Don't Buy The Bull

A Volatile August

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2336375/open_sms] In episode 11 of Don’t Buy The Bull, Cassandra Toroian delves into the current state of the market amidst political and economic turbulence. She emphasizes the importance of staying informed and engaged with current events to make sound investment decisions.  Tune in to learn how to navigate market fluctuations and make informed choices for your investments. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:42] Market volatility and caution. [00:08:34] Labor force impact of immigrants. [00:12:46] Impact of Tax Cuts reversal. [00:17:01] Fact-checking election statistics. QUOTES * “Let your eyes be your guide right now in terms of who is really winning in this election. really do your homework when you hear statistics being thrown out there or facts or things that are being portrayed as facts, go look it up for yourself. Go directly to the source information, not a newspaper, but the actual source of the information.” * “So what we have is a situation where the volatility is going to continue until we have an election. And when they keep talking about, and I don't see personally how this is even a rational possibility based on what my eyes tell me and what the numbers tell me historically.” SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Cassandra Toroian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/ [https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/ [https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/] WEBSITE Cassandra Toroian: https://cassandratoroian.net/ [https://cassandratoroian.net/] FirstHand Research and Consulting LLC: https://1sthandresearch.com/ [https://1sthandresearch.com/] Don’t Buy The Bull: https://dontbuythebull.io/ [https://dontbuythebull.io/]

Dan and SCOTUS History with Daniel Cotter

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2336375/open_sms] In episode 10 of Don’t Buy The Bull, Cassandra Toroian interviews Daniel Cotter, a corporate business attorney, and Supreme Court enthusiast, as they explore topics ranging from the Supreme Court's history to current events like the potential overturning of the Chevron doctrine. Dan also shares insights on insurance coverage, cybersecurity tips, and the importance of understanding policies. Tune in for an engaging discussion on law, government, and staying true to your instincts in the world of finance. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:18] Supreme Court interest backstory. [00:06:19] Favorite Supreme Court Justices. [00:08:46] The Chevron doctrine [00:13:29] SEC and blockchain regulation. [00:18:23] Insurance for risk management. [00:22:46] Cyber security and fraud awareness. [00:25:29] Scam prevention and voice security. QUOTES * "I think most people just aren't aware of how much of our civil liberties we've succumbed to the regulatory government.  Because it's kind of quietly, slowly, we don't realize that really that's what governs us pretty much most of our day. It's not really the stuff coming out of Congress at this point, right?" - Cassandra Toroian * “Just on a, on a regular basis, look at your accounts, banking accounts or credit cards, anything you have that can be charged to make sure that you recognize whatever's being charged.” - Daniel Cotter * "My best advice is on your cell phone if you have a landline. Whatever it is, uh, if you don't recognize the number, don't answer it. And if it's important, they'll leave a message.” - Daniel Cotter SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Cassandra Toroian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/ [https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/ [https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/] Daniel Cotter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotterdaniel/ [https://www.instagram.com/cotterdaniel/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/daniel.cotter1/ [https://www.facebook.com/daniel.cotter1/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotterdan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotterdan/] WEBSITE Cassandra Toroian: https://cassandratoroian.net/ [https://cassandratoroian.net/] FirstHand Research and Consulting LLC: https://1sthandresearch.com/ [https://1sthandresearch.com/] Don’t Buy The Bull: https://dontbuythebull.io/ [https://dontbuythebull.io/]

Blockchain Gaming with Andrew Wagner

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2336375/open_sms] In episode 9 of Don’t Buy The Bull, Cassandra Toroian interviews Andrew Wagner, a prominent figure in the gaming technology industry, as they discuss the impact of blockchain on gaming, investment opportunities, and the future of decentralized gaming. Tune in to learn more about the exciting intersection of blockchain and gaming! TIMESTAMPS [00:02:46] Blockchain gaming technology. [00:07:32] Decentralized gaming on the rise. [00:12:31] Blockchain gaming industry challenges. [00:13:45] Blockchain gaming and adoption. [00:19:28] Blockchain in the gaming industry. [00:23:04] Play-to-earn model on blockchain. QUOTES * “People always argue about if you can afford that if you did pay for that, if the receipt was collected, payment was delivered, and at what time. And the blockchain is good at that because those are facts likely to be disputed.” - Andrew Wagner * “I'm hoping we'll see more of that, I guess, innovations of that nature, because there have been a lot of instabilities with certain games here and there in the past, like Axie Infinity, for example. Everyone's heard of the spectacular collapse of that just because people were betting on the tier-one token, which players can earn directly. And that can be unsustainable in the long run. You have to be more careful than that.” - Andrew Wagner * “I really appreciate learning more about how blockchain is affecting the entire gaming industry because it's a huge, huge economic powerhouse for investors, the entire gaming industry.” - Cassandra Toroian SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Cassandra Toroian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/ [https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/ [https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/] Andrew Wagner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/SirWagginston [https://www.facebook.com/SirWagginston] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theandrewwagner/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/theandrewwagner/] WEBSITE Cassandra Toroian: https://cassandratoroian.net/ [https://cassandratoroian.net/] FirstHand Research and Consulting LLC: https://1sthandresearch.com/ [https://1sthandresearch.com/] Don’t Buy The Bull: https://dontbuythebull.io/ [https://dontbuythebull.io/] Rising Star: https://risingstargame.com/ [https://risingstargame.com/]

Some Good Things With AI

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2336375/open_sms] In episode 8 of Don’t Buy The Bull, Cassandra Toroian dives into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society. She breaks down what AI really means and how it can impact various aspects of our lives, from work to creativity. Join Cassandra Toroian as she demystifies AI and empowers listeners to make informed investment decisions in an AI-driven world. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:06] Artificial Intelligence in Investing. [00:06:27] The Future of AI and Creativity. QUOTES * “So there's this ability where it's starting to be able to be a little bit creative. And I think that's where people are getting more concerned because it's kind of like it can think on its own. But in all seriousness, there are going to be a lot of changes to society in the next couple of years. It's coming quickly.” * “Human beings pride themselves on still being able to find and think of new and creative things, to have innovative ideas that have never existed before.” SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Cassandra Toroian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/ [https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/ [https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/] WEBSITE Cassandra Toroian: https://cassandratoroian.net/ [https://cassandratoroian.net/] FirstHand Research and Consulting LLC: https://1sthandresearch.com/ [https://1sthandresearch.com/] Don’t Buy The Bull: https://dontbuythebull.io/ [https://dontbuythebull.io/]

Inflation Explained for Dummies

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2336375/open_sms] In episode 7 of Don’t Buy The Bull, Cassandra Toroian dives into the world of investing, discussing recent events such as Donald Trump's case in New York, NVIDIA's earnings, and the impact of inflation on consumer prices. She also shares insights on the future of AI and its implications for human thinking. Tune in as she provides valuable information and encourages listeners to think critically about the information they receive. TIMESTAMPS [00:03:19] Consumer Pinch Due to Inflation. [00:07:16] AI and Human Originality. [00:10:31] Not to Buy the Bull. QUOTES * "So next time somebody tries to convince you that inflation is going down, please correct them. Please correct the record.” * “People need to take vacations and they're talking about the price of oil supposedly is not going to go higher, despite the fact that we've been depleting our oil reserves to keep prices low and can't really do that anymore. And so, that's going to affect people's travel plans for the summer. Regardless, again, because the rate of change in the price of gasoline may not be as high, but gasoline itself is still much higher than it was in 2021. So People are not traveling abroad quite as much.” SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Cassandra Toroian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/ [https://www.instagram.com/CassandraToroian/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/ [https://www.facebook.com/CassandraToroian1/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-toroian/] WEBSITE FirstHand Research and Consulting LLC: https://1sthandresearch.com/ [https://1sthandresearch.com/] Don’t Buy The Bull: https://dontbuythebull.io/ [https://dontbuythebull.io/]