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SKEPTIC’S GUIDE TO INVESTING

Steve Davenport, Clement Miller

Straight Talk for All, Nonsense for NoneAbout - Our podcast looks to help improve investing IQ. We share 15-30 minutes on finance, market and investment ideas. We bring experience and empathy to the complex process of financial wellness. Every journey is unique, so we look for ways our insights can help listeners. Also, we want to have fun😎Your Hosts - Meet Steve Davenport, CFA and Clem Miller, CFA as they discus the latest in news, markets and investments. They each bring over 25 years in the

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55:55

Harris vs Trump: Business and Politics

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2024/07/24

Please text and tell us what you likeWill a sudden change of candidates reshape the entire investment landscape? Steve Davenport and Clem Miller navigate the seismic political shifts that followed President Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential campaign. With Kamala Harris stepping up to the presidency, we delve into her qualifications, background, and the ripple effects this transition could have on investors and the broader political scene. We'll also touch on Trump's evo...

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31:21

Crowdstrike: Protection Becomes a Threat

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2024/07/24

Please text and tell us what you likeImagine a world where the very companies hired to protect us from cyber threats inadvertently cause massive disruptions. Today, Steve Davenport and Clem Miller discuss the staggering irony of a global IT outage ignited by a faulty software release from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike. This episode promises to reveal the vulnerabilities in our digital infrastructure, using historical incidents like the SolarWinds and Target cyber attacks to illustrate the c...

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35:07

Energy Outlook Around the Globe

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2024/07/17

Unlock the secrets behind the intricate web of global energy politics with Steve Davenport and Glenn Miller from Skeptic's Guide to Investing. How has the Ukraine-Russia conflict reshaped energy markets? Why is diversifying energy sources crucial for geopolitical stability? We pull back the curtain on U.S. energy policies under Trump, exploring the potential future of offshore drilling and the strategic role of nuclear energy. Discover the power plays of major oil producers like Saudi Arabia ...

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43:16

U. S. Election Fireworks Begin

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2024/07/17

How could an assassination attempt on a former president change the course of the US elections? Join us on this episode of Skeptic's Guide to Investing as we navigate the chaotic and unpredictable landscape of the current US elections. We kick off by scrutinizing Joe Biden's recent debate performance and how questions regarding his age and competence are coming to the forefront. Then, we delve into the harrowing assassination attempt on Donald Trump and its possible ramifications on his popul...

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69:55

2024: Skeptics Guide to the Second Half

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2024/06/26

What can we expect of markets in the second half of 2024? Can AI sustain its explosive momentum, or are we on the brink of a bubble burst? This week on Skeptic's Guide to Investing, we dissect the meteoric rise of AI, focusing on NVIDIA’s dominance and the broader implications for investors navigating this tech frenzy. We’ll guide you through the landscape of AI-related investments, from the behemoths like Google and Microsoft to the higher-risk, ancillary players. Discover why some inv...

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55:44

Millennials’ Journey to Financial Wellness with Dan...

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2024/06/19

Unlock the secrets to financial freedom with Dan Solin, author of "Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Millennials." In this episode, Dan demystifies investing, highlighting why time and compounding are your best allies in wealth-building. We discuss the importance of managing realistic savings expectations. Dan also puts to rest the myth that investing needs to be complicated, promoting simple, disciplined strategies like buy-and-hold investing with two passive ETFs. The pan...

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34:58

European Politics Shifts to the Right: Investment...

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2024/06/14

What if the recent political shifts in Europe could change your investment strategy? Join Steve Davenport and Clem Miller as they discuss the surprising results of the latest European Parliament elections. We discuss the significant move from left to right, the decline of the Greens and left-wing parties who emphasized climate change and sustainability, and the rise of right-wing groups focused on control of migration. Despite these changes, we explain how the political center still...

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28:17

Costco: Consumer & Investor Appeal Drive Anomalous...

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2024/06/14

Do you wonder why a warehouse retailer such as Costco can have a similar valuation to that of AI chip giant NVIDIA? Get ready to uncover the surprising secrets behind Costco's market valuation with Steve Davenport and Clem Miller. We'll explore how Costco's consistent dividend growth and appeal to middle income consumers have driven its impressive stock performance. Despite its business model focusing on consumer savings, Costco's stock price raises compelling questions about consum...

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39:08

Asia’s Investment Risks & Opportunities, with Dr....

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2024/05/22

Embark with us on a financial expedition through Asian markets. We are joined by Dr. James Thorne of Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, who guides us through a landscape rich with both promise and peril. We evaluate how Japan's strategic regional alliance with the U.S. and Australia, plus the sustained market reform tailwind from the Three Arrows of Abenomics, opens up new investment opportunities with Japanese firms. We also briefly consider India’s opportunities. We con...

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34:15

European Investment Risks & Opportunities with...

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2024/05/22

Embark on an expansive journey to travel through the economic and political landscape of Europe and the Middle East, including a foray into energy geopolitics, with the esteemed Dr. James Thorne and our seasoned co-hosts Clem Miller and Steve Davenport. We reflect on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine cut off the supply of cheap energy to European industries, damaging their competitiveness, and upended global energy markets. We highlight North America’s emergent status as an energ...

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28:18

Fed-Watching: Meager Actionable Insight

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2024/05/15

In this episode, Clem Miller and Steve Davenport address a key investor question: Just how actionable is the economists’ and strategists’ standard playbook of intense “Fed Watching”? Steve and Clem challenge the myopic view, reinforced by business media, that somehow the Fed is an all-seeing puppeteer controlling U.S. and global financial markets. Steve and Clem point out that for investors to make any money on Fed decisions depends on their being able to make quick ma...

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22:57

Alphabet's Gemini AI: Key to the Firm’s Tech Future

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2024/05/15

Prepare to peer into the crystal ball of technology's future as Clem Miller and Steve Davenport, dissect Alphabet's latest developer conference bombshell, the generative AI phenomenon Gemini. This episode reveals how Alphabet's AI brainchild is shaping up to be core to the evolution of Google Search, Android, and other Alphabet products, giving OpenAI a run for its money. We'll navigate the intricate dance of AI and hardware, examining Alphabet's budding alliance with NVIDIA and their h...

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21:54

The Return of Meme Stock Mania?

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2024/05/15

Unlock the secrets behind the meme stock madness. Steve Davenport and Clem Miller take a whirlwind tour through the rise and reign of stocks like AMC and GameStop, dissecting the cult followings these companies have garnered, thanks in part to mysterious Reddit icons such as Roaring Kitty. We contrast these phenomena with giants like Berkshire Hathaway, Tesla, and Nvidia, and ponder whether zeal among their investors brand them as semi-meme stocks. Delving deeper, we discuss how the mem...

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50:06

Mastering Wealth Management with Frazer Rice

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2024/04/10

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25:12

Bridging the Gap: Investing in Infrastructure

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2024/04/03

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37:33

Honoring the Work of Daniel Kahneman, the Founder of...

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2024/04/03

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33:27

The Strategic Role of Gold in Investment Portfolios

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2024/04/03

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26:20

Investing Acumen: Optimal Stock Exits

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2024/03/13

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25:58

2024 Election: Will Third Party tip the balance?

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2024/03/13

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20:08

Netflix and the Battle for Streaming Supremacy

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2024/03/13

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