Radio CICN - Beat the Street

The Big Jobs Lie

andy@sutton-associates.net — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:37:53 -0500

The spin machine is at it again; this time spinning the so-called loss of 36,000 jobs as 'less bad' news. Andy dissects the latest jobs report and exposes the biases that amount to an actual February jobs deficit of 350,000. Get the details on Beat the Street!

Matching or Overmatched?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:10:19 -0500

The report of the financial condition of the US Government is out and this week Andy discusses the contents of the report and examines our future liabilities for which we have no matching revenues moving forward. This fiscal snowball gets bigger every year, and yet Congress is unconcerned. Get the scoop here!

Healing or Grim - Which is it?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:38:13 -0500

Andy's journey through the earth-moving headlines of the day leads to the undeniable conclusion that the press cannot decide what the status of the economy is. Topics include mass layoffs, consumer confidence, and.... Alan Greenspan. Don't miss it!

What's the Big Deal Anyway?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:56:05 -0500

The credit markets are roiled once again; this time because of Greece and its need for $73 Billion in new borrowing for this year. While news anchors give themselves apoplexy over this, America chugs along borrowing 20X that amount with barely a word said. This week Andy covers some of the different issues of the Greek debt dilemma.

Backdoor Taxes

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:35:43 -0500

The government plans on cutting $1 Trillion from the deficit over the next 10 years on the back of higher taxes on dividends, capital gains, and income. Despite the rhetoric, these taxes will hit the middle class hard. Is this really going to help matters? Andy also tears apart the budget proposal for this year and discusses some items that you won't hear about on the news.

Pump and Circumstances

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:49:22 -0500

Timothy Geithner is under 'fire' from Congressional leaders over the AIG bailout. Ben Bernanke's confirmation for a second term isn't so certain. This week Andy talks about another chapter in the pro wrestling match that is our government at work during an election year.

It's a Recovery.... Really!

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:24:34 -0500

This week Andy dissects a number of mainstream news articles regarding the ongoing 'recovery', points out some obvious bias and outright lies, and questions how the media can talk about a recovery while admitting that things are still pretty bad - and in many cases getting worse!

A Contrarian's New Year

andy@sutton-associates.net — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:25:58 -0500

Andy Sutton & Chris Wilson from yourcontrarian.com chat about the prospects for 2010 - both the markets and the broader economy. Andy also covers the Venezuelan currency devaluation and how ours really isn't much different from our friends in the South.

2010: More of the Same

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:31:14 -0500

It is becoming quite clear just a few days into 2010 that one of the big themes will be 'more of the same'. Andy tears into this issue as it relates to the Fed, losses on Fannie/Freddie Debt, and underperforming USGoverment debt.

Closing Out 2009

andy@sutton-associates.net — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:04:21 -0500

Andy Sutton closes the book on 2009 with an analysis of the CARD law and how it will affect spending, borrowing, and cash flows in 2010 and beyond. He also reviews 2009's main themes and how things are likely to play out moving forward.

Casting a Wide Net

andy@sutton-associates.net — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:18:53 -0500

This week Andy discusses a variety of topics including Bernanke's role in preserving the status quo, the November jobs report, and the action in the precious metals markets. You'll be up to speed in 30 minutes.

A Second Dose of Ben?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:07:21 -0500

Ben Bernanke is headed for a second term as the Chairman of the federal reserve and is now posturing himself as the man who saved the world. We take a look at what the Fed has been up to recently, and its role as an un-appointed regulator of banks.

A Kindred Spirit

andy@sutton-associates.net — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:01:03 -0500

This week, newsletter writer Chris Wilson joins us for a frank discussion of the paper markets, some of the threats that exist, and the overall economy. Don't miss this informative discussion!

Stimulus Nation

andy@sutton-associates.net — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:35:49 -0500

The Commerce Dept. reports an end of the recession. Common sense says otherwise. Andy looks at the idea of perpetual stimulus and how it'll be required until we finally come to grips with reality.

Taking the Gloves Off

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:50:52 -0400

This week we get a different side of Andy; he's irate about the dollar and the denials about its demise. He takes the gloves off on this issue and the spectacular forthcoming bonuses for Wall Street.

Potpourri

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:29:51 -0400

We use a slightly different format this week and replay Andy's interview on a growing contrarian website. The topics were wide-ranging and the discussion lively!

Umemployment Recap

andy@sutton-associates.net — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:00:08 -0400

This week Andy provides in-depth analysis of last Friday's unemployment report. Where are all the jobs we've been promised? It appears Ben Bernanke was right on when he promised a jobless recovery.

All Hands on Deck

andy@sutton-associates.net — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:10:15 -0400

The deck chairs on the financial Titanic are being rearranged. This paradigm shift has been ongoing for the past few years and we continue to follow its progress and the role of Gold in this new reality.

Trade War in the Works?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:02:27 -0400

Last Friday's decision to place a tariff on Chinese tire imports has sparked a fierce protest from Beijing. Is this really a good time to start a trade war? We discuss that as well do some debunking of a Keynesian spinoff ideology that equates deficits to personal savings.

FDIC: Defcon 5?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:34:05 -0400

The FDIC's Deposit Insurance Fund is on empty, and intervention will be required sooner than later. Catch up on the issues driving the recent Gold rally in this exciting episode!

FICO Follies

andy@sutton-associates.net — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:09:14 -0400

There is a new FICO credit scoring model awaiting adoption. It promises hedonic adjustments to credit scores in the hopes of pumping up the housing market. Andy tackles that and discusses the results of a lack of market liquidity.

Bleeding Indicators?

andy@sutton-associates.net — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:02:44 -0400

The Conference Board's Leading Indicator Index has created much talk about green shoots and bull markets. Is the LEI cause for a bull market or more market bull? We tear it apart this week and let you be the judge.

Crunching the Debt Ceiling

info@suttonfinance.net — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:37:23 -0400

What have we got to show for nearly $12 Trillion in public debt? A look at GDP and M3 growth over the past half century provide the answer. For anyone who needs a hot-button issue, this week's BTS provides one!

Identifying False Signals

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:07:01 -0400

This week Andy talks about the false signals being generated in two key areas of the economy: housing, and GDP. Don't be fooled into making important decisions based on what you're getting from these reports; there is much more than meets the eye.

Suitability vs. Fiduciary

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:32:42 -0400

Congress is considering requiring all financial advisers, including broker dealers to act as fiduciaries in dealing with clients. This week we take a look at the differences between the suitability standard, the fiduciary standard, and most importantly, some ways you can find out which standard your adviser is held to legally.

Cruise Out of Control?

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:37:47 -0400

This week we discuss a wide variety of issues including the return to complacency of the average investor as the markets have come off their early March lows. Given what happened in 2008, is complacency really a sound policy at this point?

Oil on the Brain

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:44:14 -0400

This week we talk about a seldom-discussed topic in the energy markets - supply. We also talk about the mass exodus of wealth from the US to up and coming overseas powers as well as the futility of pork-barrel stimulus measures. Don't miss this action-packed episode!

The Next Leg Down?

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:12:19 -0400

This week we debut analysis that we've been conducting for our newsletter subscribers for the past few months: the second devastating leg of the ongoing bear market. And as of this past week, we are no longer alone in our position on this issue.

Cash and Carry On?

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:28:17 -0400

The first cap and trade bill has passed the US House. While proponents are touting it as a bill that will recreate America, it appears at first glance to be more business as usual with a lot of money changing hands.

A Tale of Two Cities

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:25:48 -0400

This week we compare the conditions at large, bailed out investment banks with the plight of small businesses. We also introduce our next series of articles on 'Value'.

Stomping Green Shoots

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:18:40 -0400

The nations of the G8 are already discussing removal of economic stimulus (inflation) measures. We discuss these developments and how they create the appearance that world authorities are purposely stifling 'growth'.

An Hour with Fred Carach

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:44:47 -0400

Our special guest this week is Fred Carach, author of "Forty Years a Speculator". We discuss commodities and how our financial markets have become dysfunctional over the decades.

The Yield Curve & Nationalization

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:07:39 -0400

This week our guest is Joe Cristiano of Liberty Talk Radio for a discussion on the impact of nationalization. We also tackle the long bond problem as yields head higher.

Credit Rating Craziness

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:15:25 -0400

The US Government's AAA credit rating is once again at risk. We discuss many of the issues surrounding this situation and put recent comments by various Fed Governors in context.

Economic Pump and Dump

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:40:58 -0400

We continue to hear nothing but recovery from Washington, but their own reports suggest otherwise. We take a look at a new type of pump and dump. This time not in stocks, but in the economy.

Where's the Payback?

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:21:45 -0400

Banks have been bailed out and are now publicly proclaimed a return to business as usual. Can the taxpayer expect a payback or to be left to twist in the wind?

Desensitized!

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:53:28 -0400

Previously mind-boggling market moves and economic numbers are now the norm. We also discuss presto bank profits and the Senate's new role as the investigator of the causes of the economic crisis.

The Next Shoe

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:51:42 -0400

We've talked in the past about the commercial real estate bubble. Now the second largest owner of shopping malls has filed for Chapter 11. This week we discuss the Commercial RE market other important issues of the day.

Those Tricky Fundamentals

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:21:44 -0400

Despite the media's constant aversion to fundamentals, at the end of the day they're still in charge. This week we take a look at those fundamentals and some themes we've identified over the past few months.

G20 - America's Swan Song?

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:14:00 -0400

In an abbreviated show, we discuss the recent G20 summit and how the blueprint that emerged from the meetings will remove America from prominence.

Yer Outta Here!

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:34:46 -0400

The US Government has officially declared itself in charge of the auto industry. Unfortunately, too much focus is being put on the ineptitude of management and not the fact that capitalism is crumbling before our very eyes.

It's Only Another Trillion!

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:13:02 -0400

This week we discuss the desensitization to weekly barrages of multi-trillion dollar bailout and rescue packages. In typical fashion, the mainstream media is asleep at the switch.

Changing of the Guard

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:10:01 -0400

The rhetoric, pointed at a failing economy, a deepening financial crisis, and a likely depression, has changed. Now the economy is sound and everything is going to be ok - all in three weeks! We'll provide some much-need sanity on this issue.

Tackling Side Issues

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:05:59 -0400

This week we take a break from the markets and finally get to some great listener emails. We also review a number of important news articles that will affect you soon - if they not done so already.

'More than Money' appearance

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:05:44 -0500

Andy Sutton appeared on 'More than Money' with Gene Dickison. The hour show covered a wide range of topics and caller questions, most of which seemed to center around a single theme - salvaging battered retirement savings.

What to do now?

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:25:15 -0500

Investors feel trapped, not knowing whether to wave or salute. Markets continue to forge a steady path lower, and there
is no respite in sight. We discuss some things to consider when forming a strategy for these scary times.

No Quarter

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:12:05 -0500

Investors in the major equity indexes have had no quarter. We discuss the various issues driving this continuing saga as well as provide more analysis regarding the growing likelihood that the trillions of bank rescue dollars are starting to hit the real economy.

It's Tough Being a Keynesian

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:29:59 -0500

Andy answers a common question from listeners and readers regarding the two major schools of economics, how they clash, and how the Keynesians have got it all wrong.

Potpourri

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:28:34 -0500

This week we cover a vast array of topics from stagnant markets to unemployment and conclude with some listener and reader emails.

Real Estate Update

info@suttonfinance.net — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:31:24 -0500

Robert Lefebvre a former agent and branch manager offers his insights on real estate moving forward. We also take a look at the significance of DOW 8000.

Andy Sutton on "More than Money"

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:56:27 -0500

Andy Sutton appeared on "More than Money" with Gene Dickison on Saturday 1/17/2009. The discussion centered around caller questions pertaining to Gold, asset allocation, and other topics of the day.

Is the Bottom in?

info@suttonfinance.net — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:22:21 -0500

Previous BTS guest, author, and investor Fred Carach makes the case for a nominal bottom in the markets. He and Andy discuss opportunities in resource, royalty, and penny mining stocks.

Is your advisor up to the task - Part 2

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:05:39 -0500

This week Andy recaps 2008, previews 2009 and gives you more food for thought you can use to assess your financial professionals.

Is your advisor up to the task?

info@suttonfinance.net — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:38:26 -0500

The Bernie Madoff situation has given everyone a reason to think about how they select and assess their financial professionals. Andy gives some valuable pointers that can help you be proactive and get valuable peace of mind. Part 1 of a 2 part series.

Passing the Buck

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:20:02 -0500

The government continues to give away money - money it does not have. We shine the light of day on the dirty secrets of government finance and discuss the issues of the day.

Energy with Zapata George

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:14:08 -0500

Andy & George discuss the situation in the energy markets and the sustainability of current price levels. Do the fundamentals exist for $40 oil in the long term as the media suggests? We think not.

Black Friday - Dark Undertones

info@suttonfinance.net — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:27:36 -0500

Andy and Michele discuss the tragedies of Black Friday and the sad undertones of desperation and misplaced priorities that caused them.

Reviewing the Themes

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:18:05 -0500

This week we discuss the prevalent investment themes of 2008, build some portfolio models and see what held up - and what didn't.

Batten down your Hatches

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:12:28 -0500

Andy & Michele discuss Citigroup's announcement of over 50 thousand job cuts, the continued lack of transparency with regards to the numerous bailouts, and some steps Americans can take to combat fiat money systems.

Expectations and Realities

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:15:24 -0500

Andy & Michele discuss this week's credit and jobs reports and bring it all into perspective

Bonus and Growth Boondoggle

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:59:50 -0500

Andy discusses $20 Billion in Wall Street bonuses, failing GDP growth, and the notion of out of control inflation even in a contracting economy.

Upcoming Paradigm Shifts

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:58:34 -0400

We analyze the ongoing carnage on Wall Street and play connect the dots with some of the less publicized causes of what is really going on in the markets and where things go from here.

Precious Metals and the Fed

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:58:34 -0400

Andy discusses the current disparities between the price of physical gold and silver and the 'paper' prices, and how it fall fits into the big picture where the Fed has 'lent' over $4 Trillion to financial institutions in the past 2 weeks.

Navigating the market mess

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:39:08 -0400

Andy & Michele discuss this week's market action, the root causes behind the developing situation, and take a look into the future. Every crisis presents opportunities. Are there causes for optimism? Listen to the latest episode and find out!

Bailouts Everywhere!

info@suttonfinance.net — Sun, 5 Oct 2008 19:39:22 -0400

Andy & Michele discuss the passage of the $700 Billion financial industry bailout bill, and the likelihood that it will not be the last time taxpayers will be asked to subsidize failed enterprises.