Zacks Market Edge

This 1990s personal finance book is hot again thanks to the FIRE movement. Should stock investors read it? (0:45) - Reviewing, “Your Money Or Your Life” (7:35) - Finding Financial Freedom: Where To Start (12:00) - Finding Top ETF Investments: Tracey’s Top Picks (32:15) - Episode Roundup: VOO, VYM, VBR, VIOV, VTV Podcast@Zacks.com

They were tweens when the Great Recession hit. One young Millennial shares his thoughts on stocks, gold, real estate and taking Ubers to work. (1:00) - Investing Environment For Millennial’s (5:45) - IPOs, Social Media and Ride Sharing (12:10) - Millennial Economic Outlook (15:50) - E-commerce, Delivery Apps and Streaming (21:30) - The Future of Investing For The Next Generations (26:00) - Episode Roundup: TWTR, FB, BYND, AMZN, NFLX, GME, UBER, GRUB, SPOT, AAPL Podcast@Zacks.com

Tired of underperforming in value stocks? It’s okay to diversify with some growth. (0:45) - 2019 Performance of Value Stocks (4:15) - Understanding Berkshire Hathaway's Purchase of Amazon (9:50) - Tracey Breaks Down The FANG stocks (17:00) - Episode Roundup: VTV, VUG, AAPL, FB, GOOGL, NFLX, AMZN, MSFT, MCD Podcast@Zacks.com

For the first time since 2016, earnings are expected to fall year-over-year. Is it a sign of a slowdown or a red herring for investors? (1:00) - What Should We Expect From Q2 Earnings Season? (6:20) - Are We On The Verge Of A Earnings Recession? (10:15) - Is The Tech Sector Leading The Downturn? (15:30) - Will The Finance Sector Come Out Positive In Q2 Earnings? (17:00) - S&P Small Cap 600 Index: How Will The Small Caps Perform? (20:15) - What Stocks Should Investors Be Watching? (24:25) - Episode Roundup: MU, AAPL, ADBE, ORCL, MCD, MSFT, GS, SPY, SLY

Chinese stocks have sold off again and some have single digit P/Es. Is it time to buy? (0:30) - Chinese Stocks: Where’s The Value And Are They Traps (4:45) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (17:10) - Episode Roundup: DL, BIDU, YY, STRP, BABA, TCEHY, JD, HUYA Podcast@Zacks.com

M&A deals are usually ignored, or sometimes even openly mocked, but it can lead to an earnings and revenue renaissance. Did you spot these? (4:00) - Facebook's Acquisition of Instagram (8:50) - Gilead Buys Pharmasset for $11 Billion (13:05) - Disney’s Acquisition of Marvel and Star Wars (17:25) - Grubhub Purchase of LevelUp (25:05) - Microsoft’s Buys Github for $7.5 Billion (34:40) - Honorable Mention: Other M&A To Watch (Time) - Episode Roundup: GILD, DIS, FB, GRUB, MSFT, AMZN, CVS, INTC, CRM, NVDA Podcast@Zacks.com

With energy stocks battered in 2019, the insiders are diving into some of the stocks again. Will it be another false bottom?   (0:30) - Why Are Energy Stocks So Disliked? (6:35) - Whats Going On With Big Oil Stocks? (8:00) - Tracey’s Top Picks: E&P Stocks To Watch (22:15) - Episode Roundup: XOM, CVX, OXY, APA, MTDR, SM, CNX

Streaming and new consoles are coming to the $100 billion video game industry but who is on the cutting edge, and who will be left behind, as the industry innovates? (0:30) - Gaming Innovation: Where Should You Be Investing? (3:50) - The Next Gaming Console’s: Microsoft and Sony’s Upcoming Projects (8:30) - Streaming For Video Games: Project xCloud (15:25) - Google Ventures Into Gaming: Stadia (19:40) - Is GameStop A Dying Retail Store? (26:25) - Episode Roundup: GME, MSFT, SNE, GOOGL, FNKO, EA, ATVI, TCEHY Podcast@Zacks.com

Not only are these stocks cheap, they also have growth and a great Zacks Rank. (0:45) - Where Are They Cheap Stocks Hiding? (3:00) - Stock Screening Criteria (7:10) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks (20:45) - Episode Roundup: AIG, ETH, F, GBX, ZUMZ               Podcast@Zacks.com

Like finance and technology, the retail industry is in the midst of a disruption. These innovators are taking it to the next level. (0:40) - Who Is Disrupting The Retail Industry? (4:00) - Rent The Runway (8:50) - Stitch Fix: Expansive Men’s Lineup (14:00) - Revolve: Social Media Dominance (23:25) - Glossier: Skincare and Beauty Products (29:45) - Episode Roundup: SFIX, RVLV, JWN, ULTA, URBN, GIII, PVH, FB Podcast@Zacks.com

With tariffs and recession fears hitting the retail sector, many retailers now trade with single digit P/Es. Is it time for value investors to take another look? (0:20) - Tariff Impacts On Retail Industry (3:45) - Screening For Value Stocks In Retail (10:10) - Tracey's Top Picks: Retail Home Furnishing and Regional Department Stores (21:45) - Footwear Manufacturers (26:30) - Episode Roundup: XELB, ETH, WSM, M, BBBY, MIK, JILL, SKX, SHOO Podcast@Zacks.com

The stock market is volatile again. Here’s how to make it through the ups and downs. (0:45) - How To Be A Good Long Term Investor (6:15) - Tracey's Top Tips (20:00) - Episode Roundup: VOO, SOCL, KWEB, MU, AVGO, INTC, MSFT, PFE

Insurance may seem boring but there’s a reason its been around for hundreds of years. Are the fundamentals still solid? (1:00) - Is Insurance The Safe Investment? (6:00) - Screen Criteria and Top Stock Picks (15:15) - Episode Roundup: ACGL, CNA, ACL, PGR, TRV Podcast@Zacks.com

REITs are slower growing companies and pay dividends. So why are so many investors clamoring to own them? (0:30) - Pro’s and Con’s of Real Estate Investment Trusts (6:45) - Top Performing REITs: What To Watch (20:40) - What Criteria Helps You Find A Good REIT? (27:00) - Episode Roundup: OHI, ABR, GEO, IIPR, MAC, LTC, LAND Podcast@Zacks.com

The semiconductor stocks sure seem cheap. But have they really reached the bottom of the cycle or is it a fake-out?  (1:00) - Semiconductor Sector and Trade War Impacts: Value Stocks or Traps? (7:25) - Tracey’s Top Stocks To Watch (18:15) - Takeaways on Semiconductor Stocks: MU, AVGO, NVDA, RCX, VSH Podcast@Zacks.com

You know something is up when even Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is buying a growth stock like Amazon. (0:20) - Exploring The 13F Filings (1:30) - Learning From Fund Managers: Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (5:30) - What To Learn From David Temper's Growth Investing (18:15) - David Einhorn's Down Performance: Value Investing (21:00) - What Stocks Should You Be Watching? (28:40) - Should You Be Following The Hedge Funds? (37:00) - Episode Roundup: BABA, MU, STMP, JD, PCG, BIDU, SQ, GM, CMG, QSR, AMZN Podcast@Zacks.com

How to spot value trap stocks. (0:30) - Finding Out Of Favor Value Stocks (6:45) - Stock Screen Criteria  (8:35) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (14:10) - Episode Roundup: GM, GE, CC, CWH, LB, THO Podcast@Zacks.com

With tariffs flying between the US and China, what stocks should investors buy, and which should they avoid, during this volatile time?

With Berkshire Hathaway buying shares of Amazon, it’s time for a refresher on what makes a stock a value. (0:20) - What Are Value Stocks? (3:10) - 3 Top Attributes of a Value Stock (10:25) - Stock Screener and Tracey’s Top Stock Picks (15:20) - Episode Roundup: AMZN, C, CVS, LNC Podcast@Zacks.com

Looking for some new stock and ETF ideas? Tracey and Neena share their secret sources. (0:30) - Where To Find Stock Ideas? (2:30) - Newspaper Sources: Using Wall Street Journal and Financial Times (12:45) - Is Barron’s A Good Stock Market Source?  (15:00) - Finding Stock Market Information From Magazines: Business Week and The Economist  (25:15) - Episode Roundup: FIVE, ISRG, UFO, IRBO, FINX, FIVG, BYND, K Podcast@Zacks.com