Financial Commentary, Stock Market Updates, Educational Recordings, and 1-on-1 Interviews from CB3 Portfolio Manager Charles Brown, III (a.k.a. CB3)
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Every month, Community Board 3 gathers to discuss the future of our neighborhood.... and somehow it always devolves into a caffeine-fueled talent show of opinions, emotions, and deeply unnecessary drama. CB3: Unhinged & Unfiltered transforms those long municipal meetings into short, AI-generated comedic summaries that exaggerate, parody, and poke fun at the vibe of local civic life. Hosted by two fully fictional, AI-constructed personalities - Tony Trashfire and Linda Latchkey - this show is ...
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Andrew Boyle (Boyle Meets World) and Chandler Ball (CB3) pair up to bring you laughs and life updates. The Long Dudes podcast where Boyle finally gets to enjoy being a long (torso) dude. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdudes/support
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a Podcast about comics and the movies that are based on them.
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 74 - November’s Wild Ride and the Road to 2026
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9:27November delivered plenty of drama and almost no reward. After a sharp sell off fueled by stretched AI valuations, doubts about data center spending, and anxiety over the Fed’s next move, the month clawed its way back to finish barely positive—one of the weakest Novembers in a quarter century. In this episode of the CB3 Financial Weekly Podcast, we…
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CB3 Meeting November 2025: Medicaid Mayhem, Sugar Bombs & the Elmhurst Soup War
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31:01This week, Tony Trashfire and Linda Latchkey shred through the November 2025 meeting of Queens Community Board 3 (Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona) — a meeting so dense with chaos that your average blockbuster would ask it to calm down. In this episode, we wade through: 🧬 The Fertility Rights Plot Twist Why New Yorkers are delaying kids not becaus…
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Buckle your seatbelts, strap on your emotional support ice packs, and hide your granite barriers... because this is the CB3 Megasode, a massive, frothing, years-long recap of the most dramatic, chaotic, profanity-laced moments ever documented in the glorious, messy annals of Queens Community Board 3. This isn’t one month. This isn’t one meeting. Th…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 73 - Fed Uncertainty, AI Pullbacks, and a Historically Bad November: What Comes Next?
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11:20This episode examines a surprisingly rough November — a month that historically ranks as one of the strongest for equities, yet in 2025 sits among the worst in over two decades. Charles Brown walks through the drivers behind the downturn, including valuation pushback in AI, defensive rotations, and rapidly shifting expectations for the Federal Rese…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 72 - Remember November: Volatility Returns as Markets Brace for a Government Deal
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9:24November is acting more like October this year—volatile, unpredictable, and full of tension. In this episode of the CB3 Financial Weekly Podcast, we break down the recent market turbulence, the sharp pullback in tech stocks, and the fragile balance between optimism and fear. Will this month’s weakness give way to a year-end rally, or are we headed …
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 71 - The October Steamroller: Markets Hold Steady Amid Shutdown and CPI Delays
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5:52In this week’s episode of the CB3 Financial Weekly Podcast, we unpack the October market landscape — where early-month momentum gives way to fatigue, and investors seek refuge in safe havens. Despite worries about the U.S. government shutdown, small-cap bank credit stress, and delayed economic data, the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all managed to close…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 70 - Flying Blind at Record Highs: Wall Street’s October Test
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 69 - September’s Surprise Rally and October’s Volatility Ahead
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7:37Markets defied history in September, closing the month with rare gains despite its reputation as the worst month of the year. But with new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks, sector volatility is already stirring—and October, the most volatile month on record, is right around the corner. In this week’s CB3 Financial Weekly Podc…
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CB3 Moves to Charles Schwab – What Clients Need to Know
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36:35In this client update, we explain why CB3 is transitioning custody to Charles Schwab and what it means for you. After five months of due diligence across four major custodians, Schwab stood out for simple login consolidation, true householding, and 24/7 human support. You will get commission free stock and ETF trading, low cost options at 65 cents …
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 68 - Markets at Record Highs, Fed Cuts Loom, and the Magnificent Seven Hit $20 Trillion
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8:38This week on the CB3 Financial Podcast, Portfolio Manager Charles Brown unpacks a volatile but historic stretch for Wall Street. Major indices surged to fresh highs before pulling back, while the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants crossed an unprecedented $20 trillion in market cap. Consumer sentiment plunged, inflation ticked up to 2.9%, and markets …
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 67: Record Highs, Holiday Reversals, and Fed Uncertainty
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6:48Markets soared to fresh all-time highs before stumbling into the holiday weekend. In this week’s CB3 Financial Update, Charles Brown breaks down the rally and reversal, explores why September is historically the toughest month for investors, and shares insights on tech stock volatility, gold’s recovery, and the Federal Reserve’s path on interest ra…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 66: Markets at Record Highs, Powell Hints at Cuts, and the Trump–Putin Summit
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7:52In this week’s CB3 Financial Weekly Update, Charles Brown unpacks an extraordinary week for U.S. equities. The Dow hit its first record close of 2025, powered by tech giants, AI, and broadening market momentum. We break down the forces behind the rally, from small-cap strength to megacap tech dominance. Beyond Wall Street, the Trump–Putin summit in…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 65: Markets in Flux - Dow Highs, Tech Slowdown, and the Putin–Trump Summit
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6:39This week’s CB3 Financial Market Update unpacks a turbulent week for investors. The Dow flirted with record highs while tech and semiconductor stocks cooled off. Healthcare and small-cap stocks surged, fueled by strong earnings and Warren Buffett’s moves into UnitedHealth. Meanwhile, the historic Putin–Trump summit in Anchorage drew global attentio…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 64: Highs, Bills, and a $4T Giant: August’s Market Crossroads
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8:30The bulls are running, but how long can they keep the pace? This week, CB3LIVE unpacks three stories shaping August: the market’s streak of lifetime highs and whether momentum has room to run; the “Big Beautiful Bill” and its early ripple effects on paychecks, factories, and portfolios; and Nvidia’s $4T milestone — what concentrated tech leadership…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 63: Three days up and two ugly down?!?
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6:46U.S. stock indices powered to multiple all-time highs early last week, continuing the 2025 trend of record-breaking rallies. Thursday and Friday brought a reality check: stocks reversed on renewed economic worries, ending the week off those peaks. Looking ahead to the first week of August: another wave of second-quarter earnings arrives, with marke…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 62: 2Q Earnings Bonanza ! Will it continue?
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5:45U.S. stock markets just notched multiple lifetime highs – S&P 500 and Nasdaq are leading the charge. Market momentum fueled by blockbuster earnings beats, especially in Big Tech and AI – Alphabet’s numbers left analysts cheering! Looking ahead: It’s not just busy – it’s the BIGGEST week of 2Q25 corporate earnings. Apple, Meta, Amazon, and more are …
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 61: THE SIZZLIN' SUMMER Markets CONTINUE! We await more Corporate 2Q25 Earnings ,and Tech Stocks are leading the Way
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7:06The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed out last week with multiple all-time highs, brushing off tariff headlines and economic worries. Investors cheered better-than-expected corporate earnings as big banks and consumer giants kicked off the Q2 reporting season. Tech stocks led the way, even as the Dow slipped on Friday—setting the stage for a busy week ahea…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 60: THE SIZZLIN' SUMMER Markets! Now we await 2Q25 Earnings for more juice!
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4:33The S&P 500 and NASDAQ continue to trade near yet more new all-time highs! On the schedule this week is the major bank earnings reports, as well as Nvidia's continued ascent as the world's largest publicly traded company. Join us as we review last week and look ahead to the key earnings reports!By Charles Brown, III
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 59: Market Miracle or Madness? What now for the Markets?
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5:46What fireworks created got us to fresh new Lifetime Highs and what does it mean for July? And how is your Money in Motion affected? Listen Now!By Charles Brown, III
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MONTHLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 58: THEY DID IT AGAIN! WOW. How long will this last?! Let's talk about it!
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8:00Well, they did it again. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ both closed the week—and the quarter—at new all-time highs! And, here’s a development that can’t be ignored: Congress passed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping fiscal measure that injects over $900 billion into infrastructure, clean energy credits, and a slew of pro-growth tax incentive…
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WEEKLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 57: Bunker Bombs and Beating Earnings all at the same time? Who wins
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6:55As you know, the United States dropped bunker‑buster bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites. President Trump called it a “spectacular military success,” The global stage just got hotter, and markets are paying attention. Will these acts hurt -- or actually HELP -- our portfolios!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 Weekly UPDATE ~ Ep. 56: Monday, June 16, 2025: “Bombings and Market Turbulence."
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7:03Last week started with considerable optimism. The S&P 500 breached the psychologically important 6,000 level for the first time since February 21st. And then Israel bombed Iran and set off a chain reaction with a stronger dollar, higher Crude Oil, and more market anxiety. But today, Monday the 16th, the markets are sharply higher. Let's look at wha…
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CB3 MARKET UPDATE ~ Ep. 55: Monday, June 9, 2025: “Tump, Tesla. and Tantrums" - what does it mean for your money?! And a NEW CB3 SEGMENT: "Money in Motion!".”
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8:45What's an investor to do? What with geopolitical uncertainties, the world's richest and most powerful men now in an ugly break-up, the S&P 500 just inches from a new high, is this the time to buy OR to take the profits and run?? CB3 handles all this and more in his pithy -- and actionable -- style. It's another can't miss show! Any stocks or other …
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CB3 MONTHLY UPDATE ~ Ep. 54: Monday, June 2, 2025: “A blow-away May might have set the floor for the correction.”
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6:25What a month May turned out to be! After a rocky start to the year, Wall Street delivered its strongest monthly rally in a year and a half, with the S&P 500 posting its best May since 1990—a gain of more than 6%. The Dow Jones Industrials climbed 4%, and the Nasdaq soared, up 10% for the month, driven by a tech resurgence led by the artificial inte…
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CB3 MARKET UPDATE ~ Ep. 53: Tuesday, May 27, 2025: “The Tariff Tantrums still rule the markets … but for how long?”
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8:45Last week, global equity markets faced renewed volatility and a distinct shift in sentiment. U.S. stocks led the retreat, with the S&P 500 down 2.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average off 2.5%, and the Nasdaq falling 2.5%. Small- and mid-cap stocks fared even worse, reflecting broad-based risk aversion. Yet, the S&P 500 now sits just 5.6% below its …
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CB3 MARKET UPDATE ~ Ep. 52: Monday, May 19, 2025: "Stocks Rally 5% Despite Moody’s Downgrade: Economic Data Ahead"
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6:38Last week, U.S. S&P 500 stocks surged 5%, even as Moody’s downgraded U.S. debt. The market shrugged off the news, the same news which had raised questions about market resilience and fiscal stability. We break down the rally, update the inflation trends, and preview this week’s crucial economic data that could shape market direction. Tune in for th…
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CB3 101, Ep. 51: Tariffs Explained - Why Wall Street Cares & You Should Too
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13:27Charles Brown (CB3) provides a clear, investor-focused explanation of how tariffs work and their impact on markets and portfolios. According to CB3, tariffs are government-imposed taxes on imported goods, which are intended to make foreign products more expensive and thereby encourage consumers to buy domestic alternatives. However, CB3 emphasizes …
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CB3 MARKET UPDATE, Ep. 50: Saturday, May 10, 2025
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9:16The week ending May 10, 2025, was marked by cautious trading, tariff headlines, and central bank watchfulness. Investors weighed fresh trade developments and awaited additional key economic data. The major U.S. equity indices ended the week slightly lower, except for the Russell 2000, which broke recent winning streaks and reflected a market search…
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CB3 MONTHLY UPDATE, Ep. 49: Friday, May 2, 2025
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9:41In this APR/MAY Monthly update, Charles Brown (aka CB3) recaps the sharp volatility triggered by sweeping US tariffs, with the S&P 500 and Dow posting their third straight monthly declines, despite a late-month recovery, as the Nasdaq eked out a small gain. We break down the key drivers: trade policy uncertainty, a surprise GDP contraction, and S&P…
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I’m traveling between Baltimore, Virginia and New York City today, but I wanted to give you an update on what I’m seeing from early strength in the S&P turning to midday weakness in all the market indices. I’ll have more of an update later this week.By cb3financial
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 47: ”A quiet week still ends down. Is next week the same?”
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4:49With the S&P 500 continuing to roll on China Tariffs, CG & GI are holding their own, with GI actually beating the S&P 500 by more than 4%. I'll tell you what I see for the week ahead with all the upcoming earnings. This a time to hold on while the markets awaits US/China tariff resolution.By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update: Ep 46. ”AN EBB IN THE TARIFF TURMOIL?”
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5:03With the S&P 500 closing UP on Wednesday and Friday, is the worst of the correction behind us? That depends on the China Tariffs, IMHO! I'll tell you what I see for the week ahead!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 45: ”Tariff Turmoil In The Market”
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6:58The S&P 500 is down -13.7%, yet CG - 10.3% and GI is only -4.93%. Has the market found a bottom or is the Tariff Tantrum in control? Join us for the CB3LIVE Update!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 44: ”Tariff Turmoil Strikes The World’s Stock Markets”
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4:48Thursday’s plunge reflects investor panic over a potential global trade war. Economists warn these tariffs could push the U.S. into recession, with the average import tax rate now at 22%—the highest since 1910. What does that mean for our portfolios? LISTEN NOWBy Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 43: ” The March/April Monthly update: It’s Ugly out there!”
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7:241Q25 ends with a fizzle as the correction continues. Are we near the bottom, or will the correction deepen at the Trump tariffs commence on April 2nd. Hang on for the ride and join us for the CB3LIVE Update!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 42: ”WE finally break the four-week losing streak! GREAT!”
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5:55We experienced the worst four weeks of stock market performance in well over a year. While we may have a little further to go in this correction, the 10% bottom should hold if the sentiment readings I see are correct. Hang on for the ride and join us for the CB3LIVE Update!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 41: ”The Week of Correction Dejection and Now What?”
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4:15We just experienced the worst week of market performance in well over a year. Less experienced investors panic, and they almost always react by selling. MOST selling occurs in a panic, only to see the markets recover right at the bottom of the correction. We may have a little further to go in this correction. Hang on for the ride and join us for th…
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 40: ”The Trump Tariff Correction Dejection”
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6:48Investors HATE surprises in geopolitics or in the economy. And almost always, they react by selling. And MOST selling occurs in a panic, only to see the markets recover right at the bottom of the correction. This bewilders many investors. But not to me! Hang on for the ride and join us for the CB3LIVE Update!…
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 39: ”It’s the FEB/AMR Monthly Market Update Podcast!”
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8:17January was a solid performer for our portfolios, but February was definitely weaker. The number of factors affecting the stock market performance — and our portfolio — is bewildering to many investors. But not to me! Hang on for the ride and join us for the CB3LIVE Update!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE - Update: ”Tom Basso on Singapore and Trading ”
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1:10:36Please join Tom Basso and I for an excellent discussion of Asian Island travels, a speech to the traders of the Singapore Stock Exchange, and an in-depth review of creating a trading plan, updating stop adjustments, and position-sizing strategies. The legendary “Mr. Serenity” guides us through it with Yours Truly as host! You can also watch this in…
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 38: ”Is a pullback ahead for the markets? DO NOT be tarrif-ied!”
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6:07CB3 LIVE Update to the rescue to help you understand what Trump’s tariffs, earnings reports, and consumer sentiment mean for you and your portfolio’s future. It’s all on today’s show!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 37: ” Are you “tariff-ied” of the markets now?? DON’T BE! CB3 Explains it!”
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5:23CB3LIVE Update to the rescue to help you understand what Trump’s tariffs mean to you and your portfolio’s future. It’s all on today’s show!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 36: ”It’s the JAN/FEB Monthly Market Update Podcast! ”
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9:35January was a solid performer for our portfolios, especially considering President Trump taking office on the 20th. He hasn’t even been in office for two full weeks, and yet there have been monumental changes to the Federal government’s policies. What’s ahead for February and beyond? And what about Elon Musk “moving cots into” the US Treasury build…
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 35: ”Mid-Week Update After the Tech Sectors Bombs and the FED Announcement!”
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4:57What the heck happened to NVDA and all the AI stocks on Monday? And why did the market drop when the FED kept rates unchanged? It’s all here for you! LISTEN NOW!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 34: ”WHY SO SERIOUS?!? The first seven days of the Trump Administration”
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6:59President Donald Trump has been in office for just one week, and yet he has already imposed his will on Washington with ruthless speed and efficiency, showing that even his most radical campaign promises were far from just bluster. The Republican president has taken the first steps toward fulfilling his vow of remaking a federal bureaucracy he beli…
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 33: ”The SHOCK & AWE of the days 1-3 of the Trump Administration”
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5:47As investors, we are much more interested in how politics leads to policy, policy that leads to investment opportunities. On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a massive $500 billion private sector investment initiative called “Stargate,” aimed at developing artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States. This ambitious…
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CB3 LIVE - Update. Ep 32: ”The Art of the Deal and the CB3LIVE! Show Preview”
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4:50WOW! 2024 was a 20%+ year, just like 2023! What about 2025? What is ahead for Trump, Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal?? ALL or ANY of these can and will affect the markets and our portfolios! LISTEN NOW! We will see you next Thursday night for the January edition of CB3LIVE!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE - Update. Ep 31: ”January Market Outlook and CB3LIVE! Show Preview”
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6:21WOW! 2024 was a 20%+ year, just like 2023! What about 2025? How will the Trump administration influence the markets? And China? And Energy? It’s all here and more! LISTEN NOW! We will see you next Thursday night for the January edition of CB3LIVE!By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep 30: ”How Do You Read Your Brokerage Statement?”
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6:02If you’ve been bewildered a complication monthly statement from your brokerage firm, you’re not alone. Join Charles for this podcast as he walks you through, step-by-step, the various pages, trading data, and asset groupings of an investment report issued from your broker.By Charles Brown, III
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CB3 LIVE! - Update. Ep: 29: ”November Wrap Up / December Outlook”
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7:33What a November to Remember it was! New stock market lifetime highs, a new President of the U.S. who is very pro-U.S. Dollar, and political alliances which shift in a way that will be positive for the U.S. stock market in 2025. It’s all here and more in our CB3LIVE! Update featuring the monthly review for November and preview for December. Charles …
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