Wall Street Unplugged - Your Best Source For Finance, Investing & Economics

Today’s episode of Wall Street Unplugged is sponsored by Masterworks. This unicorn investment platform allows everyday people to invest in shares of multimillion-dollar art by names like Banksy and Picasso. Get in on what The Wall Street Journal calls one of “the hottest markets on Earth” . Description: Congratulations to my beloved Eagles on winning the NFC Championship. On Thursday, I’ll do a deep dive into their Super Bowl matchup… along with some predictions for anyone looking to bet on the big game.  Turning to markets, ExxonMobil (XOM) reported a record $56 billion in profits—which works out to around $7 million per hour. I put these incredible numbers in perspective… and explain why the Permian Basin is key to our nation’s energy independence. McDonald’s (MCD) also reported incredible earnings. I share one stat that proves the company is in a league of its own... and why today’s pullback is a buying opportunity. Tomorrow, the Fed will hike interest rates again. I’ve been pounding the table on why the F