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Nov. 18, 2022

Worse Than Enron | The Compound and Friends 71

Worse Than Enron | The Compound and Friends 71

On episode 71 of The Compound and Friends, Gregor Macdonald joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss the latest on the Sam Bankman-Fried saga, the inverted yield curve, electrification of the power grid, the growth of electric vehicles, peak oil, and much more! More from Gregor: https://twitter.com/GregorMacdonald https://gregor.substack.com/…

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Nov. 17, 2022

How Should You Invest for Your Kids? | Portfolio Rescue 53

How Should You Invest for Your Kids? | Portfolio Rescue 53

On episode 53 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor and CFP, Kevin Young to discuss investing in bonds as a young person, what to do with monthly allowances, life expectancy and retirement planning, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!…

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Nov. 16, 2022

The Crypto Blow-Up | Animal Spirits 283

The Crypto Blow-Up | Animal Spirits 283

On Animal Spirits 283 Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: inflation finally falling, will the stock market wait for the Fed's all-clear, the FTX saga, how SBF fooled everyone, what comes next for crypto, why streaming stocks are struggling, 5 years of Animal Spirits, and much more! 🚜 This episode…

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Nov. 15, 2022

Inflation Indicators Collapsing | What Are Your Thoughts?

Inflation Indicators Collapsing | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! ►00:00 - Intro ►04:30 - Gridlock - "Control of Congress Remains at Stake as Democrats Fend Off Anticipated ‘Red Wave’"…

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Nov. 11, 2022

The Day Inflation Broke | TCAF 70

The Day Inflation Broke | TCAF 70

On episode 70 of The Compound and Friends, Warren Pies joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss the latest in markets, inflation, the effects of seasonality, what could be next, and much more! More from Warren: Twitter - https://twitter.com/WarrenPies 3Fourtneen link - https://www.3fourteenresearch.com/ 00:00 - Intro 15:04 -…

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Nov. 10, 2022

When Should You Sell Your Beaten-Down Stocks? | Portfolio Rescue 52

When Should You Sell Your Beaten-Down Stocks? | Portfolio Rescue 52

On episode 52 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CFO and the taxman himself, Bill Sweet, to discuss SPAC losses, losing to inflation by investing under your mattress, and stock-picking companies you haven’t heard of. Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! ►00:00 -…

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Nov. 9, 2022

No Soft Landing | Animal Spirits 282

No Soft Landing | Animal Spirits 282

On today's episode we discuss the Fed sending us into a recession, our only chance for a soft landing, why predicting inflation is so difficult, why there is no such thing as a normal market, the biggest risk in crypto, why Chevy Chase was a one of one and much…

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Nov. 8, 2022

Stocks Rally Into Gridlock | What Are Your Thoughts?

Stocks Rally Into Gridlock | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! ►00:00 - Intro ►01:50 - Binance acquiring FTX! - Twitter feud between the CEOs of FTX and Binance has blown…

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Nov. 7, 2022

What is the Fed Trying to Accomplish?

What is the Fed Trying to Accomplish?

This clip is from episode 69 of The Compound and Friends. Carleton English and Scott Krisiloff joined Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss the FOMC, the latest earnings, the wisdom of Warren Buffett, junk bonds, 2008 vs today, and much more! See the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IirDQtnx3wA&t=3197s More from…

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Nov. 4, 2022

No Pivot! | TCAF 69

No Pivot! | TCAF 69

On episode 69 of The Compound and Friends, Carleton English and Scott Krisiloff join Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss the FOMC, the latest earnings, the wisdom of Warren Buffett, junk bonds, 2008 vs today, and much more! More from Carleton: https://twitter.com/carletonenglish More from Scott: https://twitter.com/Skrisiloff 00:00 -…

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Nov. 3, 2022

When should your asset allocation change? | Portfolio Rescue 51

When should your asset allocation change? | Portfolio Rescue 51

On episode 51 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM advisor, CFP, and CFA, Blair DuQuesnay to discuss how your asset allocation should change when your net worth grows, real returns for bonds, I-bonds, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! ►00:00…

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Nov. 2, 2022

A Housing Recession | Animal Spirits 281

A Housing Recession | Animal Spirits 281

On episode 281 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss why most people don't care about the bear market, the relationship between wages and inflation, why we won't see a repeat of the 1970s, why Apple is the best company in the world, the revenge of the Dow,…

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Nov. 1, 2022

Revenge of the Dow Jones! | What Are Your Thoughts?

Revenge of the Dow Jones! | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! ►00:00 - Intro ►02:26 - Fintech Earnings Week - SoFi is out, stock is rallying. ►11:34 - The Dow is…

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Oct. 28, 2022

The One With Matt Levine and Mary Childs | TCAF 68

The One With Matt Levine and Mary Childs | TCAF 68

On episode 68 of The Compound and Friends, Matt Levine and Mary Childs join Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss Matt's epic cover-to-cover Bloomberg piece on crypto, Elon's first moves as Twitter owner, Facebook's collapse, the future of Credit Suisse, the best finance books, and more! Thanks to…

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Oct. 27, 2022

What’s a Better Buy Right Now - Stocks or Bonds? | Portfolio Rescue 50

What’s a Better Buy Right Now - Stocks or Bonds? | Portfolio Rescue 50

On episode 50 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by CFP and Tax Specialist Bill Sweet, to discuss if or when to lower your contributions to a 401k, how to plan for future tax rates, the wash sale rule, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue…

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Oct. 26, 2022

Bear Market Math | Animal Spirits 280

Bear Market Math | Animal Spirits 280

On episode 280 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the slowing housing market, taking Animal Spirits on the road, why consumers keep spending money, how the stock market moves during a bear market, some optimism for a 60/40 portfolio, why the 4% rule is still alive and…

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Oct. 25, 2022

Stocks Always Bottom Before the Economy Does | WAYT

Stocks Always Bottom Before the Economy Does | WAYT

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! ►00:00 - Intro ►02:24 - Stocks Rally, Yields Drop - Why would you be selling now if you haven't sold…

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Oct. 21, 2022

No Capitulation Necessary | TCAF 67

No Capitulation Necessary | TCAF 67

On episode 67 of The Compound and Friends, Dan Greenhaus joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss what constitutes a recession, the Fed, ramifications of a strong dollar, Tesla's earnings call, buybacks, the importance of interest rates, and more! BONUS: Barry Ritholtz makes a special appearance! Thanks to…

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Oct. 20, 2022

What Is the Fed Doing? Portfolio Rescue 49

What Is the Fed Doing? Portfolio Rescue 49

On episode 49 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Cullen Roche, Author of Pragmatic Capitalism and Founder of Discipline Funds to discuss if the Fed is making a mistake, the consequences of 7% mortgage rates, how Ben and Cullen would run the Fed, and much…

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Oct. 19, 2022

Why Isn't Inflation Falling? | Animal Spirits 279

Why Isn't Inflation Falling? | Animal Spirits 279

On episode 279 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss nailing the bottom in a bear market, flows into ARK, why the VIX isn't higher, sticky inflation, why the bottom 50% has seen their net worth double since the start of the pandemic, Netflix with ads, and much…

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Oct. 18, 2022

The Only Question Now That Matters | What Are Your Thoughts?

The Only Question Now That Matters | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! ►00:00 - Intro ►04:18 - Earnings Season - It has begun. ►17:03 - Midterms - "The S&P 500 has historically…

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Oct. 14, 2022

Kyla Scanlon and Bob Pisani on The Compound and Friends

Kyla Scanlon and Bob Pisani on The Compound and Friends

This clip is from episode 66 of The Compound and Friends. Bob Pisani and Kyla Scanlon join Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss stories from the stock exchange, investors of the future, the Fed's toolbox, stocks for the long run, the most important developments in trading over the…

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Oct. 14, 2022

Bad News is Good News | TCAF 66

Bad News is Good News | TCAF 66

On episode 66 of The Compound and Friends, Bob Pisani and Kyla Scanlon join Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown to discuss stories from the stock exchange, investors of the future, the Fed's toolbox, stocks for the long run, the most important developments in trading over the past 30 years,…

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Oct. 13, 2022

What’s the Worst Case Scenario for Stocks? | Portfolio Rescue 48

What’s the Worst Case Scenario for Stocks? | Portfolio Rescue 48

On episode 48 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor, CFP, and Higher-Education Specialist Tony Isola to discuss buying your first house, where to start with FAFSA, 529 contributions, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! ►00:00 - Intro ►04:55 -…

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