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The W.I.P.

The W.I.P. cracks into the week’s must know investment news. Hosted by Walter, new episodes are available every Friday.

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00:07:40

Greenback Rollback

The W.I.P. ·

2023/07/14

Jun’e inflation report showed inflation continuing to cool. What contributed to inflation’s recent decline? Google’s AI chatbot Bard is growing in usage. What is Bard and how is Google increasing its availability? The Dollar is at a 15 month low, but is a lower dollar bad? We look at the implications of a weakening greenback.

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00:06:50

Cheers!

The W.I.P. ·

2023/06/30

Booze is big business. We look at the industry in numbers, recent trends, and what changing consumer behavior may mean for the economy. The Supreme Court struck down the administration’s student debt forgiveness plan. What happens now? Important economic indicators were released this week. How will unemployment claims, consumer confidence, and personal consumption expenditures impact Fed rate policy?

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00:07:17

What’s Eating Darden?

The W.I.P. ·

2023/06/23

Jerome Powell was questioned by the Senate Banking Committee on where interest rates are headed and future bank regulations. What did the Fed Chair say? The Yield Curve is the most inverted since this March. Why is this happening and why should you care? Darden Restaurants reported earnings this week. How is the consumer spending on dining out?

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00:08:43

Super Charging Investments

The W.I.P. ·

2023/06/16

May’s inflation report showed prices cooling. Where is inflation slowing down and where is it sticking around? The Fed’s met this week and their language on interest rates was telling. What did the Fed say about where rates are headed? The EV charging station landscape made a BIG shift this week! We discuss who wins and who loses.

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00:09:00

Bear Exit?

The W.I.P. ·

2023/06/09

The S&P500 is up this year, but those gains come from just ten companies. Who is driving returns and what does that means for your portfolio? Vanguard’s Head of Fixed Income says that “bonds are back”. What reasons does she give for this claim? Finally, we answer a listener question!

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00:06:45

Hot Jobs Cooling Off?

The W.I.P. ·

2023/06/02

Retail companies Macy’s and Dollar General released earnings this week and results were bad. We look at the numbers. The Debt Ceiling was raised — what made it in the agreement and what did not? The Labor Market remains hot now, but colder winds are starting to blow…

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00:080:00

Revision Decisions

The W.I.P. ·

2023/05/26

Earnings for AI focused companies came in HOT this week. We look at who’s winning the battle for AI supremacy. Debt Ceiling negotiations are close to a resolution. Where are we now and why no agreement yet? Economic data was revised for Q1 2023 and these revisions will impact the Fed’s thinking on future rates hikes. We discuss why.

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00:11:45

Interview #4: Brian Cox, CFA Part II

The W.I.P. ·

2023/05/19

This week is part two of our interview with Brian Cox, CFA. Brian started a hedge fund, and we discuss his investment philosophy, opportunities in the market, and much much more.

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00:28:42

Interview #3: Brian Cox, CFA Part I

The W.I.P. ·

2023/05/12

This week we interview Brian Cox, CFA. Brian was an FDIC bank examiner during the Great Recession, performed credit analysis at GE Capital, and currently runs Tier One Strategy which advises banks and financial tech companies.

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00:07:00

Regional Rollercoaster

The W.I.P. ·

2023/05/05

Regional banks are back in the news. We follow this rollercoaster of a story and answer the who, why, and what comes next. The Fed raised rates this week and all eyes turn to their next moves. We look at what will influence future Fed policy. Apple released earnings this week. What did the numbers, and the CEO, say about the company?

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00:18:45

Interview #2: GP Musumeci

The W.I.P. ·

2023/04/28

Meta crushed earnings this week! The W.I.P. interviews distinguished software engineer with Meta, GP Musumeci. We discuss Meta’s use of A.I., the Metaverse, and much, much more!

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00:07:00

Big In Japan

The W.I.P. ·

2023/04/21

Tesla’s stock price has been on a roller coaster this year. What did this week’s earnings tell us about the company and its strategy to maintain market share? Chile is considering nationalizing lithium, a key component to EV batteries. Why is Chile making this move and who will be affected? Warren Buffett is increasing his stake in Japanese stocks. What companies does he like, why do he like them, and how is Berkshire Hathaway’s International strategy changing?

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00:07:00

Bank or Bust?

The W.I.P. ·

2023/04/14

March’s inflation data sends mixed signals. We dig into Tuesday’s report at the good, the bad, and the implications for the Fed. Hedge funds bought the dip in the banking sector, but did other asset managers and retail investors follow suit? The answer may surprise you. Big banks are starting to post their Q1 2023 earnings. What do their numbers reveal about the future of the economy?

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00:08:00

Vacation Ideas

The W.I.P. ·

2023/04/07

March’s jobs report showed signs of a slowing labor market. We look at the jobs report in detail and answer what it means for the Fed’s next meeting in May. JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon wrote his annual shareholder letter this week. What were Dimon’s comments on the recent turmoil in banking as well the economy? Travel interest, along with prices to vacation, are sky high. Is now the time to invest in travel companies?

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00:08:00

You Asked, I Answered

The W.I.P. ·

2023/03/31

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index came in lower than expected. What does the PCE tell us about the Federal Reserve’s previous and future interest rate decisions? Did you know that insider trading can be legal? We look at the conditions that allow for legal insider trading. Finally, we answer a listener question regarding CDs.

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00:09:23

Confidence Is Key

The W.I.P. ·

2023/03/24

The Fed raised interest rates by a quarter point, balancing the fight against inflation against the disorder in banking. Where is the Fed going to stop? Block Inc. is being accused of fraud by short-seller Hindenburg Research. What’s the story? Confidence is key to a sounds banking system. How can failing confidence be restored?

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00:08:25

Two Percent Alternative?

The W.I.P. ·

2023/03/10

The Fed has set a 2% target for inflation which is now being questioned. Why 2% and should it the target change? Want to maximize your tax return? With tax season upon us, we review tips straight from the IRS. FAANG stocks were h-o-t in the last decade. In an ear of austerity, what next for the tech sector?

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00:08:23

Powerlifting Bonds

The W.I.P. ·

2023/03/03

Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced a price reduction for some insulin products. How will lower prices affect the company and the industry? Eurozone inflation is running hotter than expected. What is the ECB’s next moves? With rates still on the rise, we look at a bond strategy known as the Barbell.

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00:07:40

They Might Be Giants

The W.I.P. ·

2023/02/24

Walmart and Alibaba reported earnings this week and gave very different outlooks. What did these giants of retail reveal? Financial historians published a 123 year report on global investment returns. Will you be surprised by the best performing country and the data’s predictions for the future? I think so! Asset managers Fidelity and Vanguard reported that the average 401(k) account was done 20% in 2022. What else did we learn about retirement readiness on the back of last year’s volatility.

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00:09:16

Is 50 The New 25?

The W.I.P. ·

2023/02/17

A resilient economy, red hot labor market, and sticky inflation have increased the chances of a 50bps rate hike next month. We examine the factors at play before the Fed meets again. Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway had a busy end to 2022. What did the company buy, sell, and what does that tell us about the market right now? Volmageddon was a spike in volatility back in 2018. What was this occurrence, why does it matter in 2023, and what should you know about Volmageddon 2.0?

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