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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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00:06:25

Buffet’s Wad

The W.I.P. ·

2024/08/16

July’s CPI data showed more progress in the fight against inflation. What does this mean for interest rate policy? Drug prices are coming down for Medicare recipients due to a historic negotiation. How much will be saved? Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has $277B in cash. Where will that money be spent?

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00:05:04

Hey Big Spender

The W.I.P. ·

2024/08/09

Volatility returned in a rollercoaster week for stock. What contributed the bumpy ride? Mortgage rates hit a one-year low. Who benefits from lower borrowing costs? Back to school is big business. How are consumers spending in 2024?

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00:05:08

Tension Time

The W.I.P. ·

2024/08/02

A handful of Big Tech companies reported earnings this week and AI spending was front and center. Who is winning the AI race? The Fed gave its clearest indication of where rates are headed next. What did The Fed say? July saw a big increase in market volatility. Why the sudden rollercoaster for stocks?

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00:24:49

Ty Newell Part II

The W.I.P. ·

2024/07/26

Born in Detroit, cars are in Ty Newell's blood. Ty's stories about early adoption of the technology as well as his insights into where he thinks the industry is headed are not to be missed.

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00:43:19

Ty Newell Interview

The W.I.P. ·

2024/07/19

Sustainability expert Ty Newell discusses the economic benefits of cleaner air and much much more.

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00:06:27

Indexes Explained

The W.I.P. ·

2024/07/12

Inflation in June was lower than expected. How is inflation changing? Big Tech stocks sold off this week in favor of other another area of the market. Where are investors putting their money now? This month’s questions is about market indexes. What are their differences and which one is the best?

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00:06:13

Halftime Report

The W.I.P. ·

2024/06/28

New jobs data was released suggesting a changing landscape. How is the labor market doing? Walgreens stock had a very bad week. What is going on with the pharmacy retailer? We are at the halfway point in the year and market are near all time highs. Why is this worth paying attention to?

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00:05:58

Conversion Considerations

The W.I.P. ·

2024/06/21

The S&P500 and Nasdaq hit all time highs this week. What is powering the market higher? Small cap stocks have lagged their large cap piers for a decade. Why could small caps make a turnaround? This month’s questions is about Roth conversions. When does a Roth conversion make sense?

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00:05:34

Pay Ultimatum

The W.I.P. ·

2024/06/14

The Fed updated their rate cut expectations for this year and next year. Where are rates headed? Producer prices decreased unexpectedly last month.What prices decreased the most? Elon Musk was awarded a $45 billion pay package. How do executive payouts impact CEO performance?

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00:05:21

How Long Can this Go On?

The W.I.P. ·

2024/06/07

May’s jobs report far exceeded expectations. How will the Fed react? The ECB cut interest rates. Where is rate policy in Europe headed? The yield curve has been inverted for almost two years. Why hasn’t there been a recession yet?

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00:05:45

Preferred Explanation

The W.I.P. ·

2024/05/24

Mining giant BHP is looking to buy rival Anglo American. Why is this deal important? LifeNation, the owner of Ticketmaster, is being sued by the US Department of Justice. Will ticket prices go down? Preferred stock has characteristics of both a bond and a stock. How does this investment work?

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00:05:56

Zoom-onomics

The W.I.P. ·

2024/05/17

April’s CPI was lower than expected, bucking the recent trend. Where is inflation headed? Visa is making major changes to debit and credit cards. How will you be impacted? Our question of the month is about Gen Z. Why does this generation have a lot to be happy about?

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00:06:09

May-be a Trend

The W.I.P. ·

2024/05/10

Almost 3% of mortgages nationwide are considered “seriously underwater”. What does that mean and where are borrowers hurting the most? Unemployment benefits ticked up from the previous week. Why is this worth paying attention to? “Sell in May and go away” is an old market adage. Is there any truth to the saying and how should you react?

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00:05:54

SoFine?

The W.I.P. ·

2024/05/03

Sticky inflation has the market in fear of future rate hikes. What did Jerome Powell say about the Fed’s likely next move? Hedge Funds repositioned their investments last month. How did their strategy change? FinTech giant SoFi announced earnings giving insight into the company and its mostly millennial and Gen. Z clientele. How are they faring in this economy?

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00:26:08

Jacob Taylor Interview

The W.I.P. ·

2024/04/26

Our conversation is with farmland investment expert Jacob Taylor. Jacob is the 6th generation of row crop farmer. In addition to running the family farm, Jacob works for a super regional ag lender helping farmers from across Illinois get access financing. Jacob is also partnered in a private equity firm specializing in providing agricultural investment in projects across the United States.

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00:06:41

Tesla Tightrope

The W.I.P. ·

2024/04/19

Geopolitical tensions mean oil prices are going up. How do higher prices at the pump impact the Fed? Higher interest rates can be good for bond investors. What do elevated rates mean for stocks? Tesla is having a bumpy start to 2024. Why is the EV giant having troubles?

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00:05:08

INTERESTing

The W.I.P. ·

2024/04/12

March gave us a hot jobs report. How will the Fed react? Inflation has increased for three straight months. Why isn’t inflation falling anymore? Banks of all sizes are reporting earnings. What are investors looking for in the numbers?

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00:06:58

Trash or Treasure?

The W.I.P. ·

2024/04/05

The European Central Bank is getting ready to cut interest rates. Why won’t the ECB follow the Fed on rate policy? General Electric competed its latest spinoff this week. Do spinoffs actually payoff? Collectables are big business, but should you invest in them?

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00:07:23

ChocoRocket

The W.I.P. ·

2024/03/29

Cocoa prices are running wild. How will more expensive chocolate impact your Easter? The Social Security Administration expects fund reserves to deplete in 2037. What can be done to fix the social safety net? Asset location can move the needle toward meeting your retirement goals. We explore this investment strategy.

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00:07:19

Critical Concentration

The W.I.P. ·

2024/03/22

The Fed has given a clearer indication of when it will cut rates. When will rates go down and what does the Fed’s current rate policy mean for your money right now? Reddit went public this week in a highly anticipated debut. Why does Reddit’s IPO matter? Finally, we discuss concentrations in your portfolio and how to manage them.

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