Gains with Andy Giersher

It’s been a volatile first quarter for financial markets, as a host of geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, and sharp swings across stocks, bonds, and commodities have kept investors guessing about what comes next - and throughout all of this, the time-tested Dow Theory has remained bullish. Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services and publisher of HorizonInvestment.com, joins Andy Gie...

We’re now in the final trading month of 2025, and New Year’s Eve will be here before we know it. So let’s get a preview of what could be ahead for stocks in 2026 with Jim Welsh, Macro Strategist and Portfolio Manager at MacroTides.com. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher? Tweet him @Giersh. Never miss...

Markets are rallying into the end of the year - and that makes this a good time to revisit the time-tested Dow Theory, and what it may be signaling about the future direction of stocks. Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services and publisher of HorizonInvestment.com - joins Andy Giersher on the Gains podcast to discuss the details. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a...

It’s been a volatile week for stocks as Washington gets back to work after the government re-opens. Tim Ghriskey, Senior Portfolio Strategist for Ingalls & Snyder in New York, joins us to break it all down and give us his take on all the action on Wall Street. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher? Tweet...

The government shutdown continues, and trade tensions with China persist - but someone needs to tell Wall Street. Financial markets are shrugging off the concerns, showing surprising resilience amid the uncertainty. On this week’s Gains podcast, Jim Welsh, Macro Strategist and Portfolio Manager at MacroTides.com, breaks down market trends, takes a technical look at stocks, and discusses where gold...

Stocks close at record highs, as investors brush off concerns over the government shutdown, now in its second day. Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services and publisher of HorizonInvestment.com - joins Andy Giersher on the Gains podcast to discuss the details. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review and rate us on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy...

On this week's Gains podcast, Jim Welsh, Macro Strategist and Portfolio Manager at MacroTides.com, joins us for a technical look at financial markets. Follow Jim Welsh on Twitter @JimWelshMacro and his website MacroTides.com Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher? Tweet him @Giersh. Never miss an episode...

Today, we are breaking away from financial markets and looking at another investment asset class - comics and original comic art. Stephen Fishler, CEO of MetropolisComics.com and ComicConnect.com in New York joins us with key advice on investing in comics and original comic art. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host A...

Under the time-tested market strategy, the Dow Theory, market strength requires Industrials and Transports to move in sync. While Industrials have held firm, persistent weakness in the Dow Transports is flashing warning signals. For many investors, that divergence suggests cracks beneath the surface of the broader market rally and raises questions about sustainability. Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizo...

As summer starts to wind down, we're doing something a little different this week on the Gains podcast. We're talking about the business of volleyball with beach volleyball pro Phil Dalhausser, as the AVP Chicago Open brings the sport to Oak Street Beach this weekend. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giershe...

Stocks are at all-time highs - the big question: is there anything that can stop the party on Wall Street? Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Strategist at Cresset Capital here in Chicago, joins Andy Giersher on the Gains podcast to discuss. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app, and leave us a review and rating on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher? Tweet him @Giersh. Nev...

Gain's listeners!  It's a busy end to summer and I will be stepping away from the mic this week.  I'll be back next Wednesday, August 13th, with a brand new episode. So mark your calendars and join us as we dive into exciting investment strategies and market updates. See you in a week.

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than many people realize - and it’s already starting to shape our daily lives, whether we notice it or not. Matt Wren, tech expert and founder of VRAR Chicago, joins Andy Giersher on the Gains podcast to discuss. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher? Tweet him...

We’ve just secured a trade deal with Japan, boosting hopes for broader agreements - and financial markets have been on a roll. Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist at B. Riley Financial in New York, joins Andy Giersher on the Gains podcast to break it all down. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher? Tweet...

Facing the threat of tariffs, a Lincoln Square toy store stocked up early - making a bold move that could pay off this holiday season. Scott Friedland, Head Shopkeeper of Timeless Toys in Chicago’s Lincoln Square, joins Judson Richards on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.

We’re heading into the second half of the year, so it’s the perfect time to look back at all the major developments in 2025 so far - and get a preview of what’s ahead. J.J. Kinahan, Former CEO of IG North America and President of Tasty Trade here in Chicago joins Andy Giersher on the Gains podcast with the details. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple M...

Stocks have mounted a strong comeback - but uncertainty still lingers. Today, we check back in on the time-tested Dow Theory with Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review and rate us on Apple Music, too! Have a question for host Andy Giersher? Tweet him @Giersh. Never miss an episode from us! Hit the follow button on our I...

Gain's listeners! I hope you're all enjoying the holiday week. It's the 4th of July, and that means we're on vacation this week, celebrating with friends and family. We'll be back next Wednesday, July 9th, with a brand new episode. So mark your calendars and join us as we dive into exciting investment strategies and market updates. Enjoy your holiday week, and we'll catch you soon!

We are lighting the fuse on a different kind of business - the booming world of fireworks. From humble beginnings selling out of the trunk of his car, Bruce Zoldan built Phantom Fireworks into one of the largest fireworks retailers in the country. He’s here to share his story, discuss the potential impact of tariffs, and look ahead to next year’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Make sure...

Gain's listeners! I hope you're all enjoying the holiday week. It's Juneteenth, and that means we're on vacation this week, celebrating with friends and family. We'll be back next Wednesday, June 25th, with a brand new episode. So mark your calendars and join us as we dive into exciting investment strategies and market updates. Enjoy your holiday week, and we'll catch you soon!

We’re nearing the midpoint of 2025, and the big question is: where are stocks headed in the second half of the year? This week on Gains, we’re joined by Jim Awad, Senior Managing Director at Clearstead Advisors in New York, to share his outlook on the markets and what investors should watch in the months ahead. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on Apple Music...

Markets have been grinding higher since hitting lows earlier this year. On this episode of Gains, Jim Welsh, Macro Strategist and Portfolio Manager at MacroTides.com, joins us for a technical look at the charts and where stocks might be headed next. Follow Jim Welsh on Twitter @JimWelshMacro and his website MacroTides.com Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review & rate on...

We are talking about something a little bit different today - but certainly an area where there is an opportunity for serious gains. We always talk about diversifying your portfolio; well, here's an asset class that is completely different from most others: comic books. Stephen Fishler, CEO of MetropolisComics.com and ComicConnect.com in New York joins us with key advice on investing in comics. Ma...

Gain's listeners! I will be stepping away from the mic this week. I'll be back next Wednesday, May 28th, with a brand new episode. So mark your calendars and join us as we dive into exciting investment strategies and market updates. See you in a week.

Stocks have staged an impressive comeback - but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods just yet. We’re in a “let the market tell us” moment, where caution and opportunity go hand in hand. Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services, joins Andy Giersher on Gains to break it all down. Make sure to subscribe to us on the Audacy app; leave us a review and rate us on Apple Music, too! Have a qu...