Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

One of the most manipulative yet completely legal occurrences on Wall Street… A little hate mail… How to play volatile earnings… A merger arbitrage opportunity in Alterra? Questions & Comments: "Nice rant on wednesday. Seems like every week one of my stocks is getting trashed by these short reports. I'm not sure which firms are legit and which ones are the short scammers… hard to know which short sellers to trust when everything seems so manipulated. I'd like to know if you're in my corner." • Wade [00:50] "Frank, I decided that listening to your podcast was a waste of time given the amount of time you spend ranting about sports (bashing baseball mostly). I have stopped listening and have turned my attention elsewhere." • Grant [08:30] "I've never seen a more wild earnings season for individual stocks than we're having over the past few months. A handful of stocks on my watchlist are up or down more than 20% just today! Plus, at an index level - it's the lowest volatility on record. Something has got to give?" • Erold [13:27] "My question is on Alterra Power (AXY). I've been a shareholder since before the reverse split. Now that it's known it's going to sell for $8.25 per share (because they're getting bought out), and it's currently $7.70 per share - Would it make sense to buy under the sell price before the sell date?" • Jonathan [24:33]

Chris Mayer, former banking analyst and editor of two popular investment newsletters – Bonner Private Portfolio and Focus – joins us on this week's Wall Street Unplugged. Chris is one of my all-time favorites… A continual world traveler, I often call Chris the "Anthony Bourdain of finance." His boots-on-the-ground research uncovers frontier investment ideas you'll hear nowhere else. Last time Chris was on the show (April, 2017), he revealed five stock ideas. And today, ALL five of those stocks are well into the green – three are up over 20%. Tune in this week to hear what other ideas Chris has in store for us… including a few tips and tricks to avoid the mainstream financial nonsense we're faced with everyday. Plus, get a sneak peek of his upcoming book, How Do You Know?, which highlights the misguided attitudes that can destroy a portfolio. Good Investing, Frank Curzio P.S. For this week's Educational Segment [51:58], I break down one of my newest bets in the semiconductor space. For the first time in at least 10 years, this large-cap name is finally ahead of the innovation curve… and it's still dirt-cheap.

Why Facebook is still a buy after earnings... My thoughts on baseball (post-playoffs)... GE's free-fall… A slice of Michael Alkin's newsletter… How to figure out your investment timeline Questions & Comments: 1) "I know you've been high on Facebook (FB) for a very long time. I bought the stock because of you at $90 and still own it today. They just reported solid earnings and raised guidance... Is it time to take my profits?" - Marty [00:46] 2) "Now that we've had one of the best playoffs in history, do you take back all of your negative comments about baseball?" - Joe [10:26] 3) "GE looks like a no-brainer to buy at these levels… but many analysts have warned about volatility and the overall risk of this extended bull market. Am I crazy to think that there can be more downside risk?" - Luke [15:57] 4) "How do we deal with opportunity costs when using your newsletter?" - Eddie [24:33] As always, thanks to everyone who participated! Ask me anything by filling out this form. You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

This week I sit down with legendary Texas wildcatter and CEO of Chisholm Exploration, Cactus Schroeder. Cactus is one of the smartest men you'll find in the oil business. For 40 years, he's drilled around the most prominent basins of North America. And he's consulted on or invested in over 1,000 drilling projects. Cactus was featured on Discovery Channel's Wildcatters – a television series that followed three people searching for oil and gas in areas other than oil fields. He's also credited with finding one of the largest oil-producing wells in the Eagle Ford – which he later sold to Norway's Statoil for north of $1 billion. If you own any oil stocks, or thinking of jumping back into oil any plays, be sure to tune into this interview first... Cactus tells us where he thinks oil prices are heading... and the risks to consider today when placing your bets in this space. More importantly, he updates listeners on the breakeven prices needed to drill in the Permian, the Bakken, and the Eagle Ford… and why these "strike zone" numbers are vital to oil producers and investors going forward. Good Investing, Frank Curzio P.S. On this week's Educational Segment we'll discuss a trade Marin Katusa recommended last week. If you took action, you'd be up 60% in just four trading sessions. It's another example why sometimes – especially during this volatile earnings season – you just have to stick to your guns.

In this and every episode of Frankly Speaking, we discuss your top questions about the markets, stocks, the economy – even sports. This week (10/27/2017): Earnings bonanza… Why growth is more important than value right now… My favorite lessons since starting my own business… And Eagles to the Super Bowl? Questions & Comments: "Thanks for the Curzio Research Advisory exclusive update!" - Derek [00:46] "How about em' Eagles?" - James [06:59] "All major tech companies are reporting blow-out earnings. With these stocks at incredibly expensive levels, should be we start looking to short? ...Or will these names continue to move higher (seemingly) forever?" - Brett [09:07] "I'm an entrepreneur like yourself. I just started a new business venture and I wanted to get any wisdom you're willing to offer on how to grow my business and generate sales..." - Todd [17:55]

The gold sector has been a free fall in 2017… No matter what CEO, drilling outcome, or project acquisition - just about every name in the industry has underperformed this year. But here's the good news: I have a great guest today that's here to clear up all of our concerns... He goes by the name of Marin Katusa - Founder and CEO of Katusa Research and one the the most respected deal-makers in the entire global resource sector. On today's show, not only does he break down the gold market - and where prices of the yellow metal are headed within the next 3 to 6 months… Marin's going to give us insight on two idea's he's personally going "all-in" on. Tune in to learn how to you can trade alongside my favorite analyst in this depressed sector.

Why GE is now the largest position in my portfolio… Reasons for shorting Netflix during earnings… Why one FANG company is in for a rude awakening… A sneak peek at Michael Alkin's upcoming newsletter Questions & Comments: "General Electric (GE) reported terrible earnings on Friday. What are your thoughts? Is the bottom finally here?" – Aaron [00:45] "The new Facebook Live videos are awesome!… Especially the one where you discussed shorting Netflix (NFLX) ahead of the quarter." – Jeff [09:55] "You mentioned on the last podcast that your dad was one of few to call the 1987 market crash… Would you mind posting his report?" – Nathan [17:45] (Download my father's September 1987"Crash" Newsletter) "What's the difference between Michael Alkin's (Curzio Research's newest editor and analyst) upcoming newsletter and yours?" – Paul [20:37] As always, thanks to everyone who participated!

Meet today's guest, Michael Alkin – Curzio Research's newest editor and senior analyst. Before joining Curzio Research, Michael spent over twenty years working in the hedge fund industry. He's considered a short-selling expert. On today's show, we get to know more about Michael… And how he went from mixing paint at Sherwin Williams in his mid-twenties to becoming the right-hand man of one of Wall Street's greatest hedge fund managers… A man Businessweek once referred to as "the best stock-picker no one has ever heard of." Michael also reveals some of Wall Street's hidden truths… And how he unearths the biggest mispricings in the market. Listeners get a hefty sneak-peek at Michael's methodical method of "going short"... how they can turn this system into big profits… And the market Michael's targeting next... Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Why I'm still long on General Electric (despite its recent slump)… Bruno Mars is NOT Michael Jackson… Eagles to the SuperBowl? On today's episode of Frankly Speaking, I mostly cover General Electric (GE). I've received tons of questions and emails after shares reached a new 52-week low last week. So I wanted to give my followers an update. A massive restructuring is currently underway and rumors are spurting in every direction. In addition, JPMorgan is now saying a dividend cut is "likely"… which could push prices even lower. This is a name I've been wrong on for the past six months… But, with my ego put aside, I still think GE is an incredible buy at these levels. Here's my take. As always, thanks to everyone who participated!

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today I have an exclusive interview for you with Jeff Phillips, President of Global Market Development. If you haven't heard of Jeff, that's likely because he rarely gives interviews. But he's one of the most trusted names in the resource industry – like frequent guest and close friend, Marin Katusa. After financing over 100 different resource companies, Jeff has developed a unique approach to investing in this highly volatile sector. He's helped me and my listeners generate a ton of money over the years. And he could do the same for you today... In this 30 minute interview, Jeff reveals… Why today's resource bear market may finally coming off its bottoms. His current investment thesis for the gold, uranium, and rare-earth metal industries. And the names of four junior miners he believes are "buys" right now... Don't miss what he has to say. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

A breakdown of the Steel industry… How the Dodd Frank Act is now hurting the consumers… Reasons for today's "alarming" M&A numbers… The general scope of the Canadian marijuana market… Questions & Comments "Is this the perfect storm brewing for Steel Dynamics (STLD)?"... - John [00:47] "I finally get your rant about applying for a home loan… I'm currently purchasing a new home while trying to sell my current one and the amount of follow up documentation is a nightmare! Here's my story."… - John [05:58] "Recent financial crisis data has shown that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is highest at business cycle peaks, resulting in bad investments. With today's M&A numbers returning to levels similar to 2000 and 2007, are you concerned?"… - Tommy [13:49] "Someone convinced my wife that Canadian marijuana stocks are worth a look (Canada is about to legalize marijuana on a federal level, unlike the situation in the U.S.). Can you share your thoughts on the Canadian marijuana industry in general, or anything about their popular cannabis stocks?"... - Tim [24:48] As always, thanks to everyone who participated!

On this week's show I'm joined by the biggest bear I know on Wall Street – Richard Suttmeier. Rich has been analyzing stocks for over 40 years. He's currently the founder and CEO of Global Market Consultants. He's also a weekly contributor to Forbes and TheStreet.com. Richard is an expert at analyzing what he calls "the balance sheet of the U.S. economy," otherwise known as the FDIC Banking Profile. Using this hard data, which most investors tend to overlook, Rich gives us his economic forecast… More specifically, he dives into the recently released U.S. home sales data… and why the housing market may be due for a correction within the next 6 to 12 months. For today's Educational Segment [46:45], get your pens ready... We're going to talk about what President Trump's tax reform means for you. And I'll be sharing the names and symbols of at least 30 stocks in this "winners and losers" discussion.

Disciplined entry strategies… The psychological myth of investing… NFL protests… One of my favorite IoT companies… An update on a list of junior miners I've talked about throughout the years... Questions & Comments: "How do you handle what some call FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) when it comes to investing? I often get a little too eager and consequently, I sometimes place my bets at too high of a price"... - Nick [05:44] "I just listened to your opening rant on the latest Wall Street Unplugged podcast (Ep. 555) about the current NFL protests… So far, how have your listeners responded?"... - David [11:34] "I'm a lifetime subscriber to both of your newsletters… Love them both. But Instead of going long on your picks, recently I'm doing something different: Options."… - Lawrence Here's how Lawrence is close to making $5,000 on just a $100 investment. [13:47] "Over the years you've recommended and interviewed the CEO's of MUX, GOLD.V, GSV, AUG.TO, NAK, and SAND… Which ones should I sell today?"... - Daniel [18:48] As always, thanks to everyone who participated! Ask me anything by emailing me at Frank@CurzioResearch (with "Frankly Speaking" in the subject line). You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

On today's show, Founder and CEO of Horowitz and Company - Andrew Horowitz, and I breakdown the recent sentiment shift surrounding the most popular momentum names in the market – Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google. Otherwise known as "FAANG." Andrew explains how the great "rotation" in these names – from growth to value – may foretell the market's tone for the remainder of the year… We then talk about how the recent rise in the U.S. dollar will impact the commodity and financial industries going forward. Finally, Andrew shares his favorite market ideas – giving us a few more names to place on our radar... Good Investing, Frank Curzio P.S. Small-cap stocks are experiencing more volatility than at almost any other time I've tracked them. We're talking over 20 years of research… And in this week's Educational Segment, I'm going to show you how to turn this volatility to your advantage. With this powerful investment approach, you can make massive short-term gains in the next earnings season.

What's ahead for Curzio Research… The employee/ wage debate… The biggest risk in today's market NOBODY is talking about… The one FAANG company I'd invest in right now (If I had to choose)... Why baseball stinks "Frank, are you ever going to do what other newsletters have done, and offer one big price for all of your services?" - Kurt [00:50] "I want to get your opinion on the highly contested inflation debate… Also, do you see the fed raising rates over the next six months?" - Maurizio [04:11] "Which is your favorite FAANG stock to buy right now?" - Jennifer [12:27] "I know you hate baseball, but do you think the latest upward trend in home-runs means the sport is making a comeback?" - Joe [16:38] As always, thanks to everyone who participated! Ask me anything by emailing me at Frank@CurzioResearch (with "Frankly Speaking" in the subject line). You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Today we welcome back Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors. Under his 25-plus years of leadership, U.S. Global Investors has launched several funds, including the first-ever airliner ETF (JETS), and most recently, the U.S.Global Go Gold fund (GOAU). Since its June launch, GOAU has outperformed every major index within the gold industry. In this episode, Frank reveals his unique "moneyball" approach – explaining the quantitative tricks traditional funds are completely ignoring… And he shares the names of the three companies he considers the "safest and least volatile" in the entire mining industry. Then Frank and I talk cryptocurrencies... As Frank explains today, digital currencies and the blockchain aren't just a passing trend. They're a revolution. We're on the verge of a market disruption the likes of which we haven't seen since the launch of Amazon and Google. Tune in to learn the best way to catch this wave – while you still can...

A safe cyber-security play… The best way to buy stocks on the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)… Another small cap biotech steal "It's been over a week since the Equifax (EFX) data breach and the stock has beaten down by roughly 25%. Should we buy the dip? …Or is there still more pain to come?" – Anthony [00:46] "Can you quickly recommend a few online brokers that are capable of trading stocks directly on the TSX?" – John [12:11] "Is Advaxis (ADXS) dead? They have a premier drug in phase 3, with a couple others in early clinical stages, but the stock is in a free-fall as of late. What are Wall Street's expectations?" – Chad [16:39] "Are the Eagles for real this year?" – Dale [33:34] As always, thanks to everyone who participated! Ask me anything by emailing me at Frank@CurzioResearch (with "Frankly Speaking" in the subject line). You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

"There are two certainties when it comes to resource investing…" On today's episode of Wall Street Unplugged, we unveil a junior miner that's molded its entire business model around these two certainties… and how to profit from them. The first certainty you probably know: The resource market is cyclical. When supply and demand imbalances occur, the resource sector is slow to react. This lengthy lag time creates massive price swings incomparable to other markets. The second certainty, on the other hand, is not so obvious... When bear markets occur, the majors significantly underinvest in new assets. As commodity prices fall into bear markets, the major players in the industry (the multi-billion dollar mining firms) fail to do what they're typically good at… Buying resources. Instead, these firms go into "protection mode." They stop investing in new projects... cut exploration costs… and primarily maintain their balance sheets. Some, depending on the bite of the bear, even brace for bankruptcy. This phenomena is one of the most overlooked certainties in the industry today. From my experience, only a handful of miners truly take advantage of these certainties… When a bear cycle hits, they pick up fantastic assets for pennies on the dollar. With the help of today's WSU guest and mining expert, Amir Adnani, I'll be breaking down one of these companies. As the price of gold slowly but surely begins to crawl back, insiders have picked up about 25% of the company with their own capital. More importantly, with roughly 19 million ounces of gold in the ground drilled at just $8/ounce, this particular miner is in a league of it's own. It's one of the most underappreciated gold miners today… And one of the best investment ideas I've ever given my listeners. Good Investing, Frank Curzio P.S. After Amir signs off, we're jumping into an Educational Segment. Outside of FAANG, the underlying market is becoming dangerously volatile – with numbers I haven't seen since the credit crisis. For short-term speculators, this segment will tell how to place your next bet… without catching a falling knife.

A list of hurricane trades for next season… How to avoid artificial selling… What's moving gold today… One of my favorite lessons from Jim Cramer… "I'm guilty of holding on to my losers for too long… and cutting my winners short. What's the best strategy on when to sell?" – James [00:48] "What's the easiest way for investors to get in early, ahead of everyone else, on short-term events like hurricanes?" – Joe [09:07] "If the brink of war with North Korea isn't moving gold or silver much… shouldn't we look elsewhere?" – Todd [17:59] "What's the best entrance strategy: Taking full positions immediately?… or scaling in?" – Jamison [22:56] As always, thanks to everyone who participated. Ask me anything by emailing me at Frank@CurzioResearch (with "Frankly Speaking" in the subject line). You never know, your question may be the one I read on the next podcast! Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Today's guest is Managing Director at Point View Wealth Management and one of Wall Street Unplugged's finest, John Petrides. Wall Street benchmarks and sectors are shaking up amid recent fears of North Korea and our nation's ongoing hurricane misfortunes. And as these two major current events develop, John and I discuss where investors should be playing their cards… In other news, the Russell 1000 growth index (IWF) is up over 17% year to date... while the Russell 1000 value index (IWD) has gained 3% since January. Is it finally time to stop chasing growth? Tune in as John breaks down what it takes to be a true value investor. A stock could be down 30... even 50%, but forget it. As John explains, that doesn't matter. When it comes to value investing, there's only one question we must ask ourselves. John then talks Apple. He's one of the few analysts I know that has been dead-right on the stock in recent years. And his analysis couldn't come at a better time... Apple is set to launch the highly anticipated iPhone 8 in just a couple weeks. John's the type of guest that can bring the conversation in any direction. And today – from geopolitics, oil, and the consumer staples sector to M&A's and mutual funds – he it covers it all. These are conversations you don't want to miss. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. For many investors, Amazon's Whole Foods acquisition was the death knell for brick and mortar retail… This week, Steve Koomar, former derivative trader at Goldman Sachs and editor of Vigilante Investor, breaks down the acquisition… but explains how retail's downward spiral has created one of the largest disconnects in the market today. This disconnect, Steve says, has opened the gates for private equity firms or companies like Amazon – companies desperately looking to improve earnings – to scoop up exceptional brick and mortars at rock-bottom valuations. He also shares a list of companies that could be the next takeover target… and fantastic opportunities for value investors… In addition, Steve explains why the iron and steel industry is poised for a sharp turnaround... and three "disruptive" tailwinds for U.S. producers going forward. But don't sign off once Steve leaves. For this week's Educational Segment [52:10], I'll give you an important oil sector update… and discuss one of the greatest arts of investing: Learning how to adapt. As always, thanks for listening and good investing! Frank Curzio

"Management teams only tell the best part of their story" -– Michael Alkin Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. This week, one of my favorite short sellers in the business, Michael Alkin, joins the show. While most short analysts will only study company reports (revenues, earnings, or recent guidance), Michael takes the extra step others ignore.... He talks with customers... former employees... suppliers... and distributors. Only then will he decide where the chips fall. And on today's show, Michael tells one of the best stories I've heard on Wall Street. It includes an incompetent company… a costume… and one ballsy analyst. Tune in to learn more about Michael's contrarian approach to short selling… along with two sectors he predicts are about to blow up. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Last week, the S&P dropped the furthest it has since May after Donald Trump's fiery comments about North Korea. Global markets sold off almost immediately, yet only to be met with something we should be all too familiar with… A quick recovery. Over today's eight-year bull market, there's been an interesting dynamic that's played out over and over again, and it has helped keep this rally afloat through some questionable times... But if it's not Trump that's pushing the market higher these days… what else is there? It's questions and times like these that call for a real expert: A guy I can ask anything, who can take a conversation in any direction. From dangerous "buy mode" algo's, earnings season, and the weakening of the US dollar... to the parabolic climb of bitcoin, and how to protect yourself from today's recent volatility… Today's guest and I discuss all four corners of the market.

"Investing is a matter of probabilities... Not how things should be" Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today I'm joined by the one-of-a-kind, Chris MacIntosh - Co-Manager of the Asymmetric Opportunities Fund and founder & owner of the popular financial publication, Capitalist Exploits. Chris has a track-record unlike anyone I've met. Whether it's speculating on events like Brexit and Trump's victory, to predicting Bitcoin's uprising or the collapse of the South African Rand - Chris has never been afraid to ask the questions people don't want to. He focuses on macroeconomic trends that contribute to massive market disconnects. He calls it: Exploiting asymmetry in the markets... Tune in as Chris unfolds his theses on the topics of bitcoin, blockchain, private-equity, European bond markets, and one hated energy sector that will be the darling of the next decade. In a world riddled with dangerous thoughts and unsound monetary shenanigans, you've come to the right place. Just click here to listen... Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged! I just returned home from the 2017 Sprott Natural Resource Symposium in Vancouver… my go-to conference each year. It's where the most successful junior mining investors and executives gather from around the globe… where I've learned about companies like McEwen Mining, Sandstorm Gold, and Northern Dynasty... and where I get to sit in exclusive closed-door sessions with company insiders. On this week's show, I'm honored to re-introduce the Executive Chairman of, by far, the most promising company of this year's Symposium. His name is Ivan Bebek. His company is about to embark on one of the largest drilling programs in the junior resource space today. And if they hit… investors could see a 50%-plus pop in shares almost immediately. It's the type of risk/reward setup that's too favorable to ignore. That's the good news… Some of what I witnessed in Vancouver was cringeworthy… the same pump and dump scams I've seen too many times. It reminded me why the natural resource industry can be so dangerous for investors. So on this week's Educational Segment, I'll remind you of the key things to watch out for. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Imagine walking into a room chock-full of entrepreneurs, major company executives, and visionaries from around the globe… You know them like family. Each individual is a close friend. Every time you get together, personal experiences are shared, lessons are learned, and stories are told. You all have one thing in common: You're super-rich. Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today I welcome first-time guest and Founder and Chairman of the exclusive Tiger 21 investment club -- Michael Sonnenfeldt. Tiger 21 is a peer-to-peer learning network for high net worth individuals. I'm talking about entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries from around the world with over $10 million in investable assets. Every month, these guys get together to share insider information, talk investments, and create partnerships or joint ventures that can last lifetimes. And on this special episode of Wall Street Unplugged, you're right in the room with them... Michael exposes what's actually being talked about behind these closed doors… giving us insight into what some of the wealthiest investors on the planet are forecasting for the remainder of 2017. The conversation ranges from venture capital projects to real estate to public and private equities. More specifically, we learn about Tiger 21's holistic approach to assessing risks... the hidden bubble behind every hedge fund… and the average investor's biggest risk going forward (and it has nothing to do with geopolitics, Trump, or a market at all-time highs). As I always say – there's nothing more powerful than real-time, trustworthy information. And here it is, first-hand, from the top 1% of today's global investors…

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today I introduce first-time guest, Chief Investment Officer, and Co-Founder of Tematica Research - Chris Versace. Chris is a weekly contributor for Business Insider, Forbes, and The Street.com. He's also the host of his own financial podcast, Cocktail Investing. Simply put, and like myself, the guy's a stock market junkie. But his "thematic" approach is something totally different. He call's it "the death of sector investing…" And it might even be ahead of it's time. Theme by theme, Chris breaks down the market as a whole… discussing recently released economic data, what he calls the "Trump Slump," and how investors should prepare for the upcoming Q2 earnings season. Chris also unveils two "dividend dynamos"... and two small-cap companies listeners MUST add to their watchlist… Good Investing, Frank Curzio P.S. After Chris leaves us, keep listening for this week's Educational Segment [], where I explain how to avoid "value traps" that even the best investors fall into -- when companies look cheap, but in reality, they're far from it.

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged! This week, Jonathan Awde joins me on the show. Jonathan, CEO and President of Gold Standard Ventures (NYSE:GSV), gives us an inside look at what's exactly taking place in today's dispirited gold sector. Whether its inflation, geopolitical risks, or weakness in the dollar... As of recent, investors are having a difficult time finding gold's next growth catalyst… Jonathan, nonetheless, sheds lights on a much clearer picture. In part to recently released economic data, he explains why the sector may finally be reaching the tipping point we've all been patiently waiting for. Jonathan then talks about Gold Standard Ventures. Despite flatlining prices, the company is in the midst of its "largest drilling project" to date. Tune in as Jonathan catches listeners up to speed… breaking down the company's recent acquisitions, drilling results, and how the company is quietly positioning itself for gold's inevitable bounce-back. Good Investing, Frank Curzio PS - Don't leave when Jonathan signs-off. On this week's Educational Segment, I talk about a strategy I use to get my biggest, yet safest returns… a methodology, no matter how many times I mention it, no one ever uses. Here we go again…

Welcome to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. He's back… Managing Director at Point View Wealth Management and Wall Street Unplugged all-time favorite, John Petrides, joins the show once again. And apart from our quarterly routine, jumping from one sector to another, today we're turning all of our focus on one. Just last week, a surprisingly big acquisition took place in the retail sector; Private equity firm Sycamore bought out Staples for $10.25 per share… in a deal valued close to $7 billion. Shares of Staples, which have been on a steady decline for the past decade, finally found some life - after shares surged more than 8% in late session trading. All of which, has got John thinking... Helped along by today's low interest rate environment, on top of a severely depressed, cheap, and hated retail sector… John's prediction is that we're still in the early innings of these takeover deals. On today's show, we each give away our best guesses at which retailer is next. Including one big-box that just might be Jeff Bezos's next lunch. You heard it here first. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. It may look like you can't miss by going short now… Most stocks are at all-time highs… we're seeing new records almost every week... and at this point, even perma-bulls are stuttering. The inevitable is just around the corner, right? For the past eight months short-sellers have had it increasingly rough. Just take a look at the charts. It's obvious. Minor market pullbacks have been met with even bigger buying opportunities. And earnings along with valuations today continue to surge. Expectations… well, they're still bullish. Simply put, if you want to short in today's game, investors have to be more methodical than ever before. Which leads me to today's guest - short-selling expert, Michael Alkin. Michael is a former hedge fund analyst, portfolio manager and is currently the Editor & Founder of The Stock Catalyst Report. As Michael points out, even in today's market, some expectations are far from reality. With all the day-to-day noise we hear surrounding Wall Street, Michael breaks down some alarming, yet subtle changes particular companies are making that are going completely unnoticed… Leaving short-sellers, for those that are still alive, with a surprisingly exciting opportunity. The only hard part is -- where do you look? Tune in as Michael unveils his favorite short-selling methodology… showing listeners exactly where to find these opportunities and the all the risks that come with it. On the flip side, Michael brings up a sector he's going "all-in" on. Frequent Wall Street Unplugged listeners have heard the same thesis over and over again from some of the smartest people in the industry. However, to end the episode, Michael brings up two catalysts listeners have yet to hear. "In my 20-plus years of my career, this is the best risk/reward ratio on the long-side I've ever seen." Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. This week I bring back CEO and Chief Investment Officer of U.S. Global Investors - Frank Holmes. On the show, Frank introduces listeners to yet another ETF he plans on launching at the end of this month. The timing couldn't of been better... Especially when you consider, as we'll talk about, the recent rebalancing of the GDXJ - a very popular junior mining Exchange Traded Fund that has recently caused a seismic shock through out the mining sector. Just like Frank's first ETF (NYSE: JETS), which was introduced two years ago and covers the airliner industry, this fund is being launched in the middle of an out-of-favor down cycle... Leaving the public a chance to invest in a basket of stocks with very limited down-side risk. Tune in as Frank breaks down US Global's latest venture... and how his smart data, "moneyball" approach can be an industry game-changer. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

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Everyone's talking about Bitcoin. For good reason too… If you'd bought $1,000 of Bitcoin just 7 years ago, you'd be worth $35 million right now. I've received hundreds of emails on the topic. "How high can it go?… Is this gold's replacement?… Should I buy Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency?" Bitcoin has been around less than a decade – leaving your average investor, gold-bugs, and even government regulators with the same question… "What's really moving Bitcoin?" So on today's show, we're taking a look under the hood of this intriguing, yet highly speculative digital currency… I introduce Wall Street Unplugged listeners to CNBC contributor and Bitcoin expert, Edward Karr. From the basics of Bitcoin to its complexities, like the blockchain, mathematical law, and the biggest risk for investors going forward – Ed covers everything you need to know. More specifically, he explains why demand is now stronger than ever… and why recent volumes are proving to be a massive hedge against potential macroeconomic events. If you're interested in this megatrend, don't miss Ed's unbiased and informative take.

Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking. If you're interested in buying some video game stocks but don't understand the differences between the U.S-based big three; Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Electronic Arts (EA), and Take-Two Interactive (TTWO)... Today's show is right up your alley. In comparison to movies, TV studios, and other corners of the entertainment industry, no other sector has seen this much success in recent quarters. In fact, video game stocks have been in an all-out frenzy... Revenues are growing… share prices are reaching new all-time highs almost every week… and the combined market-cap of these companies now reach over $80 billion. Over the last two years alone, shares of Take-Two have nearly tripled, Activision has more than doubled, and EA is up over 80%. Unlike, let's say, just five years ago… Video game companies no longer have to wait till Christmas time to make their profits. Those days are over. Today, digital revenues now come from an array of sources like in-game advertising, downloadable map-packs, full-game downloads, subscriptions… along with the consumer's ability to purchase virtual cars, clothes, and guns with real dollars - pushing company valuations even higher. Let's not forget to mention their impact on the world of mobile gaming... Now although I wouldn't be going all-in at these levels, on today's show, I jump into the nitty-gritty. And give away my favorite bet out of the three. Switching gears, I turn my focus to a sector that is showing no signs of slowing down. It's sort of like the video game industry with only more potential. Like four times the potential. I'm calling out what some investors in this sector are failing to do: Looking at the bottom-line numbers and fundamentals… NOT only the stock price. (Yes, some are expensive) Investing in future growth catalysts… NOT only in momentum (cough, cough, Nvidia). The truth is, there are still several companies out there climbing at only 15x forward earnings… in a sector that's still very much in its infancy. Special thanks to George, Sheryl, and Jerry for all the questions. Keep them coming at [email protected] Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Longtime friend, Andrew Horowitz, and I were talking on the phone the other day… Apart from catching up as close friends, we dove into some interesting talks about today's economy… I mean, how could we not? Oil and financials are rolling over, wage growth & home-sales are weakening, auto sales are down, commercial real-estate… yikes. And, on the other hand, you have only a select group of stocks (FANG) that's really pushing this market… all while the "investor fear gauge" known as the VIX is sitting below 10. Basically, we're seeing correlations we've never seen before... intertwined with market highs that have never been reached. Andrew is calling today's market "terribly euphoric." And although I love proving him wrong, with that statement, I couldn't agree more. So on this week's episode, as two guys sitting at a bar over some beers would do - we're taking this conversation in every direction. No agenda.. No bullish or bearish anything… Instead, we're taking a step back. And looking at the market as a whole - analyzing the recent "hard" economic data, earnings, politics, bitcoin, and even fishing. Conversations like this is what my podcast is all about. Just click here to listen… As always, thanks for tuning in and good investing, Frank Curzio

"There's only about one-hundred thousand of them…" he said. At the time, I was standing in the middle of what's known as the largest building in the world - Boeing's airplane-assembly facility in Everett, Washington. I was extremely interested in these planes, to say the least... The demand for Boeing's new and revolutionary-efficient 737 is off the charts. It's the company's fastest selling jetliner in its 100 plus years of existence. The most recent model sells for just north of $119.2 million. And I was standing directly under the wing of one. In my 20 plus year career of investing, visiting different sites and projects all around the world, nothing was more intriguing to me than this one. Dan Schull, the Sales Director at Boeing, and probably one of the most important figures in the $6 trillion aerospace and defense industry, was personally guiding me (along with a small group of investors) on a private tour of the world-class property. Now at this point in the story, most would assume I am about to dive into why Boeing might be a top-notch investment. After-all, the aerospace industry is in a supreme bull-market as we speak… But that's not why I'm here. What caught my attention… and what today's show is all about is that "100,000" number. It was music to my ears when Dan mentioned it. That's the number of parts it takes to build each one of Boeing's next-generation 737 MAX aircrafts. You see, those 100,000 parts yield over 100 different publicly-traded companies. Companies I personally like to call "Nuts & Bolts" stocks. It's something my Curzio Venture Opportunities subscribers are all too familiar with. In fact, in recent months I provided subscribers with two recommendations surrounding what I saw firsthand, on that single day. But this is still a strategy common investors constantly overlook. And it's simply where the better opportunities are. Opportunities that have a much higher ceiling than their contracting partners that EVERYONE already knows about - companies like Apple, Microsoft, or Boeing. The strategy I unfold today focuses on the companies that actually leech onto these household names. As the larger companies (like Boeing) gain popularity on the street, pushing the stock price higher, these behind-the-scenes "nuts & bolts" companies take part in the ride up as well. And because of their small size, share prices can often explode in a matter of 24 months. When industry leaders produce their widely known products, (Apple iPhones, Boeing 737 airplanes, Amazon's Alexa) they don't actually make all the parts that go into them. Instead, they outsource the majority of the pieces, often coming from smaller companies. But unlike these smaller companies, industry giants rarely ever see massive short-term gains, even in bull-markets… And rarely ever get bought out either. Because, well, they're industry leaders. The "nuts & bolts" companies are where the real margins are. And to top it off, these opportunities fly completely under-the-radar in mainstream media - giving us the advantage. Good Investing, Frank Curzio Special thanks to James, Evan, and Ryan. Keep the questions coming at frank@curzioresearch with "Frankly Speaking" in the email subject line. Other topics talked about: Should we really be waiting for a market pullback?... Why it's time to sell your FANG stocks… and one car-rental company that could pop 20% within 6 months from now.

Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. This week I'm again joined by the one and only market veteran – Richard Suttmeier. Rich has been analyzing stocks for over 40 years, is a weekly contributor for Forbes and TheStreet.com, and is the founder and CEO of Global Market Consultants. As my frequent listeners know, Rich is probably the biggest permabear I invite on the show. Our opinions almost always contradict... Yet for this reason, he is an asset for all my investment theses… Why? Rich has a knack for uncovering data no else seems to mention. He calls it "the balance sheet of the U.S. economy," otherwise known as the FDIC Banking Profile. And although he uses this overlooked data to contest nearly everything I put on the table... It always helps to hear the otherside. If you own a stock, or a have any interest in a certain sector... you don't want to talk to the hundreds of people that love it. Instead, you want to hear from that one guy who hates it. And Rich is that guy. On today's show he brings the heat - focusing on the downside risks of oil, semiconductors, utilities, housing markets, and his favorite, the financial industry. If you have bets on any of these sectors, let Rich challenge your perspective. It won't hurt. Then, for today's Educational Segment [43:13], I'm breaking down a stock that the whole world's in love with right now. It's a global tech "darling" and is part of a select group of stocks that essentially drives the entire market, also known as FANG. But trading at 23 times earnings, after coming off four straight quarters of positive earnings estimates, I make the case for why it's time to cash in… and take profits any off the table. Recent momentum has carried on just too far. Good Investing, Frank Curzio

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking. Today I'm packing my bags and heading to middle state, Nevada. A brand-new mining company is coming together… coming from a management team Wall Street Unplugged listeners are all too familiar with. There's no IPO yet… Not even a symbol… And fortunately, before word spreads any further, I've been invited to check out this developing project. This weekend. Firsthand. It's an opportunity I couldn't pass up. And from the looks of it right now, this could potentially be one of the best mining companies I'll ever recommend. Moving on, I then cover a company that is now on the street's center stage - Best Buy (BBY). Last week, the electronic retailer posted better-than-expected earnings results from top to bottom. This includes a reported 60 cents Earnings Per Share versus last year's 44 cents per share. Digital sales grew more than 22%... And more important, comparable same-store sales rose 1.6% overall versus an expected decline. The stock jumped nearly 20% this week from the news… and is seemingly beginning to show signs of having the right formula to go up against Amazon. Who's saying big box retailers are dead? Tune in to hear out my entry point strategy. Special Thanks to Micha, Ron, and Don for all the questions. Keep em' coming at [email protected] Good Investing, Frank Curzio

"You see, this is where a lot of investors get confused..." As today's first-time guest explains… "The goal in trading isn't to be right" he says. The goal of investing lies far beyond that… Well, not really. It's actually pretty simple. All us investors are here for one thing and one thing only - Money. And oddly enough, as most successful investors know, you don't necessarily have to be right in order to make money. In some instances, betting against your own will, in trades you don't even believe in, can give you returns beyond belief. Literally. Which leads me to today's market... Currently we're standing in a relentless, but confusing, bull market. Stocks are expensive and continue to push to record highs… Trump's pro-growth initiatives are flatlining… and potential bubbles are beginning to steer investors south. Is there still money to be made here? Enter today's guest, Jared Dillian. Jared is the editor of the Daily Dirtnap, and author of the 10th Man newsletter. Before Jared started writing in 2008, he worked for the Wall Street giant Lehman Brothers - first as an index arbitrage trader and then as head of the ETF trading desk. Jared's "macro" investment methodologies brings Wall Street Unplugged listeners a whole new perspective. Rather than stressing too much on the technicals or fundamentals, Jared mainly focuses on two things: Sentiment & Psychology. In other words, Jared's known as a behavioral economics expert. "I'm skeptical of everything I read and hear." And quite frankly, there's no reason we shouldn't be either. The fact is, 90% of investors make poor and irrational investment decisions. Market sentiment often swings aggressively… and unfocused, under-the-radar opportunities are left on the table. It's one of the perks of investing with a contrarian mentality. All thanks to the combination of irrational investment decisions and conventional economics, bear or bull market, these hidden opportunities appear constantly. And on today's show, Jared shares a few of them... Tune in as he gives listeners his ideas around Bitcoin, the next potential bubble, and his favorite sector going forward for the year 2017. More important, Jared explains to listeners one of the most underpriced investments to make right now. And the timing of this couldn't be better. Then, for today's Educational Segment, I'll be breaking down a batch of stocks that go by the name of the "Dividend Aristocrats." These are elite dividend paying S&P 500 companies who have managed to increase their annual dividend for the past 25 years consecutively. Some might sound familiar, while others, you've never heard of. The only problem is - nearly all of them have prices that have run up tremendously. And choosing one to invest in is a lot harder than it looks. Join me as I reveal my #1 buy and hold long-term stock from this exclusive list of companies. Good Investing, Frank Curzio