Stocks finally have real competition

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By Curzio ResearchSeptember 8, 2026

For years, near-zero rates pushed investors into stocks. Today, cash and bonds offer attractive returns again—changing the market's risk/reward setup and giving investors more reason to be selective. Here's what it means for your portfolio.

Prepare for a 10–20% market pullback

The market could pull back 20% from current levels. Plus, Bessent's bond move… Sectors to buy (and avoid) as long-term rates rise… Offshore oil stocks… How to manage big winners… And one of the best business models in the world.

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Ranked the #1 most listened-to podcast on iTunes financial/business segment for multiple cycles.

Every episode, Frank cuts through the mainstream media B.S. to reveal “what's really moving these markets.”

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