In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan welcomes value investor Tobias Carlisle back to the show. Tobias is the founder and portfolio manager of Acquirers Funds, a deep-value investment firm. He's also the host of a podcast and the author of numerous books, including The Acquirer's Multiple.

Tobias kicks things off by discussing the performance of his energy fund and the energy sector. He likes to compare gold with oil to see how their pricing has moved in relation to each other over the past year. He thinks oil companies are still cheap and believes that we haven't seen "peak oil" prices yet. He also gives the tickers of two energy companies that he's confident are good places to put your money to take advantage of the energy crisis. (0:00)

Next, Tobias shares two other energy stocks that he's fond of. While these companies aren't as stable as the previous two due to their locations, they possess quality shale sites that make them compelling considerations. Tobias then shifts his attention to two other companies focused on the fertilizer and copper industries. With the first company, he emphasizes that folks need to eat and that the company will aid in food production and remain strong, especially since "nitrogen-based fertilizer feeds half the world." And with the second company, he believes that we're currently in the middle of a cycle for copper demand. (14:52)

Finally, Tobias gives his thoughts on the housing sector. While many investors might avoid it because housing sales are lower than they were at the bottom of the great financial crisis (due to high home prices), he believes that buying now and holding on will pay off when it springs back to life. He also makes the case that in most markets you want to be a contrarian because you can buy good companies at low price-to-earnings multiples. And he cautions investors not to think about companies as blank tickers but as functioning, moving entities that have work put into them that can break them out of stagnancy. (28:34)

In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan welcomes Michelle Leder back to the show. Michelle is the creator of footnoted.com, an information service dedicated to finding opportunities and early warning signals buried in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings.

Michelle kicks things off by explaining what company proxy statements are and why they matter for investors. She says the summary compensation table and footnotes found in these documents let you know not only how much management is being paid but also what motivates their actions. Michelle emphasizes that as an investor, you need to know whether the company has your best interests in mind. She also says to look at director pay, as some officers sit on the boards of multiple companies and may not be likely to "rock the boat" and push for change. Another key component to examine is the related-party transactions that show you any disclosures in company spending. (0:00)

Next, Michelle says that observing who the owners and top investors are is critical. You should also know how many shares investors have. She says knowing this will let you know if they "have any skin in the game" and will work to ensure that shareholders are being considered. Another aspect to look at is shareholder proposals. Michelle states that there's an argument to be made that proposals should come from shareholders with substantial positions rather than those with smaller stakes. And she gives her thoughts on AI utilization in SEC filings. (19:17)

Finally, Michelle shares one stock that she warned her subscribers about before it fell dramatically over the past year. While some had believed that the stock would perform well, Michelle says the SEC filings were the key indicator to stay away from the company. She also addresses other small details that she looks for to evaluate a company's health and her strategy for short-term signals. (40:25)

In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan welcomes David Cervantes back to the show. David is the founder of Pinebrook Capital Management – a boutique asset manager focused on asset allocation and managing various systematic trading strategies.

David kicks things off by reflecting on the progress that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs have made since his last discussion at a Stansberry Research Conference several years ago. The drug has branched out of medical use into professional use and for standard weight loss, resulting in the companies he previously discussed to have performed well since then. He then discusses the current market shift from the Magnificent Seven to industrials and the S&P 493. The equal-weighted S&P 500, in particular, is beginning to outperform the Mag Seven. And David shares his thoughts on Blue Owl Capital selling its assets and what that means for the private-equity industry. (0:00)

Next, David explains where the money flowing from the Blue Owl sale is coming from and how it's connected to the banking system. If the sell-off negatively impacts banks (and by extension, the labor market comprised of voters), politicians will step in to "fix" things using whatever means necessary. David then gives his thoughts on the U.S. dollar and why he thinks that, despite skepticism and bearish outlooks, it still has what it needs to maintain its current position. And he lists how small-cap stocks have changed in how they operate and their relationship with private equity. (20:44)

Finally, David expresses why the labor market is important for the economy and for policy. Discussions he has had with experts indicate that tightening or hardening the labor market will likely result in layoffs and inflation. Following this, David details the areas that he thinks will do well, given the current market rotation and uncertainty in Iran. (41:52)