T Bill's Plain Market Talk

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: Markets are at record highs. The newly released labor and unemployment numbers.  Stock selling strategies.  The market’s recent returns. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The new Russian Oil Sanctions. The National Basketball Association gambling probe. Dick’s Sporting Goods announces the tripling of some of its store sizes.  An increase in K-shaped spending patterns between higher and lower income brackets.  Union Pacific announces a timeline for the merger with Nor...

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The markets are at record highs. The revised economic reports. Paramount Skydance may buy Discovery Warners.  Covid vaccine stocks Pfizer, moderna, and Novavax are down. Hostile takeover defenses.  Why the $7 trillion ‘Wall of Cash’ may not pour into the stock market.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The markets are near record highs.  President Trump is attempting to fire Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa Cook.  Cracker Barrel decides not to change its logo.   Amtrak’s new high-speed trains. The changing model of the movie industry. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon placed on leave after incident at Coldplay concert. The Steve Miller Band cancels entire tour due to extreme weather.  Financial software company Block up 10% after being added to the Standard & Poor’s 500.   The implications of President Trump possibly trying to fire F...

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  Trump Administration announces 30% tariffs again Mexico and the European Union.   Rocket maker Firefly announces it is going public.  Superman heading to over $100 million opening weekend.  The Treasury reports a surplus for the month of June.  The Economic Multiplier Effect. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The markets are at record highs.  A deeper look into the recent economic numbers.   The United States and China have reached a trade agreement.  A potential big July for the box office. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The financial and economic effect of Israel’s attack on Iran.   Inflation lower than expected after tariffs.   Consumer Sentiment up.  Number of new job openings unexpectedly rises.   The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new video console sales record.   The Snow White remake has lost over $200 million....

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: Apple is being threatened with 25% tariffs unless production is moved to the United States.  The Trump administration is saying that 50% tariffs will be imposed on the European Union on June 1st unless trade negotiations move forward.  Nuclear energy stocks showing strong rally on as President Trump...

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The market is up on a strong labor report and possible U.S. China tariff negotiations.   California has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth largest economy.   The qualifications to be elected Pope. The process of certifying corporate financials 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The market’s recent volatility. Amazon has begun cancelling orders from China.  Islands inhabited by only penguins hit with tariffs.  How the bond market may have led to a pull back on tariffs.  February Inflation down to lowest levels in four years.  Increased private equity investment on Major Lea...

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The market’s reaction to the tariffs. How the tariffs were calculated.  Possible scenarios going forward.  The market’s YTD returns.   The movement of investor’s money.  Bitcoin down 20% from its highs. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The market’s recent volatility.  The Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Decision.  Amtrak is getting a new CEO.  How much do astronauts make. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The market’s reaction to the tariffs.   Walgreens is going private.  The Wash Sale Rule.  The February Labor Report. The financial impact of Academy Award nominations and wins.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: Tariffs and inflation.   The market’s recent returns.  United Healthcare’s stock decline. IMAX stock down in spite of record sales forecast.   How to evaluate a company’s financials.   The New York Yankees are allowing beards. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The stock market’s year-to-date returns. Tariffs explained.   The United States largest trading partners.  The Super Bowl Stock Market Predictor. Affirm up over 20% on surprise profitability. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The Price Earnings Ratio Broadcom over $1 Trillion in market value on strong earnings and growing AI numbers.  The National Labor Relations Board rules that reality tv show participants are employees.  The Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates next week. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The stock markets are at record highs.   The proposed tariffs.  Netflix up 9% after streaming issues.  Macy’s $154 Billion accounting issue. Wicked and Gladiator II’s box office success.  The New York Stock Exchange Pediment. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: The stock market’s good week.  The aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929. The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by ¼ of a percent. UMG suing Tunecore and Believe for ‘Industrial Scale Infringement.’ Corporate earnings up from a year ago. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and The Great Depression.  Markets up in spite of weak labor report.   Amazon up on strong earnings.  Inflation now near the Federal Reserve’s target. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  IRA’s – Allowed and prohibited investments.  Markets reacting to uncertainty regarding the upcoming election.  Tesla up on strong earnings.  TKO buys Professional Bull Riders, On Demand, and IMG from Endeavor.   Starbucks surprises market with preliminary earnings release.  Polish radio station one...

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  An introduction to Roth IRA’s. Stock markets near record highs.  Nvidia hits new record highs.   A stronger than expected consumer spending report. New study highlights weather and climate change danger to sports stadiums.  Lucid down on announced new stock offering.  Universal Studios announces op...

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  An overview of Traditional IRA’s.  The dock workers strike. Open AI raises $6.6 Billion in new funding. Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing Team suing NASCAR. Diamond Sports dropping most of regional Major League Baseball regional tv.  All Elite Wrestling sings deal with Discovery Warner.

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include:  Ain introduction to Traditional IRA’s. The Federal Reserve’s ½ percent rate cut.  Tupperware declares bankruptcy.  Darden Restaurant’s earnings.  Great Britain’s post Brexit issues. 

Hello everyone, it’s Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today’s session include: Types of retirement accounts.  The Consumer Price Index report shows inflation at the lowest level since 2021. The markets are near record highs. The U.S. Federal Drug Administration approves Apple’s AirPod Pro 2 for use as a hearing aid.  Wells Fargo face regulator enforcement action for not proper...