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30-year financial insider, Frank Curzio, breaks down the mainstream media headlines, exposes the TRUTH about what's really moving the markets, and brings you exclusive intel and actionable investment ideas directly from Wall Street pros.

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September 11, 2026Episode 139159 min

Don't sign another contract before you listen to this

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

September 10, 2026Episode 139058 min

Hot inflation just raised the risk of a market correction

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

September 9, 2026Episode 13891 hr 3 min

The Fed needs to hike rates by 50 basis points

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

September 3, 2026Episode 13881 hr 45 min

Prepare for a 10–20% market pullback

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

September 2, 2026Episode 13871 hr 2 min

The 10-year note could break the market

If the 10-year note hits 5%, we're in trouble. Plus, will the Fed raise rates in September? … One of Dell's (DELL) best quarters ever… 2 pick-and-shovel stocks to play rising oil prices… And more. In this episode: Wall Street Unplugged goes live tomorrow on X! [0:13] Sounds like Tiger Woods needs a new driver [3:01] If the 10-year note hits 5%, we're in serious trouble [8:20] Will the Fed raise rates in September? [13:08] Here's what's driving the surge in bond yields [21:00] A look at one of Dell's (DELL) best quarters ever [32:42] 2 pick-and-shovel stocks to play rising oil prices [44:00] Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) could hit $300 inside 12 months [52:44] 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

August 27, 2026Episode 138651 min

Will Washington kill the AI trade?

How midterms will impact the data center trade. Plus, Nvidia (NVDA) is still a bargain at current levels… Dick's (DICKS) disastrous quarter… Is Smith & Wesson (SWBI) a buy? … And why is Peter Thiel's Bullish (BLSH) crashing? In this episode: A tough start for the 49ers [0:56] What Nvidia's results mean for the AI trade [5:09] Why Nvidia still looks like a bargain at current levels [15:02] Dick's disastrous quarter: Is it time to go bottom-fishing? [19:39] Smith & Wesson is a great business—but that doesn't mean it's a buy [28:43] How midterms will impact the data center trade [36:16] Why is Peter Thiel's Bullish (BLSH) crashing? [43:45] 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

August 26, 2026Episode 138554 min

A major bear case against AI is falling apart

A huge AI worry has been eliminated. Plus, these stocks could rally after Nvidia (NVDA) reports earnings… Druckenmiller's AI op-ed… 2 assets that will benefit from Bessent's bond intervention… And trading ideas from the latest 13Fs. In this episode: These stocks could rally after Nvidia reports earnings [2:59] A huge AI worry has been eliminated [13:05] Is Bessent's bond tinkering a big mistake? [23:48] Why everyone is up in arms over Druckenmiller's AI op-ed [36:30] These assets will benefit from Bessent's intervention [40:30] Two trading ideas from the latest 13Fs [49:10] Today's episode is brought to you by Savvy, the smarter way to book a vacation rental. Travelers save an average of $400 versus Airbnb and VRBO. Your unforgettable family vacation is waiting—and thanks to Savvy, you'll get the rental you want, at the prices you deserve! Savvy.com: Stay smarter.: href="https://www.savvy.com/wsu 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

August 20, 2026Episode 138449 min

Is the tokenization opportunity over?

Have institutions killed the tokenization trend? Plus, Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK) vs. Coppernico Metals (CPPMF)... Walmart (WMT) vs. Target (TGT)... Will the Clarity Act finally pass this year? … And another horrible SPAC crushing retail investors. In this episode: Is Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK) worth another look? [2:11] Coppernico Metals (CPPMF) is a great buy right now [7:045] Walmart (WMT) vs. Target (TGT): Which is the better stock? [8:28] My No. 1 pick for fantasy football [17:02] Will the Clarity Act finally pass this year? [20:46] Institutions are ruining tokenization [28:11] Another horrible SPAC crushing retail investors [33:16] Ask us anything at askcurzio.com! [49:07] 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

August 19, 2026Episode 13831 hr 0 min

The Treasury's latest move is a warning sign

The Treasury's latest move temporarily boosted stocks, but exposes a deeper issue. Plus, the reality of confusing market signals… Anthropic vs OpenAI… Crypto's recent jump… Danger for this Mag 7 stock… And what 13Fs are telling us. In this episode: What an amazing time at Saratoga! [0:30] Penn State in the news for the wrong reasons [1:22] A confusing market is historically good for stocks, here's why [5:10] Why the latest move by the U.S. Treasury should scare the sh*t out of you [11:02] The credit crisis monster [22:43] These assets and sectors will benefit from higher interest rates [31:44] The battle of AI: Anthropic vs OpenAI, who's really in the lead? [37:24] This Magnificent 7 stock is in trouble [44:51] 13F moves that caught our attention [48:56] Today's episode is brought to you by Savvy, the smarter way to book a vacation rental. Travelers save an average of $400 versus Airbnb and VRBO. Your unforgettable family vacation is waiting—and thanks to Savvy, you'll get the rental you want, at the prices you deserve! Savvy.com: Stay smarter: https://www.savvy.com/wsu 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

August 13, 2026Episode 138248 min

Should you buy Cerebras on this pullback?

Cerebras (CBRS) is sinking after its earnings miss—is it a buying opportunity? Plus, here's what's really driving Trump's sudden shift on Iran… 2 stocks for your humanoid robot watchlist… And politicians need to change the data center narrative. In this episode: Trump pulled off an illusion… and the Lakers sold for $12 billion! [0:34] Here's what's really driving Trump's sudden shift on Iran [5:16] 2 stocks for your humanoid robot watchlist [14:03] Politicians need to change the data center narrative [22:54] Cerebras is sinking after its earnings miss—is it a buying opportunity? [37:09] 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