InvestTalk 7-1-2024 – CRE Crisis: Banks Unload Office Loans

Deciding whether to pay off a mortgage early or invest excess funds is a challenging financial dilemma. By comparing potential 8% investment returns to mortgage interest savings, while factoring in tax implications and retirement planning, it's possible to determine the optimal wealth-building strategy. Today's Stocks & Topics: PERI - Perion Network Ltd., Market Wrap, MOH - Molina Healthcare Inc., Mortgage Payoff vs Investing: Which Builds Wealth Faster?, CD Rates, Regional Banks, GLNCY - Glencore PLC ADR, TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, The Clothes in Your Closet, Investing Apps, FIVN - Five9 Inc., Capital Misallocation.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2024 US presidential election outcome could significantly affect various sectors of the stock market. There are potential implications for investors under a Trump or Biden presidency, especially in industries like clean energy, infrastructure, financials, and more.  Today's Stocks & Topics: SNOW - Snowflake Inc., BEAT - Heartbeam Inc., Market Wrap, CHWY - Chewy Inc. Cl A, Trump vs Biden: How Each Will Impact U.S. Sectors, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Oil and Gas Production, DHI - D.R. Horton Inc., Small-Mid-Large Caps, A-I Adoption, Stop Order.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The commercial real estate market is in turmoil as banks rush to sell off billions in office loans. We dive deep into this unfolding CRE crisis, examining its causes and potential consequences for the broader economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Market Wrap, POWL - Powell Industries Inc., CRE Crisis: Banks Unload Office Loans, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., CVE - Cenovus Energy Inc., The Dollar and the Next Administration, SCHA - Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF, SU - Suncor Energy Inc., MIY - BlackRock Muni Yield Michigan Quality Fund Inc., NEA - Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Warren Buffett, the legendary value investor, is making waves with his massive bet on blue-chip energy stocks like Occidental Petroleum (OXY). We reveal the 7 key factors behind this investment legend's bullish stance on the energy sector. Today's Stocks & Topics: DOW - Dow Inc., LULU – Lulu Lemon Athletica Inc., Market Wrap, Health Care Investing, Why Buffet is Fueling Up on Energy Stocks, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., BSM - Black Stone Minerals L.P., DVN - Devon Energy Corp., KPP Newsletter, American Stocks, VTI - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, VGI - Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund, Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Coal, Small Caps ETFs, SPGI - S&P Global Inc., The FED and Interest Rates.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits is shaping up to be one of the lowest in recent years, potentially posing significant challenges for retirees living on fixed incomes. Today's Stocks & Topics: ADBE - Adobe Inc., Market Wrap, The Wash-Sale Rule, Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Face Challenges, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Jobs Market, ITT - ITT Inc., Bonds, Mid and Small Caps, The Deficit.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The European Union has announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, with hikes of up to 38%. This move will have far-reaching implications for the entire EV market in Europe, as automakers from various regions adjust their strategies to adapt to the new trade landscape. While Tesla's China-produced vehicles will be directly impacted by these higher import duties, the consequences extend beyond a single company. Automakers from China, the US, Europe, and other parts of the world will need to reevaluate their pricing, production, and supply chain strategies to remain competitive in the European market. Today's Stocks & Topics: OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Market Wrap, AESI - Atlas Energy Solutions Inc., EU Slaps Steep Tariffs on Chinese EVs: How It Impacts Tesla, NXST - Nexstar Media Group Inc. Cl A, Bonds and Treasuries, Borrowing Costs, GEV - GE Vernova Inc., Stock Losses and the Wash-Sale Rule, ARCC - Ares Capital Corp., Forecast X.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nvidia's stock has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, surging to unprecedented heights before experiencing a sudden and sharp pullback, and then rebounding on Tuesday. This dramatic turn of events has left investors and analysts alike wondering: what led to Nvidia's meteoric rise, what factors are behind its recent stumble, and what lies in its future? Today's Stocks & Topics: CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Market Wrap, AFRM - Affirm Holdings Inc. Cl A, Nvidia's Stock Surges, Then Stumbles: What's Next for Investors?, DTM - DT Midstream Inc., CBYYX - Pioneer CAT Bond Fund Y, DOCS - Doximity Inc., Cash, NUE - Nucor Corp., Convertible Bonds: Peloton.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The single-family build-to-rent market has seen a remarkable surge in recent years, with the share of new homes built specifically for rental purposes growing from just 5% in 2021 to a staggering 10% in 2023. This explosive growth is driven by a combination of factors, including changing demographics, shifting lifestyle preferences, and the impact of the pandemic. What does this mean for the future of real estate? Today's Stocks & Topics: AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Market Wrap, Why Single-Family Build-to-Rent Homes Are Booming in the U.S., Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, CHRD - Chord Energy Corp., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Charting, Airlines Industry.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There is currently no way for economists, regulators and analysts to know how rapidly buy now, pay later loan debt is growing, which could lead to unforeseen economic consequences. Today's Stocks & Topics: AESI - Atlas Energy Solutions Inc., Market Wrap, KPP Newsletter, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., How and Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later Debt' Could Become a Problem for the U.S. Economy, INFY - Infosys Ltd. ADR, Credit Card Debt, Higher Mortgage Rates, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Ser, Oil and Gasoline, ADMA - ADMA Biologics Inc., CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Fully Paid Lending, The U.S. Stock Market.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Struggling with your retirement income strategy? Many retirees find themselves caught in the "retirement consumption puzzle" - unsure how to effectively use their savings to support their lifestyle. Today's Stocks & Topics: VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, Market Wrap, GRPM - Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF, DOX - Amdocs Ltd., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, The Psychology of Retirement Income: From Saving to Spending, HIMS - Hims & Hers Health Inc., Housing Market, TAYD - Taylor Devices Inc., Issued Shares, PCRFY - Panasonic Holdings Corp. ADR, A-I Stocks, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, DOJ vs. Adobe.Our Sponsors:* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy