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On today’s show, I welcome back Lenore Hawkins, chief macro strategist for Tematica Research. Lenore joins me from Italy to break down the problems surrounding the fourth-largest European nation…   She covers short and immediate-term issues, including super-high sovereign debt, slowing growth, and a new political regime that she refers to as “jokers.” Lenore also explains why a crash in this country would have a far greater impact on the global economy than Greece, Turkey, and Brexit. In my educational segment [53:07], I break down my trip to the Silver & Gold Summit in San Francisco. I’ll give you the scoop on my one-on-one meetings with industry legends… a huge catalyst that could push mining stocks up tremendously in the short term... and some of my favorite stock ideas in this beat-up space. I’ll also discuss the huge interest in security tokens following my presentation. We’ve given you a peek  behind the scenes of our operation here at Curzio… And now we can offer you the chance to become an insider

Today, I welcome back Jonathan Awde, president and CEO of . Jonathan gives us his macro thoughts on the gold sector… inflows and outflows of money into the space, the federal reserve, and rising interest rates. You’ll want to hear the story behind his incredible company… and why it continues to explore these all-star assets during this bear market.  In my educational segment [39:58], I give you more details on the biggest announcement at Curzio Research since I launched the company… and explain how you can participate in the growth of this exciting business while earning a dividend.  You might’ve heard me mention that I’m heading out to  in just a couple of days. I’ve got a few speaking opportunities… and if you attend the conference, make sure you come say hello!  

Did you make it through the market crash last week? All it takes is a few volatile days… then crazy headlines start predicting the market will crash another 40%... or another credit crisis. But the recent pullback is just that—a pullback… A healthy correction… A normal part of the markets for over a century. And when you look at the underlying fundamentals... the market isn’t expensive. In fact, a lot of names are screaming buys.   My guest today is Jay Martin, president and CEO of (CHI)... home to some of the best investment conferences in North America. CHI made its name as the leader in hosting the best junior mining conferences in Canada. Over the past few years, it branched out to hosting conferences in other sectors, including technology, innovation, and alternative investments.  Jay highlights some incredible early-stage trends that should be on everyone’s radar. And he gives you all the details about CHI… including the upcoming Silver and Gold Summit, October 28–29 in San Francisco. Not only will I b

Earnings season kicks off next week… So I invited John Petrides of back today to tell us what to expect. I love having John on the show because of his wealth of knowledge across many different sectors. He’s one of the best analysts I know when it comes to breaking down earnings from macro and micro perspectives. And we’re likely to see incredible volatility in many stocks during the season. Since last quarter, we’ve seen an uptick in energy prices and wages—two of the biggest costs for companies. The U.S. dollar has also run higher, which could cut into profits for companies that do business overseas. And increased tensions between the U.S. and China on trade could cause further inflationary headwinds. These risks create a huge layer of uncertainty for management teams… which could lead to less-than-optimistic forecasts when they report earnings results over the next few weeks. And earnings forecasts (guidance) are what drives stock prices. Today, John shares a list of stocks every investor should pay close

I’ve got a very special guest for you today. It’s his first appearance on this podcast, and I’m truly honored to have him on. Over the past 30 years, he’s made a small fortune financing, creating, and selling junior mining companies. His name is Dennis Higgs. And he’s a legend in the resource sector. If you’ve never heard of him, I’m not surprised. He avoids the media and rarely does interviews at all. He’d rather let his record speak for him. But today, Dennis breaks his silence to talk about the gold industry… where prices are headed… and the catalysts that will push it to those levels over the next six to 12 months.  More importantly, Dennis shares his new venture with us. It’s a junior mining company that’s using new technology to find high-grade gold deposits in the world’s biggest gold district. He’s chairman and director of this company—where he and other insiders own a huge 36% stake. Then, in my educational segment [41:24] I break down the latest news on Tesla. I’m not going to tell you where the sto

On today’s podcast, I welcome back hedge fund veteran Mike Alkin to talk about this incredible bull market... some concerns that could derail it... and why Tesla could pull back considerably over the next three to six months. You may know Mike as editor of here at Curzio Research and host of the fantastic Monday podcast, Talking Stocks Over a Beer. But Mike's also a forensic accountant. His reasons for shorting Tesla go beyond what you’ll read in mainstream media… making this interview a must-listen. In my educational segment [1:00:35], I talk about a country that’s on my radar for the first time in over 10 years. It’s dirt cheap and starting to see huge growth—evident in an important economic indicator, which I'll explain today—along with how to make money from it. Note: What’s going on between the U.S. and China is one of the most important stories in the world right now—especially for investors. Next week, you're invited to take part in a free event covering the ins and outs of what’s going on… the effect

Today I welcome back Kim Iskyan, editor of and one of the best international stock analysts in the world. To find the best investment opportunities, Kim’s traveled to more than 80 countries over his 25-year-plus career.   Kim travels to China often—and speaks directly to local business folks and large institutions. He starts our show by breaking down the latest drama on tariffs… And why the situation between China and the U.S. is different from what you’ll see in the media. Later in the interview, Kim shares some details from his latest trip—to a dirt-cheap country most people would never think of investing in… filled with huge growth potential. Kim also reveals some of his favorite investment ideas. This includes three international stock picks U.S. investors can add to their portfolio today. (These names were even new to me!)     Then in my educational segment [52:27], I break down the one “Trump Card” China holds that could crush the U.S. when it comes to tariffs. If China takes this initiative… one small

First and foremost… Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall in the Carolinas on Friday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families that will be impacted by this terrible event. Please be safe! Today I welcome back Chris Versace, co-founder and chief investment officer of Tematica Research. He’s an amazing stock analyst with over 20 years of experience. Chris is also a good friend. We worked together at The Street over 10 years ago. He has an incredible track record for finding great stock ideas ahead of Wall Street.   In this interview, Chris explains the easiest way for individual investors to find those ideas. He also shares several of his favorite picks… so be sure to have a pen and paper handy. Then, in my educational segment [48:26], I break down a sector most believe is dying a slow death. But fears have been blown out of proportion… giving you a great opportunity to buy these stocks at an incredibly cheap price.   Note: I suggest paying close attention to Chris Versace’s stock recommen

Summer is officially over… which means football season is here. And to kick off the new season, I start the podcast with a great big rant. Today I also welcome back one of my favorite guests, Andrew Horowitz. Andrew is host of podcast and president of financial planning firm Horowitz and Company. As you might expect, we cover a number of topics—from China and the tariff headlines to Andrew’s take on emerging markets… and whether that pullback is a buying opportunity or a flashing caution sign. Andrew also shares the U.S. economic indicators he’s watching… and why the market is positioned for a pullback over the next few months. And of course he gives us a lot of great investing ideas. Note:  My guests and I often discuss 5 to 10 stocks in a single episode… And that’s just while we’re on-air. When we’re chatting off-air, more often than not another stock or two is mentioned. And sometimes these are the of all… The very best of those stocks make it into my WSU All-Star Portfolio…  And right now, .

On today’s podcast I welcome back a great friend and rare coin expert, Van Simmons. Van is internationally known and respected… and he’s been investing in rare coins since the 1970s. He helped create (PCGS), which is credited with bringing accountability to this “alternative investment class.” Van gives us an insider perspective on everything from rare coins to sports memorabilia. If you’ve never had an interest in collectibles… trust me, you will after hearing this incredible interview.   In my educational segment [106:47], I explain why now is a good time to look at diversifying your portfolio… And I share some great tips for doing so. Note: As I mentioned on today’s show, some of the most incredible stock ideas I’ve heard from my guests come out in conversations “off-air.” So I created to get you in the room while the mics are off. It’s a simple way to share behind-the-scenes intel from my network of insiders. And right now, .

If you want to increase your overall return on investment, today’s show is a must-listen. But you have to be willing to venture where other investors fear to go… and try unconventional ideas. My guest is Chris Mayer, editor of Bonner Private Portfolio, an investment research service from Bonner & Partners. Chris is an incredible stock analyst with over 20 years’ experience. He always provides unique investment insight during our interviews. And, based on your feedback, he’s one of my most popular guests. Chris shares two of his favorite sectors to invest in… which are completely off Wall Street’s radar… and highlights several names within these sectors you should be buying right now. He also explains why you need to “mix it up” when it comes to investment philosophy. He provides a great example of a unique strategy he used to generate exceptional returns on an industry-leading stock—even though sales and earnings were declining. Then in my educational segment [57:00], I break down a strategy that will sou

Today I welcome back a 40-year market veteran... and one of my favorite bears: Rich Suttmeier. Rich is an incredible analyst. He’s also founder and CEO of Global Market Consultants, with great insight on a variety of topics. He breaks down Turkey’s financial crisis… why it’s significant to individual investors… and how it could be the catalyst that pops a $270 trillion debt bubble. While Rich tends to land on the bearish side, he’s been bullish on FAANG stocks (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google) for quite some time. He explains why he’s now changing his tune on these tech giants. We also cover the banking sector. Rich highlights several measures banks are using right now to stick it to Main Street. He and I have passionate debates about this sector… so you’re in for some fantastic entertainment and a solid education. Then I break down earnings season in my educational segment [42:35]. On the surface, earnings and sales growth may look positive… but there are significant risks most investors and ana

The last couple of years since I started Curzio Research have been a fantastic experience. And I have all of you to thank. It’s because of you that I’m able to continue growing this business. In fact, I’m about to hire more junior analysts. So in this week’s episode, I bring on my junior analyst, Daniel Creech, to give you a peek behind the curtain... We talk about a typical day at Curzio Research and the process behind each issue we write. Daniel also shares some of the biggest lessons he’s learned in his first year on the job… and why it’s critical to check your emotions at the door when analyzing investments. If you’re interested in becoming a stock analyst for Curzio Research, you can’t afford to miss this interview. For all other listeners, I believe you’ll appreciate the details and hard work that go into our newsletters. As earnings season comes to an end for S&P 500 companies, small-cap stocks are now in the limelight. For my educational segment, I explain a simple strategy everyone can use to hel

Today I welcome a good friend and regular guest to the show, Marc Lichtenfeld. Marc is chief income strategist at financial newsletter publisher The Oxford Club. He’s also one of the smartest biotech analysts, covering the industry for over 15 years. In this interview, Marc talks about the latest change he’s seeing in investor sentiment. This includes tons of investors who are worried about the market crashing over the next six months. Marc breaks down the current short-term risk he sees in the market… and what sectors to buy if the market pulls back. He also discusses why investors with a long-term investment horizon shouldn’t be concerned with predicting major moves in the stock market. As always, Marc gives us a couple of his favorite ideas to consider right now. This includes two names with revolutionary technology that isn’t being talked about much in the media. Then in my educational segment, I break down a great strategy I use to make money in one of the most volatile sectors. It’s responsible for some

If you believe the markets will pull back over the next 18 months… after eight straight years of moving higher… then this podcast is an absolute must-listen.   My guest today is Mike Alkin, editor of Moneyflow Trader here at Curzio Research. This unique newsletter teaches individual investors how to conservatively bet against stocks. Mike already gave listeners numerous winners on past Wall Street Unplugged episodes… including Dean Foods, Newell Brands, and Goodyear Tire. He explained why these companies would fall in value. If you shorted them, you’d have made more than 30% on average. But if you used Mike’s simple strategy—where your risk is limited but your upside is limitless—you’d have made more than 3x returns on each of these picks. In this episode, Mike talks more about this amazing strategy. He explains why picking stocks that’ll move lower over the next 12 months is like shooting fish in a barrel right now. And he shares two more picks that are likely to get crushed over the next few months… which c

Today’s show is packed full of great information… You’ll want to get a pen ready before listening. I welcome back good friend—and Wall Street Unplugged regular—John Petrides. John is managing director and portfolio manager at Point View Wealth Management. He’s got a phenomenal pulse on the market. Listen as John reveals three critical things to pay attention to during earnings season, which is now underway. And, as always, John gives us a lot of fantastic investing ideas. He highlights the sectors he expects to report blowout earnings… details his prediction of a rotation from asset-light businesses to asset-heavy businesses... and breaks down a “worst-case” scenario you absolutely must keep on your radar. I’m having a great time at the Sprott Natural Resource Symposium. You can expect an incredible update next week on this year’s conference.

There are a lot of doom-and-gloomers out there warning about an impending credit crisis… And I know many of you are worried. Today, I explain why you can stop losing sleep over your portfolios. I speak directly to anyone over the age of 55. But don’t worry if you’re not in that demographic yet… everyone will benefit from this segment. I also welcome back Chris MacIntosh, founder and editor of Capitalist Exploits. Chris is one of my most popular guests for a reason. His breadth of knowledge on stocks, bonds, commodities, and world events is incredible. Instead of specializing in one asset class, Chris specializes in finding price anomalies… and predicting where the big money is moving. Right now, Chris believes we have the opportunity to make a small fortune from one hated sector—one that will boom as European countries build up their militaries in preparation for war… Trust me… you won’t want to miss this episode. Note: Right now, Chris is offering Curzio Research investors an exclusive opportunity to invest

Happy 4th of July! This is a special holiday for me. It brings back great childhood memories of our summer house in upstate  New York. That’s where my late dad put on a firework display that would put most professional displays to shame. I hope all of you enjoy time with your family. Drink a few beers, tell some great stories, and enjoy the barbecue. When you’re done, you’ll love my interview this week. I welcome back Hugh Agro, a superstar in the mining industry. Hugh is President and CEO of Revival Gold, a company I introduced you to six months ago on this podcast. The company just reported blockbuster drilling results at its flagship project, Beartrack. It’s a game changer—which is why the stock is one of the best-performing junior mining companies over the past 12 months. Hugh talks about these drilling results… and highlights why he’s buying more shares of his company right now. He also explains why gold prices are close to a bottom—and are likely to move much higher over the next 24 months. It’s an inte

Pullbacks in the markets can be disconcerting… but recent activity is perfectly normal. As I’ll explain, it’s actually healthy when stocks pull back gradually… and based on the current fundamental and economic landscape, I suggest using this pullback as a buying opportunity. I also welcome Lenore Hawkins, 20-year market veteran and chief macro strategist at Tematica Research. Lenore breaks down the biggest market risks for investors... including rising interest rates and the looming potential for trade wars. Plus, she shares her favorite tech trend... and how investors can still make money on it. Finally, I break down the recent ruling by the Supreme Court to allow states to legalize gambling, creating a lucrative new $44 billion market. Following this landmark decision, I highlight stocks that will be the biggest winners―and losers―in that sector.  

Financials are down almost 20% on the year… close to bear market territory. But the Fed releases stress test results tomorrow. The banks that pass will be allowed to significantly raise their dividend and launch huge buyback programs… On today’s show, I’ll tell you about about the huge short-term catalysts ahead for this dirt-cheap sector. I also talk to Nate Flanders, cryptocurrency expert and founder of crypto trading exchange Mandala. He and I recently traveled to New York to meet with potential cryptocurrency investors. And we share some exciting details from our trip... Nate also discusses how coming industry regulations will lead to hundreds of millions of institutional dollars pouring into this sector. Trust me, you’ll want to hear this.