Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the recent economic survey from Monmouth University that showed Americans are focused on high prices and that is shading their economic outlook. The IRS extends freeze of Pandemic-era tax credit amid widespread fraud. Fast-Food customers are shifting to casual-dining chains. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat a…

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti explain why Nvidia's success is the stock markets problem. SoftBank founder laments selling Nvidia back in 2019. Home prices hit record high in May as sales stall. At Target, store workers become AI conduits. China has spent at least $230B to build its EV industry. Europe has a new economic engine: American Tourists. Hac…

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss how impactful the summer heatwave is on our wallets. Where are home prices far outpacing paychecks? Why are Americans not buying more EVs? Months after telling advertisers to 'go F themselves', Elon Musk pitches advertisers to return to the platform. Did McDonald's ignite the food price war with the return of t…

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss how Nvidia rose to be the most valuable publically traded company, and if their rise means we are in a bubble. The Bank of England declines to cut rates despite easing inflation. Boeing's CEO apologizes to MAX crash families and claims companies culture is far from perfect. Has the recent rally in treasuries er…

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti wonder why so many people are confused by what a recession actually is. Central Banks expect to snap up more gold this year amid dollar pessimism. EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy. What is a zombie mortgage? Socal Media influencers aren't getting rich, they're barely getting by.…

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the May retail sales report that came in weaker than expected. Does the Fed need to cut rates sooner rather than later? Boeing CEO calls culture 'far from perfect' as a new whistleblower surfaces. '529' plans are getting a lot more flexible and useful this year. McDonald's to end AI drive-thru test with IBM…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how much money is at stake if corporate taxes get lowered and where the US sits among developed nations on taxing corporations. Why didn't China's stimulus kick start the housing market? Should the DOJ prosecute Boeing over fatal crashes? How to manage retirement savings during a high interest rate cycle. Will…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why the Fed can take time taming inflation. Why are big bond rally is promising help for home buyers. Why condos are seeing a big spike in insurance costs. What did Wells Fargo do to cost itself over $10M per month? Pixar strikes big at the box office with 'Inside Out 2.'…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how expensive it is to insure EVs. Boeing investigates quality issue on undelivered 787s. Is recession worse than inflation? Hurricane season begins with a deluge in Florida. Are insurers ready? Can crypto stave off a US debt crisis? Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Nvidia's stock split and the poten…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey that came in much lower than expected. Why the stock market has risen even with no rate cuts. Elon Musk's pay victory removes cloud at Tesla, but fresh legal fight looms. Don't just set it and forget it when it comes to your money goals.…

On the second hour of today's show, Chuck and Mike discuss the latest news out of Tesla regarding CEO Elon Musk's pay package on the verge of being approved by shareholders. Plus, Jeff Ostrowski of Bankrate joins the guys to recap their latest survey about how the hidden costs of homeownership have risen 26% since 2020. An update on the peculiar mi…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to the Fed's comments about a possible lone rate cut coming this year. PPI data shows wholesale prices unexpectedly dropping in May. US jobless claims rise to highest level in 9 months. Bond market splits from Fed again by betting on 2024 rate cuts. The era of higher savings and bond rates is still going. How ca…

Todd Lutsky, Cushing & Dolan, explains what factors go in to making a decision on creating an irrevocable trust. What are the downsides of using an irrevocable trust? How do you know if you need one trust or two? How to plan for estate taxes and a possible nursing home stay?By The Financial Exchange Network

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane explain why Gen Z is in for a rude awakening as they enter the labor force. European carmakers are concerned about the new tariffs against China. US home-purchase applications rise for the first time in five weeks. Will oil levels be able to keep up with peak demand? Biden and Trump both want to extend tax cuts for America…

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane react to the May CPI report that showed inflation slowing down over the month. Will the Fed make a rate cut decision at this week's meeting? How are markets pricing in future rate cuts? Todd Lutsky stops by for his weekly segment, Ask Todd, where he shares his expertise on estate planning.…

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane wonder what happened to the supposed retail apocalypse. Pimco warns of more regional bank failures on property pain. The stock market rally has been all about large caps. As banking moves online, branch design takes cues from Starbucks. The postal service's $40B overhaul is off to a rough start.…

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane preview this week's Fed meeting. Why the Fed is in no rush to cut rates as economy holds up. Fed's higher-for-longer stance hits firms that expected cuts. Apple partners with OpenAI to rolls out new artificial intelligence system. Elon Musk says he will ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated into OS. 401(k) confusion…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a look at homes for sale are piling up, just not where buyers are. Toyota lost over $15B in market value last week after being caught falsifying tests. Annuities are soaring in popularity. They're not all as safe as they seem. Apple is under pressure to deliver on AI at Monday's WWDC event. How much is your smart…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why traders are bracing for volatility on Fed-CPI double blow. Where is that recession that was promised? Roaring Kitty talked GameStop and chugged beer while shares plunged. Elliott takes a big stake in Southwest Airlines. A big decision for Boeing's next CEO.By The Financial Exchange Network

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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a look at the reasons why buyers are staying away from new cars. Jessica Caldwell from Edmunds joins the show to chat about new car sales vs used car sales and where EVs are trending. It's a buyers market for boats, RVs, and other pandemic toys. Want to pay cash? That'll cost you extra. Paul LaMonica from Barron'…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into the supposedly great May jobs report. China's exports surge as trade tensions near boiling point. GameStop slumps on share sale plan hours before Keith Gill's livestream. Trump tax cut renewal is winning over Wall Street, but could cost $4.6T. Humane warns AI Pin users to 'immediately' stop using the devices…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if the collapse in commercial real estate is imminent. Gig work isn't living up to its hype. How has Apple fallen behind in the AI arms race? Michael Santoli, CNBC, joins the show to discuss how impactful the upcoming economic data could be. The best reason to claim social security early. The $21 billion lawsui…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to the ECB's interest rate cut to 3.75%, and wonder if the Fed will use this to start their own rate cuts. US jobless claims come in higher than expected. Goldman Sachs sees a 'wall of money' fueing stock market's summer party. Keith Gill's GameStop trades pose conundrum for market caps. Oil extends losses as OP…

This week on Ask Todd, Todd explains the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts and why you need to know how each functions and what the tax implications are. Todd also takes calls from listeners about their individual estate planning needs.By The Financial Exchange Network

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti react to the launch of the Boeing Starliner that is sending NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Why do Americans have more investment income than ever before? Is the job market turning back in favor of employers? Why are commutes getting longer and longer? Will Americans with adjustable rate mortgages s…

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti dive into the jobs data released in the morning that came in 'much lower than expected'. Is Europe catching up to the US's GDP growth? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd, where he will explain the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts.…

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti debate if Keith Gill, Roaring Kitty, is manilpulating the stock market with his recent activity. Majority of Middle-Class Americans say they are financially struggling. Own a 401(k)? You could soon vote on issues like Elon Musk's pay. Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden's push. Car deals vani…

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why bad economic news has resulted in higher stock prices, but that could be about to change. Job openings in the US fell to a 3-year low as the labor market is cooling off. Big Tech companies unplug stock market from reality. Renting vs Buying in Boston is getting messy. The average 401(k) savings rate rece…

Mike Armstong and Marc Fandetti wonder when the pay off will come for the US after the country poured billions of dollars at chip makers. Boston Beer in talks to sell itself to Jim Beam owner. Companies counter pushback on prices increases with promotions. How a retirement withdrawal can lead to a perjury conviction. Ford says drivers will be able …

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why the Fed has to worry about much more than just inflation. Key engines of consumer spending are losing steam all at once. NYSE technical issue shows Berkshire Hathaway down 99%. GameStop shares surge 25% after 'Roaring Kitty' posts big position in the company. Inflations feels bad no matter how you define…

Chris Plank and DJ Sanchez recap the Sooners 1-0 win over UCLA with the full postgame media availability See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Toby, Rich, and Carly recap the Sooner Regional win over ORU See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti take a look at which parts of the economy are preventing the Fed from cutting rates. The rise in consumers' late debt payments is slowing down. the QR backlash has won. Restaurants are ditching them for good. You bought gold at costco. What are the taxes when you sell it. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about t…

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the Fed's preferred inflation measure coming in as expected. Matt Gagnon, CEO - Maine Policy Institute, joins the show to share his stance on the current state of the economy. A robust economy can't shield Biden from blame for higher prices. Commercial property meltdown clobbers pension funds.…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if the current interest rates are too low to cool off the economy? McDonalds tries to set the record straight on $18 Big Macs. What are the new Roth IRA rules? Loneliness in retirement is rapidly on the rise. Why are orange juices prices through the roof? Walmart store managers are now making staggering salarie…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss treasuries holding steady during the recent stock sell off. Are markets banking too much on AI assumptions? Why is home insurance barely counted in inflation data? Why did movie studios experience the worst Memorial Day Weekend since 1989? Salesforce shares weak outlook and shares plunge.…

This week on Ask Todd, Todd Lutsky shares his insight into state estate taxes and which states have death taxes, naming trusts as account owners, and how to know if your trust actually exists or not.By The Financial Exchange Network

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane take a look at how much American workers need to make to feel happy with their salary. Why are American workers so lonely? Elon Musk's xAI valued at $24B after latest fundraising. How did AI make Mark Zuckerberg popular in Silicon Valley again? Store brands are filing up more of your car. Starbucks customers and workers fu…

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane wish the Fed will limit their speakers because they are causing more harm than good. Two major mergers are on the table in the energy sector. Why is the FTC focused on Tech over Energy? US lawmakers meet with new Taiwan President amid tensions with China. Blacklisted Chinese companies rebrand as American to dodge crackdown…

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane take a look at why US consumer confidence rebounded in May after months of decline. Is the slowdown in EV sales just a bump in the road? Apple is starting to gain steam in China. How are people building streaming bundles to save money? What is driving the cost of home insurance?…

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why Wall Street's favorite recession indicator slumping? What you need to know about Wall Street shortening the time for delivery of settlements. Why are bullish investors piling into stock and bond funds? Why many Americans don't feel on track for retirement. Are 7% mortgages killing the American dream? Why is …

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti wonder why the majority of Americans wrongly believe we are in a recession? Why are Treasury Bills the best place to put your cash right now? Colleges will now be forced to pay their student athletes. Why do 1 in 4 Americans believe college is not worth going into dept for? Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Keur…

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti look at why markets tanked on Thursday. What does Nvidia's stock split mean for the Dow? Where is the last $6B in CHIPS Act money going to? Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI will have major ramifications. What happens to ticket prices if Live Nation loses in court? Why are Auto and Home insurance costs soaring?…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Justice Department suing Live Nation and seeking a break up of ticketing giant. Prices at the pump are dropping just in time for summer travel season. Jamie Dimon says we can't rule out a hard landing. Why is Jamie Dimon always predicting doom? Boston's broken liquor license system is driving restaurants o…

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into the economic data released today, US jobless claims post back-to-back drop, and S&P global manufacturing PMI surprises. Fed officials saw longer wait for rate cuts. Nvidia sales triple, but are there signs that a slowdown is coming? OpenAI and NewsCorp strike content deal valued at $250M. Home sales fall aga…

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti analyze why so many economists got their recession predictions so very wrong. Omair Shariff, Founder - Inflation Insights, joins the show to discuss the current state of inflation. Why is gold so alluring to so many people right now? TV networks are throwing out the old playbook and embracing an 'age doesn't matter' ph…