February 8, 2025

This week on "Money Talks," show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, reviewed the week’s market movements in response to earnings announcements, new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, and China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The team shares insights on how investors should interpret market news when positioning their portfolios.

The financial experts also take a closer look at the economics of the “Big Game,” analyzing its local financial impact, the cost of commercials, and consumer spending. Their discussion then shifts to sports betting, exploring the differences between gambling, meme coins, and legitimate investing for long-term financial security.

After the break, the advisers discuss relationship investment scams, offering advice on warning signs to watch for and how working with a trusted financial adviser can help protect against these and other financial threats.

Timestamps and Chapters

  • 05:07: Earnings and Tariffs
  • 15:25: Economics of the “Big Game”
  • 24:03: The Differences between Gambling, Meme Coins, and Investing
  • 38:40: Relationship Investment Scams

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