The cooler PCE isn't the win you might think

Approach earnings season with caution… and get ready for a pullback over the next 6 months. Plus, an offshore oil play and a power stock to buy… Will AI kill the American dream? … And should investors own index funds? In this episode: Wall Street Unplugged went live on X [0:16] Get ready for a significant pullback over the next 6 months [5:25] For the first time, the government can’t fix the market [10:24] The all-time highs in indices are hiding a bloodbath in stocks [17:12] Earnings season: Approach with caution [21:05] My favorite opportunity in offshore oil [40:16] Why I’m scooping up more shares of this power stock [49:36] Will AI kill the American dream? [1:10:10] Should investors own index funds right now? [1:19:53] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li MARKETING DISCLOSURE: Curzio Research receives compensation for marketing services from some companies. Compensation is not contingent upon any specific opinions or recommendations being issued. Click to read full BluEnergies disclosure: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2604-BluEnergies-Marketing-Disclosure.pdf

The PCE came in cooler than expected—but there's a catch. Plus, what inflation means for the upcoming earnings season… Trump's meeting of AI leaders… Anthropic's S-1 is a joke… And not all upgrades and downgrades are equal. In this episode: Join us live on X tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET! [0:15] The PCE came in cooler than expected—but there's a catch [9:06] What inflation means for the upcoming earnings season [19:37] A "who's who" of the AI leaders at Trump's meeting [23:39] Anthropic's S-1 is a joke [27:47] Not all upgrades and downgrades are equal [41:03] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

Do inverse ETFs offer protection during a selloff? Plus, should you buy oil stocks now or wait for a pullback? … 2 power stocks to buy amid AI volatility… And a great trade setup in uranium. In this episode: Should you buy oil stocks now… or wait for a pullback? [1:14] Why inverse ETFs won't protect you during a selloff [7:49] These 2 power stocks are buys amid AI volatility [14:01] Several indicators are sounding the alarm for a pullback [19:28] A great trade setup in uranium [25:31] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li MARKETING DISCLOSURE: Curzio Research receives compensation for marketing services from some companies. Compensation is not contingent upon any specific opinions or recommendations being issued. Find full BluEnergies disclosure here: https://www.curzioresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2604-BluEnergies-Marketing-Disclosure.pdf

Forget politics: The AI power story is stronger than ever. Plus, breaking down the market volatility… What the PMI means for inflation… A diesel export ban? … BofA's year-end targets… And McDonald's (MCD) bleak Investor Day. In this episode: Early injuries are shaking up the NFL [0:26] Breaking down the crazy market: Surging indices, crashing stocks [6:47] What the strong PMI data means for inflation [14:27] Why does Trump want to ban diesel exports? [22:29] BofA's year-end targets: How much should you invest in the market? [26:48] AI fear mongers are full of s*** [30:28] Forget the politics: Power's supply/demand story is stronger than ever [41:51] McDonald's CEO shows what not to do on Investor Day [46:44] Happy 16th to my youngest daughter and cheers to my late dad [50:00] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

Should investors be concerned about the selloff in financial stocks? … Are SMLs a headwind for data centers? … A Curzio Research matchmaking service… And why Anthropic is turning to the government. In this episode: Selling stocks: Where do taxes come into play? [1:02] Is the selloff in financial stocks a warning sign to investors? [5:53 Are "small language models" a headwind for data centers? [14:12] A Curzio Research matchmaking service? [22:41] Why Anthropic is suddenly turning to the government for help [29:57] How to bet on tonight's NFL matchup [43:21] Ask us anything at askcurzio.com [46:07] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

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 Clarity Act fail? [44:03] The midterms look like a layup for Democrats [50:57] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

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't Sign That": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX2ZXNVW The Clause substack: https://clauseweekly.substack.com/   Editor's note: Leo will be joining us at the Curzio One Wealth Forum! Want to meet him in person? Curzio One members can register for the forum here: https://secure.curzioresearch.com/checkout/conference-tickets.php. Not a Curzio One member? Schedule a call with Frank to see if it's right for you: https://calendar.app.google/8Uu6PuYAAkgtg4YB7 Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu   Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat   Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

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] How to know when to buy or sell a stock [45:51] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

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 Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

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 models in the world [1:27:50] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li