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Navigating today's global economy and deciphering investment choices can be an intricate endeavor. The influx of opinions and ever-shifting financial data adds to the challenge. For those committed to success, staying informed through market education and unbiased guidance is paramount. This realization has led an increasing number of individuals to integrate KPP Financial's 'InvestTalk' radio program and podcast into their investment strategies. InvestTalk, a daily program, delves into a ra ...
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Retirement talk - Redefining Wealth and Your Money with Laura Stover is a podcast that educates, entertains, and helps prepare our listeners for retirement. It's a show designed for those looking to maximize their financial efficiency and fulfill their lifestyle. It is also geared toward those needing to transition from accumulation to preservation and the necessary shift in how money is managed. Based on Laura’s two decades of experience with financial coaching and consultation to hundreds ...
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InvestTalk 7-9-2024 – Can Quant Funds Steady Your Portfolio in Volatile Markets?
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It can be unclear whether quant mutual funds can effectively diversify portfolios and generate income during periods of market volatility. While quant strategies have historically performed well in volatile environments, their ability to consistently deliver stable income is less certain. Today's Stocks & Topics: COP - ConocoPhillips, QCOM - Qualco…
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InvestTalk 7-8-2024 – How Fed Rate Cuts Impact Gold Prices
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Analyzing past trends, gold has historically delivered positive returns during periods of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Will this time be any different? Today's Stocks & Topics: Annuities, Sell Orders, Market Wrap, Capital Gains Tax, How Fed Rate Cuts Impact Gold Prices, U - Unity Software Inc., AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., Earnings Season,…
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InvestTalk 7-5-2024 – AI in Finance: The Future of Impact Investing?
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AI can enhance impact investing - investments generating social and environmental impact alongside financial returns - by improving data analysis, decision-making, and impact assessment. However, it's crucial to mitigate risks and align AI tools with core principles to avoid systemic biases. Today's Stocks & Topics: HDSN - Hudson Technologies Inc.,…
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InvestTalk 7-4-2024 – Best of Caller Questions
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In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fixed Index Annuities, Delaware Statutory Trust, 403b Plan Fees, High Yield Savings Account vs. Money Market Fund, Bonds and Treasuries, Transferring Mon…
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InvestTalk 7-3-2024 – Mortgage Payoff vs Investing: Which Builds Wealth Faster?
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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 Networ…
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InvestTalk 7-2-2024 – Trump vs Biden: How Each Will Impact U.S. Sectors
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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 Wr…
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InvestTalk 7-1-2024 – CRE Crisis: Banks Unload Office Loans
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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 Offic…
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InvestTalk 6-28-2024 – Why Buffet is Fueling Up on Energy Stocks
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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,…
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InvestTalk 6-27-2024 – Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Face Challenges
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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 - Walgreen…
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InvestTalk 6-26-2024 – EU Slaps Steep Tariffs on Chinese EVs: How It Impacts Tesla
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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…
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InvestTalk 6-25-2024 – Nvidia's Stock Surges After Sharp Pullback: What's Next For Investors?
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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 f…
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InvestTalk 6-24-2024 – Why Single-Family Build-to-Rent Homes Are Booming in the U.S.
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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 …
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InvestTalk 6-21-2024 – How and Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later Debt' Could Become a Problem for the U.S. Economy
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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 Becom…
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InvestTalk 6-20-2024 – Retirement Income Strategies: From Saving to Spending
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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 Psycholo…
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InvestTalk 6-19-2024 – Best of Caller Questions
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In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Energy Sector, Bonds vs. Money Market, Stock Valuation, Index-Linked Variable Annuities, Union Business Cycle, Conversion Roth 401k to Roth I-R-A, 401k R…
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InvestTalk 6-18-2024 – Should You Own Bonds Now Given Current Market Trends?
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Challenges in the bond market could set the table for stronger future returns. Today's Stocks & Topics: CNQ - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Market Wrap, HWKN - Hawkins Inc., EWW - iShares MSCI Mexico ETF, FTNT - Fortinet Inc., It’s Been a Terrible Time for Bonds, But Should You Own Them Now?, PRIM - Primoris Services Corp., Hedge Funds Trading, …
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InvestTalk 6-17-2024 – Three Compelling Reasons to Avoid Market Timing
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History tells us that to benefit from market timing, you need to be consistently right. (In fact, in a 1975 research paper, the Nobel Prize-winning economist William Sharpe showed how a market timer must be accurate 74 percent of the time in order to outperform a passive portfolio at a comparable level of risk.) Today's Stocks & Topics: ALV - Autol…
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