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A talk radio show that provides comprehensive analysis on the economy and the latest breaking business news, while also providing insight on the markets and its impact on your personal finances.

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    • 5.0 • 20 Ratings

A talk radio show that provides comprehensive analysis on the economy and the latest breaking business news, while also providing insight on the markets and its impact on your personal finances.

    Did EVs miss their moment to become the standard?

    Did EVs miss their moment to become the standard?

    Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Biden's tariffs on EVs coming from China. Carmakers are back to betting on hybrids as EV sales stall. How to lend family money without wrecking your relationship. Why are new college grads going to have a difficult time landing their dream job even in a hot labor market? Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Robinhood becoming much more than just an online trading platform.

    • 38 min
    US Consumers are not happy with the direction of the economy

    US Consumers are not happy with the direction of the economy

    Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the recent University of Michigan sentiment poll which showed a drop well below expectations. The S&P 500 is tracking back towards its all-time high. Why higher Fed rates are not totally off the table. Bumble predicts the future of online dating is AI. Why has oil been climbing over the past couple of days? Why is the Dow Jones a terrible index? How are some homebuyers beating high mortgage rates?

    • 38 min
    Current state of housing w/Mike Simonsen

    Current state of housing w/Mike Simonsen

    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why we actually need to build more luxury homes. Mike Simonsen joins the show to share how the housing market is shaping up around the country. The great wealth transfer has started, but millennials and Gen Z may not inherit as much as they anticipate. Tim Cook can't run Apple forever. Who's next? Disney, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle will soon become available. Southwest's preboarding line is out of control.

    • 36 min
    Why is Corporate America on a spending spree?

    Why is Corporate America on a spending spree?

    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the weekly jobless claims that jumped to its highest level since last August. Corporate America is on a spending spree, buying back shares. Arm slides as tepid outlook fuels concerns over AI slowdown. Billions in chips grants are expected to fuel industry growth. Lenders are seeing a bottom for consumers.

    • 38 min
    Will Gen X get left behind on Social Security?

    Will Gen X get left behind on Social Security?

    Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti disucss why Gen X is going to get screwed the most by the current mess that is Social Security. The US 30-year rate mortgage dropped for the first time since March. Uber drops on the market despite rising revenue. Will the alliance between Uber and Instacart be able to challenge Doordash? Corey Adams, Regional Manager for Robert Half, joins the show to share some ideas about education vs skills based hiring.

    • 35 min
    What is phantom debt and why are Americans falling for it?

    What is phantom debt and why are Americans falling for it?

    Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti take a look at how booming corporate profits are shielding the economy. Walmart is the next test for traders worried about consumer spending. Wall Street can't track Americans 'phantom debt'. Pandemic-era winners have lost $1.5 trillion in market value. Mnuchin is changing his tune about the strength of the US dollar. Massachusetts is seeking ways to retain young workers that are fleeing the state. 

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

LibbyLoo2 ,

Great show!

Informative and entertaining. Chuck and Mike are great.

The Big Feez ,

Thumbs up

Super well-produced and informative. Highly recommend.

giffosm2019 ,

Interesting content

Super interesting to listen to. I’m not a finance wizard but I love to listen!

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