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The wait is over... It’s been a long time coming, but the AT&T-Time Warner merger is happening. This is one of the largest deals in history, and I’ll break it all down for you on today’s show… I’ll also tell you why this is such an amazing opportunity for AT&T investors. And, this week, I welcome back my good friend―and host of The Disciplined Investor―Andrew Horowitz. Andrew and I have a spirited discussion on everything from the Fed to commodities to tariffs to ―of course―cryptocurrencies... Andrew also shares some of his favorite investing ideas―both on the long and short side. Trust me… you’ll want to listen to this interview more than once... so let’s get started. Note: In case you didn’t see my email earlier... I decided to reopen the best deal we’ll ever offer on our new Crypto Intelligence service until Friday. After Friday, no one will ever see this offer again… to get the charter deal.

The countdown is on... Today, I’ll give you the scoop on Crypto Intelligence, Curzio Research’s brand new crypto newsletter. As you’ll see, this newsletter is unlike anything else in our industry, giving subscribers a unique entry to this incredible growth sector...  The editor of this product is a hedge fund veteran with over 25 years of private equity experience. His system reduces risk… while giving subscribers the opportunity to generate life-changing gains. Subscribers will gain access to ICOs (initial coin offerings) and STOs (security token offerings), where tokens represent equity and give shareholders rights―similar to investing in a private placement. Crypto Intelligence also includes real model-based analysis on cryptocurrencies. Plus, all subscriptions include access to our invaluable training videos. These step-by-step guides show you how to: Open a cryptocurrency trading account Fund the account Create a Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet Invest in just about any cryptocurrency Later on, I interview

No... it’s not just you. Geopolitical change is on all our minds. Right now, everyone’s talking about the turmoil in Italy… but the truth is, this’ll have a minimal impact on the U.S. market. I’ll tell you why on today’s show. But first, I welcome back Steve Koomar, publisher and editor of Vigilante Investor. Steve believes stocks are positioned to show great returns over the next decade. He also highlights his favorite trend in tech… one that’s much bigger than AI, IoT, Big Data, and the cloud… and the stocks he believes will benefit most from this remarkable trend. Later, in my educational segment, I break down the oil sector… including why Russia and OPEC would be crazy to increase production. But there are risks that could push crude lower over the next few months.

I hope you have a pen and notepad ready for today’s show...   My good friend Marin Katusa returns to tell us why gold could go a lot lower over the next few months. He suggests buying a popular commodity instead… which he largely avoided for the past decade.   Marin is one of the best resource investors I know. And although he’s bearish on gold in the short-term, we discuss why that’s a positive for us as investors.   Marin also explains what to look for when evaluating a resource investment (it takes more than just a great discovery...) and how to scale into the best names over time.   This is an incredible interview with a lot of great information. Trust me, you’ll want to listen more than once...  

There’s been a lot of pressure on mining stocks, and I know a lot of you are wondering if the bottom is in and it’s time to buy.   Jeff Phillips, President of Global Market Development, joins me this week to share what will be a boost to these companies… what he looks for in a resource investment… and where to find value. You’ll also hear Jeff’s favorite ideas in gold and uranium today...  

Today I welcome back Kim Iskyan, editor of International Capitalist. Kim shares his methodology for finding little-known opportunities in emerging markets… including how to travel safely where others fear to tread. Plus, he gives us a preview of the opportunities that could arise if the North Korean market is opened by peace talks. I know from experience how difficult it is not to let personal feelings impact your investing… but we’ll discuss why it’s critical that you don’t.   And in our education segment, I show you what’s hiding deep inside the numbers from Apple’s recent earnings call.

Welcome back to Wall Street Unplugged. Today, everyone is talking about the 10-year Treasury yield—namely, how it just broke 3% for the first time in years. Here’s the truth: this isn’t a big deal—no matter what the media say. This number is still well below historical norms… However, it does present us with a buying opportunity… which I’ll tell you about in today’s show. But before I get to that, I welcome as my guest this week Danielle DiMartino Booth. Danielle is a former adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and editor of the Money Strong newsletter. Today, she breaks down the impact higher yields will have on individual investors… the fundamental landscape of today’s housing market… and why millennials will be a huge drag on the economy much quicker than most economists are forecasting. I also give you a play-by-play of how I find my best stock ideas. This simple strategy will help you invest in the best stocks before Wall Street finds out about them… and before they’re mentioned in the media.

Ignore the crazy headlines… In this episode, we talk about how to use the media’s “agenda” to pocket huge gains in stocks. Most headlines are exaggerated. They include phrases like “market crash” and “trade wars.” It doesn’t matter. The market is flat this year and America is not in a trade war with any nation… The media exaggerates these headlines to get page views. That’s how they make money. Yet these headlines (including tweets from our president) can temporarily influence stocks, causing disconnects between a company’s fundamentals and stock price. Smart investors can use these disconnects to invest in some of the world’s greatest companies – like Amazon or Facebook – at incredible discounts. Also in this episode, we breakdown the best banking stock to own right now (it’s not JP Morgan)… and why one major airline will see its stock price rise much higher from here.     SHOWNOTES: 0:42 - Long time listener Joe thanks me for my insight on the oil market and asked if he should invest in small or large caps.

Welcome back to Wall Street Unplugged. My guest this week is Corby Marshall, CEO of Hilltop Cybersecurity. (Full disclosure: I’m an early investor in this company.) Corby joins me from the RSA cybersecurity conference to discuss what we should all be thinking about it when it comes to protecting our data. You’ll also be fascinated to hear what led him to into this space... Later, we’ll talk about how important it is to look beyond the headlines when it comes to evaluating a stock. Read the story no one else is telling—because news stories aren’t often digging into the fundamentals. I also take a few moments to vent about the media’s obsession with the Mark Zuckerberg Facebook hearings and the James Comey publicity book tour.      0:33 –  Why did we make such a big deal about the Mark Zuckerberg hearings on CNBC? 4:20 - Can we trust the biggest companies in a space to regulate their own industry? 6:35 - I watched James Comey’s latest PR blitz for his book trashing the President. 9:18 - Democrats need to stop l

Welcome back to Frankly Speaking. I can’t stress this enough: I care about and what happens to your portfolio.   The reason you listen to me, subscribe to the newsletters, and read our research is so you can focus on your life and take advantage of our “stock brains” here at Curzio Research. On this episode, we talk about what it means to have a stock brain. And we touch on other programs offering financial advice. If you follow other podcasts and tv personalities that give stock recs, make sure they care about what happens to you. There are plenty of people who give out financial advice... but many don’t think about how those calls will impact real people like you.   SHOWNOTES: 0:57 – Listener Shawn asks all of you in the Curzio Research community to keep the Humble Broncos hockey team in your thoughts and prayers following the tragic bus crash in Canada. 4:19 - Listener feedback from Chris regarding my recent commentary on hedge funds and what can happen to your money in poor-performing funds. 6:55 - I noti

Welcome back to Wall Street Unplugged. This week, my guest is Mike Alkin, editor of Moneyflow Trader and host of the . Even though Mike writes his newsletter for Curzio Research, he and I often have differing views on the markets. (Mike is bearish and I’m more of a bull.) Even so, we generally find common ground. I have a lot of respect for his knowledge and opinions. Today, Mike reviews how he analyzes stock news and what helps him decide whether a company is going to have success in the future. Then in my educational segment [50:15], I talk market risk factors. The media is hyping three main risks right now: rising inflation, rising interest rates, and a potential trade war. All of these things have investors running for the hills. But the truth is, they’re not the negative market forces the headlines are making them out to be. Listen to find out why... SHOWNOTES: 0:33 –  I share my broken water heater horror story 9:20 - Michael Alkin, editor of Moneyflow Trader and host of the , is my guest this week 12:5

Welcome back to Frankly Speaking. There are a lot of myths surrounding hedge funds, particularly how much yield they create vs. how much it costs you to invest in them. Today I debunk some of those myths, and remind you of the risks vs. rewards of hedge funds. Remember, the better they do, the more risk they take with your money. I also discuss some big changes coming to Curzio Research. We’re getting ready to unveil some exciting new products… and share some special offers with our subscribers. On today’s episode, I also stress the importance of ignoring the market noise. Brexit... tariffs... it doesn’t matter. You can always ride these waves with proper portfolio management. SHOWNOTES: 0:51 – Listener question from Max: Are we seeing a fundamental shift in the hedge fund industry? 4:26 - Hedge fund pricing 9:10 - Hedge funds are encouraged to take more risk with your money. 19:09 - Listener questions from Kurt: Is Briefing.com a substitute for those who can’t afford Capital IQ? Will Curzio Research bundle p

I’m so excited to bring on analyst Barry Cohen to talk all things cryptocurrency and blockchain. Barry explains how these technologies work, how you can secure cryptocurrencies safely and easily, how the regulatory landscape is going to change, and more. All of this comes ahead of the cryptocurrency newsletter we’re launching in May. Make sure you subscribe to our free email list now to be the first to know about this product when it’s launched. I get a little heated over negative news about Amazon and complaints that it’s ruined businesses across the country—especially when the complaint comes from a company that did its own share of putting others out of business: Walmart. Meanwhile, other folks are complaining that Amazon has an unfair advantage due to its relationship with the United States Postal Service. Today, I explain why the USPS needs Amazon, despite arguments that the postal service is getting the losing end of the deal. I know some of you might be panicking about the scary trade wars talk and how

Description This week, I want to take some to stress how important it is to take certain things into consideration when making changes to your portfolio. Specifically, I recap how to think about market moves when corporate earnings are announced. And I’ll tell you how I strategically position my portfolio among long and short-term stocks. We’ll also take a long look at Tesla’s woes... and how to trade on news for this company and other momentum stocks. Lastly, we’ll talk about how to measure the current value of a stock... when everyone else is focused on market moves. Stocks Mentioned Walmart UnderArmour Nike AT&T Time Warner Google Facebook DirectTV Verizon Sprint Tesla Apple Amazon Netflix Visa Goldman Sachs Morgan Stanley SHOWNOTES 0:51 – Listener feedback  from Mike: A sweet and supportive note from a fellow dad concerning the health of my daughter 3:01 - Listener question from Alberto: What percentage of my portfolio is long term vs. short-term stock holdings? 13:48 - 14:22 - Listener question: T

Andrew Horowitz of and host of podcast (the second best investing podcast) breaks down the technicals of the market action we’ve been seeing lately... and what that means for your portfolio. If you’ve been wondering how to navigate this volatile market, Andrew will help you keep your sanity. He advises us about the right time to panic, versus the right time to take advantage of everyone else’s panic. Andrew also reviews some recent positions he’s taken on--individual names and what impact the administration and Federal Reserve could have on the markets in the near-term. I also want to thank you all for the love and good wishes you’ve been sending to me and my family as we battle a few health issues. Your support has been overwhelming... and it feels like the Curzios are turning a positive corner. I also take a moment to recap what’s been going on in this crazy March Madness tournament this year. We’ve seen a lot of upsets and some big surprises as we head into the Final Four. And stay tuned till the end… I’

In this edition of Frankly Speaking, I take on some lingering concerns for both Amazon and Facebook. Despite some short term pressures, I think the upside potential for both is strong. Then, I’ll reveal my favorite dividend-paying stocks… and give you a word of warning: Even if you think you’re diversified, you may be holding the same stock across the board... Stocks Mentioned: AMZN FB MCD WMT AAPL XOM INTC GE

Welcome back to Wall Street Unplugged. I have an incredible show for you today... I don't read many newsletters, but I always make a make a point to read Vigilante Investor, edited by today’s guest Steve Koomar. Unlike many newsletter writers, Steve always backs up his thesis with hard facts, and I learn something new from every issue. Steve and I discuss all the negative headlines about Trump’s new tariffs—propelling fears of a trade war that could ultimately hurt the U.S. Like myself, Steve believes these news stories have it wrong. On today’s episode, we break down why. And you won’t believe Steve’s expectations for stock market returns over the next several years... He explains how the recent tax cuts, combined with deregulation, will lead to the kind of economic expansion we haven’t seen since the New Deal. And one of the best bull markets in a generation. Later on, in my educational segment [52:00], you’ll learn how the NCAA men's basketball tournament can help you improve your investing game. It doesn’

March Madness is upon us! As many of you know, college basketball is my favorite sport. Today, I kick off the show by breaking down the brackets and sharing my predictions for who will make the Final Four. But even if you’re not a sports fan, you’ll want to stay tuned, because later on, I interview the brilliant Marin Katusa, founder of Katusa Research. Marin is a good friend of mine and a regular guest of the podcast. He also happens to be one of the best analyst in the resource sector. Today, Marin shares his thoughts on the current environment for gold, and how long he thinks it’ll be until institutional investors start putting their money back into gold stocks. We also discuss a bull market in a commodity that almost nobody is noticing. Marin explains the catalyst behind this bull market, and he shares what he believes could be a takeover target. Then, in my educational segment (48:30), I tell you everything you need to know about the new steel and aluminum tariffs. It’s time to put your “political hat” a