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00:49
SpaceTech SPAC Deals Hit Record
Click here to to learn more about SpaceTech SPACs. SpaceTech SPACs are taking off with a record number of deals announced in the first quarter this year. Seraphim Capital calls it a "watershed moment" and thinks the growth will continue. According to the release, more than $7 billon worth of equity funding has already been allocated to 11 SPAC deals scheduled for 2021.
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01:05
Jobs Data Disappoints
The unemployment rate just notched up to 6.1% and the U.S. only added 266,000 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consensus estimate was that the US would add 1 million jobs in April, so the report was a huge miss for economists.
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24:20
SPAC Road - The Forest Road Company
Forest Road CEO Zachary Tarica and Head of SPACs & Opportunistic Investments Jeremy Tarica discuss their investment, sector focus, and due diligence process. They share how they are identifying opportunities and describe the value added by their strategic advisors, including Shaq, Disney executives and Martin Luther King III.
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15:02
The Implications of More-of-the-Same from...
Scott Minerd, Chairman of Investments and Global CIO, visits Bloomberg TV on Fed Day to discuss the path of monetary policy and its potential impact on markets and the economy.
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01:18
Fed Holds Steady at March Meeting
As expected, the FOMC is leaving rates unchanged and keeping up its asset purchase program of $120 billion each month. When asked if the Fed is thinking about thinking about tapering, Chair Powell said the Fed will be looking for substantial further progress before tapering. During the press conference, Powell acknowledged growth, but cautioned that "the economy is a long way from our goals" and...
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06:25
The ETF Show - iShares Morningstar Style Box...
BlackRock's Daniel Prince shares more about the series of enhancements to the iShares Morningstar Style Box ETFs, including benchmark changes and fee reductions. Virtus Newfleet's Nick Rinaldi also joins the show to discuss the launch of a new ETF focused on shorter duration, securitized debt.
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01:19
Biden's Cap Gains Tax Hike for...
President Joe Biden just proposed doubling the capital gains tax rate, which currently stands at 20%, for some of America's top earners. According to Bloomberg, federal tax rates could be as high as 43.4% for people earning more than a million dollars each year. As soon as reports of this tax hike came in, we saw stocks move sharply lower. Bitcoin also fell below $50,000 following the news.
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16:26
Kevin O'Leary on His Dual-Class Crypto...
Kevin O'Leary reveals why he invested in 28 SPACs and why he thinks "blank check companies" are here to stay. He also predicts that we will see two categories of cryptocurrency in the future: "Clean Green Coin" and "Blood Coin," adding that he would be willing to pay a premium for the better option. His comments come as institutional investors raise concerns about the sustainability and ethics...
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11:52
NYSE Trader Optimistic about Earnings
Peter Tuchman with the NYSE discusses being back at the exchange, what the economic indicators mean for markets, his expectations for earnings, and the next generation of traders.
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06:32
The ETF Show - Bitcoin vs. Gold, Inflation...
VanEck Deputy Portfolio Manager Ima Casanova shares how gold investors can earn dividends and some of the differences between the safe haven asset and Bitcoin. Wilshire Phoenix Co-Founder and Managing Partner William Herrmann also talks about the launch of a new gold ETF strategy.
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00:54
Merrill Lynch Team of Advisors Join LPL
A team reportedly managing $650 million in assets is leaving Merrill Lynch and launching a new firm with LPL Financial. According to the release, the four advisors will leverage LPL’s broker-dealer, corporate RIA and custodial platforms, and the Strategic Wealth Services model. Their independent practice called NorthEnd Private Wealth will be headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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05:03
Cryptocurrencies: What Investors Should...
TCW Analyst Adam August discusses how investors should think about cryptocurrencies as an investable asset, and how we consider their valuation in the current environment.
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08:17
Complacency is Rising
Scott Minerd, Chairman of Investments and Global CIO, joins Bloomberg TV to discuss risk in otherwise strong markets. Read Macro Alert: Don’t Mistake Rapid Jobs Gains for a Strong Labor Market
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01:39
Q1: Stocks & Bitcoin Climb as NFTs,...
Despite the Dow gaining almost 8% and the strong performance of stocks so far in 2021, the most memorable moments of the first quarter might be the surge of GameStop, SPACs, Bitcoin, and NFTs. As we move into the second quarter, inflation will be a top concern and investors can likely expect more stimulus.
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06:03
The ETF Show - AI, China & the Adoption...
Managing Director of Qraft AI ETFs Francis Oh discusses the rise of active ETFs and ways to invest in artificial intelligence strategies. Rayliant Chairman and CIO Jason Hsu weighs in on China's strong track record of growth and his actively managed ETF that invests in Chinese equities.
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06:49
SPAC Issuance Spikes & SEC Issues...
With parabolic issuance and celebrity endorsements from Shaq to Jay-Z, SPACs are one of the hottest topics in finance. According to Dealogic, SPACs have raised almost $85 billion so far this year, which comes out to 72% of all IPOs. Still, some advisors and the SEC are offering their own words of caution.
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00:54
#1 RIA Valued at $7.3 Billion in Investment...
The #1 independent advisory firm in the country just announced has a new investment from Warburg Pincus. The PE firm is acquiring minority ownership and joining the board of Edelman Financial Engines, which manages $260 in assets. According to the release, this strategic investment values the nation's top RIA at $7.3 billion and is expected to close in the second quarter of this year.
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01:03
Quadruple Witching on Wall Street Sends...
It's the first witching day of the year on Wall Street, adding more volatility to an already volatile week! Stocks climbed Wednesday following the Fed's dovish guidance only to reverse course Thursday with a selloff. Friday started off with a spike in trading volumes thanks to the simultaneous expiration of options and futures known as "quadruple witching."
