Episodios

  • Should the President be able to fire the head of the Federal Reserve?

    Should the President be able to fire the head of the Federal Reserve?
    May 23 2025
    Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the markets reaction to the latest threat of tariffs from Trump. Dan Griggs, OceanFirst Bank Regional President, shares his insight into how the summer travel season is setting up for New England. Gas and electric bills in Massachusetts just keep going up. The Supreme Court lets Trump fire agency officials, but moves to protec the Fed. The penny is almost no longer. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about IBM's resurgence as an AI trade.
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    39 m
  • Will Trump force Apple to make iPhones in the US?

    Will Trump force Apple to make iPhones in the US?
    May 23 2025
    Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump threatening Apple with tariffs if the company fails to bring production back to the US. Is the stock market ready to ignore Trump's policy swings? Are investors shying sway from the bond market because of Trump? Tesla has a big CyberTruck problem on its hands. How does the GOP tax bill impact your deductions? Is sports betting getting out of control in the US?
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    39 m
  • Is OpenAI trying to kill the iPhone?

    Is OpenAI trying to kill the iPhone?
    May 22 2025
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong give their thoughts on news of OpenAI's Sam Altman linking up with former Apple diesigner Jony Ive to develop a new, secretive AI product that reportedly doesn't have a screen. So what could it actually be? Speaking of Apple, where do they currently stand in pursuit of strengthening their AI? Also, how do you know if a Roth conversion is right for you? Plus, more on the desperate need for more housing in this country and how to accomplish it.
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    38 m
  • Why concerns about the deficit is leading to higher treasury yields

    Why concerns about the deficit is leading to higher treasury yields
    May 22 2025
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dissect yesterday's market sell-off, driven by climbing treasury yields over concerns of the deficit. Why are bond investors worried about the outcome of the tax bill? Plus, news from more retailers including Nike's return to Amazon, and if they will hike prices due to tariffs. Plus, more on the oil market and how different New England is from an energy perspective compared to other parts of the country.
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    38 m
  • Google won't back down to those challenging its search dominance

    Google won't back down to those challenging its search dominance
    May 21 2025
    Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Google taking aim at AI firms challenging its AI dominance. Home sellers are dropping prices, but buyers aren't budging. Nvidia chief Jensen Huang condemns US chip curbs on China as 'a failure'. Toyota redesigns America's top-selling RAV4 to exclusively be a hybrid. CVS offers bonuses and pizza parties as perks to boost vaccine sales.
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    39 m
  • Bond investors are very worried about Trump's tax bill

    Bond investors are very worried about Trump's tax bill
    May 21 2025
    Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss bond investors raising concerns over Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill. Is Target in danger of becoming the latest big box store to fade away? Lowe's sales beat expectations, bucking volatility from tariffs. Todd Lutsky joins the show to chat about planning your estate even if you don't think you have enough.
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    38 m
  • Ask Todd: Can an estate be too small to create a plan?

    Ask Todd: Can an estate be too small to create a plan?
    May 21 2025
    Todd Lutsky explains why an estate doesn't need to be extensive in order to plan to leave assets to beneficiaries. Todd also takes calls from the audience about gifting assets, deciding when you have enough to retire, avoiding capital gains tax.
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    16 m
  • Is AI coming to take your job?

    Is AI coming to take your job?
    May 20 2025
    Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the next great job churn is already underway. Fed officials signal rates likely to stay on hold until at least September. A feared tsunami of cargo from China looks more like a swell. Used-car buyers are being charged an average of $640 in surprise fees. Elon Musk announces a step back from politics.
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    39 m
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