Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These Markets

Dr. David “Doc” Eifrig, editor of joins Frank today to talk about the real economy. That is, the “stuff” we use day to day.  Doc constantly travels across the country and talks to “us”. He constantly compares the trends in gas, cable TV and Internet costs, airline tickets and the cost of a sandwich.  One of his best indicates is his “taxi cab indicator”. What are the cabbies saying is something Doc has followed for years. Frank asks Doc if he’s currently bullish on the markets or is he starting to see some cracks. They talk about The Fed., interest rates and Frank asks Doc his view on specific stocks.   Plus gives away a few of his best health tips.

Trailing stops and Frank gets a question on whether it’s time to jump onto the oil services companies. The risks are huge. Franks also recaps some of the small immunotherapy companies. And Frank talks about visiting this years CES conference. Listen in today to hear Frank’s answers.

Global hedge fund manager, Peter Pham, tells us why technical analysis is not a good system in determining future market trends. He breaks down his methodology for picking stocks - which includes statistics and behavior patterns. Peter also tells us why he is still long the dollar and shares his favorite investment to buy for 2015.

Braden Copeland, editor at Bonner & Partners, highlights the risks investors face heading into 2015.  He talks about why Russia is not cheap, what to look for before buying dividend paying stocks and how shale oil companies could see more trouble ahead.  Finally, Braden shares his favorite stocks to buy right now.

Frank’s new Q&A format finally has a new name, Frankly Speaking.   Asking question is critical to learning and Frank is constantly asking a lot of questions. That’s how he learns and that’s how he’s built up his Rolodex.   Today Frank tackles the question that on everyone’s mind…oil. Should you be buying now?   Franks tackles this question and much more.

Marc Lichtenfeld, Chief Income Analyst at the Oxford Club, shares his unique strategy for picking income stocks.  He also talks about the most important investment conference in the world which takes place in two weeks in San Fransisco.      Frank tells you why investors need to avoid oil stocks - despite the 30%-plus decline in most names. He also mentions several oil companies that could fall into bankruptcy.

My new Weekly Q&A is a big hit… Thanks So, I am going to make it permanent. I still need a name so please mail me with your names.  Today I’m going to go over three keys areas. •Oil – Should you jump in now? •Immunotherapy drug companies •Doug Kass Keep sending me your questions. Email me at  with your questions and you ideas for a new name and I’ll do my best to get to as many as possible Hope you enjoy.   Frank

Kristin Bentz, retail expert and executive director of private equity company PMG Group, talks Black Friday sales, teen retailers and why Wal-Mart will be king this holiday season.   She also explains why investors should avoid these popular retail stocks heading into Christmas - and how mobile phones are changing the landscape of the industry.

It looks like the Curzio Weekly Q&A is a big hit... So, I going to make it permanent but, I hate the name. I need some good ideas so please mail me with your names.  Today I’m going to go over some of my best and some of my worst ideas. Companies like Diebold, Gogo and more. Plus, my opinion on Ray Rice and a followup about a stock I covered last week and I talk about stops. Email me at  with your questions and you ideas for a new name and I’ll do my best to get to as many as possible   Hope you enjoy. Frank

Doug Kass, president of hedge fund Seebreeze Partners, talks about his new book, Doug Kass on the Market: A Life on TheStreet.  This includes major rules for investors to follow when short-selling, how to be a true contrarian, and why common sense is an important tool when analyzing stocks.    Doug also highlights how his debate with Warren Buffett in Omaha, in front of an audience of 60,000 people, was the highlight of his life. He then explains why the markets are in a bubble and a 20% pullback is highly likely.