Around the Table with Stacy Smith

Everybody has their opinions about what happened in the election and why.  What happens next can be of critical importance to both parties and to the 2028 election. The opinions of my panel of professional politicians, including the chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic party are coming up in this edition of “Trunk n’ Tails.” 

Wall Street's romance with AI and tech hit a rocky patch at the end of October. Is it just a lover’s spat? Why you should pay attention to what happens to private equity firms and will the outcome of the election have an impact on your investments? My panel’s opinions are coming up in this edition of “The Bull the Bear and You.”

Return on Investment is critical to investing and the tech and AI companies are facing more scrutiny over the amount of money being borrowed and when they can generate returns. And perhaps all of those proposed data centers aren’t necessary. My panel of financial advisors and experts have their opinions in this latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

Was everyone invited to the party? Both the NASDAQ and the S&P 500 set new all-time closing highs again with tech and AI leading the way.  But is the rest of the market doing as well?  My panel of financial advisors and experts talk about the concerns the market faces.  We also discuss the impact of consumer spending and is it the right time to invest in bonds?  I think you’ll find this editio...

Are Republicans in trouble for the midterm election? It is a “no holds barred” and honest discussion about the midterm election, and who will win by my panel of political veterans and experts, including the current PA Democratic Party Chair and Former Governor and Republican Tom Corbett. My other two panelists, political veterans, Joe Mistick and Keith Schmidt, don’t hold back.  It’s a critical lo...

AI is dominating the conversation, and it has permeated every sector of investing.  So, can you still have a diversified portfolio and is there a concern the AI companies are borrowing too much?  My panelists also discuss whether it might be time to look at investing in bonds to help diversify your holdings. It is a great discussion in this latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

Is butter an inflation indicator? That is what one of my panelists says in the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.” Also a prediction that one or more of the big AI companies capturing the headlines won’t be around in 5 years, and we discuss if there are signs pointing to more volatility in the markets and what could trigger it.  I think you’ll find this edition informative. 

There is always something on the horizon for Wall Street and this week it’s a trio of possible market movers. My panel of financial experts have their opinions on how the Nvidia earnings report, the latest inflation numbers and the Fed Chair’s speech on Friday will impact the markets.  You can hear their opinions in the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

There is no question AI is the biggest topic of discussion on Wall Street and Main Street, but is AI transforming the economy and how much risk is there with the trillions of dollars being invested in AI?   My panel of financial advisors and experts give their opinion on that and how important now is the housing industry to the economy?  It is all in this edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

The MAGA movement and Democratic Socialists.  Each party has its factions and with the Midterm Election three months away will each party be able to unite their different camps? That is what former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett and political expert Keith Schmidt discuss from the GOP viewpoint in this edition of “Trunk n’ Tails

The projections are for record profits in the second quarter for many companies. Are investors expecting too much, and is there a danger of bubble?  Which IRA should you use, the Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? Financial advisors Carrie Coghill and Michael Godwin have their opinions in the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

The Democratic candidate for Senator in Maine had to drop out of the race over accusations of sexual improprieties. That has led to questions as to how he became a candidate in the first place.  How strong is the Democratic Socialist movement? How vulnerable is the  GOP in the midterm election? And some ideas about campaign donations.  It is coming up in this edition of “Trunk N’ Tails.”

Markets move up and down, but the overriding theme so far this year is up, and that includes the small cap market. Will 2nd quarter earnings propel the markets higher? And “there’s an ETF for that,” but be careful. My panel of financial advisors and experts discuss these topics and more in the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

What is a trillion? It’s hard to comprehend, but the blockbuster IPO for Space X made it a multi trillion-dollar company in a day and it made Elon Musk a trillionaire. But as he plots his path to Mars, will his company, and the A-I companies, bring investors the returns they expect? Or are we back in the late 90’s and “irrational exuberance”? That, and how the Fed will operate under its new chair...

How high is the sky? That seems to be the case with the stock market over the past month or more, as A-I and tech stocks push the markets to new records highs… But is it too late to join the party? How are other sectors of the market doing? And should you be protecting yourself from a bubble that might burst? Some opinions on are coming up in this edition of “The Bull, the Bear and You.”

The President has shown his power in the primaries, but will that carry over to the Mid-Term election especially with high prices and the conflict with Iran? The Democrats have seen their Progressive wing flex its muscle in the primaries, but how strong will that wing be in the fall?  Also, both parties are dealing with anti-Semitism. It’s a lively discussion in the latest edition of “Trunk n’ Tai...

You may have heard of the K shaped economy, now there is talk of an E shaped economy.  Whatever shape it is, people who have good jobs and money are doing just fine.  Others are not.  How long can this last with higher prices? And fears about AI is also part of our discussion this week in “The Bull, The Bear and You.” 

Why does the stock market keep going up even though the conflict with Iran continues and oil prices are so high? And if prices remain high what happens if the consumer stops spending? My panel of financial advisors and experts also discuss the growing number of corporate buybacks, and is it too soon to be choosing winners and losers in AI? We explore those topics in the 50th episode of “The Bull,...

Have political threats and violence become normal? And what is the impact of social media on such violence? That is part of what we explore in the latest edition of “Trunk n’ Tails.”  Former Republican Gov Tom Corbett, PA State Democratic Party Chair Eugene DePasquale and political veteran Joe Mistick also give their opinions on what will happen in the mid-term elections and the future of Senator...

If you have a 401-K or a stock portfolio, it is on everyone’s mind… where are the markets headed? What impact long term will the price of oil have? What about inflation and interest rates? And what should your financial advisor be discussing with you? Some opinions in the latest episode of “The Bull, The Bear and You.”

Call it a rollercoaster or volatility or whatever you like, but there is no question the war in Iran has rattled the oil markets and the stock market.  But are the indices reflective of what is happening in the broader market? And how should you view what is happening for the long term? Some opinions and more by my panel of analysts and investment advisors in this edition of “The Bull, The Bear an...

Dramatic intraday moves in the stock market. In the latest edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You,” we discuss the volatility, the impact of oil prices and what my panelists would do if they were members of the Fed faced with potential inflation caused by oil prices and a softening labor market. They also explore some investment strategies during uncertain times. 

The war with Iran is dominating the news cycle and the political conversation.  In this edition of “Trunk n’ Tails,” my panel of political analysts discuss the war’s impact on both domestic and international fronts and the political ramifications for the Trump administration. We also look at the upcoming midterm elections and voter enthusiasm and whether it favors one side over the other.

Between the supreme court ruling on tariffs and what may happen next to new concerns about AI moving forward, there is a lot for investors to ponder.  we tackle those issues in this latest edition of “The Bull, the Bear and You.”

There have been some big swings in the markets, and this volatility has been influenced by advancements and concerns about A-I.  In this edition of “The Bull, The Bear and You,” we analyze the implications of AI on various sectors, its potential to change the economy and concerns about how some companies will survive.