Episodes

  • Michael Gayed on FMKT ETF, AI Investing, Market Volatility & the 2024 Election Cycle
    Jun 23 2025
    In this must-watch episode of WealthWise with Jeffrey Hirsch, renowned market strategist and portfolio manager ⁠Michael Gayed, CFA⁠ shares powerful insights into today’s investing landscape. From surviving the 2008 financial crisis and the 2010 flash crash, to launching his AI-powered FMKT ETF and a new Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Gayed offers a masterclass in adapting to evolving market dynamics. He discusses the tough lessons learned from managing a mutual fund during volatile cycles like the 2022 Treasury market collapse, and explains how artificial intelligence is helping him identify investment opportunities in sectors benefiting from deregulation—including energy, financials, and healthcare. Gayed also examines how small-cap stocks are showing strength amid uncertainty, warns against excessive leverage, and analyzes how the presidential election cycle could reshape mid- and small-cap stock performance. Beyond the markets, Gayed opens up about societal shifts, the need for nuanced debate, and the vital connection between health and wealth, sharing his own personal transformation journey. 🔔 Subscribe to the ⁠CrossCheck Media YouTube Channel⁠ for more exclusive interviews and market insights.📲 Follow CrossCheck Media on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook for the latest content drops.📧 Want to advertise on this or any other CrossCheck Media show distributed by Biz Talk Today TV (BTT)? Email: ⁠Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com⁠ #MichaelGayed #FMKT #ETFInvesting #ArtificialIntelligence #MarketVolatility #FlashCrash #SmallCaps #ElectionCycle #FinancialCrisis #WealthWise #JeffreyHirsch #CrossCheckMedia #BizTalkTodayTV #RIA #InvestmentStrategy #EnergyStocks #HealthcareStocks #FinancialStocks #PersonalWealth #HealthyLifestyle #InvestingInsights #Investing #StockMarket #Stocks #News #Media #WallStreet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Michael Gayed on FMKT ETF, AI Investing, Market Volatility & the 2024 Election Cycle
    Jun 23 2025
    In this must-watch episode of WealthWise with Jeffrey Hirsch, renowned market strategist and portfolio manager Michael Gayed, CFA shares powerful insights into today’s investing landscape. From surviving the 2008 financial crisis and the 2010 flash crash, to launching his AI-powered FMKT ETF and a new Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Gayed offers a masterclass in adapting to evolving market dynamics. He discusses the tough lessons learned from managing a mutual fund during volatile cycles like the 2022 Treasury market collapse, and explains how artificial intelligence is helping him identify investment opportunities in sectors benefiting from deregulation—including energy, financials, and healthcare. Gayed also examines how small-cap stocks are showing strength amid uncertainty, warns against excessive leverage, and analyzes how the presidential election cycle could reshape mid- and small-cap stock performance. Beyond the markets, Gayed opens up about societal shifts, the need for nuanced debate, and the vital connection between health and wealth, sharing his own personal transformation journey. 🔔 Subscribe to the CrossCheck Media YouTube Channel for more exclusive interviews and market insights.📲 Follow CrossCheck Media on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook for the latest content drops.📧 Want to advertise on this or any other CrossCheck Media show distributed by Biz Talk Today TV (BTT)? Email: Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com #MichaelGayed #FMKT #ETFInvesting #ArtificialIntelligence #MarketVolatility #FlashCrash #SmallCaps #ElectionCycle #FinancialCrisis #WealthWise #JeffreyHirsch #CrossCheckMedia #BizTalkTodayTV #RIA #InvestmentStrategy #EnergyStocks #HealthcareStocks #FinancialStocks #PersonalWealth #HealthyLifestyle #InvestingInsights #Investing #StockMarket #Stocks #News #Media #WallStreet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Middle East Oil Risk: 25M bpd in Hormuz
    Jun 22 2025
    Maria Jelescu Dreyfus reveals a staggering stat: 25 million barrels per day—about a quarter of global oil production—pass through the Strait of Hormuz. With the U.S. striking three Iranian nuclear sites on June 22, 2025, the implications for global energy security are massive. ➡️ Click the link to watch the full Buy Hold Sell episode: https://youtu.be/1XJO5JRNd-E?si=GZvybD_biuMYEnlv 📧 Interested in advertising this short—or any CrossCheck Media program distributed by Biz Talk Today TV (BTT)? Email: Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com #StraitOfHormuz #OilSecurity #EnergyRisk #MariaJelescu #BuyHoldSell #MiddleEastTensions #CrossCheckMedia #BTT #BizTalkTodayTV #TobinSmith #ToddSchoenberger #ToddMSchoenberger #Energy #Oil #Gas #Iran #Israel #WallStreet #Investing #Stocks #Finance #Business #News #Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Maria Jelescu: Why Midstream Energy Stocks Could Soar | Buy Hold Sell Short
    Jun 21 2025
    In this Buy Hold Sell short, Maria Jelescu Dreyfus, CEO & CIO of Ardinall Investment Management and board member of ExxonMobil, shares high-conviction insight on where she sees strong investing potential in today’s energy sector. ▶️ Her top pick? The “picks and shovels” of energy — midstream and downstream companies transporting natural gas, ethane, propane, and other critical molecules. Maria explains why infrastructure providers will benefit from growing gas volumes and demand, even in a flat oil production environment like the Permian Basin. 💬 "If you're a midstream company with pipes moving molecules, you'll benefit tremendously." 📺 Watch the entire episode by clicking the link provided and get the full scope of Maria's investment strategy across the energy chain. ✅ Subscribe to the CrossCheck Media YouTube channel for more expert insights on markets, energy, and strategy. 📢 Advertise with us! Want to feature your brand on this short or any of the programs produced by CrossCheck Media and distributed by Biz Talk Today TV (BTT)? Contact: Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com #MariaJelescu #BuyHoldSell #EnergyInvesting #MidstreamStocks #NaturalGas #PermianBasin #PicksAndShovels #InfrastructureInvesting #Ardinall #TobinSmith #ToddSchoenberger #OilAndGas #ESGInvesting #MarketInsights #SmartCapital #CrossCheckMedia #BizTalkTodayTV #BTT #Investing #Stocks #StockMarket #Media #News #Energy #Oil #Gas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Bob Doll to Trump: “Markets Hate Uncertainty” | Trade Policy & Tariffs Explained
    Jun 21 2025
    In this sharp short from Money Mavericks with Tobin Smith, Bob Doll — CEO & CIO of Crossmark Global Investments — delivers a powerful message to former President Trump: “Markets can handle good or bad news... what they can’t handle is ‘I don’t know’ news.” Doll, a veteran strategist and former Chief Equity Strategist at Nuveen and BlackRock, urges policy clarity on tariffs, champions free market principles, and explains why improving U.S. competitiveness is more important than blaming global trade partners. Hear his take on market volatility, the future of tariffs, and why businesses need certainty to thrive. 📺 Watch the entire episode of Money Mavericks now by clicking the link provided: https://youtu.be/wUzSlhAQKX0?si=JidyaCrUiurnTxNG 📢 Advertisers welcome: Want your brand featured on premium financial content from CrossCheck Media and distributed by Biz Talk Today TV? Contact: Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com #BobDoll #MoneyMavericks #CrossmarkGlobal #TradePolicy #MarketsHateUncertainty #Tariffs #FreeMarkets #Investing #MarketVolatility #TobinSmith #EconomicStrategy #FinanceInsights #CrossCheckMedia #BizTalkTodayTV #BTT #Media #Investing #Stocks #News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Maria Jelescu Dreyfus on Long-Short Strategies, Natural Gas, LNG, and the Future of Energy Investing
    Jun 19 2025
    In this must-watch episode of Buy Hold Sell, Wall Street veterans ⁠Tobin Smith⁠ and ⁠Todd M. Schoenberger⁠ sit down with ⁠Maria Jelescu Dreyfus⁠, Founder, CEO, and CIO of ⁠Ardinall Investment Management⁠ — a private investment firm focused on long-short strategies in public markets and the global energy transition. Maria shares her unique perspective shaped by her leadership at ⁠Goldman Sachs⁠, board experience at ⁠ExxonMobil⁠ and ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠, and deep involvement in energy policy, infrastructure, and ESG investing. 🔍 Episode Highlights: 📊 Energy Investment Strategy – Maria explains how Ardinall approaches long-short equity in the evolving energy landscape. 💡 Natural Gas & Power Infrastructure – Why natural gas remains critical to meet rising U.S. electricity demands, especially for data centers and industrial growth. 🚢 LNG Exports & Geopolitics – How the U.S. is leveraging its low-carbon, low-cost natural gas to compete in Europe and Asia. 🏗️ Permitting & Midstream Bottlenecks – The infrastructure challenges delaying new pipelines and gas transport systems. ☢️ Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) – Can SMRs drive zero-carbon electricity? Maria shares a realist’s take on nuclear innovation. 🌐 Global Trade & Energy Security – The implications of tariffs, energy diversification in India, and U.S. competitiveness in global energy markets. 👤 About Maria Jelescu Dreyfus: Maria is the founder of Ardinall Investment Management, a New York-based long/short hedge fund serving accredited investors. She brings over two decades of experience in energy, sustainability, and finance. She sits on the boards of ExxonMobil, ⁠Cadiz Inc.⁠, and ⁠SLB (Schlumberger)⁠, and is a recognized voice in sustainable finance and policy. 📺 Watch the full episode now on the ⁠Biz Talk Today TV⁠ network or the ⁠CrossCheck Media YouTube Channel⁠. ✅ Don't forget to subscribe for more expert-level market insights. 📢 Advertising Opportunities: Want to promote your brand on Buy Hold Sell or other top finance programs produced by CrossCheck Media and distributed by Biz Talk Today TV? 📩 Contact: Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com 🔖 ⁠#BuyHoldSell⁠ ⁠#MariaJelescuDreyfus⁠ ⁠#Ardinall⁠ ⁠#EnergyInvesting⁠ ⁠#NaturalGas⁠ ⁠#LNG⁠ ⁠#LongShortStrategy⁠ ⁠#CleanEnergy⁠ ⁠#SMR⁠ ⁠#GoldmanSachs⁠ ⁠#ExxonMobil⁠ ⁠#ESGInvesting⁠ ⁠#PowerInfrastructure⁠ ⁠#USelections2024⁠ ⁠#Geopolitics⁠ ⁠#USExports⁠ ⁠#FinancePodcast⁠ ⁠#MarketAnalysis⁠ ⁠#WallStreet⁠ ⁠#MidstreamEnergy⁠ ⁠#SustainableInvesting⁠ ⁠#CrossCheckMedia⁠ ⁠#BizTalkTodayTV⁠ ⁠#TobinSmith⁠ ⁠#ToddSchoenberger⁠ ⁠#ToddMSchoenberger⁠ ⁠#BTT⁠ ⁠#Investing⁠ ⁠#News⁠ ⁠#Media⁠ ⁠#WallStreet⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Maria Jelescu Dreyfus on Long-Short Strategies, Natural Gas, LNG, and the Future of Energy Investing
    Jun 19 2025
    In this must-watch episode of Buy Hold Sell, Wall Street veterans Tobin Smith and Todd M. Schoenberger sit down with Maria Jelescu Dreyfus, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Ardinall Investment Management — a private investment firm focused on long-short strategies in public markets and the global energy transition. Maria shares her unique perspective shaped by her leadership at Goldman Sachs, board experience at ExxonMobil and Pioneer Natural Resources, and deep involvement in energy policy, infrastructure, and ESG investing. 🔍 Episode Highlights: 📊 Energy Investment Strategy – Maria explains how Ardinall approaches long-short equity in the evolving energy landscape. 💡 Natural Gas & Power Infrastructure – Why natural gas remains critical to meet rising U.S. electricity demands, especially for data centers and industrial growth. 🚢 LNG Exports & Geopolitics – How the U.S. is leveraging its low-carbon, low-cost natural gas to compete in Europe and Asia. 🏗️ Permitting & Midstream Bottlenecks – The infrastructure challenges delaying new pipelines and gas transport systems. ☢️ Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) – Can SMRs drive zero-carbon electricity? Maria shares a realist’s take on nuclear innovation. 🌐 Global Trade & Energy Security – The implications of tariffs, energy diversification in India, and U.S. competitiveness in global energy markets. 👤 About Maria Jelescu Dreyfus: Maria is the founder of Ardinall Investment Management, a New York-based long/short hedge fund serving accredited investors. She brings over two decades of experience in energy, sustainability, and finance. She sits on the boards of ExxonMobil, Cadiz Inc., and SLB (Schlumberger), and is a recognized voice in sustainable finance and policy. 📺 Watch the full episode now on the Biz Talk Today TV network or the CrossCheck Media YouTube Channel. ✅ Don't forget to subscribe for more expert-level market insights. 📢 Advertising Opportunities: Want to promote your brand on Buy Hold Sell or other top finance programs produced by CrossCheck Media and distributed by Biz Talk Today TV? 📩 Contact: Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com 🔖 #BuyHoldSell #MariaJelescuDreyfus #Ardinall #EnergyInvesting #NaturalGas #LNG #LongShortStrategy #CleanEnergy #SMR #GoldmanSachs #ExxonMobil #ESGInvesting #PowerInfrastructure #USelections2024 #Geopolitics #USExports #FinancePodcast #MarketAnalysis #WallStreet #MidstreamEnergy #SustainableInvesting #CrossCheckMedia #BizTalkTodayTV #TobinSmith #ToddSchoenberger #ToddMSchoenberger #BTT #Investing #News #Media #WallStreet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Anthony Scaramucci in the Hot Seat: Bitcoin, SkyBridge & Global Politics | WealthWise w/ Jeff Hirsch
    Jun 14 2025
    This is the biggest WealthWise episode ever and arguably the most consequential program ever produced by ⁠CrossCheck Media⁠ and ⁠Biz Talk Today TV⁠. Host ⁠Jeffrey Hirsch⁠—Editor‑in‑Chief of ⁠The Stock Trader’s Almanac⁠—sits down with ⁠Anthony Scaramucci⁠, founder of ⁠SkyBridge Capital⁠ and former ⁠White House⁠ Communications Director. In a wide-ranging and candid discussion, Scaramucci opens up about: ▶️His roots in a middle-class family and the mentorship and sacrifices that shaped his path from Goldman Sachs to launching SkyBridge. ▶️The dramatic pivot to cryptocurrency: Bitcoin and altcoins (⁠Solana⁠, Avalanche, Polkadot) now comprise ~35‑50% of SkyBridge’s portfolio, reflecting his bullish outlook despite recent volatility. ▶️The firm’s navigation of the 2008 financial crisis and a tough 2022, and lessons learned about professional resilience and relationships. ▶️Geopolitical flashpoints: Scaramucci advocates de‑escalation in the Iran–Israel conflict, emphasizing Israel’s need for security while maintaining global reputation. ▶️A political analysis of Trump’s foreign policy and the future of the ⁠Republican Party⁠—plus why he’s skeptical about Trump’s leadership on Russia and Ukraine. ▶️His upbeat take on the U.S. market, driven by tech innovation and historical momentum. 📌 This isn't just another interview—it's an unfiltered journey through finance, politics, crypto, and global strategy with one of the boldest voices on Wall Street. 🎥 Subscribe now to Biz Talk Today TV or CrossCheck Media on YouTube to catch this landmark episode. 📩 Advertiser Opportunity: Want to sponsor the most anticipated WealthWise yet—or a future episode? Email Support@BizTalkTodayTV.com 🔑 ⁠#WealthWise⁠ ⁠#AnthonyScaramucci⁠ ⁠#SkyBridgeCapital⁠ ⁠#CryptoInvesting⁠ ⁠#Bitcoin⁠ ⁠#Altcoins⁠ ⁠#GlobalPolitics⁠ ⁠#IranIsrael⁠ ⁠#MarketOutlook⁠ ⁠#JeffreyHirsch⁠ ⁠#WhiteHouseInsider⁠ ⁠#FinancePodcast⁠ ⁠#BTT⁠ ⁠#CrossCheckMedia⁠ ⁠#BiggestEpisodeEver⁠ ⁠#InvestmentStrategy⁠ ⁠#PoliticalAnalysis⁠ ⁠#Skybridge⁠ ⁠#FinancialLeadership⁠ ⁠#BTT⁠ ⁠#BizTalkTodayTV⁠ ⁠#StockTradersAlmanac⁠ ⁠#Investing⁠ ⁠#Politics⁠ ⁠#Media⁠ ⁠#News⁠ ⁠#BreakingNews⁠ ⁠#ToddSchoenberger⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins