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How many times will the press blow up a story with hand-wringing and fear-mongering and 24/7 coverage… only to drop it like a hot potato at the start of the next news cycle? Take Zika for example… The mosquito-borne virus causes mild (if any) symptoms, but it’s been linked to birth defects. And when the 2016 Summer Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, many athletes (and spectators) didn’t go due to widespread fears over the virus. Fast forward to today. There’s no epidemic… no panic… and no story. It’s no different with the constant headlines about tariffs… Except I’m going to tell you when (and why) to buy stocks on tariff news! Trust me… This is even better than a drinking game. I welcome back John Petrides, managing director and portfolio manager at [19:38]. We cover an array of topics and, of course, John breaks down his favorite sectors and the stocks he likes right now. And you don’t want to miss my educational segment [48:41]. I divulge an investing secret—a lesson I’ve learned over my long career. T

I’m taking you behind the scenes here at Curzio Research… to show how much work goes into bringing my research to you, the individual investor. Matt Rizvi of  is an incredible copywriter and first-time guest. He’s been working on a new promotional package for . Today he shares his journey... and shines a light on why copywriters are valuable across many industries [11:22]. And in my educational segment… I break down how to make huge gains by buying hated stocks—with almost zero risk [39:53]. -------------------------------- Editor’s note: On today’s show, Frank mentions an explosive new report he and Matt are putting together for . It’s about a device that’s going to help solve one of the world’s biggest problems… Few have ever heard of the company that created it… but when they do—and that day is soon—its stock could easily soar 1,000% or more. If you’re a Curzio Research Advisory member, you’ll hear about this opportunity next week. If you’re not yet a member, keep an eye on your inbox for how to access th

Lou Basenese, founder and chief analyst at Disruptive Tech Research, is one of the best tech analysts I know. Today he reveals his strategy for finding under-the-radar companies... why he focuses on patent filings... and his take on earnings season [12:35]. Plus, Lou gives us a lot of great ideas for investing in some of the world’s biggest growth trends: 5G, Internet of Things, and immunotherapy. And in my educational segment [52:33], I break down one of the biggest investment opportunities for years to come… marijuana. ------------------------------- Editor’s note: In today’s issue of his flagship advisory, Curzio Venture Opportunities, Frank reveals a tiny marijuana play 99.9% of investors have never heard of. But it could become one of the biggest marijuana companies in the world inside of five years. And the rewards for early investors could be incredible... To learn more about Venture—and how to access this opportunity—go here-https://www.curzioresearch.com/curzio-venture-opportunities/ --------------

The president and CEO of , Edward Karr, joins me today to break down his company’s projects… recent drilling results… and a new hire to its board of directors [16:16].   This new director has an incredible story you won’t believe—and you definitely won’t want to miss. I know many of you enjoy trading stocks around earnings… So here’s how to put the odds in your favor—and make money around Q2 earnings volatility [44:55].

Our in-house contrarian Mike Alkin returns to the podcast. Mike is editor of Moneyflow Trader, where he specializes in discovering mispriced sectors and companies… helping investors profit as stocks move lower. Mike discusses one of his current favorite short ideas… But he’s not all bear. He also shares one sector he’s bullish on right now [12:41]. I just returned from a business trip and have a wonderful rant about my travels—plus an airline stock you should avoid. And in my educational segment [52:55] I break down the red flags behind two high-profile stocks. -------- Editor’s note: Mike’s recently uncovered a huge mispricing in an overlooked sector… A rare set up that offers multiple opportunities to profit in the months to come. And if you act now, there’s still time to get in on the first two recommendations Mike released to his Moneyflow Trader readers in this sector. If you’re already a Moneyflow Trader member, look for a new issue next week. And if you're not a member yet, .

After one of the most hyped IPOs, is now trading. If you’re thinking about investing in the rideshare disruptor… don’t miss my educational segment, where I break down the key data points they’re not talking about in the mainstream media [34:59]. I welcome Jonathan Awde back to the show [12:13]. Jonathan is co-founder, president, and CEO of Gold Standard Ventures (). We discuss the gold market… and why we could see gold prices shoot higher in 2019. Lastly, I break down the NCAA Men’s Final Four… and who’s going to win it all.

Today I welcome back Rich Suttmeier, a 40-year market veteran who covers multiple markets here in the U.S. and around the globe [20:07]. Rich breaks down the latest Federal Reserve announcement… and explains why you must read between the lines when it comes to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments. Rich also shares his methods for finding trades and investments across different sectors… including housing, banks, and utilities. I explain why some of my biggest winners make “contrarian” ideas look conservative [49:26]... And buckle up! I’ve got an excellent rant you won’t want to miss.

Today I welcome back Ivan Bebek, chairman and director of Auryn Resources [13:33]. Ivan has over 20 years of experience in the mining exploration industry. In this episode, he shares some of the huge opportunities he’s pursuing in the resources space—and why he’s buying Auryn Resources shares hand over fist. is upon us! If you’re having trouble filling out your bracket, I break down how to make your selections… and the odds of picking the perfect bracket [50:40].

I have an incredible first-time guest for you today… Chester Santos [15:38] is a … known as “The International Man of Memory.” Chester travels all over the world, speaking to institutions and businesses on how to improve memory. While you may not have perfect recall of all Kentucky Derby results since 1875 (like he does)… you can still learn how a better memory will help you get ahead—no matter your profession… This memory master even shares an example of how to improve your own memory in real time… Follow along, and see if you can pass the test! Today, instead of a rant, I share a personal story with you. I know there are millions of people with similar stories… And it even relates in a way to markets and investments. In my educational segment [43:55], I explain how screwed up our healthcare system is. And why it’s time to have some exposure to this industry. I throw a lot of figures at you, but stay with me. It’s critical to understand the risks involved with regard to our economy and stock market.

I have a jam-packed show for you today… with two incredible guests. First, I speak with Richard C. Wilson, founder and CEO of The Family Office Club [15:39]. Richard focuses on ultra-wealthy clients and works with hundreds of successful entrepreneurs.   Even though most of us aren’t in this exclusive club, there’s a lot to take away from the investing ideas his group is looking at now… and the common characteristics you find in successful entrepreneurs.   I also welcome Chris Gessel, chief strategy officer at Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) [50:13]. Chris specializes in market timing… Today he breaks down his strategies for uncovering—and timing—winning growth stocks.

Today I welcome back my good friend Dennis Higgs, chairman and director of Nevada Exploration, to share some exciting news the company just released. Nevada isn’t your typical junior mining company... Today you’ll hear its incredible story [15:31] and the amazing potential of its gold discovery technology.  Dennis also highlights the risks the company faces and its next steps in searching for large gold deposits. And… if you haven’t heard, we’ve hit our soft cap goal of $3 million for the Curzio Equity Owners digital security. The response has been incredible, and I’m so grateful to those of you who’ve chosen to invest with us so far. Tomorrow, I’m heading to New York to conduct meetings with potential investors in my network. I talk about this and provide other updates on our STO offering. In today’s education segment [43:41], I answer a great question about one of my recent biotech recommendations. It’s a fantastic teachable moment... ---------------- P.S. We’ve passed our soft cap goal for CEO. It’s not to

Greetings from Baltimore. I’m on the road this week shooting a special informational video for our digital security, the . Leave it to me to head north, from Florida, when it’s supposed to snow several inches! I don’t have a guest for you this week, but don’t worry. This podcast is full of useful information... especially if you’re worried about your portfolio.    Today, I explain why this economy is great for stocks. Not too hot, not too cold... just right. Walmart reported one of its best holiday quarters in years. I explain what its earnings results say about the economy. An old portfolio holding was in the headlines yesterday... Navient, the student loan provider, rejected a buyout offer for $12.50 per share. I explain why Navient is worth much, much more than this takeover bid. Thank you to all who have invested in our Curzio Research to date. I’m truly humbled by your belief in this company and what we have to offer. I update you today on how the first week is going... and our plan to grow this busines

We’re about to make history… In just a few days I’m launching my industry’s first-ever digital security: the Curzio Equity Owners (CEO) token. On today’s show I break down all the details around my offer. I also explain why digital securities are a multitrillion-dollar opportunity… and why you absolutely must educate yourself on this incredible market—even if you’re not investing in this particular deal. I welcome back good friend—and regular guest—Andrew Horowitz of Horowitz and Company. Andrew is an excellent technical analyst and trend follower. We discuss everything from last December’s selloff to January’s incredible rebound… emerging markets… macro trends… “sticky” investments (think cigarettes, alcohol, and social media)... the Federal Reserve… and more. Andrew also shares a couple key items he’s watching to drive the markets going forward.

It’s earnings season… and I welcome back great friend and respected analyst John Petrides, managing director and portfolio manager at Point View Wealth Management. He’s been analyzing the markets for over 15 years.   In this interview, John covers an array of topics, including the biggest risks to your portfolio this year… what sectors you should have exposure to… and his top 10 stocks that will outperform the markets in 2019.   And… It’s official. Next week, we make history here at Curzio Research by launching the first-ever digital security offering in the financial newsletter industry.   I explain why I’m so passionate about this industry… and exactly how we plan to grow into one of the largest financial newsletter companies in America.   In my educational segment [51:08], I share some thoughts on last night’s State of The Union address. And I’m not talking politics… I’m talking about the impact it will have on every single investor across America.

I’ve been talking a lot about how digital securities will disrupt numerous industries. This includes investment banks, stock exchanges, crowdfunding, and royalty companies. And you can now add residential real estate to that list. My guest today is Matthew Sullivan, a seasoned veteran in corporate finance. He’s worked for Sir Richard Branson’s corporate finance team—and is the co-founder of a $50 million secured real estate income strategies fund, QuantumRE. Sullivan has found a way to use digital securities (tokens) to access the trillions in equity sitting in U.S. homes. The best part? American homeowners can tap this equity without taking on any more debt. Trust me when I say this interview will blow your mind. We’re in the heart of earnings season, with over 30% of companies posting Q4 results. In my educational segment [43:18], I break down the numbers and share where I’m seeing a lot of great investing ideas. I also talk about China… the Fed… and this one thing that worries me right now.

I just got back from the , where I spoke to a packed audience about the . The interest was overwhelming… And that’s no surprise since "tokenization" will become a trillion-dollar industry inside of five years. But it wasn’t all about tokenization at VRIC… Today, I break down the rest of the conference for you, including some amazing technologies... I give you an inside look at the meetings with industry insiders… and I share my three favorite junior mining ideas with huge upside potential. I also welcome first-time guest Clare Flynn Levy, founder and CEO of , which provides behavioral analytics (coaching) for portfolio managers with billions in assets under management. Clare isn’t just a data specialist… She’s a former portfolio manager, former hedge fund manager, and award-winning tech analyst. Clare’s goal is to make everyone a better investor by using data to limit mistakes—and increase returns—during extreme volatile times... when our emotions can sometimes get the best of us.  The data she shares will bl

I just returned from the in Vegas. I hope you followed along on as I fought my way through 180,000 people to give you exclusive access to the 4,500 companies presenting their most cutting-edge products and ideas… I kick off today’s podcast with a macro view of the show. This week, a $10 billion deal was announced between major gold producers. To go over the details of this mega-merger, I welcome back Marin Katusa, founder and CEO of Katusa Research and one of the biggest industry insiders in the space. We also discuss the significant implications this deal will have on segments within the gold sector… including junior miners, mid-tier miners, and royalty companies. Next week I’ll be speaking at the . Marin explains how you can attend this incredible event for free. And in my educational segment [53:29], I give you even more detail on the biggest trends I saw at CES. I’m talking about artificial intelligence (A.I.), self-driving cars, 3D printing, smart cities, smart homes, 5G, and more. Grab a pen… I go ov

I’m having a great time at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). There couldn’t be a better time to be here, after the market has pulled back significantly from its highs. I’m seeing a lot of great opportunities in individual companies that are growing earnings and revenue… but their stock prices are down over 25%. And even though I’m on the road, I have an amazing guest for you today. I welcome Robin Sosnow to the podcast for the first time. Robin runs her own law firm in New York City… has joint partnership in Digital Securities Law Group… and has been instrumental in helping me prepare for the launch of our security token, Curzio Equity Owners (CEO). Robin’s one of the best digital securities attorneys out there. On today’s show, she explains how she got into the business… and shares a couple of “aha!” moments where she realized how big of an opportunity this new market can be. She also breaks down the difference between security tokens and utility tokens… what type of regulation we can expect to see… and w

To kick off the New Year, I’m doing something a little different with today’s podcast. I’ve got a jam-packed monologue where I break down some of the biggest events in 2018. Yes, you can prepare yourself for one of my traditional rants… I also talk about what you can expect from Curzio Research in 2019. In just a couple of weeks, we’re launching the first ever security token offering (STO) in the financial publishing industry. The Curzio Equity Owners (CEO) token will offer accredited investors an equity stake in Curzio Research… plus a dividend.   I’ll be sharing lots more details with you as our launch date approaches… including the amount we’re looking to raise, special discounts that’ll be offered to our subscribers, our incredible launch partners, and our plan to grow Curzio Research into an industry giant.    More importantly, I explain why this deal is incredibly important to you… and the tens of millions of financial newsletter subscribers around the world. Once you listen to this segment… you’ll unde

Volatility can be hard to stomach. Right now, we’re seeing 300 point moves in the Dow Jones index on daily basis… and some of the greatest companies in the world are down more than 30% from their highs.    During volatile markets, it’s vital to have tools in place to lower your overall risk. After all, the last thing you want is to take a 70% loss on any position. And by limiting your losses, you have some dry powder to buy incredible names at significant discounts. In this special podcast, I break down one of the most important lessons in investing—risk management. Few people know more about this topic than Dr. Richard Smith, founder and CEO of TradeSmith. On today’s show, Dr. Smith, who has a PhD in math and systems science, breaks down his favorite risk management techniques… and his strategy to take emotions out of investing. This interview is a must-listen. Then in my educational segment (55:00), I do the unimaginable... I break down one of my biggest losers of the year. We’ll have losing investments fro