Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets
30-year financial insider, Frank Curzio, breaks down the mainstream media headlines, exposes the TRUTH about what's really moving the markets, and brings you exclusive intel and actionable investment ideas directly from Wall Street pros.
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The market is facing the perfect storm
The perfect storm to push stocks lower. Plus, how Warsh can help ease market fears… Why hyperscalers need to slow AI spending… JB Hunt (JBHT) just sounded the alarm on energy prices… And why did the Clarity Act fail? In this episode: Fantasy football is off to a rough start [0:52] What Warsh should do to help ease market fears [5:45] The perfect storm to push stocks lower [13:30] Why hyperscalers need to slow AI spending [15:48] JB Hunt just sounded the alarm on energy prices [19:06] Does anyone actually believe this "Big AI" lie? [28:17] Food prices are about to surge again [39:15] Why did the Clarit...
Don't sign another contract before you listen to this
Leo Mann, author of Don't Sign That, shares the contract clause that could cost you your soul… the five clauses (and six words) you must pay attention to before signing anything… and the hidden danger of "shadow equity." In this episode: Welcome Leo Mann, author of Don't Sign That [2:34] The contract clause that could cost you your soul [8:47] The five contract clauses everyone should read [12:15] Search for these six words before signing any contract [24:36] Why smart people still sign bad contracts [33:07] Why Leo started the contract literacy movement [43:45] The hidden danger of "shadow equity" [50:16] Contract Literacy: https://contractliteracy.com/curzio/ "Don...
Hot inflation just raised the risk of a market correction
Breaking down the hot PPI, rising energy prices, and how to prepare for the coming market correction. Plus, answering listener questions on Oracle (ORCL), Take-Two (TTWO), Meta (META), and Nike (NKE). In this episode: A horrible start to the NFL season [0:35] The PPI came in hot—here's how the Fed can control inflation [2:30] Higher energy prices will hit the market's earnings momentum [9:26] How to prepare for the coming market correction [16:32] I expect a strong quarter from Oracle [28:31] This entertainment stock is a buy at current levels [31:11] Muse AI is a game changer for Meta [36:02] Is it time to buy Nike? [40:34] Ho...
The Fed needs to hike rates by 50 basis points
Why the Fed should raise rates by 50 basis points next week. Plus, rising yields will crush stocks… The coming pullback will be a buying opportunity… Will AI "kill us all"? … And Robinhood's "tokenization" efforts. In this episode: LIV's bankruptcy doesn't erase its legacy [1:10] Rising yields will crush stocks [5:14] Republicans are toast for the midterms [8:34] The Fed should raise rates by 50 basis points next week [14:10] The coming pullback will be a buying opportunity [22:28] An Anthropic ex-employee is sounding the AI alarm [36:18] Be leery of Robinhood's "tokenization" efforts [46:01] Private equity tokenization is screwing retail investors [53:56] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall S...
Prepare for a 10–20% market pullback
The market could pull back 20% from current levels. Plus, Bessent's bond move… Sectors to buy (and avoid) as long-term rates rise… Offshore oil stocks… How to manage big winners… And one of the best business models in the world. In this episode: Wall Street Unplugged went live on X! [0:15] Why the market could pull back 20% from current levels [0:40] Bessent's bond move should scare you [8:44] Sectors to buy (and avoid) as long-term rates rise [27:04] These companies benefit the most from offshore oil production [37:11] How to manage big winners… and where to park your cash [40:43] This industry has one of the best business m...
The 10-year note could break the market
If the 10-year note hits 5%, we're in trouble. Plus, will the Fed raise rates in September? … One of Dell's (DELL) best quarters ever… 2 pick-and-shovel stocks to play rising oil prices… And more. In this episode: Wall Street Unplugged goes live tomorrow on X! [0:13] Sounds like Tiger Woods needs a new driver [3:01] If the 10-year note hits 5%, we're in serious trouble [8:20] Will the Fed raise rates in September? [13:08] Here's what's driving the surge in bond yields [21:00] A look at one of Dell's (DELL) best quarters ever [32:42] 2 pick-and-shovel stocks to play rising oil prices [44:00] Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) could hit $300 inside 12 months [52:44] Did you li...
Will Washington kill the AI trade?
How midterms will impact the data center trade. Plus, Nvidia (NVDA) is still a bargain at current levels… Dick's (DICKS) disastrous quarter… Is Smith & Wesson (SWBI) a buy? … And why is Peter Thiel's Bullish (BLSH) crashing? In this episode: A tough start for the 49ers [0:56] What Nvidia's results mean for the AI trade [5:09] Why Nvidia still looks like a bargain at current levels [15:02] Dick's disastrous quarter: Is it time to go bottom-fishing? [19:39] Smith & Wesson is a great business—but that doesn't mean it's a buy [28:43] How midterms will impact the data center trade [36:16] Why is Peter Thiel's Bullish (BLSH) crashing? [43:45] Did you...
A major bear case against AI is falling apart
A huge AI worry has been eliminated. Plus, these stocks could rally after Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings… Druckenmiller's AI op-ed… 2 assets that will benefit from Bessent's bond intervention… And trading ideas from the latest 13Fs. In this episode: These stocks could rally after Nvidia reports earnings [2:59] A huge AI worry has been eliminated [13:05] Is Bessent's bond tinkering a big mistake? [23:48] Why everyone is up in arms over Druckenmiller's AI op-ed [36:30] These assets will benefit from Bessent's intervention [40:30] Two trading ideas from the latest 13Fs [49:10] Today's episode is brought to you by Savvy, the smarter way to book a vacation rental. Travel...
Is the tokenization opportunity over?
Have institutions killed the tokenization trend? Plus, Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK) vs. Coppernico Metals (CPPMF)... Walmart (WMT) vs. Target (TGT)... Will the Clarity Act finally pass this year? … And another horrible SPAC crushing retail investors. In this episode: Is Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK) worth another look? [2:11] Coppernico Metals (CPPMF) is a great buy right now [7:045] Walmart (WMT) vs. Target (TGT): Which is the better stock? [8:28] My No. 1 pick for fantasy football [17:02] Will the Clarity Act finally pass this year? [20:46] Institutions are ruining tokenization [28:11] Another horrible SPAC crushing retail investors [33:16] Ask us anything at askcurzio.com! [49:07] Did you like this episode? Ge...
The Treasury's latest move is a warning sign
The Treasury's latest move temporarily boosted stocks, but exposes a deeper issue. Plus, the reality of confusing market signals… Anthropic vs OpenAI… Crypto's recent jump… Danger for this Mag 7 stock… And what 13Fs are telling us. In this episode: What an amazing time at Saratoga! [0:30] Penn State in the news for the wrong reasons [1:22] A confusing market is historically good for stocks, here's why [5:10] Why the latest move by the U.S. Treasury should scare the sh*t out of you [11:02] The credit crisis monster [22:43] These assets and sectors will benefit from higher interest rates [31:44] The battle of AI: Anthropic vs OpenA...
