenges, TER - Teradyne Inc., Roth I-R-A Withdrawals, FLBR - Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF, Good News About 401k, AFG - American Financial Group Inc., AFGC - American Financial Group Inc. 5.125% Sub. Deb. due 2059, WEN - Wendy's Co., Treasu...
Jun 05, 2025•46 min
A surge in shoppers using “buy now, pay later” loans for groceries highlights shifting consumer habits and also raises concerns about the growing financial stress facing U.S. households. Today's Stocks & Topics: FZIPX - Fidelity ZERO Extended Market Index Fund, Market Wrap, ISRG - Intuitive Surgical Inc., Groceries Now, Pay Later: Shoppers Turn to Loans for Everyday Essentials, WOLTF - Wolters Kluwer N.V., WTKWY - Wolters Kluwer N.V. ADR, The Dow vs. The S&P 500, A-I Impacting News and M...
Jun 04, 2025•47 min
Financial experts suggest reviewing your savings rate quarterly and switching accounts once or twice a year to ensure you’re not leaving significant money on the table. Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, CUBE - CubeSmart, Market Wrap, How Often Should You Switch Savings Accounts for 5% Yields?, BMY - Bristol Myers Squibb Co., AAPL - Apple Inc., Treasure Yields and The Dollar, MP - MP Materials Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: ht...
Jun 03, 2025•46 min
As rising inventory and high mortgage rates weigh on the housing market, a growing number of economists expect U.S. home prices to decline this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: AVGO - Broadcom Inc., Market Wrap, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., More Economists Now Predict Home Prices Will Drop in 2025, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., PBF - PBF Energy Inc., NU - Nu Holdings Ltd. Cl A, Current Market Situation, MO - Altria Group Inc., Value Stock, Investing for Kid’s Future, Beautiful Bill: Sec...
May 31, 2025•47 min
Japan’s government bond yields have surged, sparking fears that investors may unwind carry trades, potentially impacting global financial markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, Market Wrap, Japan Bond Yield Surge Raises Carry Trade Unwind Concerns, Investing in the Country of Morocco, SMH - VanEck Semiconductor ETF, APH - Amphenol Corp. Cl A., The Travel Industry, OKE - ONEOK Inc., CRI - Carter's Inc., KBH - KB Home. Our Sponsors: * Chec...
May 29, 2025•46 min
Learn how different types of risks—such as interest rate, market, and inflation risk can impact your portfolio— and why understanding them is crucial for making informed investment choices. Today's Stocks & Topics: DVN - Devon Energy Corp., Market Wrap, CAT - Caterpillar Inc., 3 Measures of Risk That Affect Your Portfolio, Bonds, DG - Dollar General Corp., History of Asian Investors, FLJP - Franklin FTSE Japan ETF, Gold & Silver. Our Sponsors: * Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST ...
May 28, 2025•47 min
Even with limited savings, you can still retire comfortably by assessing your finances, exploring part-time work or downsizing, maximizing retirement contributions... and more. Today's Stocks & Topics: WMB - Williams Cos., Market Wrap, Relocated Some of My Portfolio from the US to Europe, How to Retire with Little Savings, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Canadian Mutual Funds, Setting a Limit Order, A-I and Your Job, Global Funds, VT - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF, AVGE - Avantis All Equity...
May 28, 2025•45 min
In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing Options, Investing Apps, Dentists and Equity Firms, Dollar Cost Averaging, Trading Earnings Reports, Investment Portfolio Percentage, Politicians Stock Trades, CDs & Taxes, Cash-Out Refinancing, Measure the Health of a Dividend, Cash into The Market, How to Begin Investing at 18?, Gol...
May 26, 2025•47 min
The future of institutional involvement in crypto hinges on developing robust risk management frameworks that provide transparency, accountability, and regulatory clarity, enabling traditional financial institutions to confidently engage with digital assets. Today's Stocks & Topics: SYF - Synchrony Financial, Market Wrap, Institutional Crypto Adoption Depends on Solving Risk Management Challenges, Individual Bond Ratings, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Investing in a 30-year Treasury, Retailer...
May 24, 2025•47 min
China’s fossil fuel production declined in April, but year-on-year output of natural gas, crude oil, and coal still rose— as the government prioritized supply security despite falling prices. Today's Stocks & Topics: MJ - Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF, Market Wrap, China’s Fossil Fuel Output Retreats from Record Highs Amid Price Slumps, Real Estate Co-Op, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., Market Valuations, IBP - Installed Building Products Inc., Price Support, Trump Administration Reverses ...
May 23, 2025•44 min
Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating to Aa1 is expected to push up borrowing costs for consumers-impacting mortgage, auto loan, and credit card rates-while highlighting growing fiscal challenges for the nation. Today's Stocks & Topics: FRSH - Freshworks Inc. Cl A, Market Wrap, FRSH - Freshworks Inc. Cl A, DG - Dollar General Corp., Moody’s U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade: What It Means for Your Money, Where to Invest After 70, UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., Equity Fund Flows, SRS - ProSh...
May 22, 2025•46 min
The resumption of federal student loan payments is reducing consumers’ purchasing power, leading to tighter household budgets and potentially dampening economic growth due to lower consumer spending. Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Market Wrap, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, VRNA - Verona Pharma PLC ADR, Restart of Student Loan Repayments Could Squeeze Consumer Spending and Slow Economic Growth, Credit Card Deb...
May 21, 2025•43 min
While many Americans favor real estate and gold as top long-term investments, financial advisors explain why stocks typically offer higher returns and greater diversification. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORI - Old Republic International Corp., Market Wrap, Why Real Estate and Gold Aren’t Always the Best Long-Term Investments, ASPI - ASP Isotopes Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., Minerals and Modern Warfare, The Crypto Market, IBIT - iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, ALG - Alamo Group Inc., BA - Boeing Co...
May 19, 2025•46 min
The bond market continues to drive market sentiment, raising concerns about inflation expectations, risk premiums, and potential headwinds for equities despite recent gains. Today's Stocks & Topics: SN – Shark Ninja Inc., Market Wrap, NRG - NRG Energy Inc., VIOO - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF, VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, Bond Market’s Power Grows as Rising Rates Loom, RBLX - Roblox Corp., Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Debt, Portfolio Ma...
May 17, 2025•47 min
